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ACT 2-1 “那么说我已经解决了你的问题了。
”【故事梗概】Susan想请自己的老板John Marchetta帮忙,为Grandpa找点事做。
她叫来了自己的助手Sam“商量”这个想法是否可行。
Susan: Sam, would you come in, please?Sam: You sound like something's bothering you, Susan. The sketches for the cover of the new doll book?Susan: That's not it. Please sit down.Sam: Sure.Susan: I need your advice on a personal matter, but it's not about me. Sam: You need my advice on a personal matter, and it's not about you. OK. Susan: It's about my grandfather.Sam: What's the problem?Susan: It won't sound like a big deal, but it is. I had dinner with him Saturday, and he's very unhappy about not working.Sam: I thought he was retired and pleased to be living with the family. Susan: He is, but there's so much energy and talent in the man, and he doesn't get to use it.Sam: But what can I do? What kind of advice are you looking for?Susan: Simply this. John Marchetta runs this company.Sam: He founded this company.Susan: Right. John Marchetta gave me my start here six years ago, when I first graduated from college. He gave me the chance to use my talents and made me feel more confident.Sam: Right. Maybe he can do the same thing for your grandfather.Susan: Or at least give him some advice.Sam: Right. Then I’ve solved you problem.Susan: I can always depend on you, Sam.Sam: I'm glad to help. Shall I call Mr. Marchetta for you?Susan: No, no. I'll do that. Thanks.【语言点精讲】1. You sound like something's bothering you.听起来好像有什么事使你心烦。
ACT 2-1 “ 我得打个电话。
”【故事梗概】Susan在接待室见到了Harry 和Michelle。
Michelle对Susan的态度并不特别友好。
Susan给客户Levine先生打了电话,把原定的工作午餐改了时间。
Susan: Hi, Michelle. Hello, Harry. It's nice to see you again.Michelle: Hello.Harry: Hi, Susan. We have both been excited about seeing you and having lunch with you today.Michelle picked these flowers out for you.Michelle: Daddy, can we go soon?Harry: We're going to go to lunch in a few minutes, honey.Michelle: But I'm thirsty.Harry: OK. You go out and get a drink of water at the fountain.Susan: The fountain is over there, Michelle. Near the Exit sign.Michelle: Thank you.Harry: Michelle is a little shy.Susan: I used to be that way when I was her age. Harry, if Michelle doesn't want to go, we don't have to.Harry: She'll be fine. Remember, I haven't dated anyone else since her mother died. This is a little difficult for her. Are you ready to go?Susan: Yes. But could you wait one minute? I have a call to make. Would you excuse me? Sam, get Mr. Levine at Toytown Stores on the telephone for me, please.Sam: Right. Hello. Susan Stewart calling Mr. Levine, please. He's on the phone. Susan: Mr. Levine, Susan Stewart. I find myself in an embarrassing situation. I made another lunch date for today and forgot to enter it in my appointment book. Can you and I meet for drinks tomorrow? I'd really appreciateit …Yes…Thank you…Tomorrow at five o'clock at the Biltmore. I'll see you then. Thank you, Mr. Levine.【语言点精讲】1. Michelle picked these flowers out for you.这些花是Michelle给你挑选的。
