英语口语900句 10.01.对话.3.求助国际中心

Get Help From the International Center

Elizabeth:I’m sorry to trouble you again, Mr.Stone.

Mr.Stone:It’s okay. What do you want to ask?

Elizabeth:Where should I go after I arrived at the university?

Mr.Stone:The first place you should go is the international Center.

Elizabeth:Why?

Mr.Stone:You can get help there in dealing¹ with the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service; you can find Foreign Student Advisers².

Elizabeth:What kind of role do Foreign Student Advisers play?

Mr.Stone:They’ll discuss personal concerns, housing,adjustment,finances,and other matters with you.

Elizabeth:Can we get any more help at the International Center?

Mr.Stone:Yes , a lot more. If you go there just before the beginning of fall’s semester, you can get your student ID and social security number there. They’ll keep your documents up-to-date. They’ll offer an orientation³ program for new comers. They’ll also help you contact your department and registration⁴.

Elizabeth:I see. It’s must be worth going to.

Mr.Stone: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 Center provides a varied⁵ program of cultural and social events throughout the year.

Elizabeth:Wonderful! It’s a home for foreign students.

Mr.Stone:It sure is. They also serve tea, coffee, and refreshments⁶. The Center staff members are also friendly and helpful. Everyone loves them.

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。