大学英语综合教程unit1 textA课文翻译

大学英语综合教程unit1 textA课文翻译

TEN SECRETS FOR SUCCESS AS A COLLEGE FRESHMAN

Op-Ed in The Record (August 28, 2007) and The Morning Call (August 17, 2007)

BY J. MICHAEL ADAMS


You were a star in high school, made all the right moves, and now you think you're ready for college. Better think again. The rules are different, the expectations have changed, and the stakes are a little higher.

College is a rare opportunity to redefine yourself. What do you want to be known for when you graduate? Frankly, what makes you think you are going to graduate? Half of those starting as freshmen graduate in four years. I've seen high school valedictorians not last the fall semester. I've also seen average students graduate with a 4.0.

What makes the difference? From my experience, there are 10 rules every freshman should know.

1) Be a warrior. Warriors are never surprised. That means listening in class, staying alert and asking questions. That means doing all the assignments on time. Go into each class expecting an unannounced quiz.

2) Always carry a pen and paper. You look uninterested and are ill-prepared if you walk into class without these basic tools. This seems fundamental, but one professor told me, "Thirty percent don't come on the first day with even a pencil. Most of them won't last the first two weeks."

3) Recopy your class notes. You can't write as fast as professors can talk. The purpose of "notes" is to jog your personal memory on key points and the flow of ideas in a lecture. Recopying will reinforce the information, fill in the blanks and reduce study time before the test. You will own the information.

4) Never miss a class. Woody Allen once said that 80 percent of life is just showing up. There is no substitute for presence. Ever ask someone to take notes for you? Did you ever understand them?

5) Master the information flow. Use devices like three-ring binders to manage class notes, assignments, readings and hand-outs. Or, if you prefer, record notes and file important information electronically, but organize data by class and backup everything. By keeping information well ordered, you'll feel more in control of your world.

6) Highlight the dates. Time is real and can get away from you. Use wall or electronic calendars and mark when assignments are due, test dates, the night of that concert and anything else that is important and time-sensitive. Tracking the time helps you pace yourself and look ahead. Never be surprised again.

7) Divide and conquer. Henry Ford had it right. Break major assignments into small steps. Have to read a 487-page textbook? Impossible -- especially the night before the test. Consider that a 16-week semester has five workdays per week, which totals 80 days. Eighty into 487 roughly equals six. Read about six pages a day and you are done. The same approach works on every
assignment.

8) Give double. Don't be a minimalist. Always give twice as much as expected. When your professor assigns a paper, you will look

大学英语综合教程unit1 textA课文翻译

less than ambitious if you ask: "How many pages does it have to be?" In reality, you are asking: "What is the least I have to do to pass?" Always deliver more content and substance than expected.

9) Develop a network. Nobody does it alone. Seek out others who can help you and whom you can help. The world works through networking. Create allies by giving unsolicited assistance and practice random acts of kindness. It will all come back to you.

10) Have fun. Play is good for you and helps you refocus on other pursuits. It truly does recharge your batteries. Find the balance between recreation and dedication. Neither extreme brings ultimate satisfaction. Viewing life as only a party or only a chore will never satisfy your soul. Life -- and especially college -- is an adventure. Don't get so caught up in the ultimate goal that you forget to enjoy the journey.

When you walk into your first class, you face a new frontier -- a world full of ideas and opportunities that can last a lifetime. But you must seize them. Education is not something given to you. You must be an active participant. You must be a warrior. The choice is yours!
作为一个大学新生的十大成功秘诀

Op-Ed in The Record (August 28, 2007) and The Morning Call (August 17, 2007)社论版的纪录 （2007年8月28日， 日）早上电话：（2007年8月17日，日）

BY J. MICHAEL ADAMS由J.迈克尔亚当斯


You were a star in high school, made all the right moves, and now you think you're ready for college.你在高中的明星，做了所有正确的行动，现在你认为你上大学做好准备。 Better think again.更好的再思考。 The rules are different, the expectations have changed, and the stakes are a little higher.规则是不同的，期望已经改变，而且赌注是高一点。

College is a rare opportunity to redefine yourself.学院是一个难得的机遇，重新界定自己。 What do you want to be known for when you graduate?你毕业时，你想要什么？ Frankly, what makes you think you are going to graduate?坦白地说，是什么让你以为你是即将毕业的？ Half of those starting as freshmen graduate in four years.新生毕业四年开始的一半。 I've seen high school valedictorians not last the fall semester.我已经看到了高中valedictorians没有去年秋季学期。 I've also seen average students graduate with a 4.0.我也看到了一个4.0的平均学生毕业。

What makes the difference?什么区别？ From my experience, there are 10 rules every freshman should know.从我的经验，有10个规则，每个新生应该知道。 …… 此处隐藏：7568字，全部文档内容请下载后查看。喜欢就下载吧 ……