Listen this way听力教程第二册-5

Unit 5    Going to School (Ⅱ)

Part Ⅰ  Getting ready

Reading is an activity characterized by the translation of symbols, or letters, into words and sentences that have meaning to the individual. The ultimate goal of reading is to be able to understand written material, to evaluate it, and to use it for one's needs. Mature readers bring to the text their experiences, abilities, and interests; the text, in turn, allows them to expand those experiences and abilities and to find new interests.

 

A  The following words and phrase will appear in this unit. Listen carefully and study the definitions.

   1. receptive; willing to consider new ideas

   2. intrigue 1: interest greatly, especially because strange, mysterious, or unexpected

   3. elementary: concerning the first and most simple part of something

   4. course: a set of lessons or studies

   5. freshman 2: a student in the first year at college or university

   6. objective: an aim, especially one that must be worked towards over a long period

   7. revision: the work of studying again lessons already learnt

   8. literature: written works which are of artistic 3 value

   9. regulate: make work at a certain speed

  10. small hours: the early morning hours just after midnight

 

   you are going to hear several dialogues describing problems in reading English.

B  Listen carefully and complete the following chart with all the problems and advice mentioned.

    Problem                        Advice

   1. _______too much on_________    1. Try to read a text without using a

                   ________________the____________time

                   you read it.

   2. Can't find the____________in   2. ___________________quickly first to

      an______________or a_______. get an idea of____________________,

                   and don't__________________.

   3. Not______if the writer is      3. Read_________________possible.

      being_______ or not.  

   4. Read too________________.      4. Set yourself a _________________and

                   try to read___________________you can

                   within the______________.

Part Ⅱ  How to write well?

Writing is a method of human intercommunication. Writing can be achieved in either limited or full systems. Limited systems are used for purposes such as keeping accounts, recalling significant facts and conveying general meanings. Such systems are characterized by a high degree of ambiguity 4. Full systems are capable of expressing un-ambiguously any concept that can be formulated 5 in language.

 

A  You are going to hear a monologue 6 on how to write well. While listening for the first time, add more key words in the left-hand column; after the second listening, answer the questions.

   Questions

   1.The human brain is divided into two parts according to the speaker. What are they?

   __________________________________________________

   2.Which part of the brain does a successful writer use to write a story?

   __________________________________________________

   3.What are the major things necessary to make up a story according to the speaker?

    __________________________________________________

   4. According to the speaker, a successful writer is usually in the habit of doing all the following except

      A) wanting to become one of the characters he/she creates.

      B) sitting quietly and waiting for a story to come to him.

      C) imaging himself/herself living in the setting of his/her story.

      D) drinking and smoking while writing to seek inspiration.

 

B Listen to the monologue again. Complete the following procedure on how to write a good story with the help of the above notes.

 

   Imagine that you are a_________

    ________.

                                       Sit quietly while your mind_______

                                       over the._________

   Be_________to the______________

    that emerge.                   

                                        Write about the first_______________

                                        you have chosen.

   Sit quietly in the place that your

   ______________________ has chosen. 

                                        Wait for a ____________to approach

                                        you.

    

   

   Sit on the ____________of the scene.  

                    _________,_________,_______and

                                         record what happens before your

                                         eyes.

   

   Become one of the_______________and  

   feel what happens from a particu-

   lar______________________________.  

                                         Become one of the other char-

                                         acters and_______________ from

                                         that person's_______________.

   Find your own way into the_____

   in whatever way your right brain

   ________to you.

                                         Begin to___________your story and

                                         let the story________as you write.

Part Ⅲ    Visiting Britain

Programs through which people visit foreign countries to further their study or training, to teach, or to perform if they are artists or athletes are called exchange programs. All over the world, numerous educational, industrial, public, and private organizations take part in and conduct such programs. Among these are the British Council and the Institute of International Education in America.

 

A  You are going to hear an interview in which someone gives advice to foreign students who want to study in Britain. While listening for the first time, add more key words in the left-hand column. After the second listening, answer the questions.

   Questions

   1. If you go to a British Council office abroad and ask them about courses in Britain, which of the following can you expect them to do?

      1) Give you a list of courses and some general advice.

      2) Give you detailed 7 advice on which course to choose.

      3) Register you for the course you choose.

   2. The speaker mentions two things a student can do himself to make sure he goes on a course that suits him. What are they?

      1) ___________________________________

      2) ___________________________________

   3. The speaker mentions three kinds of schools that offer courses for foreign students. What are they?

      1) ________________________________________________________      

      2) ___________________________________

      3) ____________________________________

   4. Why is it a good idea to stay with an English family?

      It's the best way to ____________________.

   5. Why should you choose your family carefully?

      Otherwise you might find yourself with a family who ________________ or who _________________.

   6. Why is it a good idea to bring

      1) a raincoat?

         In case _______________________________.

      2) one or two pullovers?

         In case _______________________________.

      3) travelers' cheques?

