2--Thanks, Mr.Wang.
 
1--You know, in China, we usually don't open presents until the guests have gone.
 
2--Really? I've already opened this one. Say! This is swell! look, Mom, a billfold.
 
3--lt's very nice. You really shouldn't have done it, though, Mr. Wang.
 
2--Mr. Wang, it's the custom to bring a birthday gift as you have done. Is it the same in China?
 
1--Yes, it is the same.
 
3--Well, dinner is ready.Please come to the dining room.( A birthday cake with all the candles lighted on the table)
 
3--Oh, they all went out! Did you make a wish?
 
2--Yes, but I doubt if I get it. I never have yet.
 
1--Where did that custom come from?
 
2--I've no idea.
 
3--You cut the cake and pass it around while I get the ice cream.
 
2--Would you like some more coffee, Mr. Wang?
 
1--Thank you. But I'll take it black this time.
 
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注解：
 
1.already已经
2.billfold皮夹
3.custom习俗
 
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译文：
 
1--汤姆，祝你生日快乐。这是送给你的。
2--谢谢。王先生。
1--要知道，在中国我们通常是客人走了后才打开礼物。
2--真的？我已打开了。呀！好漂亮！看，妈妈，多漂亮的皮夹子！
3--太漂亮了，你实在不必这么破费，王先生。
2--王先生，像你这样带生日礼物来是一种风俗，在中国也是一样吗？
1--是的，完全一样。
3--嗯，饭准备好了，请到餐厅去。（桌上放着点亮了蜡烛的生日蛋糕。）
3--噢，都熄了！你有没有许愿？
2--许了，但是我怀疑是否能如愿，我从来没有如愿过。
1--这种风俗是从哪里来的呢？
2--我不知道。
3--你切蛋糕分给大家吃，我去拿冰淇淋。
2--你要不要再来杯咖啡，王先生？
1--谢谢，不过这次我想要杯清咖啡。