[P25-7]
A) Go to the lab for a quick look.
B) Check on what’s for dinner.
C) Have a run before they eat.
D) Go and see if they have dropped anything in the lab.
W: Could we drop by the lab for a minute? I have some experiments running that I need tocheck on before dinner.
M: Sure. I have plenty of time. I’d be interested to see what you’re working on, anyway.
Q: What will they do?
注：1. drop by, drop in, drop over 順便拜訪
stop by, stop in, stop over
[P28-7]
A) No, he missed it.
B) Yes, he did.
C) No, he didn’t.
D) Yes, he probably did.
W: Did you watch the game last night?
M: I wouldn' t have missed it for anything!
Q: Did the man watch the game last night?
注：I wouldn' t have missed it for anything! 用否定的句子表達(dá)肯定的含義。
I couldn't agree with you more. 表示同意
could be better 不好
couldn't be better 很好
could be worse 還不錯
couldn't be worse 糟糕透頂
-My rent is going to be increased. My motocycle needs repair and I have to go to the dentist.
-Well, I think things could be worse.(安慰)