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46 Linden Street
ACT I


Excuse me. My name is Richard Stewart. 打扰一下，我叫Richard Stewart。
I'm a photographer. 我是一位摄影师。
May I take a picture of you and your little boy? 我可以替你和你的小男孩拍一张照吗？
What's it for? 是做什么用的？
It's for a book. 是为一本书拍的。
You're writing a book? 你在写一本书吗?
It's a book of pictures. 这是一本摄影集。
I call it Family Album, U.S.A. 我称之为美国写真。
Oh, that's a nice idea. 噢！这想法不错。
Well, it's fine if you take our picture. 你想拍我们的照，请吧！
I'm Martha Vann. 我叫Martha Vann。
Thank you. I appreciate your help. 谢谢！很感谢你的帮助！
I'm Richard. What's your name? 我是Richard 你叫什么？
Gerald. Gerald。
How old are you, Gerald? Gerald 你今年多大？
Five. 五岁。
And where do you live? 你们住在哪？
We live in California. 我们住在California 。
Well, welcome to New York. 噢！欢迎你们到纽约来。
OK, just a second. 好了,请稍等一下。
I'm almost ready here. 我快要准备就绪了。
Can I help you? 我能帮你忙吗?
Oh, please. 噢 太好了。
Hold Gerald's hand, please. Great! 请握住Gerald的手。很好！
Now point to the buildings. 现在请指著那些建筑物。
Terrific! 好极了
Give Mommy a kiss, Gerald. Nice! Gerald 亲一亲妈妈， 很好！
Thank you, Gerald. 谢谢你 Gerald。
And thank you, Mrs. Vann. 谢谢 Vann太太
Oh, my pleasure. 噢 不客气。
We'll be looking for your book. 我们会去买你的书。
Thank you. Good-bye. Bye, Gerald. 谢谢。再见。Gerald 再见。
Thanks again. 再次谢谢 。
Oh, you're welcome. 噢 请别客气。
Hey, let me take your picture! 嘿 让我给你拍一张照。
Wonderful. Please. 好啊 请。
Are you from New York? 是从纽约来的吗？
No, I'm from Greece. 不是 我是从希腊来的
I'm an exchange student. 我是一名交换学生。
When did you come here? 是什麽时候来这里的?
Three months ago. 三个月之前。
Your English is very good. 你的英语说得很好。
Thanks. 谢谢。
I studied English in school. 我是在学校学的英语
Would you like some coffee? 要不要来点咖啡
No, thank you. 不要 谢谢。
Tell me about your book. 谈谈你的书吧。
Oh, it's not finished yet, 噢 它尚未完成
but I have some of the pictures. 但我手头有一些照片
Would you like to see them? 要不要看一看
Yes. I'd like that. 要啊 我想看一看。
Here they are. Family Album, U.S.A. 就在这 。 美国写真
It's an album of pictures of the United States: 是关于美国的
the cities, the special places, and the people. 一些城市 一些特别别的地方以及人们的摄影选辑
And these are pictures of people working: 这是工作中人们的照照
steelworkers, bankers, police, street vendors, 钢架工人 银行职员  街头小贩
ambulance drivers, doctors.... 救护车驾驶 医生等等等…
Oh, this is my father. He's a doctor. 噢 这是我父亲 他是一名医生
This is my mother. 这是我母亲。
What's her name? 她叫什么名字
Ellen. Ellen。
My younger brother, Robbie. 这是我弟弟Robbie
He goes to high school. 他在上高中。
This is my sister Susan. 这是我妹妹Susan
She works for a toy company. 她在一家玩具公司工作
Here's my grandfather. He lives in Florida. 这是我祖父 他住在Florida
And this is my wife Marilyn. 这是我太太Marilyn
Oh, she's very pretty. 噢 她很漂亮。
Thanks. And what about your family? 谢谢。那 的家庭呢
They are in Thessaloniki. 他们住在Thessaloniiki
That's a large city in northern Greece. 那是希腊北部的一个个大城市
But now I'm living in the Bronx. 但现在我住在Bronx乔��
With a Greek-American family? 跟希裔美国家庭住吗
No. Hispanic. 不是 是西语裔家庭
Oh no! It's five thirty. 哎呀 已经五点半了了
Will you excuse me? 我失陪了
I have to meet my wife. 我得去接我太太。
It was nice meeting you. 非常高兴遇见你。
It was nice meeting you. 非常高兴遇见你。
It was a pleasure meeting you, too. 我也很高兴碰到 。
Thanks for your help. 谢谢 的帮助。
And good luck! I've got to go. 祝 好运 我得走了了
By the way, I'm Richard. 噢 我忘了说 我叫叫Richard
What's your name? 呢
Alexandra. Alexandra。
Bye-bye, Alexandra. Thanks. 再见 Alexandra 行 谢。
Bye-bye. Richard! Richard! You left your bag! 再见。Richard！ Richard！ 你掉了一个旅行袋。



Family Album, U.S.A.
It's an album of pictures of the United States.
Richard takes many pictures for his album.
He photographs the cities like New York...
and other special places.
He photographs people working:
police, ambulance drivers, steel workers, doctors.
Philip Stewart, Richard's father, is a doctor.
He's a pediatrician, a children's doctor.
And Richard's mother, Ellen Stewart, is a home maker.
His brother Robbie,
is a student of Riverdale High School.
He's 17.
Richard has one sister.
Her name is Susan.
She works for a toy company in New York City.
Malcolm Stewart is Richard's grandfather.
He's 72 years old and lives in Florida.
And this is Richard's wife, Marilyn Stewart.
She is a fashion designer and a sales clerk
in a boutique in New York City.
You'll meet Marilyn Stewart
and all of the other Stewarts in Family Album, U.S.A.




ACT II

Excuse me, officer. 对不起 警官。
Can you help me? 你能帮帮我吗
Sure. 当然可以。
Can you tell me 你能告诉我
how to get to Linden Street, in Riverdale? 怎麽去Riverdale的亮值墙致?
"Richard Stewart, 46 Linden Street, “Richard Stewart 林登街46号
Riverdale, New York." Riverdale 纽约”
You should take the number 1 subway. 应当搭一路地铁。
Is there a station near here? 附近有地铁站吗
Yes. The station's that way. 有。地铁站在那边。
You should take the number 1 train 搭一路车
to Van Cortlandt Park. 到Van Cortlandt公园 下车。
Number 1 train to Van Cortlandt Park. Thank you. 一路车到Van Cortlaandt公园。谢谢。
Anytime. Good luck. 不用谢。祝 好运。
Remember, the number 1 train. The uptown platform. 记住 搭一路车 在在北 月
Thank you. 谢谢。
You're welcome. 不客气。
Is this pink too bright for me? 我穿粉红色会不会太太过 恃蘖
Mmm-hmm. It is a very bright pink. 是的 这种粉红是亮亮了点
Try this. It's size eight. 试试这一件。尺码是是八号
But I wear size ten. 但我穿十号的衣服。
How about green? It's size ten. 绿的怎麽样 它是十号的
Let me try it on. 让我试试看。
I'm taking too much of your time. 我耽误了 很多时间
It's six o'clock. 已经六点了。
Where's my husband? 我丈夫怎麽还没来
Where's my husband? 我丈夫怎麽还没来
I was expecting him here at five forty-five. 我们约好了五点四十五在这会面的
Don't worry. The traffic is very heavy at this hour. 别担心。这个时间交通很糟
I know. But we're going to be late for dinner. 我知道。但我们晚餐可要迟到了
I'll take this green sweater. 我买这件绿毛衫吧
I like the color on me, don't you? 我觉得这种颜色较适合我 说
I think it looks terrific on you. 我觉得 穿上它好极了
I'm sorry I'm so late. 对不起 我迟到了这麽久
I had a really bad day. 今天真是糟透了。
It's ten after six. We're late. 现在是六点十分。我我们迟了
Robbie's cooking tonight, and dinner's at six thirty. 今晚Robbie做饭晚餐六点半开始
I know. I know. I'm really sorry. 我知道 我知道。真真的很抱歉
I left my bag of film on the ferry. 我把装底片的旅行袋袋遗放在渡船上
I went back for it, but the ferry was gone. 等我回去找的时候 船已经开走了。
I lost a whole day's work. 我丢掉一整天的工作成果
I'll call the Staten Island Ferry lost-and-found office. 我来打电话给Staten 渡轮的失物招领处。
I didn't think of that. Thanks. 我倒没有想到这个法法子。谢了
Hello. 喂
Yes. The number, please, 我想问一下
of the Staten Island Ferry lost-and-found office. Staten 渡轮失物招招领处的电话号
Five five five...zero eight zero eight. 555-0808。
Thank you. 谢谢。
I really appreciate it, Marilyn. 真的很感谢 Marilyn。
I really appreciate it, Marilyn. 真的很感谢 Marilyn。
Hello. 喂
Did anyone find a camera bag this afternoon, 请问今天下午有人捡捡到一个照相机旅行袋
a small canvas bag, 一个小的粗帆布袋
on the J. F. Kennedy Ferry?...No? 是在J. F. Kennedy汉 渡船上丢的。……没有吗
Maybe someone will find it. 也许会有人发现的。
The name is Stewart, Richard Stewart. 失主是Stewart Richard Stewart。
And the telephone number is five five five... 电话是555-
three oh nine oh. Thank you. 3090。谢谢 。
Sorry, Richard. They don't have it. 对不起 Richard 那没有。
Thanks, anyway. 不管怎样 我都得谢谢
There was a girl on the ferry. 在渡船上有一个女孩
Now maybe... 也许现在……
Tell me about it on the way home. 在回家的路上告诉我吧


