• compulsory subjects 必修课
• optional subjects 选修课
• arts subjects 文科
• interactive engaging 互动性强的
• don’t see the point in learning sth. 认为..没必要学
• cram for exam 突击复习
• I am a big fan of mathematics. For some, mathmatics may be such a dull topic to talk about. But for me, I love the achievement of solving a problem.
• highly-qualified well-trained 受过良好教育的
• under-qualified poorly-trained 没受过良好教育的
• mediocre 平庸的
• well-rounded 多才多艺的
• distraction 分心
• study at my own pace 以自己的节奏学习
• be bullied 被欺凌
• feel overwhelmed 难以承受,不知所措,太多学不过来
• procrastination 拖延