走遍美国英汉对照文本〔Family Album〕全世界英语教学中的“第一大片〞!全球35个国家同步使用的原汁原味的当代美国英语生活化美语教材。
目录:01 46 Linden Street(01林登大街46号) 02 The Blind Date(02介绍会面) 03 Grandpa's Trunk(03祖父的行李箱) 04 A Piece of Cake(04轻而易举) 05 The Right Magic(05钓鱼秘决) 06 Thanksgiving(06感恩节) 07 Men's Best Friend(07人类最好的朋友) 08 You're Going to Be Fine(08早日康复) 09 It's Up to You(09由你决定) 10 Smell the Flowers(10忙里偷闲) 11 A Place of Our Own(11自己的房子) 12 You're Tops(12你是高手) 13 A Real Stewart(13真正的Stewart家后代) 14 Playing Games(14做游戏) 15 Second Honeymoon(15二度蜜月) 16 Full of Surprises(16意外惊喜) 17 Photo Finish(17大功告成) 18 Making a Difference(18当仁不让) 19 I Do(19我愿意) 20 Quality Time(20黄金时间) 21 A Big Fish in a Little Pond(21小池塘里的大鱼) 22 Career Choices(22职业选择) 23 The munity Center(23社区中心) 24 Parting Friends(24告别朋友) 25 Country Music(25乡间音乐) 26 Opening Night(26首展之夜)Chapter 1: 46 Linden Street 林登大街 46 号ACT IExcuse me. My name is Richard Stewart. 对不起我叫 Richard StewartI'm a photographer. 我是一位摄影师。
Robbie: Don't worry, Alexandra. We'll find the owner.Alexandra: How, Robbie?Robbie: Let me think.Alexandra: Gemma, sit. Good Gemma. Give me your paw. Good Gemma. This dog is well trained.Robbie: She likes you, too.Alexandra: So how are we going to find the owners?Robbie: With a little help from the ASPCA, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. They're the ones. We once found a cat. She was caught in the branches of our tree. And Dad called the ASPCA. They came and solved the problem.Alexandra: Robbie, let's call them.Robbie: Let me see - ASPCA... Here it is. ASPCA Animal Shelter, 555-7700. 【语言点精讲】1. Let me think.让我想想。
用于回答问题前略加思考时。
2. This dog is well trained.这条狗受过良好的训练。
well trained: 受过很好训练的。
3. With a little help from the ASPCA, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.靠ASPCA——美国禁止虐待动物协会帮忙。
英语听力分级材料
英语听力分级材料的选取可以根据学习者的实际水平和需求进行选择。
以下是一些分级材料的建议:
初级阶段:
1. "走遍美国":这是一个非常受欢迎的学习材料,其中包含简单的生活对话和场景,非常适合初学者。
2. "新概念英语":这本教材内容较为基础,包含大量的听力练习和情景对话,有助于学习者熟悉英语日常对话。
中级阶段:
1. "中级英语听力":这是一套适合中级水平的听力材料,包含各种不同的场景和话题,有助于提高学习者的听力理解能力。
2. "CNN听力材料":CNN是美国的一家全球性的新闻媒体,其听力材料内容丰富,有助于学习者了解英语国家的政治、经济和文化。
高级阶段:
1. "科学美国人":这是一个科普节目,内容涵盖了各个领域的知识,对于提高学习者的听力技能和扩大知识面非常有帮助。
2. "经济学人":这是一本全球知名的经济杂志,其听力材料内容深入浅出地介绍了经济学的原理和实践,非常适合高级学习者。
另外,对于各个阶段的学习者来说,可以使用诸如iPod、Podcast、YouTube等在线媒体资源来寻找适合自己的听力材料。
这些资源内容丰富,可以根据个人兴趣选择适合自己的话题和难度进行学习。
请注意,选择合适的听力材料只是学习的一部分,还需要配合大量的练习和复习才能真正提高听力水平。
【走遍美国精讲笔记】《走遍美国》是一套生活化美语教材,内容以住在纽约州的里弗代尔镇林登大街46号的Stewart一家三代人的生活为中心展开,内容涉及美国各地风土人情、社会生活的许多方面。
这个幸福温馨的家庭是千百万美国白人中产者家庭的缩影。
【走遍美国精讲笔记】第2课:初次约会ACT1:ACT 1-1 “伍斯特大街83号该怎么走?”【故事梗概】Harry Bennett在曼哈顿岛闹市区的一条街上,拿着一束鲜花。
今晚他与Susan Stewart有一个约会。
那将是他们的第一次见面。
他找不到Susan的公寓所在的伍斯特大街83号,于是他向路边的一个卖热狗的小贩问路。
小贩的指点并未帮他找到目的地。
他试图拨打Susan的电话,却打不通。
之后,他又向一位女士第二次问路。
