5．Are You New In this Class
你刚到这个班上吗

A: Hi. Are you new in this class?
你刚到这个班上吗?

B: Yes, I am. I really don’t know anyone.
是的，我谁也不认识。

A: Did you just arrive in this country? You look a little nervous.
你是不是刚到这个国家? 你看上去有点拘束。

B: No. I was here last semester, but I didn’t find out about this class in time. So I’m taking it this semester.
不是，我上学期就来了。不过我没赶上这班，所以这学期才上。

A: I took this course last semester too. Now I am taking it again!
我上学期就在学这门课，现在又在学！

B: How is it? Do you learn anything here? Why are you taking it again?
这课怎样? 你学了什么没有? 你为什么再学一遍呀？

A: Wow, you have a lot of questions! I learned a lot. In fact, that’s why I am taking it again. I get lots of practice in speaking, and also in writing. I’m sure you’ll be glad you took this course. I’ll even help you study if you’d like.
哇，你问的问题真多！我学到了很多东西，实际上，这也是为什么我又学一遍的原因。在这门课上，我有很多练习会话和写作的机会。我相信你也会喜欢这门课的。如果你愿意的话，我还可以帮你。

B: That’s just what I need. Thanks so much. You’ve been a big help already.
这正是我所要的。非常感谢。你已经帮了我个大忙了。


额外成就感

in time 及时；最终（经过一段时间）
* We were just in time to catch the train.
我们正好赶上那趟火车。
* These problems will straighten out in time.
这些问题终究会解决的。