练习二
阅读下面的句子，并根据课文内容做出判断，在你认为正确的句子前划√。 □1．Eisa Tobin changed seats because a man was smoking. □2．Eisa never lived outside Florida.
□3．Grandpa and Eisa are from the same town.
□4．Eisa's husband isn't traveling with her because he had to work. □5．Grandpa sold his house to a young couple. □6．Grandpa's wife died at the age of 61. □7．Grandpa was married for 47 years. □8．Eisa's husband is an engineer. □9． Grandpa recently retired.
练习三
请根据Grandpa所经历的事情，从方框中选出合适的答案，按顺序将字母填在图中的铁路站牌上。第一个答案已经填好。
练习四
阅读下面各句，看每句中划线部分的句子可从 WORD AND PHRASE BOX中分别选用哪句来替换。请将答案写在划线句子的下方。
1．Grandpa tells Mrs. Tobin that he's from Titusville, Florida. She says，“What a coincidence! I'm from Titusville, too. ”
________________________ 2．Eisa tells Grandpa that her husband isn't traveling with her because he couldn't stay away from work.
________________________ 3．Eisa says that she will soon celebrate her fortieth wedding anniversary. Grandpa says, “That's great!”
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4．Grandpa sent his things to New York. “That's where I'm going. ” ________________________
5．As Mrs. Tobin look for her ticket, the conductor says, “There's no need to hurry. ”
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练习五
请从 WORD BOX中选出合适的词为下面各句填空。
GRANDPA
1．Do you have family in New York?
2．Yes, indeed. A______and his ______and their three children----my ______. 3．I ______to see them! 4．______.
5．Well?they want me to, but it's too early to know for sure. I'm pretty______. I tried to teach my______the importance of______, but I'm not sure Iwant to be______. Some people don't mind being alone. I do.
6．I ______because?I wanted to be with my family. I didn't want to be alone anymore!
EISA TOBIN
1．No, no. But I do have very close friends in New York City. We like to go to the theater together. You said you have family in New York.
2．You must be______.
3．Are you going to live with them? 4．______?
5．I ______. But tell me. Why did you stop working?
ACT Ⅲ
On the Amtrak train later that day. The train is arriving in New York City.
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Voice：Ladies and gentlemen, Amtrak is happy to announce1 our arrival in New York City. The train will be stopping in five minutes. Please check to be sure you have your belongings2. And have a good stay in the Big Apple3. Thanks.
Eisa：Well, here we are. It was so nice meeting you, Mr. Stewart.
Grandpa：And nice meeting you, too, Mrs. Tobin. Please look us up4. We're in the phone book. 5 Dr. Philip Stewart, in Riverdale.
Eisa：Your son?
Grandpa：That's right. And have a good time in New York.
Eisa：And don't be so independent. You're very lucky to have a caring family. [Grandpa nods his head. ] In the Stewarts'living room that evening. The family is speaking with Grandpa after his long trip.
Robbie：When can we go fishing?
Grandpa：Robbie, we'll go fishing soon, and we'll take your dad with us. Philip：I'm ready, Grandpa. You name the day. 7
Ellen：That's a great idea, Grandpa! Philip needs a day off8. Robbie：[to Richard] Let's give him our presents----now. Richard：Good idea.
Grandpa：Presents----for me?
Richard：[He gives his present to Grandpa. ] From me and Marilyn.
Robbie：And this one's from me. I looked all over the house9 to find it.
Grandpa：[He unwraps 10 the presents. They contain 11photographs of him with the family. ] Richard, these are terrific pictures. This one really brings back memories12. You remember that day, Robbie?
Robbie：I sure do. It was fun. Grandpa：[He looks at a photo of himself and Susan. ]Oh, I'm sorry Susan isn't here. I miss her very much.
Ellen：She feels bad, too, Grandpa. She called to say the plane was delayed13. You know airports.
Grandpa：I can't wait to see her. She looks just like Grandma at that age. I'd better unpack14. I started traveling twenty-four hours ago. [He gets up. ] I'm not so young anymore.
Ellen：Don't you want something to eat?
Grandpa：No, thanks. After a good night's sleep, I'll enjoy breakfast even more. Philip：Well, come on, Dad. Ellen and I'll take you to your room. Robbie：I'm sure glad you're here, Grandpa. Richard：Good night, Grandpa. Marilyn：Pleasant dreams. 15
[The family leaves the living room . Ellen, Philip , and Grandpa go upstairs to Grandpa's room. ]
Grandpa：Philip, do you have the key to the trunk?
Philip：I have the key, but it doesn't work16. [He gives the key to Grandpa . ] Grandpa：[He tries the key, but it doesn't unlock the trunk. ] I sent the wrong key. [He then finds the right key in his pocket and unlocks the trunk. ] I have something for you. I made it myself. I think you'll enjoy it. [ He takes something from the trunk and gives it to Philip . ] I researched17 it for over a year. It's our family tree18.
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Ellen：[She looks at it. ] Oh, Grandpa! How exciting!
Philip：Fabulous?20 Why, 21 I didn't know that your grandfather was born in Germany. Grandpa：Lots of interesting information22 about our family. A gift from me. Ellen：Thank you so much. [ She hugs Grandpa . ]
Susan：[ She rushes into the room . ] Grandpa! Grandpa! Oh, Grandpa, I'm so happy to see you! [ She hugs Grandpa . ]
Grandpa：[ He looks at her. ] Oh, you look so beautiful, Susan. My granddaughter. Like I always said, you look just like Grandma.
Philip：[ to Grandpa] I think you're going to be very happy here with us. Ellen：I know you will.
Grandpa：I don't feel alone anymore. 23
END OF ACT Ⅲ
第三幕
1．announce：宣布。
2． belongings：personal things. 行李。 3．the Big Apple：New York City. 纽约。
4．look (us) up：call or visit (us). 与（我们）联系，到（我们）家里来玩。
5．We're in the phone book. =You can find our address and telephone number in the telephone book．你可以在电话簿中找到我们家的地址和电话号码。
6．trip：旅行。
7．You name the day. =Tell me which day. 你说哪天吧。
8．a day off：a day away from the job. 休息一天，休一天假。
9．all over the house：everywhere. in the house. 屋子里的每个角落。 10．unwrap：打开，展开。这个单词的两个音节都重读。 11．contain：有，包含。
12．brings back memories：makes me think about past times. 使我想起了过去的岁月。 13．delayed：made late. 误点，耽误。 14．unpack：打开（行李等）。
15．Pleasant dreams. =Sleep well. 睡得好。Use this phrase when someone is going to bed. =在别人准备就寝前说这个短语。
16．but it doesn't work：但它打不开。 work的意思是“起作用，行得通，有效”。如：The plan worked very well. 这项计划很成功。I don't think your idea will work. 我想你的主意行不通。
17．researched：studied carefully to get facts and information. 调查，研究。 18．family tree：a chart of a person's family history. 家谱，家族的历史。 19．How exciting!= That's very exciting. 真棒，妙极了。 20．fabulous：太好了。这是口语用法。
21．Why, 你看。Why is not a question word here. Why at the beginning of a sentence sometimes shows surprise. This is a formal use. 此处 why 不是疑问词。why用在句首表示惊讶。这是一种正式用法。
22．information：资料；情况，信息。注意 information 是不可数名词，表示许多情况、信息时不加-s。
23．I don't feel alone anymore. 我再也不感到孤单了。
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