想聊就聊-6.1.3求助国际中心

　　1.3 Get Help from the International Center 求助国际中心
W: I am sorry to trouble you again, Mr.Stone.
M: It's ok. What do you want to ask?
W: Where should I go after I arrived at the university?
M: The first place you should go is the International Center.
W: Why?
M: You can get help there in dealing¹ with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service; you can find Foreign Student Advisers².
W: What kind of role do foreign student advisers play?
M: They’ll discuss personal concerns, housing, adjustment, finances and other matters with you.
W: Can we get any more help at the International Center?
M: Yes, a lot more. If you go there just before the beginning of the fall’s semester, you can get your student ID and social security number there. They will keep your documents up-to-date. They will offer an orientation³ program for new comers. They will also help you contact your department and registration⁴ office.
W: I see. It must be worth going to.
M: Besides these, the center staff also works with community organizations which provide tours, home hospitality, speaking engagements and assistance for wives of foreign students. In cooperation with nationality clubs, student associations and other organizations, the International Cetner provides a varied⁵ program of cultural and social events throughout the year.
W: Wonderful. It is a home for foreign students.
M: It sure is. They also serve tea, coffee and refreshments⁶. The Center staff members are also friendly and helpful. Everyone loves them.
译：
W：不好意思，Stone先生，又来打扰你了。
M：没关系，你想问什么？
W：我到达学校后该去哪里？
M：你首先要去的地方是国际中心。
W：为什么？
M：你可以在和美国移民局交涉的时候得到帮助，你可以找到外国学生顾问。
W：外国学生顾问有什么作用呢？
M：他们会和你讨论个人的一些问题，关于住房、对环境的适应、财政状况和其他一些事情。
W：我还能从国际中心得到其他的帮助吗？
M：是的，还有很多。如果你去的时候刚好是秋季的学期之前，你还可以在那里拿到你的学生证和社会安全码。他们还会随时更新你的资料，他们还对新人提供适应规划，也会帮助你和你的学院及注册办公室联系。
W：我清楚了，看来这个地方值得一去。
M：除了这些，中心员工还和社会组织一起可以提供游览、家庭款待、演讲安排以及帮助安排外国学生的妻子等服务。与各国家俱乐部、学生协会以及其他的组织合作，使得国际中心可以安排一年的文化和社会活动。
W：太好了，它简直是外国留学生之家。
M：的确是，他们在接待的同时还会免费提供茶水、咖啡和饮料，中心员工也十分友善，乐于助人，每个人都喜欢他们。

1 dealing   

n.经商方法，待人态度

参考例句：

• This store has an excellent reputation for fair dealing.该商店因买卖公道而享有极高的声誉。
• His fair dealing earned our confidence.他的诚实的行为获得我们的信任。

2 advisers   

顾问，劝告者( adviser的名词复数 )； （指导大学新生学科问题等的）指导教授

参考例句：

• a member of the President's favoured circle of advisers 总统宠爱的顾问班子中的一员
• She withdrew to confer with her advisers before announcing a decision. 她先去请教顾问然后再宣布决定。

3 orientation   

n.方向，目标；熟悉，适应，情况介绍

参考例句：

• Children need some orientation when they go to school.小孩子上学时需要适应。
• The traveller found his orientation with the aid of a good map.旅行者借助一幅好地图得知自己的方向。

4 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？

5 varied   

adj.多样的，多变化的

参考例句：

• The forms of art are many and varied.艺术的形式是多种多样的。
• The hotel has a varied programme of nightly entertainment.宾馆有各种晚间娱乐活动。

6 refreshments   

n.点心,便餐;(会议后的)简单茶点招 待

参考例句：

• We have to make a small charge for refreshments. 我们得收取少量茶点费。
• Light refreshments will be served during the break. 中间休息时有点心供应。