地道英语：做好事以便获表扬_小升初口语

地道英语：做好事以便获表扬

　　Feifei: Oh dear. William 的岳母好像不再喜欢他，所以他就拼命地表现，买礼物，以便获得丈母娘的欢心。下面请听例句。

　　Example

　　Man: Look at Gary. He keeps offering to do extra work even at weekends

　　Lady: Well hes hoping to earn a few brownie points with the bosses. Theres a new position opening up and I reckon hell apply for it.

　　Feifei: 这个说话的人主动多做工作以便获得老板的赏识，这是很快会有晋升提拔的机会。

　　William: But to earn brownie points is more than just doing someone a favour .

　　Feifei: 是的，这个短语不单纯是为某人帮忙的意思，关键是要得到某人的认可和表扬，是个非常轻松随便的短语。

　　William: When was the last time you earned brownie points from someone, Feifei?

　　Feifei: Oh I dont try to get other peoples approval.

　　William: Hmm, really? So you dont really care what people think about you?

　　Feifei: No, not at all. But William, youve got so much stuff with you. Are you taking the train to your in-laws house? Can I give you a lift to the station?

　　William: Oh thanks! Thats really kind of you. I was beginning to think you were a bit selfish but now I can see youre quite generous Ah, I understand!