Harry: Excuse me. Can you help me?Vendor: Sure, what do you want?Harry: Where is 83 Wooster Street?Vendor: That's easy. Walk to the corner. Then make a left turn . Then walk two blocks to the traffic light. Make another left to Wooster.Harry: Thank you. To the corner and then a left?Vendor: Yeah. A left. Hot dog? Only seventy-five cents.Harry: No. Thank you. I have a dinner date.Harry: 555-9470 ... and it's busy. ... Try again. 555-9470... and it's still busy. Excuse me, ma'am. I'm looking for 83 Wooster Street.Woman: Yes. Wooster Street is two blocks, and 83 is to the right, about two houses.Harry: Thank you, thank you!Woman: You're welcome.【语言点精讲】1. Excuse me. Can you help me?劳驾,您能帮帮我吗?在想向旁人问路时,可以使用这句话来引起对方的注意。
ACT 3-1 “没什么。
我们有很多冰淇淋呢。
”【故事梗概】在Stewart家,晚饭前,Richard的父亲Philip Stewart在和他的一个病人的家属通电话。
电话后,他和妻子Ellen Stewart在谈论即将开始的晚饭。
随后,Stewart一家在一起吃由Richard 的弟弟Robbie做的晚饭。
Robbie忘记准备甜点了,Ellen建议用冰淇淋作为甜点。
Philip: And give her a teaspoon of the medicine after every meal. Don't worry. She'll be fine. You're welcome. Good-bye.Ellen: How are you?Philip: I'm tired and hungry.Ellen: Well, Marilyn and Richard called. They'll be here soon, and then we'll eat.Philip: All right. Is ... is Susan coming?Ellen: Well, she'll be here later. She has to work late tonight. Philip: And what's Robbie cooking for dinner?Ellen: It's a surprise.Philip: I hope it's pasta.Philip: Robbie, the dinner was terrific.Susan: Yes, it was delicious.Marilyn: What's for dessert ?Robbie: Oh, I forgot dessert.Philip: Robbie!Ellen: Don't worry. We've got lots of ice cream.Richard: Oh, I'd love some ice cream.Ellen: Well, there's chocolate and coffee and a little vanilla. Robbie: I'll have vanilla. Is that all right with everyone?Philip: I like chocolate.Marilyn: Me, too.Richard: Uh, one scoop of coffee and one scoop of chocolate for me. Ellen: Robbie, will you help me serve ?【语言点精讲】1. And give her a teaspoon of the medicine after every meal.每顿饭后给她喝一茶匙那种药。
走遍美国第十五集练习题一、选择题1. 在第十五集中,主人公参观了一个著名的博物馆,这个博物馆位于哪个城市?A. 纽约B. 洛杉矶C. 芝加哥D. 旧金山A. 自由女神像B. 帝国大厦C. 大峡谷D. 好莱坞标志A. 白人B. 黑人C. 亚裔D. 拉美裔4. 第十五集中,主人公在博物馆里了解到了哪位艺术家的作品?A. 毕加索B. 莫奈C. 达芬奇D. 凡·高A. MuseumB. PaintingC. SculptureD. Guide二、填空题1. 在第十五集中,主人公参观的博物馆名为__________博物馆。
2. 导游向主人公介绍了一幅名为__________的画作。
3. 主人公在博物馆里品尝了一种特色美食,这种美食叫做__________。
4. 第十五集中,主人公与导游一起参观了__________展馆。
5. 在博物馆的礼品店,主人公购买了一本关于__________的书。
三、判断题1. 第十五集中,主人公独自一人参观了博物馆。
()2. 导游在介绍艺术品时,提到了艺术家的生平事迹。
()3. 主人公在博物馆里遇到了一位老朋友。
()4. 第十五集中,主人公在博物馆里体验了VR设备。
()5. 主人公在参观结束后,与导游合影留念。
()四、简答题1. 请简要描述第十五集中主人公参观的博物馆的外观。
2. 请列举第十五集中主人公在博物馆里看到的三件艺术品。
3. 请简述主人公在博物馆里品尝的特色美食的口感。
4. 请描述主人公与导游的互动过程。
5. 请谈谈你对第十五集练习题的感受。
五、匹配题A. 毕加索B. 莫奈C. 梵高D. 达芬奇1. 《格尔尼卡》2. 《睡莲》3. 《星夜》4. 《的晚餐》六、翻译题1. 主人公对博物馆的印象非常深刻。
2. 导游详细地介绍了这幅画的创作背景。
3. 博物馆的展览种类繁多,吸引了众多游客。
4. 主人公在博物馆里学到了很多关于艺术的知识。
5. 参观博物馆让主人公对这座城市有了更深的了解。
走遍美国4-1,2,3Man's Best FriendACT IA: Robbie, this new Walkman is absolutely wonderful.B: Richard and Marilyn bought it for me for my birthday.A: They're so thoughtful. You are very lucky, Robbie, to have such a nice family. RobbieB: Is something wrong, Alexandra?A: No, nothing.B: Yes, there is I can tell. What's the matter? Come on, you can tell me.。
