[1]It happened in one of those picturesque Danish taverns that cater to tourists and where English is spoken. I was with my father on a business-and-pleasure trip, and in our leisure hours we were having a wonderful time.

　　譯文：事情發(fā)生在丹麥的一家美麗如畫的小旅館里。這種旅館備有酒食招待游客，通用英語。我和父親這次旅行，既為了公事，也為了游樂，有空的時候玩得挺歡。

　　[2]"It's a pity your mother couldn't come," said Father. "It would be wonderful to show her around."

　　譯文：父親說：“可惜你媽不能來。要是能帶她來逛逛，該多好�！�

　　[3] He had visited Denmark when he was a young man. I asked him, "How long is it since you were here?"

　　父親年輕時到過丹麥。我問他，“你上次來是什么時候?”