开口英语

30. Yes, Sir

第30课 是的，老师

The teacher wakes me up from my dream.
老师把我从梦中叫醒。
T: Get up, you lazybones!
起床了，你这懒骨头！
M: Oh… sorry, sir, I must have fallen asleep.
哦……对不起！老师。我一定是睡着了。
T: You bet. And we could see you shaking like a leaf.
当然。我们还看到你抖得好厉害。
M: Really? Wow! Thank goodness I was dreaming.
真的吗？哇！感谢老天爷我是在做梦。
T: What? You were dreaming in class and you are happy about it?
什么？你上课做梦还自呜得意？
M: Uh…yes, sir.
嗯……是的，老师。
T: What? Do you take me for a fool?
什么？你把我当傻瓜吗？
M: Yes, sir…I mean no, sir.
是的，老师……我是说不是，老师。
T: As punishment you are to write, "I must not sleep in class" 100 times.
我要罚你写“我上课时绝不可以打瞌睡”一百遍。
M: No. Sir.
不要，老师。
T: Wrong. You should say, "yes, sir."
错了。你应该说：“是的，老师。”
M: Whatever, sir.
随便，老师。
T: Oh, I give up.
哦，我放弃了。
M:Good, sir.
太好了，老师。

奥巴马2004民主党代会成名演讲

July 27, 2004
On behalf of the great state of Illinois, crossroads of a nation, land of Lincoln, let me express my deep gratitude for the privilege of addressing this convention. Tonight is a particular honor for me because, let's face it, my presence on this stage is pretty unlikely. My father was a foreign student, born and raised in a small village in Kenya. He grew up herding goats, went to school in a tin-roof shack. His father, my grandfather, was a cook, a domestic servant.
But my grandfather had larger dreams for his son. Through hard work and perseverance my father got a scholarship to study in a magical place: America, which stood as a beacon of freedom and opportunity to so many who had come before. While studying here, my father met my mother. She was born in a town on the other side of the world, in Kansas. Her father worked on oil rigs and farms through most of the Depression. The day after Pearl Harbor he signed up for duty, joined Patton's army and marched across Europe. Back home, my grandmother raised their baby and went to work on a bomber assembly line. After the war, they studied on the GI Bill, bought a house through FHA, and moved west in search of opportunity.
And they, too, had big dreams for their daughter, a common dream, born of two continents. My parents shared not only an improbable love; they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or "blessed," believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success. They imagined me going to the best schools in the land, even though they weren't rich, because in a generous America you don't have to be rich to achieve your potential. They are both passed away now. Yet, I know that, on this night, they look down on me with pride.

I stand here today, grateful for the diversity of my heritage, aware that my parents' dreams live on in my precious daughters. I stand here knowing that my story is part of the larger American story, that I owe a debt to all of those who came before me, and that, in no other country on earth, is my story even possible. Tonight, we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation, not because of the height of our skyscrapers, or the power of our military, or the size of our economy. Our pride is based on a very simple premise, summed up in a declaration made over two hundred years ago, "We hold these truths to he self-evident, that all men are created equal. That they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights. That among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."

That is the true genius of America, a faith in the simple dreams of its people, the insistence on small miracles. That we can tuck in our children at night and know they are fed and clothed and safe from harm. That we can say what we think, write what we think, without hearing a sudden knock on the door. That we can have an idea and start our own business without paying a bribe or hiring somebody's son. That we can participate in the political process without fear of retribution, and that our votes will he counted - or at least, most of the time.

This year, in this election, we are called to reaffirm our values and commitments, to hold them against a hard reality and see how we are measuring up, to the legacy of our forbearers, and the promise of future generations. And fellow Americans - Democrats, Republicans, Independents - I say to you tonight: we have more work to do. More to do for the workers I met in Gale□□urg, Illinois, who are losing their union jobs at the Maytag plant that's moving to Mexico, and now are having to compete with their own children for jobs that pay seven bucks an hour. More to do for the father I met who was losing his job and choking back tears, wondering how he would pay $4,500 a month for the drugs his son needs without the health benefits he counted on. More to do for the young woman in East St. Louis, and thousands more like her, who has the grades, has the drive, has the will, but doesn't have the money to go to college.

