Waiting for Doughnuts 甜甜圈悲歌

	每週 二 出刊.2008.07.29   常春藤生活英語
	本 期 目 錄 簡介/舊報明細 •Waiting for Doughnuts 甜甜圈悲歌 •Building Your Vocabulary •Phrases for Learning •Tips In Use 前進阿拉斯加 妳準備好我們的賞鯨冒險之旅了嗎？ 看圖作文   Waiting for Doughnuts 甜甜圈悲歌 Nick found a newly opened doughnut store on the way home. Because he felt curious and hungry, he decided to buy some. Despite the long line of people that were already waiting in front of the shop, Nick lined up. He waited for almost an hour, but he didn't intend to give up. The whole time, Nick kept picturing the delicious doughnuts and all of the flavors he could choose from. The closer he got to the counter, the more excited he became. Finally, it was Nick's turn to be served. Just as he was ready to order, the clerk apologized and told him the doughnuts were all sold out. Nick was really upset. After waiting for so long, all he got was an empty stomach and a huge disappointment. 尼克在回家途中發現了一家新開的甜甜圈店。出於好奇和飢腸轆轆，他決定要買些來嚐嚐。儘管客人已在店前大排長龍，尼克還是排了隊。他等了將近一個小時，卻不打算放棄。 　　 在排隊的這段時間裡，尼克不斷地想像著美味的甜甜圈以及所有他能選擇的口味。他愈是靠近櫃檯，心中愈是興奮。 　　 終於輪到尼克被接待了。當他正準備要開口點選時，店員竟向他道歉，並告訴他所有的甜甜圈都賣完了。尼克沮喪的不得了。經過如此漫長的等待，他所等到的只有個空盪盪的胃和極大的失望。 Building Your Vocabulary   1. curious　a. 好奇的 I'm curious about what's inside that box. 我很好奇那盒子裡有什麼東西。 2. despite　prep. 儘管，任憑 Despite the rain, they went hiking. 儘管下雨，他們還是去健行。 3. picture　vt. 想像，設想 The result isn't what I pictured it would be. 結果跟我想像中的不一樣。 4. serve　vt. 接待（顧客） The waitress wasn't very polite when she served us. 女服務生在接待我們時顯得不是很有禮貌。 Phrases for Learning   1. it is + 所有格 + turn　　輪到某人 Today, it is your turn to wash the dishes. 今天換你洗碗了。 2. be sold out　　賣光 The tickets for the concert were all sold out. 那場音樂會的票全都銷售一空了。 Tips In Use   Despite the long line of people... （儘管客人……大排長龍……） 1. despite + 名詞／動名詞　　儘管／雖然…… = in spite of + 名詞／動名詞 People still rely on cars in spite of the rising oil prices. （儘管油價上漲，人們仍依賴汽車。） 2. despite the fact + that 子句　　儘管／雖然…… = in spite the fact + that 子句 Despite the fact that he's turning 25, Mike still acts childish. （儘管麥克都快滿二十五歲了，他的行為仍十分幼稚。） 注意: 由於 despite 及 in spite of 均視為介詞，故其後不可直接接 that 子句作受詞，而須先在其後加 the fact 作其受詞，然後再接 that 子句，此 that 子句乃其前 the fact 的同位語。 前期文章 全部歷史文章 出刊日期 出刊主題 2008-07-22 4Real 真英雄真故事 2008-07-15 Destination: Alaska前進阿拉... 2008-07-08 Beaches from Coast to Coast ... 2008-07-01 P.T. Barnum—Not Just a Circ... 主編推薦   •瘋知識，全年不打烊！ •改變穿著~不再被「油」所苦 •海灘玩樂用品集合！ •阿泳和陽子的韓流戀愛 我要訂閱這份報紙 我要取消這份報紙 訂報說明 ．本電子報內容由 普及美語雜誌社 提供 PChome ePaper 電子報版權所有，關於電子報發送有任何疑問，請聯絡 客服 台北市敦化南路二段105號11樓 ，TEL：(02)2708-8038，FAX：(02)27094848。
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