Ben:
You are late again, Maria. The teacher is about to come.
你又迟到了,玛丽亚。老师就快要来了。
Maria:
I know. I have to prepare the supper for the whole family before I leave.
我知道,但是我在走之前必须要做好全家的晚饭。
Ben:
Oh, Shirly has been cooking for us since I started attending this evening class. The good thing is, she has made great progress in cooking.
哦,自从我报名参加了夜校,雪莉就一直在为我们做饭。好在她现在厨艺大有长进。
Maria:
The housework is really a big problem for me. My husband is on a business trip to the U.S. now and I have to take care of everything myself.
家务活对我来说确实是个问题。我丈夫现在在美国出差,我必须自己照料一切事情。
Ben:
How about your one-year-old baby?
你一岁的孩子怎么办?
Maria:
I've asked my parents to live with us for a while, so they can look after her for me while I am at work or in the class.
我让我的父母跟我一起住一段时间,这样,我工作或上课的时候他们就可以照顾她了。
Ben:
How sweet of them! I have to work in the day time, study at night, and do housework during my spare time. I really hope I have eight arms and legs, like an octopus.
他们可真好!我白天工作,晚上学习,还要在空闲时间做家务。我真希望自己有八只胳膊和腿,像章鱼一样。
Maria:
Me too. Sometimes I do want to give it up. I can't deal with so many things at a time.
我也是。有时候我真想放弃,我不能同时处理好所有的事情。
Ben:
When is your Adult College Entrance Exam?
你的成人高考是什么时候?
Maria:
It's close coming up at the end of this month. That will be no more than 15 days from now on.
就在这个月底,离现在只有不到15天了。
Ben:
Oh, my Adult College Entrance Exam is also around then. I don't know if I can pass it.
哦,我的成人高考也快了。我不知道自己能不能通过呢。
Maria:
Why don't you take the CPA exam? You are already a good accountant, having so many years of experience.
你为什么不考注册会计师呀?你已经是个好会计了,有多年的经验。
Ben:
I just want to study in a college, majoring in economics. I've had this dream for a long time.
我只想在大学里学经济,那是我长久以来的梦想。
Maria:
I understand.
我知道。
Ben:
Oh, this class ends very late. Do you have anyone to pick you up?
噢,这里很晚才放学,会有人来接你吗?
Maria:
Don't worry, I can drive home and there won't be any problem.
别担心,我能开车回家,没有什么问题的。