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Philosophy: a Useless Major?

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ID: 1447 Upper Intermediate
You've just graduated high school and you have your whole life ahead of you. It's time to start thinking about what you'll study in university. What happens when you choose a course of study that your parents don't approve of? Learn how to talk about this important life decision in today's lesson.
Mon Jul 05 2010 | John, Jenny
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争光 zhēngguāng to bring glory
志愿 zhìyuàn intended major
填 tián to fill in
专业 zhuānyè major
儿子，高考考得不错，给我们争光了。
érzi ，gāokǎo kǎo de bùcuò ，gěi wǒmen zhēngguāng le 。
Son, you did well on the university entrance exam. Our family looks very good now.
是啊，你老爸现在走出去可有面子了。
shì a ，nǐ lǎobà xiànzài zǒu chūqù kě yǒu miànzi le 。
Yeah. Now when your old man goes out, he can really hold his head high.
老爸老妈，你们是不是又吹牛了？分数刚出来，连志愿都没填呢。
lǎobà lǎomā ，nǐmen shì bu shì yòu chuīniú le ？fēnshù gāng chūlái ，lián zhìyuàn dōu méi tián ne 。
Dad, mom -- are you guys talking big again? The scores just came out. I haven't even filled out my preferred major form.
你想读什么专业，爸妈都支持你。
nǐ xiǎng dú shénme zhuānyè ，bàmā dōu zhīchí nǐ 。
Your mom and dad will support you, no matter what you want to study.
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