旧金山英语口语 第 23 课:社区 - 2 A. Hello, Judy is speaking. Who is calling, please?
B. This is Phiana, Judy. I'm sorry to call you late, but I want you do me favor.
A. Oh, it's all right. How can I help you?
B. I'm taking a trip to Strawford to see my mother in law tomorrow. She just broke her leg, and needs help. It all of sudden, Judy. I wasn't prepared.
A. I'm sorry to hear that, Phianna. Can I help you?
B. Yes, when I'm away. Will you take care of my dog?
A. No problem, I love Peter.
B. And the garden? I know you have a green thumb. Will you help me raise the garden? Besides, I don't want Kids to jump across the fence into the garden.
A. I'll try my best.
B. And as the house might be empty for a while, will you tell the milkman and the newspaper boy to stop delivery?
A. I will. I hope everything is fine with you soon.
B. It's very kind of you, Judy. Thanks a million.
A. Good evening, Mrs. Bill. We met last week at the church. I'm your new neighbor, Bill, Clerk.
B. Oh, Mr. Clerk. Welcome to my house. Come on in.
A. I'm sorry to bother you. But I'd like to ask you some questions.
B. I'm never too busy to help a neighbor, Mr. Clerk. What would you like to know?
A. Well, first, will you tell me what time the milkman comes? When will the newspaper boy come every morning? And which day are the letters delivered?
B. That's simple. The milk and newspaper comes every morning at around six thirty. The postman will be here every Thursday afternoon.
A. Are there any clinics nearby?
B. Sure, I have lived in this community for around ten years. And I do love it. There are clinics, stores, schools, churches, post offices and other services here. The clinic is just opposite the street, opposite the post office. It is open around o'clock.
A. Thank you very much for your help, Mrs. Bill. En.. there is something else. I have some naughty boys, Mrs. Bill. They jumped across of the fence yesterday and made a mess of your garden. My wife and I are very sorry about that.
B. Ha, Oh, there are your boys. It doesn't matter. Tell your wife and your kids to drop in on me whenever they have time. By the way, There is another thing I must get used to.
A. What's that?
B. Your stereo system must be the best quality. They are so loud that I can hear clearly.
A. The boys again. I'm very sorry, Mrs. Bill. I'll see to it.