Mom:Come to think of it, you should get out your English books and catch up on your reading assignments.

Lily:But I don't have any reading assignments.

Mom:Then review for your test. You'll do even better. And maybe reading will help you get to sleep.

Lily:Aw, Mom-you're such a drag.

Mom:You say that now, Lily, but you'll thank me later. I'm your mom, and mother knows best.

Come to think of it...

说起这个，就让我想到…

A: Come to think of it, I do need your help.

我突然想到，我需要你的帮忙

B: Well, I am busy until next week.

嗯，我会一直忙到下星期前。

catch up on something

跟上(落后的进度)

We have to get together and catch up on old times.

你必须振作起来，跟上过去的进度。

assignment (n.)

作业

A: Do you want to go to a movie tonight?

你今晚想去看电影吗?

B: I can't. I have an assignment due tomorrow.

我不行，我明天要交一份作业。

drag (n.)

讨厌的人

Wow, I didn't know Lucy was such a drag.

哇，我以前都不知道露西是这么讨厌的人。

妈妈：说起这个让我想到，你该去把英文课本拿出来，把阅读作业看完。

莉莉：但我根本没有阅读作业。

妈妈：那就复习考试要考的东西。你会考得更好。而且读书或许会让你快快睡着。

莉莉：噢，妈——你真讨厌。

妈妈：莉莉，你现在这么说，但你以后会感激我。我是你妈，而妈妈知道什么对你最好