【突破英文对话】America Is So Different from China 美国跟中国差别太大了

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

 

 

 

A: Hi, Jim, how are you doing? 

 

B: Not too bad. It’s hard getting used to so many things. America is so different from China. 

 

A: How do American students compare with students in your country? 

 

B: Our students are more serious. Much more serious. 

 

A: What outside interest do they have? 

 

B: Some students are interested in music, sports or relationships, but there really isn’t much time to pursue¹ outside interests. 

 

A: Wow! That is different from America. 

 

B: It’ s just one difference. 

 

A: Well, I’m sure having extra free time shouldn’t be too tough to get used to. 

 

B: No, it will be great. I am already thinking about all the great things I can do. 

 

A: Just don’t get carried away and forget all about your studies. 

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vt.继续，从事；追赶，追踪；追求

参考例句：

• He began to pursue an easy and comfortable life.他开始追求安逸舒适的生活。
• This is the path that we shall continue to pursue.这是我们要继续走的道路。