1) There are plent of fish in the sea.

 

 

　　NOTE1: there are 可以连读，其中are可以弱读；

 

 

　　NOTE2: There are still a lot like that.

 

 

　　2) Hip-Hop dance is becoming the talk of the town.

 

 

　　NOTE1: 注意hip-hop的发音；

 

 

　　NOTE2: Hip-Hop dance is becoming more and more popular.

 

 

　　【世博VOA】洗耳恭听，两个句子小菜一碟！

 

 

　　These days, Hip-Hop dance has become the talk of the town. A lot of people are interested in it. Of course, I am also crazy about it because it makes me excited when I am dancing. But some people say that it is an activity for young people. I don't agree. Even if I know my age is over forty, I have enough energy, strength and interest. Why can’t I have a try? Then someone would say: Can you become an A-list dancer? You should know there are a lot of fish in the sea. I know the fact, but my purpose to dance is not to compete with others, but to build up my body and enjoy myself! Do you want to give it a shot? Come with me.

 

 

　　1) There are plent of fish in the sea. 多的是！

 

 

　　2) Hip-Hop dance is becoming the talk of the town. 街舞十分流行。

 

 

　　【请你猜猜看】挑战自我，情景抢答也刺激！

 

 

　　Here are three situations:

 

 

　　S1. Now a lot of young students are crazy about Hip-Hop dance. What do you think of the Hip-Hop dance?

 

 

　　S2. You didn't prepare well in your interview. As a result, you lost an opportunity. Do you think your classmates will try to comfort you? What do they say?

 

 

　　S3. Tom is showing off himself everyday, which makes you annoyed. Of course, You know that he is not the best one and there are a lot of people like him. What will you say to Tom when he is showing off again?

 

1) You are really something.

 

 

　　NOTE1: something中th的发音特别注意；

 

 

　　NOTE2: You are really outstanding.

 

 

　　2) Don't step on her toes.

 

 

　　NOTE1: step on这个短语可以连读；

 

 

　　NOTE2: Don't make her angry.

 

 

　　【世博VOA】洗耳恭听，两个句子小菜一碟！

 

 

　　Here is the story.

 

 

　　Up to now, I have been teaching here for more than ten years. When my students see me, they would wave to me and say hello. Maybe you think that is the same to every teacher, for the students are taught to respect their teachers. It is, but there is something different here. They like me because we are on good terms, just like close friends and they often say "Tom, you are really something. How can you be such successful and be energetic all the time?" At this time, I would smile at them and say, "I am flattered. One point I'd like to mention is that you should learn how to be friends with people around you. That is to say "Don’t step on others' toes." By and by, you will probably find that more and more people would be happy to help you when you are in need. Of course, you have to be knowledgeable and capable as well. Then one day, when the opportunity comes, you can make great success."

 

 

　　1) You are really something. 你真得很了不起。

 

 

　　2) Don't step on her toes. 不要触怒她。

 

 

　　【请你猜猜看】挑战自我，情景抢答也刺激！

 

 

　　Here are three situations:

 

 

　　S1. Suppose one day you were asked to go tothe manager's office. Finally you knew that you got a promotion. What do you think your colleagues would say to you?

 

 

　　S2. When Tom is angry, he would pull a long face. Now Tom is pulling a long face, but Peter is going to make fun of him. What good suggestion can you give to Peter?

 

 

　　S3. It is common that young people would change from one job to another again and again. But now you find someone has been doing the same job for 30 years. Would you like to give him a high compliment?

 

1) I got the jitters.

 

 

　　NOTE1: 注意jitter这个词的发音；

 

 

　　NOTE2: I get nervous/anxious.

 

 

　　2) He is clean as a whistle.

 

 

　　NOTE1: 这种比喻东方人很少见到；另外注意whistle的发音；

 

 

　　NOTE2: He is neat and clean.

 

 

　　【世博VOA】洗耳恭听，两个句子小菜一碟！

 

 

　　Here is a dialogue.

 

 

　　Tom: Wow, you are as clean as a whistle.

 

 

　　Andy:What is the use?

 

 

　　Tom: I am sure you will leave a good impression on the boss.

 

 

　　Andy:I hope so, but……

 

 

　　Tom: But what? You should believe in yourself. You are the top student and you deserve a decent and good position.

 

 

　　Andy:You can say that again, but I still got the jitters.

 

 

　　Tom: Pull yourself together, mate. You can make it. Now I can give you a suggestion.

 

 

　　Andy:What is it?

 

 

　　Tom: Take a deep breath and say to yourself: BE A MAN!

 

 

　　Andy:Ok, now I am not a chicken.

 

 

　　1) I got the jitters. 我紧张不安。

 

 

　　2) He is clean as a whistle. 他十分亮丽。

 

 

　　【请你猜猜看】挑战自我，情景抢答也刺激！

 

 

　　Here are three situations:

 

 

　　S1. You are asked to give a speech in front of a large crowd, but you have never tried before. What do you feel then?

 

 

　　S2. One of the girls is talking about a boy. "He is really handsome and cool as well." What does it mean? Can you use another sentence to express the same meaning?

 

 

　　S3. Your friend Peter is asked to give a speech at the meeting, but he is a bit nervous. What suggestion can you give him? (Please use a sentence we learned today.)

 

1) He is up in arms against this idea.

 

 

　　NOTE1: idea注意发音没有儿化；

 

 

　　NOTE2: He is totally against this idea.

 

 

　　2) Upon my life!

 

 

　　NOTE1: 是个短语，可以放在句前或句末使用；

 

 

　　NOTE2: I assure you of my words.

 

 

　　【世博VOA】洗耳恭听，两个句子小菜一碟！

 

 

　　Here is the story.

 

 

　　During the summer vacations, some of the college students usually plan not to go back home. They decide to get a part-time job to earn some pocket money or they take an adventure in the rural mountains during the holiday. At the same time, as they have said, they can get some working experience and know more about the society, which will be of great help for their future work. Unfortunately, the teachers are often up in arms against their ideas. They say that it is not safe to leave them alone at school during the vacation. Even if they swear upon their lives, the school won't allow them to stay on campus for the sake of safety. But in my opinion, the school may have a try. Anyhow, they are grown-ups.

 

 

　　1) He is up in arms against this idea. 他强烈反对这个主意。

 

 

　　2) Upon my life! 我敢断言(担保)！

 

 

　　【请你猜猜看】挑战自我，情景抢答也刺激！

 

 

　　Here are three situations:

 

 

　　S1. Do you think it is a good idea to let a seven-year-old child walk across the road by himself?

 

 

　　S2. -I say you are the only one in my heart.

 

 

　　-Maybe you are trying to flatter me. Can you swear?

 

 

　　S3. We are totally different. In our opinion, we all think it is the most effective way to solve the problem of laid-off workers. From this sentence, can you tell me what's their opinion?