节目资讯
刊物:大家说英语
日期:2013-02-15
难易度:High
关键字:dish, sheet, couple, receive, manners, married, registry
It is time to practice using our key words by putting them in a Key Word Story.
Here is our story.
Sally and Stan are a married couple.
OK. Um, they do the dishes together each night.
They clean the sheets on their bed once a week.
Hmm, they give and receive many sweet words from each other.
They have good manners, too.
Sally and Stan are a great couple.
And that was a great Key Word Story.
Well, I'm sure your story will be even better.
Try to put all of our key words together in your own Key Word Story.
Now let's review today's lesson.
(Music).
Hello, everyone. Welcome to the show.
Now what makes a good wedding gift?
We'll find out today.
Please welcome our special guest, Ms. Wendy Wedding.
Welcome, Wendy Wedding.
Tell us some good wedding gifts.
Dishes? Sheets?
A good wedding gift is a gift the couple wants!
How do people know what the couple wants?
The couple often makes a list at a department store or other big store.
This registry is on the store's website.
So people can look at it and choose something.
How do people find the couple's registry?
Ask the couple.
Or ask their friends or family members.
And what if someone received an invitation but can't go to the wedding?
Should they still buy a gift?
Yes! That's good manners.
In Asia, people give cash as a wedding gift.
Is that fine in the U.S.?
Yes, in many places, couples are happy to receive money when they get married!
But in some places in the U.S., people think it's rude.
So it's best to check first.
That's right.
Thanks, Wendy!
Are dishes, sheets and towels good wedding gifts?
Yes, but the couple getting married may not need or want them.
So people should check the couple's registry.
What if someone receives a wedding invitation but can't go to the wedding?
They should still give a gift because that shows good manners.
And what about giving money as a wedding gift in the U.S.?
It is fine in many places, but not all.
So check first!
Ooh.
(Music).
Ginger, what are you singing?
I'm singing: Here comes the bride. Here comes the bride.
And why are you singing the wedding song?
I received an invitation to a wedding.
Oh, really!
Are you going to the wedding?
Yes. Should I buy a gift?
Yes. That's good manners.
OK. Maybe dishes.
Maybe sheets.
Maybe bananas.
Ginger, give the couple something they want.
OK, I'll give them bananas.
Do they really want bananas?
Yes, they are monkeys.
Monkeys always want bananas.
A monkey wedding.
Hello.
(Chinese).
Hello, I am Super Sentence Man.
And I was looking for you.
Today you heard Rob say: And what if someone received an invitation but can't go
to the wedding?
Today's super sentence is: What if someone something but can't something else?
Like this:
What if someone can play the guitar but can't sing?
What if someone catches a cold... but can't take time off to rest?
What if someone wants to attend the party but can't arrive on time?
What if...
What if someone wants to make money but can't find a job?
What if someone joins the club but can't come to every meeting?
What if someone is tired but can't take a break?
Or what if someone is angry but can't say a word?
What if someone has a map but can't read it?
What if someone can read English but can't speak it?
Well, then maybe they need to pay attention to time with Super Sentence Man
every day.
Now it is your turn.
Think of your own way to use this super sentence.
And always remember, a super sentence every day will make your English great!
And now, I am on my way.
Calendar Phrase.
Check first.
Check first.
(Chinese).
Harry is having a party.
That's nice.
Does the party start at 8:00?
I don't know. Check first.
Should I take a gift?
I don't know. Check first.
Should I wear fancy clothes?
I don't know. Check first.
Well, I hope I'm invited.
Check first.
Check first.
Check first.
(Chinese).
Let's answer it!
Here is question number one.
In Asia, what do people give as a wedding gift?
In Asia, what do people give as a wedding gift?
The answer is in Conversation B.
People give cash.
All right. Question two:
Besides money, what would you like to receive as a wedding gift? Why?
Besides money, what would you like to receive as a wedding gift? Why?
Hmm. Well, this is a good question.
I think I would like to receive some picture frames.
Because after my wedding, we had many beautiful pictures.
And it's nice to be able to show these pictures in a nice frame in your new
home.
Well, be sure to practice asking and answering these questions today.
Then join us for our special Saturday Review here on...
Let's Talk in English.
Goodbye.
(Music).