Don't get me wrong. The people I meet in small towns and big cities, in diners and office parks, they don't expect government to solve all their problems. They know they have to work hard to get ahead and they want to. Go into the collar counties around Chicago, and people will tell you they don't want their tax money wasted by a welfare agency or the Pentagon. Go into any inner city neighborhood, and folks will tell you that government alone can't teach kids to learn. They know that parents have to parent, that children can't achieve unless we raise their expectations and turn off the television sets and eradicate the slander that says a black youth with a book is acting white. No, people don't expect government to solve all their problems. But they sense, deep in their bones, that with just a change in priorities, we can make sure that every child in America has a decent shot at life, and that the doors of opportunity remain open to all. They know we can do better. And they want that choice.

In this election, we offer that choice. Our party has chosen a man to lead us who embodies the best this country has to offer. That man is John Kerry. John Kerry understands the ideals of community, faith, and sacrifice, because they've defined his life. From his heroic service in Vietnam to his years as prosecutor and lieutenant governor, through two decades in the United States Senate, he has devoted himself to this country. Again and again, we've seen him make tough choices when easier ones were available. His values and his record affirm what is best in us.
John Kerry believes in an America where hard work is rewarded. So instead of offering tax breaks to companies shipping jobs overseas, he'll offer them to companies creating jobs here at home. John Kerry believes in an America where all Americans can afford the same health coverage our politicians in Washington have for themselves. John Kerry believes in energy independence, so we aren't held hostage to the profits of oil companies or the sabotage of foreign oil fields. John Kerry believes in the constitutional freedoms that have made our country the envy of the world, and he will never sacrifice our basic liberties nor use faith as a wedge to divide us. And John Kerry believes that in a dangerous world, war must be an option, but it should never he the first option.

A while back, I met a young man named Shamus at the VFW Hall in East Moline, Illinois. He was a good-looking kid, six-two or six-three, clear-eyed, with an easy smile. He told me he'd joined the Marines and was heading to Iraq the following week. As I listened to him explain why he'd enlisted, his absolute faith in our country and its leaders, his devotion to duty and service, I thought this young man was all any of us might hope for in a child. But then I asked myself: Are we serving Shamus as well as he was serving us? I thought of more than 900 service men and women, sons and daughters, hu□□ands and wives, friends and neighbors, who will not be returning to their hometowns. I thought of families I had met who were struggling to get by without a loved one's full income, or whose loved ones had returned with a limb missing or with nerves shattered, but who still lacked long-term health benefits because they were reservists. When we send our young men and women into harm's way, we have a solemn obligation not to fudge the numbers or shade the truth about why they're going, to care for their families while they're gone, to tend to the soldiers upon their return, and to never ever go to war without enough troops to win the war, secure the peace, and ear

29. Just a Dream

第29课 恶梦一场

One day I was at home listening to music when suddenly I felt a pain in my neck.
有一天我在家里听音乐的时候，脖子突然感到疼痛。
As I tried to turn my head, I heard my neck crack.
当我想要转头时，便听到自己的脖子发出啪啪的声音。
I got the fright of my life.
我吓得魂都没了。
I was so scared that I could feel my legs trembling.
我怕得可以感觉到自己的腿在抖。
"What's the matter with me?" I thought to myself.
我心里想：“我到底怎么了？”
Just then, I felt myself slapped by someone.
就在那时，我感觉到自己被人拍了一下。
I opened my eye and saw my teacher standing over me with an angry look in his face.
我睁开眼睛看到老师面有愠色的站在我身边。
I realized then that I had been dreaming.
当时我恍然大悟，原来我是在做梦。
I didn't mind getting caught dozing off in class.
我倒不在乎上课打瞌睡被逮到：
I was happy what happened was just a dream.
我很高兴那只是一场梦。

