交际英语热门话题204
时间：2019-02-06 作者：英语课 分类：交际英语热门话题
Unit 4
Newborn
Conversation 1
A : My wife and I didn't used 1 to spend this much money .
B : What's changed?
A : My wife has been pregnant 2 for 7 months.
B : I see. I guess diapers and baby food are expensive. Bringing up children is not easy .
A : My wife will be going back to work soon.
B : You should have more money then.
A : Yes . We will need milk powder 3 and bassinet.
Conversation 2
A : I heard Rose is pregnant. I hope it'll be a boy this time .
B : I hope so , too . Rose and her husband have been wanting a boy so much.
A : After three baby girls in a row , Rose is under a lot of pressure 4 from her in-laws . They want a boy in the worst way now.
B : But baby girls are just as good and just as fun as baby boys.
A : I agree with you , but you know how old-fashioned 5 the elders are .
Conversation 3
A : Hey , Rose , how are you feeling?
B : Much better today .
A : Oh, Look at the baby . It's so beautiful. Is it a boy or a girl ?
B : It's a girl .
A : Can I hold it for a moment?
B : Sure. She is a peaceful child.
A : Oh, how adorable! She's got your eyes.
B : So they say .
A : When are you returning home?
B : Well. The doctor said I have to remain here for at least two more days because I'm rather weak after childbirth.
A : You can use some time off. You've been working too hard anyway.
Conversation 4
A : Hello.
B : Hello. May I speak to Mark , please?
A : Sure , just a minute. Mark , you're wanted on the phone.
B : Hello, this is Mark speaking.
A : Hi! This is Jill. How come you didn't come in today ?
B : Oh, we had a birthday party for David last night. As a matter of fact I woke up with a terrible hangover.
A : That's too bad. You'll have to be more careful nest 6 time.
B : Anything new at the office?
A : No, nothing special . Oh, yes , you know Bill, The guy with the moustache 7. His wife had a baby girl last night and he passed out cigars 8 to everyone today , He said his wife and daughter are doing fine. The baby is their first child.
B : That's wonderful! We've got to celebrate!
A : Yes, we have to . Do you think you can make it tomorrow?
B : Sure. I ought 9 to be ready for some more drinks by then. Thank you for calling.
A : You're welcome. Bye.
- I used to work until nearly 6:00 o'clock each day.我过去常常工作到6:00左右。
- He used to walk anywhere from two to five miles an hour.他过去经常一小时走二至五英里。
- How much washing powder does he have?他有多少洗衣粉？
- She is putting on powder,ready to perform on the stage.她在搽粉，准备登台演出。
- He changed his mind under the pressure from others.他在别人的逼迫之下改变了主意。
- This type of sheet steel could stand high pressure.这种薄钢板能抗高压。
- Why do you still dress in an old-fashioned mode?你为什么还穿款式陈旧的衣服？
- Here is an old-fashioned pump for drawing water from a well.这里有一个旧式水泵可从井里抽水。
- The home is a warm nest.家是一个温暖的巢。
- This is an old nest.这是一个旧的鸟窝。
- His father shaved off his moustache.他的父亲剃了小胡子。
- Gary has a moustache on his upper lip.加里上嘴唇有一撮小胡子。
- He permitted himself three cigars a day. 他允许他自己一天抽三支雪茄。 来自《简明英汉词典》
- This is the first-class cigars. 这是上等雪茄。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》