新视野大学英语视听说教程 3 Unit 3-9

（单词翻译）

MODEL3 Why not have both our parents here for Christmas?
Script¹
Amy: You know, Christmas is coming. And I haven’t seen² Dad for ages—he always has such³ great stories to tell.
Bill⁴:  I know we went t my folks’ last year, but my Mom’s been pretty sick. This might⁵ be her last Christmas.
Amy: She’s been ill, but don’t exaggerate⁶. You just don’t like my mother. That’s why you don’t want to go to my parents
Bill:  She’s never liked me. Never thought⁷ I was⁸ good enough for you.
Amy: Well, you’re not… But seriously, Mom’s not so sad. She’s just got⁹ a thick skin¹⁰ and likes to hide¹¹ her feelings¹²
Bill:  I don’t think so.
Amy: Why not have our both families here for Christmas?
Bill:  That would¹³ make twenty-two of us if we invited¹⁴ everybody¹⁵.
Amy: Why not just have our parents here for Christmas?
Bill: Good idea. Just don’t sit me next to your mother.