英语口语每天说上半小时 091

91 Study Abroad 留学

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

或许她可以查查看什么样的大学对你合适。

2 I am going to be an international student there.

我想成为那里的一名国际学生。

3 When are you leaving for the States?

你什么时候去美国?

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

我对这些申请表有一些疑问。

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

通常，研究生要求托福分数至少为575分。

6 Do you think they will give me the visa?

你觉得他们会给我签证吗?

7 Just try your luck.

碰碰运气。

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

我要把这些材料邮寄到研究生招生办公室吗?

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

当你在美国注册的时候，你会拿到一个社会保险号。

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

一般来说，他们不会授予刚入学的国际学生奖学金。

Dialogue 1

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

Fallen小姐，你可以告诉我你为什么想获得美国的签证吗?

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

为了学习。我想去帕坦大学学三年的研究生课程。

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

你有带那所大学的接收函吗?

F: Yeah, here it is.

是的，在这里。

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

非常感谢你。你有这三年财政支持的凭证吗?

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

我收到了我这里银行的一封信。它显示我在学习的三年期间能供养我自己。

M: Could I see that, please?

我可以看看吗?

F: Yes, here it is.

是的，给你。

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

非常感谢。但是我能给你一年的签证，也就是学生签证。

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

噢，但是我的是三年的课程。

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，但是你每年在美国可以续签你的签证。这是我们常规的程序。

F:Okay, thank you.

好的，谢谢你。

Dialogue 2

F:How are you getting along with your paper?

你的论文写得怎么样了?

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

我还没完成。它非常难。

F: You should hand it in before next Sunday.

你应该在下星期天之前交上来。

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

好的，我知道了。我会尽我最大的努力。

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.

海伦，要去美国留学，你一定很兴奋吧。

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

是的，我已经盼望了很多年了。

M: What do your classmates think of it?

你的同学怎么样认为呢?

F:They give me a lot of congratulations.

他们都恭喜我。

M: How long will you study there.

你将在那里学习多久?

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。我会学习，先获得硕士学位。然后我会决定是待在那里还是回来。

M: Which university are you going to?

你将要去哪所大学?

F: Chicago University. My major is Economics.

芝加哥大学。我的专业是经济学。

M: Good luck!

祝你好运!

F: Thank you!

谢谢你!

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.

在中国的教育中，学生是通过背诵来学习的。老师就是王道，他说的总是真理。在美国的教育中，更多强调的是解决问题和讨论。很少强调记忆信息。学生被教育自己思考。老师的地位是鼓励他们思考，让他们问问题，挑战甚至是和老师争论，让学生自己得出结论。

Study Abroad

1 What about your accomodation here?

你在这里的住宿怎么样?

2 How did you get a loan with your landlady?

你是如何从你女房东那里得到贷款的?

3 How were you doing in New Zealand?

你在纽西兰过得怎么样?

4 What is your impression of the United States.

你对美国的印象怎么样?

5 Do you like the people there?

你喜欢那里的人吗?

6 Are your going to cook by yourself?

你想自己煮饭吗?

7 Do you like to eat pizza and spagetti?

你喜欢吃比萨饼和意大利面吗?

8 Are you used to western food there?

你习惯那里的西餐吗?

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

你为什么不在学校附近租间房子?

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

我租了间更大的房子英文我妻子将要搬进来和我住。

Dialogue 1

M: Have you been in America long, Hellen?

海伦，你在美国待得久吗?

F: No. Only for a couple of weeks.

不。只有几个星期。

M: Where are you going to study?

你要去哪里学校?

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

我打算下个月去哈佛大学注册。

M: What are you going to major in?

你要学的专业是什么?

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

我打算学旅游。你呢?你来这里多久了?

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.

额。你应该可以给我一些建议，我应该住那里。目前，我住在一间酒店，离学校很远。

Dialogue 2

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

噢，琳达。要去美国留学，你一定很兴奋。

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。我一直都想去美国。我喜欢认识新朋友，交新朋友。

M: Well, I am sure you will.

额，我肯定你会的。

F: Well, there is one thing.

额，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.

我有一点担心我的寄宿家庭。你知道的，根据协议，我必须为他们煮饭。

M: Yes?

往下说?

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

额，我只是担心他们不喜欢我中国式的煮饭方式。

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

噢，听着，你很快就学会的，我肯定他们会给你解释说他们是如何准备的。

F: Oh, let's hope so.

噢，希望如此。

Dialogue 3

F: Hi! How are you doing?

嘿!你过得好吗?

M: Good, thanks. How about you?

好，谢谢。你呢?

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

非常好。嘿，你这个学期住在哪里?

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号宿舍。我喜欢宿舍生活。你会认识很多人，而且你不必煮饭。你呢?

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

噢，我在找一间公寓。我更喜欢住在校园之外。我可以更好地学习。

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

希望你可以找到一个好地方。听，我要走了。我上课要迟到了。

F: Okay, see you around.

好的，再见。

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."

约翰到一个讲英语的国家来提高他的英文。他在自己的国家学英语学了五年，他可以很好地理解书面英语。他最需要的是在会话中练习英文。他进入了一所外国学生的学校。学校为他在当地家庭找到一个家。那个家庭很好很友善。他很高兴地发现家里有个漂亮的女儿，只比他小一岁。第一天晚上，当他准备睡觉时，他很乐观。然而，几天之后，当他学校的老师，普赖斯先生问他过得怎么样时，他不得不承认他觉得有点失望。“到星期天，”约翰说：“我就到这里两星期了。但是我几乎没有机会进行对话练习。”“你不是和一个本地家庭住在一起吗?”普莱斯先生问。“是的，我是。”约翰回答：“但是他们都很忙。”“家里没有什么年轻人吗?”“是的，有一个17岁的女儿，但是她早上八点钟离开家，每天晚上都和她朋友在一起。”