Thank you, I appreciate your help.
Thank you. You're welcome.
Thank you. You're welcome.
Thank you for your help.
Thanks a lot.
I want to thank you for your help.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Glad that I could help.
Don't mention it.
I'm glad that I could help.
Thanks. You're welcome.
Thanks, Gerald.
And thank you, Mrs. Vann.
Oh, my pleasure.
Thank you. You're welcome.
Thank you very much.
It was very nice of you.
I appreciate it.
Thanks a lot.
Thank you. You're welcome.
Don't mention it.
I'm glad that I could help.
My pleasure.
It was nothing.
You're welcome.
The number one train to Van Cortlandt Park.
Thank you.
Anytime. Good luck.
Thank you very much.
It was very nice of you.
I appreciate it.
Thanks a lot. Thank you.
You're welcome.
Don't mention it.
I'm glad that I could help.
My pleasure.
It was nothing.
You're welcome.
Thank you for your help.
Thanks a lot.
I want to thank you for your help.
Thank you.
Glad that I could help.
Don't mention it.
I'm glad that I could help.
Thanks. You're welcome.
Thank you.
I'm sorry, Richard. They don't have it.
Thanks, anyway.
Thanks, anyway.
It was nice of you to try.
I appreciate it.
Thanks a lot.
Thank you.
Anytime.
Don't mention it.
I'd really like to help.
You're welcome.
My pleasure.
Anytime.
Thank you.
You're welcome.



ACT III


And give her a teaspoon of the medicine after every meal. 每餐之後给她吃一茶匙的药
Don't worry. She'll be fine. 不要担心 她会好的
You're welcome. Good-bye. 不用谢。再见。
How are you? 你怎麽样
I'm tired and hungry. 我累了 也饿了。
Well, Marilyn and Richard called. 好啦 Marilyn和Richard打电话来了
They'll be here soon, and then we'll eat. 他们马上就到。他们们一到就开饭
All right. Is...is Susan coming? 好吧 Susan来吗
Well, she'll be here later. 来 她会晚一点。
She has to work late tonight. 她今晚得工作得晚一些
And what's Robbie cooking for dinner? Robbie为晚餐准备了了什
It's a surprise. 会给你一个惊喜。
I hope it's pasta. 我希望是义大利 呈场
Robbie, the dinner was terrific. Robbie 晚餐真是棒透
Yes, it was delicious. 对 味道非常好。
What's for dessert? 有什麽甜点呢
Oh, I forgot dessert. 哦 我忘了甜点了。
Robbie! Robbie
Don't worry. 别愁。
We've got lots of ice cream. 我们有很多冰淇淋。
Oh, I'd love some ice cream. 哦 我想吃冰淇淋。
Well, there's chocolate and coffee and a little vanilla. 好的。这 有巧克力冰淇淋 咖啡冰淇淋和一点香草的
I'll have vanilla. 我要香草的。
Is that all right with everyone? 各位有意见吗
I'll have chocolate. 我要巧克力的。
Me, too. 我也是。
Uh, one scoop of coffee 我要一勺咖啡的
Uh, one scoop of coffee 我要一勺咖啡的
and one scoop of chocolate for me. 和一勺巧克力的。
Robbie, will you help me serve? Robbie 你能帮帮我
I keep thinking about that bag of film. Eight rolls. 我一直在想著旅行袋的事。一共有八卷
A whole day's work. 一整天的成果呀。
And good stuff, too. 而且都很精采。
Don't worry, Richard. 别担心 Richard
Somenoe will find it. 总有人发现它的。
I'll get it. Hello. 我去开门。哈
Hello. 哈
Does Richard Stewart live here? Richard Stewart住照 吗
Yes, he's my brother. 是的。他是我哥哥。
I'm Robbie...Robbie Stewart. 我叫Robbie Robbie Stewart。
I'm Alexandra Pappas. 我叫Alexandra Papppas
How do you do? 你好。
Your brother left his bag of film on the ferryboat. 你哥哥将他的旅行袋遗放在渡船上了
I found it. 我发现了它。
I'm really glad to see you. 非常高兴见到 。
I mean...my brother'll be really glad to see you! 我的意思是我哥哥见到你会非常高兴
Robbie! Who is it? Robbie 是谁呀
It's Richard's film! Richard的底片找到
I mean, Alexandra Pappas. 我是说Alexandra Pappas。
Come in, please. 请进。
Come in, please. 请进。
Alexandra! Alexandra
Hello, Richard. I found your bag! 哈 Richard 我找到了你的旅行袋。
Oh, thank you! Thank you! 哦 谢谢 谢谢 。
Um...Alexandra, let me introduce you. 噢……Alexandra 热梦依 介绍一下。
This is my wife Marilyn. 这是我太太Marilyn
Richard showed me your photo. Richard给我看了 档恼 片。
How do you do? 好
Oh yes. 好
Richard told us all about you. Richard跟我们谈起 。
It's nice to meet you. 很高兴见到 。
And this is my mother, Ellen Stewart. 这是我妈妈 Ellen Stewart。
How do you do? 好。
And my father, Dr. Philip Stewart. 这是我父亲 Philip Stewart医生。
Nice to meet you, Alexandra. 很高兴见到 Alexandra。
And...ah...you met Robbie. 还有……啊 已经经见过Robbie
Yes. And you must be Susan. Hi. 是的。 一定是Susan了。嗨
Hi. Welcome. 嗨 欢迎 。
I'm so glad you found the bag 我很高兴 发现了旅行
and took the time and trouble to return it. 而且不怕麻烦 花时时间将它送来
Oh, it was no trouble. 哦 没什麽麻烦。
I just took the wrong train. 只是我坐错了车。
Would you like something to eat? 来吃点东西 好吗
Thank you, no. 谢谢 不用了。
I'm late for dinner at my house. 我回家吃晚饭要迟到了
I really have to go. 我真的得走了。
Would you like to call home? 想跟家 通个电话
I'd appreciate that. 谢谢你让我使用电话
Please, use the phone. 请随便用。
Thanks. Excuse me. 谢谢。失陪 一下。
Alexandra's a high-school exchange student from Greece. Alexandra是从希腊 来的交换高中生。
Where does she live? 她住在哪
With a family in the Bronx. 住在Bronx区的一家 。
Oh, that's not too far from here! 噢 那 不很远
Take it easy, Robbie. 不要太紧张 Robbie。
Thank you. 谢谢。
I can only stay a few minutes. 我只能停留几分钟。
Have some iced tea. 喝点冰茶吧。
Thanks, Mrs. Stewart. 谢谢 Stewart太太
Please sit down, Alexandra. 请坐 Alexandra。
So, you're an exchange student. 哦 是一名交换学生
Where do you go to school? 在哪 上学
At the Bronx High School of Science. 在Bronx区的理科中学读书。
Oh, that's a very good school. 哦 那是个好学校。
What are your favorite subjects? 喜欢哪些课程
Biology and mathematics. 生物学和数学。
Richard tells me you're a doctor. Richard告诉我您是乙 生。
Yes, a pediatrician. 是的 小儿科医师。
And what does your father do? 令尊是做什麽的
He's a lawyer, in Thessaloniki. 他是Thessaloniki的的一名律师
Would you like some pasta? 想来点义大利 呈陈
I made it myself. 我自己做的。
It might be a little cold. 可能有点凉了。
Thanks, no. I do have to go. 谢谢了 不用。我真真的得走了
It was nice meeting you all. 很高兴见到你们一家家人
Well, maybe you'll come for lunch some Sunday, 既然如此 或许哪个星期天 能来吃中午饭
so we can really thank you 让我们好好地感谢 。
for bringing Richard's bag back. 送回Richard的旅行包
Maybe. 再说 再说。
You're welcome anytime. 欢迎 随时来玩。
Good-bye. 再见。
Can I drive you home? 我开车送 回去好吗
No, thanks. 不用了 谢谢。
The train is just up the street. 地铁车就在街的那一头
It won't take me long at all. 不需要花很长时间的
Well, you really saved the day for me, Alexandra. 真的帮了我一个大忙 Alexandra
Bye. 再见。
Bye. 再见。
Bye-bye. 再见。
Good night. 晚安。
She's a smart young lady, and very nice. 她是个聪明的年轻姑姑娘 而且很善良
Very! Hey, she forgot her bag! 非常 嘿 她忘了她的旅行
I guess we'll be seeing Alexandra again. 我想我们不久又将见到Alexandra
Right, Robbie? 对吧 Robbie


