A Are you feeling better today, Bill? 比尔,你今天觉得好点了吗?
B Well, it's hard to say. I cough a lot in the evening. 额,很难说。晚上我咳得很厉害。
A You'd better give up smoking. It's bad for your health. 你最好戒烟。吸烟有害健康。
B You're right, but you know, it's hard to give up an old habit. 你说得对,但是你知道的,戒掉旧习惯是很困难的。
A But you should make up your mind first. 但是你首先应该下定决心。
B You know, I often have to work till late at night. I need something to keep me awake. 你知道的,我晚上经常要工作到很晚。我需要一些东西让我保持清醒。
A Why don't you go to bed and get up early? You'll have the same time for work. 你为什么不早睡早起?你同样有时间来工作。
B Thank you for your advice! I'll try it. 谢谢你的建议。我会试一试的。