英语听力短剧 39谈谈环保问题

Episode¹ 39: Think about the planet²

Harry³: Hey there!

Olivia: Hi Harry, come and have a seat!

Harry: OK – I’ll just get a coffee...hang on...where’s Tony?

Magda: He’s off sick...

Olivia: And you’ll notice that there’s a new chef in here!

Harry: Carlos! What’s he doing working here?

Magda: He’s taken over while Tony’s away...

Harry: Well, good on him – he’s always wanted his own restaurant! I guess this café will have to do for now...

Olivia: Yeah...it’s good experience for him!

Harry: Carlos! Hey, Carlos! Could I have a coffee, mate⁴?

Harry: Carlos? Hello!? ... Well, I hope he’s a good chef...because he’s a terrible waiter!

Olivia: Oh go on...give him a break!

Magda: Yeah – it’s really busy in here right now. Be patient!

Harry: Busy? Yeah – tell me about it! Everywhere is today – I couldn’t find anywhere to park my car. I had to leave it miles away.

Olivia: Park your car? I thought you took your bike everywhere!

Harry: Well, I used to, but sometimes it’s just easier to drive, isn’t it?

Magda: Lazy!

Harry: I’m not lazy! I do lots of sport – play football every week...

Olivia: Do you drive to the football pitch?

Harry: Erm, yeah..usually...

Olivia: You should use your bike more often....It’s better for you, and for the environment!

Johnny: Hello all! Hey, is that Carlos behind the counter?

All: Yes it is...

Johnny: What’s he doing there?

Olivia: Long story...

Johnny: Blimey...have you seen the traffic out there?

Olivia: Not you as well?!

Johnny: Me what?

Olivia: Driving!

Johnny: Of course I drive...how else would I get around?

Magda: I always use public transport...it’s very good here in London, even if it’s quite expensive...

Olivia: Not as expensive as a car...

Harry: That’s true...!

Olivia: You should all cycle more!

Johnny: I’m not cycling...it’s tiring. And dangerous!

Harry: And the weather here is terrible – cycling in the rain isn’t any fun!

Magda: That’s true...that’s why I get the tube or the bus.

Olivia: Well, I think you should all think about your health...and the future of the planet!

Harry: Yeah, yeah, yeah...whatever...

Olivia: It’s important! Cars make so much pollution!

Magda: Yeah – Olivia’s right!

Johnny: Scientists are finding⁵ ways to stop pollution – that’s their job...

Olivia: Maybe, but we should all help to help the planet!

Harry: I don’t know about the planet....I just think right now we should try to help Carlos!

 

重点词汇语法讲解

Glossary⁶

to take over (phrasal v.) - to take control of something v. 接管，接收，取得主导地位

如：Has the party been taken over by extremists?

该党是否已被极端分子控制？

The firm has been taken over by an American conglomerate⁷.

该公司已被美国一企业集团接管。

lazy (adj.) - not wanting to do any work adj. 懒惰的，懒散的

如：The lazy man's the beggar's brother.

[谚]懒鬼是乞丐的兄弟。

A lazy youth, a lousy age.

[谚]少壮不努力，老大徒悲伤。

pitch (n.) - the field where football is played 球场

traffic (n.) - cars and otheer vehicles on the road n. （人或车等）交通流量

Traffic was badly snarled⁸ up near the accident.

车祸现场附近交通极为混乱。

the tube (n.) - the London underground 地铁

1 episode   

n.（作品的一段）情节，插曲，系列事件中之一

参考例句：

• The episode was a huge embarrassment for all concerned.这段小插曲令所有有关人员都感到非常尴尬。
• This episode remains sharply engraved on my mind.这段经历至今仍深深地铭刻在我的心中。

2 planet   

n.行星

参考例句：

• Neptune is the furthest planet from the sun. 海王星是离太阳最远的行星。
• Rubbish, however, is only part of the problem of polluting our planet. 然而, 垃圾只是我们这个星球的污染问题的一个方面。

3 harry   

vt.掠夺，蹂躏，使苦恼

参考例句：

• Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天，人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。
• Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。

4 mate   

n.伙伴，同事；配偶；大副；v.(使)交配

参考例句：

• Where is the mate to this glove?这副手套的另一只在哪儿？
• She has been a faithful mate to him.她一直是他忠实的配偶。

5 finding   

n.发现，发现物；调查的结果

参考例句：

• The finding makes some sense.该发现具有一定的意义。
• That's an encouraging finding.这是一个鼓舞人心的发现。

6 glossary   

n.注释词表；术语汇编

参考例句：

• The text is supplemented by an adequate glossary.正文附有一个详细的词汇表。
• For convenience,we have also provided a glossary in an appendix.为了方便，我们在附录中也提供了术语表。

7 conglomerate   

n.综合商社，多元化集团公司

参考例句：

• The firm has been taken over by an American conglomerate.该公司已被美国一企业集团接管。
• An American conglomerate holds a major share in the company.一家美国的大联合企业持有该公司的大部分股份。

8 snarled   

v.（指狗）吠，嗥叫， （人）咆哮( snarl的过去式和过去分词 )；咆哮着说，厉声地说

参考例句：

• The dog snarled at us. 狗朝我们低声吼叫。
• As I advanced towards the dog, It'snarled and struck at me. 我朝那条狗走去时，它狂吠着向我扑来。 来自《简明英汉词典》