8-1 Lesson 2-17-3
Good afternoon. P
This is Fox 11 news reporting the weather conditions today. P
This is Peter Potter. P
Today's weather is very nice. P
The high temperatures will reach about eighty five degrees Fahrenheit, but it will cool down at sunset. P
Many people are visiting the beaches to have a little fun in the sun. P
It will get a little chilly at night. P
So make sure to bring a sweater. Enjoy your day. Thank you. P
8-2 Lesson 2-18-1
Did you ever go to Korea? P
Yes. I went there last year. P
How was it? P
Korea is a gorgeous country. I enjoyed everything there except the weather. P
Yeah. I know what you mean. Korea's winter is extremely harsh and cold. P
The air was so cold that I felt like I was being stabbed by a knife when I first got off the airplane. P
I know what you mean. I lived in Korea for about five years. P
Is the weather always like that? P
No. Korea only gets that cold during the winter. But the weather is very nice in autumn. P
Shoot. I should have talked to you earlier. Now I missed it. P
Why don't we go there together during fall? P
Yeah! Okay! P
8-3 Lesson 2-18-2
Have you ever been to England? P
Yeah. I was there a month ago. P
Did you enjoy the trip? P
I loved it! It was amazing, but I really didn't like the weather there. P
I heard. The weather is not pleasant during the winter. P
The moment I got off the airplane I thought the cold was slitting my skin and it numbed me. P
I know exactly how you felt. I used to live there. P
Is the winter always like that? P
No. It's only that cold in the winter. You should have visited during autumn. There are a lot of things to do during that time of year. P
Really? I wish I would have gone there during that time. P
How about we go there together in autumn? P
You're on! P
8-4 Lesson 2-18-3
Have you ever visited Japan? P
I was there five months ago. P
Did you like it? P
It was absolutely fabulous! But the weather was horrible. P
Yes. The winter is very cold. P
The first day I was there, I thought icicles were forming inside my lungs. P
I know that feeling. I was there myself last winter. P
Is it always that cold? P
No. Its only like that in the winter. Autumn is very nice. P
I can't believe I missed it. I should have gone during the fall. P
Let's go there next fall. P
I'd love to. P
8-5 Lesson 2-19-1
It's raining, Mom! P
Get inside. You're going to get wet. P
Fine. P
The weather has been so strange lately. It's impossible to predict what's going to happen. P
There's a school field trip tomorrow but if it rains then we won't be able to go. P
I'm sorry, sweetie, but it's not like anybody can control the weather. P
I know. It's just that I was really looking forward to that field trip. P
All right. Come inside right now. You don't want to get sick. P
I'm going inside. P
8-6 Lesson 2-19-2
Mommy! It's raining outside! P
Come inside now. P
Okay. P
The weather is so unpredictable. It's not supposed to rain yet. P
We have a school field trip to Disneyland. If it continues to rain, the trip will be canceled. P
You can't stop it. It's natural. P
Yeah. I guess you're right. P
Come inside. You don't want to catch a cold. P
I am. P
8-7 Lesson 2-19-3
It's raining! P
You should come inside before you get wet. P
All right. P
The weather is strange. It's not even rainy season yet. P
I have a field trip tomorrow. If it rains, the whole school won't be able to go. I'm going to be so upset if this happens. P
Don't get frustrated with the weather. It's a natural phenomenon. P
I know. P
Hurry up and get inside. You don't want to get sick. P
Okay. P
8-8 Lesson 2-20-1
When giving a lecture, you need to discuss the details of the research. P
But every so often, you need to come up with a specific topic. P
Before selecting the topic for your speech there are various things that you need to consider. P
You have to remember that the subject that you are addressing needs to appeal to the audience. P
When speaking in public make sure that the speech does not drag on and on. P
Lastly, practice by speaking to yourself several times. P
8-9 Lesson 2-20-2
When giving a speech, a certain theme needs to be selected. P
Sometimes you need to think of a theme to discuss. P
There are several things you must keep in mind before picking the theme of your lecture. P
The most important aspect of choosing the theme is that it needs to spark the audience's interest. P
Don't select a topic that the students find tedious. P
If you select a topic that doesn't interest the listeners, you will bore listeners to death. P
8-10 Lesson 2-20-3
A successful oration needs to have a specific subject to address. P
