视听说第四册1-5单元City Living部分原文.doc

视听说第四册1-单元City Living部分原文 Unit?? 1 ?Takeshi: Man, look at that! In New York there’s always something being built. And everything goes up so quickly … you never know what’s going to be around next week. Roberto: Yeah, but on the other hand, sometimes I wonder about overcrowding. Maybe they need to start building down more. Takeshi: Building down? Roberto: Yeah, it’s when you build underground instead of aboveground. Takeshi: Nah, that’s too much like living in a cave. I love the skyscrapers! They are the most incredible feats of engineering! Roberto: True. And some of the first ones were built right here in New York City. Takeshi: That’s right! You know, I wonder what New York looked like before all these buildings popped up. Roberto: I don’t know, but I’d like to see this one when it’s finished. Takeshi: Yeah. I’ll bet it’ll be something fantastic! Roberto: Maybe … what do you think it’s going to look like? Takeshi: I don’t know … but you know what? I’m going to remember what it looked like. Roberto: What are you talking about? And why are you taking pictures? There’s nothing there. Takeshi: OK. You know how some people get famous because they have pictures of movie stars or performers before they make it big? Roberto: Yeah? Takeshi: Well, some buildings and architectural structures get to be famous too, like the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building … right? Roberto: Yeah, and …? There’s nothing here! Takeshi: Right! But there will be. Someday this very spot may become really well-known — like maybe it’ll be some incredible hotel that the rich and famous stay at. And I’ll be the only one with pictures of it before it was built. Cool, huh? Roberto: Uh … you are too much. Hey, let’s ask this guy what your “famous” building’s going to be. (to passing construction worker ) Excuse us, can you tell us what this is going to be when it’s finished? Maybe a fancy hotel or something? Construction worker: Fancy hotel? (laughs ) No, this isn’t going to be a hotel. It’s goin