中級美語對話 (第144講)

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144 Go for It
    Vicky is talking to her teacher about her English.
    (V=Vicky; T=teacher)
    V: How can I improve my English, sir?
    T: Well, the more you read, the better you'll write.
    V: And what about my spoken English?
    T: Practice makes perfect. Speak English whenever you have the chance.
    V: But I don't get many opportunities to speak English.
    T: Remember: You'll have to create opportunities yourself.
    V: What do you mean by that?
    T: You can't sit on your behind and hope that good things will come to you. You've got to go for it.
    V: I see what you mean.
    T: Good. Now go and put what you have learnt into practice.
    go for sth 努力獲取
    ma'am 女老師 madam(e)(英)
    article 文章 essay 專文
    opportunity = chance
    Don't take that chance. = Don't take risks. 冒險
    Opportunity knocks, but once. 機會只有一次
    behind —— butt *