It's difficult to run a big city, and to protect people from crime. So it also needs more laws and more police, and more taxes to pay for everything.
Well, what do you think of all this? Do you like the things which are happening in Parkville? In fact, "Visions of the city" is just a story. But does your town have the same problems as Arnwick?
Module 12 Unit 1
Lingling: Are you OK, Betty? Your hair looks nice! And you look smart, Daming. Daming:
Tony: My new trousers are a bit tight ... Everyone is watching us. The whole class is just behind us.
Head teacher: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to our school prize-giving. Our special guest is
the singer with Crazy Feet. The group is very popular—everyone in my family
is a huge fan! Please give a warm welcome to Becky Wang!
(Applause)
Becky Wang: I'm pleased to present the prizes today. As a pupil, my time here was very
important ...
(Later)
... so finally, the New Standard team gets the special prize. You're flying ... to
Los Angeles!
(Cheers)
Your travel is free, your accommodation is with American families, and your
pocket money is 100 dollars each. Lingling and Daming are doing an English
course. It starts on 1st August and your host family is meeting you at the
airport.
Tony:
Lingling: (whisper) What about us? We speak English already! Shh!
Becky Wang: And Betty and Tony, the good news is ... you're coming to watch Crazy Feet
record its latest CD. We start work in the studio on 3rd August.
Tony:
Betty: But I haven't got anything to wear! And my jeans are too small. My sunglasses are very old. Don't be silly, Tony! It's a wonderful prize!
Becky Wang: Thank you very much. It's been wonderful to be here.
Module 12 Unit 2
Learn English in Los Angeles
We provide summer English courses which are the best you can find. You will enjoy coming to Los Angeles to learn about American culture and improve your English at the same time. The courses last for four, six or eight weeks. They start at the beginning of July and August. Our teachers are well-trained and very experienced. They teach English classes for four hours a day. You can choose between small groups of two or three, or larger groups of up to 15. We provide weekly tests to see the progress you're making with your language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. We also provide books and other materials.
