University/Program Selection

大学/项目选择

The consultant presents a curated list of universities or academic programs that align with the client's profile and goals. They discuss admission requirements, curriculum, campus life, and potential career paths, helping the client narrow down their choices.

顾问根据客户的个人情况和目标，提供一份精心挑选的大学或学术项目清单。他们会讨论入学要求、课程设置、校园生活和潜在的职业发展路径，帮助客户缩小选择范围。

对话

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Consultant (Male)

Good morning, Sarah. Based on our last discussion about your interests in environmental science and your strong academic record, I've narrowed down a few excellent programs for your consideration. Let's take a look.

早上好，莎拉。根据我们上次关于您对环境科学的兴趣和您出色的学业成绩的讨论，我为您精选了一些不错的项目供您考虑。我们来看看吧。

Client (Female)

Good morning, Mr. Davies. Perfect, I'm really keen to see what you've found. I'm hoping to get a clearer picture today.

早上好，戴维斯先生。太好了，我非常想看看您找到了什么。我希望能今天能有一个更清晰的认识。

Consultant (Male)

Absolutely. First up, we have the University of California, Berkeley's Environmental Sciences program. Their admissions are highly competitive, requiring a strong GPA and specific AP scores, but their curriculum is cutting-edge, with a focus on field research. Campus life is vibrant, and career prospects are excellent, especially in sustainability consulting.

当然。首先，我们有加州大学伯克利分校的环境科学项目。他们的录取竞争非常激烈，要求有很高的GPA和特定的AP分数，但他们的课程设置非常前沿，重点是实地研究。校园生活充满活力，职业前景大好，尤其是在可持续发展咨询领域。

Client (Female)

Berkeley sounds amazing, but the competition makes me a bit nervous. What about something that balances strong academics with perhaps a slightly less intense admission process?

伯克利听起来很棒，但竞争让我有点紧张。有没有什么能平衡学业强度和相对不那么激烈的录取过程的呢？

Consultant (Male)

That's a valid point. In that case, consider the School of Environmental Sustainability at Loyola University Chicago. Their program offers a unique blend of science and social justice, with great internship opportunities. Admissions are still selective, but perhaps a bit more holistic in their review. It has a strong community feel, which many students appreciate.

这是一个合理的观点。那样的话，可以考虑芝加哥洛约拉大学的环境可持续发展学院。他们的项目独特地融合了科学和社会正义，并提供很棒的实习机会。录取仍然有选择性，但在审查时可能更注重全面考量。它有很强的社区感，很多学生都很喜欢。

Client (Female)

Loyola Chicago sounds interesting. I like the idea of combining science with social justice. What are the typical career paths for graduates from there?

芝加哥洛约拉听起来很有趣。我喜欢将科学与社会正义结合起来的想法。那里的毕业生通常有哪些职业道路？

Consultant (Male)

Graduates often go into roles in environmental policy, urban planning, non-profit work, or corporate sustainability. Their strong ethical foundation makes them highly sought after in those fields. We also have a few other options, including state universities which can offer more breadth in terms of curriculum.

毕业生通常会从事环境政策、城市规划、非营利组织或企业可持续发展方面的工作。他们坚实的道德基础使他们这些领域中备受追捧。我们还有其他一些选择，包括州立大学，它们在课程方面可以提供更广泛的选择。

Client (Female)

That's helpful. I'd love to explore the state university options too, just to ensure I'm keeping all my bases covered. This is a big decision, so the more information, the better.

这很有帮助。我也想了解一下州立大学的选择，这样可以确保我考虑到所有方面。这是一个重要的决定，所以信息越多越好。

Consultant (Male)

Absolutely. Let's delve into those next. We'll compare their program structures, typical four-year plans, and how their campus environments differ. Take your time to review everything, and we can discuss any further questions next week.

当然。我们接下来会深入探讨这些。我们将比较它们的项目结构、典型的四年计划以及它们的校园环境有何不同。您花点时间仔细阅读所有内容，我们下周可以讨论任何进一步的问题。

词汇

对话中的必备词汇和短语

narrowed down

To reduce a large list to a smaller, more focused one. Use this when selecting options, like 'I've narrowed down the choices to three universities.'

将一个大列表减少到一个更小、更专注的列表。用于选择选项时，例如“我已经将选择缩小到三所大学。”

keen

Very interested or eager. It's a common way to show enthusiasm, as in 'I'm keen to learn more about this program.'

