Part 2

坏掉又修好的东西

1. Describe something that was broken in your home and then repaired You should say: What it is How it was broken How you got it repaired And how you felt about it

答案:

One memorable incident that stands out regarding something broken in my home involves my beloved guitar. It was a gift from my father on my sixteenth birthday, and I had developed a deep emotional attachment to it over the years. Unfortunately, during a particularly spirited jam session with my friends, I accidentally knocked it off its stand, causing the neck of the guitar to snap.

The moment I saw that my guitar lay in pieces, I felt a wave of despair wash over me. It was no ordinary instrument; it represented countless hours of practice and cherished memories. Determined to restore it, I began researching local repair shops and stumbled upon a highly-recommended luthier in my neighborhood.

Upon visiting the shop, I was impressed by the luthier’s expertise and passion for his craft. He carefully assessed the damage and explained the repair process, which included re-gluing the neck and ensuring the strings were perfectly aligned. I also opted to have a new set of strings put on, which would enhance its sound quality.

After a week, I returned to collect my guitar, and the moment I held it again, I felt an overwhelming sense of relief and gratitude. The repair was seamless, and it sounded even better than before. This experience not only reinforced my appreciation for the instrument but also taught me the value of perseverance and care for the things I cherish.

助记: guitar, broken, despair, luthier, repair process, relief, gratitude, perseverance

翻译:

有一件让我印象深刻的事情是我家里的吉他。它是我父亲在我十六岁生日时送的礼物，随着时间的推移，我对它产生了深厚的情感。不幸的是，在一次与朋友们的激烈演奏会上，我不小心把它撞倒了，导致吉他的琴颈断裂。

当我看到我的吉他散落一地时，我感到一阵绝望涌上心头。这不是普通的乐器；它代表了无数小时的练习和珍贵的回忆。为了恢复它，我开始研究当地的修理店，偶然发现了我附近一位备受推荐的琴师。

在拜访店铺时，我对琴师的专业知识和对自己手艺的热情印象深刻。他仔细评估了损坏情况，并解释了修理过程，包括重新粘合琴颈并确保琴弦完美对齐。我还选择了换上一套新琴弦，这样可以增强声音质量。

一周后，我回去取我的吉他，握住它的那一刻，我感到一阵松了一口气和感激。修理非常完美，声音比以前更好。这次经历不仅让我更加珍惜这件乐器，也让我懂得了对我所珍视的事物的坚持和关爱的重要性。

笔记:

  1. guitar (/ɡɪˈtɑːr/) - a stringed musical instrument played with the fingers or a pick, 吉他
  2. despair (/dɪˈsper/) - the complete loss or absence of hope, 绝望
  3. luthier (/ˈluː.θi.ər/) - a person who makes or repairs stringed instruments, 琴师
  4. relief (/rɪˈliːf/) - a feeling of reassurance and relaxation following release from anxiety or distress, 松了一口气
  5. gratitude (/ˈɡræt.ɪ.tjuːd/) - the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation, 感激
  6. perseverance (/ˌpɜːr.səˈvɪr.əns/) - continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, 坚持