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第8单元第1课：第3课： Unit 9 Cultural Conflicts 文化冲突Section 1: Crash (撞车2004, USA/Germany)JEAN: How much longer are you gonna be?Locksmith: This is the last one.JEAN: Thank you.FRED: You dont think reporters listen to police calls?JEAN: I need to talk to you for a second.FRED: You just give me a minute, all right? Find Flanagan, will you? Now.Bruce: Yes, sir.FRED: Yes, honey?JEAN: I want the locks changed again in the morning.FRED: You want. Why dont you just go lie down? Have you checked on James?JEAN: Of course. Ive checked on him every five minutes since weve been home. Do not patronize me. I want the locks changed again in the morning.FRED: Its okay. Just go to bed.JEAN: You know, didnt I Just ask you not to treat me like a child?MARIE: Im sorry, Miss Jean. Is okay I go home now?FRED: Its fine. Thank you very much for staying.MARIE: Youre welcome. No problem. Good night.JEAN: Good night.FRED: Well see you tomorrow.JEAN: I would like the locks changed again in the morning. And you might mention that wed appreciate it if next time they didnt send a gang member.FRED: A gang member? You mean that kid in there?JEAN: Yes, yes. Yes. The guy with the shaved head, the pants around his ass, the prison tattoo.FRED: Those are not prison tattoos.JEAN: Oh, really? And hes not gonna sell our key to one of his gang banger friends the moment he is out our door?FRED: Weve had a tough night. Itd be best if you went upstairs.JEAN: And wait for them to break in? I just had a gun pointed in my face.FRED: You lower your voice!JEAN: And it was my fault because I knew it was gonna happen. But if a white person sees two black men walking towards her, and she turns and walks in the other direction, shes a racist, right? Well, I got scared and I didnt say anything. And ten seconds later I had a gun in my face! I am telling you. Your amigo in there is gonna sell our key to one of his homes. And this time itd be really fucking great if you acted like you actually gave a shit!FRED: All right, what have we got? Talk to me, Karen. Flanagan doesnt think anybody has the story yet. Im the goddamn District Attorney of Los Angeles. If my car gets jacked, its gonna make news.FRED: Fuck! Why did these guys have to be black? I mean, why? No matter how we spin this, Im either gonna lose the black vote or Im gonna lose the law-and-order vote.KAREN: Youre worrying too much. You have a lot of support in the black community.FRED: All right. If we cant duck this thing, were gonna have to neutralize it. What we need is a picture of me pinning a medal on a black man.FRED: Bruce?BRUCE: The firefighter.FRED: The one who saved the camp or something. Northridge. Whats his name?BRUCE: Hes Iraqi.FRED: Hes Iraqi? Well, he looks black.BRUCE: Hes dark-skinned, sir, but hes Iraqi. His names Saddam Khahum.FRED: Saddam? His-His names Saddam? Thats real good, Bruce. Im gonna pin a medal on an Iraqi named Saddam. Give yourself a raise, will you?Section 5: French Kiss (情定巴黎1995,UK/USA)Kate: BonJour. Do you speak any English?Receptionist: Of course, madam. This is the George V. Not some backpackers hov-el.Kate: Hovel. Of course not. Could you tell me which room Charlie Lytton is staying in, please? Dr Charles Lytton. Hes expecting me.Receptionist: Im afraid, non.Kate: Non?Receptionist: No, madam. Perhaps madam could try the courtesy phone?Kate: Well, madam has tried the courtesy phone. Do not disturb.Kate: Look. I just spent seven hours on an airplane crossing an ocean. Im tired and Im hungry and I just wanna see my fianc? Now, are you gonna help me or not?Receptionist: Madam, it is my duty as concierge to safeguard the privacy of our guests. And if our guests need safeguarding from their own fiance, well, after all, unlike some countries, France is not a nation of puritanical hypocrites.Kate: hey, hey, I just gave you 100 francs.Receptionist: And I took it. And if there is anything else I can do to help, please let me know.Bob: You are American, no?Kate: For the moment.Bob: Well, forgive me for intruding, but I saw you sitting here looking a little sad. “Why should such