Useful Words 第1步 熟悉词汇
subject 学科 curriculum 课程 elective 选修的
compulsory 必修的 course 课程 language 语言
major 主修 minor 副修 geometry 几何学
astronomy 天文学
Useful Sentences 第2步 牢记句型
How many courses are you going to take this semester ?
你这学期要选几门课？
How many credits do we need to get the degree ?
我们要修满多少学分才能拿到学位？
I’ve taken French for three credits . 我选了法语课，可以得三个学分。
How do I drop a class ?我该怎么退课呢？
Why did you choose this course ?你为什么选这门课程？
Is there a wide variety of classes offered each semester ?那每学期都会有许多课程供选择吗？
1. How many courses are you going to take this semester ?
你这学期要选几门课？
What classes are you taking next semester ?下学期你计划学哪些课程？
How many classes did you sign up for ?你登记了多少门课？
I’m taking five classes this semester . 这学期我打算修5门课。
sign up 登记，注册
2. How many credits do you have left until graduation ?
你还要修多少学分才能毕业？
How many credits do we need to get the degree ?
我们要修满多少学费才能拿到学位？
credit n. 学分
3. What did you think of the course ?你觉得这门课怎么样？
What would make the course more interesting ? 怎样才能让这门课更有趣。
4. Today’s the deadline for choosing classes . 今天是选课的最好期限。
deadline n. 最后期限
5. How many credits are you taking ?你要修多少学分？
I’ve taken French for three credits . 我选礼物法语课，可以得三个学分。
6. I’m really enjoying my courses . 我很喜欢我的课程。
I’m sure you’ll be glad you took this course .我相信你也会喜欢这门课的。
7. How do I drop a class ?我该怎么退课呢？
This class isn't for me , how can I drop it ?
这门课不适合我，我该怎么退课呢？
Drop a class 退课
8. Why did you choose this course ?你为什么选这门课程？
Why did you take this class ?你为什么选这门课？
9. Can I choose a specialization such as 19th century English literature ?
我能选择像19世纪英国文学这样的课程作为专业课吗？
Is there a wide variety of classes offered each semester ?
那每学期都会有许多课程供选择吗？
specialization n. 特别化，专门化 variety n. 种类，多样化
10. Professor Green’s class is just an elective course , not as important as compulsory courses .
格林教授的课只是选修课，不像必修课那么重要。
Useful Conversations 第3步 模仿对话
1. 英国文化课程 English Literature Program
Mary : Hello . I would like to ask about the university’s English literature program .
Secretary : Sure . All students in the program must complete 120 hours of courses and also write a senior thesis .
Mary : Are there any other requirements ?
Secretary : No , these are the only requirements for a degree in English literature .
Mary : Thanks for your help .
Secretary :Sure .
玛丽：您好。我想咨询一下大学里的英国文化课程。
秘书：好的。所有选择该科目的学生必须完成120个课时并完成一篇毕业论文。
玛丽：还有其他要求吗？
秘书：没有了，只有满足了这些，就能获得英语文学学位。
玛丽：谢谢您的帮助。
秘书：不客气！
complete v. 完成 thesis n. 论文
2. 系里的专业课 The Department’s Specializations
Mary : Hi , Professor , I would like to ask you a few questions about the department’s curriculum .
Professor : Of course . What would you like to know ?
Mary : Can I choose a specialization such as 19th century English literature ?
Professor : There are no specializations , but you may choose to write your senior thesis on any topic you choose .
Mary : Okay . And is there a wide variety of classes offered each semester ?
Professor : Classes are limited to freshmen , but after the first year you may take more advanced courses .
Mary : Great . I am particularly interested in Walt Whitman’s poetry .
Professor : We offer a course each spring on his poetry.
Mary : Really ? That sounds interesting .
玛丽：嗨，教授，我想向您咨询几个关于系里课程方面的问题。
教授：好的。你想知道些什么？
玛丽：我能选择像19世纪英国文学这样的课程作为专业课吗？
教授：我们系没有专业课，但是你的毕业论文主题不限。
玛丽：好的。那每学期都会有许多课程供选择吗？
教授：对新生开放的课程是有限的，但一年之后你就可以选择更多的高级课程了。
玛丽：太棒了。我对沃尔特.惠特曼的诗歌特别感兴趣。
教授：我们每年春天都会提供关于他的诗歌的课程。
玛丽：真的吗？听起来很有意思。
limited adj. 有限的 advanced courses 高级课程 particularly adv. 特别，尤其
Useful Paragraph 第4步 诵读短篇
When you are young , you may want several love experiences . But as time goes on , you will realize that if you really love someone , the whole life will not be enough . You need time to know , to forgive and to love . All this needs a very big mind .
年轻的时候会想要谈很多次恋爱，但是随着年龄的增长，终于领悟到爱一个人，就算用一辈子的时间，还是会嫌不够。你需要时间去了解，去体谅，去恋爱，所有这些需要有非常宽大的胸襟才行。
Cultural Background 第5 步 了解文化
美国大学本科课程设置主要表现为四种模式：自由选修型，分布必修型，名著课程型，核心课程型。这几种课程设置模式呈现的共同特点为：重视通识教育、注重课程设置的灵活性和多样性、强调课程设置的国际化。这四种课程设置模式中，分布必修型最受欢迎，核心课程型最著名，名著课程型最有特色，自由选修型最能体现美国精神。随着时代的发展，美国大学本科课程设置也在发生变化，如，学校教育由单纯知识型人才的培养向综合能力型和全面素质型人才的转变；课程内容更加注重开放性，人文性和现实性；课程体系更加注重平衡性。
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