生活英語情景口語100主題 94. A Terrorism Attack 恐怖襲擊
DIALOGUE1
Jada: Do you remember where you were for the terrorist attacks on 9-11 ?
Sam: Yes, I was in my apartment in Beijing. Where were you?
J: I was at home with my parents in New York City.
S: Really? Did you see the hijacked planes crash into and destroy the twin towers?
J: I didn't see the crash itself, but I did see the smoke and
everything afterwards from my parents' apartment building.
S: That must have been horrible.
Did you go out at all that day to see what was going on?
J: No, we decided to stay in our apartment. With all the buses out of service and the underground trains at a halt, many people had no choice but to walk home. It was utter chaos.
S: Did you know anyone who worked in the World Trade Centre?
J: Yes, my uncle's firm had an office in one of the towers.
S: Did he survive?
J: Unfortunately, he wasn't able to evacuate in time. He ended up dying in the tower.
S: I'm so sorry. That must have really been a nightmarish day for you and your family.
J: It was. The hijackers didn't have any respect for human life not even their own.
S: Terrorist acts are deliberate and deadly and can affect every walk of life.
DIALOGUE2
S: Have you heard the news?
J: About what?
S: Apparently, there was another terrorist attack in London
this morning.
J: You're kidding! What happened?
S: They aren't giving out all the details yet, but so far we know that a few bombs exploded on three of London's underground trains.
J : Was anyone injured?
S: There were quite a few injuries, but they don't have a body count yet. The city's hos- pitals are swamped with casualties.
J: Did you see any footage on the television?
S: Yes, it was really a scene of horror.
J: Do they know who did it yet?
S: No group has taken responsibility for the attack yet, but they think that AI Qaeda is responsible.
J: I'm so sick of this war. I'm not sure that we should have ever gone there in the beginning, but at the same time, I'm worried about what will happen if we leave.
S: It's so complicated. The sad thing is that there are
so many innocent victims that are paying for this war with their lives.
J: By the way, I've decided to go to ground zero next month
to pay condolences to my aunt. Would you be willing to come along with me?
S: I'd be honoured to keep you company and to meet your aunt.
J: Thanks; I really appreciate your support in times like these.
