Basic Listening Lesson 16

 好久没见你爸爸了，他还好吗，身体不大好，不知道是生病了还是因为年龄的问题，医生也说不出个所以然来，很抱歉，希望他身体恢复得越来越好！

A: "I haven't seen your father in like 5 years. How is he doing?"

B: "He's not doing too well."

A: "Why? What's wrong?"

B: "About a year ago, he started feeling weak all the time."

A: "Is it due¹ to old age or is he sick."

B: "Maybe a little of both. The doctor's can't point out anything specifically². I think it is because he didn't take care of himself during his youth."

A: "That makes sense. It's important to take care of your health early in life."

B: "That's what my father tells me almost everyday."

A: "Well, I hope he starts feeling better. Say hi to him for me."

B: "Thanks. I'll let him know."

1 due   

n.应得物；adj.预定的，应付的，到期的，应有的

参考例句：

• I received nothing except what was due to me.除了我应得的东西，我并未接受任何东西。
• The rocket is due to lift off at noon on Friday.火箭定于星期五中午发射。

2 specifically   

adv.明确地，具体地；特别地，特意

参考例句：

• The book was written specifically for children.这本书是特地为儿童编写的。
• I told you specifically not to do that.我明确地告诉你不要那样做。