17-4-5 【地道美语口语经典 Topic21• 工作日小心情，你的周一vs.周五表情包 】

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Topic 21 The Mondays 

工作日小心情

Dialogue 1

Jingjing:  Hey, Mark, did you have a good weekend?

Mark:  Yeah,I did, and now it’s over.

Jingjing:  Hey, why are you being such a grouch?--------

Mark:  You can say that. I’m just not ready to--------

Jingjing:  Ohhh, I see. You have a case of the Mondays. -------, but wejust have to sweat it out.

Mark:  Yeah, I think if I worked for a ------- I would be happier.

Jingjing:  Hey, what’s wrong with the job you’re doing now? ----------

Mark:  Yeah, but my friend -------at a more prestigious company.

Jingjing:  Really? What’s his position?

Mark:  --------------

Jingjing:  Well, just remember what they say: It’s better to be the head ofa ------- Even though the company you ------ Bob’s, you have a much moreimportant position there. Just be grateful for what you have.

Mark:  You’re right, Jingjing. You always know how to cheer me up.

Jingjing:  That’s what I’m here for!

习语短语

grouch=

wake up on the wrong side of the bed=

the Monday blues=

have a case of the Mondays=

sweat（something）out=

PM=program manager 

bottom feeder=

It’s better to be the head of a dog than the tail of a lion.=

Dialogue 2

Jingjing:  Hey, looks like you’re in a good mood this morning.

Mark:  That’s right! TGIF! --------through today and then I can relaxfor two days!

Jingjing:  Yeah, Friday is definitely a day that makes me happy too.Wednesday is also a nice day for me. It’s the hump day. -----. After Wednesday,the week is downhill from there.

Mark:  Yeah, you’re right. My most dreaded day of the week is Thursdaybecause I have to have my weekly review with my boss.---------

Jingjing:  --------That’s normal for managers to say those things toemployees. Just do your best and everything will work out.

Mark:  I hope you’re right. Anyways, got any plans this weekend?

Jingjing:  Yeah,actually, I got the short end ---------- over time. Thegood news is that I can earn some extra money!

Mark:  Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. Oh,well, have a good day at work andI’ll talk to you next week.

Jingjing:  Cheers!

习语短语

TGIF=Thank God it’s Friday. 

hump day=

downhill from here/there=

to dread（something）=

bump（someone）down=

all bark and no bite=

get the short end of the stick=