走遍美國
Quality Time(黃金時間) ACT II
1 . It would be wonderful,那倒是很美妙，
2 . It is a great idea,這是個極好的主意。
3 . to read to the students--their own children, really.共同為學生們， 其實就是他們自己的孩子， 朗讀
4 . Things on my mind.想一些事情。
5 . What are you doing up this late?這麼晚了你還沒睡在做什麼？
6 . and I promise you I won't forget.我向你保證， 我不會忘的。
7 . going to the children's ward once or twice a week每星期就去小兒科病房一、兩次
8 . Why don't you talk to him about it tomorrow?何不明天再跟他談？
9 . it fits right in with something I'm working on right now這跟我正在進行的某項小組工作不謀而合
10 . that Dad and you can spend more time together.能使你和爸爸有更多的時間在一起。
11 . I'm your mother.我是你母親。
12 . It's a real problem, Robbie.這確實是個問題 Robbie。
13 . you spend with Dad and me ... and the family.你和父親， 我及全家人共度的。
14 . and how hard it is他還說這件事很難
15 . I think I have an idea.我有一個主意。
16 . You and Dad are like ships that pass in the night.你和爸爸就像在夜晚交錯而過的船一樣。
17 . Dad works hard, and he works late.爸爸工作忙， 而且忙到很晚。
18 . What's that?什麼樣的工作？
19 . I don't get it.我不懂你的話。
20 . how little quality time高品質時光太少了
21 . OK, let's talk.好， 讓我們談談。
22 . Not a bad idea, Robbie.蠻好的主意， Robbie。
23 . But Dad was so exhausted when he came home from work.但爸爸工作回來時已經累得不得了了。
24 . By doing that, it will encourage reading.這樣做能鼓勵閱讀。
25 . that will bring parents and teachers together once a week讓家長們及教師每星期一次
26 . What are you doing up this late?這麼晚你不睡在幹什麼？
27 . I think you ought to我覺得，你們應該
28 . I've been trying我一直努力
29 . So it might fit in with a program這個跟計劃相當吻合
30 . There must be a way總該有個辦法
31 . Do you care to talk about them?你想談談它們嗎？
32 . You are one fantastic mom,是一位好母親。
33 . Believe me, I won't.放心， 我不會的。
34 . to work with Dad towards solving that problem?和爸爸一起來解決這個問題怎麼樣？
35 . I am, Mom.我確實感到驕傲， 媽媽。
36 . that will bring Dad and you使你和爸爸
37 . I think I have an idea我想我有一個辦法
38 . you know how Dad is always talking about知道爸爸時常談起
39 . You haven't been around much lately.最近你在家的時候不多。
40 . I'm going to talk to Daddy about it right now.我現在就去跟爸爸談談這件事。
41 . I think I'll wait until tomorrow.我想我就等明天再談。
42 . You work hard on all your committees,而你總是在各種委員會裡忙，
43 . At this hour?在這個時候？
44 . taking a vacation together--with the family.要一起渡個假， 全家一起。
45 . Well, how would it be if you took some time好， 那你花些時間
46 . and you work late.也工作到很晚。
47 . if you don't mind listening.假如你不介意聽的話。
48 . but ... but I've been noticing但……但我注意到
49 . So that's it.原來是這件事。
50 . and how important it is for them to be paid attention to?以及他們何等需要受人關懷吧？