2014年ESL之就医和人际交往 11 Adopting a Pet

 

Adopting a Pet 

Gabe: Why are we here? I thought we decided¹ to put off getting a dog. 

Rene: I know that’s what you’d like to do, but I thought a trip to the pound might convince you that this is the right time to adopt a dog. Look at this cute little dog. This card lists his breed and says that he was neglected and abandoned. How could you turn down a face like that? 

Gabe: I don’t think he’s right for us. Let’s move on. 

Rene: Look at this one. It says on his card that when they found him, he showed signs of abuse. Poor baby. How can you not be moved to take this little guy home? 

Gabe: Let’s keep moving. 

Rene: How about this little dog? I’d hate to see this little guy be put down. Here, pet her and look at her little face. 

Gabe: This animal shelter isn’t going to put down these dogs. It’s a humane² place. 

Rene: They have no choice. They find so many strays that there’s no room to keep them. It’s so sad. It’s tragic³, really. 

Gabe: Maybe... 

Rene: What did you say? 

Gabe: I said maybe we could take one home, maybe two. 

Rene: Really? Two would be great, but three would be better. 

Gabe: Don’t push your luck! 

 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse 

1 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

2 humane   

adj.人道的，富有同情心的

参考例句：

• Is it humane to kill animals for food?宰杀牲畜来吃合乎人道吗？
• Their aim is for a more just and humane society.他们的目标是建立一个更加公正、博爱的社会。

3 tragic   

adj.悲剧的，悲剧性的，悲惨的

参考例句：

• The effect of the pollution on the beaches is absolutely tragic.污染海滩后果可悲。
• Charles was a man doomed to tragic issues.查理是个注定不得善终的人。