高考真題:2011年9月浙江卷 Part 1

My mother sits in front of the TV for hours every evening. Well, TV has that effect on a lot of people. It takes people away from reading, talking and walking. Amy, could I use your bike? I'm afraid you can't use it now. I'm using it in ten minutes. I want to buy a new dress for Betty's party. But you've got at least 50 dresses. 50? Don't be silly. I haven't got anything to wear. Come on. I plan to give mom a surprise by making a coffee table for her birthday. I'm trying to do it without making a noise. That's going to be difficult when you start working. Bob, can we really afford a holiday now? We are paying for this house and... Listen, Paggy. You work hard and I work hard. There's nothing to worry about.