So Much To Learn学无止境
发布时间:Nov 23, 2015 4:12:50 PM
So Much To Learn学无止境 It was the last day of final examinations in a large Eastern university. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering seniors huddled, discussing the exam due to begin in a few minutes. On their faces was confidence. This was their last exam—then on to commencement and jobs. 那是在一所东部大学期末考试的最后一天。一座教学楼的阶梯上,有一群工程系大四学生挤在一起讨论几分钟后将要开始的考试。他们脸上充满自信。这是他们最后一次考试了,接着就等毕业典礼,然后参加工作。 Some talked of jobs they already had; others of jobs they would get. With all this assurance of four years of college, they felt ready and able to conquer the world. 这些学生中有的正在谈论刚刚找到的工作,也有的谈论将来会找什么样的工作。他们对四年的所学信心十足,感觉自己已经可以去一闯天下了。 The approaching exam, they knew, would be a snap. The professor had said they could bring any books or notes they wanted. Requesting only that they did not talk to each other during the test. 他们知道即将开始的考试将会是小菜一碟,因为此前这门课的教授说本次考试为开卷考试,只要愿意,什么书本笔记都可以带进考场。要求只有一点:考试期间不许交头接耳。 Jubilantly they entered into the classroom. The professor passed out the papers. And smiles broadened as the students noted there were only five essay type questions. 学生们兴高采烈,陆续进入教室,教授把试卷发给他们。他们发现试卷上只有五道问答题,于是笑容更加灿烂了。 Three hours passed. Then the professor began to collect the papers. The students no longer looked confident. On their faces was a frightened expression. No one spoke as, papers in hand, the professor faced the class. 三个小时过去了,教授开始收卷子。学生们先前的自信早已荡然无存。他们流露出担心的表情。教授拿着试卷看着学生们,没人说话。 He surveyed the worried faces