口语连载04：Nicole's day at school
Nicole tells her mother Susan about her successful presentation at school. Her brother Ted overhears and interrupts the conversation.Susan: How was your day at school today, Nicole?
Nicole: It was great, Mom. I gave a presentation on Hillary Clinton in government class. Afterwards, my teacher paid me a compliment.
Susan: What did she say?
Nicole: She said my presentation was head and shoulders above the others.
Susan: Way to go!
Nicole: She also said I should go into politics, just like Hillary.
Ted: You're so gung ho about school. It drives me crazy.
Nicole: Ted, don't butt in! You're just jealous.
Ted: Right. You hit the nail on the head. I'm green with envy.
Nicole: Would you just shut up? You're on thin ice with me right now.
Ted: Oh no! Look at me. I'm shaking in my shoes! my teacher paid me a compliment. 我们老师表扬我了。
Way to go. 你做的对，就得这样做。
go into politics 进入政界。
gung ho 齐心协力，合作
don't butt in！ 别插话
hit the nail on the head 正中要害，说到点子上了。
I'm green with envy. 我羡慕死了，或嫉妒死了。
You're on thin ice with me right now. 现在你们跟我在同一条战线上。（同根绳上的蚂蚱。） Very useful words.Thanks a lot [b]回复 [url=http://bbs.tingroom.com/redirect.php?goto=findpost&pid=351722&ptid=165166]3#[/url] [i]石头静儿[/i] [/b]
Dear beauty, you are welcome, it's my pleasure.
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