賴世雄中級美國英語What's the Point of Chewing Gum?

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Being an American, Donna wants to learn more about the Chinese. She's talking to her Chinese friend, Jeff.
D: Hi, Jeff! What's up?
J: Nothing much. What about you?
D: Same as usual. Here, have a stick of gum.
J: No, thanks. I'll stick to my own brand.
D: And what brand's that?
J: Actually it's not gum. I eat raw garlic instead. Want a piece?
D: No way! So that's where the stinky smell is coming from.
J: Hey! Watch your tongue, ok? Garlic kills germs. It's good for you.
D: Says who?
J: Well, according to…
D: Never mind. Please stop talking. Your breath stinks. I'm out of here.
J: Boy! These Americans don't know what's good for them. Besides, what's the point of chewing gum anyway?

onion 洋蔥
What's the point of... = What's the use of...    ...有什么意義呢?
There is no use in talking to Peter, he is stubborn.
a stick of gum = a piece of gum    a pack of gum 一包     gum不可數(shù)   Would you care for a stick of gum?
the Chinese    the English
Traveling can help you learn more about the world.      He is well-traveled.     well-educated
What's up? 極為口語的用法 answer: Nothing much. or Nothing special.
same as usual = nothing much
Stick the stamp on the envelope. 粘      stick to 堅持               I am loyal to the lawer. 忠實的
brand-new 全新的
stinky tofu 臭豆腐     beancuid 豆腐(已少用)
watch your tongue = watch your language 注意用詞
bacteria 一類細菌    germ 總稱     viruses濾過性病毒
Says who? 誰說的?(表懷疑)
boy! 表驚訝