英语听力短剧 23我要做有钱人

【Audioscript】

Episode¹ 23: I will be rich in 3 years

Magda: So, did you see the flat?

Sarah: Yeah, it’s great...really spacious², really light, good location near a tube station – and not too expensive!

Magda: Sounds perfect. There’s got to be a catch...

Sarah: Well, Fadi’s cousin is the owner...

Magda: That’s not a problem, is it?

Sarah: No...no, I don’t think so...He seems ok...

Magda: You don’t sound sure...

Sarah: No, really, he’s ok. And I really need a new place!

Magda: So you think you’ll move in?

Sarah: Yeah, certainly. Already decided³....I move in on Saturday!

Magda: Great!

Johnny: Hi! Magda and

Sarah: Hi there Johnny! Come and have a seat! How’s it going?

Johnny: Great thanks...just waiting for Harry⁴.

Sarah: You two are hanging out together all the time at the moment...

Johnny: We’re good mates, we get on really well...

Magda: Isn’t Harry working for you as well now?

Johnny: No!!! He’s working with me, not for me...there’s a very big difference!

Magda: What’s that?

Johnny: Well, if he was working ‘for’ me, that means I’d be his boss! But he’s working ‘with’ me, which means that we work for the same company, that’s all.

Magda: I’m not sure I’d want to be in the same office as you and Harry! What do you do, talk about football all the time?

Johnny: No! We don’t even work in the same office!

Magda: Sorry, only joking...I didn’t mean to be rude, but I think it’s a good idea to keep friends and work separate...

Sarah: Mmm, I agree...

Johnny: You could be right – but we don’t actually work together closely. It’s a big company you know, and Harry works on the IT side. I’m at the front of the operation – searching out opportunities, winning contracts, clinching⁵ deals...

Magda: Alright for you then!

Johnny: I’ll be rich in three years...

Magda: That’s what you always say! There are more important things in life than money, you know!

Sarah: Magda, don’t worry...not all Chinese people are like that. We don’t only care about money!

Johnny: Maybe, but all I mean is, well, I know where I’m going...

Magda: Lucky you...I wish I did...I’m about to finish my degree and haven’t got anything lined up for the future yet...

Sarah: Oh dear...nothing at all?

Magda: Well, I’ve got an interview with a small architect’s practice next week...

Sarah: That’s great news! Well done!

Magda: Yeah...but...I’m really worried about it! I’ve never done a job interview before. Can you give me some advice?

Sarah: Erm...I guess I could help...I’ve done one or two interviews...

Johnny: I’ll tell you all you need to know! Don’t worry. Just listen to me, take my advice and you’ll definitely get the job!

Magda: Oh, er, well, great...

Johnny: But I can’t tell you now...got to go...

Sarah: Where are you off to in such a hurry?

Johnny: Got an appointment with the boys, haven’t I? Fadi and Harry - we’re all playing football this evening. Bye!

Sarah: Bye!!

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 spacious   

adj.广阔的，宽敞的

参考例句：

• Our yard is spacious enough for a swimming pool.我们的院子很宽敞，足够建一座游泳池。
• The room is bright and spacious.这房间很豁亮。

3 decided   

adj.决定了的，坚决的；明显的，明确的

参考例句：

• This gave them a decided advantage over their opponents.这使他们比对手具有明显的优势。
• There is a decided difference between British and Chinese way of greeting.英国人和中国人打招呼的方式有很明显的区别。

4 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。

5 clinching   

v.（尤指两人）互相紧紧抱[扭]住( clinch的现在分词 )；解决（争端、交易），达成（协议）

参考例句：

• Joe gets clinching evidence of the brains role when he dreams. 乔做梦时得到了大脑发生作用的决定性依据。 来自辞典例句
• Clinching, wrestling, pushing, or seizing, without attempting a throw or other technique. 抱，扭摔，推或抓而没有摔或其它的技术。 来自互联网