Conversation A
(Mark is in Grace’s office. Grace is on the phone.)
Grace: Yes, sir. I’m so sorry.
(Dan comes in.)
Dan: (to Mark) Who is she talking to?
Mark: The owner of the Summit Restaurant. He’s not happy.
Grace: Again, I’m very sorry. Good bye. (hands up)
Mark: I’m sorry, Grace.
Grace: Why did you chase his son out of the restaurant?
Mark: I thought he was a customer.
Grace: You embarrassed him.
Mark: I’m sorry.
Grace: And you embarrassed me!
Mark: I’m—
Grace: Don’t say it! You’re sorry! I know!
Key Words
Owner (n) 老板;店主
Henry is the owner of the six dogs. He has a lot of dogs!
Chase (v) 追逐
The dog chases the cat around the park.
Interrupt (v) 打岔;打斷
Don’t interrupt when others are talking. It’s not polite.
Museum (n) 博物館
There is a lot of beautiful art in that museum.
參考答案：
這樣一種要求使她很難堪。She was embarrassed at such a request.
Conversation B
Grace: I’m giving you a P for the report.
Dan: What? Why do I get a P? I didn’t chase anybody!
Grace: You and Mark are a team. And this report is terrible.
Mark: But our footage is better than last time.
Grace: Yes, your friend Katie is a good cameraperson.
Dan: So what’s the problem?
Grace: You interrupt each other sometimes. You seem angry at each other.
Conversation C
Dan: Maybe we can’t work together. Maybe we need new partners.
Grace: You can work together. You just aren’t tring.
Mark: Please, Grace—
Grace: I’m giving you another assignment, at the Queensland Museum.
Dan: Is that in Brisbane?
Grace: Yes. Do a report on an exhibit. Do a good job.
Mark: Don’t worry, Grace.
Grace: I’m not worried. This time, I’m coming with you.