【正文】 e when I first arrived. I lived in a really big dormitory and shared a room with two other girls. I guess the thing I learned the most was how to get along with other you know, how to respect other people’s opinions and property stuff like that. At home I’d always had my own room. This was the first time I’d had to live with other people in the same room. We were all really differentI mean, our personalities and lifestyles were pletely opposite in some ways! Anyway, at first it really caused problems, but we learned how to get along living in those tight quarters. Three seventeenyearolds living in one room can you imagine? I’m surprised we survived it at all. Michael: I think, for myself, the hardest thing was learning how to manage my owe time better. I used to stay up late watching TV a lot, didn’t eat well, often went to class unprepared, and things liked that. My grades were really suffering, and I could hardly keep my eyes open in class! It was a drag! Somehow, midway through the semester, I changed and started to do well. Organizing my time was a real challenge. In high school, I didn’t have to worry I had the same schedule every day, and at night my parents were pushing me to study. But it’s different when you go away to college. You have to learn to take responsibility for your actions. No one is going to tell you what to do. You have to figure it out yourself. Frank: I’m having some trouble with chemistry this year. It’s hard. The teacher acts like we’re so smart that we ought to have no trouble learning it. I find the textbook confusing, and then I get discouraged. Well, some of us got together and formed a study group. It seems to work ok most of the time we pare notes and then go over the discussion questions in each chapter. The only problem is that sometimes one of my friends will e to the study group unprepared. He’ll forget his notes or he won’t have read the book beforehand. That really bothers me and I guess those guys who don’t prepare are going to have hard time on the final exam. Regina: I’m trying to learn this new puter program at school. It’s kind of embarrassing most of the other kids have already picked it up, and I just can’t get it. There’s this software manual at school I borrowed the book and took it home to read, but it didn’t seem to help. There was simply too much information for me to remember. My problem is that I don’t have enough time to sit down and learn it properly. I’m not sure that what to do next. Sonia: I’m going to France next summer, so I want to learn as much French as I can. So, I started taking a French class at the local munity center. Well, the great thing is the class is free. The problem is it’s not very easy. Well, you see, it’s supposed to be beginning –level class no way! I’m telling you, most of the person in there they already knew how to speak French when they started the class. They can say basic conversational phrases, and they know how to pronounce the words. I am plete beginner! I did not know one word of French when I started this class! So I always feel lost even from day one, I had no idea what was going on. Now, the teacher is nice, but he’s not very good! He gets off the topic, and he’ll get stuck on some tiny, little point for like half an hour at a time. But I really shouldn’t plain because after all, this class is free! Unit 3Andy: Well, this is Andy Wong, and we’re just about at the end of another episode of “Where in the world…?” But before we sign off, I’d like to tell you a little about tomorrow’s program. Tomorrow we have a very interesting report on two very exciting cities that I’m sure you won’t want to miss. Our reporters in the field, Deborah and Todd, are standing by to fill us in on the details. Deborah! Can you hear me? Deborah: Yes, Andy, loud and clear. Andy: Well, where are you? Deborah: You know I can’t tell you that, Andy! You have to watch tomorrow’s program to get the answer. Andy: oh, right! That’s right. Well, tell us about the place anyway. Deborah: ok. This city is a very exciting place to visit. First of all, it is one of the ten largest metropolitan areas in the world. It is a very cosmopolitan city with a strong identity of its own. And the local food is unique. I really am enjoying the restaurants that serve barbecued beef, which is grilled right at your table. But I must warn you, much of the food is extremely spicy, so e prepared. Do you like spicy food, Andy? Andy: Love it! Deborah: Well, you should e on over, then! Andy, this city is very old! It was founded in the fourteenth century and is divided by the Han River. The city has a striking bination of modern and ancient architecture. In fact, most of the traditional architecture is located on the northern side of the river when I am now. With its efficient subway system, it’s very easy to get around and see the sights. Andy: Great, Deborah. Thanks so much for… Deborah: oh, wait, Andy! One more thing I forgot to mention! The shopping the street vendors here sell everything from shoes to electronics to furniture all at discounted prices! Oops, have I said too much? Andy: No, no, not at all! Sounds like you’re having a fantastic time. We’re looking forward to hearing your full report tomorrow, and finding out just where in the world you are right now! Before we run out of time, though, let me turn it over to Todd. Todd? Are you there? Todd: I sure am. Hello, everyone. Well, my city is very old. It was founded in fifteen fortynine by the Portuguese. It is now the third largest city in the country, with about two million inhabitants. It’s quite fascinating. Believe it or not, it’s built into a cliff, and it overlooks a beautiful bay. It’s actually on two levels. To get to the upper level you can take an elevator. From there you have a wonderful view of the bay. And if you enjoy swimming, there are beautiful beaches. Andy: well, Todd! I guess we know where you’re been the last few days! On the beach! Todd: Well, n