像美国人一样说英语：[4] Nicole's day at school

像美国人一样说英语：[4] Nicole's day at school

lesson 04 nicole's day at school

nicole tells her mother susan about her successful presentation at school. her brother ted overhears and interrupts the conversation.

susan: how was your day at school today, nicole?

nicole: it was great, mom. i gave a presentation on hillary clinton in government class. afterwards, my teacher paid me a compliment.

susan: what did she say?

nicole: she said my presentation was head and shoulders above the others.

susan: way to go!

nicole: she also said i should go into politics, just like hillary.

ted: you're so gung ho about school. it drives me crazy.

nicole: ted, don't butt in! you're just jealous.

ted: right. you hit the nail on the head. i'm green with envy.

nicole: would you just shut up? you're on thin ice with me right now.

ted: oh no! look at me. i'm shaking in my shoes!