成人英语三级阅读理解(105)

As the kids set the table
Dad: Billy, when my boss is here, don't play around. Sit up at the table, OK?
Billy: OK. But Sally can't play around either.
Dad: Don't worry about her. What did I teach you about how to eat?
Billy: To keep my mouth closed and to keep my elbows off the table.
Dad: Right. You're also to say “please” when you ask someone to pass you something.
Billy: I know. And “thank you” when I receive something.
Dad: That's right. This dinner might be a success after all.

(续上期)

孩子们在摆餐桌时
爸爸：比利，我的老板来的时候别乱跑。在餐桌上好好坐着，好吗？
比利：好。但是莎莉也不能乱跑。
爸爸：你别担心她。我之前教过你，吃饭时要怎样？
比利：嘴巴闭上，手肘离桌。
爸爸：对。请别人传食物给你时还要说‘请’。
比利：我知道。接到食物也要说‘谢谢’。
爸爸：没错。到头来这顿晚餐或许会很成功。


重点解说：

★ sit up 坐直
★ elbow (n.) 手肘
★ pass (v.) 把……传过来
★ receive (v.) 接过
★ after all 毕竟