地道美语听力练习:还清债务一身轻松

Martin:One hundred eleven days and counting.

Georgina:Are you counting down to something?

Martin:I'm counting down to the day when my student loans will be discharged.

I only took this job because it qualifies for the loan forgiveness program.

Georgina:But you've worked here for over two years already.

You mean you've been working to pay off your student loans all this time?

Martin:That's right. I took out loans to subsidize my college education.

After I graduated, I had a choice to either start repaying the loans or work in a public service job for three years.

Georgina:Three years is a long commitment.

Martin:You're telling me, but I had no choice.

It was either that or be indebted for the next 10 to 15 years. I couldn't take that.

Georgina:Now I get it.

Martin:Get what?

Georgina:I've noticed you've been happier lately and I thought you were finally enjoying your work here, but now I know it's because you're getting closer to getting out from under your loans.

Martin:That's right. In less than four months I'll be free at last, free at last!