波士顿英语口语 - 3 第 10 课 - 3

Everyday Expression

Talk 1:

(A Sunday afternoon. In a café.)

Mike: So, this is the worst story I've heard this month. You have my real sympathy, Tim.

Tim: You know, all I was trying to do was tell the truth but they obviously didn't take it that way.

Mike: I understand how you feel, but you've gotta learn to move on.

Tim: Yeah, I'm dealing with it. Anyway. Thank you, Mike.

Talk 2:

A: I just got laid off. The awful business, you know.

B: I'm very sorry to hear about that. So are you all right?

A: Yeah, I'm better after talking to you.

B: Oh, you poor thing!

Talk 3:

A: You must be annoyed about your boyfriend's leaving you, huh?

B: Don't ever mention him. I'm getting it over with.

A: It's a sad thing. I'm ever so sorry…

B: Are you done?

Talk 4:

A: He's got laid off again. I do feel sorry for him.

B: Do you really?

A: What do you mean?

B: Well, I just think he deserves it.

Talk 5:

A: You know what, last night I almost got hit by a vase falling from the third floor.

B: Oh, how dreadful! I'm ever so sorry.

A: Luckily that was nothing serious.

B: Thank God!