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Grandpa's Trunk祖父的行李箱ACT II教师讲解版视频
On the Amtrak train later that day. The train is arriving in New York City.
Voice：Ladies and gentlemen, Amtrak is happy to announce our arrival in New York City. The train will be stopping in five
minutes. ________________1_____________________ And have a good stay in the Big Apple. Thanks.
Eisa：Well, here we are. It was so nice meeting you, Mr. Stewart.
Grandpa：And nice meeting you, too, Mrs. Tobin. Please look us up. We're in the phone book. Dr. Philip Stewart, in Riverdale.
Eisa：Your son?
Grandpa：That's right. And have a good time in New York.
Eisa：And don't be so independent. You're very lucky to have a caring family.
[Grandpa nods his head.]
In the Stewarts'living room that evening. The family is speaking with Grandpa after his long trip.
Robbie：When can we go fishing?
Grandpa：Robbie, we'll go fishing soon, and we'll take your dad with us.
Philip：I'm ready, Grandpa. You name the day.
Ellen：That's a great idea, Grandpa! Philip needs a day off.
Robbie：[to Richard] Let's give him our presents----now.
Richard：Good idea.
Grandpa：Presents----for me?
Richard：[He gives his present to Grandpa. ] From me and Marilyn.
Robbie：And this one's from me. ____________________2________________________
Grandpa：[He unwraps the presents. They contain photographs of him with the family. ] Richard, these are terrific pictures.
This one really brings back memories. You remember that day, Robbie?
Robbie：I sure do. It was fun.
Grandpa：[He looks at a photo of himself and Susan. ]Oh, I'm sorry Susan isn't here. I miss her very much.
Ellen：She feels bad, too, Grandpa. She called to say the plane was delayed. You know airports.
Grandpa：I can't wait to see her. She looks just like Grandma at that age. I'd better unpack. I started traveling twenty-four
hours ago. [He gets up. ] I'm not so young anymore.
Ellen：Don't you want something to eat?
Grandpa：No, thanks. After a good night's sleep, I'll enjoy breakfast even more.
Philip：Well, come on, Dad. Ellen and I'll take you to your room.
Robbie：I'm sure glad you're here, Grandpa.
Richard：Good night, Grandpa.
Marilyn：Pleasant dreams.
[The family leaves the living room . Ellen, Philip , and Grandpa go upstairs to Grandpa's room.]
Grandpa：__________________________3_____________________________
Philip：I have the key, but it doesn't work. [He gives the key to Grandpa.]
Grandpa：[He tries the key, but it doesn't unlock the trunk.] I sent the wrong key. [He then finds the right key in his pocket and unlocks the trunk.] I have something for you. I made it myself. I think you'll enjoy it. [He takes something from the trunk and gives it to Philip.] I researched it for over a year. It's our family tree.
Ellen：[She looks at it.] Oh, Grandpa! How exciting!
Philip：Fabulous? Why, I didn't know that your grandfather was born in Germany.
Grandpa：Lots of interesting information about our family. A gift from me.
Ellen：Thank you so much. [She hugs Grandpa.]
Susan： [She rushes into the room.] Grandpa! Grandpa! Oh, Grandpa, I'm so happy to see you! [She hugs Grandpa.]
Grandpa：[He looks at her.] Oh, you look so beautiful, Susan. My granddaughter. Like I always said, you look just like
Grandma.
Philip：[to Grandpa] I think you're going to be very happy here with us.
Ellen：I know you will.
Grandpa：I don't feel alone anymore.
练习
1.听写填上空白部分的句子并翻译
(1)Please check to be sure you have your belongings.
请记得带上您的行李。
(2)I looked all over the house to find it.
我找遍了整个房间才找到它。
(3)Philip, do you have the key to the trunk?
衣箱的钥匙在你那吗？
口语讲解
2.口语讲解
(1)The train will be stopping in five minutes.
将来进行时。
(2)It was so nice meeting you, Mr. Stewart.
也可以像下文一样简单地说：Nice meeting you.相当于Pleased to meet you./Glad to meet you.
(3)Please look us up. We're in the phone book. Dr. Philip Stewart, in Riverdale.
look (us) up：call or visit (us). 与（我们）联系，到（我们）家里来玩。来访还可以用call on 和come around来表达。
(4)And have a good time in New York.
朋友出去旅行之前可以这么说，让别人玩得开心点。
(5)She looks just like Grandma at that age.
她看上去就像你奶奶年轻的时候。无论是电视剧还是日常生活中，都经常出现这种场景的。
(6)You name the day.
你来定时间。下次跟别人说定时间的时候可以不用死板地说You decide which day.
(7)Good night, Grandpa./Pleasant dreams.
睡前说的话，祝别人做个好梦，还可以说：Have a good dream.
(8)fabulous：太好了。这是口语用法。Why, 你看。此处 why 不是疑问词。why用在句首表示惊讶。这是一种正式用法。
美国文化介绍
3.美国文化介绍
我们在学英语的过程中，无论是老师还是其他朋友经常告诉我们，学习一种语言，不只要学其语言，还要学其文化。现在就了解一下本文中出现的一些美国特色的文化吧！
(1)美国人独立性很强。一般人到上大学时就离开父母，独立生活，一直到老。Grandpa就是一个很独立的人。
(2)美国人有时喜欢送给久别重逢的亲友一个 welcome present表示对他们的欢迎。所以 Stewart 一家送给 Grandpa family's welcome present 来表示他们对他的爱。
(3)美国人现在流行写“家谱”，甚至有专门的公司帮助寻找家谱。
知识检测
4.知识检测
现在，课文学完了，那么检查一下对相关部分的掌握情况，看一下下面的空白部分应该选择ABCDEFG中的哪一个比较合适呢？很简单的，如果不确定，只能回头再读课文喽！
(1)“I'll be in your city next month. ”
“______. Maybe we can have dinner together. ”
(2)“I'm from Washington. ”
“______. I am too. ”
(3)“I found a wonderful new job last week. ”
“______!”
(4)“This is a very interesting television program.”
“______. There's nothing else like Fmily Album, U. S. A. ”
(5)“I'm still eating.”
“______. We don't have to leave for another hour. ”
(6)“Good night. ”
“______. I'll see you in the morning. ”
(7)“I heard that you will be taking a vacation next month. ”
“Yes, ______. I need some time off. ”
(8)“It's Dad's birthday next week. What can we give him?”
“______! Let's make a family tree for him. ”
A.That's for sure.
B.Small world.
C.Take your time.
D.Look me up.
E.I've got it.
F.Congratulations.
G.I can't wait.
H.Pleasent dreams.
