Philip:I plan to go to the Southeast Asia this summer vacation.
Selina:Which country do you want to go?Thailand?Philippines?
Philip:No,I don't want to go there.There are many civil wars in these countries.That's too messy.Another reason is the communication.
Selina:Why?Your English is very good.
Philip:Yeah,but I cant get through to their English.
Selina:Ha-ha,yeah.Their pronunciation is too strange.
译文:
瑟琳娜:嘿,菲利普。这个假期我要去都灵。但是我很烂的意大利语是最大问题。我怕很难与当地人沟通。
菲利普:别担心。你的意大利语的水平可以应付的。
瑟琳娜:我想只能应付一些日常对话。
菲利普:对你来说够了吧。孰能生巧,有机会就练习。这次你会有很好的环境练习你的意大利语了。
瑟琳娜:好呀,你真很有帮助。你给了我很大的信心。你怎么计划你的假期?
菲利普:我准备去东南亚。
瑟琳娜:去哪个国家?泰国?菲律宾?
菲利普:不,我不想去那里了。这些国家有战乱。太乱了。另一个原因就是沟通问题。
瑟琳娜:为什么?你的英语很好呀。
菲利普:是呀,但是我听不懂他们的英语。
瑟琳娜:哈哈,是呀。他们的发音很奇怪。
高频词补给站:
slow down:减速,放慢速度;使……慢下来
understand:[?nd?st?nd]vt.理解;懂;获悉;vi.理解;懂得;熟悉
follow:[f?l??]vt.跟随;遵循;追求;密切注意n.跟随;追随
repeat:[r?pi?t]vt.重复;复制;背诵n.重复;副本
pardon:[pɑ?d(?)n]n.原谅;赦免;宽恕vt.原谅;赦免;宽恕
文化知识空投坊:
How to Find a Public Restroom
One of the quickest ways for a human being to lose dignity is not finding a restroom in time to meet bodily needs.When you are traveling,especially to unfamiliar towns and areas,hunting down a restroom can be challenging.And access to public restrooms is vital for people with certain diseases such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis,which affect over 1.4 million Americans,reported the CCFA November 2010.If you plan ahead,you will be able to anticipate where public restrooms are located.Many restaurants,hotels and shops have public access to restaurants,and you usually don't have to buy anything to use them.Your cell phone may run applications that help you find restrooms in your vicinity.
Instructions
1.Check with your cell phone provider or the maker of your phone to inquire about particular applications that will designate restrooms.
2.Locate on your travel map the symbols for restrooms and rest areas.
3.Check at Chambers of Commerce and Welcome Centers.
4.Contact a park authority or check a park map for rest rooms.
5.Visit the local library during operating hours.
怎么找到公共卫生间
在不失尊严的情况下来解决生理需求,有个快捷的方法。当你去旅行,特别是不熟悉的地方,找到卫生间就是个挑战。公共厕所对于那些有特殊疾病的人更为关键,像是克罗恩病和溃疡性结肠炎患者。根据CCFA,2010年11月的报告,美国有140万人受到找不到公厕的困扰。如果你能够提前知道哪里能找到厕所将是很大帮助。很多餐馆,酒店和商店都提供免费的厕所,而不需要你消费。你也可以使用手机的软件程序查找到。
指南
1.检查你手机是否有这种软件,或者跟手机供应商要求下载这种软件。
2.在你的旅行地图上标注处位置。
3.到商会和欢迎中心查找。
4.联系公园管理处或者检查地图寻找。
5.在图书馆开放时间到访。
Section 5 意外受伤 Accidental Injuries
必备黄金应急句:
1.I was hit by a car.
我被车撞到了。
2.I dont remember what happened.
我不记得发生了什么。
3.Could you please inform this person?Here is his phone number.
能联系这个人吗?这是他的电话号码。
4.Did you see the car before it hits you?
在你被撞之前看到车了吗?
5.Try to stay put.I think you might have fractured your leg.
留在原地不要动。我想你可能骨折了。
6.We will send police and medical workers there soon.
我们马上派警察和医疗人员到场。
7.Is there anyone injured on the spot?
有人受伤了吗?
8.Is an ambulance needed?
需要救护车吗?
9.It seems that were stuck.
看起来我们被困住了。
10.The silver SUV hit me and went away.
