Module 1 Unit One The flight w as late. Lingling: Welcome back, everyone! Betty: Hi Lingling! How was your holiday? Lingling: Not bad! I went to Henan Province. But the trip back was very long. The train was full of people, and I had to stand for over six hours. Betty: Bad luck. Where's Tony? Daming: He's staying with his family in the UK, and flying back tomorrow. The flights were late today. Betty: Why is travel so difficult in winter? Lingling: Well, it's the busiest season in China because of Spring Festival. Where did you go, Daming? Daming: We flew to Hong Kong— and the flight was late! But we took the boat to Landau Island and went to Disneyland. Lingling: How about you, Betty? Betty: We had quite a good time in Beijing. We went sightseeing by bus and by taxi. And last weekend, we took a tour by coach to the Summer Palace and went for a long walk. Daming: And now, better get back to work ... We've got exams at the end of the term. Betty: Yes, but there are plenty of fun things to do this term ... the school trip ... Lingling: ... and the school leavers' party ... Daming: ... the visit to the English-speaking theatre in Beijing ... Lingling: And our trip to Los Angeles! We'll have a great time! Unit Two Excuse Me. You're Sitting in My Seat! The train to Beijing! Lin often dreamed about the train, and about going to the capital. Now it was in front of him, to set off soon. He looked at his brother. "Don't forget where you come from, little brother," Jin said. "And watch your bags carefully." Lin nodded, unable to speak. This was his first long trip by train at the start of his new life, leaving his village and his home for the last 16 years. He h...
