Sally
Ben! Why don't you have a rest and stop playing for a while? I've got homework Ben!
本！你为什么不停下来休息一会儿呢？我要写作业，本！
Ben
What's up, Sally?
怎么了，莎莉？
Sally
I've got English and Geography homework. And you're playing the guitar – badly.
我有英语和地理作业要做。而你却在弹吉他——还弹得很难听。
Ben
Well, it's my hobby and I have a good time when I practise. I love it.
嗯，这是我的爱好，练习的时候我很开心。我喜欢弹吉他。
Sally
Sure. But right now?
当然。但是现在呢？
Ben
Well, yes! I'm practicing now, then I can do my homework later.
嗯，是的！我现在正在练习，然后我可以稍后再做作业。
Sally
Well, can you do your homework now, please? At the same time as me? And then practise the guitar later?
那么，你现在可以做作业吗？和我一起？然后晚点再练习吉他？
Ben
Erm … well, yes, why not? But help me with my Maths homework, OK?
呃……嗯，好的，为什么不呢？但是帮我做数学作业，好吗？
Sally
Oh, all right!
哦，好吧！
Jade
Mum, can I take judo lessons?
妈妈，我可以参加柔道课吗？
Mum
Judo? Really? What for?
柔道？真的吗？为什么？
Jade
Well … it's good exercise, and some of my friends are learning judo, too.
嗯……这是很好的锻炼，而且我的一些朋友也在学习柔道。
Dad
I think it's a great idea.
我认为这是个好主意。
Mum
Really? Judo for a girl?
真的吗？柔道适合女孩吗？
Jade
Mum!!
妈妈！！
Dad
Yes, a friend of mind at work does judo. She loves it and she says it's very good for making her strong and keeping her healthy.
是的，我的一位同事练习柔道。她很喜欢，她说这对增强力量和保持健康非常有帮助。
Jade
That's right, Dad. And maybe I can make some new friends, too.
没错，爸爸。而且我也可以交一些新朋友。
Mum
Oh. Well. OK.
哦。嗯。好吧。
Jade
Thanks, Mum! Thanks, Dad!
谢谢妈妈！谢谢爸爸！
Dad
Jade! I think that's kung fu, not judo!
杰德！我想那是功夫，不是柔道！
Mum
Harry! It's time for dinner!
哈利！该吃晚饭了！
Mum
Come on, Harry. Dinner's ready.
快点，哈利。晚饭准备好了。
Harry
Just a minute, Mum. I'm finishing something.
等一下，妈妈。我正在完成某件事。
Mum
Harry, it's dinnertime. Come and eat, we're having dinner!
哈利，是晚饭时间了。过来吃饭，我们在吃晚饭！
Harry
OK, Mum.
好的，妈妈。
Mum
You're always on your phone, playing games.
你总是在玩手机，玩游戏。
Harry
No, not games, Mum. I'm doing a crossword puzzle.
不，不是游戏，妈妈。我在做填字游戏。
Mum
A crossword? Oh, I hate crosswords. They're too difficult.
填字游戏？哦，我讨厌填字游戏。它们太难了。
Harry
I love them. They're great exercise for my brain.
我喜欢它们。它们对我的大脑是很好的锻炼。
Mum
Are they? Well, OK. You know, you have to look after your brain, right?
是吗？嗯，好吧。你知道，你必须照顾你的大脑，对吧？
Harry
That's right. Just like you look after me, Mum.
没错。就像你照顾我一样，妈妈。
生词表
| 单词 | 音标 | 中文释义 |
|---|---|---|
| homework | /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/ | 家庭作业 |
| Geography | /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/ | 地理学 |
| practise | /ˈpræktɪs/ | 练习 |
| judo | /ˈdʒuːdoʊ/ | 柔道 |
| exercise | /ˈeksərsaɪz/ | 锻炼 |
| crossword | /ˈkrɔːswɜːrd/ | 填字游戏 |
| brain | /breɪn/ | 大脑 |
