(Shirley sees her colleague reading a magazine) Shirley: What are you reading?
Maria: Gee! You scared me!
Shirley: Aha, Fitness Consultant. Very good, Don't you know about the rules in this office?
Maria: Yes, Ma'am. No magazines during the office hours. I'm sorry.
Shirley: Well, don't do this again next time. What is it about, anyway?
Maria: It is about sports for white-collar workers, people like you and me.
Shirley: What kind of sports?
Maria: Aerobic sports, for example, jogging, yoga, skating…
Shirley: Interesting. What were you reading just now?
Maria: Stretching exercise after sitting a long time.
Shirley: Really? That sounds interesting!
Maria: Can I have my magazine back now?
Shirley: No. It's confiscated for now. And I will return it to you after I finish reading it.
Maria: I'm Maria, I'm Shirley's colleague. I like reading magazines. It's just part of my life. There is a rule in my working place which says no magazines during office hours. But sometimes I just can't help it. There was one time I was caught reading Fitness Consultant, so it was confiscated. Stupid rules!
生词小结
colleague n. 同事
fitness n. 健美，健康
consultant n. 顾问
rule n. 规定
white-collar n. 白领
yoga n. 瑜伽
stretch vi. 伸展
magazine n. 杂志
