实用口语：Ted forms a rock band
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LESSON 08 TED FORMS A ROCK BAND
Ted plans to become a successful musician. First, he needs Susan to loan him money for a new guitar Susan suggests that Ted bake cookies to earn the money.
Susan: You're in good spirits today, Ted.
Ted: I've got great news, Mom.
Susan: What is it?
Ted: Amber 2 and I are going to start a rock band!
Susan: Good for you!
Ted: Mom, I'm not going to beat around the bush. I need to borrow $1,000 for a new guitar.
Susan: Ted, your father and I can't shell out that much. We aren't made of money.
Ted: You're not? I thought you were millionaires, like Donald and Ivana Trump 3!*
Susan: Ha ha. This is no time to be a wise guy!
Ted: I promise I'll pay you back.
Susan: How?
Ted: We're going to take the music world by storm and make lots of money.
Susan: That sounds like a pipe dream. Aren't high school rock bands a dime 4 a dozen?
Ted: Yeah, but we're different. With my guitar playing and Amber's beautiful voice, we're sure to make a splash!
Susan: Well, we're going through hard times. You're going to have to work for that $1,000.
Ted: How?
Susan: You can bake cookies.
Ted: I bet Mrs. Clapton never made Eric** bake cookies, but I guess those are the breaks.
* Donald Trump is a famous American millionaire who made his money in real estate. Ivana is his ex-wife.
** Eric Clapton is a very popular guitarist.
vt.翻晒，撒，撒开
- The invaders gut ted the village.侵略者把村中财物洗劫一空。
- She often teds the corn when it's sunny.天好的时候她就翻晒玉米。
n.琥珀；琥珀色；adj.琥珀制的
- Would you like an amber necklace for your birthday?你过生日想要一条琥珀项链吗？
- This is a piece of little amber stones.这是一块小小的琥珀化石。
n.王牌，法宝；v.打出王牌，吹喇叭
- He was never able to trump up the courage to have a showdown.他始终鼓不起勇气摊牌。
- The coach saved his star player for a trump card.教练保留他的明星选手，作为他的王牌。
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