Part 2

偶遇朋友

1. Describe a time when you met a friend by surprise You should say: When and where you met him/her Who he/she was What you did together And explain how you felt about the experience

答案:

One of the most memorable experiences I had was when I unexpectedly met my childhood friend, Sarah, during a weekend visit to the local park last summer. I had decided to take a leisurely stroll, enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and the blooming flowers. As I wandered along the path, I heard a familiar voice call my name, and to my astonishment, it was Sarah, whom I hadn't seen in nearly five years.

Sarah and I had grown up together in the same neighborhood, sharing countless adventures during our formative years. We used to explore the woods behind our houses and spend hours at the community pool. After she moved to another city for her studies, we lost touch, so this unexpected encounter was truly delightful.

After embracing with excitement, we decided to reminisce about our childhood adventures. We spent the afternoon chatting, laughing, and even indulging in some delicious ice cream from a nearby vendor. The joy of reconnecting felt like a burst of nostalgia, and it was heartwarming to see how we had both grown while still sharing a strong bond.

Reflecting on this experience, I felt a sense of gratitude and elation. It reminded me of the importance of friendships and how life can surprise us in the most delightful ways. This chance meeting reignited our friendship, and we have since made plans to stay in touch more regularly, which has been incredibly rewarding.


助记: memorable experience, unexpected, childhood friend, local park, vibrant atmosphere, reminiscing, nostalgia, gratitude, elation, reconnecting


翻译:

我最难忘的经历之一是在去年夏天的周末,我在当地公园意外遇到了我的童年朋友莎拉。我决定悠闲地散步,享受生机勃勃的氛围盛开的花朵。当我沿着小路漫步时,我听到一个熟悉的声音叫我的名字,令我惊讶的是,是莎拉,我已经快五年没见她了。

莎拉和我从小一起长大,在我们形成的岁月里共享了无数的冒险。我们曾在自己房子的后面探索树林,花几个小时在社区游泳池里。自从她为学习搬到另一个城市后,我们失去了联系,因此这次意外的相遇真的令人愉快。

在兴奋中拥抱后,我们决定回忆起童年的冒险。我们花了整个下午聊天、欢笑,甚至在附近的小贩那里享受了一些美味的冰淇淋。重聚的喜悦像是一股怀旧情绪,看到我们都在成长,同时仍然保持着深厚的联系,真是令人温暖。

回想这次经历,我感到一种感激兴奋的情绪。这让我想起了友谊的重要性,以及生活如何以最令人愉快的方式给我们带来惊喜。这次偶然的相遇重新点燃了我们的友谊,之后我们定下了保持更频繁联系的计划,这真是令人欣慰。


笔记:

  1. memorable (/ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl/) - worth remembering, 值得铭记的
  2. unexpected (/ˌʌn.ɪkˈspek.tɪd/) - not expected, 意外的
  3. nostalgia (/nɑːˈstæl.dʒə/) - a sentimental longing for the past, 怀旧
  4. gratitude (/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/) - the quality of being thankful, 感激
  5. elation (/ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/) - great happiness and exhilaration, 兴奋
  6. reconnect (/ˌriː.kəˈnɛkt/) - to establish a connection again, 重新建立联系