Unit 3 Leisure Activities课文翻译大学体验英语一.doc

Unit 3 Leisure Activities Passage A Clubs and Societies Parties, drinking, eating - oh, and working - all help pass the time, but deep down theres something youre really eager to find, but you cant quite put your finger on. What you have been looking for, my friend, is the chance to throw yourself into the world of University Societies, and discover the huge range of activities which thrive in a city like Oxford. 　 Whether you want to pursue an existing interest or develop new ones, your first move should be to check out the bewilderingly large array of clubs at the OUSU　Freshers Fair. With your Freshers Fair ticket, you can get your hands on a brand-new edition of the comprehensive guide to all things at Oxford. If you miss the Fair, dont despair: you can see what societies are offered in the Oxford Directory, a handbook issued to you in Freshers Week. Take a while to browse through --- its your one major chance to find out about what goes on in the University. The degree to which people get involved in societies varies a great deal. Some totally immerse themselves in a club, hardly speaking to anyone who isnt a member of that group for the next three years and rising to become a leader of the organization. Others prefer to take a more eclectic approach, being members of several societies and taking part in whichever of their events seem interesting. Many people, perhaps foolishly, completely ignore University societies and just hang out with mates in college. 　 Societies offer a great chance to meet people from outside college, which, especially for arts students, is something it is sometimes difficult to do. But dont forget that most colleges2 have their own flourishing societies, which you may be able to join in your college during Freshers Week. Music and drama are often popular and it is very easy to get some mates together and start something up. If you have ambitions to open up your new Shakespearian Rap Society3 to the whole University, you can registe