What's up?A: I don't know. Something's wrong.B: OK, let's talk.A: I received a letter from my parents this morning.B: Did they write some bad news?A: No.B: Well, then why are you so sad?A: I miss them. I miss them very much.B: I'm sorry, Alexandra. But I understand.A: The Molinas treat me so nicely, Molina and I love being with your family so much ... but when I received the letter with photographs of my family, I cried. I cried because I miss them all. B: You really miss your family, don't you?A: Yes. I know I must seem silly. It's not like I have nobody. I like the Molinas very much, and they're so kind to me.B: Hey, why don't we go out for a cheeseburger and french fries? That'll cheer you up. And you can use my Walkman.A: That's a good idea. But if we go out, please don't complain about your math teacher or your math homework. I want to have fun.B: So do I. I have to turn off the lights, or else my father will get really angry. He says I never turn them out when I leave. If they come home and they're on ... Do you hear something?A: Yes. What was that?B: It sounded like a dog barking.A: It sounded like a dog barking right here.B: Yeah.A: A dog!B: A springer spaniel! Come on in! Make yourself at home.A: Oh, you poor little thing. Come hear.B: come on..A: Poor baby.B: Where did you come from?A: Her name's Gemma, and she belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Levinson. There's a phone number five five five ... eight four four eight. Robbie, maybe you should call them and tell the Levinsons we have their cute little spaniel.B: I've always wanted a springer spaniel. She's so cute.The number you are calling -- 555-8448is no longer in service.B: The number's no longer in service.A: Oh, you poor, poor baby. You've lost your family.B: We'll find them. Don't worry, Alexandra.ACT IIB: Don't worry, Alexandra. We'll find the owner.A: How, Robbie?B: Let me think.A: Gemma, sit Good Gemma. Give me your paw. Good Gemma. This dog is well trained.B: She likes you, too.A: So how are we going to find the owners?B: With a little help from the ASPCA, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. They're the ones. We once found a cat. She was caught in the branches of our tree. And Dad called the ASPCA. They came and solved the problem.A: Robbie, let's call them. RobbieB: Let me see -- ASPCA.... Here it is ASPCA Animal Shelter. 555-7700.D: Hello, ASPCA.B: Hello, my name is Robbie Stewart. I have a lost dog I'd like to bring to you. How late are you open?D: We're open till nine P.M.B: Thank you. I'll bring the dog over by nine.D: Thanks. Bye.B: Thanks. Good-bye.A: They're still open?B: They're open until nine o'clock. We have two and a half hours. Let's take Gemma by there now. They'll find the owner.A: I hope so. I'm so sad to see this little dog without her family.B: I'm sure they'll find the owner. But if they don't, I'll adopt her. She's so cute. Look at those eyes. She's hard to resist. Don't you just love her?A: I'd like to keep her, too. But I'll be going home to Greece at the end of the semester. She just wants love and affection. Come on, Robbie. Let's