20. America Is So Different from China
美国跟中国差别太大了

A: Hi, Jim, how are you doing?
嗨，吉姆，你好吗？

B: Not too bad. It’s hard getting used to so many things. America is so different from China.
还行。一下子适应这么多新东西是件不容易的事。美国跟中国差别太大了。

A: How do American students compare with students in your country?
美国学生和你们国家的学生相比怎样？

B: Our students are more serious. Much more serious.
我们国家的学生比较认真。远远比美国学生认真。

A: What outside interest do they have?
他们有些什么课外兴趣呢？

B: Some students are interested in music, sports or relationships, but there really isn’t much time to pursue outside interests.
有的喜欢音乐、体育或交友，但他们追求课外兴趣的时间却很少。

A: Wow! That is different from America.
哇！那跟美国不一样。

B: It’ s just one difference.
这只是一点差别。

A: Well, I’m sure having extra free time shouldn’t be too tough to get used to.
我想你肯定不太难适应拥有这么多的业余时间。

B: No, it will be great. I am already thinking about all the great things I can do.
是啊，这样才好。我已经想了很多可以做的事了。

A: Just don’t get carried away and forget all about your studies.
只是别太离谱，忘了功课。

额外成就感

be serious about 认真对待
* Is he serious about wanting to be a doctor?
他真的想当一名医生吗?
* Are you really serious about him?
你对他真的有意思吗?