Unit6
Optimism and pessimism
Conversation 1
M：The team is very strong. I don`t think Class one will win the match.
W：You wait and see Class One is the better one. I feel quite sure about it.
M：Let`s wait and see.
Conversation 2
M：How`s your business going?
W：Not bad. But at the beginning of the year it didn`t run so well.
M：What about the future?
W：I am very optimistic the thing will continue to turn for the better. I am pretty certain the output will increase.
Conversation 3
M：What sort of your job have you had?
W：I used to teach in the university, but I would rather not work any more.
M：Why is that?
W：It`s relatively secretary job, not the kind they like. I prefered an active one.
M：Supposed that they give you a 15% pay raise.
W：Money is not the important thing. All I want is the job that fully utilizes my skills.
M：Are you sure you`re familiar with the job you are applying for?
W：Yes, actually I had similar job. I am sure I`ll be great.
Conversation 4
W：Liaoning Team is bond to loss today. They haven`t score yet.
M：I am not worried at all. This is only the first half. I don`t see how Liaoning can lose. They always win.
W：But the things are different now. I don`t hold out much hope for them today.
M：That`s all going to be fine. I am very optimistic that Liaoning will win.
W：No. I really can`t see them winning this match.
M：You wait and see.
W：Oh, look! There is Guangdong Number 6. He is near to penalty area.
M：But there is Liaoning Number 8, he is attacking Number 6.
W：But look at the score. Now I feel sure the Guangdong will win and Liaoning will lose.
M：Oh I`ll be not too happy about that. But of course where there is a loser, there is a winner.
Conversation 5
M：Hi, Mom.
W：Hi, you look excited. What`s happening?
M：I just found out a singing contest will be held in our school in five days.
W：Are you going to attend?
M：Sure. It`s a good chance to show off my singing talent.
W：Are they giving prizes?
M：Oh yes. As far as I know Sony Otman will award the first prize winner.
W：Do you think you can win the prize of the contest?
M：Certainly. People said I have a beautiful voice.
W：Really? But you haven`t practice much.
M：I am going to. I bet I can win the first prize.
W：Don`t be so sure. I think you need to have a music teacher to help you.
M：I don`t think it`s necessary. It will all turn out fine if I practice a lot.
W：I hope it will. |