走遍美國
The Community Center(社區中心) ACT II
1 . But we can't do it without talking to the young people.但我們不能在沒有跟年輕人談談的情 下就去做。
2 . and collect the furniture we need.募集我們需要的傢俱。
3 . but they probably had other things on their minds.但他們也許還有其他的事想要做。
4 . with one real intergenerational program.用一套真正跨輩份的活動。
5 . Frankly, I thought they'd be here, but ...老實說 我原以為他們會在這兒 但……
6 . As I said, mostly the building just needs a good cleaning.就像我先前所說的 這棟建築物大部份僅需要好好打掃一下
7 . And a good paint job.還需要好好的粉刷。
8 . Tuesday or Wednesday.星期二或者星期三。
9 . I could probably tell what it requires to fix it up.我大致能說出修復它需要些什麼。
10 . We've got permission to go inside the old building我們已獲 進入那棟老建築物
11 . Tomorrow. Yes. We'll meet tomorrow morning, right here.明天。對， 我們明天早晨會面， 就在這兒。
12 . That's fine with me. I can do it either day.對我來說時間很適合。兩天中哪一天我都可以。
13 . How much paint, how many hours of work ...多少油漆， 多少小時的工作量……
14 . and used to play drums with the jazz band on weekends.週末還經常在爵士樂隊中打鼓。
15 . I wish Robbie and Alexandra had come to this meeting.我真希望Robbie和Alexandra已經來參加開會。
16 . I can get some of my friends to go around the neighborhood我可以叫我的朋友們在這社區
17 . And programs that don't leave anyone out.而且是些不排拒任何人的活動。
18 . It's not like Robbie.這不像是Robbie的作為。
19 . I'll find the people to help do it.我可以找人來幫忙。
20 . When can I do that? I'd be happy to.我什麼時候可以去看 我很樂意做這項工作。
21 . and make sure that it is in good condition確定它狀 良好
22 . I thought so, too.我也這樣想。
23 . I wonder what the problem is.我不知道發生了什麼問題。
24 . If only Robbie and Alexandra were here.要是Robbie和Alexandra在這兒多好。
25 . Robbie left early this morning to meet Alexandra. Robbie早上很早出去接Alexandra。
26 . A community center一個社區中心
27 . And I've got some delicious Danish pastry for you.我為你們準備了一些可口的丹麥點心。
28 . I'd like you to meet my friend Malcolm Stewart.我來為你介紹我的朋友Malcolm Stewart。
29 . They had some ideas about getting the place fixed up.他們對於怎麼樣修復這個地方有些構想。
30 . And this is Abe Lucas. You must remember Abe.這是Abe Lucas。你一定記得Abe。
31 . I wonder if you would take a look at the old library我不知道你是否可以看一看舊圖書館
32 . but to help with the paint job.還要幫忙粉刷。
33 . Perhaps they'll show up. In the meantime,也許他們會露面。在這等待期間
34 . Come in, come in. Please, come in.請進， 請進。請進來。
35 . with the kinds of programs that fit everyone.擁有適合任何人的各式活動。
36 . That would be very helpful.你這樣做幫忙可大噢。
37 . That's what I came to ask you to do, Malcolm.這正是我來請你做的， Malcolm。
38 . It's OK. I'm sure they meant well,沒有關 。我敢說他們有心幫忙
39 . Oh, sure I do. Hi, Abe.噢，我當然記得。嗨， Abe。
40 . He ran the drugstore他經營藥房
41 . I'll do it. I'll talk to them.我來做， 我去跟他們談一談。
42 . Not just to go around the neighborhood asking for furniture,不僅在這社區募傢俱，
43 . Then we have to furnish it.然後我們還得裝潢擺設。
44 . We get our friends to roll their sleeves up and get to work.我們召集我們的朋友共同捲起袖子來做。
45 . That's backbreaking work and may be too much for us.這可是累人的工作， 我們可能負荷不了。
46 . Tomorrow morning it is.確定是明天早晨。
47 . If he says he's going to be here, he's here.假如他說他要來這兒 他就一定會來。
48 . Where's your grandson Robbie and his friend Alexandra?你的孫子Robbie和他的朋友Alexandra呢？
49 . Hello, Joanne. Nice to meet you.好， Joanne。很高興見到 。
50 . I'd really like to.我真的希望幫忙。