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Part A:

Hello. Er, I'm Dawn Matthews.

你好。嗯，我是道恩马休斯

Yes, hello.

是的，你好。

I've been referred to you because I'm enquiring about the refresher courses that you run.

我找你是因为我想咨询有关你组织的进修课程。

I'd like to find out a bit more about them.

我想更多地了解它们。

OK.

好的。

Well, we run quite a few different short courses for students who are either returning to study or studying part - time.

嗯，我们有几个不同的短期课程，针对回来学习的学生或兼职学生。

Um, tell me about your situation.

嗯，告诉我你的情况。

Well, I think that I really need some help in preparing for the coming semester, especially to build up my confidence a bit and help me study effectively because, you see, I've been out in the work - force for nearly twelve years now, so it really is a long time since I was last a student.

嗯，针对即将到来的学期，我觉得我真的需要一些帮助，特别是帮助我建立自信心并且学会高校学习，因为，你也知道，我已经在工作了将近十二年了，所以这和我的学生时代真的隔了很长的时间。

Yes, it can seem like a long time, can't it?

是的，看起来很长一段时间，是不是?

Um, well, let me start by telling you what courses we have that might suit you.

嗯，好吧，让我先告诉你，我们有什么课程适合你。

Are you an undergraduate or postgraduate?

你是本科还是研究生?

Arts or Sciences?

艺术还是科学?

Undergraduate, and I'm in the Business faculty.

本科，商业学院。

Right then.

好的。

First of all, there's our intensive "Study for Success" seminar on the first and second of February.

首先，在2月1日和2月2日，我们进行加强的“成功学习”讲座。

It's aimed at students like you who are uncertain about what to expect at college, and looks at a fairly wide range of approaches to university learning, to motivate you to begin your study and build on your own learning strategies.

它针对的学生和你一样，不确定在学校中应该做些什么，并会着眼于讲授广泛种类的学习方法，激励你开始你的学习并建立自己的学习策略。

Mm, that sounds good.

恩，听起来不错。

What're some of the strategies that are presented.

会展示哪些策略呢?

Well, we try to cover all aspects of study.

好吧，我们试着涵盖所有方面的研究。

Some of the strategies in writing, for example, would be improving your planning for writing, organising your thinking and building some techniques to help you write more clearly.

例如，一些写作的策略，这些策略会提高你的写作计划能力，学习组织你的想法和一些技巧，帮助你写的更清楚。

With reading, there will be sessions aimed at getting into the habit of analysing material as you read it, and tips help you record and remember what you have read.

针对阅读，会有针对分析材料习惯的研讨会，会涉及一些技巧，帮助你记录和记住你所读过的东西。

It really is very important to begin reading confidently right from the beginning.

自信地阅读从刚开始的时候就非常重要。

Mm.

恩。

There's also advice on how to get the most from your lectures and practice in giving confident presentations as well as how to prepare for exams.

也有一些建议是关于如何从课堂上学到最多，还有一些关于自信地演讲和如何准备考试的练习。

What about the motivational side of things?

有什么关于动机方面的吗?

Ar, well, there's a range of motivational exercises that we do to help student feel positive and enthusiastic about their study.

嗯，有一系列的动机练习，我们用这个来让学生们对于学习感到乐观并持有热情。

The process of learning and exploring a subject can lead to a whole new way of looking at the world and the study skills and techniques you build up can be applied in all sorts of different ways.

学习和探索一个学科的过程可能会让你用一个全新的方式来看待这个世界；你学习到的学习技能和技术，可以用不同的方式来应用。

Part B:

Actually, I... I'm very excited about the whole thing of taking up study again but, you know, I'm a little nervous about whether I'll manage to get everything done.

事实上，对于重新开始学习我很兴奋，但是，你知道，我对于是否会能够把每一件事都做完感到紧张。

I suppose it's the same for all mature students?

我想这对于所有的大龄学生都一样?

Of course, it is.

当然是。

Two of the key components of the course are time management and overcoming procrastination.

课程的关键组成部分是时间管理和克服拖延症。

People discover that, once they learn to plan their days, all the work can be accomplished and there'll still be time for leisure.

人们发现，一旦他们学习计划他们的时间，所有的工作都可以完成，而且还将有时间休闲。

Is there an enrolment fee?

是否有入学手续费?

Well, er, oh, just a minute, let's see... Ah, the cost is 30 pounds, which includes all course materials and morning tea.

嗯，嗯，哦，只要一分钟，让我看看．．啊，这个费用是三十英镑，其中包括所有的课程材料和早茶。

You have to arrange your own lunch.

你必须安排你自己的午餐。

That wouldn't be a problem.

这不是一个问题。

Er, I already make sandwiches for my three kids and my wife and myself every day.

我每天为我的三个孩子、我的妻子和自己做三明治。

I won't have to change my routine.

我不必改变我的日常生活。

No.

不，

Now, I need to tell you that this is a very popular course and it's essential that you book well ahead of time.

现在，我要告诉你，这是一个非常流行的课程，提前预约是非常必要的。

In fact, the Course Convenor tells me that there're only five places left.

事实上，课程的召集人告诉我，只有五个名额。

What other course might be good for me?

其他课程对我有什么好处?

There's one other that you can benefit from.

有一个你可以从中受益。

It's simply called 'Learning Skills for University Study' and is on three consecutive mornings starting on a Monday from 9 to 12 and costs 25 pounds.

This is aimed at upgrading the study skills most school - leavers have and help them cope with the increased demands of university study.

这就是所谓的大学学习技能，是在十二个连续的星期一早上，从九点到三点，需要二十五英镑的费用。这是旨在提升大多数中学毕业生的学习技能，帮助他们应对大学更高的学习要求。

It focuses mainly on making student more responsible for their own success.

它的重点主要是让学生对自己的成功更加负责。

What sort of things are covered in this course?

这门课涵盖了什么内容?

Well, basically, it's more advanced thinking, note taking, reading and writing strategies but also some input about stress management.

嗯，基本上它是更先进的思维模式，笔记，阅读和写作策略，但也有一些关于压力管理的聂荣。

I think I'd better off starting from the basics and looking at all the strategies, don't you?

我想我最好还是从基础开始，看所有的策略，对吧?

Yes, from what you've told me, I think that's more in line with your situation.

是的，从你告诉我的来看。我认为这更符合你的情况。

Alright then, um, can I book a place on the 'Study for success' seminar course now?

好吧，嗯，我现在能预约成功学习的课程吗?

Yes, let me just get out a registration form and take down your details.

是的。让我来找一个登记表，然后把你的详细情记录下来。