Lesson17

7． I’m Afraid To Speak English
我怕说英语
　
A: Can I ask you a question?
我能问你个问题吗？

B: Sure, go ahead.
当然了，问吧。

A: How do you get along with the American students in your classes?
你跟班上的美国同学相处得怎样?

B: I don’t have much contact with them.
没什么来往。

A: Really? Why not? Don’t you go up and talk to them?
真的? 为什么？你不跟他们攀谈吗?

B: No, I don’t. I’m too afraid of making mistakes in English. I don’t want to be laughed at.
不，我怕说错，怕别人笑话我。

A: You won’t get anywhere that way. You’re the one who needs to practice English, so you should make the first move. Besides, most American students are really friendly and outgoing. They will be glad to talk to you.
你这样子不行。是你需要练习英语，所以你要主动地找别人讲话。再说，大多数美国同学都很友好而且很外向，他们会很乐意跟你说英语的。

B: Thanks for the advice. I guess you’re right. It’s just hard to overcome my shyness. I really will try from now on. I promise.
谢谢你的建议。我想你说得对。我就是克服不了胆怯。从现在起我一定要试着开口，我保证。

额外成就感

contact with 接触；联系
* They have many contacts with undergraduates.
他们和大学生有许多接触。
* We have a lot of contact with local people.
我们与当地人交往密切。