Preparing for School Admissions/Interviews

准备学校入学/面试

Parents are discussing and actively preparing their child for school admissions processes, including application forms, standardized tests, and interview techniques for both parents and child.

父母正在讨论并积极准备孩子应对学校入学流程，包括申请表、标准化考试以及父母和孩子的面试技巧。

对话

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Mom (Female)

Okay, so the admissions packet for Northwood Academy just arrived. It looks pretty comprehensive. Have you had a chance to look at the interview tips they sent?

好了，北林学院的招生材料刚到。看起来内容很全面。你有没有机会看看他们发来的面试技巧？

Dad (Male)

I glanced at them this morning. It seems they really emphasize the parents' role in the interview, not just the child's. We need to be prepared to talk about why we think it's a good fit for Emily.

我今早看了一眼。看来他们非常强调家长在面试中的作用，而不仅仅是孩子。我们需要准备好谈谈为什么我们认为这所学校适合艾米丽。

Mom (Female)

Exactly. And for Emily, we should probably do a few more mock interviews, especially focusing on those 'tell me about yourself' type questions and how she handles unexpected questions. Her standardized test scores are strong, but the interview is key.

没错。至于艾米丽，我们可能要再多做几次模拟面试，特别是要重点练习那种“介绍一下你自己”类型的问题，以及她如何应对突发问题。她的标准化考试成绩很不错，但面试才是关键。

Dad (Male)

Good point. Let's block out some time this weekend for that. Also, the application form requires an essay from her. We should review that together tonight and make sure it really highlights her strengths and personality.

说得对。我们这个周末抽点时间给她练习。另外，申请表上要求她写一篇短文。今晚我们应该一起审阅一下，确保它能真正突出她的优点和个性。

Mom (Female)

Definitely. I was thinking we could also role-play the parent interview section, just so we're both on the same page. What do you think about bringing up her passion for robotics?

那是肯定的。我还在想我们也可以角色扮演一下家长面试环节，这样我们两人就能保持一致了。你觉得提一下她对机器人技术的热情怎么样？

Dad (Male)

Absolutely, that's a great example of her unique interests and how she applies herself. We should weave that into our responses. And let’s not forget to practice her 'why this school' answer. It needs to sound genuine and well-researched.

当然，这很好地说明了她独特的兴趣和专注。我们应该把这个融入到我们的回答中。还有，别忘了练习她的“为什么选择这所学校”的答案。这需要听起来真诚且经过深思熟虑。

Mom (Female)

Agreed. And remember, they like to see that the child is engaged, so encouraging Emily to ask a question or two at the end of her interview could be a nice touch.

同意。对了，他们喜欢看到孩子积极参与，所以在面试结束时鼓励艾米丽问一两个问题会是个不错的点缀。

Dad (Male)

That's smart. It shows initiative. This is all coming together. We just need to stay organized and keep her confidence up.

这很聪明。它显示了积极性。一切都准备就绪了。我们只需要保持有条不紊，并保持她的信心。

词汇

对话中的必备词汇和短语

admissions packet

A set of documents or materials sent by a school about the process of applying and getting accepted; useful when talking about school enrollment.

学校发送的一组关于申请和被录取过程的文件或材料；在谈论学校入学时很有用。

comprehensive

Complete and including many details; use this word to describe something that covers all necessary information, like a guide or report.

完整且包括许多细节；使用这个词来描述涵盖所有必要信息的东西，比如指南或报告。

emphasize

To give special importance or attention to something; in conversations, say 'they emphasize' to highlight what is most important in a process.

给予某事特别的重要或注意力；在对话中，说 'they emphasize' 来突出过程中的最重要部分。

mock interviews

Practice interviews that simulate real ones; great for preparing for job or school interviews by practicing responses.

模拟真实面试的练习面试；通过练习回应，很好地准备工作或学校面试。

standardized test scores

Results from uniform exams taken by many students; commonly discussed in education to show academic performance.

许多学生参加的统一考试结果；在教育中常被讨论，以显示学术表现。

application form

A document you fill out to apply for something like school; essential vocabulary for formal applications.

您填写以申请学校等事物的文件；正式申请中必备的词汇。

role-play

Acting out a situation to practice; useful for learning skills like interviews by pretending to be in the scenario.

通过演绎一个情境来进行练习；有助于学习如面试等技能，通过假装处于该情境中。

genuine

Real and honest, not fake; use it to describe sincere answers or feelings in interviews or personal statements.

真实而诚实，不是假的；用于描述面试或个人陈述中的真诚回答或感受。

initiative

The ability to act independently and take the first step; positive trait to mention in resumes or interviews to show proactivity.

独立行动并采取第一步的能力；在简历或面试中提及的积极特质，以展示主动性。

关键句型

需要记住和练习的重要短语

Have you had a chance to look at the interview tips they sent?

This is a polite way to ask if someone has reviewed something; useful for checking progress in group preparations. It uses present perfect 'have had a chance' to imply opportunity up to now.

这是询问某人是否已经审阅某事的一种礼貌方式；用于检查小组准备的进度。它使用现在完成时 'have had a chance' 来暗示到现在为止的机会。

We need to be prepared to talk about why we think it's a good fit for Emily.

Expresses the need for readiness in discussions; practical for planning talks like interviews. 'Good fit' idiom means suitable match; use in contexts like choosing schools or jobs.

表达了在讨论中准备就绪的必要性；适用于规划面试等谈话。'Good fit' 成语意为合适的匹配；在选择学校或工作等情境中使用。

Her standardized test scores are strong, but the interview is key.

Contrasts strengths with what's most important; helpful for emphasizing priorities. 'Is key' means crucial; simple present tense for general truths in advice.

对比优势与最重要的事；有助于强调优先事项。'Is key' 意思是至关重要；简单现在时用于建议中的一般真理。

Let's block out some time this weekend for that.

Suggests scheduling time; 'block out' means to reserve in a calendar. Useful for making plans; imperative 'let's' invites agreement in casual talks.

建议安排时间；'block out' 意思是在日历中预订。用于制定计划；祈使句 'let's' 在随意交谈中邀请同意。

We should review that together tonight and make sure it really highlights her strengths and personality.

Proposes collaborative checking; 'make sure' followed by clause for ensuring something. Good for teamwork in writing or editing, like essays; modal 'should' for suggestions.

提出协作检查；'make sure'后跟从句用于确保某事。在写作或编辑中的团队合作很好，比如论文；情态动词'should'用于建议。

What do you think about bringing up her passion for robotics?

Asks for opinion on including a topic; 'bringing up' means mentioning. Useful in discussions about what to say in interviews; question form seeks input politely.

询问关于包含一个主题的意见；'bringing up' 意思是提及。在关于面试中说什么的讨论中有用；问题形式礼貌地寻求输入。

It needs to sound genuine and well-researched.

Describes required qualities for answers; 'well-researched' means thoroughly investigated. Practical for advice on presentations; passive-like structure with 'needs to' for necessities.

描述了答案所需的品质；'well-researched' 意思是彻底调查。适用于演示建议；使用 'needs to' 的类似被动结构表示必要性。

We just need to stay organized and keep her confidence up.

Advises maintaining order and morale; 'keep up' phrasal verb means to maintain. Useful for motivation in preparations; simple present for ongoing actions.