2015年ESL之日常生活 15 Experiencing a Drought（在线收听）

Experiencing a Drought 

Fabian: How long do you think this drought is going to last? 

Lia: I have no idea, but I’m not worried. I grew up in the desert. Not having enough precipitation was just a fact of life. 

Fabian: Yes, but people here aren’t used to getting this little rainfall. Their livelihood depends on having a reliable water supply for their crops. 

Lia: You make it sound like we’re experiencing another Dust Bowl when the water table is just a little low. 

Fabian: I think it’s a little more serious than that. 

Lia: What we need here is a reservoir. That would give this town the water reserves it needs in case of a drought. 

Fabian: What we really need are fewer dust storms and more thunderstorms. 

Lia: And for people to stop over farming. That and deforestation are half the problem. 

Fabian: You may be right, but that’s not what people want to hear right now. They need some relief. 

Lia: Maybe the town’s water conservation efforts will make a difference. 

Fabian: Well, I’m certainly willing to stop bathing if it’ll help. 

Lia: I thought you already had. 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse