英语普及版2A

Situation 2:

BreakfastRobert:

(Coming downstairs and sitting at the table)

Mom, breakfast smells reat.What is it?

Its waffles,just like you wanted.

Thanks,mom.Youre the best.

Yes, but only when I make what you want to eat.

Mom, you know thats not true.

I know.I was only joking.I also made you som sausage and orange juice.

Perfect.How did you know sausage and waffles were my favorite?

Robert, Im your mother.I know everything about you.

Not everything.

Oh,really?What dont I know?

Well, you dont know I am on the basketball team at school.

The what?

The basketball team.Im on the team and I am playing forward.

Does your father know this?

No. And he doesnt have to know.If you dont tell him . . . .

Robert,you know I have to tell him. Hes your father.

Yeah, but mom you know he wont understand.

Yes he will.You just have to explain it to him.

No, he wont.He just wants me to study.He doesnt like sports at all.

Yes he does.He plays golf.

Mom, golf is not a sport. It is a game for old people.

Be careful.I play golf, too.

I know.I just mean its not a sport like baskerball.

Oh, here comes your father now.Well tell him.

Do we have to?

Yes.