1、Speaking (Foundation),Week 4,farmland,The beautiful scenery of _（农场）in the Europe makes me intoxicated.,harmless,Dont worry, my dog doesnt bite, it is _（无害的）.,get rid of,I was so annoying when I was young that even my parents wanted to _（躲开） me.,hemisphere,Australia is the largest country locating i
2、n the southern _（半球）,observe,To_ （观察）means to watch someone or something carefully.,indicate,This story_（表明）that we should all be honest and loyal.,pesticide,We dont use any _（杀虫剂）even if there are pests, we think its not good for our plants.,extend,Because professor Smith has been away in the middl
3、e of this semester, so the length of this semester is _（延长）.,poison,_（有毒物质） is something that can make you ill or kill you if it gets in your body.,Describe you ideal house,You should say:what type of house it would bewhy you would like to live therewhat special features it would have and explain wh
4、ether you think you will ever live in a house like this.,Actually, my ideal house would be just like an average house, nothing too fancy, you know. it would be in a convenient location, have a couple of cozy bedrooms with balconies on each, a spacious living room, a roomy kitchen, some bathrooms and
5、 a garage where my cars could be locked for the night. most importantly, it should have a big backyard for flowers and vegetables. i love the feeling of watching the plants grow. and hopefully, there would be a fish pond in the yard.,There should be plenty of appliances in the kitchen, like a gas st
6、ove, a microwave, a fridge and a dishwasher. Then next to the kitchen there would be a dining area, pretty small but very convenient, with a dining table and some chairs.,The living room must have high ceilings, a sofa, some armchairs, a rocking chair and a coffee table. I would have a few vases on
7、the mantelpiece and some family photos on the wall. As for the TV set, it should be a high-definition TV set with a large screen. And the big windows would let lots of natural light in.,What else?.Oh, the bathrooms! There must be a bathtub in each bathroom so my family members and I can relax in war
8、m water. The garage is for the cars, bikes and tools. Such a house would cost like 3 million Renminbi in cities like Beijing and Shanghai. So i guess its nothing more than a dream for me,Word Bank on This Topic,a couple of average eg. The food was fairl average.fancy eg. Caroline wanted a simple bla
9、ck dress, nothing fancy.,household appliance cozy=comfortable roomy=spacious rocking chair mantelpiece high-definition TV set bathtub pay a mortgage flowerbed fish pond around the corner,2. City,Describe a famous city in China You should say: where the city is why it is important whether you visited
10、 it before and explain whether you think it will be better in the future.,I guess all people, regardless of their background, have heard something about Beijing, not just becasue of its long history,but also because of the Olympics three years ago. Apparently, Beijing is best known for its brilliant
11、 history. Its the capital city of China, not just now, but in five dynasties in the Chinese history as well. Beijing is also renowned for its cultural diversity. Over 1 million foreign people from over 150 countries are living in Beijing now, which is absolutely amazing. And as you probably know, Be
12、ijing is politically important to China coz most of the national leaders live here.,What fascinates me most is the interaction between modernity and tradition here. You know, glass-wrapped buildings are sprouting up all over this 3000-year-old city.,Word Bank on this topic,regardless of cultural div
13、ersity fascinate someone sprout up skyline, skyscraper temple fair narrow alley,Describe Shanghai for practice,Bonus sentences,It dates back to the 1950s. This has been a time-honored tradition in this city. Its a mecca for international tourists. Its like a magnet for international travelers.,Its a
14、 must-see. Its steeped in history and culture. The locals are warm-hearted and good-natured. The architectures there is spectacular and the local snacks are absolutely tasty.,This building looks very imposing. The layout of this building is very organized. It enables people to live more comfortably. There are many folktales about this building. The service there is impeccable.,Im a regular there. Its totally spacious. Its kind of cramped. It has very high ceilings. The whole place is light and airy. Its a place that really lifts your spirits.,
