《千万别学英语》(中级)TAPE .docVIP

TAPE 2 A Day in the Life of a Typical American Family with a Student A 面: Situation1 Situation 10 Situation 1: In the Morning ( It is Friday morning. Kevin’s dad comes into his room, but Kevin is already awake and getting dressed.) Dad: Kevin, you are up early. Is there a reason? Kevin: Yeah, dad, my band has practice this morning before school. Dad: Really? But why so early? Kevin: We are playing at a school dance party tonight so we have to practice this morning. Dad: That sounds fun. What time is the party? Kevin: It starts after the football game at about eight o’clock. Dad: Yes, but what time does the party end? Kevin: I don’t know dad, about midnight. Dad: And what time will you be home? Kevin: About one o’clock. Dad: One o’ clock? That’s pretty late. Kevin: I know dad but I have to drive my girlfriend Karen home. And, dad, I’m seventeen years old; I’m not a baby anymore. Dad: I know that but I still worry about you driving your car late at night. Kevin: But dad, I promise to be careful. And you know I don’t drink alcohol. Dad: That’s true. But there are other driver who drink and they are dangerous. Kevin: Okay, dad, I promise to be home by twelve-thirty. And I promise to drive safely. Dad: All right then, see you at twelve-thirty tonight. Have fun and be careful. Kevin: Thanks, dad. I will. Situation 2: Skipping Breakfast (Kevin runs past the table where his father, mother, and sister are getting ready to eat breakfast.) Dad: Hey, Kevin, aren’t you going to eat breakfast? Kevin: No, dad, I don’t have time. The band meets at seven-thirty and it’s already seven fifteen. Mom: Still you should eat something. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Dad: Your mother is right, son. Kevin: Then I’ll take some milk and cookies and eat them in the car. Mom: Milk and cookies are not a real breakfast. Take an orange and a banana, too. Dad: Yes, Kevin, listen to your mother. She knows best. Kevin: Oka