老外想聊的100个英语口语话题（46)：留学海外
dialogue 1
Mlko: What are the basic rules of applying to a US graduatc school?
申请赴美读研究生，最基本的规则是什么呢?
Kate： The earlier, the better.
赶早不赶晚.
M: Is the process very complicated?
程序是不是很复杂啊?
K: Yes, tbc process is arduous, so make up your mind firmly before you begin applying.
是的，这个过程很艰辛，所以在申请之前要做好充分的心理准备.
M: What should be done first'?
那么首先应该做什么呢?
K: Read related information about international study. And discuss with your family,teaher'and friends.
读一些关于出国留学的信息，并与家人、老师和朋友仔细商量.
M: This work should be'done before or after the GRE and arms?
这应该在GRE和TOFEL考试之前还是之后呢?
M: How long does a studcnt nccd to prepare for the two cxams?
在考试之前 般准备这两项考试需要多久呢?
K: HctShc needs at least six months to prepare for the two tests, but that also dcpends on his. her fevel of English.
至少需要半年吧，不过这也因人而异，每个人的英语水平不一样.
M: OK. what's the next step?
那么.接下来应该做什么呢?
K: Write to the chosen schools to ask for admission and scholarship application forms.
下一步就要给你选择的学校写信，索要入学和奖学金申请表格.
M: What are the necessary application materials?
那必要的申请材料都包括哪些呢?
K: They usually includc a pcrsonal statement. lettcrs of recommendation official transcripts,CVkrsumc, study plan, scholarships and copies of your TOFEL and GRE scores.
包括个人陈述、推荐信、官方学生成绩单、个人简历、学习计划、经济能力证明、奖学金的申请材料、GRE和TOFEL成绩的复印件。
M: Ok, got it. Thank you.
好的，我明白了’谢谢您!
dialogue 2
M: Would you like to go to work or continue your studies after graduation?
毕业后你要参加工作，还是继续深造呢?
K: I think I will my studics. Now it's not easy for a graduate with bachelor's dcgree to get a job since tbere an: so many graduatcs with master's or doctor's degree. We arelikely to lose in competing with them in the job markct.
我想继续深造.现在本科生毕业找工作并不容易，很多人都有硕士学位和博士学位，和他们竞争，我们很可能失败
M: So you will continue to study for a mastcr's degree?
所以你想接着攻读硕士学位，对吗?
K:Wc¨， I think so. But I am thinking of going aboard to get a master's and doctor's degree. If can get a Ph.D. abroad, it will bc much for me to get a good job at home.
是的.不过我想出田读硕士和博士.如果我能在国外掌到博士学位的话，在国内找工作会稍微容易一些。
M: How can you finance your education abofurd? It is vcry cxpcnsiVc to study abroad.
那你的学费怎么办呢?出国留学需要很大一笔饯的.
K: I think I will try to get the scholarship since I really don't havc so much money to study abroad. Actually now I am preping for the TEFOL and GRE exams. If I can get highmarks in the two coms and if I am lucky cnou8h, I may get a scholarskip.
我想尽量争取奖学金，我没有太多线留学，现在我正在准备TOFEL和GRE考试.如果我能考高分并足够幸运的话，就可以拿到奖学金。
M: It could be pretty tough studying abroad. Being so far away from bome--
留学海外很艰辛的，离家太远了……
K: Well, I know studying abroad may In be casy, but I am ready for any hardsbips. I know I will be plunging into a totally strange cnvironmcnt.
是的，我知道留学并不容易，不过我已经做好了充分的准备.我知道我将会处在一个完全陌生的环境中。
M: Good luck!
好的，祝你好运!
