34. reluctance
1. I didn’t really want to give up my job.
2. I don’t think I can’t actually.
3. I wish I could, but I have an appointment this afternoon.。
4. I’d like to be able to, but I don’t have enough money.
5.I’m afraid I can’t.
6. Well, I think I prefer not to work home.
7. I’d like to , but it’s too far away.
8. I wouldn’t be willing.
9. I’m not really willing to spend the evening there.
10. Well, I’ll be rather reluctant to go dancing.
Dialogue 1
W: John, why don’t you go and do some gardening ? The lawn needs weeding.
M: Because I’m not in the mood, that’s why.
W: Well, don’t just sit there, do something. Come and help me in the kitchen.
M: Help you in the kitchen, I don’t feel like it.
W: Would you like to clear the table then?
M: Really? Do I have to do it?
W: Not, if you don’t want to.
M:Well, isn’t there anything you want?
W: Yes, I want to go out. Would you like to come?
M:No, why should I? I don’t feel like it. Besides,I’m in such a bad mood.
Dialogue 2
W: Do you love me?
M: I’m very fond of you.
W:Yes, but do you love me ?
M: why? You mean a lot to me.
W: why didn’t you answer my question?
M:what question?
W: Do you love me ? come on, I’m eager to hear.
M: you know that I care for you.I---I’m proud of you.
W: Don’t cherish your words, dear.
M: I---I don’t feel like saying it
Dialogue 3
W: OK. Come back into the classroom,class.
M: Does the class start again,Mam?
W: Yes, but to the heath, this break has long enough.
M:Oh, breaktime flies.
W: come on,baby. It’s time now.
M: Mam, another minute ,could I?
W: Hurry up, little boy.
This morning, I met Alice. She looked sad and miserable. I just invited her to look me up this weekend, so we can have a chat, but she refused the idea , and would like to be alone .So I just asked her to go with me to the beach and enjoy. But she is reluctant to go and just answer me that she is tired, exhausted and even couldn’t move, then she added that she ’s got much work to fulfill and had to look after her mother-in-law.
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