實(shí)用美語會話 (71)

字號:

Alexandra: You ready for the next problem?
     Robbie: You know what? I can't look at another number. How about a lemonade break?
     Alexandra: Sure.
     Robbie: Oh, by he way, when is your plane reservation for your flight to Athens?
     Alexandra: Sunday. Why?
     Robbie: Would you be able to come over Saturday night?
     Alexandra: Yes. I should be finished packing by then.
     Robbie: My folks are giving me a little graduation party.
     Alexandra: Terrific!
     Robbie: I'll pick you up.
     Alexandra: That isn't necessary.
     Robbie: My dad's letting me borow the car.
     Alexandra: Oh, well, that would be very nice.
     Robbie: About eight 0'clock?
     Alexandra: Eight 0'clock is fine.
     Robbie: Great! It's a date.
     Alexandra: Who's going to be there?
     Robbie: Just my friend Mike and a few kids from school.
     Alexandra: I'm going to miss all of you. You've been like a second family to me.
     Robbie: We're going to miss you.
     Alexandra: Maybe you could come to visit me in Greece?
     Robbie: I'm counting on it.
     Alexandra: Wonderful! Are you excited about graduating from high school?
     Robbie: Sure……and a little scared.
     Alexandra: Scared? Why?
     Robbie: Aren't you a little scared?
     Alexandra: I was when I first came to the United States. I'd never been away from home, and I didn't know what it would be like. But then I found out that people are the same everywhere once you get to know them.
     Robbie: I'm glad I got to know you.
     Alexandra: Thatnk you. I'm glad I got to know You-and your family.
     Robbie: Wouldn't it be nice if we could skip the examinations and get right to the graduation party?
     Alexandra: It would be very nice. But that isn't the way it works. So……back to work.
     Alexandra: Good night, Robbie. Good night, Mrs.Stewart. Thank you for dinner.
     Ellen: Good night, Alexandra.Will you be all right?
     Alexandra: Yes.The Molinas are waiting for me.
     Robbie: Good night, Alexandra. I'll pick you up on Saturday night, OK?
     Alexandra: Yes. Eight 0'clock.
     Alexandra: I have to run.
     Allen: Good night, Robbie. She's really a good friend, isn't she?
     Robbie: Yeah.
     Ellen: You are going to miss her.
     Robbie: Am I going to miss her?
     Ellen: That's what I said! You are going to miss her!
     Robbie: I'm going to miss her, and my math teacher's going to miss her.
     Ellen: Well, you can write to her.
     Robbie: It's not the same.
     Mike: How does that look, Rob?
     Robbie: Great! Pass me the hammer.
     Mike: You got it!
     Sandra: You're sure Alexandra's going to be surprised?
     Robbie: Absolutely. She has no idea that the party is in her honor.
     Mike: Millie, did you bring the papes for dancing?
     Millie: They're in my bag.
     Mike: What did you bring?
     Millie: Some rock 'n' roll.
     Robbie: Perfect! Alexandra will love it! I can't wait to see her face when she walks in here tonight.
     Mike: What about the cake?
     Robbie: My mom's decorating it right now.
     Ellen: Robbie, there's a phone call for you. It's Alexandra. She sounds upset.
     Robbie: OK. Thanks, Mom. I'll take it in there. Hi, Alexandra. What? You what? Oh no!