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百花園中，百花齊放；
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擊本期關鍵詞：百花齊放 Let a hundred flowers bloom.
多此一舉 畫蛇添足 gild the lily
美國國家大學：
位於加利福尼亞南部的聖迭哥市提供了全世界最好的生活、工作和學習環境。
The city of San Diego, located in Southern California, provides one of the best living, working and studying environments in the world.
這本身就是一座美麗的城市，這裡瑰麗的人為和自然景觀形成了眾多令人激動的鮮明對比，構成了一幅幅令人意想不到的精彩畫面。
It is a beautiful city in its own right, but the wonderful range of both man-made and natural features provides many exciting contrasts and unexpected highlights.
聖迭哥具有溫暖、舒適的南加利福尼亞氣候，與地中海的氣候類似，無論在室內還是室外，您都可以全年在這裡享受宜人的氣候。
San Diego enjoys a wonderful, temperate Southern California climate, similar in fact to the Mediterranean, which can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors all year round.
聖迭哥的人口數量略高於一百萬。它既是一個生機勃勃的城市，又是您放鬆身心的場所。
With a population of a little over one million people, it is both dynamic and relaxed.
聖迭哥是國家大學的發展源泉。
San Diego is home to National University.
自從1971成立以來，國家大學已經發展成為加利福尼亞第二大非營利性私立大學。
From its inception in 1971, National has grown to become the second largest private non-profit university in California.
國家大學特別強調終生學習的理念，為每個人提供繼續提高技能的機會。
The university is particularly focused on the concept of life-long learning, where every person is provided with the opportunity to continue to build their skills.
作為其多文化理念的一部分，同時出於對未來前景的展望，國家大學歡迎和鼓勵國際學生，尤其是中國學生，前來就讀。
The university welcomes and encourages international students, particularly from China, as part of its multicultural focus and outlook.
國家大學70% 的本科生都能夠獲得學士學位，81% 的研究生都能夠獲得碩士和博士學位，兩項指標均高於美國國家標準。
70% of National University undergraduates successfully complete their degree programs, and 81% of graduate students successfully complete their degree programs. Both are higher than the US averages.
該校學生認為，國家大學在許多領域都優於加利福尼亞的其它大學。
Its students rank National University higher than other California universities in a number of fields.
美國大多數大學對於國際學生的收費都高於當地學生。但在國家大學學習的主要特點是國際學生與當地學生繳納相同的學費。
Most universities in the U.S. charge international students more for their tuition than local students. A significant feature of studying at National University is that international students pay the same as local students.
另一個重要的特點是該校採用了每月一門功課的學習模式，在這個月裏學生可以集中學習，把精力集中在一個科目上，而不必為其它科目分心，學完一門功課後，再學下一門功課。這樣既有很大的靈活性，又有持續的成就感。
Another key study feature is a one-course-per-month format, which allows students to concentrate on one subject without distraction for an intensive period, and after completion, move on to the next topic. This provides both flexibility, and a continuing sense of accomplishment and achievement
同時，每年國家大學都為學生提供靈活多樣的課程設置。
It also provides students with a flexible, multiple intake option each year.
學校配備了2,500 臺聯網的個人電腦、視頻會議教室、多媒體教室，學生可以通過網絡了解要學習的課程、課時安排以及學生信息。
There are 2,500 student networked PCs, video-conference classrooms, multimedia classrooms and access for students to course, scheduling, and student information via the web.
國家大學圖書館擁有76,000 多本電子圖書，其數量在美國藏書量位居第三，並具有14,000 個電子期刊全文數據庫。
The National University library contains more than 76,000 eBooks, the third largest collection in U.S., and electronic databases including 14,000 full text journals.
還有很重要的一點，那就是學生無需提供GMAT 或 SAT 考試成績就可以攻讀本校的學位。
Importantly students are not required to provide a GMAT or SAT exam result in order to gain entry into degree programs.
國際學生可以在國家大學學習英語，這既對學習有利，又方便您的生活，您可以用英語與當地人進行交流，使您的生活過得更加有趣。
International students can study English at the university, which is important both for studies and helping to make living and interacting with the local people easier and more fun.
聖迭哥主要的城市地標包括世界聞名的聖迭哥動物園──全球少數幾個能夠獨立飼養中國大熊貓的動物園之一。
Prominent landmarks include the world famous San Diego Zoo, one of the few zoos that has been able to breed China’s own Giant Pandas,
由於聖迭哥人的勤奮和努力，使這座富足的城市獲得了成功。聖迭哥人對他們取得的成就感到非常驕傲，他們友好、熱情、好客。
This affluent city has become successful by the endeavors of its own people. The people of San Diego are extremely proud of their achievements and are friendly, warm and welcoming.
如果有一些問題，你沒有聽明白的話，可以登錄：www.nu.edu查詢。
探尋鮮花的秘密─百花齊放
重點詞彙 A：水晶花crystal flower
B：窗 花paper-cut for window decoration
C：水仙花narcissus
D：幹 花dehydrated flower
百合花 lily
花容月貌 lilies and roses
康乃馨 carnation
百花齊放 Let a hundred flowers bloom.
多此一舉 畫蛇添足 gild the lily
責編：蘭華