流畅英语口语教程1 Track 127

19. Wills

W: You’re late.

M: Yes, I’m really sorry. I had to wait ages for a bus.

W: Why didn’t you drive?

M: Ah, well, I’ve sold my car.

W: Oh, are you getting a new one?

M: No, I’m not getting another car. I’ve decided¹ to live without one.

W: Wow, what made you do that?

M: I think there’re too many cars, and this town is far too polluted².

W: Well, that’s true. But car is useful.

M: I don’t think so. Not in the city center anywhere. I can never find anywhere to park and spend most of time sitting in the traffic jam.

W: But how can you get to work?

M: By bicycle.

W: Don’t you think bicycle is dangerous?

M: Not really. I don’t think there is as dangerous as cars.

W: Well, I couldn’t do without my car. I have to take the children to school everyday³.

M: I don’t think children get enough exercises these days. They should walk to school.

W: Well, I haven’t got children, but I agree with Joe. I couldn’t live without my car. I sometimes have to come home late from the office.

M: Why don’t get the bus. Public transport⁴ is very good.

W: That’s not true. The buses are not very regular where I work. But anyway, I was a woman. I don’t feel safe waiting for a bus late at night.

M: Ok, I see what you mean. But don’t you worry about pollution?

W: Of course. But you don’t understand. It’s easy for you to worry about the environment. I have to worry about hurrying, shopping and children …

M: Ok, ok. You’re right. Come on. Let’s go to another drink. Hey, what do you think about my new haircut⁵?

1 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

2 polluted   

adj.被污染的

参考例句：

• Polluted air hangs over the city.城市上空被污染的空气所笼罩。
• The air was polluted by factory smoke.空气被工厂冒的烟污染了。

3 everyday   

adj.每天的，日常的，平常的

参考例句：

• Sweeping the floor is his everyday work.扫地是他的日常工作。
• He practices speaking English everyday.他每天练习说英语。

4 transport   

n.运输、运输工具；(常用复数）强烈的情绪、狂喜或狂怒； vt.运输；流放；为强烈的情绪所激动

参考例句：

• Transport has always been the key to developing trade.运输一直是发展贸易的关键。
• The books are packed up for transport.书已包扎好待运。

5 haircut   

n.理发，剪发的方式

参考例句：

• Get yourself a haircut!快去理个发吧！
• He is going to have a haircut.他要去理发。