M: The Big Apple is the nickname for New York City. You are going to New York with us, arent you?
W: Yes, Im going. Im especially looking forward to seeing a special show on modem American painters there. But tell me, where did the nickname come from?
M: Some musicians of the 20s gave it the name. When they played a concert in New York, the musicians called it The Big Apple.
W: Amazing! New York is such an interesting place and it even has an interesting nickname.
(Text 9)
M: Mary, tomorrow is your Moms fiftieth birthday. Do you know?
W: Of course I do. How shall we celebrate it?
M: First of all, a birthday present. What about buying her a beautiful skirt?
W: Thats a good idea. It would make her look younger. And a big birthday cake too, with fifty candles.
M: Thats right. Shall we have a special dinner?
W: How about a Chinese dinner?
M: Fine. Where should we have it?
W: We can have it at home. Ive learned to cook a few dishes from a Chinese friend. Im sure Mom would like them.
M: All right. Are you going to do the shopping as well?
W: Why dont we go together, Dad?
M: OK. When?
W: How about this afternoon?
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