LISTEN & SHADOW
第42课配音
先完整听一遍,不看译文;第二遍再对照课文。
Lesson 42 — I'm Having It Fixed Tomorrow
我明天会请人把它修好
本课只有一个现实任务:安排专业人员完成一项维修,并在确认预约前问清工作范围、费用边界和超额授权。
1. Before You Start
本课目标
学完本课,你能够:
- 用
have / get + 物 + 过去分词表达安排他人完成服务; - 确认报价包含上门、人工和哪些零件;
- 为可能增加的费用设置明确授权上限;
- 区分检查、维修、更换和额外工作;
- 写一则可作为后续核对依据的服务确认消息。
场景词汇
- contractor 承包商/专业服务人员
- inspection 检查
- call-out fee 上门费
- labor 人工费
- replacement part 替换零件
- cost limit 费用上限
- authorization 授权
- itemized invoice 分项发票
2. Main Conversation
One repair, one clear limit
Sam, the arts center's facilities coordinator, calls Lena after reviewing the L-2 location report. A licensed contractor is available the next morning.
Part A — What will be done
Sam: Thanks for the precise report. The contractor knows which rail you mean. We can have it inspected tomorrow morning.
Lena: Good. I'm having it fixed tomorrow only if the work is within the approved scope. What exactly will the contractor do first?
Sam: She'll check the rail, both brackets and the wall anchors. If only the loose bracket needs adjustment, she'll secure it during the visit.
Lena: Are we getting the whole rail replaced?
Sam: No. We're getting the rail checked. Replacement is not included unless the inspection shows that adjustment is not enough.
Lena: That distinction needs to be in the confirmation. Does the quote include the inspection and the adjustment?
Sam: Yes. The quote is one hundred forty dollars. It includes the call-out fee, up to one hour of labor and standard fasteners worth up to twenty-five dollars.
Lena: How much will that cost if a special bracket is needed?
Sam: We don't know until the inspection. There won't be any extra charge unless we approve it first.
Part B — Setting the authorization boundary
Lena: I need approval before any work takes the total above one hundred forty dollars.
Sam: Understood. I'll ask the contractor to stop after the inspection and call me with a revised amount if anything additional is needed.
Lena: And the appointment is confirmed for what time?
Sam: She is arriving between nine and ten. The lobby rail will remain unused until she finishes and facilities signs off.
Lena: What would you do if the revised amount were much higher?
Sam: If I were you, I'd ask for the written findings and compare repair with replacement. The main trade-off is immediate access versus a larger unplanned cost.
Lena: The safest option is to authorize only the current scope tomorrow. We can revisit anything else if the inspection provides new evidence.
Sam: Agreed. I'll send a note that says: inspect L-2, adjust the loose bracket if standard work is enough, and get approval before the total exceeds one hundred forty dollars.
Lena: Please also request an itemized invoice. Then we'll know what was inspected, what was done and what was charged.
Check the story
- What service is confirmed for tomorrow?
- Is full rail replacement included?
- What does the $140 quote cover?
- What happens if a special bracket is needed?
- When will the contractor arrive?
- What record does Lena request after the work?
3. 中文译文需要时展开
一次维修,一条清楚的授权边界
艺术中心设施协调员山姆审核 L-2 位置报告后给莉娜打电话。一名持证承包商第二天上午有时间到场。
Part A — 将要进行的工作
山姆: 谢谢你提供准确报告。承包商已经知道是哪条挂轨。我们可以安排明天上午检查。
莉娜: 好。只有工作处于批准范围内,我才会安排明天修好它。承包商首先具体会做什么?
山姆: 她会检查挂轨、两个支架和墙体锚固件。如果只需调整松动支架,她会在本次到访时把它固定好。
莉娜: 我们会更换整条挂轨吗?
山姆: 不会。我们安排的是检查挂轨。除非检查表明只调整还不够,否则不包括更换。
莉娜: 确认信息里必须写清这个区别。报价包括检查和调整吗?
山姆: 包括。报价是一百四十美元,包括上门费、最多一小时人工,以及价值不超过二十五美元的标准紧固件。
莉娜: 如果需要特殊支架,费用是多少?
山姆: 检查前还不知道。未经我们事先批准,不会产生任何额外费用。
Part B — 设定授权边界
莉娜: 任何让总额超过一百四十美元的工作,都需要先获得批准。
山姆: 明白。如果需要其他工作,我会要求承包商检查后先停下来,打电话告诉我修订金额。
莉娜: 到访时间确认在几点?
山姆: 她会在九点到十点之间到达。承包商完成工作并由设施部门签字确认前,大厅挂轨继续停用。
莉娜: 如果修订金额高出很多,你会怎么做?
