高中三年级英语(人教版)全一册 Unit 7 Reading

　　F: There are many things that do me good without bringing in profits. Christmas time is a good time. It's the only time of the year when one does not only think about oneself, but when men and women open their hearts freely and think of other people. So, although it has never put a piece of gold or silver in my pocket, I believe that it has done me good, and will do me good. I say, God bless it! Come! Have dinner with us tomorrow.

　　(Bob applauds.)

　　E: Stop that foolish clapping! Let me hear another sound from you, and you'll celebrate Christmas by losing your position!

　　(Fred leaves. A gentleman comes in.)

　　G: Scrooge and Marley's, I believe. Are you Mr Scrobge or Mr Marley?

　　E: Scrooge is the name. My partner died seven years ago, this very night.

　　G: At this festive season of the year, Mr Scrooge, when many of us enjoy abundant comfort, we would like to ask you to open your heart to the poor, whose sufferings are great. Many thousands are in want of basic needs: hundreds of thousands are in want of basic comforts, sir.

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