college life

harvard哈弗大学，哈弗大学生

lifelong终身的

outstanding杰出的

scholars学者

lay a solid foundation 打下基础

dialogue 对话，对白

compulsory必修的，义务的

optional非强制的

opt. vt.选择

option. n. 选项

optional. adj. 可选择的

degree学位

page页

credits. n. 制作职员名单

credit cost 学分

credit card 信用卡

refund退还

withdraw. v. 撤回，取回，撤退

class days课时

martial arts武术课

log in=fill in from 填表

weeking days工作日

Hi. welcome to our college. you will spend at least four years here. College days will be the golden time in your life. There are many opportunities for you to explore the unknown and you can experience a lot . You can make lifelong friends;you can enjoy various kinds of activities ;you can develop your personal interests ；and you will meet some outstanding scholars . keep a good balance and lay a solid foundation . There are many doors to your dreams . You decide how many you can open.

Asking about course selection

A foreign student is choosing courses. and a Chinese student is giving him advice.

Mike:Hi!Zhang Ke . can l take all the courses l like?

Zhang Ke:We have both compulsory and optional courses. The courses listed here are compulsory . and you have to take them for a degree.

Mike:How about the courses on this page?

Zhang Ke :They are optional courses. You can decide on whatever you like.

Mike:How many credits should l get for the optional courses?

Zhang Ke：l'm not sure . lt depends on what courses you choose . But you have to take at least three for this semester.

Mike:How much does each credit cost?

Zhang Ke:Eighty yuan.

Mike:Can l drop out if l don't like it?

Zhang Ke:Yes. you will get a refund if you withdraw within 12 class days. Have you decided which courses to take?

Mike :Not yet. But at least l know that l want to take martial arts for my optional course.

Zhang Ke:Let's log in and follow the steps.