初级英语听力(新版) Lesson 14

 　　初级英语听力(新版) Lesson14

　　—I want to fly to Geneva on or about the first.

　　—I'll just see what there is.

　　—I want to go economy, and I'd prefer the morning.

　　—Lufthansa Flight LH 203 leaves at 0920.

　　—What time do I have to be there?

　　—The coach leaves for the airport at 0815.

　　—You must have some more chicken.

　　—No, thanks. I'm supposed to be slimming.

　　—Can't I tempt¹ you?

　　—Well, maybe I could manage a very small piece.

　　—I expect you could do with a cup of tea, couldn't you?

　　—I'd rather have a cup of coffee, if you don't mind.

　　—Milk and sugar?

　　—A milky² one without sugar, please,

　　—What would you like to drink?

　　—A black coffee for me, please.

　　—How about something to eat?

　　—Yes, I'd love a portion of that strawberry tart³.

　　—Right. I'll see if I can catch the waitress's eye.

　　—Can I take your order, sir?

　　—Yes. I'd like to try the steak, please.

　　—And to follow?

　　—Ice cream, please.

　　—Can I help you, madam?

　　—Is there a bank at this hotel?

　　—Yes, madam, the International Bank has an office on the ground floor of the hotel.

　　—Is it open yet?

　　—Yes, madam, the bank is open from Monday to Friday from 9:30 am till 3 pm.

　　—Thank you.

1 tempt   

vt.引诱，勾引，吸引，引起…的兴趣

参考例句：

• Nothing could tempt him to such a course of action.什么都不能诱使他去那样做。
• The fact that she had become wealthy did not tempt her to alter her frugal way of life.她有钱了，可这丝毫没能让她改变节俭的生活习惯。

2 milky   

adj.牛奶的，多奶的；乳白色的

参考例句：

• Alexander always has milky coffee at lunchtime.亚历山大总是在午餐时喝掺奶的咖啡。
• I like a hot milky drink at bedtime.我喜欢睡前喝杯热奶饮料。

3 tart   

adj.酸的；尖酸的，刻薄的；n.果馅饼；淫妇

参考例句：

• She was learning how to make a fruit tart in class.她正在课上学习如何制作水果馅饼。
• She replied in her usual tart and offhand way.她开口回答了，用她平常那种尖酸刻薄的声调随口说道。