a beautiful woman look so sad? I ask myself.Kate: Have you got an hour?Bob: As a matter of fact. always. Let me help you to forget your sadness. And remember that you are in Paris, city of love.Kate: Can I ask you something?Bob: Of course.Kate: Can you urinate with someone standing right behind you?Bob: I think I could manage it. Are you going to be the someone? Kate: Me? No! Thats not what I meant.Bob: So. you would like that I arrange for someone else to stand next to me? It could be arranged. Perhaps Pierre? Monique? You have the face of an angel. Im delighted to find the mind is a little devil.Kate: Look, mister. This is gonna get you nowhere. I am waiting to meet my fianc. If he sees you bothering me, even talking to me, hes gonna walk over here and he.第10单元Section 3: Bewitched（家有仙妻2005, USA）Isabelle: Something magical happened all by itself. Staff 1: Table read in 10 minutes!Staff 2: Okay, close it up!Jack: Good morning, everyone.All staff: Morning, Jack. Director: Look, Jack, I just need to talk to you about a couple of these things. Number one, were thinking about moving. the whole kitchen scene. Just. Its such.Jack: Its a funny scene.Director: Its really funny. Wed like to get it in a little earlier. So probably what were gonna do is switch it with the office. But were gonna drop that to a little later on in the show. Staff 3: Dude. Dudes, are you watching Jack throw the vibe to Isabel right now? Jack: How are you? Im great.Staff 4: Thats for you.Isabelle: Thank you. Jack: Call me.Director: Thats fantastic.Isabelle: Stop.Director: Fine. Yeah. I mean, I can find something for him. Ill put him in a little part with maybe no lines or anything like that.Nina: What is going on between you and Jack?Isabelle: Nothing is going on. We had a date and we kissed. and now we just wanna spend all of our time together.Nina: That is the very definition of something going on.Isabelle: And you know what? I didnt use any tricks. I am trick-free.Nina: Oh, my God, its her.Isabelle: Who?Nina: Jacks wife. I saw a picture of her in InStyle when she was the fashion “dont”.Sheila: Excuse me. Im looking for Jack. You must be Samantha. You look just like the old one.Isabelle: Thank you so much.Nina: Oh, excuse me.Sheila: Love the nose. Good work. There he is. Theres my guy. Ive missed him so much. Lets just say the Do Not Disturb sign will be on the doorknob tonight.Director: Oh, my God! Oh, God! Help me lift it. Help me lift it.Slowly, slowly, slowly.Isabelle: That was a little harsh. Sheila: Ive missed him so much. Lets just say the Do Not Disturb sign will be on the doorknob tonight.Jack: Sheila.Sheila: Hi, baby.Jack: What are you doing here? You want my car? My grandmothers brooch. Oh! You want more money. Ding-ding-ding! Correct answer.Sheila: No. I want you back.Jack: What about Captain Underpants?Sheila: Im through with him. I love you, Jack.Jack: Oh, wait, wait, I get it. You heard that the shows getting picked up.Sheila: I heard its gonna be a hit. But so what? I want you. I want my husband.Jack: You know, a week ago I wouldve fallen for that. But now theres someone else, someone whos incapable of guile.Sheila: Whats guile? Jack: Im not gonna do it. I think it means tricks.Sheila: I love you, baby.Isabelle: No, Im not. Maybe I will.Joey: What the heck is going on?!Staff 1: Joey.Joey: This place is spooked. I quit.Staff 1: Joey. Joey, come back here.Sheila: Get me a mirror! Jack! Jack!Jack: Are you okay?Sheila: Am I okay?!Isabelle: And one more time.Sheila: Im fine. And Im signing the divorce papers right now.Jack: You are?Isabelle: Maybe two.Sheila: And Im moving out of the house this afternoon.Jack: Where are you going?Sheila: Reykjavik. Where is it?Jack: Iceland.Sheila: I love ice. Goodbye, everyone! Im off to Reykjavik!Isabel. Oh, my God. Jack: Everyone, did you just see that? Shes gonna sign the papers! This is incredible. Isabel. Isabel. Jack: Party at my house!Isabelle: Youre out of control.Section 5: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe（纳尼亚传奇2005, USA）(The children walk to Beavers dam through the cliffs under a bridge) Mr. Beaver: Come