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生活英语情景口语100主题 79. A Good Read 读一本好书

Dialogue one

G: What are you reading?

D: I am just reading an old book called, The Monkey King.

G: Do you mean the famous Chinese story?

D: No, it is based on the Chinese story. This is a piece of fiction by Timothy Mo.

G: Who is Timothy Mo? I've never heard of him before.

D: He is an amazing Brithish author from Oxford.

G: So, he is not Chinese?

D: Well, sort of. His father is Cantonese and his mother is British.

G: Has he written any other books?

D: Yes, he wrote An Insular Possession and Sour Sweet.

G: What's \" The Monkey King \"about?

D: It is a novel about domestic tyranny and revolt. The protagonist goes from being very wealthy to having next to nothing. but like the Monkey King from Chinese legend, he manages to survive.

G:That sounds interesting.Where does the story take place?

D:Mostly in HongKong

G: Would you recommend it to me?

D: So far, I would, but I haven't read the ending yet. I find that the last few chapters usually make or break a good book.

G: Well, let me know when you finish, I am always on the lookout for a good book to read.

D: Sure thing.

Dialogue two

D: What was your favourite story as a child?

G:When I was really little, I loved the stories \"Runaway Bunny\" and \" Goodnight, Moon\"

D: Who are the authors of those books?

G:I am not sure. I haven't read them in a long time. Afterall, they are just children's books

D:Do you still have a copy of them?

G: yes, i think I have them packed away in a box in my parent's home. What about you? what was your favourite book as a child?

D: I don't know. I think it would have to be the Dr. Seuss book, \" Green Eggs and ham\"

G: That's a good one, He has a very unique style of writing.

D: Yes,It's sort of a mix between poetry and fiction.

G: Do you like to read?

D:I've always loved reading. I usually read at least two or three books a month. What about you?

G: I love reading, but it's difficult to find the time to finish a book. what are you reading at the moment?

D:I actually just finfished a Stephen King novel. I couldn't put it down.

G: His novels are fantastic. I have a few at home; I'll bring them over for you later.

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