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May 28, 2012, 9:40:15 AM5/28/12
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Listen Carefully
Oh, Marco! Don’t say that! You have to take yourself seriously. If you don’t take yourself seriously, nobody else will take you seriously.
Marco:
Of course. I know you’re right, Theresa. It’s just that sometimes I lose confidence in myself.
Theresa:
I know, I know, that’s only natural. Even professional musicians feel that way sometimes.
Marco:
They do?
Theresa:
Of course they do. They’re only human, after all. But they make sure they appear confident on the outside. So even when you’re feeling nervous, Marco, remember to look confident – no matter what!
Marco: Well, that’s easy for you to say! You don’t have to get
on stage in front of hundreds of people. I mean, what if
they don’t like my music, or . . .
Theresa: Marco, my cousin was a professional musician, and his advice was to never be afraid to fail. Failure is part of success. All successful people have suffered failures of one kind or another.
Marco:
Wow, Theresa. You’re so wise. Thanks for the advice.
Theresa:
Don’t mention it. Now, why don’t you play me a little of your new song?
Marco:
Sure!
Tanks to Mr.Hosseini
By ET
LESSON B, EX. 4 [p. 50, CD 2 Track 8]
Theresa:
Hi, Marco!
Marco:
Oh, hi, Theresa.
Theresa:
What’s wrong? I mean, is everything OK?
Marco:
Oh, well. Well, since you ask, I’ve been getting a little discouraged lately. You know, I had really high hopes for breaking into the music business, but I just, um, I can’t seem to get my foot in the door, you know?
Theresa:
Oh, don’t be discouraged, Marco! It takes time to make a name for yourself. It will happen for you, I’m sure. I know you’ll be discovered soon.
Marco:
I wish my parents thought the same way you do. They keep telling me to stop dreaming and start working — at my father’s shop. They don’t think I’m being realistic. Sometimes I think they might be right.
Theresa:
It’s really important to respect your parents’ opinion, Marco. But at the same time, I mean, it’s your life, and they don’t know everything you’re capable of. I mean, you don’t have to accept the limitations they put on you.
Marco:
You’re really sweet to say that, Theresa. You’re one of the few people who really believes in me. Let me tell you a secret – sometimes I’m not even sure if I believe in myself.
Theresa: Theresa:
Hi, Marco!
Marco:
Oh, hi, Theresa.
Theresa:
What’s wrong? I mean, is everything OK?
Marco:
Oh, well. Well, since you ask, I’ve been getting a little discouraged lately. You know, I had really high hopes for breaking into the music business, but I just, um, I can’t seem to get my foot in the door, you know?
Theresa:
Oh, don’t be discouraged, Marco! It takes time to make a name for yourself. It will happen for you, I’m sure. I know you’ll be discovered soon.
Marco:
I wish my parents thought the same way you do. They keep telling me to stop dreaming and start working — at my father’s shop. They don’t think I’m being realistic. Sometimes I think they might be right.
Theresa:
It’s really important to respect your parents’ opinion, Marco. But at the same time, I mean, it’s your life, and they don’t know everything you’re capable of. I mean, you don’t have to accept the limitations they put on you.
Marco:
You’re really sweet to say that, Theresa. You’re one of the few people who really believes in me. Let me tell you a secret – sometimes I’m not even sure if I believe in myself.
Oh, Marco! Don’t say that! You have to take yourself seriously. If you don’t take yourself seriously, nobody else will take you seriously.
Marco:
Of course. I know you’re right, Theresa. It’s just that sometimes I lose confidence in myself.
Theresa:
I know, I know, that’s only natural. Even professional musicians feel that way sometimes.
Marco:
They do?
Theresa:
Of course they do. They’re only human, after all. But they make sure they appear confident on the outside. So even when you’re feeling nervous, Marco, remember to look confident – no matter what!
Marco: Well, that’s easy for you to say! You don’t have to get
on stage in front of hundreds of people. I mean, what if
they don’t like my music, or . . .
Theresa: Marco, my cousin was a professional musician, and his advice was to never be afraid to fail. Failure is part of success. All successful people have suffered failures of one kind or another.
Marco:
Wow, Theresa. You’re so wise. Thanks for the advice.
Theresa:
Don’t mention it. Now, why don’t you play me a little of your new song?
Marco:
Sure!
| After all [Prep] /'ɑːftəʳ ʌl/ |
Used to say that although you did not
expect it to happen or be true |
| Confidence [N, +To do STh] /'kɒnfɪdᵊns/ |
When you are certain of your ability to
do things well |
| Cousin [N-C] /'kʌzᵊn/ |
The child of your aunt or uncle |
| Discouraged [Adj] /dɪ'skʌrɪʤd/ |
Having lost your confidence or enthusiasm
for STh |
| Lately [Adv] /'leɪtli/ |
Recently |
| Natural [Adj] /'nᴂtʃᵊrᵊl/ |
Normal or expected |
| Nervous [Adj] /'nɜːvəs/ |
Worried annd anxious |
| Realistic [Adj] /ˌrɪə'lɪstɪk/ |
Accepting the true facts of a situation
ad not basing decisions on things that will not happen |
| Suffere [V-IT] /'sʌfəʳ/ |
To experience pain or unpleasant emotions |
| Sweet [Adj] /swiːt/ |
Kind and frienndly |
Tanks to Mr.Hosseini
By ET
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