Smith: Do you think it necessary to have principles of life?
史密斯:你认为生活原则有必要吗?
Li Tian: Yes I do. Life principles are guidelines for me to behave well.
李甜:我认为有必要,生活原则是我行为举止的指导。
Smith: What are your life principles?
史密斯:你的生活原则是什么?
Li Tian: I lead my life with two principles. First is being responsible and second is being honest.
李甜:我为人有两个原则。第一是要负责,第二是要诚实。
Smith: Do your friends think you are responsible and honest?
史密斯:你的朋友认为你够负责、够诚实吗?
Li Tian: My friends know that I'm responsible. I take my promises to others serious. I always try my best to finish what I'm asked to do.
李甜:我朋友都知道我很负责任。我对待许下的承诺非常认真,我总是尽力完成要求的事情。
Smith: What about honesty?
史密斯:那诚实呢?
Li Tian: Honesty is the way how I do things and deal with other people.
李甜:诚实是我为人处事的方法。
Smith: How do you make a choice between interest and honesty?
史密斯:你怎么在利益和诚实之间做选择?
Li Tian: Move the motto that "honesty is the best policy." Sometimes, we shouldn't give up the long-term benefit just for the short-term interest.
李甜:我特别喜欢一句格言:“诚实乃上策。”有时候,我们不能因为眼前的利益而放弃长远的利益。