Helen: So what are we all doing at Christmas? Tim, youve got a few days off work, havent you? Tim: Indeed I have Helen, and Im popping over to Poland for a few days. Im looking forward to a nice cosy Christmas. Fancy joining me? Helen: Ive already been invited, thank you very much. Michal and I had quite a long chinwag the other day. Itd be nice to see him but Ive already made plans. Im spending Christmas and New Year with my Mum and Dad, and Alice, it would be really nice if you could join us. Alice: Thanks Helen, Id love to. But you know Im working over the New Year, so Ill have to come back before you do. Tim: Yeah, but at least you wont be on your own for the main event. Vocabulary: 字汇 to pop over: 去某地 to visit briefly cosy (adj): 感觉舒适 wamp3 and comfortable fancy joining me?: 想要一起去吗? would you like to join me? over the New Year:新年期间 for a period of time around New Year to have a chinwag:聊过天 to have a chat the main event:重大活动 the most important occasion (here, Christmas day) 本单元语言点是现在进行式表示未来的安排,请看下面的解释和例句 Present continuous for future arrangements Present continuous for future arrangements 以现在进行式表示未来的安排 |