Mike: What're you doing up so early, Amanda? Have you decided to take up jogging in the park like me?
Amanda: No, Mike. You know I really can't stand jogging. I've joined a yoga class at our local fitness center. I hear it's a great way to stay fit. Want to join me?
Mike: No way! Yoga is for girls. I'd rather do some weights or cardio at the gym than contort my body into painful postures.
Amanda: Come on, there's more to yoga than that! It's perfect for physical and spiritual well-being. It also helps your body become more flexible.
Mike: No thanks-I think all of this is just a moneymaking gimmick. I'm telling you Amanda, don't buy into it!
Amanda: Mike, we just learn three new postures every day and do some meditation. My yoga guru is going to teach us about breathing today. Did you know that we don't even breathe properly anymore?
Mike: Count me out! I don't need anyone to tell me how to breathe! Just because celebrities are doing yoga, everyone's jumping on the bandwagon.
Amanda: That's not true! You're always reluctant to try something new. Give it a chance-you might enjoy it.
Mike: Okay, but only if you promise I'll end up with a body like Matthew McConaughey!
to contort (v.) 扭曲;曲解Peter's face contorted with rage when he found out his sister had broken his laptop computer.
posture (n.) 姿勢(shì);姿態(tài)He maintained a good posture even in old age by sitting straight instead of slouching.
flexible (adj.) 可彎曲的;柔韌有彈性的The dancer is so flexible that she can touch her head with her foot.
guru (n.) 導(dǎo)師;大師Many people in the U.S. consider Martha Stewart to be a lifestyle guru.
reluctant (adj.) 不情愿的;勉強(qiáng)的Sharon was reluctant to leave the children alone with the babysitter, but she had no other choice.
spiritual well-being 心靈上的平靜;心靈上的喜悅A: Aren't you glad we decided to take a trip to the Himalayas instead of New York?
B: Yes, the peaceful atmosphere and fresh air have been good for my spiritual well-being.
moneymaking gimmick 賺錢的技倆;賺錢的花招A: Guess what? The department store is offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal on all clothes and jewelry!
B: Come on, that's just a moneymaking gimmick to attract more customers.
to end up with 最后…;結(jié)果…A: Why are we here so early? The concert doesn't start until an hour later!
B: I wanted to find good seats-I always end up with seats in the back row when I arrive late.
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