A: How about we organize a road trip to test out my new set of wheels?
B: Alright. Any thoughts on where to go?
A: I’m thinking of driving along the east coast and staying in Taitung for a long weekend. What do you think?
Photo courtesy of Directorate General of Highways via CNA 照片:公路總局提供/中央社
B: That’s a great idea — but does your vintage car have air conditioning?
A: I’m afraid not, but at least the weather is starting to cool down now. How about this Saturday?
B: Sure. Let’s do it!
A: 我們來規劃一趟公路旅行,試試我的新車,你覺得如何?
B: 好啊。你有想到去哪裡嗎?
A: 我打算沿著東海岸開,然後週末連假待在台東。你覺得呢?
B: 那真是太棒了──不過,你的經典車有空調嗎?
A: 恐怕沒有哦,反正天氣開始變涼了。星期六出發怎麼樣?
B: 當然。就這麼做吧!
(Edward Jones, Taipei Times/台北時報章厚明譯)
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