Ann:
Could you give me a favor? 

你能帮我个忙吗?
Lily:
What’s up? 

什么事?
Ann:
My Japanese exam is on the way, but I have a lot of essays to write during this week. 

我的日语考试快到了,但是这周我还有很多篇文章没有写。
Lily:
And then? 

然后呢?
Ann:
Could you help me to write five essays? 

你能帮我写五篇吗?
Lily:
I am sorry. I wish I could help you, but I can’t. 

很抱歉,可惜我帮不了你。
Ann:
Why? I know you have time off this week. 

为什么?我知道你这周有时间啊。
Lily:
I should have had time off, but now the instructor asked me to help me to do the experiment. I am so sorry. 

我本来是有的,但是我的老师叫我帮他做实验,我很抱歉。
Ann:
Who could I ask for help? I should spend some time on my Japanese. 

我能找谁帮忙呢?我得花点时间在日语上。
Lily:
Your roommate, Maggie is good at writing and I believe she could help you. 

你舍友,玛姬很擅长写作,我想她可以帮你。