Enxwoas新视野大学英语视听说教程第二册答案完整(17)

IV. Speaking Out

Model 1 I just broke up with Alice!

John: Hey, Se-Jin, what’s wrong with you? You look so down!

Se-Jin: Nothing.

John: I know it’s not your studies, so it must be girl trouble. You must have a broken heart.

Se-Jin: Well, you’re right. I just broke up with Alice.

John: Oh, I’m sorry. I thought you two were made for each other.

Se-Jin: Well, you never know. I want to settle down, but she wants a career while she’s

still young.

John: Well, it’s always difficult to choose between career and family.

Se-Jin: Maybe you’re right.

John: I don’t know what to say to comfort you, but try to cheer up!

Se-Jin: Yeah, but it’s hard to forget her at the moment. You know, we were together for

almost three years.

John: There’s lots more fish in the sea and you’ll find your perfect match!

Now Your Turn

A: Why do you look so upset?

B: I’m all right.

A: I know it’s not your work. So anything wrong with Susan and you?

B: Well, you’re right. I just spilt up with her.

A: Oh, I’m sorry. I thought the two of you made a good match.

B: I think I should have a career first but she wants to get married right now.

A: Well, it’s hard to make a choice between career and family.

B: Yeah, it’s hard.

A: I know it’s difficult, but try to cheer up!

B: You know, we were together for a long time. I can’t get her out of my mind.

A: Well, you’ll find a good match sooner or later.

Model 2 Leo proposed to me.

Mary: Laura! Guess what! Leo proposed to me!

Laura: Wow. That’s wonderful. Did you accept?

Mary: Not yet. I have some doubts…like the age factor. I’m really robbing the cradle here. Laura: I know he’s fur years younger than you, but he’s mature for his age.

Mary: I’m worried about the cultural differences, too.