get her to the animal shelter, so they can find her owners quickly. Don't worry, Gemma. We'll get you home. It's not easy being away from home. B: Come on, poochie. Atta girl! Let's go. We're off to the animal shelter.D: Your name?B: Robbie Stewart. And this is Alexandra Pappas.D: Your name will do, Mr. Stewart. Your address?B: 46 Linden street, Riverdale. RiverdaleD: Where did you find the dog?A: She found us.D: You tried calling the number on the collar?B: Yes, but the number's no longer in service. And there's no address on the dog tag?D: There's no other information.A: No ID number.D: Without that, it's hard.A: You will try to find the dog's owner.D: Oh, we'll try, believe me.B: And if you don't?D: Yes?B: If you don't ... can I ... can I adopt the dog?D: Why, yes. If the owners don't claim the dog in forty-eight hours, then you can apply for adoption.B: How do I do that?A: You really want to?B: Yes, I'm serious. If no one comes to claim Gemma, I'd like to adopt her.D: It's not difficult.ACT IIID: OK. If you want to adopt an animal, first we need to know some references.B: References? People we know?D: Friends, teachers.... We need to talk to some people about you. We want to be sure that you're responsible and that you can take good care of an animal. Then you have to fill out this form about your family background.B: Is that it?D: No, there's more. We need to know about your history with animals. Have you ever owned an animal?B: Yes. We had a cat when I was eight years old. I love cats.D: Do you have any animals now?B: Unfortunately, no.A: Anything else?D: We also like to know your reasons for wanting an animal.A: Just to hold it and cuddle with it. Just to have as a pet. I love animals.B: To have a friend -- a pal. You know, man's best friend is his dog.D: And one thing more. If you're under twenty-one years of age ...B: That's me.D: Then an adult must sign for you.A: Uh-oh.B: No problem. My parents will think it's a good idea. I'll be back with them.A: If the real owners don't come to claim Gemma ...D: After forty-eight hours. But please call first.B: Thanks for your information and for being so helpful.D: It's my pleasure. Nice talking to both of you.B: Thanks againBye.A: Maybe the real owners will come to claim her.B: Her eyes look so sad. She must really miss them.D: see you're both animal lovers.B: We are.A: Good-bye, Miss Aborn. We'll call in a couple of days.D: Good-bye, and thanks for bringing Gemma in.B: ByeA: I keep thinking about the dog -- about Gemma, alone in the animal shelter.B: I know. But I promise you, Alexandra the dog is just fine. They're very kind to the animals. A: I know they are. I mean about her being alone. Even if they are kind to Gemma, she's still alone, without her family.S: Ready, folks?B: Are you ready, Alexandra?A: Yes, I'm ready. I'll have the chef's salad, please.B: I will have a cheeseburger, medium rare, with raw onion, and french fries, please.S: Anything to drink?A: A diet