A：Okay, let's begin. Hello, everyone. My name's Karl Roberts, and I'll be your teacher for this class, Intercultural Communication.

好的，我们开始吧。大家好，我叫卡尔·罗伯特，我将成为你们的文化交流课老师。

B：(quietly)I don't understand what the teacher is saying.

(悄悄地)我听不懂老师在说什么。

A：Uh，to begin with, please take a look at the syllabus in front of you. As you all should know by now，this class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:50.

嗯，首先请看一下前面的教学安排。你们现在都应知道，这门课定在星期二和星期四的下3:15到4:50.

B：That's terrible. He speaks too fast. How can I catch his meaning?

糟透了。他说得太快，我怎么能跟上?

A：Again, as you see on your course outline, grading is determined by your performance on a midterm and a final test, periodic quizzes, and classroom participation.

再说一遍，你们都看到了课程大纲，最后的总成绩取自你们期中和期末考试的成绩。还有平时的测试和课堂参与。

B：I'm not sure whether I can pass the course or not.

我拿不准自己是否能通过这门课。