原版英语对话1000个:066 American Life（在线收听）

Todd: OK, Yoko!

Yoko: Yeah!

Todd: We're going to talk about your trip to America.

Yoko: Trip to America. OK.

Todd: OK. When did you go to the U.S.?

Yoko: It's about 4 years ago.

Todd: And what did you do?

Yoko: Actually, I went to Michigan and I worked as a volunteer teacher in public school.

Todd: OK. What was the public school like?

Yoko: It was not big, and so.. it was not big. I don't know how to say that, so what should I say...

Todd: It was just a small school?

Yoko: Yeah. Small school. So only maybe 200 students I think.

Todd: Oh, really!

Yoko: Yeah, it was really small.

Todd: Wow, that is small.

Yoko: Yeah, yeah.

Todd: Did you know all the students?

Yoko: I don't think so. I just visited some classes. Yes.

Todd: So what did you think of America?

Yoko: I think it is a great country for many people who want to try new things.

Todd: OK

Yoko: You know, so for example I did not have any special skills to teach, but they let me to work there as a volunteer, and they gave me a great oppurtunity to meet a lot of students, who are really nice I think.

Todd: Ah, OK. I agree. What were your students like?

Yoko: They were really motivated to learn Japanese, but they didn't learn a lot. They just, they just wanted to play with me, from other countries. Who is from, sorry!

Todd: OK. Do you have any special memories from your trip?

Yoko: Yes, I visited lots of places by myself and I was really afraid of speaking English to people there but they tried to understand me, and they helped me a lot and I really think OK, they are lots of people who are nice all over the world.

Todd: OK. Well, thanks for sharing your story.

Yoko: Good. Thank you.