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ABC互動英語(互動光碟版) 6月號/2012 第120期物超所值

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Throwing a Birthday Party: Keep It a Secret
為外國朋友舉辦一場生日派對：保密到家

Part A
David and Anne are going to do something for Peter’s birthday.
大衛和安要幫彼得過生日。

Anne: I’m not sure what to do for Peter’s birthday. Maybe we should take him bowling.
David: I have a better idea. Let’s throw him a surprise party.
Anne: That sounds like fun. What kind of party would he like?
David: I’m really not sure. Maybe some of his other friends can advise us.
Anne: All right. I’ll ask them to come up with some ideas. I’ll also pick up refreshments and some decorations.
David: Great. I’ll get started on a guest list, and then send out invitations.
Anne: Remember to tell everyone to keep it a secret.

安： 我拿不定主意要怎麼幫彼得慶生，也許我們該帶他去打保齡球。
大衛： 我有個更好的點子，我們辦場驚喜派對吧。
安： 聽起來很好玩。他想要什麼樣的派對呢？
大衛： 我不是很確定，或許他的其他朋友可以給我們建議。
安： 好，我會請他們提供一些想法，也會去買茶點和一些裝飾品。
大衛： 太好了，我來開始列賓客名單，然後把邀請函寄出去。
安： 記得告訴大家要保密喔。

Part B
They are still preparing for the party.
他們還在準備派對的事情。

Anne: I talked to some of Peter’s friends. They think he’ll be up for anything.
David: I know! We’ll have a karaoke party at my house. I’ve got speakers, microphones, and a karaoke machine in my basement.
Anne: Hmmm. . . there might be a problem.
David: What? Do you think we’ll bother my neighbors?
Anne: No. The problem is that you’re the worst singer in the world.
David: You’re kidding, right? I’ve got a great voice.
Anne: Well. . . OK. I’ll call everyone and tell them our plans.
David: I’ll clean up the downstairs part of the house.

安： 我和彼得的幾個朋友談過，他們覺得彼得什麼都會喜歡。
大衛： 我知道了！在我家辦卡拉OK派對，我有喇叭、麥克風，地下室還有卡拉OK伴唱機。
安： 嗯……可能會有個問題。
大衛： 什麼問題？妳覺得我們會打擾到鄰居嗎？
安： 不是。問題在於你是世界上無敵大音痴。
大衛： 妳在開玩笑吧？我的歌聲很好聽啊。
安： 呃……好吧。我會打電話告訴大家我們的計畫。
大衛： 我會把地下室打掃乾淨。