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Nathan and Aileen are at a forest area during firefly season.
Nathan=N, Aileen=A
N: I can't see anything. To be honest, I'm kind of scared of the dark.
A: Try to stay calm. We'll see some lightning bugs soon.
N: Wait. Aren't we here to see fireflies?
A: We are. Fireflies are also called lightning bugs in the US.
N: That's cool. Their flashes of light are like little flashes of lightning.
A: As a kid, I'd look forward to seeing them in my yard every summer.
N: Summer? That seems late.
A: It's not. It gets warmer here earlier, so the fireflies come out earlier.
scared /skeəd/ adj. 害怕,恐惧 calm /kɑːm/ adj. 沉着的

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Nathan and Aileen are enjoying their firefly viewing.
N: Wow! The fireflies are really energetic tonight. Their tails are on fire!
A: You do know why they're flashing like crazy, right?
N: They're excited to be alive and want to show it.
A: Actually, the male lightning bugs are talking to the female ones.
N: What are they saying?
A: They're saying that they're looking for a suitable partner.
N: So, we're watching the fireflies trying to find dates?
A: That's right! They really know how to light up their lives.
suitable /ˈsuːtəbl/ adj. 合适的 date /deɪt/ n. 约会对象

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