Maria did not care if it was proper or not. Math and science were the subjects that interested her most. But before she could sign up for the technical school,she had to win her father sapproval. She finally did,with her mothers help,though for many years after,there was tension in the family. Marias father continued to oppose her plans,while her mother helped her.
In 1883,at age thirteen,Maria entered the Regia Scuola Tecnica Michelangelo Buonarroti in Rome. Her experience at this school is difficult for us to imagine. Though the courses included modern subjects,the teaching methods were very traditional. Learning consisted of memorizing long lists of facts and repeating them back to the teacher. Students were not supposed to ask questions or think for themselves in any way. Teachers were very demanding,discipline in the classroom was strict,and punishment was severe for those who failed to achieve or were disobedient.
词汇:
discipline /disiplin/ n. 纪律,学科,训练,惩罚 punishment / p?ni?m?nt/ n. 惩罚,严厉对待,虐待
注释:
1. In the classical schools,the students followed a very traditional program of studies,with courses in Latin and Greek language and literature,and Italian literature and history. 在传统学校中,学生们都依照一种非常传统的教学方式学习,包含拉丁语、希腊语与文学课,还有意大利文学与历史。
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