6.5.4 令人失望的成绩

5.4 Disappointing Marks 令人失望的成绩

M: What would you say if I told you I was going to quit school?

W: I’d say: think twice about it. Well, you are not going to quit school, are you?

M: I don't know. I failed my exam.

W: What did you get?

M: A B plus.

W: That's not bad.

M: But I should have aced it. I mean I finished the paper so quickly, thinking it's a piece of cake. But when I knew my result, I was like "what? That can't be true!"

W: Listen, John. I understand that you are such an excellent student and I know you must have lots of stress, but you really want to give up?

M: No, I don't. I just don't know how to handle this. This is my first time, you know.

W: I know. Don't worry. Do you know what you should do?

M: What?

W: You need to blow off some steam. The world is not on your shoulder.

M: How?

W: Forget about school and exams. Come over to my house and have fun. I have some really good DVDs.

M: Thanks. But I really don't feel like watching movies tonight. I have to get an early start in the morning.

W: Then go to bed and have a good sleep.

M: I guess that's what I need. Thanks. You're being a really good friend.

W: Of course I am. Well, pleasant dreams!

M: Thanks, bye.