2014年ESL之日常生活 23 Being Rescued

 

Being Rescued

Irma: Do you really think we’ll be rescued? It’s been six hours and I’m losing hope. 

Bert: It’s hard to say. I’m sure search and rescue teams are looking for us as we speak. 

Irma: But what if they don’t come in time? We didn’t bring any provisions and we’re almost out of water. 

Bert: You’re afraid of starvation and dying of thirst? I think we’d die from hypothermia or exposure to the elements first. 

Irma: Thanks. I hadn’t thought of that until you mentioned it. Hey, I think that’s the sound of a helicopter. 

Bert: You’re hearing things. That’s not a helicopter. 

Irma: I think I hear search and rescue dogs. I think they’re onto our scent¹! 

Bert: I think you’re starting to hallucinate. I don’t hear anything. 

Irma: Can’t you just humor me? I’m trying to keep hope alive. 

Bert: Oh, sure. Hey, I think I hear something. 

Irma: You do? 

Bert: Yeah, it’s Santa Claus on his sleigh. 

 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse 

1 scent   

n.气味，香味，香水，线索，嗅觉；v.嗅，发觉

参考例句：

• The air was filled with the scent of lilac.空气中弥漫着丁香花的芬芳。
• The flowers give off a heady scent at night.这些花晚上散发出醉人的芳香。