Mom:Come to think of it, you should get out your English books and catch up on your reading assignments.
Lily:But I don’t have any reading assignments.
Mom:Then review for your test. You’ll do even better. And maybe reading will help you get to sleep.
Lily:Aw, Mom-you’re such a drag.
Mom:You say that now, Lily, but you’ll thank me later. I’m your mom, and mother knows best.
Come to think of it…
说起这个，就让我想到…
A: Come to think of it, I do need your help.
我突然想到，我需要你的帮忙
B: Well, I am busy until next week.
嗯，我会一直忙到下星期前。
catch up on something
跟上（落后的进度）
We have to get together and catch up on old times.
你必须振作起来，跟上过去的进度。
assignment (n.)
作业
A: Do you want to go to a movie tonight?
你今晚想去看电影吗？
B: I can’t. I have an assignment due tomorrow.
我不行，我明天要交一份作业。
drag (n.)
讨厌的人
Wow, I didn’t know Lucy was such a drag.
哇，我以前都不知道露西是这么讨厌的人。
妈妈：说起这个让我想到，你该去把英文课本拿出来，把阅读作业看完。
莉莉：但我根本没有阅读作业。
妈妈：那就复习考试要考的东西。你会考得更好。而且读书或许会让你快快睡着。
莉莉：噢，妈——你真讨厌。
妈妈：莉莉，你现在这么说，但你以后会感激我。我是你妈，而妈妈知道什么对你最好。