PETS-2每日对话练习232
Later, Linger walks into Aduh's dorm with Amanda
Linger: Hi, Aduh. I brought somebody to talk to you.
Amanda: Hi, Aduh, my name's Amanda.
Linger: Amanda's a history student from America. She knows all about American democracy.
Amanda: I used to study electoral politics.
Linger: I brought her to convince you that it's important to vote.
Amanda: Before people voted, they had no choice in their government.
Linger: See? She's really smart.
Amanda: In the beginning, only white males who owned land could vote.
(续上期,下期续)
玲 儿:嗨,阿德。我带了人来跟你谈谈。
亚曼达:嗨,阿德。我叫亚曼达。
玲 儿:亚曼达在美国念的是历史。她对美国民主有全盘的了解。
亚曼达:我过去读的是选举政治。
玲 儿:我带她来说服你投票很重要。
亚曼达:在人民可投票前,他们无法选择政府。
玲 儿:看吧?她真的很聪明。
亚曼达:一开始只有白人男性地主才能投票。
重点解说:
★ dorm (n.) 宿舍
★ electoral (a.) 选举的
★ government (n.) 政府;governor是‘州长’
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