中英文本
My friend James Newton just lost his job last week.He has a family to support and bills to pay.His wife does not work because his son is only 18 months old.

我的朋友詹姆士·牛顿上周刚失业，他有个家庭要支撑，还有很多账单要支付。他的妻子没有上班工作赚钱，因为他的儿子只有18个月大。

He really needs a job soon.It is already Wednesday;he only has three days left this week.He went to supermarkets,department stores,and banks,but he did not have much luck.

他真的需要尽快地找到工作，今天已经是星期三了，所以这星期他只剩下三天的时间（可以用来找工作了）。他去了一些超市，百货公司中，以及银行，但他都没有成功。

He asked if I could find a job for him.He did not finish his college education so I do not know how I can help him.

他问我是否能帮他找到一份工作。他没有完成他的大学教育，所以我不知道如何才能帮他的忙。

He has been my friend for so long.I will try my best to help him.I will call Mr.Armstrong or Mrs.Smith.Maybe they have a job for him.

他是我多年的朋友，我会尽力帮他的。我将打电话给阿姆期壮先生或史密斯夫人，也许他们可以找个工作给他做。
重点讲解
1.support a family养家糊口
I can't afford losing my job, for I have a family to support.

我不能丢了这份工作，我还有一大家子人要养活呢。
2.try one's best 尽某人最大能力
I will try my best to fullfil the set task.
我会尽全力完成任务的。
3.call sb./make a call打电话给某人
Wait a minute, I have to make a call.