地道美语听力练习:经历一场干旱

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.