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| 等 级：资深长老 |
| 经 验 值：6540 |
| 魅 力 值：1551 |
| 龙 币：38125 |
| 积 分：14829 |
| 注册日期：2002-04-10 |
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第八天
Ordering Lunch
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Karl: Do you have time to stop for lunch?
Ann: Yes, I'm hungry. This restaurant has a good selection and the prices are moderate.
Karl: That sounds fine with me. Let's try it.
Ann: Where do you want to sit, the smoking or the nonsmoking section?
Karl: I prefer nonsmoking, but the sign says to wait to be seated.
Hostess: Good afternoon. How many are in your party?
Ann: Just two and we'd like a booth in the nonsmoking section, if you have one.
Hostess: Right this way. Follow me. Will this booth be all right?
Karl: The one by the window would be better, thanks.
Ann: No problem. Here are your menus. Your server will be right with you.
Server: Hello, my name is Chris, and I'm your server today. May I bring you something to begin with, a drink or some appetizers perhaps?
Karl: No appetizer for me. I'll have a glass of water for now.
Ann: I'd like an iced tea, decaffeinated or herbal. What flavors do you have?
Server: We have mint, peach, or raspberry.
Ann: Bring me a large mint, please.
Server: Will that be all, or are you ready to order?
Karl: I'm ready. I'll have the veggie sandwich on whole wheat. Hold the mayonnaise, please.
Server: That comes with your choice of soup or a salad.
Karl: What soups do you have?
Server: We have potato, bean, vegetable beef, or cream of broccoli.
Karl: Does the potato soup have pork in it?
Server: Yes, it has pieces of ham.
Karl: Well, then I'll have the cream of broccoli.
Ann: I'd like a hamburger on a sour dough bun with plenty of onions, please.
Sever: How do you want your burger cooked, medium, or well done?
Ann: Medium will be fine, thanks.
Server: The burger comes with your choice of cole slaw or fries.
Ann: Make it fries, and please bring ketchup with them.
Server: Will that be all?
Karl: I think so. Please bring us the check when you return with our food. We're pressed for time.
第九天
GOING TO A MOVIE
I
George: Hi, Heather, I was wondering if you're free tomorrow night.
Heather: Well, George, I guess I am. Why do you ask?
George: I have just gotten a pair of pre-sale "Star Wars" movie tickets from a friend and was thinking of inviting you along for the opening premier. Are you interested?
Heather: Yeah, definitely! Thanks for inviting me!
George: No problem.
Heather: I really wanted to watch "Star wars" on the opening day but the pre-sale tickets were sold out. How did you manage to get hold of 'em?
George: A friend of mine works at the corporate headquarters of "Pepsi", which is a major sponsor of the movie. He was able to get the tickets for free, and then he sold 2 to me for $50 a piece.
Heather: You paid $50 for each ticket? That's a huge premium over the regular price!
George: Not really, considering the fact that other people are paying as high as $200 each on the "black market". Besides, I knew you were really looking forward to watching "Star Wars" on the opening day.
Heather: Wow, I'm really honored you went through all this trouble just for my sake. I really appreciate that. So, what time are we going?
George: Well, let's see. The movie starts at 10 PM. We should get there at least 1 hour earlier because there'll be a big line. I could pick you up at your house at 8, if that's OK with you.
Heather: 8 o'clock? That's fine with me.
George: Okay good.
Heather: So I'll see you tomorrow at 8 then?
George: Yeah. That's great. I'll see you tomorrow night, Heather.
Heather: Okay, George. Bye!
George: Bye, Heather.
II
George: Wow, look at the line! It's worse than I expected. We're lucky we got here an hour early. Or else we would definitely have had problems getting good seats. I'm glad we made the effort to come early.
Heather: Me too. I learned my lesson the last time I went to a premier opening. I didn't arrive early enough and ended up with a terrible seat all the way in the front row! Believe me, it was one of the worst movie experiences ever.
George: Yeah! I hate sitting in the first row.
Heather: By the way, it was really thoughtful of you to get this ticket for me. Why don't I show you a bit of appreciation by getting you some popcorn and a drink?
George: That would be great!
Heather: OK. What kind of soda do you want?
George: Let me see... I'll take a large Coke. As for the popcorn, medium size will do. Thanks a lot.
Heather: I better get going. You hold my place and I'll be back real quick. Oh... I almost forgot. I better hold on to my ticket stub in case you get let in before I get back. If that happens, just save me a seat and I'll meet you inside.
George: Okay. It's a plan.
(Ten minutes later... inside the theater.)
George: Over here Heather, on your left!
Heather: There you are!
George: Here you go! I saved this seat just for you.
Heather: Thanks. Here's your popcorn and Coke. Sorry it took me so long. There was a huge line at the counter.
George: That's OK. Thank you so much. I love popcorn. Did you add butter?
Heather: Yes I did. I thought you might like butter on your popcorn. I'm glad I made it back before the trailers started. I like trailers. They're part of the whole movie-going experience.
George: I think so too. Even though they're just previews, they tend to be quite entertaining. You know movie trailers are a fundamental marketing tool for production companies. They greatly affect the initial appeal and overall gross profits of a film.
Heather: Speaking of which, I think the trailers are about to begin. Let's sit back and enjoy.
III
George: So... what did you think about the movie?
Heather: Well... I think this "Star Wars" episode is an excellent piece of work. But not as good as the previous ones.
George: Really? I don't agree. This "Star Wars" episode was incredible!
Heather: Why do you think so?
George: Well, one of the most spectacular things about it are the special effects. State of the art special effects are the main reason for the success of the previous episodes, so audiences bear high expectations on this one. And I don't think they'll be disappointed.
