In the Ninght Club
在夜总会
Key Sentences(重点句子)
750.There is a very good nightclub nearby.
附近有一家很好的夜总会。
751. Oh,the dance hall looks very nice and the music is wonderful.
哦,这舞厅看上去真不错,音乐也好极了。
752.The band is called“Four and One”。
这个乐队名叫“四合一”。
753.They are good especially at playing rock and roll.
他们特别擅长演奏摇滚乐。
754.Then you must be interested in disco dancing, aren't you?
那你肯定对迪斯科舞感兴趣,是吗?
755. Disco dancing is my favorite.
迪斯科舞是我最喜欢的。
756. It is great fun and a good exercise as well.
跳这种舞十分带劲,而且还是一种很好的锻炼。
757. Look at all the crazy girls on the dance floor.
你看舞池里那些狂热的女孩。
758. Yeah,this could be the most swinging place in the whole Asia.
是啊,这可能是整个亚洲最热闹最欢乐的夜总会。
759. Wait until their rock band comes on.
等到摇滚乐队出场时你再看。
760. I was told that they are really first rate.
听说这儿的乐队是真正一流的乐队。
Dialogue A
Rose:How is the night life in Nanjing, Mike?
Mike:Very interesting!
Rose:What do you suggest then?
Mike:How about going to dance?There is a very good nightclub nearby.
Rose:That's fine idea. Let's go. (At the club)
Rose:Oh,the dance hall looks very nice and the music is wonderful.
Mike:I'm glad you like it. The band is called“Four and One”。They are good especially at playing rock and roll.
Rose:That's great! I love to dance to fast music.
Mike:Then you must be interested in disco dancing, aren't you?
Rose:Yes,disco dancing is my favorite. It is great fun and a good exercise as well.
Mike: O. K. . Let's dance the disco. (After that)
Rose:Now the band are playing a slow dance.
Mike:That's waltz. It's beautiful dance. Will you have a try?
Rose:Sorry, I think I'll sit out the next dance.
Mike:All right. Let me get you something to drink.
Rose:That's very kind of you, thanks.
Dialogue B
Reception Waiter:Good evening! How many, please?
Sam:Three.
Reception Waiter:There is a cover charge of 25 yuan per person, sir. Yours is 75 yuan.
Peter:What?25 yuan even before we enter?
Reception Waiter: Yes, sir. But of the 20 yuan cover charge you'll get your first drink free. You have a choice of any drink under 15 yuan.
Sam:That's not too bad. O. K. ,here is 100 yuan.
Reception Waiter:Thank you. And here is your change and your tickets,sir.
Dan:What are we supposed to do with the tickets?
Reception Waiter:You take it to the bar counter and trade it for your selected drink there.
Dan:I see. Thank you. (They go inside)
Peter:Wow, this place is wild. I never expected to see any-thing like this in China.
Dan:Yeah, we could be in Hong Kong for that matter. Look at all the crazy girls on the dance floor.
Peter:Yeah,this could be in most swinging place in the whole Asia.
Sam:Surprised already,eh?We haven't seen anything. Wait until their rock band comes on. I was told that they arereally first rate. But let's go and get out“free drinks”first.
Dan and Peter:Good idea.
Words and Expressions
nightclub n. 夜总会
especially ad. 特别,尤其
disco n. 放送流行歌曲唱片供人跳舞的夜总会
waltz n. 华尔兹舞,圆舞曲
crazy a. 疯狂的;狂热的
swinging a. 极好的,第一流的