VOA慢速英语:Coming to Terms With Academic Titles at US Colleges

短语讲解：

1. Get ready for a short lecture, especially if you are thinking of a career in higher education.

get ready for (使)准备好...
例句：Susan was on the wing doing things to get ready for her trip.
苏珊忙碌着为旅行做准备。
think of考虑
例句：He's thinking of studying abroad.
他正在考虑出国学习。

2. And they carry out research.

carry out进行; 执行; 贯彻
例句：They also carry out experiments.
他们还进行实验。

3. They also serve on committees and take part in other activities.

take part in参加…, 参与…活动
例句：John takes part in many school activities.
约翰参加很多学校里的活动。

4. Other faculty members are not expected to do all these jobs.

be expected to预计
例句：House prices are expected to perk up.
预计房价会上涨。