創(chuàng)新國際英語教程第三冊 unit2

[00:04.99]2 While you read [00:11.65]Surprise for Jailbird Dad [00:16.20]There are many happy stories [00:20.17]about children being reunitted with the famous parents they did not know they had, [00:26.41]but perhaps one of the unusual [00:30.77]is that of a twenty-five-year-old chef from Liverpool, [00:36.13]who was recently in formed of the fact [00:40.20]that the father he had never known [00:43.86]was actually one of Britain’s most dangerous men. [00:49.14]Originally jailed for robbery and burglary, [00:54.60]Charles Bronson has spent twenty-two of the last twenty-six years in prison. [01:00.84]Much of this is because he has repeatedly taken hostages in jail [01:07.21]and attacked fellow inmates. [01:10.87]He is a man of incredible physical strength and has a terrible temper. [01:17.71]He has already caused over half a million pounds’worth of damage to prison property [01:24.56]had to be moved to a special secure unit,costing the taxpayer over $60,000 a year. [01:32.60]Twenty-five years ago,he became a father,when his son,Michael,was born. [01:39.06]However,he split up with the boy’s mother when he began a prison sentence three years later. [01:46.11]Last year,though,an old friend managed to track down Bronson’s son in Lverpool. [01:53.19]The news that his father was the infamous ’most dangerous man in Britain’ [01:59.35]obviously came as a total shock to the son, [02:04.11]who nevertheless decided to get in touch with his father. [02:08.97]When Bronson first heard from Michael,he said:’I was on a mission of madness, [02:16.23]now I’m no a mission of peace. [02:20.67]All I want to do now is get home and have a pint with my boy.’ [02:26.42]When the two men finally met in prison, [02:31.69]Michael said that he got on like a house on fire with his father. [02:37.15]’I gave him a great big hug. [02:41.52]It was very nice to finally meet him after all thesee years. [02:46.69]People get the wrong impressioon of him from the media. [02:52.15]He’s not as bad as they make out.He’s actually a very sensitive and talented guy.’ [02:59.10]Interestingly,the facts do back up this claim, [03:04.37]because as well as having a reputation for violence, [03:09.13]Bronson also has a reputation for his cartooms and poetry. [03:15.08]He’s been attempting to have his work published, [03:19.94]but the prison authorities have stood in the way of any such plan, [03:25.19]because they didn’t want him to profit from his crimes. [03:30.26]Michel also commented on the fact that he and his father looked very similar, [03:36.71]except for his dad’s large bushy beard. [03:41.44]Bronson himself said:’I’m delighted to be back in touch with my son. [03:47.81]It’s taken twenty-two years to get him back into my life." [03:53.38]When Charles Bronson is eventually released, [03:58.55]father and son want to open up a restaurant. [04:03.41]Mike plans to be the chef-while Bronson intends to be the security on the door! [04:09.97]These plans,however,may have to be put on hold-it seems that old habits die hard. [04:17.70]Only last week,Bronson was involved in yet another violent incident [04:23.55]and an early release looks increasingly unlikely. [04:28.41]If you would like to know more about Charles Bronson’s amazing life, [04:34.36]a biography is currently being written about him. [04:39.12]You can read it with a clear conscience because any profits will be going to charity. [04:45.88]3 Pronunciation:the schwa sound [04:55.03]1.It’s better than my old one. [05:04.17]2.It’s better than it was before. [05:10.52]3.It’s bigger than the last one. [05:16.08]4.It’s much more touristy than it used to be. [05:22.93]5.It’s much cheaper than it used to be. [05:29.40]6.It was quicker than last time. [05:34.97]7.It wasn’t as good as the last time we went. [05:41.92]8.It wasn’t as good as I remembered. [05:47.79]9.It’s not as good as it used to be. [05:54.04]5 Giving bad news [06:03.18]1.Can you give me a lift home? [06:11.72]I’m sorry,I’m afraid .I can’tI lost my licence las week [06:17.97]-had a bit too much to drink and got stopped by the police! [06:22.72]2.Do you think I could get that camera back off you sometime soon? [06:29.20]I don’t know how to put this,but I think I lost it last night while I was out. [06:35.96]I’m really sorry,but I’ve searched everywhere and I can’t find it. [06:41.53]I’ll get you another one.I’m extremely sorry. [06:46.39]3.Have you heard from Jan recently? [06:51.98]Well,actually,I haven’t-not for about six months [06:57.31]-we had a bit of an argument last year. [07:01.43]4.Is your grandfather any better? [07:07.31]I’m afraid not.We’re very worried about him.But then he is ninety. [07:14.57]5.So,has peter had his results yet? [07:21.23]Well,yes,I’m afraid he has. [07:25.39]He didn’t pass-so he’s got to re-sit part of his exams in July. [07:30.85]6.Are you feeling all right,Steve? [07:36.02]Well,actually,no.I’ve just had some very bad news. [07:42.18]7.Hello,how are you? [07:47.75]Oh,fine thanks.Well,actually,I think I’m getting the flu. [07:53.81]So I’d stay away if I were you. [07:57.65]8.I thougt you had a dog. [08:02.98]We did.But unfortunately,it ran out into the street and was run over. [08:09.04]I’m aftaid we had to have it put down.

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