Difference between revisions of "American Patriot"
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Y: Could you specify, what do you like here? <br> |
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Y: What about the people? <br> |
Y: What about the people? <br> |
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A: They are friendly, although a little bit strange.. <br> |
A: They are friendly, although a little bit strange.. <br> |
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Latest revision as of 06:57, 1 December 2018
American Patriot (A) and Young Curious Visitor (Y) discus one small country in the following way:
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Y: In general, do you like this place?
A: Yes, I thnk so...
Y: Could you specify, what do you like here?
A: The sea is wonderful. The food is cheap. As for the people...
Y: What about the people?
A: They are friendly, although a little bit strange..
Y: Why "strange"?
A: They love their country..
Y: Why do you consider this "strange"?
A. "Why"? Because everybody knows, that the best country is the USA!!
Russian translation
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Ю: Но вообще вам здесь нравится?
А: Да, красивая страна.
Ю: Что именно вам здесь нравится?
А: Удивительное море.. Да и народ..
Ю: Что "народ"?
А: Они приветливые, хотя какие-то странные..
Ю: Почему странные?
А: Они любят свою страну…
Ю: Что же в этом странного?
А: Ну как же, все же знают, что самая хорошая страна - АМЕРИКА!
Afterword
The short story below is written from memory.
Dear Amercan Patriot:
If you remember that conversation and
want to correct any details, then, please, let me know. D.Kouznetsov.