Mike: Hi, Amanda. Why don't you sit down and watch this movie with me? It only started about 15 minutes ago.
Amanda: I don't know—this movie looks scary! Why is that guy's complexion so pale? Why do his eyes look like they're about to pop out? And why is there so much blood everywhere?
Mike: I'm not exactly sure what's going on either. I think this group of friends decided to travel to the countryside during their spring break. They end up at this old farmhouse, and apparently there are these zombies that show up at nighttime. I guess it's just your typical horror movie plotline.
Amanda: I hate scary movies! In fact, I hate all violent movies, and I especially hate "jump scenes," when something pops up on the screen suddenly or when there's a sudden loud noise. So basically, watching a horror movie is my worst nightmare.
Mike: To be honest, I don't like horror movies that much either, but sometimes they can be pretty thrilling. And it's fun to watch with a pretty girl, too, because then you can put your arm around her to comfort her when she gets scared.
Amanda: I see what your plan is. Well, sorry to disappoint you, Mike, but I think I'd better get going!
pale (adj.) 蒼白的You look really pale--have you been getting enough sunlight?
zombie (n.) 僵尸Some people are afraid to go to cemeteries at night because they're afraid that they'll run into a zombie.
typical (adj.) 典型的;有代表性的The food here is much more affordable than at a typical fancy Italian restaurant.
plotline (n.) 情節(jié)I found that novel very confusing because it had too many different plotlines that didn't seem to have anything to do with one another.
to comfort (v.) 安慰;慰問Mandy's friends all comforted her after she broke up with her boyfriend.
horror movie 恐怖片A: Do you want to go to the movies with us tonight?
B: Only if you guys pick something other than a horror movie to watch!
jump scene 意想不到的場面;突如其來的場面A: Movies that have a lot of jump scenes make me nervous.
B: I know! The worst thing is that they come out of nowhere, so you can't even prepare yourself.
to get going 出發(fā);動身A: Would you like some dessert?
B: No thanks. I'm really full already, and I should probably get going anyway.