60堂英语情景口语必修课 03

　　Episode¹ 3 Show time
Dialog 1
Sandy is at Jessica's apartment. They both want to go to the party, but are waiting for Paul.
Sandy: Oh, hi, Jessica, are you going to see this movie too?
Jessica: I'd love to, the movies are smash² hit.
Sandy: Then let's go in.
Jessica: I can't. I'm waiting for Paul, but he's late.
Sandy: I'll say the movie's starting in the minute.
Jessica: I know. I wonder what's keeping him.
Sandy: Looks like he won't show up. He's done this before, hasn't he?
Jessica: Yeah, a number of times.
Sandy: What's he trying to pull anyway.
Jessica: I don't know. But this is definitely the last straw.
Sandy: Maybe you should start seeing someone else.
Jessica: You said it. Ok, let's go in, Sandy.
Dialog 2
Carole was stood up by Simon. Carole and Rebecca are sitting around having coffee.
Rebecca: Did you enjoy that new movie?
Carole: That movie's just a lot of noise, same as Simon.
Rebecca: Oh, what happened, Carole?
Carole: I had to go by myself, he couldn't make it.
Rebecca: What? I met him just before I took off from Kitty's, he said he was coming.
Carole: Kitty's? He sure gets around, doesn't he?
Rebecca: Looks like it. So how did he handle it to?
Carole: His excuse was familiar. He said his car died again.
Rebecca: I think that's a bunch of nonsense. It seemed ok to me.
Carole: I know. Last week he gave me a lie about being too busy.
Rebecca: Doesn't sound promising³.
Carole: Well, I think it's the time to pull the plug.
Rebecca: If you want I'll let him know if I run into him.
Carole: Thanks anyway, but I'll do it, Rebecca. Let's get the class.

1 episode   

n.（作品的一段）情节，插曲，系列事件中之一

参考例句：

• The episode was a huge embarrassment for all concerned.这段小插曲令所有有关人员都感到非常尴尬。
• This episode remains sharply engraved on my mind.这段经历至今仍深深地铭刻在我的心中。

2 smash   

v.粉碎，打碎；n.轰动的演出，巨大的成功

参考例句：

• We heard the smash of plates breaking in the kitchen.我们听到厨房里盘子破碎的声音。
• The gifted author wrote one smash after another.这个天才作家创作了一篇又一篇轰动一时的作品。

3 promising   

adj.有希望的，有前途的

参考例句：

• The results of the experiments are very promising.实验的结果充满了希望。
• We're trying to bring along one or two promising young swimmers.我们正设法培养出一两名有前途的年轻游泳选手。