情景英语:实用美语会话(七十四)
Susan: Oh, I love it! To be away from the city on such a beautiful day is my idea of heaven! The grass. The trees. The fresh air. Harry: I told you you'd like it. I've been doing this for years. Richard: You have the spirit of a teenager, Susan. Wait till you see yourself jumping around. Marilyn: That's what I love about Susan. She works hard. She plays hard. She's a real Stewart. Harry: Come on, Richard. Help me get this stuff out of the car. Richard: Where does it go? Harry: Well, we'll put everything over there. We'll set up our tents over there by the edge of the woods. Then we'll be able to make our fire there where it's safe. Richard: Oh, there's our table and benches. All set for eating. Harry: That's what makes this spot so good. Marilyn: Is anybody hungry? Susan: I am. Harry: We just got here. Susan: When you're out in the fresh air like this, it makes you hungry. Aren't you hungry, Marilyn? Marilyn: I sure am. How about you, Richard? Richard: Starving. Harry: You guys are like three kids. Richard: Aren't you hungry, Harry? Harry: Well, yeah. Now that you mention it, I guess I am. I mean, how could a guy not be hungry with all this talk about eating? Marilyn: Where's the bag with the chicken salad sandwiches? Harry: Right here, next to the ice packs. Here. Put the tablecloth on the picnic table, and I will bring the cola and the plastic cups. Harry: Well, how do you like it so far? Richard: I've never been more relaxed. Marilyn: Me, Neither. Susan: I wish we had brought Michelle, Harry. She would have loved it. Marilyn: Oh, You're right. I wish we had brought Max. Richard: Marilyn, Susan, let's not begin to worry about Michelle and Max. We're having a good time, and they're in good hands. Harry: Richard is right. Are you having a good time, Susan? You haven't answered my question. Susan: I am having a good time, Harry. I promise not to think about the city. We're in the country. Let's all just enjoy this wonderful place and this wonderful weather. Harry: Good. Susan: This is heaven, Harry! It was such a great idea to spend the weekend this way. Harry: Thanks, Susan. I thought you'd all like it. Susan: Like it? I love it! Listen to the sounds of the summer that surround us. It's so calming. Harry: I've always liked camping out. Away from the telephones and account books. It's refreshing for me. I always go back to the city in a wonderful state of mind. Susan: We've only been here for a day, and I've completely forgotten about all my business problems. The office seems so far away. Harry: I'm glad you like it, Susan. We'll spend many more weekends like this. Susan: And next time we'll bring Michelle, I wish she were here with us to enjoy the country. Harry: And next time we'll bring Michelle. Marilyn: Just listen to the sound. It's so soothing. Richard: I can hardly keep my eyes open. If only we could bottle the fresh air. Marilyn: Wouldn't it be wonderful? Richard: We could call it "Deep Sleep Country Air." Marilyn: It puts you to sleep. So does the sound. I've bee having a hard time keeping my eyes open just listening to it. It's like a special music. Richard: Too bad we can't bottle the sound. Marilyn: But we can! Richard: Can what? Marilyn: Bottle the sound. Richard: What are you talking about? Richard: Oh, yeah? Great idea! Let's do it! |