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Hi, Alan. Sorry for not calling you back sooner. You said on the phone you had something you needed to discuss with me?
嗨，艾伦，很抱歉没有早点给你回电话。你在电话里说有事要和我商量？
Well, to get right down to it, I'm having second thoughts about my major.
嗯，直截了当地说，我对我的专业有了新的想法。
With my family situation getting more complicated and the end of my university education nearing, persisting with Art History just doesn't seem the right choice.
我的家庭情况越来越复杂，大学学业也快结束了，坚持学习艺术史似乎并不是一个正确的选择。
Alan, in the last 3 years, I have heard nothing but how passionate you are about the Art History programme.
艾伦，在过去的三年里，我听到的全是你对艺术史专业有多么热情。
You often told fellow classmates how fabulous the instructors were and that you finally felt accepted. What would cause you to abandon it?
你经常对同学们说，老师们是多么的出色，你终于感觉到自己被接纳了。是什么原因让你放弃这个专业呢?
My father's current financial situation has helped me realize that a more financially viable employment opportunity is not necessarily a bad thing.
是我父亲目前的经济状况，这让我意识到有个经济上更可行的就业机会其实也不错。
Art History nourishes my soul, but does nothing to put food on my plate.
艺术史能滋养我的灵魂，却不能让我吃饱饭啊。
What about all the work opportunities I discussed with you last month?
那我上个月和你讨论的那些工作机会呢？
Have you gone to those places of business to investigate whether any legitimate positions might be available for someone with your background? Ah, well...
你有没有去那些公司调查一下有适合你的背景的正规职位吗？呃，这个...
Look, Alan, if your heart is set on working in the art industry, you need to be more assertive and start talking with people.
听着，艾伦，如果你一心想在艺术行业工作，你就需要更加自信，要开始与人交谈。
Networking is key if you want to become a celebrity in the world of museums and galleries.
如果你想成为博物馆和美术馆界的名人，建立人际关系网是关键。
Time is a very precious commodity right now. My social life does not exist, I can barely keep up with my studies and thesis is due by the end of this year.
现在时间非常宝贵，我都没有什么社交生活。我的学业几乎跟不上，毕业论文年底就要交了。
When can I find time to research jobs when I have so much to do as it is?
我现在有这么多事情要做，什么时候才能抽出时间来研究工作呢?
What you do now will determine your future options. Now is the optimum time to put forth your best effort.
你现在所做的事会决定你未来的选择。现在是你全力以赴的最佳时机。
I will take what you said into consideration. The advice is much appreciated.
我会好好考虑你说的这些话的，非常感谢你的建议。
Questions 1 to 4 are based on the conversation you have just heard.
请根据刚刚听到的对话回答问题1至问题4。
Question 1. What did the man want to discuss with the woman?
问题1. 男士想和女士讨论什么？
Question 2. Why does the man want to give up art history?
问题2. 男士为什么想放弃艺术史？
Question 3. What does the woman advise the man to do?
问题3. 女士建议男士做什么？
Question 4. What does the man say he really lacks right now?
问题4. 男士说他现在真正缺少什么？
