Conversation A

(Mark is in Grace’s office. Grace is on the phone.)

Grace: Yes, sir. I’m so sorry.

(Dan comes in.)

Dan: (to Mark) Who is she talking to?

Mark: The owner of the Summit Restaurant. He’s not happy.

Grace: Again, I’m very sorry. Good bye. (hands up)

Mark: I’m sorry, Grace.

Grace: Why did you chase his son out of the restaurant?

Mark: I thought he was a customer.

Grace: You embarrassed him.

Mark: I’m sorry.

Grace: And you embarrassed me!

Mark: I’m—

Grace: Don’t say it! You’re sorry! I know!

Key Words

Owner (n) 老板;店主

Henry is the owner of the six dogs. He has a lot of dogs!

Chase (v) 追逐

The dog chases the cat around the park.

Interrupt (v) 打岔;打斷

Don’t interrupt when others are talking. It’s not polite.

Museum (n) 博物館

There is a lot of beautiful art in that museum.

參考答案：

這樣一種要求使她很難堪。She was embarrassed at such a request.

Conversation B

Grace: I’m giving you a P for the report.

Dan: What? Why do I get a P? I didn’t chase anybody!

Grace: You and Mark are a team. And this report is terrible.

Mark: But our footage is better than last time.

Grace: Yes, your friend Katie is a good cameraperson.

Dan: So what’s the problem?

Grace: You interrupt each other sometimes. You seem angry at each other.

Conversation C

Dan: Maybe we can’t work together. Maybe we need new partners.

Grace: You can work together. You just aren’t tring.

Mark: Please, Grace—

Grace: I’m giving you another assignment, at the Queensland Museum.

Dan: Is that in Brisbane?

Grace: Yes. Do a report on an exhibit. Do a good job.

Mark: Don’t worry, Grace.

Grace: I’m not worried. This time, I’m coming with you.