万用句型背一背:
1.What do you usually do if you have sleeping difficulty?
你有睡眠困难时怎么做?
2.Counseling may be helpful for psychological disorders.
咨询或许对心理障碍有一定的帮助。
3.Don't take on what you can't handle. Plan ahead.
不用承担太多你处理不了的事情,事前预先做好计划。
4.Stretch at regular intervals throughout the day.
一整天都工作时要有规律地间隔着休息一会儿。
5.Taking a yoga class or learning some relaxation techniques can help you relax.
上个瑜伽班或是学习一些其他可以让自己放松的方法,有助于舒缓身心。
身临其境练一练:
本对话选自《Desperate Housewives》(绝望的主妇)。对话中Lynette到Dr.Chang诊所治疗失眠问题,可是她的孩子还是让她时刻不得安宁,很多谈论压力以及治疗的语言可以学习。
锦囊妙语学一学:
1.out of whack:运行不正常,不对头,有毛病
口语中,whacked表示筋疲力尽,累垮了的意思。
2.on my last nerve:忍无可忍,超过我忍耐的极限了。
e.g.:You are working on my last nerve.
你已经让我忍无可忍了。
3.level with sb.:对某人说实话,直言相告
e.g.:Let me level with you, if you don't come to work on time next time, I'll fire you without hesitation.
让我和你说实话吧,如果你下次不准时来上班,我毫不犹豫就开除你。