双语阅读：Mum and Teenage Years 母亲与少年岁月（MP3）

Mum and Teenage Years

母亲与少年岁月

Those Teenage Years

青春年少

When you were 11 years old, she took you and your friends to the different movies. You thanked her by asking to sit in a row.

你11岁时，她带你和朋友去看电影。而你对她的感恩回报，就是请她坐到另一排去。

When you were 12 years old, she warned you not to watch certain TV shows. You thanked her by waiting until she left the house.

你12岁时，她警告你有些电视节目不要看。而你对她的感恩回报，就是等她外出后偏要看。

When you were 13, she suggested a haircut that was becoming. You thanked her by telling her she had no taste.

你13岁时，她建议你把发型修剪得体。而你对她的感恩回报，就是说她一点品味都没有。

When you were 14, she paid for a month away at summer camp. You thanked her by forgetting to write a single letter.

你14岁时，她花钱让你参加一个月的夏令营。而你对她的感恩回报，就是连一封信都不记得给她写。

When you were 15, she came home from work, looking for a hug. You thanked her by having your bedroom door locked.

你15岁时，她下班回到家，期望你能给她一个拥抱。而你对她的感恩回报，就是呆在卧室中将房门紧锁。

When you were 16, she taught you how to drive her car. You thanked her by taking it every chance you could.

你16岁时，她教你学开车。而你对她的感恩回报，就是逮着机会就玩车。

When you were 17, she was expecting an important call. You thanked her by being on the phone all night.

你17岁时，她在等一个重要电话。而你对她的感恩回报，就是电话粥煲了一通宵。

When you were 18, she cried at your high school graduation. You thanked her by staying out partying until dawn.

你18岁时，她为你高中毕业喜极而泣。而你对她的感恩回报，就是在外面参加聚会通宵达旦不回家。

When you were 19, she paid for your college tuition, drove you to campus, carried your bags. You thanked her by saying good-bye outside the dorm so you wouldn’t be embarrassed in front of your friends.

你19岁时，她为你支付大学的学费，开车送你去学校，帮你提包裹行李。而你对她的感恩回报，就是在宿舍门外匆匆说再见，为的是你不致于在朋友面前感到丢人。

When you were 20, she asked whether you were seeing anyone. You thanked her by saying, “It’s none of your business.”

你20岁时，她问你是否在和别人约会。而你对她的感恩回报，就是对她说：“这不关你的事。”