地道美语听力练习:小镇的魅力

Alisha:Hey, you're back from your vacation.

Where did you go? New York City? Miami?

Ramon:I decided to spend my vacation in Maddieville.

Alisha:Where is Maddieville? I've never heard of it.

Ramon:It's a small town about a six-hour drive from here.

I read about it being a throwback to the days of small shops and friendly neighbors, with a charming old-fashioned main street.

It was really nice.

Alisha:I'm not sure I'd want to travel back in time.

It doesn't sound very exciting.

Ramon:It wasn't as lively as some places I could have gone, but I enjoyed the quaint shops, the unpretentious people, and the genuine friendliness.

Alisha:What did you do for an entire week?

Ramon:I perused the shops, ate at the family-owned restaurants, and learned about the quirky history of the town by shooting the breeze with the old-timers at the local bar.

Alisha:To each his own, but that sounds like dullsville to me.

Ramon:Then I guess you wouldn't want to go back with me this summer for their wine festival.

Alisha:Did you say wine?

Maybe I shouldn't dismiss small town charm quite so quickly.