cola, please.B: Ginger ale with lots of ice for me, thank you.S: I've got it. Thanks.B: Aren't you surprised that the animal shelter is so careful about finding homes for the animals? A: No, I'm not.S: And a cheeseburger, medium rare, with onion and french fries. And a ginger ale with lots of ice. Salad dressing?B: Hey, I wanted you to hear my new sound system when the dog scratched on the front door. Let's finish eating, and then we'll go back to my house. I want you to hear my new tapes. I've got some great new dance music.B: Hello. Stewart residenceD: Hello. Is Robbie Stewart there?B: This is he. Who's this?D: This is Linda Aborn from the animal shelter.B: It's Linda from the animal shelter. Yes, Linda. Hi.D: We have good news and bad news, Robbie.B: Oh?D: The good news is that the Levinsons have come by to pick up the dog. The bad news is, you won't be able to adopt the dog.B: That's OK.D: Come by one day and look at some of the other dogs. I'm sure there's one for you. Thanks, Robbie. And the Levinsons thank you for bringing their dog to usB: Thanks, Linda. Bye.A: The owners claimed Gemma?B: That's right.A: I'm glad for the dog.B: I guess I am, too. She said if I come by, she'll help me find another dog.A: Come on. Let's dance.。
46 Linden Street :ⱏ$㸫46 ªACT IExcuse me. My name is Richard Stewart.¼ϡfl,fiªRichard Stewart o I'm a photographer. fi%—ƒⱏᕅfioMay I take a picture of you and your little boy? fiªfifiƒªƒfiⱏᄽfl —fi✻ƒ¼?What's it for? fl‡$?It's for a book. %fi—$кoYou're writing a book? ƒflfi—$к¼?It's a book of pictures. 䖭%—$ⱏᕅ‰oI call it Family Album, U.S.A. fiƒ$fi“]䘡㕢¾”oOh, that's a nice idea. శ,䖭ᛇ⊩ϡ‰oWell, it's fine if you take our picture. ƒᛇfifiӀ✻ህ䇋ⱏoI'm Martha Vann. fiªMartha Vann oThank you. I appreciate your help. 䇶䇶oⱏ䇶ƒᐂⱏoI'm Richard. What's your name? fi% Richard,ƒªfl‡?Gerald.Gerald oHow old are you, Gerald? Gerald,ƒ÷¢fi$?Five. AyoAnd where do you live? ƒӀfi‰?We live in California. fiӀfiflⱏfi⽣ሐºᎲoWell, welcome to New York. శ,½䖢ƒӀfi㑺ᴹoOK, just a second. དf,䇋ⱏ—foI'm almost ready here. fi¼㽕‰ⱏདfoCan I help you? fi㛑ᐂƒᖭ¼?Oh, please. శ,ⱏདfoHold Gerald's hand, please. Great! 䇋¼fi Gerald $o ད!Now point to the buildings. ‰fl䇋ѯ%ㄥfloTerrific! ད©f!Give Mommy a kiss, Gerald. Nice! Gerald,—¾ⱏ,½! Thank you, Gerald.䇶䇶ƒ,Gerald oAnd thank you, Mrs. Vann. 䇶䇶,Vann ⱏⱏoOh, my pleasure. శ,ϡØ⇨oWe'll be looking for your book. fiӀ—¿$фƒкoThank you. Good-bye. Bye, Gerald.䇶䇶o$½o Gerald,$½o Thanks again. $ⱏⱏ䇶oOh, you're welcome. శ ,䇋ⱏØ⇨oHey, let me take your picture! ఓ,üfi㒭ƒ—fi✻ƒo Wonderful. Please. ད‰,䇋oAre you from New York? %fl㑺ᴹ¼? No,I'm from Greece. ϡ%,fi%fl$㜞ᴹo I'man exchange student. fi%—ৡçⱏᄺRoWhen did you come here? %fl‡ⱏᴹ䖭fl ?Three months ago. ϝϾ$$ⱏoYour English is very good.ƒø䇁䇈ᕫདoThanks. 䇶䇶༌༪oI studied English in school. fi%flᄺⱏ$ᄺø䇁oWould you like some coffee? 㽕ϡ㽕ᴹA¼?No, thank you. ϡf,䇶䇶oTell me about your book. 䇜䇜ƒкⱏoOh, it's not finished yet, శ,y¾$yfiobut I have some of the pictures. fi$fi$—ѯ✻ƒoWould you like to see them? 