交际英语热门话题412

　　Unit 12 hesitate
conversation 1
Woman: Hi, Mr. Smith. what's new?
Man: Nothing particular. But,...
Woman: What's the matter?
Man: I, I don't know how to explain it to you.
Woman: Go ahead. It's nothing serious. We are good friends, aren't we?
Man: Yes, of course. But I'm afraid I can't tell you.
conversation 2
Woman: Oh, dear! which dress should I choose? I can't make up my mind. Please help me.
Man: You know I don't know anything about fashion.
Woman: Which dress do you like best?
Man: well, they are both all right.
Woman: Only all right?
Man: Oh, no. I mean you look very nice in both of them.
Woman: Mike, that's no help to me at all. I can't wear both of them at the same time. I want a decision.
Man: But after all, it is your decision, not mine.
Woman: Oh, yes. The green dress is very smart. but I can't be sure if it goes with a hat.
Man: You are not wearing a hat, are you?
Woman: I was going to
Man: But I am sure no one wears a hat these days.
Woman: No, I, I suppose they don't , but in a smart society.
Man: I honestly don't know. Do you think I should wear a suit?
Woman: I would have thought so.
Man: but surely with this summer weather, a sports coat will be all right.
Woman: But that sport coat is such allowed check. I don't think it will do for such a occasion¹.
Man: No, perhaps not.
woman: Oh, I feel like such a model.
Man: So do I. Perhaps we should just wear what we want to. A lot of people do these days. Or perhaps the answer is not to go at all.
Woman: You mean rather than make fools of ourselves. I do feel terribly tired.
Man: But then again , you did want to go.
Woman: Yes and I would regret missing² it. I wish you were decisive³ husband instead of floundering.
Man: Me floundering about you are the one who is worrying: Should I wear this or Should I wear that. It's you who are not certain, not me.
Woman: That's why I need someone to tell me a way out.
Man: All right. I'll tell you what we'll do.
Woman: What?
Man: we'll toss⁴ for it.heads you wear the white dress,tails wear the green. let money decides everything.
Conversation 3
Man: Did you say you saw lily alone?
Woman: Yes, nobody was with her.
Man: Where did you see she was?
Woman: In Thailand.
Man: I must say i think that is very odd⁵. Are you absolutely certain it was her?
Woman: Yes. yes, I am sure.
Man: Because I don't want any, er, do you understand? But you are quite sure,are you?
Woman: Quite sure. I mean that hair of hers and the voice of hers.
conversation 4
Woman: Jack⁶ I hear you have a chance to go to college without taking a test. Is that right?
Man: The news goes so fast. Ah , yes, I haven't decided⁷ yet.
Woman: Don't hesitate. That's a very famous university which a lot of students are longing⁸ to attain⁹.
Man: Maybe you are right. But the major is not fit for me.I like architecture more than computers.
Woman: But this chance is really precious.
Man: Wow, I know. So I am thinking now.
Woman: I hope you can make a clever choice. Anyway, the opportunities around you are not that many.
Man: Thank you for your kindness. I will think about it carefully.
conversation 5
Woman: what's the matter, John? you seemed to be restless¹⁰ ,today。
Man: You see, I've been offered a new job. I can't decide whether to take it or not.
Woman: Oh, that's easy. If it's better than the one you are doing now, go for it. That's my advice.
Man: It isn't that easy. I hate to quit my present job. People around here are very nice and the work itself is challenging .
Woman: Then what about the salary? Would you get more?
Man: Yes. they say I would get a big sum.
Woman: Have you discussed it with your wife?
Man: Yes , she leave it to me.
Woman: As I say it the work is well worth try. After all you can get a higher salary.
Man:I have to think about it.

1 occasion   

n.场合，时机，机会，诱因，理由；vt.惹起，引起

参考例句：

• Her dress was too showy for such a formal occasion.在如此正式的场合，她的服装过分华丽了。
• Her tears were fought back on such an occasion.在这种场合下她忍住了眼泪。

2 missing   

adj.遗失的，缺少的，失踪的

参考例句：

• Check the tools and see if anything is missing.检点一下工具，看有无丢失。
• All the others are here;he's the only one missing.别人都来了，就短他一个。

3 decisive   

adj.决定性的，坚定的，果断的，决断的

参考例句：

• A decisive person acts quickly and often succeeds.果断的人行动迅速，常常成功。
• Man is a decisive factor in doing everything.人是做每件事情的决定性因素。

4 toss   

n./v.突然抬起，摇摆，扔

参考例句：

• Let's toss to see who pays it.让我们来掷钱币决定谁付账吧。
• The matter made him toss in the bed.那件事使他在床上翻来覆去。

5 odd   

adj.奇特的；临时的；奇数的；n.[pl.]机会

参考例句：

• She looks a bit odd.I wonder what has happened to her.她的神色有些异样，不知出了什么事。
• He's an odd character and no mistake!他的确是个怪人！

6 jack   

n.插座，千斤顶，男人；v.抬起，提醒，扛举；n.（Jake）杰克

参考例句：

• I am looking for the headphone jack.我正在找寻头戴式耳机插孔。
• He lifted the car with a jack to change the flat tyre.他用千斤顶把车顶起来换下瘪轮胎。

7 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。

8 longing   

n.（for）渴望

参考例句：

• Hearing the tune again sent waves of longing through her.再次听到那首曲子使她胸中充满了渴望。
• His heart burned with longing for revenge.他心中燃烧着急欲复仇的怒火。

9 attain   

vt.达到，获得，完成

参考例句：

• I used the scientific method to attain this end. 我用科学的方法来达到这一目的。
• His painstaking to attain his goal in life is praiseworthy. 他为实现人生目标所下的苦功是值得称赞的。

10 restless   

adj.焦躁不安的；静不下来的，运动不止的

参考例句：

• He looks like a restless man.他看上去坐立不安。
• He has been very restless all day and he awoke nearly all last night.他一整天都心神不定，昨夜几乎一整夜没有合眼。