走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT I
1 . I never realized that.我從來沒有意識到這點。
2 . It's a serious matter for a lot of us.對我們許多人來說這可是個嚴重的問題。
3 . No problem, Grandpa.沒有關係爺爺。
4 . For some reason, I couldn't get a handle on it.因為某些原因， 我就是開不了竅。
5 . the plans for the community center這項修建社區中心的計劃
6 . The old library building on Chestnut Street,Chestnut街老圖書館，
7 . Stay ... stay.再待一會兒……再一會兒。
8 . I see what you mean.我明白你的意思。
9 . He lives alone他一個人生活
10 . I know you want to get to it.我知道你想要開始啦。
11 . Don't let us keep you from your math tutoring, Robbie.別讓我們妨礙你的數學家教， Robbie。
12 . My final exam is next Tuesday.期終考就在下週二。
13 . Ah! I'll read it to you.啊！ 我來讀給你聽聽。
14 . I told you. He'll use any excuse to avoid math.我說嘛 ，他就是要找各種藉口來逃避數學。
15 . Part of the building for older people,建築物中的一部分給老年人用，
16 . It is. Come on out to the patio.的確如此。請到院子裡來吧。
17 . I can't wait.我迫不及待。
18 . What's the problem?是什麼問題？
19 . I remember now. Right. Hi.我現在想起來了。對了。嗨。
20 . Ping-Pong tables, soda machines, and lots of music.乒乓球， 汽水販賣機， 熱鬧的音樂。
21 . The editorial in this paper has my friend Nat Baker real upset.這張報紙上的社論著實令我的朋友Nat Baker不高興。
22 . Then, in college, I became good at it.然後， 在大學， 我變得很精於數學。
23 . He doesn't have any family with him.他沒有家人和他在一起。
24 . I really appreciate you coming over to help me with my math.我真的很感謝你過來幫我補習數學。
25 . I was. But not in high school.說的對。但高中時不好。
26 . He'll do anything to avoid getting down to math lessons,他老是設法想逃避數學，
27 . She's coming over this morning to help me with my math.她今天早晨要過來幫我補習數學。
28 . He's coming over to talk about it.他就是要來談這個問題。
29 . for the repainting of the interior of the building用來重新粉刷內部
30 . I was the same way.我當年也是這樣。
31 . to be with people--people his own age.和別人交往像他那般年紀的人。
32 . Is it that serious a problem, Grandpa?這個問題有那麼重要嗎，爺爺？
33 . But there's the old community center on Elm Street.但是在Elm街有一個舊的社區中心。
34 . I wasn't good at it, and I didn't like studying it.我不精於此道， 也不愛去學它。
35 . That's why the new community center is a good idea.這就是為什麼說新的社區中心是個好主意。
36 . Then there's hope for Robbie.看來Robbie 還有希望。
37 . But you had to be good at math.但是你數學一定很好。
38 . Due to lack of funds由於缺乏經費
39 . Is something the matter, Grandpa?怎麼了，爺爺？
40 . was supposed to be made into a community center原計劃改成一個社區交誼中心
41 . to serve the senior citizens為Riverdale的老年人
42 . Hi, Mr. Baker. We met before.嗨， Baker先生， 我們以前見過面。
43 . before getting to the tough stuff--math.在對付難纏的東西 數學 之前。
44 . Don't let me interrupt you.別讓我打攪你們。
45 . have been postponed indefinitely.被迫無限期延緩。"
46 . and depends on places like a community center主要靠社區中心這樣的地方
47 . Do you want something cold to drink?想喝點什麼冰涼的東西嗎？
48 . Nice to meet you, Mr. Baker.很高興見到你， Baker先生。
49 . and for the furniture needed,和購買必需家俱，
50 . if you skip it now.假如你現在略過它的話。