视听说2(第三版)Unit3_P51A 1960s theme party

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视听说2(第三版)Unit3_P51A 1960s theme party

W: Hello?

M: Hi Amy, it’s Ryan. I’m calling because I want to invite you and yoursister Ashley to a dinner party this Saturday. My roommate Erick and I arehosting a 1960s theme party with a few other friends.

W: A theme party? Is that like a dress-up party?

M: Sort of … You’re certainly encouraged to dress in 1960s fashions!Short skirts, bright colors, and bell-bottom jeans! Or go to the beginning ofthe 1960s and come as one of your favorite

actresses … But it’s not just cool clothes; we’ll have food, games, andentertainment inspired by the 1960s. In fact, we’ll start our meal with aliennoodles in honor of all those space and alien TV shows.

W: Wait! Wait! What are “alien noodles”? Why not have regular noodlesin honor of the movieThe Godfather?

M: No way! The Godfather is from the 1970s. Anyway, alien noodles arebright green noodles with purple sauce!

W: What?! That’s crazy!

M: Yeah! Anyway, there’ll be lots of other things. I don’t want to spoilthe surprises. But just for you, we’ll end with light desserts and coffee fromone of your favorite 1960s movies.

W: I can’t wait! Ooooooh, I have an idea. We can have a special bar andmake fancy mixed drinks.They’re always drinking in old TV shows!

M: Perfect! And start reviewing 1960s music! We’re having a dancecontest and a singing contest.

W: This sounds like a lot of fun. Can I invite my roommate? She lovesall of the classic movies from that time!

M: Of course – the more, the merrier! Anyway, it starts at 7:00 p.m. –my apartment.

Q1: What do we know aboutthose people who are invited to the party?

Q2: What is particular aboutalien noodles?

Q3: Why won’t they haveregular noodles at the party?

Q4: What other arrangementsdo they have for the party?