流利美国口语9.2

M: Linda, it is great that you have been admitted into this college. Have you finished your registration¹ procedure?

W: Yes, it’s done. By the way, I was told that there will be a lecture on UFO in the auditorium² this evening. Can you tell me the way to the auditorium?

M: A piece of cake. I will show you around the campus now.

W: That’s great.

Dialogue 2.

W: How did your craft do?

M: It took first place in the contest.

W: Wow, that’s great.

M: Yes, I am very proud.

W: congratulations.

M: Thank you.

Dialogue 3.

M: Mom, I can’t wait to get my diploma.

W: Well, you earned it. Where are you going to hang your diploma?

M: I am going to frame it and put it in my study. Well, are you coming to see me graduate?

W: I would not miss your commencement for the world.

M: I will receive my diploma at commencement.

W: What time is your graduation ceremony?

M: It's at 1:30. It will be a lovely commencement.

W: I think I will enjoy the ceremony.

Dialogue 4.

W: The placard said there will be a ball on Sunday. Will you come with me?

M: I’d love to. But I have to go to the restaurant where I have been working part time as a bus boy.

W: What a pity. Can’t you have a day off for the weekend?

M: I am afraid I can’t.

W: But you worked some overtime³ the other day.

M: Yes, and they paid me time and a half.

W: So what will happen if you don’t show up this weekend?

M: They said they would fire people. They mean what they say. Now you know what work study means.

W: Yeah, pretty tough. Well, enjoy your work.

M: Thanks. Have a good time.

Dialogue 5.

W: Professor Mill, may I have a talk with you? I’ve got a problem.

M: Oh, yes, Mary. I am your teacher, and I am always ready to listen.

W: I have been looking for a job as a translator. I read a job ad in today’s newspaper for an English interpreter. But I am afraid I am not qualified⁴.

M: Why?

W: They said they want someone experienced.

M: It’s not difficult. If I were you I would call the company and tell them I am a quick learner and I would not let them down if they could give me a chance.

W: That’s a good idea professor Mill.

M: Then have I solved your problem?

W: Yes, thank you very much for your advice.

Exercise.

1.

W: Did you attend MIT?

M: Yes, I am alumnus of MIT. What about you?

W: I am a freshman⁵, an international student.

M: What do you major in?

W: I major in mechanic engineering.

M: I took physics as my major.

W: When did you graduate?

M: In 1990.

W: Are you going to join the Alumni association?

M: I am thinking about it. You know what it is?

W: Of course. It’s a group of people who have graduated from this university and who keep very close contact with the school. They help the school raise money for its better programs. Many of them donated a handsome sum to their Alma Mater, because they are proud of it.

M: You are right.

2.

A: The placard said there would be a ball on Sunday.

B: Now you know what work study means.

C: I can’t wait to get my diploma.

D: It is great that you have been admitted into this college.

E: Mary got second place in the piano competition.

1 registration   

n.登记，注册，挂号

参考例句：

• Marriage without registration is not recognized by law.法律不承认未登记的婚姻。
• What's your registration number?你挂的是几号？

2 auditorium   

n.观众席，听众席；会堂，礼堂

参考例句：

• The teacher gathered all the pupils in the auditorium.老师把全体同学集合在礼堂内。
• The stage is thrust forward into the auditorium.舞台向前突出，伸入观众席。

3 overtime   

adj.超时的，加班的；adv.加班地

参考例句：

• They are working overtime to finish the work.为了完成任务他们正在加班加点地工作。
• He was paid for the overtime he worked.他领到了加班费。

4 qualified   

adj.合格的，有资格的，胜任的，有限制的

参考例句：

• He is qualified as a complete man of letters.他有资格当真正的文学家。
• We must note that we still lack qualified specialists.我们必须看到我们还缺乏有资质的专家。

5 freshman   

n.大学一年级学生(可兼指男女)

参考例句：

• Jack decided to live in during his freshman year at college.杰克决定大一时住校。
• He is a freshman in the show business.他在演艺界是一名新手。