Understanding the Text
Why did the author give up her high school dream after she entered college?
Because she struggled in the introductory engineering math class, which made her realize that her math was not good enough for her to become an engineer.
Tell the meaning of 'magnificence'? And its adjective.
壮观。magnificent
翻译句子：
My math level was fairly advanced in high school, but at college I found I wasn’t up to par.
并分析句子成分（如：主谓宾、主系表、从句等等）
我的数学水平在高中时相当高，但在大学时我发现我达不到标准。
主语+系动词+表语，连接词+主语+谓语+宾语从句
How come the author had a hatred of math later?
Because she thinks that it was math that let her down. That’s why even today, she still doesn’t want to calculate the tip on a restaurant bill.
What's the meaning of 'massive'?
Give another word meaning 'massive'?
Can we say something is very massive?
Huge.
No.
翻译句子：
I also had a new-found hatred of math thereafter – so much that to this day I don’t even want to calculate the tip on a restaurant bill.
分析其中出现的时态和用法
从那以后，我对数学产生了一种新的憎恨——直到今天，我甚至不想计算餐馆账单上的小费。
What made the author drop her second choice of a major – graphic design?
The requirements to get into the program were not challenging, and she couldn’t feel any excitement about the subject. She had no passion for it, so she walked away from it.
What does 'in awe' mean in the sentence 'I would wander the streets of Boston gazing up at the skyscrapers in awe'?
Feelings of respect and slight fear（敬畏）
翻译句子：
It was at this point that I felt completely frustrated, a sentiment shared by many college students browsing majors.
正是在这个时候，我感到非常沮丧，这种感觉也是众多正在选择专业的大学生都在经历的。
When did the author’s prolonged hesitation over her major end dramatically?
When her father called and told her she was always doing well in writing, which shed light on her hesitation. At that moment, she suddenly realized that journalism was her true calling.
What does 'hatred' mean in the sentence 'I also had a new-found hatred of math thereafter'?
Tell the verb form of hatred.
hate
翻译句子：
My prolonged hesitation over my major ended dramatically, not with more excessive overthinking, but rather, as a sudden realization.
指出其中的词组/句式搭配
我长期以来对于选择专业的犹豫态度就这样戏剧性地结束了，不是以一种过度思考收尾的，而是有一种突然觉醒的意识。
Why does the author think journalism is the perfect balance for her?
Because journalism combines what she loved about engineering and graphic design. It’s structured, like engineering, but it’s also artistic, for writing needs to be creative.
What's the meaning of 'sentiment'?
Tell the adjective of the word.
多愁善感；观点
sentimental
Talking to him, I threw out the idea of applying for a position at a student-run newspaper on campus, more like a last resort than an actual consideration.
与他聊天时，我提出了一个想法：在校园学生报纸申请一个职位，这更像是我不得已的选择，而非真正的考虑。