Question

There are many unforeseen benefits to taking only

There are many unforeseen benefits to taking only twelve credits this fall semester. First, I have five or six extra hours for my students and family chores, such as cleaning my room and cooking dinner. Next, I can add extracurricular activities such as basketball to my schedule. I can also work at the local supermarket on a part-time basis.
请翻译并讲解一下！
1。 taking only twelve credits 为什么用现在分词taking
2。 on a part-time basis是什么意思

Answer 1

taking 现在进行时态
on a part-time basis
在兼职的基础上
在这里句子翻译为
在兼职的基础上我还可以在当地的超市工作