EP 0159Daily Life
Getting Flowers
Hello sir, how may I help you?
I would like to buy some flowers, please. Something really nice.
I see, may I ask whatthe occasion is?
It’s not really an occasion, it’s more like I’m sorry.
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.
I think I’m gonna need more than just a dozen red roses and a bear. What else do you recommend?
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.
I don’t think that’s gonna cut it. I need something bigger and better!
I’m sorry sir but, what exactly did you do?
Well, I may have accidentally insinuated that she is getting chubbier .
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