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ACT 2-1 “这里的房子的价格对你们来讲太高了。” 【故事梗概】 在房地产经纪人办公室里，Marilyn和丈夫Richard正在同房地产经纪人Virginia Martinelli 谈房子的事。Virginia Martinelli是Stewart家的老朋友，她坦诚的告诉他们，以他们的经济情况是无法购买位于Riverdale的房子的。 Virginia: I remember your parents first house very well. It was on Spring Avenue, near the park.Richard: I grew up in that house.Virginia: Yes, and you were such a cute baby.Marilyn: Ive seen pictures of him. He had blond hair.Virginia: Ive been friendly with the Stewart family for a long time, so its my pleasure to help you find a house now.Richard: Well, were not sure we can afford one.Marilyn: But wed like to find out about the possibilities.Virginia: Thats a good idea. I love your house on Linden Street. I sold your father that house seventeen years ago.Marilyn: Really?Richard: Yes, Mom was pregnant with Robbie then, and they needed the extra room.Virginia: I hear youre expecting a baby, Mrs. Stewart.Marilyn: Mmm-hmm. So we will be needing more room.Virginia: Oh, so you dont need something immediately?Richard: No. But in five or six months…Marilyn: And time passes so quickly.Virginia: Yes, it does. Well, when you called, you gave me enough information about your salaries and your savings. So I have a good idea about your financial situation. Let me show you some pictures of houses.Marilyn: With two bedrooms?Virginia: Yes, I think I can show you some. Of course, they wont be in Riverdale. The cost of housings too high for you here.Richard: Havent thought about living anywhere else. Weve always lived in this area. 【语言点精讲】 1. Ive been friendly with the Stewart family for a long time, so its my pleasure to help you find a house now.我同Stewart一家人熟识很久了，现在我感到很高兴能帮助你们找一所房子。be friendly with sb.: 与某人很友好，对某人很友好，和某人友好相处。It’s my pleasure to…: 做……是我的荣幸，我感到很高兴能……。 2. I hear youre expecting a baby.我听说你们快要有小孩了。You are expecting a baby. : 你有孕了，你快要有孩子了。这里可以省去“ a baby”，只说“You’re expecting. ”其它同意的说法还有“ be pregnant”和“ be in the family way”。 3. So we will be needing more room.因此我们将需要更多的地方。will