情景英语:实用美语会话(三)
Philip: And give her a teaspoon of the medicine after every meal.Don't worry. She'll be fine. You're welcome. Good-bye. Ellen: How are you? Philip: I'm tired and hungry. Ellen: Well, Marilyn and Richard called. They'll be here soon, and then we'll eat. Philip: All right. Is……is Susan coming? Ellen: Well, she'll be here later. She has to work late tonight. Philip: And what's Robbie cooking for dinner? Ellen: It's a surprise. Philip: I hope its pasta. Philip: Robbie, the dinner was terrific. Susan: Yes, it was delicious. Marilyn: What's for dessert? Robbie: Oh, I forgot dessert. Philip: Robbie! Ellen: Don't worry. We've got lots of ice cream. Richard: Oh, I'd love some ice cream. Ellen: Well, there's chocolate and coffee and a little vanilla. Robbie: I'll have vanilla. Is that all right with everyone? Philip: I'll have chocolate. Marllyn: Me, too. Richard: Uh, one scoop of coffee and one scoop of chocolate for me. Ellen: Robbie, will you help me serve? Richard: I keep thinking about that bag of film. Eight rolls. a whole day's work. And good stuff,too. Ellen: I'll get it. Hello. Alexandra: Hello. Does Richard Stewart live here? Robbie: Yes,he's my brother. I'm Robbie……Robbie Stewart. Alexandra: I'm Alexandra Pappas. How do you do? Your brother left his bag of film on the ferryboat. I found it. Robbie: I'm really glad to see you. I mean……my brother'll be really glad to see you! Ellen: Robbie! Who is it? Robbie: It's Richard's film! I mean, Alexandra Pappas. Come in, please. Richard: Alexandra! Alexandra: Hello, Richard. I found your bag! Richard: Oh, thank you! Thank you! Um……Alexandra, let me introduce you. This is my wife Marilyn. Alexandra: Richard showed me your photo. How do you do ? Marilyn: Oh yes. Richard told us all about you. It's nice to meet you. Richard: And this is my mother, Ellen Stewart. Alexandra: How do you do? Richard: And my father, Dr.Philip Stewart. Philip: Nice to meet you, Alexandra. Richard: And…ah…you met Robbie Alexanra: Yes. And you must be Susan.Hi. Susan: Hi.Welcome. Richard: I'm so glad you found the bag and took the time and trouble to return it. Alexandra: Oh,it was no trouble. I just took the wrong train. Ellen: Would you like something to eat? Alexandra: Thank you, no.I'm late for dinner at my house. I really have to go. Richard: Would you like to call home? Alexandra: I'd appreciate that. Ellen: Please,use the phone. Alexandra: Thanks. Excuse me. Richard: Alexandra's a high-school exchange student from Greece. Robbie: Where does she live? Richard: With a family in the Bronx. Robbie: Oh, that's not too far from here! Richard: Take it easy, Robbie. Alexandra: Thank you. I can only stay a few minutes. Ellen: Have some iced tea. Alexandra: Thanks, Mrs. Stewart. Robbie: Please sit down, Alexandra. Philip: So, you're an exchange student. Where do you go to school? Alexandra: At the Bronx High School of Science. Philip: Oh, that's a very good school. What are your favorite subjects? Alexandra: Biology and mathematics. Richard tells me you're a doctor. Philip: Yes, a pediatrician.And what does your father do? Alexandra: He's a lawyer, in Thessaloniki. Robbie: Would you like some pasta? I made it myself. It might be a little cold. Alexandra: Thanks, no. I do have to go. It was nice meeting you all. Marilyn: Well, maybe you'll come for lunch some Sunday, so we can really thank you for bringing Richard's bag back. Alexandra: Maybe. Ellen: You're welcome anytime. Philip: Good-bye. Richard: Can I drive you home? Alexandra: No,thanks. The train is just up the street. It won't take me long at all. Richard: Well, you really saved the day for me, Alexandra. Alexandra: Bye. Richard: Bye-bye. Ellen: Good night. Philip: She's a smart young lady, and very nice. Robbie: Very! Hey, she forgot her bag! Ellen: I guess we'll be seeing Alexandra again, Right, Robbie? |