Heather: You're right. The special effects were amazing! And I like that fact that they created so many fantastic settings and other-worldly costumes, weapons and creatures.
George: It's kind of cool that they still use the same "Star Wars" theme song for this movie.
Heather: Yeah! It reminds me of the previous "Star Wars" scenes.
George: I know exactly what you mean! Hearing that song gives me a nostalgic feeling.
Heather: I thought the overall plot of the movie was very interesting. But I don't think the character development was that strong.
George: Do you think that had anything to do with the casting of the movie?
Heather: No, the casting is great, the actors were excellent. They just didn't have a lot of funny or meaningful dialogue. The writing was a little weak.
George: Well, maybe, but I like the little kid who played young "Anakin Skywalker". I can't imagine anyone else playing that role.
Heather: I liked him too. He's soooo cute! You know, even though I was slightly disappointed, I can't wait for the next episode. I wonder when they're going to start making it and when it's scheduled for release?
George: I have no idea. But looking at the success of this "Star Wars" episode, I have a strong feeling production for the following episode will begin pretty soon. I hope it'll be even better than this one.
Heather: I hope so, too.
George: Well, I think we should go now. It's getting pretty late.
Heather: OK. Let's go.
第十天
Dating
Dialogue 1
John likes Jenny, but he's afraid to ask her out. His friend Jack is trying to encourage him.
John: Hey, Jack, is Jenny coming with us?
Jack: Yes. Why?
John: Nothing. I'm just asking.
Jack: Just asking? But why is your face burning like mad? Ah-huh, someone has a crush on Jenny, doesn't he?
John: Who has a crush?!
Jack: Come on, John, don't be such a chicken. If you like her, you've got to tell her. Maybe she likes you.
John: But I don't have the guts to ask her out.
Jack: What're you so afraid of?
John: I'd totally die if she turned me down.
Jack: But that's better than keeping everything to yourself. You've got to let her know. Come on! You've got to take a chance!
John: I don't know....Well, maybe, you're right, but how am I going to tell her?
Dialogue 2
John has a new girlfriend. His friend Jack is envious....
John: Hi, Jack, long time, no see!
Jack: Yeah! How's everything going?
John: Not bad! At least I'm still alive.
Jack: Just alive? I heard you're going out with Jane.
John: Where did you get that idea?
Jack: Oh, come on. Jane is a very nice girl, someone you meet only once in a lifetime.
John: Yeah, you're right. I'm not boasting, but she's really as beautiful as she is intelligent.
Jack: Well, I really envy you for finding such a girl.
Dialogue 3
Jane's friend Michelle tells Jane that she's lucky to have Jack as her boyfriend because....
Michelle: I heard you're going out with Jack.
Jane: Yes. To be frank, I really love him to death.
Michelle: You're so lucky!
Jane: Why do you say that?
Michelle: Why? Are you kidding me? A boy like him is so hard to find. So caring, so patient, and, did I mention, so handsome?
Jane: It's very nice of you to say so.
Michelle: Well, it's not a compliment. I'm saying it from the bottom of my heart! It's obvious that he's head over heels in love with you.
Jane: I sure hope so.
Dialogue 4
Jenny's boyfriend is a very nice person, but her friend Katie is concerned about his age....
Katie: Jenny, I know you like John a lot, but what do you like about him?
Jenny: Well, there's just something about him. Don't you think so?
Katie: Really? What's this something?
Jenny: Well, he's mature, handsome, gentle, and successful. I think he's my Mr. Right!
Katie: He's certainly mature, but don't you think he's a little old for you? He's almost twice as old as you are!
Jenny: Well, age shouldn't be something that comes in the way of a person's marriage. As long as we love each other, age is not an issue. It never has been!
Katie: But what will others think about it?
Jenny: I don't care what others will think about us. I just know I love him and he loves me. And that's all that matters.
Dialogue 5
Tom wants to settle down and start a family, but his girlfriend Monica is not ready yet. Therefore, they have to break up....
Jack: Hi, Tom, how have you been?
Tom: Not very well.
Jack: Why? What happened? You look so down!
Tom: Nothing.
Jack: Come on. For a man who's so down, there're usually two reasons. Either his career is going downhill, or he has a broken heart. You're so successful, so....
Tom: Well, you're right. I just broke up with Monica.
Jack: Oh, I'm sorry. I thought you two were made for each other.
Tom: Well, you never know. I'm ready for a commitment and want to settle down, but she says she wants to pursue her career while she's still young.
Jack: Well, it's always difficult to choose between career and family.
Tom: Maybe you're right.
Jack: John, I don't know what to say to comfort you, but cheer up! There's plenty of fish out there and you'll find your perfect match!
Tom: Yeah, but it's hard to forget her at the moment. You know, we were together for almost five years. It's really hard....
Dialogue 6
Mike has recently broken up with his girlfriend because....
John: Hi, Mike, we're having a party tonight, wanna come join us? You can bring your girlfriend.
Mike: Well...er...I'm breaking up with Cathy.
John: What happened? Did you have a big fight?
Mike: No. She's really a very nice girl....
John: Yeah, she's pretty and caring.
Mike: Well, she's really caring, but sometimes it's too much...and uh...I kind of want a break, you know...some room for myself.
John: Did you talk with her about it?
Mike: I've tried, but...it didn't work.
John: Oh, I'm really sorry to hear that. When are you going to tell her?
Mike: Maybe tonight, I don't know. I don't know how to tell her.
John: I know she's head over heels in love with you and she'll really be hurt.
Mike: I know....
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