时间:2018-12-26 作者:英语课 分类:2012年ESL之日常生活


英语课

 


Different Political Philosophies 


Carla: Our government should do more to help people who can’t find jobs. 


Adam: Be careful. You’re starting to sound like a socialist 1. Haven’t you always said that you’re a staunch capitalist? 


Carla: Of course, I’m a capitalist, but that doesn’t mean I think the government should be completely hands-off. We pay taxes and the government has a responsibility to take care of its citizens. 


Adam: Ooo, now you’re sounding like a communist. Next thing I know, you’ll be calling for a revolution. 


Carla: I’m serious. I think the government should help people find jobs and pay for their living expenses until they get back on their feet. 


Adam: Okay, but in a capitalistic society, you’re subject to market forces. If people aren’t buying, businesses aren’t producing or providing services. That puts people out of work. Do you think the government should intervene 2


Carla: I just think the government should do more, that’s all. 


Adam: Okay, but that would mean higher taxes. 


Carla: Yes, we should tax the rich, the more the better. 


Adam: Aren’t you among the top 10 percent of income earners? 


Carla: I mean they should tax the one percent! 


Adam: Pass the buck 3, you mean. 


Carla: No, I mean we need better distribution of wealth. Are you with me or against me? 


Adam: That depends on when you’re planning to start the revolution, comrade. 


 


Script by Dr. Lucy Tse 



1 socialist
n.社会主义者;adj.社会主义的
  • China is a socialist country,and a developing country as well.中国是一个社会主义国家,也是一个发展中国家。
  • His father was an ardent socialist.他父亲是一个热情的社会主义者。
2 intervene
vi.干涉,干预,干扰,阻挠
  • When riot broke out,the police were obliged to intervene.发生暴乱时,警察有责任干预。
  • You don't intervene between those two drunks.你不要在那两个酒鬼之间进行调解。
3 buck
n.雄鹿,雄兔;v.马离地跳跃
  • The boy bent curiously to the skeleton of the buck.这个男孩好奇地弯下身去看鹿的骸骨。
  • The female deer attracts the buck with high-pitched sounds.雌鹿以尖声吸引雄鹿。
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