         In case _______________________________.

B  Now try this: listen to a more authentic 8 version of the interview. Complete the following sentences with the help of the above notes.

   1. There are a variety of courses from____________ right down to.________________. and perhaps one of the best ways of_______________about them is first of all to go to your local___________________office.

   2. ...basically I think the foreign student has to______________for himself by writing to_____________________that he might get from the British Council

   3....as far as_______________is concerned, it's a good idea to stay if possible in an_________________.

   4.As much you learn______________in Britain, you still need the experience of practicing English in a _____________________________, and staying with an English family is______________________the best way of__________________ that kind of practice.

   5....as for choosing a school, it's important to get a____________________ try and find a family that one of your friends has already _______________or that you're______________________or that somebody has ______________.

Part Ⅳ　More about the topic: Personal Aims and Values

Values, in ethics 9, means standards or qualities considered worthwhile and desirable. University students are usually considered to be God's favored ones. Their academic studies will directly influence their future career. Besides academic studies, their personal aims and values in life are as important or more.

The following short passage is about a "Freshman Report" given by the American Council on personal aims and values. Supply the missing words while listening.

    

   To many researchers the most interesting part of the American Council's "Freshman Report" is the one that shows what these students said about their__________and ___________in life. Each student was asked to "________________the importance to him ___________of each of the following":

   Becoming _____________ in one of the performing arts (acting, dancing, etc.)

   Becoming an _________________ in my field

   __________________ the political structure

   _________________ other people's social values

   _________________ a family

   Having an ________________ social life (going to parties, etc.)

   Having friends with different __________________________ from mine

   Having ______________________________ for the work of others

   Becoming ________________________

   Helping 10 others who are in _________________________

   Making a ________________________ to science

   Writing _________________ works (poems, stories, etc.)

   Never _________________ anything to anyone

   ____________________ artistic works (painting, music, etc.)

   Keeping up-to-date with _________________________ affairs

   Being _____________________________ in a business of my own

   Helping in programs to clean up the ____________________________

   Developing a good ___________________ of life

   Helping with a ________________ action program

   Getting ____________ within the next five years

   Seven of the above were rated "__________________" by more than half of the

   young men and women. Each of the ________ appears below with the __________ of

   freshmen 11 who considered it important.

   _____________ with political affairs              ____

   Having an active _________________                 ____

   Being an authority in my __________               ____

   Having _____________ different from me              ____

   Raising a _____________                            ____

   _________ others in difficulty                     ____

   ____________ a philosophy of life                  ____

   It is interesting to note which _______________ were not rated very important by large numbers of these_____________________college students. There was no strong ___________ to become rich, or to be successful in ____________, or to ________ others what to do. Helping to _____________ the environment came close to being included in the list; it was _______________ very important by _______ of the students. Above all, however, the students indicated a ___________ for helping others and for ________________ how life should be lived.

Part Ⅴ  Memory test: Study Habits

Habit is an act acquired by experience and performed regularly and automatically. Habits include mannerisms, such as moving the hands when talking; satisfying psychological cravings such as smoking or overeating; and even characteristic reading preferences, such as that for Shakespearean tragedies. Do you know your study habit?

You are going to hear two teachers in a staffroom discussing how they used to study when they were at the university. Draw two flow-diagrams to show their study habits.

         WOMAN                             MAN

   ________________ incredibly early.      _____________ fairly early, around 

                                           _____________

   _____________ a bit.

                      Have_____________________________

   

   Have_________________            Get himself______________________ 

   

   ________________a bit.                  Work solidly for__________________

                                           without________________.   

   Do______________,etc.

   

   Have lunch.  

   

   Have_________in the afternoon.

   

   Have _________ 

   

Part Ⅵ Reminder of key points in this unit

           Verb & Verb Phrase   Noun & Noun Phrase   Other

   Part Ⅰ look up in rely on consultant business management 

    copy out         sense of humor 

    set a limit         speed reading 

   Part Ⅱ imagine         setting               receptive

    consult         character             specific

    wander         story-line            particular

    emerge         plot 

    approach         image 

    proceed         location 

    intrigue         edge 

           unfold               point of view

                                perspective

                                script

   Part Ⅲ work out             course                 advanced

           make a selection     variety                elementary

           collect              British Council        various

           accept               register               overseas

           concern              alternative            basically

           acquire              accommodation          in case

           get on with          recommendation

           get thrown out       pullover

                                risk

   Part Ⅳ indicate             American Council        original

           influence            freshman                up-to-date

           make contribution    performing art

           owe                  political structure

           rate                 social value

           consider             responsibility

                                environment

                                philosoph

                                community

                                desire

                                concern

   Part Ⅴ revise               revision technique        amazingly

           share with           rock music                opposite

           potter about         small hours               incredibly

           have fun             brunch                    solid(ly)

           regulate             literature                unpleasant

           re-read                                        sensible

           select                                         classical

           plough through                                 regardless