Larry跟李华在星巴克咖啡馆见面。今天我们要学两个常用语:for the birds和way out in left field.LL: Hey, Li Hua, it's good to see you. It's been awhile since we last talked. How are you doing?
李华跟Larry一起去吃晚饭。今天我们要学两个常用语: squared away和temporary fix.LH: Larry, 怎么样,今天上班忙不忙?LL: Oh it was a bit stressful. I had a relatively large report due that I was too busy to start until the last minute, but it looks like I got it all squared away.
李华打电话给Larry,提醒他说好了晚上一起看电影。 今天我们要学两个常用语: space cadet和running around like a chicken with its head cut off.LL: (Pick up phone) Hello?LH: Hi, Larry.LL: How are you, Lihua?
李华帮Larry收拾东西,准备搬家。今天我们要学两个常用语:the last straw和loose ends.LH: Larry, 你怎么存了这么多垃圾!我看干脆都扔了,别搬走了。LL: Junk? Throw it away? These are all precious! How could I ever throw away my math book from third grade, or my Halloween costume from five years ago? I looked really great as Michael Jackson.
李华陪Larry一起去看房子。今天我们要学两个常用语:tip your hand和poker face.LH: Larry, 这间公寓简直太理想了。两个卧室,一个大厨房,后面居然还有个小院子。我看就是它吧!LL: Yeah, I know. And best of all, the second bedroom will be a great place for me to keep my collection of Chia pets.
Larry跟李华一起去外面散步。今天我们要学两个常用语:in the mood和go with the flow.LL: Hey, Lihua, it's so beautiful outside, the sun is shining and I am so happy it is Saturday because we can go out and enjoy the perfect spring weather.LH: 是啊,真是鸟语花香。这种天气去外面走走简直是超级享受。
Larry跟李华一起去参加派对。今天我们要学两个常用语:crash and burn和wipe the floor with.LL: This is a pretty cool party, don't you think? The music is really good, everyone here is really friendly and it gives me the chance to show off this great new Britney Spears shirt I bought.
Larry跟李华开车去朋友家参加派对。今天我们要学两个常用语:BFF和Take the wheel.LL: Lihua, we got a really good deal on these gifts for the party. I know my BFF very well, and I'm certain that this type of wine and this kind of cheese are his favorites.
Larry带李华去打保龄,李华以前从来没打过。今天我们要学两个常用语: put Your Best Foot Forward和break a Leg.LL: Lihua, I feel a little dorky admitting this to you, but bowling is my favorite sport.LH: 保龄是你最喜欢的运动? 为什么?