实用口语： Bob returns home with bad news

　　LESSON 02 BOB RETURNS HOME WITH BAD NEWS

　　Bob tells his wife Susan that he lost his job. Susan suggests that he start his own business.

　　Susan: What's the matter, dear?

　　Bob: Susan, I got canned today at work.

　　Susan: But Bob, you were Peter's right-hand man!

　　Bob: Yes, and he stabbed¹ me in the back.

　　Susan: Keep your chin up. Maybe he'll change his mind and take you back.

　　Bob: When pigs fly! Once he makes up his mind, he never changes it. Besides, I told him off.

　　Susan: Look on the bright side: you won't have to set eyes on Peter ever again.

　　Bob: Thank goodness² for that!

　　Susan: Hang in there. I'm sure you won't be out of work for long

　　Bob: In the meantime³, we'll have to live from hand to mouth.

　　Susan: Don't get too stressed out, Bob. We'll make ends meet.

　　Bob: I can always get a job at McDonald's as a last resort⁴.

　　Susan: I don't think they're hiring right now.

　　Bob: If worse comes to worst, we can sell our home and move into a tent.

　　Susan: Let's think big! Maybe you can start your own business.

　　Bob: Easier said than done!

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