中級美語對話 (第16講)

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16. Study or Flunk p.101
     Kim bumps into her classmate, Pak.
     K: What's the matter, Pak? You look depressed. Did someone just die or what?
     P: Well, someone is going to soon.
     K: Oh, my God! Really? Who is it?
     P: Me. I flunked the exam and my dad's going to kill me.
     K: How come you flunked? I thought you did everything the fortuneteller told you to do.
     P: I thought so, too. I was sure of passing. That's why I went to see him this morning.
     K: Well, what did he say?
     P: He said I flunked because I did everything very well except that I forgot one thing.
     K: What's that?
     P: I didn't study!
     My teacher failed/flunked me.
     Don't fail me. = Don't let me down. 不要讓我失望 disappointed
     grade 分數 You have a failing grade.
     bump into (口) encounter 正式詞
     I feel encouraged by his words.
     It is hot here or what?
     Who is it? It's me.
     exaggerate v.夸大
     I don't think so.(常用) = I think not.
     sb be sure of sth = sb be sure that 從句
     Bruce is a fine guy except that he is stingy.