身临其境练一练：
本对话选自《Gossip Girl》(绯闻女孩)。Dan和Vanessa谈论Vanessa的新男友Nate，而因此就可以不谈与Serena分手的事情，Dan还需要时间来平复心情。
万用句型背一背：
1.I am,as a matter of fact,very disappointed.
其实我感到很沮丧。
2.I know I should face it,but I'm still of two minds.
我知道我应该去面对，但我还是犹豫不决。
3.I'm still trying to escape reality.
我仍然企图逃避现实。
4.Though we broke up last month,I still couldn't believe it.
尽管我们上个月分手了，我还是难以置信。
5.I can't believe you fall in love with Tom.
我无法相信你爱上了Tom.
锦囊妙语学一学：
1.issue：n.问题，议题;发行物;发出，发行
There was no issue at all between us. 我们之间毫无争议。
2.babbling：n.胡说，婴儿发出的咿呀声;adj.胡说的
The fellow kept babbling away and would not hold his tongue. 那个家伙唠唠叨叨地讲个不停，不肯住嘴。
3.change of pace：习惯、兴趣等的改变，更换口味
I like to take an occasional business trip for a change of pace. 我喜欢偶尔出个差调剂一下心情。
4.a fish out of water：离水的鱼，不得其所的人
I was a fish out of water in that luxurious restaurant. 在那个豪华的酒店里，我就像一条离水之鱼，很不自由。
5.from dusk till dawn：从黎明到黄昏
There's traffic in the streets from dawn till dusk. 从黎明到黄昏街上车辆川流不息。
6.be sick of：厌恶，厌倦
I'm sick of hearing your complaints,be quiet! 我已经听腻了你的抱怨，别再说了吧!