英语情景口语必修课第5课：It’s a New Car

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Episode 5 It's a new car

Dialog 1

Bill and Mike are at the school parking lot. Mike is porting his new car around.

Bill: Hi, Mike, what gives? [what gives? : 情况怎样?]

Mike: Hi, Bill, this is my new car.

Bill: Hey, great set of wheels.

Mike: You like it, huh?

Bill: Who wouldn't? Wow, that's out of this world. [out of this world:出色的,了不起的]

Mike: It is special, isn't it?

Bill: Yeah, too cool. How much did they sold you for?

Mike: Lots. Looks like I'll have to moonlight for the next two years.

Bill: I can imagine.

Mike: Hey, let's go for a spin. You can try it out. [go for a spin: 开着车去兜兜风]

Bill: I'd love to.

Mike: Ok, let's go.

Dialog 2

Daisy and Jack are cruising around town in Jack's new car.

Daisy: Hey, Jack, where's your car?

Jack: I got rid of that clunker. This is my new one.

Daisy: Is that right? It sure beats the old one?

Jack: Jump in, I'll give you a ride.

Daisy: Ok. Boy, this looks expensive.

Jack: Yeah, it costed a bundle alright.

Daisy: Wow, this's sinking a hole.

Jack: Yeah, this sucker is the fastest thing I've ever owned.

Daisy: I believe it. Hoo, this car corners like it's on rails.

Jack: We are on the high way. I'm the **.

Daisy: Wow, this car can really burn rubber.

Jack: It's a great feeling.

Daisy: You made a perfect choice, Jack.

Jack: Thanks, Daisy.