地道美语听力练习:遇到爱吹牛的老板

My boss is a complete blowhard.

He likes to boast about his accomplishments and acquisitions every chance he gets.

Unfortunately, I seem to be his favorite audience.

Boss:You won't believe what I did over the weekend.

I went mountain climbing and skydiving.

What I wanted to say was, “Uh, spare me!”

But what I said instead was, “Oh, really? How exciting.”It doesn't take much encouragement to get him going.

Boss:And I found time to test-drive the new McQ sports car yesterday.

I'm thinking of buying one.

Do I really look that gullible?

I knew that the boss didn't have that kind of money, but I didn't let it show on my face and simply said, “That's a very impressive car.”

Boss:I have my eye on a luxury vacation condo by the lake.

Some lucky girl will get to stay there with me.

Now I knew he was blowing smoke, but what could I say?

I just muttered, “Lucky girl,” and left it at that.

What was the point of all that, unless…