情景英语:实用美语会话(一十三)
Robbie: Hi, Grandpa. Grandpa: Hi, Robbie. Robbie: Can I help? Grandpa: Yes, indeed. Hand me two eggs from the refrigerator, and I'll make you two fried eggs. Robbie: How about some bacon? Grandpa: I made enough for an army. You going to the baseball game today? It's a perfect day for it-a little cloudy but nice and warm. Robbie: Dad and I were planning to go to the game, but he has to work today, and my friends don't wan to go . It's not an important game, anyway. Grandpa: Do you have any other plans for the day? Robbie: I'll work on my computer. I have a new math program, and I want to learn how to use it. Grandpa: Maybe you can teach me how to work on a computer someday. Robbie: Anytime.It's really easy, but, like anything, you need to work at it, Grandpa.This bacon is great. I love crispy bacon. Grandpa: Oh, what are you doing tomorrow? Robbie: Nothing much. Grandpa: Well,maybe your dad and I could take you fishing with us. Robbie: I'd like that, but…… Grandpa: But what? Robbie: But Dad is always so busy. Grandpa: Well,can you come fishing with me tomorrow? Robbie: Sure,I can. Grandpa: Robbie says you can't take him to the game today. Philip: I really feel bad about it, but they need me at the hospital today, in the children's ward. Grandpa: I understand. Philip: Maybe we can spend some time together next weekend. Grandpa: Definitely.We should. You and Robbie and me. Remember our first fishing trip? Philip: I sure do……Well, I've got to run, Dad. See you later. Philip: Going fishing? Grandpa: I'm thinking about it……So,how's work? Philip: Oh,the usual problems. Grandpa: You're working pretty hard these days. Philip: I guess I am. Grandpa: When did you last go fishing with Robbie? Philip: I remember exactly. It was on his birthday, June second,two years ago. We didn't catch anything. Grandpa: Remember our fishing trips? Philip: Yes.I loved them. Grandpa: Remember catching your first fish? Philip: How can I forget? I fell out of the boat! we had some good times together. Grandpa: Yes,we did. Maybe we should do it again. Philip: How about tomorrow? Grandpa: Don't you have to work? Philip: My paper work will wait. Grandpa: Oh, Robbie will be thrilled. I am, too, Son. Philip: I want to spend more time with Robbie. Grandpa: Tomorrow.It'll be like old times for you and me. And Robbie will love it. Philip: Well, what's the weather going to be like? Grandpa: Radio says sunny and mild. Philip: Well, I'll tell Robbie. And thanks, Dad. Grandpa: Don't thank me . I'm just being a grandfather. |