山姆: 如果我是你,会要求提供书面检查结果,再比较维修和更换。主要取舍是立即恢复使用,还是承担更大、未计划的支出。
莉娜: 最安全的选择是明天只授权当前范围。检查提供新证据后,再重新考虑其他工作。
山姆: 同意。我会发一份说明:检查 L-2;如果标准作业足够,就调整松动支架;总额超过一百四十美元前必须取得批准。
莉娜: 还请索取明细发票。这样我们就能知道检查了什么、做了什么以及收取了什么费用。
翻译提示:I'm having it fixed 表示安排别人维修,并不表示说话者亲自修。这里又用 only if 限定:只有工作处于批准范围内,才授权实施。
4. Read, Notice, Understand
Service confirmation
Location: Lobby rail L-2, beside elevator, above narrow bench
Window: Tuesday, 9:00–10:00 arrival
Included: inspection of rail, two brackets and wall anchors; adjustment of loose bracket if standard work is sufficient; call-out fee; up to 1 hour labor; standard fasteners up to $25
Not included without approval: special-order parts, full rail replacement, additional labor
Authorization limit: $140 total
If limit may be exceeded: stop, provide findings and revised amount, obtain approval
Record: itemized invoice after completion
范围判断
判断以下说法是否由确认单支持:
- The rail will definitely be replaced.
- Standard adjustment may be completed during the visit.
- Any amount under $200 is automatically approved.
- Additional work requires new approval.
5. What People Actually Say
本课负荷说明
本课有6项全新主动表达;第40课的五个建议词块再次进入服务决策新情境。
1. I'm having it fixed tomorrow.
我明天会请人把它修好。中性;主语安排服务,但不是主语亲手维修。
2. We're getting … checked.
我们会请人检查……。中性;get比have略口语,意义相近。
3. Does the quote include …?
报价包括……吗?中性、实用;后面列出上门费、人工、零件或税费等具体项目。
4. How much will that cost?
那要花多少钱?中性;that应有清楚前文,复杂服务可要求书面金额。
5. I need approval before …
在……之前我需要获得批准。工作、物业和家庭消费场景均适用。
6. There won't be any extra charge unless …
除非……,否则不会有额外收费。中性;后面应说明具体触发条件。
Don't Say It That Way
| 容易说出的句子 | 更准确的表达 | 原因 |
|---|---|---|
| I'm fixing it tomorrow. | I'm having it fixed tomorrow. | 前句容易理解为自己动手修 |
| I have fixed it tomorrow. | I'm having it fixed tomorrow. | 未来安排不能用现在完成时 |
| Does include labor? | Does the quote include labor? | 问句需要主语 |
| Do anything it needs. | Please get approval before the total exceeds $140. | 无边界授权可能产生争议 |
6. Grammar Refresh — have / get something done
1. 结构
have / get + 物 + 过去分词
We're having the rail inspected.
We're getting the brackets checked.
主语安排服务;执行者可以不说,或用 by + 执行者 补充。
2. 与自己做比较
Lena checked the schedule. (Lena自己查)
Lena had the rail checked. (Lena安排别人检查)
3. 不保证结果
have it checked只保证安排检查,不保证一定需要更换,也不保证问题已解决。结果必须看维修记录。
快速练习
- We're having the bracket __________ tomorrow. (inspect)
- Lena is getting the quote __________ in writing. (confirm)
- They had the rail __________ by a contractor. (check)
- Does the quote __________ one hour of labor? (include)
- I need approval before the total __________ the limit. (exceed)
7. Sound Natural — 听清物品、动作和费用上限
We're having the RAIL / INSPECTED tomorrow.
Does the quote include LABOR?
Get approval / before the total exceeds ONE FORTY.
在使役结构中,物品与过去分词都要清楚,否则听者可能不知道“检查什么”或“做什么”。金额分意群复述一次。
影子跟读
按 item / service / time / limit 四栏跟读,再遮住句子复述。不要把 inspected 自动改成 replaced。
8. Practice
A. 理解检查
- Lena will repair the rail herself.
- The contractor will first inspect the rail and anchors.
- Full replacement is included in the $140 quote.
- Standard fasteners up to $25 are included.
- Extra work can begin without approval.
- Lena asks for an itemized invoice.
B. 自己做还是安排别人做?
标为 do it personally / arrange a service。
- I checked the bracket.
- I had the bracket checked.
- Sam will confirm the appointment.
- Sam will get the appointment confirmed in writing.
- The contractor replaced the fastener.
- Lena had the fastener replaced.
C. 组成使役结构
- We / the rail / inspect / tomorrow.
- Lena / the quote / confirm / in writing.
- They / the loose bracket / adjust / yesterday.
