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第二模块(4部分共20段)
Part 5
21:加油站
A: Fill it up with noneleaded supreme(高级无铅汽油).
B: Right away.
A: Would you check the tire pressure, too?
B: Of course.
22:提案的采纳
A: Ask John about your proposal. He'll help.
B: John? Why do I care if John likes the proposal?
A: He carries a lot of weight around here. If he buys the idea,I think the boss will go for it.
B: Okay, I'll trust you on this one.
*proposal n.提议,建议;求婚 carry a lot of weight 有份量,有影响力
23:电话留言
A: Mary, please get Mr. Jones for me at the ABC company. The number and extension are in the card file on your desk.
B: Right away. Would you like to speak with someone else if Mr. Jones is not in?
A: No. Just leave a message with his secretary to have Mr. Jones call me back.
B: The line is busy. I will keep trying to reach him.
*extension n.伸出,扩大;延长部分;电话分机(号码) leave a message 留言
24:主修学科
A: In our school. we take some courses in art and science before we decide on our major.
B: It's the same in our college. What are you going to major in?
A: I think I'll major in economics. How about you?
B: I haven't decided yet.
*decide on 决定,选定 major in 主修
25:旅馆问路
A: Excuse me, can you tell me where I can find a hotel?
B: Continue three blocks south and turn to the left. After five minutes' walk you may find a big hotel.
A: Shall I take a taxi to go there?
B: I don't think it is necessary.
*block n. 大楼;街区;障碍 vt. 堵塞;妨碍 necessary a.必要的; n.&pl. 必需品
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Part 6
26:约翰退休了
A: Did you hear about John retiring?
B: No. When did he decide to do that?
A: Probably a year ago, but he told us today.
B: Wow. That will leave a big gap in the marketing department. (市场部会留下一个大空缺)
*retire vi.退休(役);退出,撤退;就寝 gap n.缺口;间隔;差距;不足,缺陷
27:查询会议记录
A: Anne, would you please come in for a while? Please also bring along the minutes of yesterday's management meeting.
B: Of course, sir... Here's the minutes of the meeting.
A: How long did the meeting last?