生活英語情景口語100主題 79. A Good Read 讀一本好書
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.
