A I can't seem to progress up the career ladder no matter how hard I try and I have been here for 2 years already!
我已经在这里工作2年了,似乎我怎么努力也没有晋升的机会。
B Well, have you thought of getting an MBA? I heard it does wonders in getting you to the top.
嗯,你想过考MBA吗?我听说如果你想到高层,这个很有用。
A An MBA, hey. . . well my degree wasn't in business, the business schools won't be interested in me.
工商管理学硕士……嘿,我不是在经商,所以商学院不会录取我的。
B Nonsense! The business schools measure your ability through a test called GMAT.
胡说!商学院通过GMAT来测试你的能力。
A GMAT? What does that stand for and what will the test contain?
GMAT? 这个考试具体是什么意思呢?
B Graduate Management Admission Test, it contains three parts Analytical Writing Assessment, the Quantitative section, and the Verbal section. Not only does the test mark you on the number of questions answered but also on the difficulty.
研究生管理专业入学考试。他包括三个部分:分析写作评价,数学部分,和语文部分。测试打分不仅看你答题的数量还包括难度。
A Okay, this sounds a little tough, how am I supposed to practice for this?
好的,这听起来有点难,但是我真的应该试着去考吗?
B Up to you, you could have a one on one session with a tutor or group sessions, you can also use free or private computer software. Going to church might help as well!
取决于你自己,你可以请老师一对一进行指导,也可以参加小组,或者使用电脑软件。去教堂可能也会对你有所帮助!
A No matter what I do, I'm going to ace this test and go on to become a corporate fat cat!
不管我做了什么,我都会努力取得好成绩,向高层进军。
B Umm. . . That's the spirit!
嗯,要的就是这种精神!