一紙命令震動全球校園：哈佛與國際學生的未來
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Warm-up Questions
- What challenges do international students face when studying abroad?
- Should political issues influence university policies? Why or why not?
- How can protests on campus affect a school’s reputation?
Vocabulary
- Sanction (n./v.) 制裁 / 批准 [ˈsæŋk.ʃən]
To officially punish or approve an action, often by a government.
Example: The university faced government sanctions after breaking the law.
在違法後，大學面臨了政府的制裁。
- Allegation (n.) 指控 / 指責 [ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən]
A statement that someone has done something wrong, often without proof.
Example: There were serious allegations about the school’s actions.
對學校行為有一些嚴重的指控。
- Enrollment (n.) 入學 / 註冊人數 [ɪnˈrəʊl.mənt]
The act of joining a school or course, or the number of students who join.
Example: Enrollment of international students has decreased this year.
今年國際學生的入學人數減少了。
- Compliance (n.) 遵守 / 依從 [kəmˈplaɪ.əns]
The act of following rules, laws, or requests.
Example: The school must show compliance with government regulations.
學校必須證明自己有遵守政府的規定。
- Controversial (adj.) 有爭議的 [ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl]
Causing disagreement or discussion among people.
Example: The speaker gave a controversial opinion about freedom of speech.
那位演講者對言論自由的看法非常具爭議性。
- Reputation (n.) 名聲 / 聲譽 [ˌrep.jəˈteɪ.ʃən]
The opinion people have about someone or something, based on past behavior.
Example: The university’s reputation was damaged by the recent scandal.
這起醜聞傷害了大學的聲譽。
Conversation
A: Did you read about the sanctions against Harvard?
B: Yes, the government says they didn’t follow the rules.
A: There are also allegations about connections with China.
B: And their international student enrollment might fall.
A: That could hurt their reputation.
B:I agree. Even if the topic is controversial, schools must still show compliance with the law.
Short Article
Harvard University is now facing government sanctions. These came after allegations of political bias and unsafe campus protests. As a result, enrollment for international students may decline. The university is working to show compliance with new rules, but the situation remains controversial. Many worry about the school’s reputation and what this means for future academic freedom. Some believe education should not be used for political purposes.
哈佛大學目前正面臨政府制裁。這些制裁源自政治偏見與校園抗議安全問題的指控。結果可能導致國際學生的入學人數下降。該校正在努力證明對新規定的遵守，但情況仍然相當具爭議性。許多人擔心這會損害學校的聲譽，也可能影響未來的學術自由。有些人認為教育不應被當作政治工具。
Discussion
- How can sanctions affect a university’s global influence and academic success?
- Should schools be punished for not complying with political demands?
- What role does reputation play in how universities handle controversial events?
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