- Sam / the invoice / send / after the visit.
D. Lesson 40近距离检索
- Ask what Sam would do if the cost rises.
- Give advice from Sam's point of view.
- State the central trade-off in the service decision.
- Name the lowest-risk authorization choice.
- State that the decision can be reviewed if the inspection adds evidence.
E. 费用范围核对
根据第3部分,向服务方提出至少五个问题,覆盖:arrival / inspection / labor / parts / extra work / invoice。服务方只能使用确认单中的信息回答,不能自行承诺修好或更换。
随后合上第41课,用完整英文回应六个新情境:
- Identify the service door beside the loading area.
- Identify the bracket that has a red mark.
- Identify the person who approves extra work.
- Identify the place where contractors sign in.
- Ask whether Sam means the rail that faces the desk.
- Confirm that the fully described rail is correct.
F. 实用写作:服务确认消息
写90—140词给承包商。必须包括:
- 精确地点;
- 到达时间段;
- 已授权检查与可能调整;
- $140包含项目;
- 未经批准不得进行的工作;
- 超额时的暂停和联系步骤;
- 分项发票要求。
G. 中译英情境表达
- 我明天会请人把它修好。
- 我们会请人检查整条轨道。
- 报价包括上门费和人工吗?
- 如果需要特殊支架,那要多少钱?
- 在总价超过140美元之前,我需要获得批准。
- 除非我们先批准,否则不会有额外收费。
9. Make It Yours
服务范围卡
选择一个普通、低风险服务,如修鞋、清洁、设备检查或自行车保养。填写:
| Item | Service | Included | Not included | Limit | Approval step | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2—3分钟角色扮演
一人是客户,一人是服务方。客户必须使用两次使役结构,并在同意前问清三项费用边界。服务方不能把“检查”升级成“保证修好”。
三天后的间隔复习
不看原卡,用60秒说明你安排了什么、谁来做、费用上限和超额时的步骤。
10. Answer Key点击展开
Check the story
- Inspection of the rail, brackets and wall anchors, with standard adjustment if sufficient. 2. No. 3. The call-out fee, up to one hour of labor and standard fasteners up to $25. 4. The contractor stops after inspection and provides findings and a revised amount before extra work is approved. 5. Between nine and ten. 6. An itemized invoice.
第3部分
- Not supported. 2. Supported. 3. Not supported. 4. Supported.
Grammar Refresh
- inspected 2. confirmed 3. checked 4. include 5. exceeds
A. 理解检查
- F 2. T 3. F 4. T 5. F 6. T
B. 分类
- do it personally 2. arrange a service 3. do it personally 4. arrange a service 5. do it personally 6. arrange a service
C. 参考
- We're having the rail inspected tomorrow.
- Lena is getting the quote confirmed in writing.
- They had the loose bracket adjusted yesterday.
- Sam will have the invoice sent after the visit.
D. Lesson 40近距离检索参考
- What would you do if the cost rose?
- If I were you, I'd ask for written findings.
- The main trade-off is immediate access versus an unplanned cost.
- The safest option is to authorize only the current scope.
- We can revisit it if the inspection provides new evidence.
E. 第41课近距离检索参考
- The one next to the loading area.
- The bracket that has a red mark.
- The person who approves extra work.
- The place where contractors sign in.
- Do you mean the rail that faces the desk?
- Yes, that's the one.
F. 实用写作参考
Please confirm tomorrow's visit for lobby rail L-2, the short rail next to the elevator and above the narrow bench. The arrival window is 9:00–10:00. We are having the rail, both brackets and the wall anchors inspected. The $140 authorization includes the call-out fee, up to one hour of labor, standard fasteners up to $25 and adjustment if standard work is sufficient. It does not authorize special-order parts, additional labor or full replacement. If the total may exceed $140, please stop, provide written findings and contact Sam for approval. Please send an itemized invoice after the visit.
G. 中译英参考
- I'm having it fixed tomorrow.
- We're getting the whole rail checked.
- Does the quote include the call-out fee and labor?
- How much will that cost if a special bracket is needed?
- I need approval before the total exceeds one hundred forty dollars.
- There won't be any extra charge unless we approve it first.
开放题答案不唯一,但不得把检查写成更换,不得省略授权上限。
11. Self-check
为每项选择:能做到/还不稳定/需要重学。
- 我能用
have / get something done表达安排服务。 - 我能区分检查、调整、更换和额外工作。
- 我能问清报价包含什么。
- 我能设置明确的费用与授权边界。
- 我能要求分项记录用于后续核对。
- 我能写一则90—140词的服务确认消息。
若有两项以上选择“需要重学”,先重做第5部分和第7部分B—F;三天后换一个服务场景再完成范围确认。