㽕ϡ㽕—?Yes. I'd like that. 㽕‰,fiᛇ—oHere they are. Family Album, U.S.A. ህfl䖭o]䘡㕢¾oIt's an album of pictures of the United States: %݇ƒ㕢¾…the cities, the special places, and the people. —ѯfif.—ѯ⡍ⱏk{fiþ$Ӏⱏᕅ½䕥oAnd these are pictures of people working: 䖭%$ӀIfl$ ✻ƒ…steelworkers, bankers, police, street v endors, fi¼I$.㸠㘠ਬ. 䄺ᆳ. 㸫fifi䋽.ambulance drivers, doctors.... ⱏ¼$偒ਬ.KR ……Oh, this is my father. He's a doctor. శ,䖭%fiçofl%—ৡKR o This is my mother. 䖭%fi oWhat's her name? ºªfl‡ৡy?Ellen.Ellen oMy younger brother, Robbie. 䖭%fi Robbie oHe goes to high school. flflL催$oThis is my sister Susan. 䖭%fiⱏⱏSusan oShe works for a toy company. ºfl—}⥽ⱏ¿¼Ifl oHere's my grandfather. He lives in Florida. 䖭%fi‰ç, flfiflfl Florida oAnd this is my wife Marilyn. 䖭%fiⱏⱏMarilyn oOh, she's very pretty. శ,ºⓖ҂oThanks. And what about your family? 䇶䇶oƒ}ᒁ?They are in Thessaloniki. flӀfifl Thessaloniki oThat's a large city in northern Greece. %$㜞"䚼—Ͼ$fifoBut now I'm living in the Bronx. ‰flfififl Bronx oWith a Greek-American family? 䎳$㺨㕢¾}ᒁfi¼?No. Hispanic. ϡ%,%$⧁ƒ䇁㺨}ᒁoOh no! It's five thirty. ¼ª,Ł㒣AAञfoWill you excuse me? fi}䰾foI have to meet my wife. fiᕫ$ⱏfiⱏⱏoIt was nice meeting you. 䴲¢催䘛½ƒoIt was a pleasure meeting you, too. fih催⺄fiƒoThanks for your help. 䇶䇶ƒᐂⱏoAnd good luck! I've got to go. ¾ƒད䖤,fiᕫ]foBy the way, I'm Richard.శ,fi f䇈,fiªRichard oWhat's your name??Alexandra. Alexandra oBye-bye, Alexandra. Thanks. $½,Alexandra o䇶䇶oBye-bye. Richard!Richard! You left your bag! $½,Richard! Ricchard!ƒf—Ͼⱏ㸠¿!======================================= 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 clerkin a boutique in New York City.。
ACT ⅡOutside the ferry building. Alexandra sees Richard leave in a taxicab. She asks a policeman for directions.Alexandra:Excuse me, officer Can you help me?Policeman:Sure.Alexandra:Can you tell me how to get to Linden Street, in Riverdale?Policeman:[He reads the name tag on Richard's bag.] "Richard Stewart,46 Linden Street, Riverdale, New York."1 You should take the number 1 subway.2Alexandra:Is there a station near here?Policeman:Yes. The station's that way. You should take the number 1 train to Van Cortlandt Park. 3Alexandra:Number 1 train to Van Cortlandt Park. Thank you.Policeman:Anytime. 4Good luck. 5Remember, the number 1 train. The uptown platform 6.Alexandra:Thank you.Policeman:You're welcome.[Alexandra walks toward the subway entrance. She passes the "uptown"sign.]In a boutique7 . Marilyn Stewart, Richard's wife, is helping a customer.Customer:Is this pink too bright for me?Marilyn:Mmm-hmm. It is a very bright pink. Try this.[She takes a red sweater from a table.] It's size eight. 8Customer:But wear size ten.Marilyn:How about green? It's size ten.Customer:Let me9 try it on 10.