戀愛物語第一次約會的六大忠告

 

【聽力文本】

Step 1: Ask permission 得到家長的允許

Before you leave, ask your parents’ permission. Tell them where you are going and agree on a curfew.

Don’t be late. If you want to go out on a second date you will need your parents’ approval.

 

Step 2: Plan ahead    提前計劃

Choose a location that allows you and your date to engage in conversation but also has an enjoyable atmosphere. If conversation is slow, events will spark discussion.

 

Step 3: Be yourself 避免做作

Be yourself – do not act, fake, or pretend to be someone you are not. Expressing sincerity and honesty is your best bet.

Don’t gossip about other people. Keep a positive attitude with the focus on you and your date.

 

Step 4: Ask questions about your date 關(guān)心約會的對象

Ask your date questions to learn more about them and discover common interests. Listen to them attentively.

If you find that you are doing all of the listening don’t hesitate to politely interrupt with information about yourself.

 

Step 5: Do not abandon your principles 保持原則

Do not abandon your principles when it comes to kissing or sexual activity. Decide what feels right for you and set limits for yourself.

 

Step 6: Treat your date with respect 尊重對方

Do not pressure your date to engage in activities that they are not comfortable with. Treat them with respect and you are more likely to get a second date.

 

 【重點講解】

1.    curfew.

n. ①宵禁, 戒嚴(yán)宵,禁令,宵禁時間

We mustn’t go out during curfew.

在宵禁時間里我們不能出去。

②兒童晚間必須在家的時間

2.  principles

     n. 原則, 原理, 道義, 節(jié)操

3. sincerity

    n. .真實;誠心誠意;純真

His sincerity is not in question.

他的真誠不容置疑。

He tried hard to satisfy me of his sincerity.

他竭力讓我了解他的誠意。

4.    permission

    n.①允許, 許可, 準(zhǔn)許,批準(zhǔn)

Did he give you permission to take that?

他允許你拿那個東西了嗎?

I have obtained a written permission from the chairman.

我從主席那里獲得了書面許可。

With your permission I'll leave now.

有你的允許, 我這就離開。

The article was reproduced by the special permission of the President.

由于總統(tǒng)的特殊允許, 這篇文章被復(fù)印了一份。

②許可證；書面許可

 

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