文中要用到一下单词：
household primarily cut back get through premium insurance pick up pursue

十年之前，南希做了许许多多美国人梦寐以求的事。她辞去了经理职位，在邻近地区开了一家家用器材（equipment)商店。像南希那样的人作出这种决定主要是出于改善生活质量的愿望。
然而，经营小本生意绝非易事。在失去稳定的收入后，南希不得不削减日常开支。有时候她甚至没有钱支付她所需要的种种保险的费用。有一次她连电话费也付不起，只得像她的父母借钱。
幸运的是，通过自己的努力，她已经度过了最困难的时期。她决心继续追求她所向往的更加美好的生活。

Ten years ago, Nancy has done a large number of American dream.She resigned from the post of manager in this region opened a home equipment (equipment) stores.Nancy like that kind of person to make such a decision was made out of the desire to improve the quality of life.
However, operating small businesses will not be easy.In the loss of stability incomes, Nancy had to reduce the day-to-day expenses.Sometimes she even does not have the money needed to pay her all kinds of insurance.On one occasion she even telephone charges also can not afford to pay, as her parents had to borrow money.
Fortunately, through their own efforts, she has spent most difficult period. She is determined to continue her pursuit of desire a better life.