Advanced Listening Lesson 13

A: "Hey Samantha. You've been so busy lately¹. What have you been up to?"

B: "Hey Jackie. I started dating this cute guy and decided² to start exercising."

A: "You're not out of shape. You look fine."

B: "Well, this guy I am seeing is a personal trainer³ and he has a perfect body. Compared to him, I need some work."

A: "How long have you seen him?"

B: "We've been together for about a month and a half."

A: "Did you sleep with him yet?"

B: "Not yet. But before I get into bed with him, I want to look fit."

A: "That's not the greatest reason to exercise, but I guess it is a valid⁴ one."

B: "How about you? Anything new in your life?"

A: "My father is a little ill. He has been to the doctor's quite a bit lately but they don't know what is wrong with him. He complains about stomach pains a lot these days."

B: "I'm sorry to hear that. Any idea what could have caused it?"

A: "He says it is because he didn't take care of himself when he was young. That's why I want to start thinking⁵ about my health."

B: "I think it is important to take care of yourself while you are young too. Even though my reasons are not the best, at least I am working on it."

A: "How are your parents doing?"

B: "They're doing great. I'm thankful⁶ that they are healthy."

A: "That's good to hear. Well, I gotta get running now. I'll catch you later."

B: "Ok. Send my regards⁷ to your father."

A: "I will. Thanks."

 

1 lately   

adv.最近，不久前

参考例句：

• I don't like reading novels lately.近来我不喜欢读小说。
• She's only lately begun working here.最近她才开始在这儿工作。

2 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

3 trainer   

n.训练者，驯服者，驯马师，软运动鞋

参考例句：

• The trainer is walking his dogs.那位驯兽人正在遛他的狗。
• She's been working as a personal trainer for two years.她做私人教练有两年了。

4 valid   

adj.有确实根据的；有效的；正当的，合法的

参考例句：

• His claim to own the house is valid.他主张对此屋的所有权有效。
• Do you have valid reasons for your absence?你的缺席有正当理由吗？

5 thinking   

n.思考，思想；adj.思考的，有理性的；vbl.想，思考

参考例句：

• All thinking men will protest against it.凡是有思想的人都会抗议这件事。
• Thinking is mainly performed with words and other symbols.思想主要是用言语和其他符号来表达的。

6 thankful   

adj.感谢的；感激的

参考例句：

• I am very thankful to you.太感谢你了。
• You should be thankful to be alive.你能活下来，应该感到很欣慰。

7 regards   

n.问候；致意

参考例句：

• David sends his warmest regards to your parents. 戴维向你的父母致以最热烈的问候。
• Please give my regards to him. 请代我向他致意。