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[On the Amtrak train later that day. The train is arriving in New York City.] Voice: Ladies and gentlemen, Amtrak is happy to announce our arrival in New York City. The train will be stopping in five minutes. Please check to be sure you have your belongings. And have a good stay in the Big Apple. Thank you. Eisa: Well, here we are. It was so nice meeting you, Mr. Stewart.Grandpa: And nice meeting you, too, Mrs. Tobin. Please look us up. Were in the phone book. Dr. Philip Stewart, in Riverdale.Eisa: Your son?Grandpa: Thats right. And have a good time in New York.Eisa: And dont be so independent. Youre very lucky to have a caring family. 【语言点精讲】 1. AmtrakAmtrak“美国火车公司”。是由三个词组合而成的：American, travel和track。 2. And have a good stay in the Big Apple.Have a good stay in...用于祝对方来访愉快。the Big Apple，纽约市的别称。 3. Please look us up. look (us) upcall or visit (us)，即“与（我们）联系，到（我们）家里来玩”。这个短语用来邀对方来访。 4. Were in the phone book. 。 5. And dont be so independent. Youre very lucky to have a caring family.Eisa的临别赠言。短暂的旅途交谈使Eisa洞察了Malcolm的心境，她临别的赠言既率直又温情。independent 独立的，不依赖的，有主见的。这是美国人非常重视的一种品质。family 既是家庭，又是家里人。在从父母的角度说时，family常指子女，如：They have a big family. （他们子女多。） Robbie: When can we go fishing?Grandpa: Robbie, well go fishing soon, and well take your dad with us.Philip: Im ready, Grandpa. You name the day.Ellen: Thats a great idea, Grandpa! Philip needs a day off.Robbie: Lets give him our presents - now.Richard: Good idea.Grandpa: Presents - for me?Richard: From me and Marilyn.Robbie: And this ones from me. I looked all over the house to find it.Grandpa: Richard, these are terrific pictures. This one really brings back memories. You remember that day, Robbie?Robbie: I sure do. It was fun.Grandpa: Oh, Im sorry Susan isnt here. I miss her very much.Ellen: She feels bad, too, Grandpa. She called to say the plane was delayed. You know airports.Grandpa: I cant wait to see her. She looks just like Grandma at that age. 【语言点精讲】 1. You name the day. name 用做动词时，在口语中常用于提出建议