英语听力短剧第48期:很大的压力

【Audioscript】

Episode 48: It's going to be a disaster

Tony:  Ahhh…this is the bit of the day I like the best…only me in here…before any customers arrive…a bit of peace and quiet…I can read the newspaper…

Carlos:  Hi there!

Sarah:  Hi Tony!

Tony:  Oh no…here we go…no more peace and quiet…Hello Carlos, Sarah…

Carlos:  Busy day today!

Sarah:  Yeah…we’re really stressed out!

Tony:  What can I get you, then?

Carlos:  Two good strong coffees, please – we need the energy!

Tony:  Coming up…

Sarah:  And something to eat…what would you like to eat, Carlos?

Carlos:  I’m too nervous to eat…

Sarah:  Go on!  You should eat something!

Carlos:  No, really…I can’t eat anything…

Sarah:  Ok…I’ll just have a croissant please Tony.

Tony:  What’s going on then?

Carlos:  What’s going on!?  I thought everyone knew!

Tony:  Knew what?

Carlos:  Tonight – it’s the opening night of my new restaurant…

Tony:  Restaurant?

Carlos:  Yeah – my Brazilian restaurant!  Don’t you remember?

Tony:  Oh…er...yeah…what’s it called?

Carlos:  Oh no – nobody knows the name!  We haven’t done enough advertising!

Sarah:  Carlos, don’t worry!  It’s called “Rodizio” – it’s a kind of simple Brazilian restaurant…

Tony:  Great.  So when do you open?

Carlos:  Tonight!!!!!

Tony:  I bet you’re busy then…

Carlos:  Yeah…you could say that!  Loads to do!  We’re behind schedule…

Sarah:  Come on, I’ll give you a hand…we’d better get going…

Magda:  Hi Sarah!  I thought you’d be here!  How are you?

Sarah:  Oh, hi Magda – I’m pretty stressed out at the moment…

Magda:  Stressed out?

Sarah:  Yeah – nervous, anxious, worried, busy – all that!

Magda:  On no!  Why?

Sarah:  Carlos’ restaurant is opening tonight!!!

Magda:  Oh, of course – I’d forgotten!

Carlos:  You see!  Nobody knows!  It’s going to be a disaster!  Nobody will come!

Sarah: No, Carlos! Don’t worry.

Olivia:  Hey!  Good to see you all!

Sarah:  Hi Olivia.  Sorry - we’re a bit stressed at the moment.

Fadi:  Hi all! How’s it going? 

Carlos:  Don’t ask…

Fadi:  What’s up mate?

Carlos:  The restaurant!  My restaurant!  It’s opening tonight!!

Fadi:  Of course – hey, I hadn’t forgotten you know!

Carlos:  I’ve still got all the cooking to do and we haven’t finished decorating yet!

Sarah:  Yes – lots to do…we’d better get going…

Olivia:  I’m sure Fadi will give you a hand – you’ll help Carlos, won’t you Fadi?

Fadi:  Will I?  Oh, er, yeah…I guess I will.  Have I got time for a coffee?

Olivia:  To take away, yes…hurry up though…

Fadi:  Tony – could I get a coffee please?  Quickly, if you can…

Tony:  It’s always rush, rush, rush with you lot…

All:  Hi Bindyu!

Bindyu:  Hello everybody.  How are you all?

Sarah:  Erm, a bit stressed, to be honest…

Bindyu:  Stressed?  Tell me about it…

Magda:  Tell you about what?

Bindyu:  Sorry…it just means that I’m stressed too!

Carlos:  Look I’d better get going.  Are you coming too Fadi?

Fadi:  Sure…

Carlos:  Can the rest of you come to the restaurant later?

Sarah/Olivia/Magda:  Sure!  See you later!  Good luck!

Carlos:  Bye!

Olivia:  So what’s up with you, Bindyu?

Magda:  Yeah – why are you stressed out?

Bindyu: The wedding…

Olivia:  It’s not for a long time yet…it’s a bit early to be worried about that…

Bindyu:  I know – but it’s so complicated…My family really like Harry…but…

Olivia:  There’s always a “but”!

Sarah:  What’s the problem?

Bindyu:  Well, they want a traditional-style wedding.

Magda:  That sounds like fun!

Bindyu: Well, yes, possibly – but Harry wants something different:  a very simple wedding.  Just us and a few friends in the registry office.

Magda:  Registry office?

Olivia:  Yes – when people only want a civil marriage, not in church, they get married in a registry office…

Magda:  Oh.  I see….

Bindyu:  So how can I make sure my family and Harry both get what they want?

Olivia:  Hmmm…we’re going to have to think about this carefully…

Sarah:  You’re right, but now we have to go and help Carlos – he’s really worried nobody will come to the opening of his restaurant…

Olivia:  Of course…come on, let’s go!

All:  Bye Tony!

Tony:  Phew…I was stressed out as well…at least I can get some peace and quiet now…