英语口语材料

心之所向，所向披靡

dash v. to destroy 使破灭 practically ad. almost 差不多

nil n. zero 零

basic a. of a primary level 起码的，最基本的

generous a. willing to give more than one expected 慷慨的

tip n. a small amount of money given for a service provided 小费，赏钱fascinate a. to attract the strong attention and interest of sb. 吸引,迷住

abrupt a. sudden and unexpected 突然地,出其不意的

would-be a. wanting to do a particular thing 想要做……的

scribble v. to write in a hurry 潦草地书写

keep body and soul together 勉强维持生活

Larry’s Dream

Larry had always wanted to become a movie star. His hopes for success were dashed again and again, however. Hollywood just did not seem interested. But Larry refused to admit that his chances of getting into movies were practically nil. Someday, he tol d himself, his big opportunity would come.

To keep body and soul together, Larry found a job parking cars for one of Hollywood’s big restaurants. The pay was basic but since the guests were quite generous with th eir tips, he managed to make a living.

One day he recognized an important film director driving into the parking lot and get ting out of his car. Larry had recently heard that the man was making a new picture. Larry got into the car and prepared to drive it on into the lot and park it. Then he sto pped, jumped out and ran over to the director. “Excuse me, sir, but I think it’s only fa ir to tell you that it’s now or never if you want me in your new picture. A lot of big co mpanies are after me.”

Fascinated by Larry’s abrupt statement, the director stopped. “Yes? Which companie s?”

“Well,” replied the would-be star, “there’s the telephone company, the gas compan y, and the electric company, to mention only a few.”

The director laughed, then scribbled something on a card and handed it to the young man. “Come and see me tomorrow.”

Larry got a small part in the director’s next film. He was on his way!

1 . Dream One: to become a scientist

Work in a laboratory, conduct experiments, do research, make an invention, make a discovery, improve people’s lives, make the world a better place

2. Dream Two: to become a pop singer

famous singer, give a performance, entertain people, communicate with the audienc e, dream of becoming, sing to people, different parts of the world, give a show, be br oadcast on the radio and TV, records and CDs, sell well

3. Dream Three: to own a large house with many stories and rooms, by the sea, a gar den in the front and at the back, trees and lawns, have a good view, live with those