My name is Richard Stewart.
I'm a photographer.
I'm Martha Vann.
I'm Richard. What's your name?
Gerald.
By the way, I'm Richard.
What's your name?
Alexandra.
We live in California.
Are you from New York?
No, I'm from Greece.
I'm Robbie, Robbie Stewart.
I'm Alexandra Pappas.
How do you do?
Alexandra, let me introduce you.
This is my wife, Marilyn.
Richard showed me your photo.
How do you do?
Oh yes. Richard told us all about you.
It's nice to meet you.
And this is my mother, Ellen Stewart.
How do you do?
And my father, Dr. Philip Stewart.
Nice to meet you, Alexandra.
And you've met Robbie.
Yes. And you must be Susan. Hi. Hi.
It was nice meeting you all.


[ 此贴被jianbliu在2009-12-11 10:41重新编辑 ]

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The Blind Date 介绍会面

ACT I

Excuse me. Can you help me? 对不起 你能帮帮我
Sure, what do you want? 可以啊。什麽事
Where is 83 Wooster Street? Wooster街83号在哪
That's easy. Walk to the corner. 很好找。你走到拐角
Then make a left turn. 然後向左转〃
Then walk two blocks to the traffic light. 再走两条街到红绿灯灯
Make another left to Wooster. 再向左转就到了Woosster街了。
Thank you. 谢谢你。
To the corner and then a left? 走到拐角向左转对吗
Yeah. A left. 是的 向左转。
Hot dog? Only seventy-five cents. 要热狗吗 只要七十十五分钱
No. Thank you. I have a dinner date. 不 谢谢。我要去赴赴晚餐约会
555-9470...and it's busy.... 555-9470…… ……
Try again. 再试一次。
555-9470...and it's still busy. 555-9470……又
Excuse me, ma'am. 对不起 夫人
I'm looking for 83 Wooster Street. 我想找Wooster街83汉拧
Yes. Wooster Street is two blocks, 噢 Wooster街还有亮教踅值木嗬
and 83 is to the right, about two houses. 83号是在右边 大约约过两栋房子就到了
Thank you, thank you! 谢谢 谢谢
You're welcome. 不用谢
Who is it? 谁呀
Harry Bennett. Is this Susan? Harry Bennett 是SSusan吗
Yes, it is. Come up. 是的 是我。请上来
I'm on the top floor. 我在顶层。
Hello, Harry. It's nice to meet you. 你好 Harry 很高行思�� 。
Nice to meet you, Susan. 很高兴见到 Susaan。
Sorry I'm late. 很抱歉我迟到了。
The traffic. The parking. I was lost. 交通拥挤 又找不到到停车的地方。我又迷路了
What pretty flowers! Thank you. 好漂亮的花!谢谢你
Oh, please come in. 噢 请进来。
Don't worry about being late. It's fine. 别为迟到 心了 没没有关
Excuse the mess. I just moved here. 请不要介意这 乱得得很 我刚刚搬来住
Oh, I'd like you to meet my sister-in-law Marilyn. 噢 我来向你介绍我我嫂子Marilyn
Marilyn Stewart, this is Harry Bennett. Marilyn Stewart 照馐荋arry Bennett。
Pleased to meet you. 很高兴见到 。
Nice to meet you, Harry. 我也很高兴见到你 Harry。
Nice to meet you, Harry. 我也很高兴见到你 Harry。
Are we too late for our dinner reservation? 我们会不会错过晚餐餐订位时
No, the restaurant will hold our table. 不会 餐厅会保留我我们的席位
I know the owner very well. 我和老板很熟。
I eat there a lot. 我在那 吃过好多次次
Do you know the phone number of the restaurant? 知道那家餐厅的电电话号码
I'd like to call home 我想打电话回家
and leave the number with the baby-sitter. 把餐厅的电话告诉临临时保姆
Sure. The number is... five five five...seventeen twenty. 没问题 号码是555--1720。
May I use the phone? 我可以用电话吗
Five five five...one seven two oh. Hello? 555-1720 喂 喂?
Hi, Michelle. It's Daddy. 嗨 Michelle 是爸爸爸
Can I speak to Betty? 我能跟Betty说话吗?
I want to leave the phone number of the restaurant.... 我要留餐厅的电话号号码给她
Hi, Betty. I'll be at five five five...seventeen twenty. 好 Betty 我的汉怕胧?55-1720。
OK. Thanks. See you later. 好 谢谢。再见。
Well, that's done. Shall we go? 好了 打完了。我们们可以走了吗
I'm ready. See you later, Marilyn. 我准备好了。Marilyyn 再见。
Have a nice evening. 祝你们今晚愉快。
Bye, Marilyn. Hope to see you again. 再见 Marilyn。希屯 能再看到 。
Me, too. Have fun! 我也是。祝你们愉快
Thanks. 谢谢。
After you. 请先走。
After you. 请先走。
Excuse me, can you help me?
Sure, what do you want?
Where is 83 Wooster Street?
That's easy, walk to the corner
and make a left turn,
then walk two blocks to the traffic light,
make another left to Wooster.
Thank-you.
To the corner, and then a left.
Walk to the corner
and make a left turn,
then walk two blocks to the traffic light,
make another left to Wooster.
Come on Harry, it's your turn.
Follow the directions.
Excuse me, ma'am.
I'm looking for 83 Wooster Street.
Yes. Wooster Street is two blocks
and 83 is to the right.
Wooster Street is two blocks
and 83 is to the right.
Come on Harry, it's your turn,
follow the directions.
Congratulations, Harry.
You found 83 Wooster Street!
Now Harry, let's try some new directions.
Go to the traffic light
at the corner of Prince Street
and make a right turn.
Go 1 block and make a left at Queen Street.
Go to 290 Queen Street.
Congratulations, Harry, you did it.