on. We dont want to be caught out here after nightfall. (They see the beavers home with smoke coming from the chimney) Mr. Beaver: Oh, blimey. Looks like the old girl has got the kettle on. Nice cup of rosy-lee! Lucy: Its lovely! Mr. Beaver: Oh, its merely a trifle, you know. Still got plenty of work to do. Aint quite finished it yet. Itll look the business when it is done. (They approach the house) Mrs. Beaver: Beaver, is that you? Ive been worried sick. If find out youve been with Badger again.Oh, those arent Badgers. I never thought I would live to see this day! *turns to Mr. Beaver* Look at my fur. You couldnt give me ten minutes warning?Mr. Beaver: Id give you a week if I thought it wouldve helped. Mrs. Beaver: Come inside and well see if we cant get you some food. And some civilized company. Mr. Beaver: Now careful, watch your step. (Lucy, Susan & Peter follow Mrs. Beaver inside. Edmund stops and looks at two hills) Mr. Beaver: Enjoying the scenery, are we? (Edmund turns away and enters the house. Mr. Beaver follows him) Peter: Isnt there anything we can do to help Tumnus? Mr. Beaver: Theyll have taken him to the Witchs house. And you know what they say: theres few who go through them gates that come out again. (Mrs. Beaver lays down a plate beside Lucy) Mrs. Beaver (to Lucy): Fish and chips, dear. Peter: Is there nothing we can do about me. Tumnus? Mrs Beaver: But there is hope, dear. Lots of hope. Mr. Beaver: Oh yeah, theres a right bit more than hope! *leans forward* Aslan is on the move. (Peter, Susan, and Lucy stare. Edmund looks steps forward) Edmund: Whos Aslan? Mr. Beaver: “Whos Aslan!” *laughs* You cheeky little blighter! (Mrs. Beaver nudges her husband) Mr. Beaver: You dont know, do you? Peter: Well, we havent exactly been here very long. Mr. Beaver: Hes only the king the whole wood, the top geezerthe real king of Narnia! Mrs. Beaver: Hes been away for a long while. Mr. Beaver: But he just got back! And hes waiting for you near the Stone Table! Lucy: Hes waiting for us? Mr.Beaver: Youre blooming joking! They dont even know about the prophecy! Mrs. Beaver: Well, then Mr. Beaver: Look Aslans return, Tummus arrest, the secret police Its all happening because of you! Susan: Youre blaming us? Mrs Beaver: No, Not blaming. Thanking you. Beaver: Theres. a prophecy: “When Adams flesh and Adams bone sits in if Cair Paravel in throne the evil time will be over and done.” Susan: You know that doesnt really rhyme. Mr Beaver: I know, but youre kind of missing the point! Mrs. Beaver: It has long been foretold that two sons of Adam and two daughters of Eve will defeat the White Witch and restore peace to Narnia. (The children look at each other) Peter: And you think were the ones?Mr. Beaver: Well youd better be, because Aslans already fitting out your army! Lucy: Our army? Susan: Mum sent us away so we wouldnt get caught up in a war. Peter: I think youve made a mistake. Were not heroes! Susan: Were from Finchley! (The Beavers look at each other) Susan: Thank you for your hospitality. But we really have to go. Mr. Beaver: You cant just leave! Lucy: Hes right. We have to help Mr. Tumnus. Peter: Its out of our hands. Im sorry but its time the four of us were getting home. Ed? (Peter turns aroundbut there is no Edmund) Peter: Ed? Im going to kill him. Mr. Beaver: You may not have to. Has Edmund ever been in Narnia before? (Shot of Edmund walking to the Witchs castle without his coat - shot of the others trying to catch up to him) Peter: Hurry! (They reach the top of the hill and see Ed going through the Witchs castle gates) Lucy: (shouting) Edmund! Mr. Beaver: Shh! Theyll hear ya! (Peter starts to run after Edmund but Mr. Beaver grabs him) Mr. Beaver: NO! Peter: Get off me! Mr. Beaver: Youre playing into her hands! Susan: We cant just let him go! Lucy: Hes our brother! Mr. Beaver: Hes the bait! The Witch wants all four of you! Peter: Why? Mr. Beaver: To stop the prophecy from coming true! To kill you! Susan (to Peter): This is all your fault! Peter: My fault? Susan: None of this would have happened if you had just listened to me in the first place! Peter: Oh, so