英語口語每天說上半小時 091

91 Study Abroad 留學(xué)

1 Maybe she could check to see what colleges are good for you.

或許她可以查查看什么樣的大學(xué)對你合適。

2 I am going to be an international student there.

我想成為那里的一名國際學(xué)生。

3 When are you leaving for the States?

你什么時候去美國?

4 I've got some questions about these application form.

我對這些申請表有一些疑問。

5 In general, the Graduate division requires a TOEFL score of at least 575.

通常，研究生要求托福分?jǐn)?shù)至少為575分。

6 Do you think they will give me the visa?

你覺得他們會給我簽證嗎?

7 Just try your luck.

碰碰運氣。

8 Shall I mail all the materials to the graduate admissions office?

我要把這些材料郵寄到研究生招生辦公室嗎?

9 You will be given a social security number when you get registered in the States.

當(dāng)你在美國注冊的時候，你會拿到一個社會保險號。

10 As a rule, they don't make awards to the first year international students.

一般來說，他們不會授予剛?cè)雽W(xué)的國際學(xué)生獎學(xué)金。

Dialogue 1

M: Miss Fallen, can you tell me why you want to get a visa to the States?

Fallen小姐，你可以告訴我你為什么想獲得美國的簽證嗎?

F: To study. I am going to the University of Tampa to do a postgraduate course for three years.

為了學(xué)習(xí)。我想去帕坦大學(xué)學(xué)三年的研究生課程。

M: Do you have the Letter of Acceptance from the University with you?

你有帶那所大學(xué)的接收函嗎?

F: Yeah, here it is.

是的，在這里。

M: Thank you very much. And do you have any proof of the financial support for three years?

非常感謝你。你有這三年財政支持的憑證嗎?

F: I've got a letter from my bank here. It shows I am able to support myself during these three years of studies.

我收到了我這里銀行的一封信。它顯示我在學(xué)習(xí)的三年期間能供養(yǎng)我自己。

M: Could I see that, please?

我可以看看嗎?

F: Yes, here it is.

是的，給你。

M: Thanks very much. While I'll be able to give you a visa for one year, a student visa that is.

非常感謝。但是我能給你一年的簽證，也就是學(xué)生簽證。

F:Oh, but mine is a three-year program.

噢，但是我的是三年的課程。

M: It is a three-year, but you can renew the visa each year in the States. It is our usual procedure.

是三年的，但是你每年在美國可以續(xù)簽?zāi)愕暮炞C。這是我們常規(guī)的程序。

F:Okay, thank you.

好的，謝謝你。

Dialogue 2

F:How are you getting along with your paper?

你的論文寫得怎么樣了?

M: I haven't finished it. It is very difficult.

我還沒完成。它非常難。

F: You should hand it in before next Sunday.

你應(yīng)該在下星期天之前交上來。

M:Okay, I know. I will try my best.

好的，我知道了。我會盡我最大的努力。

F:I believe you can do a good job.

我相信你可以做得好的。

Dialogue 3

M: Helen, you must be excited at going to America to study.

海倫，要去美國留學(xué)，你一定很興奮吧。

F: Yeah, I've been looking forward to it for ages.

是的，我已經(jīng)盼望了很多年了。

M: What do your classmates think of it?

你的同學(xué)怎么樣認(rèn)為呢?

F:They give me a lot of congratulations.

他們都恭喜我。

M: How long will you study there.

你將在那里學(xué)習(xí)多久?

F: Oh, maybe three years. I will study and get the master degree first. Then I will decide whether I will stay there or come back.

噢，可能是三年。我會學(xué)習(xí)，先獲得碩士學(xué)位。然后我會決定是待在那里還是回來。

M: Which university are you going to?

你將要去哪所大學(xué)?

F: Chicago University. My major is Economics.

芝加哥大學(xué)。我的專業(yè)是經(jīng)濟(jì)學(xué)。

M: Good luck!

祝你好運!

F: Thank you!

謝謝你!

In Chinese education, students learn through memorization. The teacher is the king, and what he says is always the truth. In American education, however, much emphasis is placed on problem solving and discussion. There is very little emphasis on memorizing information. Students are taught to think for themselves. The role of the teacher is to stimulate their thinking, to get them to ask questions, challenge and even argue with the teacher and come to their own conclusions.

在中國的教育中，學(xué)生是通過背誦來學(xué)習(xí)的。老師就是王道，他說的總是真理。在美國的教育中，更多強調(diào)的是解決問題和討論。很少強調(diào)記憶信息。學(xué)生被教育自己思考。老師的地位是鼓勵他們思考，讓他們問問題，挑戰(zhàn)甚至是和老師爭論，讓學(xué)生自己得出結(jié)論。

Study Abroad

1 What about your accomodation here?

你在這里的住宿怎么樣?

2 How did you get a loan with your landlady?

你是如何從你女房東那里得到貸款的?

3 How were you doing in New Zealand?

你在紐西蘭過得怎么樣?

4 What is your impression of the United States.

你對美國的印象怎么樣?

5 Do you like the people there?

你喜歡那里的人嗎?

6 Are your going to cook by yourself?

你想自己煮飯嗎?

7 Do you like to eat pizza and spagetti?

你喜歡吃比薩餅和意大利面嗎?

