191229 The new year is coming

Joe: Happy New Year, Tom.Tom: Oh, Happy New Year, Joe.Joe: Can you believe another year has passed?Tom: I’m glad it finally ended. I’m looking forward to a new year.Joe: You had some bad luck last year, didn’t you?Tom: Yes! I lost my job, my car broke down, and then my cat almost died.Joe: I can’t believe all of that happened in one year.Tom: That’s why I’m hoping the New Year will be much better.Joe: I’m sure it will be.Tom: Yeah. I have a job interview next week. My parents loaned me money to buy a new car. My cat is on medication. The vet thinks he will make a full recovery.Joe: That’s great! Looks like good luck is coming your way.Tom: I hope so. What are you looking forward to in the new year?Joe: Well, Jill and I are expecting our first child.Tom: Congratulations! That’s great news! The new year is going to be a wonderful one for you and Jill.Joe: Thanks, Tom.Tom: Hey let’s start off the new year with a drink. Do you want to go grab a beer tonight?Joe: Sure! We can toast to a Happy New Year. Joe：新年快乐，Tom。 Tom：哦，新年快乐，Joe。Joe：你能相信又过去一年吗?Tom：我很高兴这一年终于结束了。我期待着新年。Joe：你去年遭受了一些厄运，是不是？Tom：是呀！我工作丢了，车也坏了，我的猫还差点死了。Joe：我无法相信所有这些都在一年内发生了。Tom：这就是为什么我希望新年会更好些。Joe：我相信新年肯定会更好的。Tom：对。我下周有一次工作面试。我的父母借给我一笔钱买了新车，我的猫咪正在接受药物治疗。兽医认为他会完全康复。Joe：这真是太好了。看起来好像好运正在向你走来。Tom：希望如此。你对新年有什么期望？Joe：呃，Jill 和我就要有我们的第一个孩子了。Tom：恭喜你们！这真是好消息啊！新年对你和 Jill 来说将会是很棒的一年。Joe：谢谢你，Tom。Tom：嘿，让我们喝一杯来开启新年吧。你今晚想喝一杯啤酒吗？Joe：当然！我们可以为“一个快乐的新年”干杯。