晨读英语美文100篇 Passage 39. Rain of Seattle II
 音频下载[点击右键另存为][00:00.88]Passage 39. Rain of Seattle II[00:08.76]It’s a sin around here to not thoroughly enjoy every moment of every golden day. [00:14.78]It’s embarrassing to answer, [00:16.53]“Did you get out and enjoy the sunshine this weekend?” with “No, I stayed inside.” [00:22.22]Co-workers frown and exchange suspicious looks; [00:25.94]apparently I’m one of those rain-loving slugs. [00:29.66]I tried lying, but my pale complexion gave me away. [00:33.37]Another mark in rain’s favor is that my body doesn’t betray me when it’s cold and damp outside. [00:40.05]Throughout the winter,people wear several layers, [00:43.33]with perhaps several extra pounds here and there. [00:46.83]In June I dig out my shorts to discover my thighs resemble cottage cheese. [00:52.64]I dread buying a swimsuit, [00:55.15]as consecutive horror and humiliation make me cringe in the dressing room. [01:00.51]Even my tastebuds prefer the rain. [01:03.36]When it storms outside, it’s time for steamy hot chocolate or even a soothing toddy. [01:09.59]People devour hot, hearty meals, with lots of potatoes and savory sauces. [01:15.72]This type of eating evaporates when the sun comes out; [01:19.33]suddenly everyone offers salads and ice water and expects it to be satisfying. [01:25.02]It’s time to publicly acknowledge that I love the rain. [01:29.62]How it transforms my house into a cozy cave where I can spend the afternoon cooking and dreaming. [01:36.39]It seems nobody else will admit to a love affair with the rain, [01:40.99]nobody else will groan when it’s hot outside and join me in a rain dance. [01:46.14]When the sun comes out I do greet it with a smile, [01:49.53]slipping sunglasses to my purse and pulling a tank top out of my closet. [01:55.43]Yet my comfortable sweaters and warm slippers beckon, [01:59.15]making me wish for another wet, chilly afternoon. [02:02.88]When the rain returns, I will grin even more. [02:06.16]Am I the only one? |
