走遍美国：文字 视听(EPISODE7)
来源：英语周报
man′s best friend
act 1. 视频下载
alexandra: robbie, this new walkman is absolutely wonderful.
robbie: richard and marilyn bought it for me for my birthday.
alexandra: theyre so thoughtful. you are very lucky, robbie, to have such a nice family.
robbie: is something wrong, alexandra?
alexandra: no, nothing.
robbie: yes, there is. i can tell. whats the matter? come on, you can tell me .whats up?
alexandra: i dont know. somethings wrong.
robbie: ok, lets talk.
alexandra: i received a letter from my parents this morning.
robbie: did they write some bad news?
alexandra: no.
robbie: well, then why are you so sad?
alexandra: i miss them. i miss them very much.
robbie: im sorry. alexandra. but i understand.
alexandra: the molinas treat me so nicely, and i love being with you family so much... but when i received the letter with photographs of my family, i cried. i cried because i miss them all.
robbie: you really miss your family, dont you?
alexandra: yes. i know i must seem silly. its not like i have nobody. i like the molinas very much, and theyre so kind to me.
robbie: hey, why dont we go out for a cheeseburger and french fries? thatll cheer you up. and you can use my walkman.
alexandra: thats a good idea. but if we go out, please dont complain about your math teacher or your math homework. i want to have fun.
robbie: so do i.
robbie: i have to turn off the lights, or else my father will get really angry. he says i never turn them out when i leave. if they come home and theyre on...
robbie: do you hear something?
alexandra: yes. what was that?
robbie: it sounded like a dog barking.
alexandra: it sounded like a dog barking right here.
robbie: yeah.
alexandra: a dog!
robbie: a spaniel! come on in! make yourself at home.
alexandra: oh, you poor little thing. come here.
robbie: come on.
alexandra: poor baby.
robbie: where did you come from?
alexandra: her names gemma, and she belongs to mr.and mrs.levinson. theres a phone number-five five five...eight four four eight. robbie, maybe you should call them and tell the levinsons we have their cute little spaniel.
robbie: ive always wanted a springer spaniel. shes so cute.
operator: the number you are calling-555-8448-is no longer in service.
robbie: the numbers no longer in service.
alexandra: oh, you poor, poor baby. youve lost your family.
robbie: well find them. dont worry, alexandra.
act 2. 视频下载
robbie: dont worry, alexandra. well find the owner.
alexandra: how, robbie?
robbie: let me think.
alexandra: gemma, sit. good gemma. give me your paw. good gemma this dog is well trained.
robbie: with a little help from the aspca, the american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. theyre the ones. we once found a cat. she was caught in the branches of our tree .and dad called the aspca. they came and solved the
problem.
alexandra: robbie, lets call them.
robbie: let me see-aspca....here it is. aspca animal shelter. 555-7700.
linda: hello, aspca.
robbie: hello, my name is robbie stewart. i have a lost dog id like to bring to you. how late are you open?
linda: were open till nine p.m.
robbie: thank you. ill bring the dog over by nine.
linda: thanks. bye.
robbie: thanks. good-bye.
alexandra: theyre still open?
robbie: theyre open until nine 0clock. we have two and a half hours. lets take gemma by there now. theyll find the owner.
alexandra: i hope so. im so sad to see this little dog without her family.
robbie: im sure theyll find the owner . but if they dont, ill adopt her. shes so cute. look at those eyes. shes hard to resist .dont you just love her?
alexandra: id like to keep her, too. but ill be going home to greece at the end of the semester. she just wants love and affection. come on, robbie. lets get her to the animal shelter, so they can find her owners quickly. dont worry, gemma. well get you home. its not easy being away from home.
robbie: come on, poochie. atta girl! lets go .were off to the animal shelter.
linda: your name?
robbie: robbie stewart. and this is alexandra pappas.
linda: your name will do, mr.stewart. your address?
robbie: 46linden street, riverdale.
linda: where did you find the dog?
