Showing Sympathy (Part 5 of 5) 表達同情
EXPRESS YOURSELF: Showing Sympathy (Part 5 of 5) 表達同情

Conversation 5(at a hospital)
Mr. Maxim: How is Sammy doing, Vickie?
Vickie: Well, he's still in a coma. We don't know when he's going to come out of it.
Mr. Maxim: It's so terrible that this had to happen to such a sweet little boy. Everyone at work sympathizes with you.
Vickie: Thank you. I appreciate your concern.
Mr. Maxim: By the way, when was the last time you ate?
Vickie: I haven't eaten in 24 hours. I haven't left Sammy since the accident.
Mr. Maxim: Let me get something for you.
Vickie: Thanks. That would be great.

Activities

1. Your best friend was in a car accident and seriously injured. You visit him in the hospital. What can you say to console him?
2. Your boss's father has passed away. What do you say to your boss at the funeral?
3. Your best friend has just found out that her boyfriend wants to break up with her. What can you say to make her feel better?
4. Your classmate is a volleyball player. Her team just lost the championship game. What can you say to show your sympathy?

會話五（在一家醫院裡）
麥克士先生：山米現在怎麼樣了，維琪？
維 琪：噢，他還在昏迷當中。我們也不知道他什麼時候會清醒過來。
麥克士先生：這件事發生在這樣一位可愛的小男孩身上真是不幸。公司裡的每個人都為你感到難過。
維 琪：謝謝你。我很感激你的關心。
麥克士先生：對了。你上一頓飯是什麼時候吃的？
維 琪：我已經廿四個小時沒有吃東西了。自車禍發生之後，我就沒離開過山米。
麥克士先生：讓我買些東西給你吃。
維 琪：謝謝你，那太好了。

活動

1. 你最好的朋友發生車禍，並且嚴重受傷，你到醫院去探視他。你能說些什麼安慰他呢？
2. 你老闆的父親過世了。你應在葬禮時向他說什麼呢？
3. 你最好的朋友剛發現她的男朋友要和她分手，你能說些什麼使她覺得好過一些呢？
4. 你的同班同學是排球隊員。她那一隊剛剛在冠軍爭奪賽中輸了，你能說些什麼表達你的同情心嗎？

【Word Bank】

coma (n) 昏迷

pass away (v phr) 死亡

The Day's Phrase
It really hurt my feelings when you broke your word about taking me fishing.

你答應帶我去釣魚卻黃牛了，真的令我很難過。

- posted by star blog @ Thursday, December 09, 2004