SUE: Now I've heard something about Paxton Nature Reserve.

苏：我听说过帕克斯顿自然区的一些情况。

It's a good place for spotting unusual birds, isn't it?

那是一个适宜观察罕见鸟类的好地方，是吗？

MARTIN: That's right - throughout the year.

马丁：没错，一年四季都可以。

There is a lake there, as well as a river, and they provide a very attractive habitat.

那里有个湖，还有河，那里的风景很美。

So it's a good idea to bring binoculars if you have them.

如果你们有望远镜的话可以带过去。

And just at the moment you can see various flowers that are pretty unusual - the soil at Paxton isn't very common.

这个季节你们还可以观赏很多罕见的花。帕克斯顿的土壤比较特殊。

They're looking good right now.

现在它们开得很好。

SUE: Right. My husband will be particularly interested in that.

苏：好的。我丈夫应该会很喜欢。

MARTIN: And there is going to be a talk and slide show about mushrooms - and you'll be able to go out and pick some afterwards and study the different varieties.

马丁：那里还有关于蘑菇的语音和ppt讲解。在学习不同种类的蘑菇之后，你们还可以出去采摘一些。

SUE: Uhuh. And is it possible for children to swim in the river?

苏：嗯。那孩子可以在河里游泳吗？

MARTIN: Yes. Part of it has been fenced off to make it safe for children to swim in.

马丁：可以。有些带栅栏的安全区域可以供孩子们游泳。

It's very shallow, and there's a lifeguard on duty whenever it's open.

那里很浅，而且还会有救生员在旁监视。

The lake is too deep, so swimming isn't allowed there.

但湖还是挺深的，所以禁止在里面游泳。

SUE: OK, we must remember to bring their swimming things, in case we go to Paxton.

苏：好的，如果去帕克斯顿的话我得记着给他们带游泳的装备。

How long does it take to get there by car from Burnham?

从博纳姆开车回去要多久啊？

MARTIN: About 20 minutes, but parking is very limited, so it's usually much easier to go by bus - and it takes about the same time.

马丁：大概20分钟吧，但是停车位比较紧张，所以一般坐车过去比较方便，花费的时间也差不多。

SUE: Right. Well, I'll discuss the options with the rest of the family.

苏：好。我会跟家人一起讨论一下其他的安排。

Thanks very much for all your help.

非常感谢您的帮助。

MARTIN: You're welcome.

马丁：不客气。

SUE: Goodbye.

苏：再见。

MARTIN: Bye.

马丁：再见。