【新外研版】教材帮必修第一册 Unit 3 Understanding ideas
Like Father， Like Son
Grandfather:And...I win!
(Son enters room.)
Father:Not again!Oh look, here comes my boy.How are you, son?
Son:(nervously approaching the table)Erm...Dad,can we talk?
Father:Sure!You know you can always turn to your dad for a chat.
Son:OK.Here it is. I've decided not to go to university.I want to focus on my band and have a career in music when I leave school.
Father:(raising his voice in surprise)You can't be serious!What about your future career as a lawyer?!
Son:I knew you'd say that.You just assume I want to be a lawyer, but that's only because you are a lawyer.
Father:What's wrong with being a lawyer?Lawyers help people and are respected by others.
Son:Yes,but I'm not interested in law.I want to work in a studio, not a court.
Grandfather:(looking at Father)Calm down.OK?
Father:(ignoring Grandfather's words)Stop daydreaming!Playing in a band is not a job.
Son:Of course it is!The music industry is developing fast now.Making music is a job.
Grandfather:(stepping between Father and Son and raising his voice)Hey!I told you to calm down, both of you!
Father:But I told him to study something useful at university!
Grandfather:(laughing)Easy,son!I remember when you were his age,you said that you wanted to be a professional football player.
Father:And you wanted me to be an engineer!
Grandfather:I just wanted you to be happy, and an engineer — a happy engineer.
Father:But in the end,you just advised me to think carefully.
Grandfather:Yes,and you have found the career that suits your talents.I'm so proud of you.Your son is proud of you,too.
Son:Of course I am, but I have different talents.
Grandfather:(turning to Son)Why don't you also take my advice and think carefully before jumping in with both feet?
Son:Well, I could try...
Grandfather:If you go to university and play music at the same time, you will have two options for your future.And I'm sure playing in a band will help you make lots of new friends at university.
Father:Yes,lots of new lawyer friends!
Son:(with a sigh)Dad...