听力文本

My father is all yours, Ms. Jibsen.
我父亲来了，吉布森小姐
Hello, Mr. Spivet.
您好，斯比维特先生
Yes. Yes! My dad is listening.
嗯 我爸爸在听
Could you hand him the phone please.
你能让他接电话吗？
No. No! My father is mute, Ms. Jibsen.
不行 我父亲是哑的，吉布森小姐
He can hear you but can only respond in sign language. I will translate everything for you.
他能听见，但只能用手语回话 我可以帮忙翻译给你听
You are the T.S. Spivet that has just invent the magnetic wheel?
您就是那位刚刚发明了磁力轮的T.S.斯比维特先生么？
One second. Father saying ... Yes, I only sent you the blueprints. Because, I didn't have the time to do it.
稍等，父亲说...是的，我只给你们寄了设计图 是因为我没时间把它...做出来
The quest for perpetual movement! I mean, Its the Holy Grail of inventors ... Tell me Mr.Spivet, I take it you live in Montana?
寻找永动机 我是说，这可是创造桂冠上的明珠 跟我说说，斯比维特先生，我想你住在蒙大拿州？
Coppertop ranch.
是的，在铜顶牧场
Longitude 112°44′19".
经度：112°44′19".
Latitude 45°44′27".
纬度：45°44′27".
These are the coordinates to my bedroom.
那就是我卧室的坐标
Wow! Clearly you have an eye for detail! which is a reckless ad for any great inventor.
显然您钟情细节！ 这可是所有发明家的必备品质
Father is asking: so you are the head of the Smithsonian?
父亲问：您就是史密森学院的院长？
Well! Technically,I'm the Under Secretary, but, many people would say I run the place.
嗯，准确的说，我是副干事，但是...说我在总管这儿也差不多

重点讲解

reckless 鲁莽的；不计后果的；无所顾忌的
He showed a reckless disregard for his own safety.
他对个人安危全然无所顾忌。
She was a good rider, but reckless.
她是个好骑手,但太鲁莽。

mute 沉默的；不出声的；无声的
a look of mute appeal
默默请求的表情
The child sat mute in the corner of the room.
这孩子坐在屋子的角落里,一声不吭。

quest (for sth) 探索,寻找,追求(幸福等):
the quest for happiness / knowledge / truth
对幸福/知识/真理的追求
He set off in quest of adventure.
他出行探险去了。

have an eye for sth 对…有鉴赏力(或识别力、眼力):
I've never had much of an eye for fashion.
我对时装从来没多少鉴赏力。

head 负责人；领导人:
the heads of government / state
政府首脑；国家元首
She resigned as head of department.
她辞去了部门主管的职务。

视频及简介
讲述了一位美国少年因获得世界科学大奖被邀请到华盛顿演讲，独自穿越美国的故事。