A:My dear, what's for supper?

亲爱的，晚饭做什么吃？

B:Red cooked carp and rape¹ with fresh mushrooms.

红烧鲤鱼和鲜蘑油菜。

A:What about soup?

做什么汤？

B:Sour-peppery soup.

酸辣汤。

A:Which condiment² do you use for?

你要用什么调料？

B:I'll use ginger³, garlic scallion, hot pepper and vinegar.

我要用姜、蒜、葱、辣椒和醋。

A:Very good, need I help you?

很好，要我帮忙吗？

B:No, don't need, I can do myself.

不，不需要，我一个人就行了。

A:Thanks. I can watch TV now.

谢谢，现在我可以看电视了。

B:But you must cook that dinner next time.

不过，下次你得做正餐。

A:Okay, I'll do it next time.

好的，下次我一定做。