M: Hi, Joey! Congratulations on doing so well on the math exam.

Meg had done Joey a big favor by helping him with his math homework. As a result, Joey was able to get a good grade on his math exam. He is now expressing his gratitude to Meg. (M = Meg, J = Joey)

M: Hi, Joey! Congratulations on doing so well on the math exam. I heard you got 90 points. J: Yeah. I couldn’t believe it. I can’t thank you enough for all that you have done for me. M: Oh, it was nothing, believe me. I was very glad to help.

J: Well, it meant everything to me. I never understood the math problems that well until you explained them to me. M: Thanks. I really hope I’ve given you more confidence to study on your own now. J: You have. And I really appreciate it. I feel I should do something for you, such as buying you a gift or something.

M: That won’t be necessary. Actually, you’ve already done something for me. J: What could that possibly be? M: You’ve made me more confident, too. You know, I want to be a teacher in the future, so I’m so glad I was able to teach someone successfully. It’s a “win-win” situation.

J: In my opinion, you’ve certainly chosen the right profession to go into. You’re a natural teacher. M: Thanks very much. You are a pretty good student, too.

Tips for You 1. congratulations [k1n&Gr8tS1`leS1nz] n. (pl.) 恭喜

Tips for You 2. win-win [`wIn &wIn] adj. 雙贏的

Meg had done Joey a big favor by helping him with his math homework. • 字詞搭配 • do sb a favor = do a favor for sb • = give sb a hand　幫助某人… • ask a favor of sb　請某人幫忙 • The box is too heavy; could you • do me a favor? • Could I ask a favor of you?

Meg had done Joey a big favor by helping him with his math homework. help sb with sth 表示「幫某人做某事」。例： • The mother is very proud of her son because he often helps her with housework after school.

as a result = consequently = therefore = thus 結果 • Pete stayed up late last night. As a result, he was late for school today.

字詞搭配 • express/show gratitude to sb for sth • (向某人) 表示感激 • in gratitude for sth　表達對…的感激之情 • The foundation expressed gratitude to • Mr. Simpson for his great contribution. • We would like to take you out to dinner • tonight in gratitude for your timely help. He is now expressing his gratitude to Meg.

Congratulations on doing so well on the math exam. congratulations on sth 表示「恭賀某事」。例： • Congratulations on your promotion!

I can’t thank you enough for.... cannot...enough 表示「無論…也不足以…」。例： • I can’t thank you enough for being with me all the time.

I never understood the math problems that well until you explained them to me. • 句型分析 • not until…直到…才… • Most people don’t know the • value of health until they are • sick.

on one’s own 在此表示「憑一己之力」。例： • David can lift the heavy box on his own. 此外，on one’s own也有「獨立，獨自」之意，等於 alone。例： • Tiffany has lived on her own since she graduated from college.

in my opinion　依我看 = personally speaking = as I see it in my opinion 為發表自己的意見時常見的用語，可放在句首或句末。例： • In my opinion, this movie is very boring. → This movie is very boring, in my opinion.

...you’ve certainly chosen the right professionto go into. • 字詞搭配 • go into/join/enter • the...profession　從事某種職業 • Kate’s father hopes she can go • into the medical profession in • the future.

You’re a natural teacher. natural adj. 天生的，天賦的 • Jason is good at all kinds of sports; he is a natural athlete. 這邊 natural 也可以用 born 替換。例： • Ken is considered a born salesman because he can persuade other people into buying his products.

M: Hi, Joey! Congratulations on doing so well on the math exam.