A Big Fish in a Little Pond小池塘里的大鱼ACTII教师讲解版视频
In Susan's office. Grandpa arrives to have lunch with Susan.
Grandpa:Hello Hello there [He hugs Susan.] Are, you
Susan:Oh! Hi, Grandpa Yes, of course, I am, but my mind isn't.
Grandpa:What's the matter, Susan?
Susan: A real dilemma.
Grandpa:Does it have anything to do with you and Harry?
Susan:Yes, but I don't know where to start.
Grandpa:Maybe I can help Tell me what it is, Susan.
Susan:Thanks, Grandpa. Please sit down. Oh!
[She takes the toy dinosaur that was on thechair so that Grandpa can sit down.] Harry has been offered a job in Los Angeles.
Grandpa:Well, this is something to think about.
Susan:There are so many things to consider There's Michelle. I wonder if a move would be a bad thing for her.And my job. I
don't know if I can get a good job in Los Angeles. And what about our family?
Grandpa:Can I tell you what I think?
Susan:Tell me.
Grandpa:I think that you're very successful and that you have a fantastic reputation in the toy industry. I think you could
talk to Mr, Marchetta, and think he could help you find a real good job in Los Angeles. He was very helpful to me, remember?
Susan:Suppose I could call him.But I'm not so sure that I want to leave New York, you, and the rest of our family.
Grandpa:Well, I'm not going to kid you,Susan. You know we'd all miss you. But this should be your decision. It's something
that only you and Harry can work out.
Susan:If moving to L.A. is in Harry's best interest,I have to do what I can do to support him.
Grandpa:In every marriage, sacrifices have to be made by one partner from time to time.
Susan:And what about Michelle?
Grandpa:Well, what do you think?
Susan:I think Michelle is better off staying where she is.
Grandpa:What does she think?
Susan:don't know for sure.
Grandpa:Well, you'll have to ask her.
Susan:I think I'm going to have a talk with Mr.
Marchetta and get his feelings about my leaving, and about helping me find a job in Los. Angeles.
Grandpa:Good idea.
Susan:I'll call him right now. No point in delaying.Thanks, Grandpa. [She calls Mr. Marchetta.]
A litle later that day. Harry and his business friend Bill York are having lunch at a restaurant. Bill is talking about the
job opening in Los Angeles.
Bill:Harry, it's the perfect job for you. You'll love it.
Harry:It's a big decision for me, Bill, and I have to discuss it with my wife. I don't know if it's right for her.
Bill:She'll love it. It's a once-in-a-life time offer, Harry.
Harry:OK. Tell it to me again.
Bill:The company is Craft and Craft, the biggest accounting company in the country.
Harry:I know the company well, it's big.
Bill:The biggest.
Harry:Yeah, yeah. The biggest When do I have to let you know?
Bill:Talk it over. Think it over. Let me know by the end of the week.
Harry:When would we have to move?
Bill:As soon as possible.
Harry:I also have my daughter to consider. I don't want to interrupt her school year.
Bill:Let me know by the end of the week. It's a great opportunity for you, Harry Believe me.[He shakes Harry's hand as he
gets ready to leave.]
Harry:I know.
Bill:Craft and Craft is the biggest in the country.[He leaves.]
Harry:Yeah, I know The biggest.
In Susan and Harry's apartment that evening. Susan and Harry are discussing the job offer in Los Angeles.
Susan:think Michelle is asleep now. Let's talk.
Harry:and discussing the job offer in Los Angeles.
Susan:And I talked With Mr. Marchetta. Did York make the offer?
Harry:Yup. He asked me if I want the job.
Susan:That's exciting, Harry What was it?
Harry:A vice-presidency with the biggest accounting company in the country Craft and Craft.
Susan:Aren't you excited about that?
Harry:Sure I am But there's so much more to consider.
Susan:I talked to Mr. Marchetta.
Harry:What did he say? Did you tell him about me?
Susan:Of coures, Harry. I want what's best for you, and I think I can get a good job through Mr.Marchetta in Los Angeles
also.
Harry:You're kidding.
Susan:No, I'm not kidding. I talked with him, and he understands completely. He has a major toy buyer in Los Angeles,and
he's pretty sure that I can get a good job there.
Harry:Unbelievable!
Susan:But I think we should talk to Michelle about all of this.
Harry:Your're right. We'll talk to her about it.
Susan:And how do you feel about taking the job in Los Angeles?
Harry:How should I feel? It's the biggest company in the country.
Susan:Well, then you feel good about taking it?
Harry:Well… I feel fine about it. Why shouldn't I?