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准备上班（06:05 AM）
Awakening from Sleep
Like any other morning, a soft instrumental lounge beat wakes me around 6:05 a.m.
Although half asleep, I force myself to jump out of bed and try to awaken from sleep.
I spend less than 20 minutes on a quick make-up, and another 20 minutes for hair styling.
While worrying about what to wear, the morning news is about to give the weather forecast for today. I suddenly realize it’s already 7:00 a.m.!
Since I’m already late, what would be the fastest way to get to work when I’m in such a rush?
Can I make it by 8 a.m.? Would it be better to make use of public transportation?
However, it will take more than an hour and a half to transfer from the bus to the subway and from subway line 3 to line 2.
Well, I prefer the control of driving myself.
Yesterday, a car accident caused the traffic jam on Jayuro.
Let’s hope it’s better this morning!
TRANS
跟往常一样，6点5分左右我随着优美的音乐闹铃起床。
虽然还没有完全睡醒，但我强迫自己下床，努力把自己从梦乡里拽出来。
不到20 分钟我已经结束了化妆，整理头发还需要20 分钟。
正在考虑要穿什么时，电视上已经开始播放天气预报了。我突然意识到已经7 点了！
这么晚了，最快捷的交通手段是什么呢？
8 点能到吗？坐公交车？
但是要从公交车站到地铁站，坐3 号线再倒2 号线的话，最少需要1 个半小时。
还是开车上班吧。昨天自由路发生了交通事故，所以导致了交通堵塞。
希望今天路况好点！
EXPRESSION
1. I like your outfit and hairdo!
你的衣服和发型真好看！
A: How do I look?
B: You look stunning. I like your outfit and hairdo!
2. I am wearing too much makeup.
我今天化的妆太浓了。
A: Don’t you think I am wearing too much makeup?
B: Well, it’s a little too much for daily makeup, but it
would be great for a night out or some other special occasion.
3. I can make better use of commuting hours.
我可以利用上下班的时间。
A: Why don’t you drive to work?
B: I prefer using public transportation.
I can make better use of commuting hours by reading books on the bus or train.
4. I am stuck on the road.
我被堵在路上了。
A: You live 5 minutes away but, why are you so late?
B: I was stuck on the road. The traffic was just too terrible!
REAL TALK
Why are you spending such a long time choosing what to wear?
你干吗花那么多时间挑衣服？
Well, I have an important client meeting this evening. What should I wear?
今晚要见重要的客户，我该穿什么呢？
Of course, you should wear something formal.
当然是要穿正装了。
Oh well, thanks for your tip! How about this? Do you think this goes well with my new shoes?
谢谢你的建议。这个怎么样？配我的新鞋吗?
It looks fine. But it’s already past 7 a.m. You had better hurry.
不错。不过现在已经7点多了，你最好快点。
杜拉拉们的英语秀
作者：[韩]金珉首 金智敏 金美善 金慧莲
翻译：千太阳
出版社：北京理工大学出版社
出版时间：2010年07月
本书由北京理工大学出版社授权沪江英语发布，严禁转载
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