2015年12月英语六级真题第2套 Part II Section A (1)

Paul 在 第3段 中使用 'for a change' 这个 phrase，表达出一种 subtle frustration 和 self-deprecating humor。这个 idiomatic expression 暗示他经常 late for dinner，现在想 break the pattern。这种 conversational marker 为后续 Jane 的 apologetic tone 做了 铺垫，also 展现了 workplace dynamics 中 personal life 和 professional duties 之间的 tension。

信号词 for a change for once at last finally I suppose perhaps anyway actually you know I mean

仿写： 当你想在 dialogue 中展现 character's personality 或 current mood 时，可以 strategically place 这类 phrases。比如表达 frustration 可以用 'finally'，'at last'；表达 uncertainty 可以用 'I suppose'，'perhaps'。Template: [陈述事实] + [语气短语] → 'I need to finish this report, for once without any interruptions.'

Jane 在 第6段 中两次使用 'You see'，这种 repetitive structure 起到 discourse marker 的作用。第一个 'You see' introduces the main problem，第二个 'You see' introduces the underlying cause。这个 rhetorical device 帮助 organize complex information，giving Paul time to process，同时也显示 Jane 想要 ensure understanding。这种 careful pacing 对于 delivering bad financial news 非常 crucial。

信号词 You see The thing is The fact is What happens is Here's the thing Look

仿写： 当你需要 present layered information 时，可以用 same transitional phrase 来 mark each layer。这个 technique 特别适合 explaining cause-and-effect relationships。Template: [过渡词] + [信息层级1] + [过渡词重复] + [信息层级2] → 'You see, the market is volatile. You see, our competitors have already adjusted their strategy.'

Paul 在 第7段 使用 'That's serious, isn't it?' 这个 tag question，虽然 grammatically 是 question，但 functionally 是 seeking confirmation 而非 genuine inquiry。这个 rhetorical question demonstrates Paul's understanding 并 prompts Jane to elaborate。在 business dialogue 中，这种 device 能 show engagement 并 encourage the other party to continue explaining without directly saying 'please tell me more'。

信号词 isn't it don't we won't it right doesn't it aren't they wouldn't you say

仿写： 当你想 show that you're following the conversation 并 encourage elaboration 时，可以用 tag questions 或 confirmation questions。这个 approach 比 direct statements 更 collaborative。Template: [陈述理解] + [反问标签] → 'This will impact our timeline, won't it?' 或 'We need to act quickly, don't we?'

Paul 在 第9段 说 'as if we didn't have enough problems on our hands'，这里 省略了完整的结构。Full version 应该是 'And that's going to affect us, as if the situation were not already bad enough given that we have so many problems...' 这个 elliptical expression conveys frustration efficiently，showing Paul's exasperation without lengthy explanation。这种 省略使 dialogue 更 natural 和 conversational，reflecting how people actually speak under stress。

信号词 as if as though like we needed just what we needed on top of everything

仿写： 当你想 express frustration 或 sarcasm in dialogue，可以用 elliptical 'as if' clauses 来 imply obvious contrast。这个 structure 特别适合 showing a character's emotional state through implication。Template: [主句] + 'as if' + [省略式反讽] → 'Now we have another deadline, as if things weren't hectic enough.' 注意这里 weren't 的使用 creates ironic tone。

Paul 在 第11段 说 'Just a minute'，这个 discourse marker serves to politely interrupt 并 signal that he needs clarification。这个 phrase 在 professional settings 很重要，因为它 allows interruption without being rude。它 shows Paul is engaged 但 needs to pause for understanding before proceeding，reflecting good communication practice in business discussions about technical matters。

信号词 Just a minute Hold on Wait Hang on One moment Sorry to interrupt

仿写： 当你的 character 需要 interrupt politely 来 seek clarification，使用 these soft interjections before asking questions。这个 approach 比 abrupt questions 更 diplomatic。Template: [打断标记] + [请求说明] → 'Hold on a second. Could you explain that term?' 或 'Wait. What exactly does that involve?'

在 第4段 和 第6段，Jane 两次使用 'Well' 来 start her explanations。这个 repeated discourse marker 显示 Jane's carefulness in presenting difficult information。每个 'Well' serves as a buffer，giving her moment to formulate sensitive statements about financial problems。这种 consistency in her speech pattern 也 reveals her professional demeanor—measured and considerate even under pressure。

信号词 Well So Now OK Right Anyway

仿写： 当 creating a character who is diplomatic 或 careful with words，可以 consistently use the same discourse marker 在 their explanatory turns。这个 repetition 应该 be natural，not forced。Template: 在同一人物的多次发言开头 place the same softening marker → 'Well, here's the situation... [后续对话] Well, as you can imagine...'

Paul 在 第13段 问 'And how would that benefit us?'，虽然 grammatically 是 question，但 context 显示这是 rhetorical strategy 来 prompt Jane to justify her proposal。他 knows there must be benefits，otherwise Jane wouldn't suggest it。这个 question format 让 Jane elaborate on advantages without Paul seeming resistant，maintaining collaborative tone while ensuring thorough explanation of the solution。

信号词 how would that what would that how does that what does that mean in what way how exactly

仿写： 当你想 have a character prompt detailed explanation 而不显得 skeptical or hostile，use benefit-focused or detail-seeking questions。这个 approach 是 collaborative rather than confrontational。Template: 'And how would that [动词] + [关注点]?' → 'And how would that improve our position?' 或 'And how would that affect the timeline?'