ACT II

Ah! Miss Stewart! Welcome! 嗨 Stewart小姐 换队��
How are you? 好吗
Fine, Somsak. And you? 很好 Somsak 你呢
Fine, thank you. 很好 谢谢 。
This is my friend Harry Bennett. 这是我的朋友Harry Bennett。
Pleased to meet you. 很高兴见到你。
Very nice to meet you. 很乐意见到你。
Any friend of Miss Stewart's is welcome at Somsak's. Stewart小姐的任何排笥言赟omsak餐厅都是受欢迎的。
Follow me, please. 请跟我来。
I like it here. 我喜欢这 。
I do, too. I come here often. 我也是。我常来这 。
A special place for special people. 这是为特殊人物而设设的特别地方
Thank you, Somsak. 谢谢你 Somsak。
Well! Nice restaurant. 嘿 这是一家好餐厅厅
Would you like something to drink? 你们要点什麽饮料吗
Yes, I'd like a glass of ginger ale with ice. 是的 我要一杯加冰冰块的 味汽水
Harry, what would you like? Harry 你要什麽
Do you have a dry white wine? 你这 有涩白酒吗
How about a California chablis? 来一杯California白白葡萄酒好
Chablis is fine. 好的。
What would you like to eat? 你们要吃点什麽
I'd like the mee krob. 我喜欢mee krob
Harry, would you like to see a menu? Harry 你想看看菜档ヂ
No, it's Ok. 不用 没有关 。
I'll have the mee krob also. 我也要mee krob。
What is it? 那是什麽
Crispy fried noodles. I love them. 酥炒 。我喜欢吃。
May I bring you a salad? 要不要来点沙拉呢
Oh yes. 噢 好啊。
Oh yes. 噢 好啊。
What do you recommend today? 今天你推荐什麽沙拉
I recommend rose-petal salad. 我向你们推荐玫瑰花花 沙拉
Special for new friends. 特地为新朋友准备的的
Rose-petal salad? 玫瑰花瓣沙拉好吗
Why not? 有何不可
I'll take care of everything. 我会好好照料一切。
I hope you're hungry. 我希望你饿了。
What? Oh, yes. Starving. Well, I... 什麽 噢 是 我很很饿。好啦 我…
Well, I ... 好啦 我……
What do you do at Universe Toy Company? 你在宇宙玩具公司做做什麽工
I'm the vice-president of new toy development. 我是负责新玩具开发发的副总裁
Terrific! 了不起
I know you 're a CPA. 我知道你是一位会计计师
That's true. Harry Bennett, 是的。Harry Bennet
certified public accountant. 立案会计师。
I love numbers. 我喜欢弄数字。
I do some work for Smith and Dale,
Your company's accounting firm. 我为贵公司的会计顾顾问公司 Smith和Dale事务所 做一些工作
And so... 所以……加And so]
Here we are. 所以我们才有缘相见见
Yes. 是啊。
I have a daughter. 我有一个女儿。
I know. How old is she? 我知道。她多大了
She's nine years old. 她九岁。
That's a nice age. What's her name? 正是美妙年龄。她什什麽名
Michelle. Michelle。
Do you have a picture of her? 你有她的照片吗 跋跋du ju hGv K 'pIkQX Kv hS
She's very pretty. 她很漂亮。
Thank you. 谢谢 。
Rose-petal salad. 玫瑰花瓣沙拉。
And there's a phone call for you, Mr. Bennett. Bennett先生 有你档牡缁啊
Excuse me, Susan. 对不起 Susan。
I hope nothing is wrong. 但愿没有事。
I'll get the rest of the dinner. 我去把晚餐的其馀东东西端来
Excuse me. 失陪。
Please forgive me, Susan, but... 请原谅我 Susan 档 ……
I have to leave. I feel terrible, but... 我得走了。真是糟糕糕透了 但…
What's the matter? 发生了什麽事
My daughter isn't feeling well. 我女儿感到不舒服。
Oh no! Is it serious? 噢 糟糕 严重吗
I don't know. The baby-sitter says she has a stomachache, 我不知道。临时保姆姆说她肚子
and she's crying. 她一直哭。
I'll have to go home. 我必须回家一趟
Will you forgive me? 能原谅我吗
Of course. I'm so sorry for Michelle. 当然。我为Michellee担心。
And you didn't have a chance to eat. 而且你什麽也没有吃吃
Oh, it's OK. 噢 没关 。
Let me take you home first. 先让我送 回家吧。
No, no. Please, go ahead. 不用 不用。你走吧吧
It's our first date. 这是我们的第一次约约会
We'll make another. 我们还可以再次约会会
Please don't worry. 请别 心。
I'll phone you. 我会给 打电话的。
I hope your daughter is all right. Good-bye. 我希望你女儿安然无无恙。再见
Good-bye. 再见。
Somsak is offering.
Would you like something to drink?
"Would you like,
would you like something to drink?
Would you like something to drink?"
How about a California chablis?
"How about,
how about a California chablis?
How about a California chablis?"
May I bring you a salad?
"May I bring, may I bring,
may I bring you a salad?
May I bring,
may I bring you a salad?
Would you like a cup of coffee?
How about some herbal tea?
May I bring you some dessert?"
Susan and Harry are ordering.
I'd like a glass of ginger-ale with ice.
"I'd like, I'd like
a glass of ginger-ale with ice.
I'd like a glass of ginger-ale with ice."
Do you have a dry white wine?
"Do you have,
do you have a dry white wine?
Do you have a dry white wine?"
I'll have the mee krob also.
"I'll have,
I'll have the mee krob also.
I'll have the mee krob also.
I'd like a cup of coffee.
Do you have some herbal tea?
I'll have some dessert."
Do you have a dry white wine?
How about a California chablis?
That's fine.



ACT III


What happened? 怎麽了
The baby-sitter called. 临时保姆打电话来了了
His daughter is sick. 他女儿生病了。
What's wrong? 什麽病
I think she has a stomachache. 我想她肚子痛。
He's a good father. 他是个好父亲。
So... what do you think of him? 那麽……你觉得他怎怎麽
He's very nice. 他很不错。
But I think he was nervous tonight. 但我想他今晚有点紧紧张
It was his first date in two years. 这是他两年来第一次次约会
Will you see him again? 你会再见他吗
I hope so. 我希望如此。
This food is delicious. 这菜 味道不错。
He didn't get a thing to eat. 他什麽也没有吃。
You ordered enough for three or four people, 你叫了够三 四个人人吃的
but I'm not complaining. 但我毫不在意。
The food is delicious. 菜 好吃极了。
Who is that? 那是谁呀
Do you think it's... 你想会是……
No. You won't believe it, Marilyn! 不会。 简直无法相相信 Marilyn
I believe it. Even without looking. 我能相信。即始不看看我也知道
Hi! 嗨
How...? 你怎麽……
Your downstairs neighbor let me in. 楼下的邻居让我进进来的
Did you go home? 你回家了吗
I did , but everything is OK, 回去了 但一切安好
so I decided to come back. 於是我决定回来。
To apologize for leaving so early, 为了表示我对提早走走掉的歉
I brought you a little gift. 我给 带了一件小礼礼物
It's a bonsai tree 这是一颗盆栽
for your new apartment. 祝贺 迁新居。
Hi, Marilyn. I hope it's not too late. 好 Marilyn 我舷 望我来得不算太晚。
Oh, not at all. We're still eating. 噢 没关 。我们还还在吃著呢
Please, come in. Join us. 请进。跟我们一起吃吃吧
It's our meal from the restaurant. 这是从餐厅带回来的的菜
It's our meal from the restaurant. 这是从餐厅带回来的的菜
And how is your daughter? 对了 你女儿怎麽样
Oh, she's fine. 噢 她没事了。
It was only a tummy ache. 仅仅是肚子有点痛。
It's good that you went back. 你回去是对的。
Yes, I think it's important for me to be there 是的 我想我在场是是非常重要
since her mother died. 因为她妈妈去世了。
I agree. Aren't you hungry? 我想是的。你饿了吗
As a matter of fact... I am hungry. 老实说……我饿了。
There's lots of food left. 这 还剩下很多食物物
Mmm, this is delicious! 嗯 很好吃
Enjoy! 那就享受吧
I'm going to excuse myself. 很抱歉失陪。
I have a lot of work to do to get ready for tomorrow. 我得为明天做许多准准备工作
Good night, Harry. It was nice meeting you. Harry 很高兴与你技 面。
Bye, Marilyn. 再见 Marilyn。
Good night, Susan. 晚安 Susan。
Good night, Marilyn. 晚安 Marilyn。
She's going to a fashion show here in the city tomorrow. 她将参加明天在本市市举行的时装表演
She is sleeping here 她晚上住在这儿
so she won't have to travel from Riverdale in the morning. 免得早上从Riverdalle赶过来。
You two must be close. 们两个关 一定很很好
we are. 是的。
we are. 是的。
The whole Stewart family is close. Stewart全家人相处档 很好。
I like that. 我喜欢这样。
And then, two years ago, my wife died. 接著 两年前我妻子子去世了
You miss her. 你思念她。
I do...yes, but I have Michelle... 不错……是的 但我我还有Michelle…
and with time... 而且随著时间流逝……
Is there anyone else in your life? 在你生活中还有其他他人
No, not yet. What about you? 不 还没有。 呢
Oh, I date occasionally, 哦 我偶尔约约会
but my work keeps me busy. 但我老是忙於工作。
Ooh, speaking of keeping busy- 哦 说到忙於工作
I have an early start tomorrow, 我明天还得早起
and the baby-sitter has to get home. 而且临时保姆也该回回家了
Where did the time go? 时间溜到那 去了
It's midnight. 都午夜了。
Thank you, Susan. 谢谢 Susan
I had a nice evening. 让我过了一个愉快的的夜晚
Me, too, Harry. Harry? 我也很愉快 Harry　�Harry
Yes? 什麽事
I'd like to meet your daughter someday. 我希望有一天能见到到你女儿
Does that mean that I can see you again? 是不是说我可以再见见
Of course. 当然。
Of course. 当然。
Wonderful. I'll call you, 那太好了。我打电话话
and we'll go out to dinner. 然後我们到外面吃晚晚饭
Please do. 好呀。
I promise I won't leave early. 我发誓我再也不会早早走了
It was for a good reason. 你今天早走是有原因因的
You know something? 知道吗
What? 什麽
I think we're going to be good friends. 我想我们可以成为好好朋友
Good night, Susan. 再见 Susan。
Good night, Harry, 再见 Harry
Have a safe trip home. 路上小心点。
Are you all right? 你怎麽了
Sorry. 对不起。
I never liked that umbrella stand. 我一直嫌那伞架碍事事
Good night, Harry. 再见
He's an accountant.
He works with numbers.
He's an accountant.
He manages your money.
He's an accountant.
He plans your taxes.
An accountant.
An accountant.
That's his occupation, his job.
She's in business.
She's the vice-president
She's in business.
She's the boss.
A vice-president.
That's her occupation, her job.
She's a sales clerk.
She sells clothing.
She's a sales clerk.
She works in a store.
Ya, she's a sales clerk.
She designs clothing too.
A sales clerk.
That's her occupation, her job.
She's a teacher.
That's her job.
Yaaa she's a nurse.
That's her job.
He's a pilot.
That's his job.
Those are occupations.
They're all jobs.
That's her job.
That's her job.
That's his job.
Those are occupations.
They are all jobs.
He's a vendor.
He sells food on the street.
He's a vendor.
He sells hot dogs.
Ya he's a vendor.
He sells ice cream.
A vendor, an accoutant,
a sales clerk, a nurse,
a teacher, a pilot.
They 're all jobs.
a vice-president,
in a toy company.
   

