新视野大学英语视听说教程 4 Unit 3-5

IV. Speaking Out
MODEL 1  It was a strong earthquake
Amy: Bill, it was a strong earthquake! The house was shaking, the window breaking! Terrible.
Bill: I know, it was terrible. I saw your face turn whit¹ as you ran and got  under the table.
Amy: I admit I panicked. But it wasn’t an occasion² for us to be careless. It’s better to be cautious³. There might be aftershocks.
Bill:  Or an even bigger quake!
Amy: To play it safe, let’s turn off the gas and electricity.
Bill:  Right. Let’s get the emergency earthquake kit⁴ already. It’s in the kitchen. It has food, flashlights, and a first-aid kit.
Amy: Let’s turn on the radio for news. I guess the quake measures at least 5 on the Richter Scale.

Bill: Who know what might happen tomorrow, next month or next year? After all, this city is said to be located in an earthquake zone
Amy: There hasn’t been much activity for dozens of years
Bill:  But a major quake may hit at any time.
Amy: I think we’d better move to an earthquake-proof house.
Bill:  Smart thinking!
 

1 whit   

n.一点，丝毫

参考例句：

• There's not a whit of truth in the statement.这声明里没有丝毫的真实性。
• He did not seem a whit concerned.他看来毫不在乎。

2 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。

3 cautious   

adj.十分小心的，谨慎的

参考例句：

• We should not only be bold,but also be cautious.我们不仅要大胆，而且要谨慎。
• He was cautious about his work.他对工作非常谨慎。

4 kit   

n.用具包，成套工具；随身携带物

参考例句：

• The kit consisted of about twenty cosmetic items.整套工具包括大约20种化妆用品。
• The captain wants to inspect your kit.船长想检查你的行装。