英语听力短剧 34压力山大

Episode¹ 34: It's going to be a disaster

Tony: Ahhh…this is the bit of the day I like the best…only me in here…before any customers arrive…a bit of peace and quiet…I can read the newspaper…

Carlos: Hi there!

Sarah: Hi Tony!

Tony: Oh no…here we go…no more peace and quiet…Hello Carlos, Sarah…

Carlos: Busy day today!

Sarah: Yeah…we’re really stressed out!

Tony: What can I get you, then?

Carlos: Two good strong coffees, please – we need the energy!

Tony: Coming up…

Sarah: And something to eat…what would you like to eat, Carlos?

Carlos: I’m too nervous to eat…

Sarah: Go on! You should eat something!

Carlos: No, really…I can’t eat anything…

Sarah: Ok…I’ll just have a croissant please Tony.

Tony: What’s going on then?

Carlos: What’s going on!? I thought everyone knew!

Tony: Knew what?

Carlos: Tonight – it’s the opening night of my new restaurant…

Tony: Restaurant?

Carlos: Yeah – my Brazilian restaurant! Don’t you remember?

Tony: Oh…er...yeah…what’s it called?

Carlos: Oh no – nobody knows the name! We haven’t done enough advertising²!

Sarah: Carlos, don’t worry! It’s called “Rodizio” – it’s a kind of simple Brazilian restaurant…

Tony: Great. So when do you open?

Carlos: Tonight!!!!!

Tony: I bet³ you’re busy then…

Carlos: Yeah…you could say that! Loads to do! We’re behind schedule…

Sarah: Come on, I’ll give you a hand…we’d better get going…

Magda: Hi Sarah! I thought you’d be here! How are you?

Sarah: Oh, hi Magda – I’m pretty stressed out at the moment…

Magda: Stressed out?

Sarah: Yeah – nervous, anxious, worried, busy – all that!

Magda: On no! Why?

Sarah: Carlos’ restaurant is opening tonight!!!

Magda: Oh, of course – I’d forgotten!

Carlos: You see! Nobody knows! It’s going to be a disaster! Nobody will come!

Sarah: No, Carlos! Don’t worry.

Olivia: Hey! Good to see you all!

Sarah: Hi Olivia. Sorry - we’re a bit stressed at the moment.

Fadi: Hi all! How’s it going?

Carlos: Don’t ask…

Fadi: What’s up mate⁴?

Carlos: The restaurant! My restaurant! It’s opening tonight!!

Fadi: Of course – hey, I hadn’t forgotten you know!

Carlos: I’ve still got all the cooking to do and we haven’t finished decorating yet!

Sarah: Yes – lots to do…we’d better get going…

Olivia: I’m sure Fadi will give you a hand – you’ll help Carlos, won’t you Fadi?

Fadi: Will I? Oh, er, yeah…I guess I will. Have I got time for a coffee?

Olivia: To take away, yes…hurry up though…

Fadi: Tony – could I get a coffee please? Quickly, if you can…

Tony: It’s always rush, rush, rush with you lot…

All: Hi Bindyu!

Bindyu: Hello everybody. How are you all?

Sarah: Erm, a bit stressed, to be honest…

Bindyu: Stressed? Tell me about it…

Magda: Tell you about what?

Bindyu: Sorry…it just means that I’m stressed too!

Carlos: Look I’d better get going. Are you coming too Fadi?

Fadi: Sure…

Carlos: Can the rest of you come to the restaurant later?

Sarah/Olivia/Magda: Sure! See you later! Good luck!

Carlos: Bye!

Olivia: So what’s up with you, Bindyu?

Magda: Yeah – why are you stressed out?

Bindyu: The wedding…

Olivia: It’s not for a long time yet…it’s a bit early to be worried about that…

Bindyu: I know – but it’s so complicated…My family really like Harry⁵…but…

Olivia: There’s always a “but”!

Sarah: What’s the problem?

Bindyu: Well, they want a traditional-style wedding.

Magda: That sounds like fun!

Bindyu: Well, yes, possibly – but Harry wants something different: a very simple wedding. Just us and a few friends in the registry office.

Magda: Registry office?

Olivia: Yes – when people only want a civil marriage, not in church, they get married in a registry office…

Magda: Oh. I see….

Bindyu: So how can I make sure my family and Harry both get what they want?

Olivia: Hmmm…we’re going to have to think about this carefully…

Sarah: You’re right, but now we have to go and help Carlos – he’s really worried nobody will come to the opening of his restaurant…

Olivia: Of course…come on, let’s go!

All: Bye Tony!

Tony: Phew…I was stressed out as well…at least I can get some peace and quiet now…

 

重点词汇语法讲解

Glossary⁶

To be stressed out (verb) - To be nervous, anxious or worried 紧张的，有压力的

Croissant (noun) - Crescent shaped bread pastry⁷ n. 新月形面包

Opening night (noun) - First showing or performance首场演出

如：The princess attended the opening night of the opera.

公主观看了那歌剧首次演出的夜场。

The audience was/were enthusiastic on the opening night of the play.

那出戏首次公演之夜观众非常热情。

Behind schedule (noun) - Not on time for the plan of procedure⁸ for some project 晚点，比预定计划（时间）晚

如：The flight is behind schedule.

班机误点了。

Registry office (noun) - Government office where civil marriages are performedn. 登记处

Civil marriage (noun) - Marriage performed by a government official rather than by a clergyman 不在教堂举行的婚礼

Phew! (interj) - Exclamation of relief, surprise or tiredness 表达放松，惊讶，疲惫的叹词

1 episode   

n.（作品的一段）情节，插曲，系列事件中之一

参考例句：

• The episode was a huge embarrassment for all concerned.这段小插曲令所有有关人员都感到非常尴尬。
• This episode remains sharply engraved on my mind.这段经历至今仍深深地铭刻在我的心中。

2 advertising   

n.广告业；广告活动 a.广告的；广告业务的

参考例句：

• Can you give me any advice on getting into advertising? 你能指点我如何涉足广告业吗?
• The advertising campaign is aimed primarily at young people. 这个广告宣传运动主要是针对年轻人的。

3 bet   

v.打赌，以(与)...打赌；n.赌注，赌金；打赌

参考例句：

• I bet you can't do this puzzle.我敢说，你解决不了这个难题。
• I offered to bet with him.我提出与他打赌。

4 mate   

n.伙伴，同事；配偶；大副；v.(使)交配

参考例句：

• Where is the mate to this glove?这副手套的另一只在哪儿？
• She has been a faithful mate to him.她一直是他忠实的配偶。

5 harry   

vt.掠夺，蹂躏，使苦恼

参考例句：

• Today,people feel more hurried and harried.今天，人们感到更加忙碌和苦恼。
• Obama harried business by Healthcare Reform plan.奥巴马用医改掠夺了商界。

6 glossary   

n.注释词表；术语汇编

参考例句：

• The text is supplemented by an adequate glossary.正文附有一个详细的词汇表。
• For convenience,we have also provided a glossary in an appendix.为了方便，我们在附录中也提供了术语表。

7 pastry   

n.油酥面团，酥皮糕点

参考例句：

• The cook pricked a few holes in the pastry.厨师在馅饼上戳了几个洞。
• The pastry crust was always underdone.馅饼的壳皮常常烤得不透。

8 procedure   

n.程序，手续，步骤；常规的做法

参考例句：

• The results show clearly that this procedure is correct.事实充分说明这种做法是正确的。
• It has passed through an interesting procedure of evolution.它经过了一个有趣的进化过程。