[P25-7]

　　A) Go to the lab for a quick look.

　　B) Check on what’s for dinner.

　　C) Have a run before they eat.

　　D) Go and see if they have dropped anything in the lab.

　　W: Could we drop by the lab for a minute? I have some experiments running that I need tocheck on before dinner.

　　M: Sure. I have plenty of time. I’d be interested to see what you’re working on, anyway.

　　Q: What will they do?

　　注：1. drop by, drop in, drop over 順便拜訪

　　stop by, stop in, stop over

　　[P28-7]

　　A) No, he missed it.

　　B) Yes, he did.

　　C) No, he didn’t.

　　D) Yes, he probably did.

　　W: Did you watch the game last night?

　　M: I wouldn' t have missed it for anything!

　　Q: Did the man watch the game last night?

　　注：I wouldn' t have missed it for anything! 用否定的句子表達肯定的含義。

　　I couldn't agree with you more. 表示同意

　　could be better 不好

　　couldn't be better 很好

　　could be worse 還不錯

　　couldn't be worse 糟糕透頂

　　-My rent is going to be increased. My motocycle needs repair and I have to go to the dentist.

　　-Well, I think things could be worse.(安慰)