However, every now and then you need to choose the topic of discussion. P
There are numerous things you must examine when choosing the issues for your discussion. P
It is important that you select a theme that is of interest to the audience. P
Make sure to avoid long and boring themes. P
8-11 Lesson 2-21-1
The governor informed us that all street parking near our building next Thursday and Friday will be prohibited due to the parade. P
All vehicles parked on the street will be ticketed. P
Cars will be towed if the car is not removed an hour after the ticket is issued. P
Since there is limited parking in our building, it would be advisable to travel by means of mass transportation. P
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the city's traffic bureau number. P
The number of the city's traffic bureau is posted on the bulletin board in the lounge. P
8-12 Lesson 2-21-2
Because of the street cleaning day on Thursday, there will be no street parking near our building next Tuesday and Wednesday. P
Automobiles parked on the street will be ticketed. P
Vehicles that are not removed within an hour after the ticket is given will be towed. P
Since parking spaces are limited on the days of the parade, carpooling would be a much easier way to travel. P
For more information, please feel free to call the city's traffic bureau. P
The traffic bureau's number is posted on the bulletin board in the kitchen. P
8-13 Lesson 2-21-3
Monday thru Friday of next week street parking will not be allowed near our building due to the construction. P
Tickets will be issued to cars that are parked on the street. P
Any car that has not been removed within an hour after the ticket is given will result in it being towed. P
Public transportation would be an easier way to travel due to the limited parking spaces available on the days of the event. P
For those who have any questions, please contact the bureau of traffic. P
The number of the city's traffic bureau is located on the bulletin board in the elevator. P
8-14 Lesson 2-22-1
It is crucial for people to explore their interests in order to obtain success in life. P
But some people don't alert themselves to these challenges, and they give up on their goals. P
They might be unsuccessful due to a lack of discipline or effort. P
Young folks only search for new things that make them excited and happy. P
8-16 Lesson 2-22-3
It is essential to find passion in life. Many, however, feel that this virtue is useless. P
Many people are unsuccessful because the virtues that are required for success are aquired gradually. P
This frustrates many people because change occurs slowly. P
When you try your best to recognize your own abilities and talents, then a successful life is guaranteed. P
8-17 Lesson 2-23-1
All matters of friendship seem to be topics of interest these days. P
Friends trust each other based upon past experience with one another. P
Keeping promises shows what a reliable person you are. P
But if you break your promises, your friends will doubt you. P
Trust cannot be established by promises alone. P
You need to prove your trustworthiness with your actions. P
8-18 Lesson 2-23-2
The issue of trust in a relationship is a very important matter. P
Friends look at past behavior to determine if you are trustworthy or not. P
Keeping promises is the best way to show your friends how reliable you are. P
Your friends will start doubting you if you break your promises. P
You cannot earn trust just by being kind to your friends. P
You need to show your friends that they can count on you because actions speak louder than words. P
8-19 Lesson 2-23-3
It is difficult to trust others these days. P
Your past behaviors determine whether your friends trust you or not. P
Taking responsibility for your actions shows what a good friend you are. P
When you don't take responsibility for your actions your friends will not deem you trustworthy. P
You cannot earn trust by keeping your promises just once in a while. P
You will gain your friend's trust by being true to your words. P
8-20 Lesson 2-24-1
People these days are always in a hurry to get somewhere. P
Often times this interferes with a person's driving. P
They change lanes without thinking. P
These bad driving manners cause many car accidents. P
Heavy traffic is often the result of these car accidents. P
Why expose yourself and others to danger just so you can get to your destination earlier than others? P
Is saving a few minutes more important than saving lives? P
People should always remember to drive safely. P