世博英语札记【23】1999年11月19日札记

1999年11月19日

1.Married for money

A couple was having a heated discussion regarding the family finances.Finally the wife exploded:"If it weren't for my money,the television set wouldn't be here.If it weren't for my money,that easy chair you're sitting in wouldn't be here.If it weren't for my money,this house wouldn't be here."

"Are you kidding?"her husband snorted."If it weren't for your money,I wouldn't be here."

大家把上面的短文自己讲一遍,就完全掌握了"If it weren't be...wouldn't..."的虚拟语气用法.

2.--Do you think if tomorrow's party will be called off because of the weather?
--Not that I know of.

--你觉得明天的聚会会因为天气而取消吗?
--据我所知不会的.

3.--Did you enjoy the football game?
--You bet I did.

--你喜欢足球比赛吗?
--那当然了.