新视野大学英语视听说 Unit 3-14

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V. Let’s Talk
Jack¹: Hi, I’ve been looking for you since the morning. I couldn’t find you anywhere.
Jane: Yeah. I don’t feel like hanging out with the crowd any more, especially since Susan stopped coming to school.
Jack: I know. It’s such a pity about her parents: losing one parent is bad enough, but losing them both on the same day and in such an accident…It’s terrible! Have you seen her since?
Jane: No. I tired talking to her on the phone. She sounded bad.
Jack: The other day, I talked to Mr. Smith—you know that tall guy who works² in the Dean’s Office. Apparently³, Susan is thinking of dropping out of school. She has almost money, you know. Her parents didn’t have much savings⁴.
Jane: Yeah. I’ve been quite worried about her. But simply feelings sorry for her is not enough; we have to think of some way to help her. Have any suggestions?
Jack: Well, I haven’t really thought about it. I could possibly give her some money. I’ve saved up from my part-time job.
Jane: Wow. You’re so generous! But…that wouldn’t be a long-term solution.
Jack: That’s true…Perhaps we could help her find a part-time job.
Jane: Good idea! The lady who runs the shop where I work at night could be helpful. If Susan is interested, I can introduce her to the lady.
Jack: Great! Once she gets a regular income, things will be better. More than anything else, it will take her mind off her tragedy.
Jane: Hmm…I was wondering, could we organize a fund-raiser for her?
Jack: Well, I’m not so sure how that would work. You know, taking help from us, her best friends, is one thing, but getting the whole school involved may not be a good idea.
Jane: Yeah. You’re right. We’ll think of something else. In the meantime⁵ let’s go ahead with what we’ve planned. (Looking at her watch) Oh! It’s five to two. I have a class. I gotta run. Let’s meet tonight. Bye!
Jack: Bye!
JACK   ABEG      Jane   CDF