2014年ESL之日常生活 25 Finding a Roommate

Finding a Roommate 

Carlos: Now that your boyfriend has moved out, you need a roommate. There’s no way you can afford this apartment on your own. 

Inez: I know, but I really don’t want to live with a stranger. I’d have to put up with all of their quirks¹. 

Carlos: I don’t think you have a choice. You need someone to split the rent and the cost of utilities, not to mention your cable bill. 

Inez: I’d need someone who could keep the common areas neat and clean, and who can keep their hands off my stuff. 

Carlos: I’m sure you’ll manage to find someone with those qualities. 

Inez: They’d have to help with chores around the apartment, too, and pitch in with general upkeep. 

Carlos: No doubt there’s someone out there who wouldn’t mind doing that. 

Inez: Hey, aren’t you looking for a place to live? You could move in here. 

Carlos: You mean share an apartment with you? No thanks. 

Inez: Why not? 

Carlos: I’d just rather not. I don’t think we’d suit. 

Inez: Why wouldn’t we? 

Carlos: Do you really want me to spell it out for you? 

Inez: Yes, in fact, I insist. 

Carlos: All right. Let’s just say that you’re a little bit grouchy² in the mornings. You know that monster in the Alien movies? 

Inesz: Yes. [silence.] 

Carlos: Ouch! Ouch! Stop hitting me! 

 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse 

1 quirks   

n.奇事，巧合( quirk的名词复数 )；怪癖

参考例句：

• One of his quirks is that he refuses to travel by train. 他的怪癖之一是不愿乘火车旅行。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• All men have their own quirks and twists. 人人都有他们自己的怪癖和奇想。 来自《现代英汉综合大词典》

2 grouchy   

adj.好抱怨的；愠怒的

参考例句：

• Grouchy people are always complaining for no reason.满腹牢骚的人总是毫无理由地抱怨。
• Sometimes she is grouchy, but all in all she is an excellent teacher.有时候她的脾气很坏，但总的来说她还是一位好老师。