Candy: I guess so.... So what kind of program should I apply to?
Ian: Probably something with a focus on hospitality management. You seem like a...hospitable person. What was your GMAT score?
Candy: Four hundred. Maybe I shouldn't apply to a prestigious school?
Ian: Don't pay too much attention to rankings. Find a program that matches your goals.
Candy: OK. So you'll help me write my statement of purpose?
Ian: No, that's your responsibility. I'll look at it with you, though.
(续上期，下期续)
凯蒂：我猜是吧……所以我应该申请哪种课程呢？
伊恩：大概是着重在接待管理的课程吧。你似乎是个……挺好客的人。你的GMAT考几分呢？
凯蒂：四百分。也许我不应该申请名校是吧？
伊恩：别太在意学校排名。要找符合你目标的课程。
凯蒂：好吧。所以你会帮我写读书计划啰？
伊恩：不，那是你的责任。但我会和你一起看过一遍。
重点解说：
★ focus (n.) 中心，重点
★ hospitality (n.) 招待。hospitable (a.) 招待周到的，好客的
★ prestigious (a.) 有声望的
★ ranking (n.) 地位，排名
★ statement of purpose 读书计划。这是一般的说法，但实际撰写内容其实是研究动机
★ responsibility (n.) 责任，义务
