Ⅳ.对话篇
Beth: How did you enjoy the weekend in the countryside Sally?
贝丝:在乡下的周末过得愉快吗,莎莉?
Sally: I had a great time. The fresh air, the peace and quiet and I got to know many new people.
莎莉:我玩得很开心。空气清新、心情平静、环境安宁,而且我认识了很多新人。
Beth: Why do you say that the people you work with are 'new' people?
贝丝:你为什么说和你一起工作的人是“新”人?
Sally: Because at work I only saw their professional business image. On the outing I saw their fun side.
莎莉:因为在单位我只看到他们职业化的工作形象。在外面玩的时候我看到了他们有趣的一面。
Beth: Do you think that the weekend away made the team more productive?
贝丝:你认为周末旅游能提高团队的效率吗?
Sally: I really did think so. I got to know everyone so much better so that our communication will be smoother.
莎莉:我确实这么认为。我多了解了每个人,这样我们的交流就更容易了。
Beth: I hope that I can go in the next outing!
贝丝:我希望下一次旅行我能去!
Sally: Hmmm - I'm not sure that I really want to see your fun side Beth!
莎莉:嗯―我不知道我是否真的想看到你有趣的一面,贝丝!