《走遍美国》Family Album U.S.A 第21集
走遍美国是我认为最优秀的口语教材之一,由美国新闻总署赞助,美国麦克米伦公司制作。在数十位英语专家和作者通力合作之下,费了8年(1983-1991)的时间,才制作完成这部划时代的巨作。虽然教材有点久远,但是对于练习口语还是非常的有帮助,大家可以通过以下步骤进行学习。
1. 先看视频,了解大致情节。
2. 再听音频,盲听音频3-5遍,大致听懂。
3. 通过文本,学通全部内容。
4. 再听音频,模仿跟读练习语音和口语。
ACT 3-1 “人类最好的朋友就是他的狗。”
【故事梗概】
动物收容所的Linda在为Robbie和Alexandra进一步解释领养一只狗所必需的各种条件,那是相当的繁琐啊~~
Linda: OK. If you want to adopt an animal, first we need to know some references.
Robbie: References? People we know?
Linda: 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.
Robbie: Is that it?
Linda: No, there's more. We need to know about your history with animals. Have you ever owned an animal?
Robbie: Yes. We had a cat when I was eight years old. I love cats.
Linda: Do you have any animals now?
Robbie:Unfortunately, no.
Alexandra: Anything else?
Linda: We also like to know your reasons for wanting an animal.
Alexandra: Just to hold it and cuddle with it. Just to have as a pet. I love animals.
Robbie: To have a friend - a pal. You know, man's best friend is his dog.
Linda: And one thing more. If you're under twenty-one years of age…
Robbie: That's me.
Linda: Then an adult must sign for you.
Alexandra: Uh-oh.
Robbie: No problem. My parents will think it's a good idea. I'll be back with them.
Alexandra: If the real owners don't come to claim Gemma
Linda: After forty-eight hours. But please call first.
Robbie: Thanks for your information and for being so helpful.
Linda: It's my pleasure. Nice talking to both of you.
8. I'll be back with them.我会和他们一起来。be back: 回来,再过来。
ACT 3-2 “二位,可以点菜了吗?”
【故事梗概】
Robbie和Alexandra告别了Linda。离开动物收容所之后,他们去了一家饭馆吃东西。Alexandra还在担心着小狗Gemma。
Robbie: Thanks again. Bye.
Robbie: Maybe the real owners will come to claim her.
Robbie:Her eyes look so sad. She must really miss them.
Linda: I see you're both animal lovers.
Robbie: We are.
Robbie: Good-bye, Miss Aborn. We'll call in a couple of days.
Linda: Good-bye, and thanks for bringing Gemma in.
Robbie: Bye.
Alexandra: I keep thinking about the dog - about Gemma, alone in the animal shelter.
Robbie: I know. But I promise you, Alexandra, the dog is just fine. They're very kind to the animals.
Alexandra: I know they are. I mean about her being alone. Even if they are kind to Gemma, she's still alone, without her family.
Waiter: Ready, folks?
Robbie: Are you ready, Alexandra?
Alexandra: Yes, I'm ready. I'll have the chef's salad, please.
Robbie: I will have a cheeseburger, medium rare, with raw onion, and French fries, please.
Waiter: Anything to drink?
Alexandra: A diet cola, please.
Robbie:Ginger ale with lots of ice for me, thank you.
Waiter: I've got it. Thanks.
Robbie: Aren't you surprised that the animal shelter is so careful about finding homes for the animals?
Alexandra: No, I'm not.
6. I've got it. Thanks.明白了,谢谢。I've got it.: 我明白了,我懂了。
ACT 3-3 “有个好消息,同时还有个坏消息。”
【故事梗概】
在饭馆里,服务员端来了Robbie和Alexandra点的东西。他们边吃东西边聊天。当天晚上稍后的时候,在Stewart家,Robbie和Alexandra正在跳舞时,Robbie接到了来自Linda的电话。他被告知迷路的小狗Gemma已经被主人认领回去了。
Waiter: And a cheeseburger, medium rare, with onion and French fries. And a ginger ale with lots of ice. Salad dressing?
Robbie: 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.
Robbie: Hello. Stewart residence.
Linda: Hello. Is Robbie Stewart there?
Robbie: This is he. Who's this?
Linda: This is Linda Aborn from the animal shelter.
Robbie: It's Linda from the animal shelter. Yes, Linda. Hi.
Linda: We have good news and bad news, Robbie.
Robbie: Oh?
Linda: 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.
Robbie: That's OK.
Linda: 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 us.
Robbie: Thanks, Linda. Bye.
Alexandra: The owners claimed Gemma?
Robbie: That's right.
Alexandra: I'm glad for the dog.
Robbie: I guess I am, too. She said if I come by, she'll help me find another dog.
Alexandra: Come on. Let's dance.
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