Part 2

丢东西的经历

1. Describe an occasion that you lost something in public You should say: What you lost When and where you lost it What you did to find it And explain how you felt about it

答案:

Losing something valuable can be quite a distressing experience, and I remember one such occasion vividly. It was during a bustling summer festival last year in my hometown, where the atmosphere was electric with laughter, music, and the tantalizing aroma of street food. In the midst of the excitement, I lost my wallet, which contained not only my identification and credit cards but also some cash that I had saved up for the event.

As soon as I realized it was missing, I felt a wave of panic wash over me. I quickly retraced my steps, scanning the ground and asking people nearby if they had seen it. I approached several food stalls and even checked the nearby benches, but to no avail. After what felt like an eternity, I decided to report the loss to the festival's information booth. The staff there were incredibly helpful, taking down my details and promising to keep an eye out for my wallet.

During the ordeal, I experienced a mix of emotions—anxiety, frustration, and a sense of helplessness. It was particularly disheartening to think about the personal information that could fall into the wrong hands. Fortunately, after about an hour, I received a call from one of the festival staff members. They had found my wallet, which had been left behind at one of the stalls! The relief I felt was overwhelming, and I was immensely grateful to have my belongings returned to me.

This incident taught me the importance of being vigilant and responsible with my possessions, especially in crowded places. It also reinforced my belief in the kindness of strangers, as many people were willing to assist me in my search.


助记: lost wallet, summer festival, retraced steps, anxiety, frustration, report loss, overwhelming relief, kindness of strangers.


翻译:

失去一些有价值的东西可能是一个相当令人痛苦的经历,我清楚地记得一个这样的场合。去年的一个盛夏节日,在我家乡气氛如电般热烈,充满欢笑、音乐和街头美食的诱人香气。在兴奋之中,我丢失了我的钱包,里面不仅有我的身份证和信用卡,还有一些我为这次活动攒下的现金。

当我意识到它不见了时,一阵恐慌感涌上心头。我迅速回忆起我走过的每一步,环顾四周并询问附近的人是否见过它。我走到几个食品摊位,甚至查看了附近的长椅,但都没有找到。经过漫长的时间后,我决定去向节日的信息亭报告丢失情况。那里的工作人员非常热心,记录下我的详细信息,并承诺会留意我的钱包。

在这个过程中,我经历了焦虑、沮丧和无助感。想到个人信息可能落入错误的手中,尤其令人心烦。幸运的是,一个小时后,我接到了节日工作人员的电话。他们找到了我的钱包,它被留在了一个摊位上!我感到的压倒性的松了一口气,非常感激能将我的物品归还。

这次事件让我明白了在拥挤的地方保持警惕和对自己财物负责的重要性。它也强化了我对陌生人善良的信念,因为很多人愿意在我寻找钱包时提供帮助。


笔记:

  1. overwhelming (/ˌoʊ.vərˈwel.mɪŋ/) - difficult to fight against, 难以承受
  2. anxiety (/æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/) - a feeling of worry or unease, 焦虑
  3. frustration (/frʌsˈtreɪ.ʃən/) - feelings of anger and annoyance, 沮丧
  4. retrace (/riːˈtreɪs/) - to go back over a path, 回忆
  5. kindness (/ˈkaɪnd.nəs/) - the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate, 善良