新托福考试必备：新托福TPO（1-24）听力原文文本TPO5

　　TPO-5 Conversation 1
　　Narrator
　　Listen to a conversation between a student and a counselor at the University Counseling Center.
　　Student
　　Hi, thanks for seeing me in such short notice.
　　Counselor
　　No problem. How can I help?
　　Student
　　Well, I think I might have made a mistake coming to the school.
　　Counselor
　　What makes you say that?
　　Student
　　I’m a little overwhelmed by the size of this place. I come from a small town.
　　There were only 75 of us in my high school graduating class. Everyone knew everyone. We all grew up together.
　　Counselor
　　So it’s a bit of a culture shock for you? Being one of 15,000 students on a big campus in an unfamiliar city?
　　Student
　　That’s an understatement. I just can’t get comfortable in class or in the dorms.
　　You know, socially.
　　Counselor
　　Um…well, let’s start with the academics. Tell me about you classes.
　　Student
　　I’m taking mostly introductory courses and some are taught in these huge lecture halls.
　　Counselor
　　And you are having trouble in keeping pace with the material?
　　Student
　　No, in fact I got an A on my first economics paper.
　　It’s just that, it’s so impersonal, I’m not used to it.
　　Counselor
　　Are your classes impersonal?
　　Student
　　No, it’s just that…for example, in sociology yesterday, the professor asked a question, so I raised my hand, several of us raised our hands. And I kept my hand up because I did the reading and knew the answer. But the professor just answered his own question and continued with the lecture.
　　Counselor
　　Well, in a big room it’s possible he didn’t notice you. Maybe he was starting to save time. In either case I wouldn’t take it personally.
　　Student
　　I suppose. But I just don’t know how to, you know, distinguish myself.
　　Counselor
　　Why not stop by his office during office hours?
　　Student
　　That wouldn’t seem right. You know, taking time from other students who need help?
　　Counselor
　　Don’t say that. That’s what office hours are for. There is no reason you couldn’t pop in to say hi and to make yourself known. If you are learning a lot in class, let the professor know. Wouldn’t you appreciate positive feedback if you were a professor?
　　Student
　　You are right. That’s a good idea.
　　Counselor
　　OK, er…let’s turn to your social life. How’s it going in the dorms?
　　Student
　　I don’t have much in common with my roommate or anyone else I’ve met so far.
　　Everyone’s into sports and I’m more artsy, you know, into music. I play the
　　cello.
　　Counselor
　　Hah, have you been playing long?
　　Student
　　Since age ten. It’s a big part of my life. At home I was the youngest member of our community orchestra.
　　Counselor
　　You are not going to believe this. There is a string quartet on campus, all students. And it so happened that the cellist graduated last year. They’ve been searching high and low for a replacement, someone with experience. Would you be interested in auditioning?
　　Student
　　Absolutely. I wanted to get my academic work settled before pursuing my music here. But I think this would be a good thing for me. I guess if I really want to fit in here I should find people who love music as much as I do. Thank you.
　　Counselor
　　My pleasure.