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流利美国口语8.1

2010-12-09来源:和谐英语

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Unit 8. Literature and Art.

Unit 8. Part 1. Talking about literature.

Dialogue 1.

W: Who is your favorite poet?

M: Tagore is my favorite.

W: What do you think about his poetry?

M: His poetry is refreshing and philosophical and he won the Nobel prize for literature in 1913.

Dialogue 2.

W: Have you read any good books lately?

M: I have been reading Harry Potter books.

W: Really? They have become one of the most in demand book series among young readers.

M: Yeah, and I can’t wait to finish reading it.

Dialogue 3.

W: I am reading Thomas Hardy now. This term we are studying Tess of the D’urbervilles.

M: Are you enjoying the book?

W: I am enjoying it, but I found Thomas Hardy to be very depressing.

M: I agree. It seems that the people are in situations beyond their control.

W: It seems that fate rules their lives.

M: I am going to read a recreational book. I don’t want to end up feeling depressed.