TOEIC Story 3 – Freshmen

Once upon a time, in a bustling university town, there was a group of freshmen embarking on their college journey. They were excited, and with the expectation of a new chapter in their lives, they had high hopes for their first year.

Their primary obligation for the day was to attend a mandatory freshman orientation. It was crucial for them to be polite and consistent in their attendance to avoid any potential inconveniences later in the semester.

Among the freshmen were Jane and Mark. Jane had dreams of a promotion in the field of manufacturing, envisioning herself as a managerial expert in a production plant someday. Mark, on the other hand, aspired to work as a flight attendant, and he was keen to learn how to supervise airline operations.

The orientation day started with a discussion about academic qualifications and the functional aspects of the university. The orientation leader explained how to inflate their knowledge and yield the best results from their college experience.

After the initial session, Jane and Mark decided to explore the campus together to get a better analysis of the university’s layout. However, as they walked, they noticed a leak in the ceiling of one of the buildings, causing a minor inconvenience.

They quickly reported the issue to the university staff, who dismissed any concerns about their safety and assured them that it was under control. They felt relieved knowing that the university had a functional control panel to handle such situations.

Continuing their exploration, they came across the committee responsible for student activities and clubs. Jane was particularly interested in the livestock club, while Mark was drawn to a financial investment group that discussed the best ways to invest their money.

As the year progressed, Jane excelled in her manufacturing classes and took on a managerial role within the student-run committee that organized campus events. Mark, too, was doing well and was on track to achieving his dream of becoming a flight attendant.

Near the end of the academic year, there was a major transformation on campus. The university decided to retire its old inflatable mascot and replace it with a new one shaped like a spaceship. This change generated much discussion among the students.

To fund the new mascot, the university decided to charge a small mandatory fee to all students. Jane and Mark didn’t mind contributing to the change, as they were both satisfied with their freshman experience and knew that their investment in education was valuable.

As the year concluded, they looked back on their journey, from the initial obligation of orientation to their promotion within student clubs. They had successfully navigated their freshman year, avoiding any major jeopardy, and were excited about what the future held.

Here is the Chinese:

從前,在一個繁華的大學城鎮,有一群剛踏上大學旅程的新生。他們充滿期待,對生活中新的一章充滿了高度期望。

他們當天的主要任務是參加強制性的新生迎新會。為了避免在學期後期可能發生的不便,對他們來說保持禮貌和出席一致至關重要。

新生中有簡和馬克。簡夢想著在製造業領域晉升,她想象著自己有一天能成為生產工廠的管理專家。馬克則希望成為一名空中乘務員,他渴望學習如何監督航空公司的運營。

迎新會的第一天以討論學術資格和大學的功能性方面開始。迎新會領袖解釋了如何充實他們的知識,並從大學生活中獲得最佳的成果。

在初始會議之後,簡和馬克決定一起探索校園,以更好地了解大學的佈局。然而,當他們走著時,他們注意到一棟建築物天花板有漏水,引起了小小的不便。

他們迅速向大學工作人員報告了這個問題,工作人員對他們的安全問題不予理會,並向他們保證情況已受控制。他們感到欣慰,知道大學有一個功能完善的控制面板來應對這種情況。

繼續他們的探索,他們遇到了負責學生活動和俱樂部的委員會。簡對畜牧俱樂部特別感興趣,而馬克則被一個討論如何投資他們的錢的金融投資團體吸引。

隨著一年的進展,簡在她的製造課程中表現出色,並在組織校園活動的學生委員會內擔任了管理職位。馬克也表現出色,正朝著成為一名空中乘務員的夢想邁進。

學年接近尾聲時,校園發生了一個重大變革。大學決定退役其舊的可充氣吉祥物,並用一個新的太空船形狀的吉祥物來替換它。這個變化引起了學生們的廣泛討論。

為了籌措新吉祥物的資金,大學決定向所有學生收取一筆小額的強制性費用。簡和馬克並不介意為這個變化做出貢獻,因為他們對他們的新生活經歷感到滿意,並知道他們在教育方面的投資是有價值的。

隨著一年的結束,他們回顧了自己的旅程,從迎新會的初始義務到他們在學生俱樂部內的晉升。他們成功度過了他們的大一年,避免了任何重大危險,對未來充滿了期待。

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Here is a short conversation:

Alice: You hear ’bout Jane and Mark, the new college kids?

Bob: Oh yeah, that story’s a riot! They’re like campus heroes.

Alice: Totally, like college Batman and Robin.

Bob: When they saw that leaky ceiling, they pounced like hungry cats on a mouse.

Alice: Haha, quick thinkers, saving the day!

Bob: Yep, knights of campus, fighting water damage.

Alice: And when the school needed cash for the new mascot, they were like, “Take our money!”

Bob: All in for college spirit. Freshman style!

Alice: You bet! They’re setting the bar high.

Bob: College’s gonna be wild with them around!