2014年ESL之餐饮娱乐 13 Learning to Act

（单词翻译）

Learning to Act 

Richard: It’s 6:30 a.m. on Saturday morning. Why are you banging those pots and pans? 

Elizabeth: I have an audition¹ coming up and I’m rehearsing. 

Richard: By banging pots and pans? 

Elizabeth: I’m up for a part as a 1950s housewife. I need to learn my lines and be prepared to improvise². That’s why I’m cooking you a 10-course breakfast. I want to practice staying in character. 

Richard: I don’t really want a 10-course breakfast, but if it helps you with your audition... 

Elizabeth: It will. I have to stretch my acting³ chops and really get into the head of the character. 

Richard: Right. Whatever you say. 

Elizabeth: “Yes, dear. Your breakfast will be ready and waiting when you want it.” Did I project enough? Did I emote enough? 

Richard: You were great. What kind of acting job is this? 

Elizabeth: It’s a small one. 

Richard: In a film? 

Elizabeth: No. 

Richard: In a TV show? 

Elizabeth: Not exactly. 

Richard: What is it? 

Elizabeth: It’s a commercial. It’s only a bit part, but you know what they say: There are no small parts, only small actors! 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse