时间:2019-02-27 作者:英语课 分类:听英文对话做选择


英语课
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Amanda: Hey, I know you. You're James, right? James Roberts.
James: Amanda Brown. Wow! It's been a long time.
 
Amanda: Yeah. Oh, are you going to the class reunion in two weeks?
 
James: Uh, I heard about it, but I'm not sure. Where is it?
 
Amanda: The reunion is going to be held at the Mountain Country Club across from City Park.
 
James: And what time does it start?
 
Amanda: I think it starts at 6:00.
 
James: And how much does it cost?
 
Amanda: It's twenty dollars a ticket, and that includes dinner and entertainment.
 
James: What kind of entertainment are they going to have?
 
Amanda: They're going to have a live jazz band and dancing.
 
James: And who is organizing the event?
 
Amanda: Do you remember Chad Phillips?
 
James: Uh, wasn't he the quarterback on the football team?
 
Amanda: Right. Well, he married Sarah Rogers, and they are in charge of the event. So, what do you think? Are you going?
 
James: I don't know. I never really fit in in high school. I was kind of a loner. I also remember asking Sarah out on a date, and she turned me down. She said she was sick, and it turned out she went out with someone that same night. It could be a little awkward 1.
 
Amanda: Hey, why don't we go together?
 
James: Are you sure?
 
Amanda: Yeah.
 
James: Well, sure. Why not. To be honest, I always thought you were very nice. I just never had the guts 2 to ask you out.
 
Amanda: Well, here's your chance.
 
James: Sounds great. So, what's your number so I can call you?
 
Amanda: It's 435-923-6017.
 
James: 6017, Okay. Where do you live?
 
Amanda: I only live two blocks south of the old high school.
 
James: Okay. I remember where you live. Let me call you a few days before to confirm 3 things.
 
Amanda: Sounds good. It should be fun.

 
1. What is the woman's name?
A. Her name is Ashley.
B. The woman's name is Amber 4.
C. It's Amanda.
2. Where is the reunion going to be held?
A. Mountain Country Club
B. Meadow 5 Country Club
C. Mesa Country Club
 
3. The reunion starts at ________.
A. 6:00
B. 6:15
C. 6:30
 
4. How much do two tickets cost for the reunion? 
A. They cost $20.
B. The price is $30.
C. The total comes to $40.
 
5. Why does James feel uncomfortable about attending the reunion?
A. James wasn't very good on the football team, and people remember this.
B. James was rejected by a girl in high school, and he is unsure about seeing her again.
C. James doesn't know how to dance very well, and he is embarrassed 6 about this.
 
正确答案:

1. It`s Amanda.
2. Mountain Country Club
3. 6:00
4. The total comes to $40.
5. James was rejected by a girl in high school, and he is unsure about seeing her again.

 

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  • John is so shy and awkward that everyone notices him.约翰如此害羞狼狈,以至于大家都注意到了他。
  • I was the only man among the guests and felt rather awkward.作为客人中的唯一男性,我有些窘迫。
v.狼吞虎咽,贪婪地吃,飞碟游戏(比赛双方每组5人,相距15码,互相掷接飞碟);毁坏(建筑物等)的内部( gut的第三人称单数 );取出…的内脏n.勇气( gut的名词复数 );内脏;消化道的下段;肠
  • I'll only cook fish if the guts have been removed. 鱼若已收拾干净,我只需烧一下即可。
  • Barbara hasn't got the guts to leave her mother. 巴巴拉没有勇气离开她妈妈。 来自《简明英汉词典》
vt.证实;确认;v.确认
  • I'll call you back to confirm.我会给你回电话确认的。
  • I need to confirm my reservation on the next flight.我要确认我预订的下一个航班。
n.琥珀;琥珀色;adj.琥珀制的
  • Would you like an amber necklace for your birthday?你过生日想要一条琥珀项链吗?
  • This is a piece of little amber stones.这是一块小小的琥珀化石。
n.草地,牧草地
  • The children ran free across the meadow.孩子们在草地里自由地奔跑。
  • The meadow is peopled with wild flowers.草地长满了野花。
adj.尴尬的,不好意思的
  • He was very embarrassed to hear people speak so highly of him.他听见别人这样夸他,感到很难为情。
  • He is somewhat embarrassed.他稍微有点窘迫。
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