Advanced Listening Lesson 14

A: "Wow Billy. Looks like you lost a lot of weight. I could hardly recognize you."

B: "Thanks. I've been on a diet for about 6 months. I'm going to ask Rachel to marry me soon and I want to be mentally and physically¹ healthy."

A: "What does being overweight have anything to do with marriage? If you love each other, that's enough right?"

B: "Yeah, but I want to show her how much she means to me, and this is one way of proving it. I am changing for the better."

A: "Good for you. Hey, when do you plan on proposing² to her?"

B: "I think I am going to propose³ to her on our 2 year anniversary⁴."

A: "Is she expecting it, or will it be a surprise?"

B: "I think she expects me to ask her one of these days, but not anytime soon."

A: "You sure you want to settle down already? You're only 25 years old?"

B: "Yeah, I didn't think I would get married until I was 30, but when you know she is the one, why wait."

A: "That's true. Hey, I hope everything works⁵ out. You're going to invite me to your wedding right?"

B: "Of course man."

A: "Gosh, I'm still shocked how much weight you lost. You're getting real skinny now."

B: "I am working on a six pack now. I have two lines starting to show up. I've been spending a lot of time at the gym. It is hard work, but I feel so good after working out."

A: "Where do you work out?"

B: "I have a membership⁶ at Bally's. It's not too expensive and I like all the equipment they have."

A: "I've been thinking about joining a gym. Are they having any specials right now?"

B: "Yeah, they do. They have free enrollment⁷ and first month free. You should come by. I'll show you around. I can take in a guest so you can try it out before signing up."

A: "That sounds good. Let's go this Saturday."

B: "Cool. I'll call you in the morning."

 

 

1 physically   

adj.物质上，体格上，身体上，按自然规律

参考例句：

• He was out of sorts physically,as well as disordered mentally.他浑身不舒服，心绪也很乱。
• Every time I think about it I feel physically sick.一想起那件事我就感到极恶心。

2 proposing   

v.提议，建议( propose的现在分词 )；打算；提供（解释）；提出（行动，计划或供表决的方案等）

参考例句：

• The bridegroom ended his speech by proposing a toast to the hosts. 新郎向主人敬酒结束了他的讲话。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• He acted as pioneer in proposing the method. 他是率先创导这一方法的人。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

3 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。

4 anniversary   

n.周年(纪念日)

参考例句：

• They celebrate their wedding anniversary annually.他们每年庆祝一番结婚纪念日。
• Today is my parents'30th wedding anniversary.今天是我父母结婚30周年纪念日。

5 works   

n.作品，著作；工厂，活动部件，机件

参考例句：

• We expect writers to produce more and better works.我们期望作家们写出更多更好的作品。
• The novel is regarded as one of the classic works.这篇小说被公认为是最优秀的作品之一。

6 membership   

n.成员资格，会员全体，从属关系

参考例句：

• I must renew my membership of the sailing club.我必须延续我的航海俱乐部会员的资格。
• He made up his mind to apply for membership in the Party.他决心申请入党。

7 enrollment   

n.注册或登记的人数；登记

参考例句：

• You will be given a reading list at enrollment.注册时你会收到一份阅读书目。
• I just got the enrollment notice from Fudan University.我刚刚接到复旦大学的入学通知书。