美語三級跳: 005B 大學生活中級課程

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Eric和Patty是大學同學，倆人正在聊校園生活。

Professor: Eric wants to find out what clubs Patty is in. In this section, listen for the word "a cappella," which means singing without any instruments.

Eric: So Patty, tell me about what kind of clubs you like to do.

Patty: Well, I've always loved singing, but it's pretty hard to get into the singing clubs.

Eric: I know, they can be pretty competitive. But if they don't accept you, you should start an a cappella group! I'm sure lots of people would want to join.

Patty: Do you think it's hard to start a club?

Eric: I don't think it's very hard. You should talk to the student life officials. I think you just have to find a professor to sponsor you.

Patty: That's all? That's really easy. I think I'll do that.

Patty喜歡唱歌，但是要進學校合唱團很難。

Professor: That's right, Winnie. So what does Eric suggest that she do?

Eric建議她自己組織一個"A-cappella" club，也就是不用樂器伴奏，全靠清唱的阿卡貝拉合唱團。Professor Bowman，阿卡貝拉合唱團在美國大學里受歡迎么？

Professor: Yes, they're very popular. Now we're going to learn about what Eric does in his free time. Listen for the word "cramming," which means to study really hard.

Patty: What about you, Eric? What kind of clubs and activities do you do outside of class?

Eric: Personally, I don't have time for clubs.

Patty: Why not? Do you have to do a lot of cramming for the three English classes you take?

Eric: Actually, I'm not busy because I have to spend lots of time cramming. I'm busy because I have a part-time job.

啊？我原來還覺得，Eric只選三門英文課是因為他偷懶呢，原來他是因為要兼職打工才沒這么多時間的。

Professor: In America, lots of students have part-time jobs to help pay for college.

學生打工都干些什么呢？

Professor: Some students work on campus in places like the library. Others work off campus as waiters at restaurants.

不知道Eric打的是什么工？

Patty: What do you do for your part-time job?

Eric: I work at a restaurant bartending and serving food.

Patty: Oh cool! How do you like it?

Eric: I love it because all my hours are at night, so I can save my days for class and studying.

Patty: That's very convenient. Do you make a lot of money?

Eric: Yeah, the tips are great and I meet a lot of fun people.

Eric晚上在酒吧調(diào)酒？哇，太酷了

Professor: Yes, but he must be very tired going to school all day and working all night. Did you hear how Eric is paid at the restaurant?

他說，他在酒吧掙很多tips - 小費。

Professor: Exactly. Now let's find out if Patty has a job.

Eric: What about you? Do you have a part-time job?

Patty: No, I got a scholarship, so I don't have to worry about working.

Eric: That's great. Does your scholarship pay for everything, including classes, housing and food?

Patty: That's right, thanks to my good grades in high school I got a full ride.

Patty真厲害，有scholarship獎學金，所以不用打工賺學費。Professor Bowman, 什么叫"full ride"呢？

Professor: Some scholarships only pay for part of college. But if your scholarship pays for everything, you can say it's a "full ride" scholarship.

哦，full ride就是全額獎學金，學雜費和生活費全包！Patty一定特別優(yōu)秀。

Professor: Yes, she said she got good grades in high school.

Eric: Wow, I wish I had studied harder in high school so that I got a scholarship.

Patty: Well, there is one big problem. Since the scholarship pays for my meals, I have to eat the food in the dorms.

Eric: Oh right! The cafeteria food is terrible. But whenever you want a good meal, come to the restaurant I work at and you can eat for free.

Patty: Believe me, that is an offer that I will not refuse.

Patty和Eric都覺得學校食堂cafeteria的飯菜不好吃。 Professor Bowman, 在美國大學住學生宿舍好不好玩？

Professor: Let's tune in next time to find out.

這次的美語三級跳就播送到這里。