这是本刊美籍副主编辛普森教授为《大学英语》读者撰写的第二篇稿子。文中辛普森教授以自己在中国台北工作时的亲身经历为例说明,留美中国学生既然到了美国就要全身心去体验美国社会生活文化。他提出五点忠告:重视课外实践、参与校外自愿者工作、尽量不要封闭在中国同学圈子里、选修那些讲课生动有趣的老师的课程、勇于课堂发言。 This is the second manuscript written by Professor Simpson, an associate editor of the journal, for College English readers. The article, Professor Simpson with his personal experience of working in Taipei, China as an example shows that since the United States to study in the United States, students will go all out to experience the American social life and culture. He put forward five suggestions: attach importance to extracurricular activities, participate in volunteer work outside the school, and try not to be confined to the Chinese classmates. Elective courses for those who lecture lively and interesting teachers, the courage to speak in class.