移动英语－精选对话2级第 1 部分-05

　　A: What kind of dress are you looking for?
B: Since it’s getting warmer, I want something lightweight. What material do you think would be best?
A: Let’s see. There is. We can go to several stores. Personally I like a cotton dress for spring.
B: So do I. And I could wear all summer too. I want something I can use for a long time.
A: What color would you like? Yellow and green would be good colors for you.
B: Oh, I want a white dress.
A: Are you sure? It’s not a very practical¹ color. It gets dirty so fast.
B: I know. But I am getting married on Saturday. And white is the traditional color for a wedding dress.
A: There are some many kind of dresses. They are very beautiful.
B: Let’s choose some.
Unit Ten What to wear today? ( Stella’s husband is going to attend a party, so he asked Stellar about what to wear)
A: Stella, I’m going to attend a party tonight. What should I wear?
B: Is it formal or informal²?
A: I guess it’s formal.
B: Then you should dress well.
A: That’s right.
B: I think a white with a blue tie looks nice on you.
A: You are smart.
B: Of course. The sport shoes don’t go with the formal occasion³.
A: You’re right. What kind of shoes should I wear?
B: The brown leather shoes go well with your trousers.
A: Good idea. Oh, by the way, would you please pick me up after the party, honey?
B: It’ll be too late. You’d better take a taxi.
A: Okay.

1 practical   

adj.实际的，实践的；实用的，应用的；有实际经验的

参考例句：

• He is a practical person.他是位很讲实际的人。
• Your invention is clever,but not practical.你的发明很巧，但不实用。

2 informal   

adj.非正式的，不拘礼的，通俗的

参考例句：

• I got an informal reception.我受到了非正式接待。
• The leaders met over informal lunches.领袖们在非正式午餐时进行会晤。

3 occasion   

n.场合，时机，机会，诱因，理由；vt.惹起，引起

参考例句：

• Her dress was too showy for such a formal occasion.在如此正式的场合，她的服装过分华丽了。
• Her tears were fought back on such an occasion.在这种场合下她忍住了眼泪。