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第三课，Grandpa's Trunk 祖父的行李箱
ACT I


Marilyn, you want coffee or tea? Marilyn 要要咖啡还是
Coffee, please. 请来点咖啡。
I am so excited! 我感到好兴奋
At this time tomorrow morning, 明早这时候
Grandpa will be sitting in the kitchen with us. 爷爷就和我们乙黄 坐在厨房 啦。
When does he arrive? 他什麽时候到
At six o'clock this evening. 今晚六点。
By plane? 坐飞机来
No, by train. 不 坐火车。
Are we picking him up at the station? 我们要去车站浇 他吗
Not Grandpa. 爷爷不是这种
He doesn't want anybody picking him up. 他不愿意让别热 接他
He likes to be independent. 他独*立性很强
Huh. 哦。
Oh, let's go upstairs and prepare Grandpa's room. 对 我们上去鬃急敢幌 爷爷的房间。
Great! Let's do it! 好 我们去
Good morning, Mom. 早安 妈妈。
Morning. 早安。
Well, hi, fellas. 你们大家好。
Hello. 哈 。
Hi, honey. 嗨 亲爱的。
Morning, Marilyn. 早安 Marilynn。
We are going upstairs to set up Grandpa's room. 我们要上楼收适 一下爷爷的房间。
There's coffee ready. 咖啡准备好了
I'm really excited about seeing Grandpa. 一想到要见到乙�� 我就觉得兴奋。
Me, too. Milk, please. 我也一样。请档 给我牛奶。
He's so funny. 他很逗趣
He always makes me laugh. 他总是让我笑
I hope Grandpa's going to like living with us. 我希望爷爷喜换 和我们住在一起。
I think he will. 我想会的。
It just takes time to feel comfortable in a new place. 总是需要一段适奔 才能适应一个新的环境。
Won't he miss being in Florida? 他不会想念佛侣 里达吗
Well, he will. 他会的。
But I think he'll like being here with the family. 但我想他也会舷不 和全家人住在这儿。
But I think he'll like being here with the family. 但我想他也会舷不 和全家人住在这儿。
Are you sure about that? 你真的这麽想
It's crazy here most of the time. 这儿经常吵吵哪帜帧
But it's fun. 但很有趣。
That's for sure. 说的也是。
You know, 我说
maybe I'll put together some photos of Grandpa 或许我把爷爷档 一些照片组合起来
as a "welcome" present. 作为欢迎他的乙环 礼物。
That's a neat idea. 这是个好主意
What can I do? 那我能做点什鼢崮
I've got it! 有啦
I have a picture of Grandpa and Dad and me in my wallet. 我皮夹 有一照耪掌 是爷爷 爸爸和我在一起照的。
It's from the Fathers and Sons' Breakfast 那是在父子早膊突 上拍的
at my junior high school graduation. 在我初中毕业档 时候。
Oh, I remember this picture. 噢 我还记得照 张照片。
I'd really like to pick up Grandpa at the railroad station. 我真想去火车照窘 爷爷。
Railroad stations or airports-- 无论是火车站换故 机场
Grandpa always tells us he'll get here by himself. 爷爷总是说他换嶙 个儿设法到这 。
He's something! 他真了不起
Is this all Grandpa's stuff? 这 面都是爷乙 的东西吗
That's it. 是的。
But I'm sure he has a few bags with him on the train. 不过我相信他栽 火车上还有几件行李的。
What's inside? 这 面是什麽
What's inside? 这 面是什麽
I don't know. It's locked. 不知道 锁著哪亍
Hi. 嗨
Oh, hi, darling. 哦 亲爱的。
Morning, Philip. 早安 Philip
I want to put some of my good hangers in Grandpa's closet. 我想在爷爷的乙鲁 放几个好的衣架。
You know I'm very excited about his arrival. 知道我对他档牡嚼 是多麽兴奋。
We are, too. 我们也很兴奋
Susan called early this morning. Susan一大早打打电话来
She's unhappy 她很不高兴
because she's had to go to Chicago on a business trip 因为她得到芝 加哥出差
and can't leave till tonight. 而且要到今晚膊 能脱身。
She wants to be here for Grandpa. 她原希望在此档 爷爷。
Well, Grandpa will be disappointed, too. 爷爷也会感到适 望。
He loves Susan. 他喜欢Susan。
She always reminds him of Grandma. Susan总是让他他想起奶奶
Well, how's everything here? 唔 东西都收适 好了吗
Fine. We were just wondering about this trunk. 好啦。我们正哪擅 这只大衣箱呢。
It's locked. 它锁著。
Oh. I have the key. Grandpa sent it to me. 啊。钥匙在这 。爷爷寄来给我的。


He doesn't want anybody picking him up.
He likes to be independent.
I think that's good.
He's got his own way of doing things.
He likes to take care of himself.
I guess you're right.
He's so funny. He always makes me laugh.
I guess he has a good sense of humor.
Yeah, I bet he's a lot of fun.
Grandpa always tells us he'll get here by himself.
He's something.
In my opinion, he's a very special man. What do you think?
Well, I believe I'm going to like him. But...
But what?
Won't he miss being in Florida?
Well, he will. But I think he'll like being here with the family.
I suppose he'll miss his home in Florida and his independence.
I suppose you're right. But what about you?
What do you think?
What kind of man is Grandpa?
What do you imagine he's like?
Why is he moving away from Florida?
And how does he feel about moving to Riverdale?
What do you think?
Let's see.



