EP 0159Daily Life

Getting Flowers

A

Hello sir, how may I help you?

B

I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice.

A

I see, may I ask whatthe occasion is?

B

It’s not really an occasion, it’s more like I’m sorry.

A

Very well. This arrangement here is very popular among regretful husb ands and boyfriends. It has a dozenlong stem red roses with a couple of sunflowers and a single orchid that stands out. It includes a small teddy bear to achievethe effect of immediate forgiveness.

B

I think I’m gonna need more than just a dozen red roses and a bear. What else do you recommend?

A

Mmm, well this is our ” I’m sorry I cheated on you” package. Two dozen red roses lined with tulips, carnati ons and lilies. The fragrance and beauty of this flower arrangement is sure to make her forgive you.

B

I don’t think that’s gonna cut it. I need something bigger and better!

A

I’m sorry sir but, what exactly did you do?

B

Well, I may have accidentally insinuated that she is getting chubbier .

A

Get out of my store you jerk!

核心词汇

occasioncommon noun, singular

occasion

dozencommon noun, nonvariable

a word used to describe twelve units

recommendprinciple verb, present simple

say something deserves to be chosen

fragrancecommon noun, singular

a scent or smell

chubbyAdjective

more polite way of calling someone fat

拓展词汇

vasecommon noun, singular

a container for holding flowers, usually made of glass or porcelain

bouquetcommon noun, singular

a bunch of flowers tied together

greenerycommon noun, singular

the green plants in a bouquet that are not flowers, such as large leaves

centerpiececommon noun, singular

a decorative object found at the center of a table, usually made of flowers

to suck upphrase

to flatter someone excessively with words and gifts, in order to get on their good side