Advanced Listening Lesson 27

A: "What did Mike get you for your birthday Pam?"

B: "He got me a watch. See."

A: "That's beautiful. He must have spent a fortune on it."

B: "He's so great. I think he might propose¹ pretty soon."

A: "How do you know? Did he give you any clues²?"

B: "He took me to a jewelry³ store and asked me what type of rings I like. It was a little obvious, but at least I got to pick the one I wanted."

A: "That's not so romantic⁴?"

B: "He was never romantic. Silly and cute, but not romantic. I like all his quirkiness. He always makes me laugh."

A: "I guess you can't ask for much more than that."

B: "How is it going with you and Brad?"

A: "We broke up a week ago."

B: "I'm sorry to hear that. What happened?"

A: "I think we both just started to grow apart. I wasn't surprised."

B: "Are you doing ok?"

A: "Actually, I'm feeling great. I guess I needed some freedom."

B: "Have you started seeing other guys yet?"

A: "Not yet, but I when I meet a decent⁵ guy, I wouldn't mind dating again."

B: "What kind of guy are you looking for?"

A: "Although my relationship with Brad wasn't that bad, I want a guy who likes to go out more. Brad always spent all his time studying and researching for school. It was quite boring."

B: "You definitely⁶ need a guy who likes to have fun."

A: "I wouldn't mind dating a romantic guy. Maybe I'm dreaming, but a nice walk down the beach, or dancing in the moonlight would be something I would love to do."

B: "Hey. There are guys like that. All you have to do is find the right one."

A: "But that's the hard part. I always fall for the guy who is smart. And then after a couple of months, I get bored."

B: "Doesn't a tall, good looking guy turn you on?"

A: "Not really. What should I do?"

B: "We should go to a club this Saturday and find a smart romantic guy. How does that sound?"

A: "That sounds like a plan. Let's do it."

B: "Great. I'll see you at nine then."

A: "Ok. See you later."

1 propose   

v.提出，建议；提名，推荐

参考例句：

• Did he propose marriage to you?他向你求婚了吗？
• I propose resting for an hour.我建议休息一小时。

2 clues   

n.线索( clue的名词复数 )；提示；（帮助警方破案的）线索；（纵横填字谜、游戏或问题的）提示词语

参考例句：

• The police think the videotape may hold some vital clues to the identity of the killer. 警方认为那盘录像带可能录有能确认凶手身份的一些重要线索。
• contextual clues to the meaning 上下文提供的理解其含义的线索

3 jewelry   

n.（jewllery）（总称）珠宝

参考例句：

• The burglars walked off with all my jewelry.夜盗偷走了我的全部珠宝。
• Jewelry and lace are mostly feminine belongings.珠宝和花边多数是女性用品。

4 romantic   

adj.浪漫的，风流的，传奇性的，夸大的，想象的，浪漫派的

参考例句：

• She thinks it will be romantic to be an actress.她认为当个女演员会很浪漫。
• Her husband is very romantic.她丈夫非常浪漫。

5 decent   

adj.象样的，不错的，体面的，正派的，恰当的

参考例句：

• We want to raise our children to be decent men and women.我们盼望把孩子们培养成优秀人才。
• There isn't even a decent table in this room.这屋里连张像样的桌子也没有。

6 definitely   

adv.一定地，肯定地；明确地，确切地

参考例句：

• The team will definitely lose if he doesn't play.如果他不参加比赛，这个队肯定会输。
• I shall definitely be home before six o'clock.6点以前，我一定回家。