ACT II


Excuse me. Is this seat taken? 对不起 请问照 个座位有人吗
No, it's not taken. 没有 没人坐
Oh, thank you. 啊 谢谢
Oh, let me help you with this. 来 我帮 放汉谩
Oh, thank you. 谢谢你。
Do you want to sit by the window? 想靠窗坐吗
No, no, no. I like the aisle seat better. 不 不 不。挝蚁 欢坐在靠过道的地方。
Please, you sit by the window. 你请靠窗坐。
My name is Stewart... Malcolm Stewart. 我姓Stewart………Malcolm Stewart
Pleased to meet you. 很高兴遇见
I'm Elsa Tobin. How do you do? 我叫Elsa Tobiin 你好。
Do you live in New York? 住在纽约吗
No, no. I'm from Florida. 不 我从佛罗 里达来的。
I am, too. But didn't you just get on? 我也是。可是 不是刚上车的吗
No, no. I just changed my seat. 不 不。我刚膊 换了一下座位。
A man next to me was smoking, 我旁边的那个热顺
and smoke really bothers me. 我受不了。
Where are you from in Florida? 你从佛罗里达档 什麽地方来
Titusville. It's near Orlando. Titusville 栽贠rlando附近。
Small world. I'm from Titusville, too. 世界真小。我乙彩谴覶itusville来的。
Really? What part? 真的 什麽地
My husband and I live near Spaceport. 我和我丈夫住栽赟paceport附近。
I know that area. 我知道那地方
My house is only a few miles from Spaceport. 我的家离Spaceeport只有几哩路。
Do you still live there? 还住在那儿
Oh yes, yes. My husband's there now. 啊 对 对。挝 丈夫现在就在那儿。
He couldn't take time off to come to New York with me. 他走不开 没鞍 法和我一 来纽约。
Do you still live there? 你现在还住那抖��
No. I sold the house and the furniture, 不。我把房子汉图 俱都卖了
put a few personal things in an old trunk, 剩下一些东西贩 进一个旧衣箱
and shipped it to my children in New York. 运到我孩子那抖 去了 他们住在纽约。
That's my destination. 那是我要去的档 方。
Are you married? 你有家室吗
My wife died four years ago. 我妻子四年前热 世了。
She was a wonderful woman. A real friend. 她是个很好的排�� 一个真正的朋友。
I'm sorry. Really, I'm sorry. 我为你难过 照 的为你难过。
I'm sorry. Really, I'm sorry. 我为你难过 照 的为你难过。
Lots of wonderful memories. 留下的是许多妹 好的回忆。
We were married almost fifty years. 我们结婚将近挝 十年。
Well, forty-seven, to be exact. 准确点说 四适 七年。
John and I celebrate our fortieth anniversary next month. 下个月John和挝医 庆祝我们的结婚四十 年纪念。
Oh, congratulations! That's nice. 啊 恭喜你们 太好了。
What does John do? John现在做什鼢崾
He's an aerospace engineer 他担任航太工吵淌
and works for Orlando Aircraft Corporation. 为Orlando飞机机公司工作
He started with them almost forty years ago. 他在那 做了靠 四十年了。
What do you do? 你现在做什麽构ぷ
I just retired. Had my own company. 我刚退休。我栽 来开一家公司
A construction company. Roads, bridges, big stuff. 一家营造公司　Ｐ蘼 筑桥 都是大工程。
But I just sold it and retired. 我前不久把它侣袅 然後退休。
Excuse me, ma'am. Ticket, please. 对不起 太太 车票请拿出来看一下。
Would you kindly hold these keys, please? 请帮我拿一下栽砍住
I have a ticket, I know. 我知道我有车破薄
I was in the smoking section. 我原本坐在吸 车厢的。
It's OK, lady. Take your time. 没关 太太　Ｂ 慢来。
I'm sure it's in your purse, Mrs. Tobin. 我相信是在 档 皮包 Tobin太太。
Oh, here it is. 哦 在这 。
And here are your keys. 的钥匙。
Thank you. 谢谢。
Thank you. 谢谢。
Do you have family in New York? 在纽约有亲热寺
No, no. But I do have very close friends in New York City. 没有。我在纽栽加 很要好的朋友。
We like to go to the theater together. 我们常一起去靠 戏。
You said you have family in New York. 你说你在纽约佑星 人。
Yes, indeed. 对 没错。
A son and his wife and their three children-- 有个儿子 还佑 儿媳妇以及 们的三个孩子
my grandchildren. 我的孙儿女们
You must be excited. 您一定很兴奋
I can't wait, to see them! 我恨不得马上技 到他们。
Are you going to live with them? 您打算和他们乙黄 住吗
Yes. 对。
Permanently? 一直住下去
Well... they want me to, 这……他们希屯 这样。
but it's too early to know for sure. 但我现在还不哪 决定。
I'm pretty independent. 我是独*立性很乔 的人。
I tried to teach my kids the importance of independence, 我总是告诫孩鬃用 独*立的重要。
but I'm not sure I want to be alone. 但我不知道我适 否想一个人生活。
Some people don't mind being alone. I do. 有些人不在乎抖 自生活 我在乎。
I understand. But tell me. 我能理解。告怂呶
Why did you stop working? 你为什麽要退
I retired because... I wanted to be with my family. 我退休是因为　 …我想和全家人在一起。
I didn't want to be alone anymore! 我不想再一个热 独自生活了。
I didn't want to be alone anymore! 我不想再一个热 独自生活了。


What's your name?
My name is Stewart... Malcolm Stewart.
Pleased to meet you. What's your name?
I'm Elsa Tobin. How do you do?
How do you do? Where do you live?
In Titusville.
Where do you live?
Small world. I'm from Titusville, too.
It's a small, small world. How do you do?
Are you married? Yes or no?
Please tell me. Let me know.
John and I celebrate our 40th anniversary next month.
Congratulations. Congratulations.
What do you do?
Are you a doctor, a farmer, a mailman,
a lawyer, an artist, a salesman, a businessman
or a preacher, a high school teacher?
I just retired.
Do you have family in New York?
No.
No.
Do you have family in New York?
Yes, indeed.
I'm pleased to meet you. Pleased to meet you.
How do you do? I'm pleased to meet you.



ACT III


Ladies and gentlemen, 各位女士 各挝 先生
Amtrak is happy to announce our arrival in New York City. 我们很高兴报父嬷钗 Amtrak火车就要到达纽约了。
The train will be stopping in five minutes. 火车将在五分种 後靠站
Please check to be sure you have your belongings. 请记得带您的行 李。
And have a good stay in the Big Apple. 祝您在纽约愉 快。
Thank you. 谢谢。
Well, here we are. 好了 终於到览病
It was so nice meeting you, Mr. Stewart. 很高兴遇见你 Stewart先生。
And nice meeting you, too, Mrs. Tobin. 我也很高兴见档 Tobin太太。
Please look us up. 请和我们联络
We're in the phone book. 我们家的电话汉怕 可以在电话簿上查到。
Dr. Philip Stewart, in Riverdale. Philip Stewarrt大夫 在Riverdale 。
Your son? 你的儿子
That's right. And have a good time in New York. 对。祝 在纽 约玩得愉快。
And don't be so independent. 不要再坚持独亮 个性了
You're very lucky to have a caring family. 你很幸运有一父 温馨的家庭。
When can we go fishing? 我们什麽时候热 钓鱼
Robbie, we'll go fishing soon, Robbie啊 我妹 很快就会去。
and we'll take your dad with us. 带你爸爸也一破 去。
I'm ready, Grandpa. You name the day. 我准备好啦 乙 爷。哪一天随你挑吧。
That's a great idea, Grandpa! 这太好了 爷乙��
Philip needs a day off. Philip需要休 假。
Let's give him our presents--now. 现在把我们的览 物送给爷爷吧。
Good idea. 好。
Presents--for me? 礼物 给我的
From me and Marilyn. Marilyn和我送送的
And this one's from me. 这张是我送的
I looked all over the house to find it. 我找遍了整间挝葑硬耪 到它。
Richard, these are terrific pictures. Richard这些照照片真棒
This one really brings back memories. 这一张的确唤 起了许多的回忆。
You remember that day, Robbie? 你还记得那天侣 Robbie
I sure do. It was fun. 当然。当时真佑 意思。
Oh, I'm sorry Susan isn't here. 啊 可惜Susann不在。
I miss her very much. 我非常想她。
I miss her very much. 我非常想她。
She feels bad, too, Grandpa. 她也很沮丧 乙 爷。
She called to say the plane was delayed. 她打电话回来 告诉我们飞机误点。
You know airports. 机场的事你是种 道的。
I can't wait to see her. 我等不及要见怂��
She looks just like Grandma at that age. 她和她奶奶年乔 时候长得一模一样。
I'd better unpack. 我还是先把行览 打开吧。
I started traveling twenty-four hours ago. 从出门到现在乙 经二十四小时了。
I'm not so young anymore. 我不再那麽年乔 了。
Don't you want something to eat? 您想吃点什麽
No, thanks. 不用了 谢谢
After a good night's sleep, I'll enjoy breakfast even more. 好好睡一觉 妹 早吃早餐会更香。
Well, come on, Dad. 好 来吧 爸
Ellen and I'll take you to your room. Ellen和我带你你去你房间
I'm sure glad you're here, Grandpa. 您来这 我真父咝 爷爷。
Good night, Grandpa. 晚安 爷爷。
Pleasant dreams. 祝你有个好梦
Philip, do you have the key to the trunk? Philip 衣箱箱的钥匙在你那
I have the key, but it doesn't work. 我有钥匙 但适强 不开箱子。
I sent the wrong key. 我寄错了钥匙
I have something for you. I made it myself. 我有件东西给哪忝 是我亲手做的。
I think you'll enjoy it. 我想你们会喜换 的。
I researched it for over a year. 我研究了一年抖唷
I researched it for over a year. 我研究了一年抖唷
It's our family tree. 这是我们的家破住
Oh, Grandpa! How exciting! 啊 爷爷 真亮瞬 起。
Fabulous! 真是令人难以种 信。
Why, I didn't know that your grandfather was born in Germany. 你看 我竟然膊 知道您的爷爷出生在德国。
Lots of interesting information about our family. 面很多我们技 有趣的东西呢
A gift from me. 这是我的一件览 物。
Thank you so much. 太感谢你了。
Grandpa! Grandpa! 爷爷 爷爷
Oh, Grandpa, I'm so happy to see you! 啊 爷爷 见档 您我真高兴。
Oh, you look so beautiful, Susan. My granddaughter. 啊 真漂亮 Susan 我的好孙女。
Like I always said, you look just like Grandma. 我老是说 照嫦 奶奶。
I think you're going to be very happy here with us. 我想你和我们鬃 在一起会很愉快的。
I know you will. 我想你会的。
I don't feel alone anymore. 我再也不觉得构露 了。


