Luyện nghe Tiếng Anh - Tape 3: Living Together (Kèm file nghe)

 Thẩm Tâm Vy LISTENING TO AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH LIVING TOGETHER 
LISTENING TO AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH (3) 
Living Together 
Robyn: Dorothy! 
Dorothy: Robyn! Oh, I haven't seen you for years. How are you? 
Robyn: Hello, very well. Now where have you been and what are you 
doing? 
Dorothy: Oh, oh, I don't know where to begin I am so frantic at the 
moment. I've got so much to do. 
Robyn: Mm. 
Dorothy: But here's some news. Lucas and I are moving in together. 
[LAUGHS] 
Robyn: Oh, great! Quick but great. 
Dorothy: No, not that quick. Two years we've been going out. 
Robyn: Wow! 
Dorothy: Can you believe that? So I've got my house on the market and ... 
Robyn: Oh, you're not going to move! 
Dorothy: Well, I don't know. I mean, I would love to stay here in Nambour 
but Lucas really likes Noosa. 
Robyn: Oh tricky! 
Dorothy: It is a bit, but first things first. We've got to sell my place, so I've 
got to get rid of some furniture and ah... 
Robyn: What did you decide? Where will you live? 
Dorothy: Oh, I wish I knew. I mean Noosa's so expensive! 
Robyn: Oh right! It's right on the beach. 
Dorothy: Well, that's why, you see. Have you seen the property prices 
there? 
Robyn: WelI, it's really touristy. 
Dorothy: Yes, so if we went to Noosa, we'd have to put Lucas's place on 
the market. 
Robyn: That's OK. You don't need two houses. 
Dorothy: Yeah, you know, the really ironic thing is that ever since we 
decided to move in together, it's been nothing but arguments, you know. 
I'm starting to get nervous. 
Robyn: Well, moving house is very stressful, more stressful than divorce. 
Dorothy: Oh, it sure is. It's just crazy. 
Robyn: But you're still going to move in together? 
Dorothy: Well, that's the plan but I don't really know that it's such a good 
idea any more. 
Robyn: Come on. You've just got cold feet. 
Dorothy: Oh, I, I keep thinking about what I'm giving up, you know. My 
gorgeous house here, I'm a free agent. I do what I like, when I want to do 
it. 
Robyn: What does your mother think? 
Dorothy: Oh, when did I last listen to my mother? 
Robyn: [LAUGHS] 
Dorothy: She's pushing for marriage, of course. Oh, that's the last thing I 
want right now. I just want things to, 
you know, stay as they were. 
Robyn: Yeah, all care, no responsibility. 
Dorothy: Mm, I suppose. 
Robyn: Think of the warm feet on a cold night. 
Dorothy: Oh, I could get a dog for that! 
Robyn: Come on. What are you waiting for? It's now or never. 
Dorothy: Yeah, I suppose. He's gorgeous, you know. He's a real romantic. 
I get flowers all the time. 
Robyn: Oh. [MOANS] 
Dorothy: I get flowers for my anniversary. How long have you been 
married now? 
Robyn: Twenty-one years. 
Dorothy: And, ah, when did you last get flowers? 
Robyn: All right. Never. 
Dorothy: [LAUGHS] See? 
Robyn: Come on. You've just got the jitters. 
Dorothy: Yeah. I suppose. It's kind of fun though, thinking about setting 
up house. 
Robyn: Oh it's a whole new start. Think about the new furnishings. 
Dorothy: Yeah, it's just that there's so much to do. 
Robyn: Well, take some time off. Have you got some leave? 
 Thẩm Tâm Vy LISTENING TO AUSTRALIAN ENGLISH LIVING TOGETHER 
Dorothy: I'm an idiot. I never thought of that. Yeah, of course I could do 
that. 
Robyn: There you go! What a great idea! 
Dorothy: Oh. 
Robyn: Now listen. Have you got time for a coffee? 
Dorothy: No, sorry but I have got time for a beer. 
Robyn: Oh great! 
Dorothy: [IAUGHS] 
Notes. 
(1) Nambour is a town and locality in South East Queensland, Australia, 101 
kilometres (63 mi) north of the state capital, Brisbane. The town lies in the sub-
tropical hinterland of the Sunshine Coast at the foot of the Blackall Range and 
has a population of 10,221. It was the administrative centre and capital of the 
Maroochy Shire and is now the administrative centre of the Sunshine Coast 
Region. The greater Nambour region includes surrounding suburbs such as 
Burnside, Coes Creek, and Perwillowen, and has an estimated population of 
15,550. 
(2) Noosa. One of the few beaches along Australia's coastline that faces north. 
This beach is the best option for families or those who are not confident in the 
surf, as it has gentle waves and is patrolled by surf lifesavers! This is also the best 
place to take a surf lesson if you're a beginner, as you don't have to contend 
with big surf. Moderate waves and safe for swimming all year round, Main Beach 
is patrolled 365 days a year and is only steps away from famous Hastings Street 
shopping, accommodation, restaurants and bars. 
Nambour 
Noosa Beach 
Nambour On The Map 
Noosa On The Map