Part 2

失约

1. Describe a time when you forgot/missed an appointment You should say: What the appointment was for Who you made it with Why you forgot/missed it And explain how you felt about the experience

答案:

One memorable instance when I missed an appointment occurred during my university years. I had scheduled a meeting with my academic advisor to discuss my course selections for the upcoming semester. This appointment was crucial, as it would help shape my academic trajectory and ensure I was on the right path towards my degree.

The meeting was set for a Wednesday afternoon, and I had made it with my advisor, who was known for her meticulous approach to guiding students. Unfortunately, I completely overlooked the appointment due to a confluence of factors. That week, I was inundated with assignments and exam preparation, and, to make matters worse, I had misplaced my planner where I had noted all my commitments.

When I finally realized that I had missed the meeting, I felt a wave of regret wash over me. I was not only disappointed in myself but also worried about the potential implications for my academic progress. The realization that I had lost an opportunity to receive valuable guidance left me feeling quite anxious.

To rectify the situation, I promptly emailed my advisor, apologizing profusely for my oversight and requesting a reschedule. Thankfully, she was understanding and we were able to meet the following week. This experience taught me the importance of time management and keeping track of my commitments diligently to avoid similar situations in the future.


助记: missed appointment, academic advisor, crucial, overlooked, confluence, inundated, regret, realization, emailed, time management


翻译:

我大学期间有一次错过约会的难忘经历。我与我的学术顾问安排了一个会议,讨论即将到来的学期的课程选择。这个约会至关重要,因为它将帮助塑造我的学术轨迹,并确保我在获得学位的正确道路上。

会议定在一个星期三的下午,我是和我的顾问约的,她以对指导学生的细致入微而闻名。不幸的是,由于多种因素,我完全忽视了这个约会。那周,我被作业和考试复习淹没,更糟糕的是,我把记下所有承诺的日程本弄丢了。

当我终于意识到我错过了会议时,一阵遗憾的情绪涌上心头。我不仅对自己感到失望,而且还担心这可能对我的学业进展产生的影响。失去接受宝贵指导的机会让我感到相当焦虑。

为了解决这个问题,我立即发邮件给我的顾问,对我的疏忽表示诚恳的歉意,并请求重新安排时间。幸运的是,她很理解,我们能够在下周见面。这次经历教会了我时间管理的重要性,以及要认真跟踪我的承诺,以避免将来发生类似的情况。


笔记:

  1. missed (/mɪst/) - failed to attend, 未能出席
  2. crucial (/ˈkruː.ʃəl/) - extremely important, 至关重要
  3. overlooked (/ˌoʊ.vərˈlʊkt/) - failed to notice, 忽视
  4. confluence (/ˈkɒn.fluː.əns/) - a coming together, 汇合
  5. inundated (/ˈɪ.nʌn.deɪ.tɪd/) - overwhelmed, 淹没
  6. regret (/rɪˈɡrɛt/) - a feeling of sadness or disappointment, 遗憾
  7. realization (/ˌriː.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/) - becoming aware, 认识
  8. emailed (/ˈiː.meɪld/) - sent a message electronically, 发邮件
  9. time management (/taɪm ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/) - organizing time effectively, 时间管理