2014年ESL之餐饮娱乐 06 Describing Accuracy and Inaccuracy

 

Describing Accuracy and Inaccuracy 

Rona: This is impossible. I’m never going to hit the target. Why is it that I’m the only one in this archery class who has no aim? 

Leonardo: You’re doing fine. I can tell you’re new to this. It takes some practice to develop any precision. 

Rona: But you seem to be picking it up quickly. 

Leonardo: I’m taking this class as a refresher. My father taught me the rudiments¹ of archery when I was a kid and I thought I would take it up again. 

Rona: You’re really good. You’ve hit the bullseye three times already. 

Leonardo: I’m using a much more forgiving bow than you are. If I aim for the target, I can usually get the arrow in the neighborhood of the bullseye. 

Rona: You’re just trying to make me feel better. I’m hitting wide of the mark every time! 

Leonardo: I think your arms are too tense and that tension is ruining your accuracy. Here, let me help you. 

Rona: Watch out. With my aim, I could take you out. 

Leonardo: I’ll take my chances. 

 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse 

1 rudiments   

n.基础知识，入门

参考例句：

• He has just learned the rudiments of Chinese. 他学汉语刚刚入门。
• You do not seem to know the first rudiments of agriculture. 你似乎连农业上的一点最起码的常识也没有。