96. What's the Point of Chewing Gum? P.155

    Being an American, Donna wants to learn more about the Chinese. She\'s talking to her Chinese friend, Jeff.
D: Hi, Jeff! What\'s up?
J: Nothing much. What about you?
D: Same as usual. Here, have a stick of gum.
J: No, thanks. I\'ll stick to my own brand.
D: And what brand\'s that?
J: Actually it\'s not gum. I eat raw garlic instead. Want a piece?
D: No way! So that\'s where the stinky smell is coming from.
J: Hey! Watch your tongue, ok? Garlic kills g.mp3s. It\'s good for you.
D: Says who?
J: Well, according to…
D: Never mind. Please stop talking. Your breath stinks. I\'m out of here.
J: Boy! These Americans don\'t know what\'s good for them. Besides, what\'s the point of chewing gum anyway?

onion 洋葱
What\'s the point of... = What\'s the use of...    ...有什么意义呢?
There is no use in talking to Peter, he is stubborn.
a stick of gum = a piece of gum    a pack of gum 一包     gum不可数   Would you care for a stick of gum?
the Chinese    the English
Traveling can help you learn more about the world.      He is well-traveled.     well-educated
What\'s up?  极为口语的用法  answer: Nothing much. or Nothing special.
same as usual = nothing much
Stick the stamp on the envelope. 粘      stick to 坚持               I am loyal to the lawer. 忠实的
brand-new 全新的
stinky tofu 臭豆腐     beancuid 豆腐(已少用)
watch your tongue = watch your language  注意用词
bacteria 一类细菌    g.mp3 总称     viruses滤过性病毒
Says who?  谁说的?(表怀疑)
boy! 表惊讶


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