1--Now that it’s the new year, I’ve decided to turn over a new leaf.
 
2--Yeah? You finally decided to wipe the slate clean?
 
1--You got it! I have a new job, I’m living in a new city, with new friends! This is my opportunity to make some small changes in the way I live my life.
 
2--So what are you going to do? Take up an art class or something?
 
1--Well, first of all, I’ve decided to stop smoking. It’s not that I’m pinching pennies or anything, it’s just that I’ve been smoking since I was sixteen, and I think it’s time to stop.
 
2--I’m with you on that one. Anything else you’re planning on doing?
 
1--One last thing, I’ve decided to come out of the closet.
 
2--It’s about time!
 
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注解：
 
1.leaf叶子
2.opportunity时机
3.Take up开始从事
 
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译文：
 
1--既然现在是新年，我决定重新开始。
2--真的吗？你终于决定重新开始？
1--说对了，我有了新的工作，和新朋友居住在新城市。这是改变下生活方式的好机会。
2--那你打算做什么？参加艺术班还是做别的事？
1--首先，我决定戒烟。并不是我想省钱，而是从16岁我就开始抽烟，我认为是时候戒烟了。
2--我支持你。还打算做别的事吗？
1--最后一件事，我决定公开同性恋。
2--那只是时间问题！