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Flattery Could Get YouIn Trouble

Lesson 5 Key Conversation "Flattery Could Get You In Trouble"

Paula: Mom! Susie's doing everything I do. Make her stop.

Mrs. Wilson: Don't be cross with her. "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." She just wants to be like her big sister. She'll soon grow out of it.

Paula: I'm sorry, but she's only trying to make fun of me, Mom. That's not flattery, but more like a left-handed compliment.

Mrs. Wilson: Well just don't listen to her. I told you, Susie will soon grow up. She's not that much younger than you are.

Paula: I hope it doesn't take too long, she's driving me crazy!

Mrs. Wilson: Keep thinking about what I told you. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

Paula: OK, OK. Hey, Mom. You remember Mary, that girl in my class, don't you? She's always trying to copy me, too!

Mrs. Wilson: You must be a very popular girl if others in your class are beginning to copy you. You must feel flattered!

Paula: Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but I don't feel very flattered when Mary copies my answers to the homework.

Mrs. Wilson: Oh dear, I guess that kind of "flattery" could get you in trouble at school!!

课后问题

1.Do you think Mrs. Wilson's advice to Paula is good?

2. What advice would you give Paula about Mary?