Listening text
LUNCH WITH A FRIEND
Shen Lei is meeting Julie, his Canadian friend, at a restaurant.
SL=SHEN LEI J= JULIE
SL: Hello, Julie! Sorry, I’m late. The traffic was terrible .
J: That’s OK. I just arrived. Be careful – the steps are wet. Don’t slip!
SL: Thanks. Let’s go in –it’s raining .
J: Oh , look at the beautiful decorations and flowers . Is it a special holiday ?
SL: No ,but it’s a new restaurant, so the flowers are here to give congratulations to the owners and for good luck .
J: What do you mean when you say “good luck”? Do you mean good luck to make money or good luck for other things?
SL: It’s for good business in the restaurant. Now please come over here .
J: Do you want me to sit down here? Oh, come and look at the fish .
SL: We could have some, if you like .
J: How much is the Mandarin fish? It looks very fancy.
SL: It’s a little expensive, but it’s excellent . I think it’s about thirty-eight yuan .
J: What does that mean? It looks like you are pointing a gun at the waitress.
SL: We use our fingers to show numbers. Don’t you ?
J: Yes, but not like that .We use our fingers for numbers one to nine, but nothing bigger .We wouldn’t use our fingers to say “thirty-eight ”.
The two friends have a big lunch ,and when they are finished ,they are full. They have eaten too much .
J: What’s the matter? Do you have a stomachache?
SL: No, I just ate too much .
J: I’m full too. I always eat too much in Chinese restaurants .
SL: Yes, It was a really good meal!