you knew this would happen? Susan: I didnt know what would happenwhich is why we shouldve left while we still could! Lucy: Stop it! This isnt going to help Edmund! Beaver: Shes right. Only Aslan can help your brother now. Peter: Then take us to him. Unit 11 Law and Order 法庭场景Section 1:Philadelphia (费城1993，USA)Joe:Are you a good lawyer, Andrew?Andrew:Im an excellent lawyer.Joe:What makes you an excellent lawyer?Andrew:I love the law. I know the law. I excel at practicing. Joe:What do you love about the law, Andrew?Andrew:I. Many things. What I love the most? Joe:Yes. Andrew:Is that every now and again. not often, but occasionally. you get to be a part of.justice being done. It really is.quite a thrill when that happens.Joe:Thank you, Andrew.Belinda: You said earlier.you aspired to be the kind of person who had an adventurous spirit, is that correct?Andrew :Something like that.Belinda:Do you take risks?Andrew :In my work, yes. Calculated risks. You have to.Belinda:Did your doctor ever tell you to reduce stress? That long hours and stressful working conditions. might damage the immune system. and speed up your illness?Andrew:My doctor mentioned the impact AIDS. Excuse me. My doctor mentioned the impact stress could have on the immune system.Belinda:Have you ever been to the Stallion Showcase Cinema on 21st Street?Andrew:Ive been to that Ive been to that theatrethree times in my life.Belinda:What kind of movies do they show there? Andrew:Gay movies.Belinda:Gay pornographic movies?Andrew:Yes.Joe:Objection, Your Honor.Belinda:Your Honor, this line of questioning is vital to the issue of credibility.Judge Tate:Lets see where this is going. Continue, Counselor.Belinda:Do men have sex with each other in that theater?Andrew:Some men.Belinda:Have you ever had sex with anyone in that theater?Yuppie:Im Robert.Andrew:Andy.Andrew:Yes. Once.Belinda:When? Approximately what year did that event take place?Andrew:I guess it was 1984, 85. Belinda:Were you aware in1984-85 that there was a fatal disease out there called AIDS.and that you could contract it through sexual activity?Andrew:Id heard of some.Id heard of a thing. The gay plague, the gay cancer. We didnt know how you could get it.or that it killed you.Belinda:Do you need a break, Mr. Beckett?Andrew:No. I could use some water, though.Judge Tate:John, would you bring Mr. Beckett some water, please?Belinda:While you were employed at Wyant-Wheeler, you did everything you could.to make sure no one knew that you were an active homosexual, is that correct?Andrew:No. Thats not correct. I never lied about it.Belinda:As a homosexual.one is often forced to conceal ones sexuality.Isnt that right?Andrew:In some circumstances, yes.Belinda:Isnt it true youve spent your life pretending to be something youre not.so much so that the art of concealment and dishonesty.has become second nature.Joe:Your Honor, I object!Belinda:Ill withdraw it, Your Honor. Mr. Beckett, were you living with.Miguel Alvarez.in 1984 or 85 when you had your.anonymous sexual encounter in the porn theater?Andrew:Yes.Belinda:So you could have infected him, isnt that right?Andrew:Miguel has not been infected.Belinda:You didnt answer my question. You could have infected Mr. Alvarez at that time, is that correct?Andrew:Yes.Belinda:Youve testified that the lesions on your face.were visible to the people that you worked with, correct?Andrew:Thats right.Belinda:And you contend that when the partners were made aware of the lesions.that they leapt to the conclusion that you had AIDS and fired you? Is that correct?Andrew:As painful as it is.to accuse my former colleagues.of such reprehensible behavior.it is the only conclusion I could come to.Belinda:Do you have any lesions on your face at this time?Andrew:One here.right by my ear.Belinda:Your Honor, may I approach the witness?Judge Tate:Yes, you may.Belinda:Remembering that youre under oath.answering truthfully.can you see the lesions on your face in this mirror.from three feet away? Answering truthfully.Andrew:Well, l.At the time I was fired.I had four lesions, and they were much bigger.Belinda:Could you answer the que