Malcolm Stewart is not alone anymore.
That's for sure.
In fact,
he'll have his family around him every day of his life now.
Finding some peace and quiet may be a little difficult.
But my father won't be lonely anymore.
He has me,
Philip Stewart, nearby and the rest of his family.
He has Ellen, his daughter-in-law.
You know, I met Ellen
when I was a student of the University of Michigan.
Later she became my wife.
We have three children now.
Our oldest son is a photographer.
Richard is very talented, like his grandfather.
Marilyn is talented too. She designs clothing.
Marilyn is Richard's wife
and she's also a sister-in-law to Susan.
Susan is my daughter.
Susan reminds us of her grandmother,
Bernice Cassidy Stewart, my mother.
She was kind, intelligent and loveable, like Susan.
Susan has two brothers, Richard and Robert.
We call him Robbie. He's our other son.
He loves his grandfather very much.
Well, that's our family, the Stewarts.
Did you follow me? Let's see.
Who is my daughter? That's it. Susan is my daughter.
How about this?
Who is Robbie's grandfather?
Malcolm is Robbie's grandfather.
Okay, who is Susan's sister-in-law?
Marilyn is Susan's sister-in-law.
That's right.
Well, that's our family and I love them all.


[ 此贴被jianbliu在2009-11-11 07:43重新编辑 ]

It's too simple for me ...........

哇，这样啊？
还以为是书嗯

看起来简单，说起来难！何况现在网络用习惯了，汉语口语不及格的人多了去了！！！

第四课 A Piece of Cake
ACT I

I am exhausted. My new exercise class is so hard. 我太累了。我哪切 的健身班太难了。
Your new exercise class? 的新健身班
Yeah. My new advanced exercise class. 对 新的高级浇 身班。
Why advanced? 为什麽是高级
My instructor thought that 老师认为
the beginner's class was too easy for me. 初级课程对我览此 太容易了。
Too easy for you? 对 太容易了
Don't laugh. In the beginner's class, 别笑。在初级靠纬讨
they give you a chance to rest between exercises. 你有机会休息
So? 那又怎麽样
The advanced class is nonstop. 高级课程 是妹挥行 息的。
I lift weights every morning for sixty minutes 每天早晨我举种 六十分钟
without stopping. 中间还不是没佑行 息。
No problem. 小事一桩。
Listen, Richard, 听著 Richard
doing aerobics for an hour is a lot different than lifting weights.一小时的有氧 运动可与举重大不相同。
Yeah. Quite a bit different. 是啊 相当不乙 样。
I think aerobics is easy. 我觉得有氧运抖 很容易。
I could work out in your class with no problem. 如果我去 的鞍 上做运动 一定不会觉得有问题。
You think so? 你这样认为
Oh, without a doubt. 啊 毫无问题
When's the next class? 下一次上课什鼢 时候
Tomorrow morning at ten o'clock. Try it. 明早上午十点　＠ 试一试吧。
Tomorrow morning after lifting weights, 明早举完重
I'll try aerobics. 我去试试有氧 运动。
It's a nap. Tomorrow morning at ten o'clock. 简单得很。明栽 十点。
Aren't you going to the aerobics class this morning? 今天上午你不适 去上有氧运动课吗
Of Course. Easy. No sweat. 当然 小事情　 绝无问题。
You are not going to be able to move 你会动都动不亮说
after this and the aerobics class. 在你做完这个 又去上有氧运动课之後。
Are you kidding me? 在取笑我
It's going to be a piece of cake. 这种事不费吹 灰之力。
You want to bet? 想打赌吗
Yeah. What's the bet? 好啊 赌什麽
I bet I can go one hour in your class this morning 我打赌我今天缮衔绲 的健身班运动一小时之後
and not feel a thing! 丝毫不累。
and not feel a thing! 丝毫不累。
The bet is -- I win, and you cook dinner for the entire family. 这样赌好了
Or you win, and I cook dinner for the entire family. 要是你赢了 挝 替全家做晚餐。
It's a bet. 一言为定。
Ok. Call my instructor, Jack Davis, right now. 好 给我的老适�Jack Davis打个电话 现在就打。
His number is 555-8842. 他的电话是5555-8842
The advanced class starts at ten o'clock. 高级健身课十档 钟开始。
Well, it's eight twenty now. 现在是八点二适 了。
It only takes eight minutes by bicycle to the aerobics class. 骑自行车去上佑 氧运动课只需要八分钟。
Give him a call. 打个电话给他
Davis Aerobics Center for Good Health. Davis有氧运动动健身中心
Jack Davis, please. 请找Jack Daviis。
This is Jack Davis. 我就是Jack Daavis。
Hello. This is Richard Stewart. 你好 我是Ricchard Stewart。
My wife, Marilyn Stewart, is a member of your program. 我太太Marily Stewart是你的学生。
I'd like to come to 我想
the ten o'clock advanced class this morning. 今早十点来上哪愕 高级健身班。
Oh, fine, fine. Be here a few minutes early. 啊 好 好。乔 早几分钟到这。
You need to complete some forms before the class. 上课之前你得烫 一些表格。
Thanks. I'm on my way over. 谢谢 我马上揪 来。
Good-bye. 再见。
Bye-bye. It's all set. I'm going. 再见。都安排汉 了。我现在就去。
Bye. 再见。
Bye. 再见。
See you later. 待会见。
Good luck. 祝你好运。
Don't forget about the bet. 别忘了打赌的适隆
Dinner for the entire family. 给全家做晚餐
And that includes Susan. 包括Susan的。
Don't you forget. 你自己别忘了


I think aerobics is easy.
It's easy. No problem. It's a piece of cake.
No sweat. It's easy.
No problem. It's a piece of cake.
No sweat. It's a snap. It's easy.
No problem. It's a piece of cake.
No sweat. It's a snap.
My new exercise class is so hard.
It's not easy. It's rough.
It's difficult. it's tough.
It's not easy. It's rough.
Really difficult. It's hard and it's tough.
It's not easy. It's difficult.
It's rough. It's very hard.
It's difficult. It's hard and it's tough. Tough. Tough.
I think aerobics is easy.
It's easy. No problem.
It's a piece of cake. No sweat.
My new exercise class is so hard.
It's not easy. It's rough. It's difficult. It's tough.
It's easy. I think aerobics is easy.
It's not easy.
Why are exercise classes so hard?
It's easy. I think aerobics is easy.
It's not easy.
It's a snap. A snap.
No, it's tough, tough, tough.


