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Narration: Carrie, Cici and Wing are co-worker of
a company. This day they are talking in the office.
Ca: Bingo! I finally finish this case. It is really tough! I have not slept well for almost a week.
Wing: Me too .I always get so busy in this season. I have drunk three cups of coffee in order to keep awake.
Ci: Our boss must be enjoying his holiday in Fiji very much. What do you think he will feel when he comes back to see our case?
Ca:Of course he will feel surprised and give each of us a promotion.
Wing: Come on, he is a devil, how could he do this to us? Anyway, we should award ourselves for these days hard work!
Ca: You are right. Let’s pig out on junk food!
Wing: I have stayed in China for a whole year and I miss my hometown. I miss German food!
Ca: so do I .how much I love French food!
Ci: I have not eaten German or French food before. Do you have any recommendation?
Ca: If you visit France or go to a French restaurant, snails, cheese, and goose liver and red wine are the best choices.
Wing: You also can’t miss the famous German sausage, ham and blue checse
Ci: They all sound yummy. But do you know what Chinese eat when they miss their families?
Wing&Ca: No
Ci: The answer is dumplings!
Ca:Well ,I heard that before though I haven’t tasted .
Wing: Can you make dumplings, CiCi? Would you make some for us? I have been longing for dumplings for a long time.
Ci: Aha, it is as easy as a pie for me .what about coming to my house tonight? We can make dumplings together. I will teach you how to cook it.
Ca: Great! That is fantastic. Then it will be the first time to make and eat dumplings
Wing: Very good idea! We could busy some basic ingredient at the supper market after work.
Ci: Sure.We need flour, yeast, pork, cabbages, vinegar, sauce and ginger.
(The three colleagues had their shopping and now they are in CiCi’s house)
CiCiours some pour on the table and said:”Carrie, can you fetch some water here?”
Ca: sure, here you are .what s next?
Ci:Ci:we have to mix the flour yeast and water together .be careful ,don’t add too much water.
Ca: Okay, I’m kneeing the dough repentedly.it is becoming and softer
Wing: Yeah, I am cutting the pork into many small pieces, and then I will add several spoons of oil in it .shall I blend them?
CiCi: Yes, make sure they blend well. A bit salt and a spoon of vinegar are needed, too.
(an hour later)
Ca: Yes, the dumplings are prepared .lets start!
CiCi: Wait! I remember well that you all miss the food from your hometown.Look, what are these?
Ca: Wow! Cheese! Where did you get it? And my favorite red wine.
Wing: God. Those are sausage and ham, I can’t believe it!
CiCi: Haha, it is a big surprise, isn’t it? Now ,we are got all three countries’ food ready.
Ca: So it is a complete big meal.
Wing: An unforgettable banquet in my life. Let’s cheers!
Ca, Ci, Wing: Cheers!
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Little Duck: Hello, this is Little Duck speaking. Who’s that? Oh, dear Grandma. Yes, I’m fine. I miss you very much. I’ll come to visit you this morning. Good bye.
Little Duck:: Wow! What a sunny day! I’m going to visit my grandma.
(猫先生正在河边捉鱼.但是他总是抓不到.)
Little Duck: Good morning, Mr. Cat. How are you?
Mr. Cat: Fine. Thank you, and you?
Little Duck: I’m fine, too. What are you doing?
Mr. Cat: I’m catching fish! Look! It’s a big fish! But I can’t catch it!
Little Duck: Don’t worry. Let me help you.
(小鸭子跳入河里,帮猫先生捉到了鱼.)
Little Duck: Here you are. Have a good meal.
Mr. Cat: Thank you. It’s so kind of you.
Little Duck: My pleasure.(抬头看看天色)I have to go now.
Mr. Goat: Help! Help!
Little Duck: Who’s crying?
Mr. Cat: I don’t know.
Little Duck: Let’s go and see.
Mr. Cat: Alright.
(小鸭子和猫先生一起四处寻找.)
Mr. Cat: Here! It’s Mr. Goat!
Little Duck: What’s wrong with you, Mr. Goat?
Mr. Goat: I was running with singing. But I ran too fast and fell down. My leg is broken. I can’t stand up.
Little Duck: Don’t worry. Let me help you. Mr. Cat, can you do me a favor?
Mr. Cat: Sure.
(他们把山羊先生扶起来.然后一起送山羊先生回了家.)
Mr. Goat: Thank you very much.
Little Duck: It’s alright. Oh, it’s too late. I have to go now.
Mr. Cat and Mr. Goat: Where are you going?
Little Duck: I’m going to visit my grandma.
Mr. Cat and Mr. Goat: Thank you for helping us.
Little Duck: It’s my pleasure.
Mr. Cat and Mr. Goat: Have a good time!
Little Duck: I will. Good bye!
Mr. Cat and Mr. Goat: Good bye!