李阳疯狂英语突破对话(20)-美国跟中国差别太大了

 

20. America Is So Different from China

美国跟中国差别太大了

 

A: Hi, Jim, how are you doing?

嗨，吉姆，你好吗？

 

B: Not too bad. It’s hard getting used to so many things. America is so different from China.

还行。一下子适应这么多新东西是件不容易的事。美国跟中国差别太大了。

 

A: How do American students compare with students in your country?

美国学生和你们国家的学生相比怎样？

 

B: Our students are more serious. Much more serious.

我们国家的学生比较认真。远远比美国学生认真。

 

A: What outside interest do they have?

他们有些什么课外兴趣呢？

 

B: Some students are interested in music, sports or relationships, but there really isn’t much time to pursue outside interests.

有的喜欢音乐、体育或交友，但他们追求课外兴趣的时间却很少。

 

A: Wow! That is different from America.

哇！那跟美国不一样。

 

B: It’ s just one difference.

这只是一点差别。

 

A: Well, I’m sure having extra free time shouldn’t be too tough to get used to.

我想你肯定不太难适应拥有这么多的业余时间。

 

 B: No, it will be great. I am already thinking about all the great things I can do.

是啊，这样才好。我已经想了很多可以做的事了。

 

A: Just don’t get carried away and forget all about your studies.

只是别太离谱，忘了功课。

 

额外成就感

 

be serious about 认真对待

* Is he serious about wanting to be a doctor?

他真的想当一名医生吗 ?

* Are you really serious about him?

你对他真的有意思吗 ?