ACT II

OK, Richard. That's terrific. 很好 Richardd 真不错。
Your pressure is 120 over 75, and that's fine. 你的收缩压是1120 舒张压 75。
Now stand up, please. 现在站起来。
Good, it's 122 over 80. 好 收缩压1222 舒张压80。
You can sit down now. 现在你可以坐舷 了。
When was your last complete physical? 上一次全身检 查是什麽时候
Six months ago. 六个月以前。
Good. Do you have any back or knee problems? 好。你的背部汉 膝关节有什麽毛病吗
Nope. I am in perfect health. 没有。我身体汉 的很。
What do you do for a living, Mr. Stewart? 你是做哪一行档 Stewart先生
I'm a photographer. 我是摄影师。
Interesting. What do you photograph? 很有意思。你排男 什麽样的照片呢
Everything. The American scene. People, places, events. 什麽都拍。美构 风光。人物 地方 事件。
Did you ever think of photographing an aerobics class? 你想过拍摄有蜒 运动课吗
No...I can't remember taking pictures of people exercising. 没有 ……我汉孟衩挥信 过人们练健身操的照片。
But don't you think it'd be a good subject? 你不觉得这是父 好题材吗
Sure. 当然是。
I need some good photos for my advertising, Mr. Stewart. 我做广告需要乙 些好照片 Stewart先生。
Maybe you can photogragh a class, 也许你来拍一创 上课的情形
and I can give you and Mrs. Stewart 我让你和你太
a month of classes ree. 费上一个月的目巍*
When can I photograph a class? 我何时才来拍缮峡文
Anytime. 什麽时候都行
How about today? 今天怎麽样
Terrific! 太好了
Hi. 嗨。
Oh, hi. 噢 嗨。
Oh, hi. 噢 嗨。
Are we ready to go? 我们可以开始亮寺
Yeah. Yeah. Let's get in our lines. 是啊 是啊。乔 排好位置。
We're going to take it slow first. 开头我们要做侣 一点。
Stretch up...and we're going to go left first ... 伸展……先向鬃 ……
2,3,4 ... now switch. ... 2 3 4……现现在 左右交替…
OK, hold to the right. 好 在右边停鬃　
Sunrises. Stretch it out. Flat back. 双手捧日。尽亮可 展。平背拉回。
Bring it up ... and twists ... and side ... 2, 3 ... 身体打直……排 摆……侧身……2 3 ……
and left ... push ... push ... turn ... hit the floor. 向左……推…　 推……转身……坐地板。
Take it side again .... OK, and switch. Stretch it out. 再侧身……好 左右交替。尽量伸展。
And we're going to warm down with a tango. 我们用探 舞膊嚼 舒缓
Left, right. Enjoy it. 左 右。放
Richard, did you go to the Davis Aerobics class today? Richard 你去去上Davis有氧运动健身课了
Yes, I went to the aerobics class today. 去了啦 我上亮 有氧运动课了。
What is wrong with you? 你怎麽啦
Nothing. I am in excellent health. 没什麽。我身烫 好的很。
I have ideal blood pressure. A perfect heart. 我血压正常得汉 心脏也很好。
In other words, I'm in wonderful condition. 总之 我身体贩浅 好。
Richard, did you go to the aerobics class, really? Richard 你真真的上了有氧运动课
And don't forget to invite Susan for dinner. 别忘了请Susann来吃晚餐。
And your legs don't hurt? 你的腿不酸不
Hurt? What do you mean? 酸痛 什麽意
Hurt? What do you mean? 酸痛 什麽意
What about your arms? Lift your arms up like this. 你胳膊怎麽样??手抬起来 像这样。
And they don't hurt ot even a little? 换崴嵬* 一点点也不
Nope. 不会。
You are in great condition. I can't believe it! 你的身体太好览病 我简直不敢相信。


Pronunciation man. Pronunciation man.
Pronunciation man. Listen.
What do you do?
Excuse me.
What do you do?
You are not speaking clearly.
I asked what you do.
What you do?
You mean what do you do.
Yes, what you do?
Well, I speak English slowly and clearly.
I don't understand your pronunciation.
But a lot of people speak English
the way I speak English. Listen.
What do you do for a living, Mr. Stewart?
What do you photograph? What do you mean?
I don't believe this.
Who do you mean?
I mean they are pushing the sounds together.
That's right. Did you like listening to them?
What?
Did you hear me?
Yes, I did. Did you really say didja?
Did you ever think of photographing an aerobics class?
He said it too.
Don't you love it?
Don't cha. More pushing together.
But don't you like this pronunciation?
It's very common. Very frequent.
Very interesting.
I suppose. But don't you think
it would be a good subject?
Maybe we can change the subject.
O.K. Maybe we can change the subject.
We can talk about something else.
Maybe you can photograph a class
Ohhh, what can I say?
whadya, didja, donchya! Ahhhh!



ACT III


Grandpa, Ellen, Philip, Robbie, you and me. 爷爷 Ellen Philip Robbie 你和我。
That's six steaks. 六份牛排。
Don't forget Susan. 别忘了Susan。
Seven steaks. 七份牛排。
Cooking dinner for the entire family is not so easy. 给全家人做晚膊 真不是件容易的事。
The shopping: the salad: 买项目 沙
tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, and onions. 蕃茄 莴苣 换乒 洋 。
The main course: steak and potatoes. 主菜 牛排和侣 铃薯。
Richard, how much broccoli do I need for seven people? Richard 七个个人吃需要多少花椰
Marilyn, I have to tell you something. Marilyn 我得得告
At today's exercise class... 今天上健身课档 时候……
Yes, Richard. 说吧 Richardd。
Well, I didn't really exercise. 嗯 我没有真档 上健身课。
I knew it! 我就知道
I wanted to, but Jack Davis needed a photographer. 我真的想参加缮峡 但Jack Davis要我拍照。
I'm sorry, Marilyn. 对不起 Marillyn。
I don't understand. Did you exercise or not? 我搞不懂 你档 底作了健身操没有
No. Instead of exercising, I photographed the class. 没有 没有 挝以 给他们拍照。
And you didn't exercise? 你没有参加健 身操
No. 没有。
There's another advanced class today at four o'clock. 今天下午四点种 还有一次高级班
We'll go together. 我们一起去。
What about the bet? 那打赌的事呢
Oh, the bet is still on, but you shop for the groceries. 打赌人仍然有行 但你去买菜。
Remember, you win, and I cook dinner for the entire family. 记得吗 你要适 赢了 我给全家做晚餐。
You win, and I cook dinner for the entire family. 赢了 我给热�� 做晚餐。
Including Susan. 包括Susan的。
Four o'clock at the advanced exercise class. With me. 四点钟去高级浇∩砜 跟我一起。
Don't forget to breathe. 别忘了呼吸。
Skip, hop, front. 跳 蹦 向前
Twist... again.... OK, now... scissors. 扭摆……再来　 …好现在……张腿合腿。
This is fun. It's a piece of cake. 有意思 毫不贩 力。
Yeah. Just wait. 是啊 等著瞧 吧。
5, 6, 7, go right, 1, 2, back, 5 6 7 向右右 1 2 後
2, 3 , 1, 2, 3, pony, pony... 2 3 1 2 33 小马步 小马步 ……
1, 2, 3, kick... 1, 2, 3, kick... pony. 1 2 3 踢 ……1 2 3踢……小马步
And twist, twist. 扭摆 扭摆。
OK. Let's pick up the pace. 好 把节奏加靠 一些。
OK. Let's pick up the pace. 好 把节奏加靠 一些。
How are you doing, Richard? 现在怎麽样 RRichard
I can barely move. 我简直动不了览病
2, 3, 4, front. Now we're going to run it off. 2 3 4 前踢踢。现在 我们来快跑
Front... knees up, knees up. 前踢 膝盖抬父摺
OK. Finish off by jogging in place. 好 结束之前栽 原地慢跑。
OK. Keep those knees up. 好 膝盖抬高
All right. That's it for today. 行了。今天就鬃 这些。
Thank you, everyone. See you next week. 谢谢大家。下行 期见。
Thank you, Jack, but no thank you. 谢谢你 Jack 但不谢 。
The advanced exercise class is not so easy, huh? 高级健身班不适 那麽容易吧 对不对
No, no, you were right. I was wrong. 确实不容易
Come on, Richard. Get up. Let's go. 好啦 Richardd。起来。走吧。
You have to cook dinner for the entire family. 你今晚得替全技易 晚餐呢。
Marilyn, I'm exhausted. I can't move. Marilyn 我太太累了。简直动不了
Oh, you'll do it. It's a piece of cake. 噢 你办得到档 。这不费吹灰之力。
Excuse me, Richard, Marilyn. 打扰一下 Ricchard Marilyn。
You are a terrific instructor, Jack. 你真是个了不破 的教练 Jack。
Thanks. But I have a question. 谢谢。但我想挝室幌
Is this your very first advanced aerobics class? 这是你第一次缮 有氧运动高级班吗
Yes, it is. 是的。
You are in great shape, Richard. 你的身体状 汉 极了 Richard。
Very few people last in this class 很少人能够
Very few people last in this class 很少人能够
for the full hour the very first time. 第一次撑完一父 小时的课。
It's true. You are in great shape. 这是真的。你档 身体很好。
Thanks! 谢谢。
I think we'll cook dinner together. 我想 我们一破 做晚餐了。


We'll cook dinner together.
They're going to cook dinner.
Cook dinner together tonight.
For how many people?
Grandpa, Ellen, Philip, Robbie, you and me.
That's six.
Don't forget Susan.
That's seven.
You can count them so you ask how many.
How many? You can count them so you ask,
How many people?
What's for dinner?
Steak and potatoes.
Richard, how much broccoli do I need for seven people?
How much broccoli?
You can't count it.
So you ask how much. How much?
You can't count it so you ask, "How much broccoli?"
What's the dinner?
A salad. We need tomatoes, lettuce, cucmbers and onions.
Tomatoes, Hmmmmm.
You have tomatoes.
You can count them. How many?
You can count them.
So you ask, "How many tomatoes?"
Lettuce; hmmm.
You have lettuce. You can't count it. How much?
You can't count it so you ask "How much lettuce?"
Cucumbers, hmmm.
You have cucumbers.
You can count them. How many?
You can count them so you ask, "How many cucumbers?"
Onions, hmmm.

很實用！謝了。