新编大学英语视听说教程第六册听力原文Unit_3.docVIP

Unit 3 View Scene 1: In a park (Lillian and Barbara are sitting at a table, talking to each other.) ... Barbara: So your first grandchild is coming. Thats fantastic! Lillian: Oh, yes! Its an exciting time. Were really looking forward to it. Barbara: How are you and Danny planning to celebrate? Lillian: Uh, were planning to have a family reunion next month. You and Larry will come, wont you? Barbara: Sure! A big reunion to welcome a new member—and youll be a grandma. Thatll be great! Lillian: You know, Danny and I have been married for 27 years. We raised four children and are now welcoming a grandchild. I just couldnt ask for more. But Danny always feels like theres something missing. He told me that there was some kind of secret his parents knew but that he never found out about. I just dont know how to help him. Barbara: Something missing? (She says hesitantly.) Well, there is a secret, you know. Do you know that both Danny and Larry are adopted? Lillian: What? Are you kidding? Barbara: Well, Larry was with his parents the day they adopted Danny. He was sworn to secrecy because their mom didnt want anyone to know she couldnt have children. And now that both of the parents have passed away, Larry wants me to keep the secret. But I didnt promise him Id keep it a secret forever, and I dont think theres any reason to hide the facts from you and Danny. Lillian: Wow, I just cant believe it! Its incredible. Now what should I do? Should I tell Danny that his parents had concealed the truth from him so many years? Barbara: I found out about all this only a month ago. When Larry was 10 years old, his mom let it slip that he was adopted. The truth pained him so much that he didnt want Danny to have to go through the same thing. But if not knowing the truth only makes Danny feel upset, maybe... Lillian: Oh, thanks, Barbara! Im so glad you let me know the truth. Danny has endured this lie all his life! I think learning the truth would finally set hi