波士顿英语口语 - 3 第 12 课 - 1

Dialogue 1 A第一次滑雪，B充当教练，然而B也只滑过一次雪…

A: I know I'm going to bite the dust going down this hill. I almost got killed on the chair lift! This is going to be so embarrassing.

B: Don't worry. Everyone knows you're getting your feet wet. I'll show you how. I bet you'll be proficient at this in five minutes.

A: This is only your second time skiing. This is definitely a case of the blind leading the blind.

B: Relax. I can hold my own. Now, point your skis toward the bottom of the hill. Easy does it!

A: I don't think I can get up enough nerve to do this.

B: Here. I'll just give you a little push…

A: No!!!!!!

(Later at the bottom of the hill…)

B: There. Now, wasn't that fun? As soon as you get a second burst of energy, we'll try it again.

A: Don't hold your breath!

Dialogue 2 B是学习法律的学生。A与房东就房租的问题发生磨擦，A请B帮忙解决。

A: Sorry to bother you. But I'm having a small problem I thought you might be able to help me with.

B: Sure Paula, shoot!

A: Well, it is about Ms. Connors, the landlord of our rented house.

B: Yeah, What happened?

A: The dishwasher broke down. I had the repair done and deducted the cost from the rent check.

B: And so…

A: She is threatening to evict us for not paying the full rent.

B: Hold on, Paula. It does sound pretty serious. But I'm sure you can work this out.

A: Well, you are over at the law school. So I wondered if you would mind coming with me when we talk to Ms. Connors. We're supposed to meet with her tomorrow night at eight.

B: Sure, I'd be glad to help you straighten things out. Why don't I stop by at about 7:30?

A: Thanks a million, you are a lifesaver.