Paula: Richard, I'd like to ask some questions about how to get started on the feature.
保拉:理查德,我想请教一下有关如何着手这个专题的一些问题。
Richard: OK. Shoot.
理查德:好的。说吧。
Paula: Well, firstly, what kind of angle would you like me to write?
保拉:嗯,首先,您希望我从哪个视角来写呢?
Richard: That is something we're happy for you to choose yourself.
理查德:对此我们很乐意由你自己来选择。
Paula: OK. Do you want there to be plenty of interviews, or more of my own writing?
保拉:好的。您希望里面含有大量的采访,还是更多我自己的写作呢?
Richard: You need to do lots of research, and I'd recommend the public library as they have a great section of historical books on the subject, but you don't need to do too many interviews. One or two should be enough.
理查德:你需要做很多调查,我推荐你去公共图书馆,里面有大量关于这一主题的历史著作,但你不需进行太多的采访。一两个应该就够了。
Paula: OK then. And the deadline is midday on Friday?
保拉:好的。截稿日期是星期五的中午?
Richard: As always. You have four more days, so you had better get moving!
理查德:同往常一样。你还有四天的时间,所以赶紧行动吧!