华尔街中级英语学习教程第5课：沟通与交流Act1 (MP3和文本下载)

SECRETARY: There it is - the black Toyota! Go!

ROGER: What fools! Did they really think I was stupid enough to stay in the car? Aah, I knew he was going to try and kill me. I'll get that bastard sooner or later; but first I think I’d better write to Hugo...

JOHN: Hello, Hugo. Back from your holiday?

HUGO: Yes, that's right. What are you doing sitting on the sidewalk, John?

JOHN: They've thrown me out of my apartment!

HUGO: Oh, what a shame!

JOHN: Because I haven't paid the rent, because I can't afford to. If I had a job I'd pay the rent, of course. But what can I do when I haven't got a job? See what I mean?

HUGO: Yes, I quite see. Well, I expect something will come along. Bye-bye!

HUGO: Let's see if there's any mail. Hold on, someone's sent me a postcard from Trinidad!

ROGER: “Dear Hugo, Thank you for the money. Mr P hasn’t been very helpful so far. It would be a good idea if you got in touch with me. All the best, ‘Roger the Cobber’.”

HUGO: Oh my God! That means he didn't go to Australia! And he's obviously spoken to Mr P, so that means... I don’t even dare to think about it. Well, I’d better not stay here, to start with! I’ve got just the idea!

HUGO: John! Could you come up here for a moment?

JOHN: I can't leave my TV here. What if someone stole it? Like, it's the only thing I've got left!

HUGO: Well, why don’t you bring it with you, then?

JOHN: Hello, Hugo. Are you looking for someone to clean your toilet, or something?

HUGO: No no, John, nothing like that. No, I was just thinking, you see: I've got to go away for a few days, and, as you obviously haven't got anywhere to stay, I was wondering if you'd like to move into the apartment while I'm away.

JOHN: Gosh, Hugo, really? That's real kind of you! I don’t know how to thank you!

HUGO: That's quite alright, John. Oh, by the way, I'd just like to move out one or two antiques and items of furniture. Would you mind giving me a hand?

JOHN: Gee, no, not at all! I'm always happy to help a friend.

HUGO: I'll call a truck, then.

JOHN: Is that all, then?

HUGO: Yes, I think that's all. Make yourself at home, won't you, John?

JOHN: Hey, what about Annie? Won’t she come around looking for you? Should I offer her a drink or two, perhaps?

HUGO: No, it’s alright, John. She's still away on vacation in Sweden. I'll get in touch with her myself.

JOHN: Oh, look, there’s a postcard!

JOHN: Hey, it’s from Annie! “Dear Daddy, I've finally decided to do what I've always known I should do. I’m going to -"

HUGO: Give that to me! Let me see what she says.

HUGO: She's walked out! Why? What's going on? Everything's going wrong!

JOHN: Gee, are you alright? What did she say, then?

HUGO: Oh, nothing; she's just moved. She just wanted to give me her new address, that's all.

JOHN: I thought you said she was away on vacation.

HUGO: I think I'll just go and say hello to her - and find out what the hell she thinks she's doing!

JOHN: Oh, gosh! Well, at least he's left some drink behind. I think I'll have a glass of port!

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ANNIE: But Chris, he is still my father!

CHRIS: So what’ll you do if he comes here?

ALICE: When he comes here. He's certain to try and get her back.

MARK: You'll go back with him, won't you?

CHRIS: Back to Daddy's comfortable apartment, and his fast car.

ALICE: And a nice safe job as his secretary.

ANNIE: No, I won't! I've already said I'll never go back to that way of life! I mean it!

MARK: You know, something: if - or when - he comes here, I don't think we should even let him in.

ALICE: You're right. Why the hell should we?

CHRIS: Let's take a vote on it, then. Who's for keeping him out? One, two, three. And who's against? Only Annie. Right, that's decided, then, by a majority of three to one.

HUGO: Annie! Are you there? Annie, please! Will you answer?