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Sophie: Hey, Shirley. The party has been wonderful. My husband and my children have enjoyed it very much, and me too.
Shirley: I’ve said you will enjoy your life here!
Sophie: I surely will. By the way, is the party like this held every weekend in our neighborhood?
Shirley: Oh, I’ve forgotten to tell you. The party is held every other week. And every family gives their own performance each time.
Sophie: My children would like that; they like dancing very much.
Shirley: That’s good!
Sophie: Look! Who is that guy on the stage?
Shirley: Oh, my God! That’s my husband, Benjamin.
Sophie: Really?
Shirley: He likes American Idol very much, and he always imitates the contestant at home. I can’t believe he got on the stage himself.
Sophie: He performs very well. He is so funny!
Shirley: OK, just ignore him. I’ve noticed there are lots of exercise facilities in our community. After dinner you can go there for a walk with your family!
Sophie: OK, that’s perfect! By the way, is there any playground in our neighborhood?
Shirley: Yes, there is one behind our building. And you can play tennis there. But if you want to play tennis there, they will change you 30 Yuan per hour.
Sophie: OK, got it! Thank you so much. You have helped me a lot!
Shirley: You are welcome! We are neighbors!
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索菲：你好，雪莉。晚会太棒了。我丈夫和孩子都非常喜欢，当然我自己也非常喜欢。
雪莉：我说过你会喜欢这儿的生活的。
索菲：一定。对了，我们小区每个星期都会有这样的晚会吗?
雪莉：噢，我忘记告诉你了。晚会每隔一个星期开一次，而且每个家庭都要表演节目。
索菲：我的孩子们会喜欢的，他们非常喜欢跳舞。
雪莉：那太好了!
索菲：看那边，舞台上的那个人是谁啊?
雪莉：噢，天哪!那是我的丈夫，本杰明。
索菲：真的吗?
雪莉：他非常喜欢看《美国偶像》这个节目，他经常在家模仿那些参赛选手。真不敢相信他居然自己上舞台了。
索菲：他表演得非常好，他非常有趣!
雪莉：好了，别理他。我留意到我们小区里有很多健身设施，吃完晚饭你可以和家人去那里散步。
索菲：那太好了。对了，我们小区里有运动场吗?
雪莉：有啊，在我们那栋楼后面就有一个。你可以在那里打网球，但不是免费的，一小时30元。
索菲：好的，我知道了!谢谢你给了我那么多的帮助。
雪莉：不用谢!我们是邻居啊!
Recitation 经典背诵
Sophie: Today’s evening party is wonderful. I also met Shirley’s husband. His name is Benjamin. He is very funny. Shirley told me that he likes the American Idol very much, and always imitates the competitor at home. Shirley told me that there is a square in our community, and I can play tennis with my husband, but that is not for free. I have to apply for a card.
生词小结
imitate vt. 模仿
ignore vt. 忽略，忽视
contestant n. 参赛选手
facility n. 设施
语素 Material
Property Management in America
In America, the property management will employ a full time maintenance team, from electricians, plumbers, and carpenters, to landscape professionals. They will be positioned to address their clients’ needs, from fixing a leaking faucet, to a complete interior renovation. They will be prepared an ready to respond.
美国物业
在美国，物业管理机构会雇用全职的维修组，从电路维修工、管道工人、木工到专业景观设计人员。他们会满足业主的需求，从修理漏水的水龙头，到彻底的内部装修。他们会做好准备，随时待命。
How to Choose a Gift for Your Friend?
Friends are the buds of friendship. Treasure them and bind them closer with an occasional present. When choosing a gift, first, you should know her or his interest; second, you should make a budget; third, you should wrap it and tie it up with a ribbon, and also you’d better include a note or a card. The most important of all, you should give it to your friend directly.
怎样为朋友挑选礼物?
朋友是友谊的萌芽。你应该珍视你的朋友，并时不时送给他们一两件礼物以拉进距离。当你挑选礼物时，首先你得清楚她或他的喜好;其次，你得做一个预算;然后你应该包装礼物，并绑上丝带，最好是放一张便条或者是卡片在里面。最重要的是，你应该将礼物直接送给你的朋友。
