2006年6月真题短文1(1/2)-英语听力

[00:00.99]Born and raised in central Ohio,
出生及成长于俄亥俄州中部 [00:02.81]I am a country girl through and through.
我是一个彻彻底底的乡村女孩 [00:05.38]I'm currently studying to become a physical therapist,
我最近正在学习成为一个理疗师 [00:09.10]a career path that marks a great achievement for me.
一条对我来说标记着巨大成就的职业之路 [00:12.58]At Ohio State University, admission into the physical
在俄亥俄州大学 [00:16.82]therapy program is intensely competitive.
理疗课程的录取竞争非常激烈 [00:19.58]I made it pass the first cut the first year I applied,
我过了第一关在申请的第一年 [00:23.76]but was turned down for admission. I was crushed,
但最后还是被拒绝。我非常失望 [00:27.44]because for years I have been determined to become a physical therapist.
因为多年来我一直决心要成为一位理疗师 [00:32.03]I received advice from friends and relatives about
我收到来自我的朋友和亲戚的建议： [00:35.96]changing my major and finding another course for my life.
换掉我的专业，为我的生活找另一门课程 [00:39.47]I just couldn't do it. I knew I could not be as happy in another profession.
我就是不能这样做。我知道我不会开心在另一项职业上 [00:44.42]So I stilled myself, began to work seriously for another year and reapplied.
所以我让自己平静下来，在另一年开始认真的学习，继续申请。