走遍美国：文字 视听(EPISODE3)
来源：英语周报
grandpa′s trunk
act 1. 视频下载
ellen: marilyn, you want coffee or tea?
marilyn: coffee, please.
ellen: i am so excited! at this time tomorrow morning, grandpa will be sitting in the kitchen with us.
marilyn: when does he arrive?
ellen: at six oclock this evening.
marilyn: by plane?
ellen: no, by train.
marilyn: are we picking him up at the station?
ellen: not grandpa. he doesnt want anybody picking him up. he likes to be independent.
marilyn: huh.
ellen: oh, lets go upstairs and prepare grandpas room.
marilyn: great! lets do it!
richard: good morning, mom.
robbie: morning.
ellen: well, hi,fellas.
richard: hello.
marilyn: hi,honey.
richard: hi, honey.
robbie: morning, marilyn.
marilyn: were going upstairs to set up grandpas room. theres coffee ready.
robbie: im really excited about seeing granpa.
richard: me, too. milk, please.
robbie: hes so funny. he always makes me laugh. i hope grandpas going to like living with us.
richard: i think he will. it just takes time to fell comfortable in a new place.
robbie: wont he miss being in florida?
richard: will, he will. but i think hell like being here with the family.
robbie: are you sure about that? its crazy here most of the time.
richard: but its fun.
robbie: thats for sure.
richard: you know, maybe ill put together some photos of grandpa as a "welcome" present.
robbie: thats a neat idea. what can i do ? ive got it! i have a picture of grandpa and dad and me in my wallet. its from the fathers and sons breakfast at my junior high school graduation.
richard: oh, i remember this picture.
robbie: id really lik to pick up grandpa at the railroad station.
richard: railroad stations or airports-grandpa always tells us hell get here by himself.
robbie: hes something!
marilyn: is this all grandpas stuff?
ellen: thats it. but im sure he has a few bags with him on the train.
marilyn: whats inside?
ellen: i dont know. its locked.
philip: hi.
ellen: oh, hi, darling.
marilyn: morning, philip.
philip: i want to put some of my good hangers in grandpas closet. you know im very excited about his arrival.
ellen: we are, too.susan called early this morning. shes unhappy and cant leave till tonight. she wants to be here for grandpa.
philip: well, grandpa will be disappointed, too. he loves susan.she always reminds him of grandma. well, hows everything here?
marilyn: fine.we were just wondering about this trunk.
ellen: its locked.
philip: oh. i have the key. grandpa sent it to me.
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elsa: excuse me .is this seat taken?
grandpa: no, its not taken.
elsa: oh, thank you.
grandpa: oh, let me help you with this.
elsa: oh, thank you.
grandpa: do you want to sit by the window?
elsa: no, no,no. i like the aisle seat better. please, you sit by the window.
grandpa: my name is stewart...malcolm stewart. pleased to meet you.
elsa: im elsa tobin. how do you do?
grandpa: do you live in new york?
elsa: no,no.im from florida.
grandpa: i am, too. but didnt you just get on?
elsa: no, no. i just chaged my seat. a man next to me was smoking, and smoke really brothers me. where are yuo from in florida?
grandpa: titusville. its near orlando.
elsa: small world. im form titusville,too.
grandpa: really? what part?
elsa: my husband and i live near spaceport.
grandpa: i know that area. my house is only a few miles from spaceport. do you still live there?
elsa: oh yes, yes.my husbands there now. he couldnt take time off to come to new york with me. do you still live there?
grandpa: no.i sold the house and the furniture, put a few personal things in an old trunk, and shipped it to my children in newyork. thats my desination.
elsa: are you married?
grandpa: my wife died four years ago.she was a wonderful woman. a real friend.
elsa: im sorry.really, im sorry.
grandpa: lots of wonderful memories. we were married almost fifty years.well, forty-seven, to be exact.
elsa: john and i celebrate our fortieth anniversary next month.
grandpa: oh, congratulation! thats nice. what does john do?
elsa: hes an aerospace engineer and works for orlando aircraft corporation.he started with them almost forty years ago. what do you do?
grandpa: i just retired. had my own company. a construction company. roads, bridges, big stuff. but i just sold it and retired.
conductor: excuse me, maam. ticket,please.
elsa: would you kindly hold these keys, please? i have a ticket, i know. i was in the smoking section.
conductor: its ok, lady. take your time.
grandpa: im sure its in your purse, mrs.tobin.
elsa: oh,here it is.
grandpa: and here are your keys.
elsa: thank you.
grandpa: do you have family in new york?
elsa: no, no.but do have very close friends in new york city. we like to go to the theater togther. you said you have family in new york.
grandpa: yes,indeed. a son and his wife and their three children-my grandchildren.
elsa: you must be excited.
grandpa: i cant wait, to see them!
elsa: are you going to live with them?
grandpa: yes.
elsa: permanently?
grandpa: well...they want me to, but its too early to know for sure.im pretty independent. i tried to teach my kids the importance of independence, but im not sure i want to be alone. some people dont mind being alone. i do.
elsa: i understand. but tell me. why did you stop working?
grandpa: i retired because... i wanted to be with my family. i didnt want to be alone anymore!
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voice: ladies and gentiemen, amtrak is happy to announce our arrival in new york city. the train will be stopping in five minutes. please check to be sure you have your belonings. and have a good stay in the big apple. thank you.
elsa: well, here we are. it was so nice meeting you, mr.stewart.
grandpa: and nice meeting you,too.mrs.tobin. please look us up. were in the phone book. dr.philip stewart, in riverdale.
elsa: your son?
grandpa: thats right. and have a good time in new york.
elsa: and dont be so independent. youre very lucky to have a caring family.
robbie: when can we go fishing?
grandpa: robbie, well go fishing soon, and well take your dad with us.
philip: im ready, grandpa.you name the day.
ellen: thats a great idea, grandpa! philip needs a day off.
robbie good idea.
grandpa: presents-for me?
richard: form me and marilyn.
robbie: and this ones form me .i looked all over the house to find it.
grandpa: richard, these are terrific pictures. this one really brings back memories. you remember that day, robbie?
robbie: i sure do. it was fun.
grandpa: oh, im sorry susan isnt here. i miss her very much.
ellen: she feels bad, too, grandpa. she called to say the plane was delayed. you know airports.
grandpa: i cant wait to see her. she looks just like grandma at that age. id better unpack. i started traveling twenty-four hours ago. im not so young anymore.
ellen: dont you want something to eat?
grandpa: no, thanks.after a good nights sleep, ill enjoy breakfast even more.
philip: well, come on, dad. ellen and ill take you to your room.
robbie: im sure glad youre here, grandpa.
richard: good night, grandpa.
marilyn: pleasant dreams.
grandpa: philip, do you have the key to the trunk?
philip: i have the key, but it doesnt work.
grandpa: i sent the wrong key. i have something for you. i made it my self. i think youll enjy it. i researched it for over a year.its our family tree.
ellen: oh, grandpa! how exciting!
philip: fabulous! why, i didnt know that your grandfather was born in germany.
grandpa: lots of interesting information about ur family.a gift from me.
ellen: thank you so much.
susan: grandpa! grandpa! oh, grandpa, im so happy to see you!
grandpa: oh, you look so beautiful, susan. my granddaughter. like i always said, you look just like grandma.
philip: i think youre going to be very happy here with us.
ellen: i know you will.
grandpa: i dont feel alone anymore.