情景英语:实用美语会话(七十)
Robbie: Hi, Mom. Ellen: Hi, Robbie You're home from school early. Robbie: Yeah, they're getting the assembly hall ready for the graduation ceremony, so we all got to go home early. Too noisy to study. Ellen: Well, now that you're here, you can help me with dinner. I need those potatoes peeled and sliced. Robbie: Mom, give me a break Alexandra's coming over to help me study for my math final. Ellen: Well, in that case, you can wash the dishes and clean up after dinner. Robbie: Can I invite Alexandra to stay for dinner? Ellen: Of course. Robbie: Thanks, Mom. Ellen: You an Alexandra have become good friends, haven't you? Robbie: Yes. I like her.She's a terrific person. I'm going to miss her when she goes back to Greece. Ellen: Would you like to give her a little farewell party? Robbie: Mom, that would be terrific! Maybe we could make it a surprise. Ellen: Oh, I don't know. Surprise parties don't always work out. Robbie: Well, we could tell her it's a graduation party for me. When Alexandra arrives, we'll surprise her. Ellen: Well, I suppose that might work. Robbie: I'd like to give her a nice going-away present. Ellen: Fine. Robbie: There's only one problem. Ellen: What's that? Robbie: I'm broke. I should have saved some money. Ellen: I'm sure Alexandra would be happy with something simple, Robbie. Robbie: I know. But, well, I'd like to give her something nice to remember me by. Maybe I could borrow some money from you and Dad. Ellen: It's all right with me if it's all right with your dad. Robbie: Thanks, Mom. I'll talk to him. Is he still in his office? Ellen: I think so. Robbie: Thanks, Mom. Ellen: Robbie! Good luck! Molly: Here are the X-rays you wanted , Dr. Stewart. Philip: Oh. Thank you, Molly. Now, let me check them. Molly: What do you think? Philip: I don't see any breaks or fractures. Well, well. Thank you, Molly. Molly: Thank you. Philip: Come in! Hi, Son. Robbie: Hi, Dad. Am I interrupting you? Philip: No, no, no, no,. What's up? Robbie: Can we talk? Philip: Sure. Robbie: I need some help. Philip: Well, that's what fathers are for. Robbie: Well, before I go to college, I have the whole summer…… Philip: Yes…… Robbie: And I'm planning to get a job for the summer. Philip: And What sort of job? Robbie: I applied for a job as a lifeguard at the community pool. Philip: Sounds pretty good. Robbie: Yes. I'll be earning pretty good money if I get it. But right now, I'm kind of short of cash. Philip: Who isn't? Robbie: And my friend Alexandra is going to Greece…… Philip: Nice girl. We'll all miss her. Robbie: Mom says we can her a going-away surprise party. Philip: Good idea. Robbie: And I'd like to get her a nice gift…… Philip: What'd you have in mind? Robbie: Well, a wristwatch, so she'll think of me when she looks at the time. Nothing flashy or expensive. Something simple-but a good one. Philip: Sounds fine, Robbie. Robbie: Well, I saw a nice watch. But I'll need a loan. If you could lend me the money, I could pay you back out of my lifeguard salary. Philip: Well, I guess your mother and I can manage it. When do you need the money? Robbie: Would tomorrow be OK? Philip: You've got it. Robbie: Thanks, Dad. Philip: My pleasure, Son. Oh, and, Robbie…… Robbie: Yes? Philip: You'll probably want the family car so you can drive her home after the party. Robbie: Could I? Philip: If you drive carefully. Robbie: I will. Thanks, Dad. Philip: My pleasure. Robbie: You're OK, Dad. Philip: You're not so bad yourself, Son. |