8 Are you used to western food there?

你習(xí)慣那里的西餐嗎?

9 Why don't you rent a house near the school?

你為什么不在學(xué)校附近租間房子?

10 I rent a bigger house because my wife will join me.

我租了間更大的房子英文我妻子將要搬進(jìn)來和我住。

Dialogue 1

M: Have you been in America long, Hellen?

海倫，你在美國待得久嗎?

F: No. Only for a couple of weeks.

不。只有幾個星期。

M: Where are you going to study?

你要去哪里學(xué)校?

F: I am going to register at Harvard next month.

我打算下個月去哈佛大學(xué)注冊。

M: What are you going to major in?

你要學(xué)的專業(yè)是什么?

F: I am going to major in tourism. What about you? How long have you been here?

我打算學(xué)旅游。你呢?你來這里多久了?

M: For nearly four years.

接近四年了。

F: Well. You should be able to give me some advice on where to stay. At the moment, I am staying in a hotel which is far away from the school.

額。你應(yīng)該可以給我一些建議，我應(yīng)該住那里。目前，我住在一間酒店，離學(xué)校很遠(yuǎn)。

Dialogue 2

M: Oh, Linda. You must be so excited about going to study in America.

噢，琳達(dá)。要去美國留學(xué)，你一定很興奮。

F: Oh yes I am. I have always wanted to go to the States. I love meeting new people and making new friends.

噢，是的，我是。我一直都想去美國。我喜歡認(rèn)識新朋友，交新朋友。

M: Well, I am sure you will.

額，我肯定你會的。

F: Well, there is one thing.

額，有一件事。

M: What is the matter?

什么事?

F: I am a little worried about my host family. You know, in the agreement, I have to do some cooking for them.

我有一點擔(dān)心我的寄宿家庭。你知道的，根據(jù)協(xié)議，我必須為他們煮飯。

M: Yes?

往下說?

F: Well, I am just afraid they won't like my Chinese way of cooking.

額，我只是擔(dān)心他們不喜歡我中國式的煮飯方式。

M: Oh, listen, you soon learn, and I am sure they will explain to you how they like to get prepared.

噢，聽著，你很快就學(xué)會的，我肯定他們會給你解釋說他們是如何準(zhǔn)備的。

F: Oh, let's hope so.

噢，希望如此。

Dialogue 3

F: Hi! How are you doing?

嘿!你過得好嗎?

M: Good, thanks. How about you?

好，謝謝。你呢?

F: Pretty good. Say, where are you living this semester?

非常好。嘿，你這個學(xué)期住在哪里?

M: In No. 4 Dorm. I like dorm life. You will meet a lot of people and you don't have to cook. And what about you?

在第4號宿舍。我喜歡宿舍生活。你會認(rèn)識很多人，而且你不必煮飯。你呢?

F: Oh, I am looking for an apartment. I prefer living off campus. I can study better.

噢，我在找一間公寓。我更喜歡住在校園之外。我可以更好地學(xué)習(xí)。

M: I hope you will find a place. Listen, I gotta go. I am late for a class.

希望你可以找到一個好地方。聽，我要走了。我上課要遲到了。

F: Okay, see you around.

好的，再見。

M: Take care.

保重。

John had come to an English speaking country to improve his English. He has studied the language for five years in his own country and he could understand written English quite well. What he needed above all was practice in conversation. He enrolled at a school for foreign students. And the school found him a home with the local family. The family was pleasant and friendly. He was delighted to discover that there was a pretty daughter, only a year or so younger than he is. That first night as he was getting ready for bed, he was filled with optimism. A few days later, however, when his class teacher, Mr. Price asked him how he was getting along. He had to admit that he felt a little disappointed. "By Sunday", said John, "I'll have been here for two weeks. But I've had very little opportunity to practise conversation." "Aren't you living with a local family?" asked Mr. Price. "Yes, I am." replied John."But they are always busy." "Aren't there any young people in the family?" "Yes, there is a daughter of 17, but she leaves home at eight o'clock in the morning and she spends every evening with her friends."

約翰到一個講英語的國家來提高他的英文。他在自己的國家學(xué)英語學(xué)了五年，他可以很好地理解書面英語。他最需要的是在會話中練習(xí)英文。他進(jìn)入了一所外國學(xué)生的學(xué)校。學(xué)校為他在當(dāng)?shù)丶彝フ业揭粋€家。那個家庭很好很友善。他很高興地發(fā)現(xiàn)家里有個漂亮的女兒，只比他小一歲。第一天晚上，當(dāng)他準(zhǔn)備睡覺時，他很樂觀。然而，幾天之后，當(dāng)他學(xué)校的老師，普賴斯先生問他過得怎么樣時，他不得不承認(rèn)他覺得有點失望。“到星期天，”約翰說：“我就到這里兩星期了。但是我?guī)缀鯖]有機會進(jìn)行對話練習(xí)。”“你不是和一個本地家庭住在一起嗎?”普萊斯先生問。“是的，我是。”約翰回答：“但是他們都很忙。”“家里沒有什么年輕人嗎?”“是的，有一個17歲的女兒，但是她早上八點鐘離開家，每天晚上都和她朋友在一起。”