那辆银色的SUV撞了我之后逃逸了。
11.The number of the car is NT5523.
车牌号是NT5523.
12.My head is bleeding.
我的头正在流血。
13.Where does it hurt?
哪里受伤了?
14.Could you call an ambulance for me?
能帮我叫救护车吗?
15.I fell on the ground and broke my arm.
我摔倒了,手臂骨折了。
16.Is it serious?
严重吗?
17.I sprained my ankle.
我扭伤了我的脚。
18.I was bit by a spider and got very sick.
我被蜘蛛咬了,非常不舒服。
19.I was cut by something in the left leg.
我的左腿被一些东西割伤了。
20.I will make some emergency treatment to you.
我要给你处理一下。
21.Will it take long to be put in plaster?
石膏要固定很久吗?
22.Why are you hobbling?
为什么你一瘸一拐的?
23.How should I deal with the wound?
我该如何处理伤口呢?
对话脱口而出:
对话一
Roger:Ouch.
Steve:Whats matter with you?
Roger:Its hurting.
Steve:Where does it hurt?
Roger:My ankle.I think I was cut by something in the left leg and sprained my ankle.
Steve:Is it serious?
Roger:Not really,my leg is bleeding.
Steve:I will make some emergency treatment to you.
Roger:Thank you so much.How could you deal with the wound?
Steve:There is a first-aid case in our hotel.
Roger:Thats good.
Steve:I will clean it up and cover it with a bandage and youll be fine.
Roger:I cant take bath these days,right?
Steve:Yeah,youd better keep away from the water before the wound healed.
Roger:I see.Thank you.How long will it take to heal up?
Steve:Im not sure.In three or four days you will be fine.
译文:
罗杰:好疼!
斯蒂文:怎么了?
罗杰:受伤了。
斯蒂文:哪里伤了?
罗杰:我的脚踝。我想我的左腿被什么东西割破了,脚踝也崴了。
斯蒂文:严重吗?
罗杰:不太严重,就是腿在流血。
斯蒂文:我先帮你紧急处理一下。
罗杰:多谢,你打算怎么做呢?
斯蒂文:酒店有急救箱。
罗杰:太好了。
斯蒂文:我帮你清洗一下,在过上纱布。
罗杰:我有几天都不能洗澡了,是吧?
斯蒂文:是呀,好之前都不能沾水呢。
罗杰:知道了。谢谢,多久能好?
斯蒂文:我也不清楚。3,4天就能好吧。
对话二
Policeman:911,can I help you?
Patrick:Yeah,there is a car accident here.
Policeman:Please tell me exactly the place.
Patrick:On the number 66 expressway,its about 160 kilometers from Illinois.
Policeman:Is there anyone injured on the spot?
Patrick:Yeah,there are 5 people at least.
Policeman:We will send police and medical workers there soon.Did you injure?
Patrick:Yes,a little.I was cut by something in the left leg.
Policeman:Try to stay put.I think you might have fractured your leg.
Patrick:Ok,I will.
(Car crash spot)
Doctor:Are you ok,Madam?
Karen:I think I fell on the ground and broke my arm.I just fell on a piece of glass.
Doctor:Take easy.I will clean the wound first.
Karen:Is it serious?
Doctor:Not really?The wound is not too deep.
Karen:Thank you,doctor.
Doctor:Whats matter with you,sir?
Patrick:My leg is bleeding.And I cant move.
Doctor:Your leg has been fractured.
Patrick:How do you deal with the wound?
Doctor:We‘ll have it fixed with splints.And then you will be sent to hospital.In the hospital,we'll put you in a cast.
Patrick:Will it take long to be put in plaster?
Doctor:In three or four months.
译文:
警察:911,能为您做什么?
帕特里克:是的,这里发生交通事故。
警察:请告诉我准确的地点。
帕特里克:在66号洲际公路上,离伊利诺斯州有160公里。
警察:现场有人受伤吗?
帕特里克:是呀至少有5人。
警察:我们马上派警察和医护人员到场。您受伤了吗?
帕特里克:是,一点点。我的腿被什么东西割伤了。
警察:在原地不要动。我想有骨折的可能。
帕特里克:好的,我知道了。
(车祸现场)
医生:您好好吗,女士?
凯伦:我想我摔倒了,手臂摔破了,我刚刚摔倒了一片玻璃上。