Amanda: Just hang on a sec! I've got to make sure we have all the essential items needed for a good time.

Mike: Judging by the pile of stuff by the door, it will be a while before we're ready to make a move. In my opinion, all you need is a hat and some sunscreen. I don't see the need for much else.

Amanda: Well, that's what you said last time, but I seem to recall you loved basking on the inflatable raft I packed. And don't get me started about that time last year when you hustled me out the door so quickly that I forgot the towels.

Mike: Okay. I get your point. Well, if we're not leaving for a while, I'll busy myself with the task of making salami sandwiches. I know you like a snack when you're sunbathing.

Amanda: Great idea. After you've done that look over the pile, as you put it, to see if I've missed anything.

Mike: Well, off the top of my head, I'd say you've forgotten the change we need for the meter in the car park.

Amanda: You know what? I think you might be right.

essential  (adj.)   必要的；不可或缺的It is essential to make sure you have a good map or you'll get lost.

to bask  (v.)   晒太阳；取暖The seals basked in the sun and then dived into the water to hunt fish.

raft  (n.)   橡皮艇；筏子To everybody's surprise, our homemade raft floated.

to hustle  (v.)   催促；猛推The security team hustled the president away from the disturbance.

salami  (n.)   义大利香肠The butcher described how he spiced and dried his meat to make salami.

hang on a sec   等一下A: We better leave now or we'll miss our appointment.

B: Hang on a sec. I'm looking for my health card.

to busy oneself with something   忙著做某事A: I like to busy myself with the housework during the weekends.

B: I prefer watching television or reading.

off the top of one's head   一时想到；马上想到；当下推测A: Off the top of the head, I'd say there are about thirty people at the event.

B: Right. I'll call the organizers for an exact figure later.