节目资讯
刊物:大家说英语
日期:2012-09-22
难易度:High
关键字:card, date, party, gift, surprise, bother, balloon, decorate, finally,
present, celebrate, throw, En
Hello, everyone, and welcome to Let's Talk in English.
It is the Saturday show.
And my name is Gabe.
Today is a review day.
Now what did we talk about this week?
Well, you learned how to talk about many things in English.
Are you practicing your English?
Good.
What did we talk about?
We talked about birthday celebrations.
When is your birthday?
What do you like to do to celebrate your birthday?
We learned a little bit about Carol's birthday this week.
Now when is Carol's birthday?
We also talked about making plans and changing your plans.
Sometimes you make a plan, but things don't go the way you want them to.
You need to change your plans.
Another thing we learned about was how to say no in a polite way.
So a polite way to refuse something.
Well, we have a lot to review.
Right now it's time to do that.
But pay attention because Ginger will be here soon.
And we have some questions just for you.
Hey, Ken! Look at this!
What is it, Susie?
It's a card with Carol's birthday on it.
Really? Where did you find the card?
It was on the floor.
It's a birthday card from a department store.
Why did a store send her a card?
The card is also a coupon.
Well, now the date of Carol's birthday isn't a secret!
I know!
We always ask her about her birthday.
But she never tells us the date.
Do you know the reason?
No. Maybe she doesn't like birthday parties.
That's not the reason.
What is the reason?
She doesn't want gifts.
But everyone likes gifts!
I know.
She just doesn't want to bother us.
Well, now we know her birthday.
Let's surprise her with a party!
Good idea.
She's a great boss.
She needs a great party!
So when is her birthday?
The card says 10/12.
OK. October 12.
We have time.
We can plan a great party!
Let's plan it now!
Hi, Susie. How are you today?
Hi, Lily! I'm so excited about Carol's birthday party next month!
Carol's birthday party? Next month?
Yes!
Oh, I should be quiet.
Carol might hear.
Carol's not here right now.
Oh, OK.
Then I can show you these balloons!
What are the balloons for?
I bought them for Carol's party!
We can decorate with these balloons.
You already bought balloons for Carol's party?
Yes!
We finally get to throw a party for Carol!
Ken and I already planned some of the party.
You did?
Yes. Look! I bought her a present, too!
Here it is!
Listen, Susie, Carol's birthday isn't in October.
It's in December.
What? How do you know?
Carol's son came to the office and I asked him.
Carol's birthday is on December 10.
But this department store card says 10/12.
Carol lived in England before.
So she writes the date the European way.
Carol writes the day first and then the month?
Right. So the store sent her a card for October 12, not December 10.
Then we'll just wait and celebrate her birthday in December!
Hey, Ken! What are you doing this weekend?
I don't have any plans yet, Amber.
Great!
Come with me to the art museum on Saturday.
I love the art museum.
But I went there last month.
There's a special exhibit this month.
What kind of exhibit?
A Disney exhibit!
We can see art from lots of Disney movies!
Wow! I love Disney movies!
And you love art!
So come with me!
Sure! Let's go.
What time does the museum open on Saturday?
It opens at 10.
But there may be a line.
So let's meet at the museum at 9:30.
All right.
Or we can meet for breakfast first.
There's a good place near the museum.
What's the name of it?
Howard's Breakfast House.
It's on Dover Road.
I know that restaurant.
OK, let's eat there first.
Maybe I can pick you up.
Then we can just take one car.
Good idea. What time?
Is 8:00 too early?
No! That's a good time.
I'm excited.
Me, too.
We can have fun on Saturday!
Hey, Amber.
Hi, Lily.
I'm excited about our plans for Wednesday night.
I am, too!
We're going to Chinatown!
Thanks for inviting me.
You're welcome.
We're going to have fun.
Will this be your first Chinatown experience?
Yes!
And tell me again. What time are we going?
We said 6 p.m.
Sounds good.
I'll meet you at the corner of Pitt and Walker.
Great. I know those streets.
Perfect!
We're going to eat some great food.
And go shopping, too!
Yes!
Oh, I just got an email from Carol.
Is everything OK?
No. I have to work on Wednesday night!
Carol needs me to interview someone then.
So you'll have to work.
Yes.
I am sorry, Amber.
Can we change our plans?
Sure, I understand.
Can we go to Chinatown next Thursday night instead?
Let me check my schedule.
Oh. I'm not free that night.
No problem.
What about next Friday?
I can go then!
Great. Same time, same place.
Just a different day!
Hey, Lily, what would you do if someone invited you to an opera?
I don't know.
I'd probably accept the invitation.
Are you going to invite me to an opera?
No. I really don't like opera music.
My friend invited me to go to an opera with her.
And you don't want to go.
I really don't want to go.
But how can I tell her politely?
Be nice but honest.
Thank her for the invitation, but tell her you're not really an opera fan.
So I shouldn't say, "I can't stand opera music"?
Right. Don't say that.
That's rude.
Be polite when you refuse an invitation.
Should I invite her to do something else another time?
Sure. People always like invitations to do things with friends.
But not when it's an invitation to an opera!
Have you ever been invited to do something you didn't want to do?
Did you accept the invitation?
You can refuse politely.
Be honest, but be nice, too.
First, thank the person for the invitation.
Then tell him the reason you are refusing.
Instead of saying, "How boring," try, "I don't really enjoy that." Consider
inviting the person to do another activity with you.
Then he knows you still want to spend time with him!
Well hello, everyone.
I'm here with Ginger.
And I'm here with Gabe.
Yes, you are.
And now it's time for some review questions.
Number one.
When is Carol's birthday?
When is Carol's birthday?
Uh, Carol's birthday is December 10.
But Susie and Ken thought it was October 12.
They're silly.
Well no, Ginger, they're just American.
That's what I meant.
Now here is number two.
Ken and Amber are going to the museum today.
What kind of exhibit is at the museum?
What kind of exhibit is at the museum?
A Disney exhibit is there today.
I like Disney.
Gabe, Gabe, do you think Abu will be there?
Who's Abu?
He's a Disney monkey.
Oh, yeah! Abu from Aladdin.
Well, he might be there.
Hey, we should go to the museum too, Ginger.
Yeah, I might see a monkey friend.
Yes, you might.
Well, we'll go later.
First, let's take a little break.
And we will be backsoon.