[Marilyn looks at her watch.]Customer:I'm taking too much of your time.Marilyn:It's six o'clock 11, Where's my husband? I was expecting him here at fiveforty-five12.Customer:Don't worry. The traffic is very heavy13 at this hour14.Marilyn:I know. But we're going to be late for dinner.Customer:I'll take this green sweater, I like the color on me, don't you?15Marilyn:think it looks terrific on you.A little later. Richard rushes into the boutique.Richard:I'm sorry I'm so late. I had a really bad day.16Marilyn:It's ten after six17. We're late. Robbie's cooking tonight, and dinner's at six thirty18.Richard:I know. I know. I'm really sorry. I left my bag of film on19 the ferry20. I went back for it,21 but the ferry was gone. I lost a whole day's work.22Marilyn:I'll call the Staten Island Ferry lost-and-found office23.Richard:I didn't think of 24 that. Thanks.Marilyn:[She picks up the telephone and dials25 the number for information.]Hello. Yes. The number, please, of the 26 Staten Island Ferry lostand-found office. Five five five… zero eight zero eight. Thank you.[She hangs up and dials the number.]Richard:I really appreciate it, Marilyn.27Marilyn:Hello. Did anyone find a camera bag this afternoon, a small canvas bag28, on the J. F. Kennedy Ferry? No? Maybe someone will find it. The name is Stewart, Richard Stewart. And the telephone number is five five five…three oh nine oh. Thank you.[She hangs up.]29 Sorry, Richard. They don't have it.Richard:Thanks, anyway.30[thinking]There was a girl on the ferry. Now maybe…Marilyn:Tell me about it on the way home. 31END OF ACT Ⅱ第二幕1."Richard Stewart,46 Linden Street, Riverdale, New York."这是一般地址的说法。
如果写在信上,应为:Richard stewart46 Linden Street,Riverdale, New York, N. Y. ×××××(邮政编码)U.S.A.2.You should take the number 1 subway.你应乘一路地铁。
3.You should take the number 1 train to Van Cortlandt Park. 你应乘一路车在Van Cortlandt Park 下车。
4.Anytime.=My pleasure.不用谢。
Use Anytime after someone thanks you for doing something.5.Good luck. 祝你好运。
一般用于与人分手时,回答也用Good luck。
6.uptown platform:the place to wait for trains going north. 北线月台。
在纽约,地铁线有uptown 北线(向北驶)和downtown南线(向南驶)之分,在每个地铁站口都有标志。
7.boutique:a small store that sells clothing and other special items. (妇女)时装店。
8.Try this [She takes a red sweater from a table. ]It's size eight. 试试这一件,[她从桌子上拿起一件红色毛衣]这是8号的。
9.Let me…=Permit me…让我……,允许我……。
The customer uses an informal pronunciation. She says Lemme. 在说这两个字时,这位顾客使用的是口语音:Lemme。
10.try (it) on:You try on an item of clothing to be sure that the size is correct and that you like the way it looks. 试穿。
11.six o'clock:6点钟。
12.five forty-five:5点45分。
13.The traffic is very heavy.=There are many cars. 交通很拥挤。
14.hour:钟点。
h不发音,它的发音同our。
15.I like the color on me, don't you? 我觉得我穿这颜色不错,你说呢?16.I had a really bad day. 我今天真是糟透了。
17.ten after six:6点10分。
18.six thirty:6点30分。
19.I left my bag of film on…我把装底片的包遗放在……上了。
20.ferry:A ferry is a boat that carries passengers or vehicles across a river or a narrow bit of sea. 渡船(用来运送乘客或车辆过河或海)。
21.I went back for it. 我回去找(它)。
22.I lost a whole day's work. 我把一整天的工作成果都丢了。
23.lost-and-found office:If you find something that doesn't belong to you, you take it to a lost-and-found office. People can go to this office to get their lost things. 失物招领处。