【双语对话】

Melanie: What are the core working hours at your new job?

你新工作的核心工作时间是什么时候？

Coco: Ah it's 8 am to 2 pm which is quite unusual. I'm more of a night owl, but I'm trying to become an early bird for work.

啊，是早上8点到下午2点，相当不寻常。我更喜欢晚睡晚起，但为了工作正在努力变成早起的人。

Melanie: I know you are. When do you do your best work then?

我知道你是个夜猫子。那你什么时候工作效率最高呢？

Coco: I feel most productive during the late afternoon and evenings.

我觉得下午晚些时候和晚上时最有生产力。

Melanie: I see. Time management is crucial, you know. Have you heard about MITs?

我明白了。时间管理很重要，你知道吗？你听说过MITs吗？

Coco: Yes, I read about it. It stands for the most important tasks, right?

是的，我读过相关资料。那是指最重要的任务，对吧？

Melanie: Exactly! It can boost your productivity and help you achieve more in a day.

没错！它可以提高你的工作效率，帮助你一天之内完成更多任务。

【重点笔记】

1.Core working hours 核心工作时间

例：The core working hours at our office are from 9 AM to 5 PM.

核心工作时间在我们的办公室是从早上九点到下午五点。

2.A night owl 夜猫子

例：She is a night owl and prefers to work during the late hours.

她是一个夜猫子，喜欢在深夜工作。

3.An early bird 早起鸟

例：My colleague is an early bird and always arrives at the office before anyone else.

我的同事是个早起的人，总是比其他人先到办公室。

4.Crucial adj. 至关重要的

例：The final exam is crucial for your overall grade in the course.

期末考试对你整个课程的成绩至关重要。

5.Boost v. 提高

Booster n. 兴奋剂，增强剂

例：Regular exercise can boost your energy levels and improve your overall health.

定期锻炼可以提高你的能量水平，改善你的整体健康。

The new protein supplement is an effective booster for muscle recovery after workouts.

新的蛋白质补充剂是一种有效的增强剂，可以帮助肌肉在锻炼后更好地恢复。