小故事

So Much to Learn
学海无涯
It was the last day of the final examination in a large Eastern university. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering seniors huddled, discussing the exam due to begin in a few minutes. On their faces was confidence. This was their last exam-then on to commencement and jobs.
这是东部一所大学期终考试的最后一天。在一栋建筑物的台阶上，一群工程学高年级学生围在一起，对即将开始的考试议论纷纷。他们的脸上洋溢着自信。这将是他们求学时期的最后一场考试了，前面等待着他们的将是毕业并迈向各自的工作岗位。
Some talked of jobs they already had; others talked of jobs they would get. With all the assurance of four years of college, they felt ready and were able to conquer the world.
他们有的讨论着已经获得的工作，有的则讨论即将参加的工作。经过四年大学教育，他们觉得自己已经为征服这个世界做足了准备。
The approaching exam, they knew, would be a snap. The professor had said they could bring any books or notes they wanted, requesting only that they did not talk to each other during the test.
他们知道面临的考试只不过是小菜一碟。教授说他们可以带任何书籍或笔记进入考场，唯一的要求是在考试期间不能讨论。
Jubilantly they fielded into the classroom. The professor passed out the papers. And smiles broadened as the students noted there were only five essay-type questions.
随后他们兴冲冲地涌入考场。教授开始发试卷。当学生们看到试卷上只有五条问答题时，他们露出舒心的微笑。

重点讲解

重点讲解：
1. be due to do sth.
按期，按理该做某事；
eg. The ship was due to sail the following morning.
这艘船定于第二天启航。
eg. The first price increases are due to come into force in July.
第一批提价预计将在7月开始执行。
2. be able to do sth.
能做到…的；
eg. He said he was able to finish it in time.
他说他能够按时完成。
eg. We may not be able to recall this information, but it is all stored in our brains.
我们也许不能回忆起这些信息，但它们却都贮存在我们的脑子里。
3. pass out
分配；分发；
eg. My job was to pass out water to the runners.
我的工作就是递水给跑步的运动员。
eg. We are going to pass out the pamphlets to the members of this group.
我们将把小册子分发给这个小组的成员。