[speaker001:] why are you so upset today, Maria? Cheer up!
[speaker002:] oh, Iris, it 's about the job with the PR company.
[speaker001:] it 's a great opportunity. You should be happy with the offer.
[speaker002:] but my mother won 't allow me to accept any part-time job. I 'm afraid she will say no again.
[speaker001:] why? It 's unfair. You can learn a lot from it.
[speaker002:] she says a part-time job is cursed blessing. It takes so much time and energy that I won 't be able to focus on my studys.
[speaker001:] that may be true. But I 'm sure you 're able to find a balance between them. Why not try it?
[speaker002:] I turned down quite a few offers before for her sake. But I 'm a senior now, I don 't want to miss the chance this time.
[speaker001:] I agree with you but I think you really need to talk to your mother and tell her what's on your mind.
[speaker002:] I 'll try, but what if she insists?
[speaker001:] just let her know that the experience will be both amazing and rewarding. And more importantly, you can manage both your study and the job.
[speaker002:] do you think it will work?
[speaker001:] sure. Every cloud has its silver lining. Just try.
[speaker002:] ok, I 'll do that. Thank you, Iris.
[speaker001:] sure. Good luck, Maria!