非常感兴趣或渴望。这是表达热情的一种常见方式，例如“我热衷于了解更多关于这个程序的信息。”

competitive

Involving strong rivalry, especially in admissions. Say 'The job market is competitive' to describe tough selection processes.

涉及强烈的竞争，尤其是在录取方面。可以用‘就业市场竞争激烈’来描述艰难的选拔过程。

curriculum

The subjects and courses offered in a program. Useful in education talks, like 'The curriculum includes lab work.'

程序中提供的科目和课程。在教育讨论中有用，例如'课程包括实验室工作。'

holistic

Considering the whole person or situation, not just parts. In admissions, it means looking at grades, essays, and activities together.

考虑整个人或整个情况，而不仅仅是部分。在招生中，这意味着将成绩、论文和活动一起考虑。

internship

A temporary job for gaining experience, often during studies. Common in career discussions: 'I got an internship at a company.'

一种临时工作，用于获得经验，通常在学习期间。在职业讨论中常见：‘我在一家公司获得了实习机会。’

career paths

Possible job routes after education. Use when planning future: 'What are the career paths in this field?'

教育后的可能职业路线。在规划未来时使用：'这个领域的职业路径有哪些？'

delve into

To explore or study something in detail. Informal and useful for deeper discussions: 'Let's delve into the details.'

详细探索或研究某事。非正式的，有助于更深入的讨论：'让我们深入探讨细节。'

关键句型

需要记住和练习的重要短语

Based on our last discussion about your interests and your strong academic record, I've narrowed down a few excellent programs for your consideration.

This sentence uses 'based on' to refer to previous information and shows polite professional advice. Useful for consultants or advisors summarizing client profiles; note the gerund 'narrowed down' after 'I've'.

这个句子使用 'based on' 来引用先前的信息，并展示了礼貌的专业建议。对于总结客户资料的顾问或咨询师很有用；注意 'I've' 后的动名词 'narrowed down'。

I'm really keen to see what you've found. I'm hoping to get a clearer picture today.

Expresses eagerness ('keen to') and future expectation ('hoping to'). Great for showing interest in meetings; 'get a clearer picture' is an idiom meaning to understand better.

表达了热切（'keen to'）和未来的期望（'hoping to'）。非常适合在会议中显示兴趣；'get a clearer picture' 是一个习语，意思是更好地理解。

Their admissions are highly competitive, requiring a strong GPA and specific AP scores.

Describes requirements with a participial phrase ('requiring...'). Useful for explaining entry processes; 'highly competitive' emphasizes difficulty, common in academic contexts.

使用分词短语（'requiring...'）描述要求。有助于解释入学过程；'highly competitive'强调难度，在学术语境中常见。

What about something that balances strong academics with perhaps a slightly less intense admission process?

A polite suggestion using 'what about' for alternatives. 'Balances...with' shows comparison; helpful when seeking options that match preferences in discussions.

使用 'what about' 礼貌地建议替代方案。'Balances...with' 显示比较；在寻求符合偏好的选项的讨论中很有帮助。

That's a valid point. In that case, consider the School of Environmental Sustainability at Loyola University Chicago.

Acknowledges an idea ('valid point') and suggests an alternative ('in that case'). Useful for responsive conversations; 'consider' invites thoughtful review.

承认一个想法（'valid point'）并建议一个替代方案（'in that case'）。适用于响应性对话；'consider' 邀请深思熟虑的审查。

Graduates often go into roles in environmental policy, urban planning, non-profit work, or corporate sustainability.

Lists career options with 'go into roles in' for job fields. Practical for discussing futures; note the parallel structure in the list for clarity.

使用 'go into roles in' 列出职业选项，针对工作领域。适合讨论未来；注意列表中的平行结构以保持清晰。

I'd love to explore the state university options too, just to ensure I'm keeping all my bases covered.

Shows politeness with 'I'd love to' and uses idiom 'keeping all my bases covered' meaning considering everything. Ideal for thorough decision-making talks.

用 'I'd love to' 显示礼貌，并使用习语 'keeping all my bases covered'，意思是考虑一切。适合彻底的决策讨论。

Let's delve into those next. We'll compare their program structures, typical four-year plans, and how their campus environments differ.

Proposes next steps with 'let's' for collaboration and lists items for comparison. Useful in planning sessions; 'delve into' means to examine deeply.

使用'let's'提出下一步行动以促进合作，并列出比较项目。在规划会议中有用；'delve into'意为深入考察。