Cinderella: I still can't believe I'm going to live in a castle. Are you sure
this isn't just a dream?
Prince: You're a princess now. Princess Cinderella.
King: She won't even know the first thing about being a princess. She just
got back from her honeymoon. It's going to be your duty to prepare the girl.
Grand Duke: Your Majesty, I am honored.
King: Not you, ninny. Prudence!
Prudence: Of course not you. He wants the job done right the first time.
King: The royal banquet will be Cinderella's responsibility now.
Prudence: The royal banquet?
King: You'll teach her everything she needs to know.
Prudence: But, Sire, she won't know anything about planning a royal banquet.
Cinderella: I don't know anything about planning a royal banquet. Oh, well.
At least I can stay past midnight.
Prince: Perfect! And I'll be right by your side.
King: I have to go? Now?
Prince: Father, I can't just abandon my princess! Not with the royal banquet
only two days away.
King: Nonsense! We have important matters of state to attend to. Important
matters of state!
Prince: Eh, Father--She hasn't had time to prepare. She's never been a
princess before.
Grand Duke: I dare say, Majesty, you do like your banquets just so, eh? It's
a great deal to ask of the poor girl.
King: Nonsense!
Prudence: Your Majesty, I can take care of the preparations as I always do.
King: Just show her what to do! We have a princess now. It's her duty to plan
the banquet. And the king's duty to…endure it.
Cinderella: Yes, Your Majesty.
King: Now off we go! Thank you.
Prince: I'm sorry I have to rush off.
Cinderella: Don't worry. I'll be fine.
Prince: I know you're gonna surprise us with an incredible feast.
Cinderella: I just hope you're not too surprised.
妙词佳句,活学活用
1. Honor
Honor is a very important word because it talks about how you treat something
or somebody. For example: They decide to honor their leader and they listen to
everything he or she said.
A. 作为名词,“荣幸” I have the honor to present the
governor. 我很荣幸能介绍我们的州长。 He's an honor to his parents. 他的父母以他为荣。 B.
作为动词,“敬重;尊敬;使荣耀” Will you honor me with a visit? 如蒙光临,十分荣幸。 Will you
honor me a dance? 能赏脸跳支舞吗?
2. Matter
Matter 有好几个常用的意思,我们一起来看一看: A. 麻烦,困难: What's the matter with your
car? 你的车出什么毛病了? B. 近似量:大约的数量、总额或范围 The construction will last a matter
of years. 这项工程将会持续一年左右。 C. 有重要性 It doesn't matter if you are
late. 你如果迟到也没关系。
3. off
Off这个词在口语中可是太常用了,它表示的意思也很多,通过以下几个例子我们来体会一下:
A. The town is five miles off. 小城离这儿五英里远。 B. The milk has gone off.
这牛奶已变质。 C. He lifted a cup off the table. 他从桌上拿起一只杯子。 D. Tomorrow will be
my day off. 明天我休息(不上班)。