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Parents and teachers will tell you not to worry when applying for a place at university.
家长和老师可能会安慰你不用担心大学申请的事情。
But in the same breath will remind you that it is the most important decision of your life.
但是，话音未落他们就会提醒你这是你一生中最重要的一次决定。
The first decision is your choice of course.
你要做的第一个决定当然就是选择。
It will depend on what you want to get out of university, what you are good at and what you enjoy.
这要根据你想从大学学到什么、你擅长什么、喜欢什么而定。
The next decision is where to apply.
下一个决定就是申请哪所学校。
Aim high but within reason.
要有雄心但也要理性。
Do you have the right combination of subjects and are your expected grades likely to meet entry requirements?
你现在所学的科目以及学业成绩与目标学校的要求是否匹配呢？
The deadline is January 15th.
报名截止日期是1月15日。
But it is best to submit your application early because universities begin work as soon as forms start rolling in.
但是你提交申请越早越好，因为一旦有学生提交申请，学校就会开始审核工作。
The most important part of the application is the much feared personal statement.
申请过程中最重要的一项，也是学生们最畏惧的一项就是个人陈述。
This is your chance to convey boundless enthusiasm for the subject.
个人陈述给你提供了一个表达你对所选学科无限热情的机会。
So economy of expression is foremost.
因此，言词精简是重点。
Omit dull and ineffective generalities and make sure you give concrete examples.
避免概括性的无用之词，给出具体的实例。
Admissions officers read every personal statement that arrives.
招生人员会读每一封收到的个人陈述。
It is not convincing if you say you have chosen the subject because you enjoy it.
如果你说你选该学科是出于喜欢，这将很不具说服力。
You have to get across what it is about a particular area that has inspired you.
你需要让读者领会到它到底哪方面激发了你的兴趣。
They will look for evidence that you have reflected and thought about the subject.
他们会在其中寻找证据证明你对所选的科目有过深度的思考。
Applicants should be honest.
申请人需要诚实。
There is no point saying you run marathons, if you are going to be out of breath arriving at the interview on the second floor.
如果你连爬两层楼来面试都累得气喘吁吁，那么你说你常跑马拉松就毫无意义了。
Questions 19 to 21 are based on the passage you have just heard.
请根据刚刚听到的内容回答19-21题。
Question 19. What is the first decision you should make in preparing to apply for a place at university?
问题19：申请大学时你需要做的第一个决定是什么？
Question 20. What is the most important part of the application?
问题20：申请流程中最重要的一部分是什么？
Question 21. What must applicants do in their personal statements?
问题21：学生们写个人陈述时必须怎样？
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