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跟可可走遍美国:A Big Fish in a Little Pond小池塘里的大鱼ACTII

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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?

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opportunity [.ɔpə'tju:niti]

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n. 机会,时机

 
dilemma [di'lemə]

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n. 困境,进退两难

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sacrifice ['sækrifais]

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n. 牺牲,供俸,祭品
vt. 牺牲,祭祀,贱

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fantastic [fæn'tæstik]

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adj. 极好的,难以置信的,奇异的,幻想的

 
pond [pɔnd]

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n. 池塘
v. 筑成池塘

 
interrupt [.intə'rʌpt]

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v. 打断,打扰,中止,中断
n. [计算机]

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reputation [.repju'teiʃən]

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n. 声誉,好名声

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partner ['pɑ:tnə]

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n. 搭档,伙伴,合伙人
v. 同 ... 合

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craft [krɑ:ft]

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n. 工艺,手艺,狡诈,航空器,行会成员
vt

 
decision [di'siʒən]

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n. 决定,决策

 


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