(口語訓練)bedtime 睡覺時間
Mom: It’s time for bed.
該睡覺了。
Son: But I’m not sleepy, mom. Can I stay up and watch more TV?
媽媽,但是我一點也不困。我能再看一會兒電視嗎?
Mom: It’s already past 11. You have school tomorrow. You’ll be sleepy all day tomorrow if you don’t sleep well tonight.
已經11點多了。你明天還要上學。如果你今天晚上休息不好的.話,明天一天會犯困的。
Son: I know, but I promise I won’t be sleepy tomorrow. I work really hard.
我知道,但是我保證明天不犯困。我學習很努力的。
Mom: Don’t you have a exam coming up soon? I am sure you could spend more time preparing for those.
你不是快要考試了嗎?我肯定你可以多花點時間準備的。
Son: Oh, I nearly forgot the exams.
哦,我差點忘了,還有考試呢。
Mom: You do well in the math, but your history is not good enough. Am I right?
Son: Yeah, I guess so. Maybe I could go to sleep now and get up early to review the lessons tomorrow.
是的,是這樣的。或許我應該現在就睡覺,明天早點起來複習功課。
Mom: An excellent idea. Work now and play later.
好主意,先學習後玩。
Son: I know you’re right. School is more important than TV. But can I watch one more show then go to bed?
你說的是對的。學習比看電視重要。不過我能再看一個節目再去睡覺嗎?
Mom: No, now is bedtime.
不行,現在就睡覺。