Speak English Like an American [说一口地道的美式英语].pdf

Speak English Like an American LESSON 01 BOBS DAY AT WORK Bob works as a manager in a furniture store. Peter, his boss, is not happy about sales. Bobs new advertising campaign hasnt helped. Peter decides to fire him. Peter: Bob, I hate to break the news, but our sales were down again last month. Bob: Down again, Peter? Peter: Yeah. These days, everybodys shopping at our competition, Honest Abes Furniture Store. Bob: But everything in there costs an arm and a leg! Peter: Thats true. They do charge top dollar. Bob: And their salespeople are very strange. They really give me the creeps! Peter: Well, they must be doing something right over there. Meanwhile, were about to go belly-up. Bob: Im sorry to hear that. I thought my new advertising campaign would save the day. Peter: Lets face it: your advertising campaign was a real flop. Bob: Well then Ill go back to the drawing board. Peter: Its too late for that. Youre fired! Bob: What? Youre giving me the ax? Peter: Yes. Ive already found a new manager. Shes as sharp as a tack. Bob: Cant we even talk this over? After all, Ive been working here for 10 years! Peter: Theres no point in arguing, Bob. Ive already made up my mind. Bob: Oh well, at least I wont have to put up with your nonsense anymore! Good-bye to you and good-bye to this dead-end job. Peter: Please leave before I lose my temper! LESSON 02 BOB RETURNS HOME WITH BAD NEWS Bob tells his wife Susan that he lost his job. Susan suggests that he start his own business. Susan: Whats the matter, dear? Bob: Susan, I got canned today at work. Susan: But Bob, you were Peters right-hand man! Bob: Yes, and he stabbed me in the back. Susan: Keep your chin up. Maybe hell change his mind and take you back. Speak English Like an American Bob: When pigs fly! Once he makes up his mind, he never ch