Anna: Mom, can I go to the shopping center with John? He just got his driver's license.
安娜：妈妈，我能和约翰去购物中心吗？他刚刚取得驾照。
Mom: No way! I don't think sixteen-year-olds should be allowed to drive. They aren't serious enough. I'm worried about your safety.
妈妈：没门儿!我认为不应该允许16岁的青少年开车。他们不够谨慎。我担心你的安全。
Anna: But Gaby's getting her ears pierced at the shopping center and I want to watch.
安娜：但是加比正在购物中心打耳洞，我想去看看。
Mom: Sixteen-year-olds shouldn't be allowed to get their ears pierced either. They're too young.
妈妈：16岁的青少年也不应该被允许打耳洞，他们太年轻了。
Anna: I agree, but it's fun to watch. Can I take the bus then?
安娜：我赞同，但观看一下挺有趣的。那么我可以乘公共汽车吗？
Mom: Well, OK.
妈妈：哦，好的。
Anna: Great! I want to buy a new skirt, too.
安娜：太棒了！我也想买一条新裙子。
Mom: What kind of skirt? Maybe I should go with you.
妈妈：什么样的裙子？或许我应该和你一起去。
Anna: Aww, Mom. I'm not a child. I think teenagers should be allowed to choose their own clothes.
安娜：啊，妈妈，我不是一个孩子了。我认为青少年应该被允许选择他们自己的衣服。
Mom: Well, I just want to make sure you get something nice.
妈妈：嗯，我只是想确保你能买到好的东西。
