实用口语： Ted goes out for the evening

　　LESSON 05 TED GOES OUT FOR THE EVENING

　　Ted leaves to go visit his girlfriend Amber². Ted's mother Susan says she doesn't really like Amber She wishes him a good time anyway.

　　Ted: See you later, Mom!

　　Susan: Where are you going, Ted?

　　Ted: I told Amber I'd drop by.

　　Susan: What are you two going to do?

　　Ted: Maybe go to the movies or to a party. Our plans are still up in the air.

　　Susan: Why don't you invite her over here?

　　Ted: I don't want to hang around here. Dad is really down in the dumps.

　　Susan: Is Amber the girl with the nose ring and the purple hair?

　　Ted: Yeah. I'm crazy about her!

　　Susan: Don't take this the wrong way, but she's not exactly my cup of tea.

　　Ted: Take it easy, Mom. We're not about to get married. We just enjoy hanging out together.

　　Susan: I guess there's no accounting³ for taste. Have a good time.

　　Ted: Don't worry. We'll have a blast!

　　Susan: (under her breath) That's what I'm afraid of!

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