情景英语:实用美语会话(七)
Ellen: Marilyn, you want coffee or tea? Marilyn: Coffee, please. Ellen: I am so excited! At this time tomorrow morning, Grandpa will be sitting in the kitchen with us. Marilyn: When does he arrive? Ellen: At six 0'clock this evening. Marilyn: By plane? Ellen: No, by train. Marilyn: Are we picking him up at the station? Ellen: Not Grandpa. He doesn't want anybody picking him up. He likes to be independent. Marilyn: Huh. Ellen: Oh, let's go upstairs and prepare Grandpa's room. Marilyn: Great! Let's do it! Richard: Good morning, Mom. Robbie: Morning. Ellen: Well, hi,fellas. Richard: Hello. Marilyn: Hi,honey. Richard: Hi, honey. Robbie: Morning, Marilyn. Marilyn: We're going upstairs to set up Grandpa's room. There's coffee ready. Robbie: I'm really excited about seeing Granpa. Richard: Me, too. Milk, please. Robbie: He's so funny. He always makes me laugh. I hope Grandpa's going to like living with us. Richard: I think he will. It just takes time to fell comfortable in a new place. Robbie: Won't he miss being in Florida? Richard: Will, he will. But I think he'll like being here with the family. Robbie: Are you sure about that? It's crazy here most of the time. Richard: But it's fun. Robbie: That's for sure. Richard: You know, maybe I'll put together some photos of Grandpa as a "welcome" present. Robbie: That's a neat idea. What can I do ? I've got it! I have a picture of Grandpa and Dad and me in my wallet. It's from the Fathers and Son's Breakfast at my junior high school graduation. Richard: Oh, I remember this picture. Robbie: I'd really lik to pick up Grandpa at the railroad station. Richard: Railroad stations or airports-Grandpa always tells us he'll get here by himself. Robbie: He's something! Marilyn: Is this all Grandpa's stuff? Ellen: That's it. But I'm sure he has a few bags with him on the train. Marilyn: What's inside? Ellen: I don't know. It's locked. Philip: Hi. Ellen: Oh, hi, darling. Marilyn: Morning, Philip. Philip: I want to put some of my good hangers in Grandpa's closet. You know I'm very exceted about his arrival. Ellen: We are, too.Susan called early this morning. She's unhappy and can't leave till tonight. She wants to be here for Grandpa. Philip: Well, Grandpa will be disappointed, too. He loves Susan.She always reminds him of Grandma. Well,how's everything here? Marilyn: Fine.We were just wondering about this trunk. Ellen: It's locked. Philip: Oh. I have the key. Grandpa sent it to me. |