Robbie 和Alex是一对好朋友。有一天，他俩在Robbie家发现了一只狗Gemma。他们用了很多办法为狗找主人，但都没有成功。最后，他们来到了一家动物收容所。Linda是这家动物收容所的所长。
Linda: Good morning .sir .what can I do for you?
Robbie: Good morning .My name is Robbie Stewart.
And this is Alex Pappas.
Alex: Hi .Good morning. Yesterday we found dog named Gemma.
Robbie: We have thought many ways to find it’s host,
but we don't succeed ultimately.
Linda: Oh, wait a while. You know I must make a record
in terms of rule.
Robbie: No problem.
Linda: OK .Your name will do, Mr. Stewart .
Then, please tell me your address?
Robbie: 46 Linden Street, Riverdale.
Linda: Where did you find the dog?
Alex: Speak exactly ,not we found her .
It's she found us in robbie’s house.
Linda: Have you tried calling the number on the collar?
Robbie: Yes, but the number’s no longer in service .
So we only call for you.
Linda: And there’s no address on the dog tag?
Alex: There’s no other information.
Linda: No ID number. Without that, it’s hard to find her host.
Alex: I think you will try to find the dog’s owner.
Linda: Oh, we’ll try, believe me.
Robbie: And if you don’t?
Linda: Yes?
Robbie: I want to say that...If you don’t......
can I adopt the dog?
Linda: Why, yes. If the owners don’t claim the dog
in forty-eight hours, then you can apply for adoption.
Alex: I know you must love the dog very much.
Robbie: Yes .How do I do that?
Alex: You really want to adopt the dog?
Robbie: Yes, I’m serious. If no one comes to claim Gemma,
I’d like to adopt her.
Linda: It’s not difficult .If you want to adopt her.
I believe it is also very happy to find a new host.
OK.first we need to know some references.
Robbie: References? People we know or what information else?
Linda: Friends, teachers... We need to talk to some people
about you. We want to be sure that you’re responsible
and that you can take good care of an animal.
Then you have to fill out this form about your family
background .This is the form, you can look at it first.
Robbie: Is that it?
Linda: No, there’s more. We need to know about your history
with animals. Have you ever owned an animal?
Robbie: Yes. We had a cat when I was eight years old. I love cats.
I also like other animals like dog.
Linda: OK .Do you have any animals now? I want to know more about
you.
Robbie: Unfortunately, no. So I want a animal friend again.
Please trust me I will take good care of it.
I think you can comprehend my feeling .I want to adopt her.
Alex: Anything else you want to know?
Linda: We also like to know your reasons for wanting an animal.
Alex: Just to hold it and cuddle(依偎) with it. Just to have as
a pet. I love animals.
Robbie: To have a friend — a pal. You know, man’s best friend is
his dog.
Linda: And one thing more.If you're under twenty-one years of
age...
Robbie: That’s me.
Linda: Then an adult must sign for you.
Alex: Uh-oh.
Robbie: No problem. My parents will think it’s a good idea.
I’ll be back with them.
Alex: If the real owners don’t come to claim Gemma...
How long we will wait to apply for adoption.
Linda: After forty-eight hours. But please call first.
Alex: Thanks for your information and for being so helpful.
Robbie must be happy if he adopt the dog.
Linda: It’s my pleasure. Nice talking to both of you.
Robbie: Thanks again.
Alex: Maybe the real owners will come to claim her.
Robbie: Her eyes look so sad. She must really miss them.
Linda: I see you’re both animal lovers.
Robbie: We are.
Alex: Good-bye, Miss Linda. We’ll call in a couple of days.
Linda: Good-bye, and thanks for bringing Gemma in.
Robbie: you are welcome. Bye.
