《千万别学英语》(中级)Tape1.docVIP

Tape A Situation 1: Waking up (It is a Monday morning. Robert’s mom comes into his room and wakes him up.) Mom: Robert, wake up. Its seven oclock. Robert: Oh, mom. Cant I sleep a little longer? Mom: No. You have to catch the bus at seven forty-five. Robert: Okay, Ill get up. Mom: Thats a good boy. Ill get breakfast ready while you take a shower. Robert: Is anyone in the bathroom? Mom: No, you can shower right now. Robert: Great. Whats for breakfast? Mom: I havent decided yet. You just take your shower, brush your teeth and hair, and Ill take care of the food. Robert: All right. Ill come downstairs in fifteen minutes. Mom: Ten minutes would be better. Robert: Ill hurry but I cant promise. Mom: But you might miss the bus if you wait too long. Robert: Youre right, mom. Ill be down in ten minutes. Mom: That’s a good boy. Hurry up. Robert: Hey, mom, can you make waffles for breakfast? Mom: I cant promise, but if you hurry I might make them. Robert: For waffles, Ill always hurry. Situation 2: Breakfast Robert: (Coming downstairs and sitting at the table) Mom, breakfast smells great. What is it? Mom: It’s waffles, just like you wanted. Robert: Thanks, mom. You’re the best. Mom: Yes, but only when I make what you want to eat. Robert: Mom, you know that’s not true. Mom: I know. I was only joking. I also made you some sausage and orange juice. Robert: Perfect. How did you know sausage and waffles were my favorite? Mom: Robert, I’m your mother. I know everything about you. Robert: Not everything. Mom: Oh, really? What don’t I know? Robert: Well, you don’t know I am on the basketball team at school. Mom: The what? Robert: The basketball team. I’m on the team and I am playing forward. Mom: Does your father know about this? Robert: No. And he doesn’t have to know. If you don’t tell him…. Mom: Robert, you know I have to tell him. He’s your father. Robert: Yeah, but mom you know he won’t understand. Mom: Yes he will. You just have to explain it to him. Ro