英语情景口语必修课第7课： Guest Issues

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Episode seven : Guest issues one

Patrick and Alma are at Alma's apartment, talking over a draft of the engine bearer.

Patrick: You look like a basket case

Alma: I'm not surprised.

Patrick: What's the problem?

Alma: My brother in-law just dropped in from the states.

Patrick: Yeah, and?

Alma: I decided to put him up while he's here, big mistake!

Patrick: Why?

Alma: He's lazy. I tryed being a good host, but if you give him an inch, he'll take a mile.

Patrick: I guess you think twice next time he comes.

Alma: You can say that again.

Patrick: So how long has he here for?

Alma: Two weeks. If he thinks I'll put up with his attitude that long he's got another thing coming.

Patrick: Well, I know you do the right thing.

Nick and Paul meet at the local pub.

Nick: Hi Paul. How are you, friend.

Paul: Not good. My cousin is driving me up the wall .

Nick: How so?

Paul: He stays up untill all hours of the night, and he never lifts a finger to help.

Nick: Have you talk to him about it?

Paul: Not yet, but I have to soon. He's eating me out of house and home. I caught him reading the fridge again last night

Nick: Hahaha, Maybe that will help you lose weight.

Paul: This is no larghing matter, Nick.

Nick: Sorry Paul. I couldn't help it. So why doesn't he give you a hand?

Paul: He watchs the tob too much. Now really I don't know. But I can't handle this much longer.

Nick: Well, talk to him, and let me know what happens, OK?