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Ellen： Hello there, Robbie. What are you doing up this late?
Robbie： Reading.
Ellen： Reading? At this hour? Ah, come on, Robbie. What are you doing up this late?
Robbie： Things on my mind.
Ellen： Do you care to talk about them?
Robbie： Sure, if you don't mind listening.
Ellen： Robbie, Robbie, remember me? I'm your mother. If you have something you want to talk about, I'm always prepared to listen.
Robbie： You haven't been around much lately.
Ellen： So that's it. OK, let's talk.
Robbie： You and Dad are like ships that pass in the night. Dad works hard, and he works late. You work hard on all your committees, and you work late.
Ellen： I thought you were proud of the work I do.
Robbie： I am, Mom. Real proud. You are one fantastic mom, but...but I've been noticing how little quality time you spend with Dad and me... and the family.
Ellen： It's a real problem, Robbie. I know it.
Robbie： I'm concerned. There must be a way that Day and you can spend more time together.
Ellen： Well, we always talk about taking a vacation together with the family.
Robbie： I think you ought to take a vacation away from the family-alone. Kind of a second honeymoon.
Ellen： It would be wonderful, but our schedules won't allow it.
Robbie： I think I have an idea.
Ellen： You do?
Robbie： Yup. I think I have an idea that will bring Dad and you together in a more scheduled way.
Ellen： What is it?
Robbie： Well, you know how Dad is always talking about the kids in the ward and how important it is for them to be paid attention to?
Ellen： Yes.
Robbie： Well...and how hard it i because the doctors and murses are so busy?
Ellen： Yes.
Robbie： Well, how would it be if you took some time to work with Dad towards solving that problem?
Ellen： I don't get it.
Robbie： Like setting up a regular weekly reading program. You and Dad. You and Dr.Philip Stewart-going to the children's ward once or twice a week and reading to them.
Ellen： Not bad. Not a bad idea, Robbie. As a matter of fact, it fits right in with something I'm working on right now with the school-board committee.
Robbie： What's that?
Ellen： I've been trying to work out a program in the public school that will bring parents and teachers together once a week to read to the students-their own children, really. By doing that, it will encourage reading.
Robbie： So it might fit in with a program for reading to the kids in the hospital.
Ellen： You're right. We'll do it! I'm going to talk to Daddy about it right now.
Robbie： But Dad was so exhausted when he came home from work. Why don't you talk to him about it tomorrow?
Ellen： You are a very smart young man, Robbie. I think I'll wait until tomorrow.
Robbie： You won't forget, will you?
Ellen： Believe me, I won't. It is a great idea, and I promise you I won't forget.
Robbie： Thanks, Mom.
Ellen： Thank you, Robbie.

55.Use a Tissue

A: Don't wipe your nose on your sleeve.
B: But I don't have a tissue.
A: Then go find a tissue in the bathroom.
B: I didn't have time to get one from there.
A: Your sleeves are not tissues.
B: But Mom, all my friends use their sleeves.
A: That doesn't make it right.
B: I saw Dad wipe his nose on his sleeve yesterday.
A: I will talk to your father about that.
B: I bet Dad did it all the time when he was my age.
A: Your daddy was a good little boy.
B: How do you know? Were you his mommy, too?

55.要用纸巾

别用你的袖子擦鼻涕。
但是我没有纸巾。
那就到洗手间找个纸巾。
我没有时间从那里拿纸巾。
你的袖子不是纸巾。
但是妈妈，我所有的朋友都用他们的袖子。
那也不对。
我昨天看到爸爸用他的袖子擦鼻涕了。
我会跟你爸爸谈的。
我敢打赌爸爸在我这个年纪的时候一直这么做。
你爸爸当时是个好男孩。
你怎么知道？难道你也是他妈妈？


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28. Going on a Diet 节食

Little Johnny is talking to his mother.
小约翰尼正和他妈妈说话。
J: How come you always make me do things I don't want to?
为什么你总是要我做我不想做的事？
M: What do you mean?
你这话怎么说？
J: Well, for instance, you always force me to eat steaks, pork chops and chicken, day in and day out.
嗯，举个例子，你每天都强迫我吃牛排、猪排和鸡肉。
M: Ok. What do you want?
好吧。那你想吃什么？
J: All I want is vegetables and fruit from now on.
从现在起我只要吃蔬菜和水果。
M: What's wrong with you? Are you sick?
你怎么了？你生病了吗？
J: No, but I want to go on a diet.
没有，可是我想要节食。
M: Why?
为什么？
J: Everyone's calling me Fatty at school.
学校里每个人都叫我“小胖”。
M: Oh… I get it now.
哦……现在我懂了。

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