Planning a birthday party — Time
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Planning a birthday party筹备生日聚会

A real Time dialogue: Planning a birthday party. 33 lines, 4 key words, one phrase to keep and a short check.一段真实的时间对话:筹备生日聚会。33 句对白、4 个重点词、一句金句和一个小练习。

Elementary 9 minutes 33 lines Not yet
Weekend plansMaking an appointment
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Speaker AEN

When is Laura's birthday?

劳拉的生日是什么时候?

Speaker BEN

It is on Friday.

是周五。

Speaker AEN

This Friday? That is in three days.

这周五?那只有三天了。

Speaker BEN

I know. We need a cake.

我知道。我们需要一个蛋糕。

Speaker AEN

Should I order one?

我来订一个吗?

Speaker BEN

Yes. Chocolate, her favourite.

好的。巧克力的,她最喜欢。

Speaker AEN

From the bakery near the office?

从办公室附近那家面包店订吗?

Speaker BEN

Good. Ask for ten people.

好。按十个人订。

Speaker AEN

Ten? Are there that many of us?

十个人?我们有那么多人吗?

Speaker BEN

Marek, Julia, me, you, and the new team.

马雷克、尤利娅、我、你,还有新团队。

Speaker AEN

What time should I ask for the cake?

蛋糕我该写几点取?

Speaker BEN

For four o'clock in the afternoon.

下午四点取。

Speaker AEN

And the party itself?

聚会呢?

Speaker BEN

After work, at half past four.

下班后,四点半。

Speaker AEN

Where? The small room downstairs?

在哪儿?楼下的小房间?

Speaker BEN

Yes. It is free after four.

对。四点以后它空着。

Speaker AEN

Does Laura know about it?

劳拉知道吗?

Speaker BEN

No. That is the surprise.

不知道。这就是惊喜。

Speaker AEN

Should we decorate a little?

我们要装饰一下吗?

Speaker BEN

A few balloons. I will bring them.

几个气球。我带过来。

Speaker AEN

I can come early to help.

我可以早点来帮忙。

Speaker BEN

Great. Come at four.

太好了。四点来吧。

Speaker AEN

Can we collect money for a present?

我们凑钱买份礼物好吗?

Speaker BEN

Yes. Five euros from everyone.

好。每人五欧元。

Speaker BEN

Thanks. What about a card?

谢谢。卡片呢?

Speaker AEN

I will buy one at lunch.

我午饭时买一张。

Speaker BEN

Something simple, not too long.

简单点的,别写太长。

Speaker AEN

And music? Do we need any?

音乐呢?需要吗?

Speaker BEN

Julia has a small speaker.

尤利娅有一个小音响。

Speaker AEN

Perfect. What about candles?

太好了。蜡烛呢?

Speaker BEN

Numbers, I think. I will tell the bakery.

数字蜡烛吧。我跟面包店说。

Speaker AEN

Great. So the cake is ready at four.

好。那蛋糕四点准备好。

Speaker AEN

See you Friday at four. Thank you!

周五四点见。谢谢!

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Key words关键词

04
birthday生日
cake蛋糕
balloon气球
candle蜡烛
Key phrases

When is Laura's birthday?

劳拉的生日是什么时候?

A three-question check三道小题,检验一下

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01Question 1 of 3

When is Laura's birthday?

02Question 2 of 3

Does Laura know about it?

03Question 3 of 3

See you Friday at four. Thank you!