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 . for the repainting of the interior of the building用來重新粉刷內部
3 . 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。
4 . Is it that serious a problem, Grandpa?這個問題有那麼重要嗎，爺爺？
5 . which has been vacant for over a year now,已空了一年多，
6 . Then, in college, I became good at it.然後， 在大學， 我變得很精於數學。
7 . Cola coming up.可樂馬上就來了。
8 . Ah! I'll read it to you.啊！ 我來讀給你聽聽。
9 . Is something the matter, Grandpa?怎麼了，爺爺？
10 . Hi, Mr. Baker. We met before.嗨， Baker先生， 我們以前見過面。
11 . 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。
12 . What's the problem?是什麼問題？
13 . He doesn't have any family with him.他沒有家人和他在一起。
14 . No problem, Grandpa.沒有關係爺爺。
15 . Do you want something cold to drink?想喝點什麼冰涼的東西嗎？
16 . This is Alexandra Pappas, and this is my grandson Robbie,這是Alexandra Pappas ，這是我孫子Robbie
17 . 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。
18 . 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。
19 . to serve the senior citizens為Riverdale的老年人
20 . and depends on places like a community center主要靠社區中心這樣的地方
21 . Come on! You'll hear about it.來吧， 來聽聽。
22 . why you have so many problems with math.為什麼你在數學方面有那麼多問題。
23 . For some reason, I couldn't get a handle on it.因為某些原因， 我就是開不了竅。
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 see what you mean.我明白你的意思。
26 . I'd love some cola, please.請給我可樂。
27 . You're so good in all your other subjects.你別的功課都那樣好。
28 . I know you want to get to it.我知道你想要開始啦。
29 . Then there's hope for Robbie.看來Robbie 還有希望。
30 . But there's the old community center on Elm Street.但是在Elm街有一個舊的社區中心。
31 . Due to lack of funds由於缺乏經費
32 . Don't let us keep you from your math tutoring, Robbie.別讓我們妨礙你的數學家教， Robbie。
33 . I was the same way.我當年也是這樣。
34 . You graduated from engineering school.你是從工學院畢業的。
35 . It's hard for some older people to take all that noise.一些老年人沒辦法忍受那些噪音。
36 . Nat's not as lucky as I am, Robbie.Nat不像我這樣幸運， Robbie。
37 . My final exam is next Tuesday.期終考就在下週二。
38 . The old library building on Chestnut Street,Chestnut街老圖書館，
39 . He'll do anything to avoid getting down to math lessons,他老是設法想逃避數學，
40 . Did you read the story in the paper, Malcolm?你看到報紙上的新聞了嗎 ，Malcolm？
41 . Sit down, Robbie. Let's get to work.坐下來 ，Robbie， 讓我們開始做功課吧。
42 . I was. But not in high school.說的對。但高中時不好。
43 . I thought that was Nat Baker who rang the front doorbell.我還以為是Nat Baker 按大門門鈴呢。
44 . But you had to be good at math.但是你數學一定很好。
45 . He lives alone他一個人生活
46 . Stay ... stay.再待一會兒……再一會兒。
47 . I can't wait.我迫不及待。
48 . A serious matter.一個嚴重的問題。
49 . as well as the younger people of Riverdale.和年輕人服務。
50 . to be with people--people his own age.和別人交往像他那般年紀的人。