英语博客：Basic Pronunciation Practice #21+ Interactive English.

 　　Liz: Come on you two, we need to get going.

　　Mother: I thought we didn't have to leave for another half hour.

　　Liz: We don't really. I want us to have extra time though, just in case there is a traffic problem.

　　Father: Good idea Liz. There's nothing worse than rushing to an airport. It's such a hassle!

　　Liz: Well, is this  all your luggage? Tickets? Handbags? Let me help you.

　　Mother: How about you lock the door and Henry will press the button for the elevator?

　　Liz: Ok.

　　Mother: I can't believe that we're leaving already.

　　Father: Yes, the time has really flown. Great, there's the taxi; come on.

　　Liz: Mum, are you sure you have your passports? I have a feeling that we're missing¹ something.

　　Mother: Yes darling, they're right......oh, hang on....they were here. Gosh,I must have left them in the bedrooom!

　　Liz: Oh great! Tell the taxi to wait. I'll run back up and get them. It's a good job we have some extra time!

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1 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。

2 instant   

adj.紧迫的；立即的；本月的；已配制好的时刻；瞬息，霎时

参考例句：

• If you don't leave this instant,I will scream.你要是不马上离开，我就喊了。
• It all happened in an instant.这一切都发生在一刹那间。