alexandra: she found us.
linda: you tried calling the number on the collar?
robbie: yes, but the numbers no longer in service.
linda: and theres no address on the dog tag?
alexandra: theres no other information.
linda: no id number. without that, its hard.
alexandra: you will try to find the dogs owner.
linda: oh, well try, believe me.
robbie: and if you dont?
linda: yes?
robbie: if you dont... can i...can i adopt the dog?
linda: why, yes. if the owners dont claim the dog in forty-eight hours, then you can apply for adoption.
robbie: how do i do that?
alexandra: you really want to ?
robbie: yes. im serious. if no one comes to claim gemma, id like to adopt her.
linda: its not difficult.
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linda: ok. if you want to adopt an animal, first we need to know some references.
robbie: references? people we know?
linda: friends, teachers... we need to talk to some people about you we want to be sure that youre responsible and that you can take good care of an animal. then you have to till out this form about your family background.
robbie: is that it?
linda: no, theres more. we need to know about your history with animals. have you ever owned an animal?
robbie: yes. we had a cat when i was eight years old. i love cats.
linda: do you have any animals now?
robbie: unfortunately, no.
alexandra: anything else?
linda: we also like to know your reasons for wanting an animal.
alexandra: just to hold it and cuddle with it. just to have as a pet i love animals.
robbie: to have a friend-a pal. you know, mans best friend is his dog.
linda: and one thing more. if youre under twenty-one years of age...
robbie: thats me.
linda: then an adult must sign for you.
alexandra: uh-oh.
robbie: no problem. my parents will think its a good idea. ill be back with them.
alexandra: if the real owners dont come to claim gemma...
linda: after forty-eight hours. but please call first.
robbie: thanks for your information and for being so helpful.
linda: its my pleasure. nice talking to both of you.
robbie: thanks again. bye.
alexandra: maybe the real owners will come to claim her.
robbie: her eyes look so sad. she must really miss them.
linda: i see youre both animal lovers
robbie: we are.
alexandra: good-bye, miss aborn. well call in a couple of days.
linda: good-bye, and thanks for bringing gemma in.
robbie: bye.
alexandra: i keep thinking about the dog-about gemma, alone in the animal shelter.
robbie: i know. but i promise you, alexandra, the dog is just fine. theyre very kind to the animals.
alexandra: i know they are. i mean about her being alone. even if they are kind to gemma, shes still alone, without her family
waiter: ready, folks?
robbie: are you ready, alexandra?
alexandra: yes, im ready. ill have the chefs salad, please.
robbie: i will have a cheeseburger, medium rare, with raw onion, and french fries, please.
waiter: anything to drink?
alexandra: a diet cola, please.
robbie: ginger ale with lots of ice for me, thank you.
waiter: ive got it. thanks.
robbie: arent you surprised that the animal shelter is so careful about finding homes for the animals?
alexandra: no, im not.
waiter: and a cheeseburger, medium rare, with onion and french fries .and a ginger ale with lots of ice. salad dressing?
robbie: hey, i wanted you to hear my new sound system when the dog scratched on the front door. lets finish eating, and then well go back to my house. i want you to hear my new tapes. ive got some great new dance music.
robbie: hell. stewart residence.
linda: hello. is robbie stewart there?
robbie: this is he. whos this?
linda: this is linda aborn from the animal shelter.
robbie: its linda from the animal shelter. yes, linda. hi.
linda: we have good news and bad news, robbie.
robbie: oh?
linda: the good news is that the levinsons have come by to pick up the dog. the bad news is, you wont be able to adopt the dog.
robbie: thats ok.
linda: come by one day and look at some of the other dogs. im sure theres one for you. thanks, robbie. and the levinsons thank you for bringing their dog to us.
robbie: thanks, linda. bye.
alexandra: the owners claimed gemma?
robbie: thats right.
alexandra: im glad for the dog.
robbie: i guess i am , too. she said if i come by, shell help me fine another dog.
alexandra: come on .lets dance.