欢乐美语The Power of the Press
PROGRAM 6 “ The Power of the Press”
INTRODUCTION TO ACT I
Today on TUNING IN THE U.S.A., Susan Stewart is at her parents’ home in Riverdale. There is a special reason for her visit today. A newspaper reporter from the Riverdale paper is coming to talk to her. He wants to know about Susan’s program to give toys to sick children in hospitals. Susan is excited about the reporter’s visit. And his visit will be important to Robbie, too.
ACT I
Susan: [ She hears the doorbell.] Mom, can you get the door? I’m still brushing my hair.
Robbie: Mon’s not here. She went next door.
Susan: Well, Robbie, will you answer the door?
Robbie: Please?
Susan: C’mon., Robbie! Please! It’s a newspaper reporter.
Robbie: A newspaper reporter?
Susan: Yes, it’s about my program to give toys to children in hospitals. Come on, Robbie. Hurry up, please!
Robbie: OK. All right. [ He answers the door. ] Hi.
Bill: Hello, I’m Bill MacDonald.
Robbie: Are you here to see my sister?
Bill: Susan Stewart?
Robbie: Yes. She’s here. Won’t you come in? I’ll call her.
Bill: Thank you.
Susan: No need to call anyone. I’m right here. How do you do, Mr. MacDonald?
Bill
INTRODUCTION TO ACT II
This time on TUNING IN THE U.S.A., Susan and Robbie Stewart are meeting for lunch. They meet at a restaurant that serves food to people in a hurry--- a fast-food restaurant. Susan is excited. Her program to give toys to children in hospital is success. And one reason for that success is a newspaper story about her idea. Some young readers read the story and sent Susan a letter. And Susan wants Robbie to read it.
ACT II
Counter-person: [to a customer in the restaurant] Here you go. Two hamburgers, water, and a soda.
Customer: Thank you.
Counter-person: Next. You’ve been standing here quite a while. What can I get you?
Robbie: Oh, nothing, thanks. I’m waiting for someone. My sister.
Counter-person: Maybe she forgot your meeting.
Robbie: No. She just called me this morning. She was all excited about something. She really wanted to meet me.
Counter-person: You want to order something now?
Robbie: Well, those burgers smell really good. But, no thanks. I’ll wait for her. She’ll be here soon.
Counter-person: Next.
Susan: [She enters.] Hi, Robbie. Sorry I’m late. I had a business appointment this morning. It ran late. I’m sorry. Let me buy you lunch.
Robbie: Great! I’m starving. How about a large burger, some fries, and a cola.
Susan: OK. I’ll get it. Oh, I have something to show you.
Robbie: What is it?
Susan: It’s a letter.
Counter-person
