走遍美國
Making a Difference(當仁不讓) ACT I
1 . without cultural programs in our school.我們的學校裡沒有文化活動。
2 . But he wants to cut the school budget!但他想削減學校的預算！
3 . You know something, Ellen?知道一件事嗎， Ellen？
4 . I don't believe it!我簡直難以相信！
5 . no concert, no stage presentations.沒有音樂會， 沒有舞蹈表演。
6 . but if Boswell wins但是假如Boswell贏了？
7 . and he doesn't know anything而他毫無所知
8 . Well, I'm not sure. Ellen.噢， 我無法肯定， Ellen。
9 . But I do need some publicity但我需要一些宣傳，
10 . I'd like your help.我要請你幫忙。
11 . Maybe some of us would like to pay a little bit more也許我們之中有一些人願意多付一點錢
12 . But who's going to pay for all of this?但誰來為這些付錢呢？
13 . Vote for Ellen Stewart. She cares.投Ellen Stewart一票。她關心。"
14 . Nobody. That's the problem.沒有人。這就是問題所在。
15 . Well, if I run for office,嗯 ，假如我出來競選公職，
16 . Well, it sounds to me like Carter Boswell噢 ，聽起來好像Carter Boswell
17 . I want our children to learn我要孩子們學習到
18 . Oh, not if I can stop him!噢， 要是我能阻止他， 他就甭想！
19 . and I think he believes而我認為他相信
20 . But I need some information.但我需要一些資料。
21 . and that I care about our children.而且知道我關心我們的孩子。
22 . I think you can make a difference, Ellen.我覺得你可以發揮影響力 ，Ellen。
23 . and a new paint job in the schoolrooms.和重新油漆教室。
24 . Lots of people are tired of higher taxes.許多人對於增稅很厭煩。
25 . that the taxpayers will vote for him納稅人會投他一票
26 . It's not a bad plan.這是個不錯的計劃。
27 . No music, no dance,沒有音樂， 沒有舞蹈，
28 . You asked to see me.你要求見我。
29 . Actually, it's the only newspaper.事實上， 它是唯一的報紙。
30 . running for the school board.競選聯合校董會董事。
31 . I think a lot of people will vote for you我想很多人會投票支持你
32 . I'm editor of the most influential newspaper in Riverdale.我是Riverdale最有影響力的報紙的編輯。
33 . is going to win this seat on the board.穩登聯合校董會董事的寶座了。
34 . Well, that is news.噢， 這可是個新聞。
35 . it takes a little bit of money to run a campaign.競選活動需要花一些錢。
36 . Lots of people want their taxes許多人希望他們繳的稅金
37 . Your mother is thinking of你媽媽正考慮
38 . know that I'm running for office知道我正在競選公職，
39 . But what do you care about?但你關心什麼呢？
40 . the music, the concerts.音樂，音樂會。
41 . What would you like to see me about?你找我什麼貴事？
42 . Why does he want to do that?為什麼他要那麼做呢？
43 . Hey, that's terrific, Mom!嗨 ，太棒了， 媽媽！
44 . you wouldn't need as much money.不需要花多少錢。
45 . Do you have a story?你有什麼新聞故事呢
46 . Will you announce that I'm running?你會發表我參加競選的消息嗎？
47 . A lot of people would like my help.許多人要我幫助。
48 . Maybe I'll run against him.也許我與他競選。
49 . Will you help me if I do run?假如我真的競選 ，你會幫我忙嗎？
50 . the voters will have a clear choice.投票人可以有明確的選擇。