地道美语听力练习:约会讨论各自工作

Sadie:Hi, I'm Sadie. You must be Gordon.

Gordon:Yes, I am. It's nice to meet you.

It's a little strange to be set up, isn't it?

Sadie:It was nice of Felina and Jaime to arrange this date.

Gordon:It was. Jaime told me that you're a dentist. Is that right?

Sadie:Yes.

Gordon:That must be interesting work.

Sadie:Well, I think so.

Just today, I did a root canal and removed a set of wisdom teeth.

Oh, but you wouldn't want to hear about that.

Gordon:Sure, I do. I want to get to know you better.

Sadie:In that case, since I live in a small town, I do basic dental work, but also act as a periodontist, oral surgeon, and orthodontist when the need arises.

Gordon:Wow, that's a lot of dental knowledge to keep up on.

Sadie:I don't mind.

One day, it's cavities and crowns, and the next, extractions, bridgework, dentures, implants, and inlays.

I had a very interesting case the other day...

Gordon:Go on.

Sadie:It's a little unpleasant, maybe not good dinner conversation.

Gordon:Maybe you're right.

It's not always a good idea to talk shop over dinner.

Sadie:Felina didn't mention what you did for a living.

Gordon:I'm a proctologist.

Sadie:Ah, I see your point.