unit 7 : unit 7 : part b part b 21st century college english: book 2

Unit 7 : Unit 7 :

Part BPart B

21st Century College English: Book 221st Century College English: Book 2

Unit 7: Part BUnit 7: Part B

• Text B

• Listening Practice

• Assignment

• Review of Text A

• Assignment CheckupAssignment Checkup Cloze

Translation

• Dictation

Revision of Text ARevision of Text A

DictationDictation

You are going to hear 5 sentences. Each will be read three You are going to hear 5 sentences. Each will be read three

times. Write down the sentences according to the dictation.times. Write down the sentences according to the dictation.

1111 2222 3333 4444 5555

Check-upCheck-upCheck-upCheck-up

DictationDictation

Thinking is one of the most productive Thinking is one of the most productive activities a human being can undertake. activities a human being can undertake.

We have institutions devoted to every good We have institutions devoted to every good cause from rescuing homeless cats to cause from rescuing homeless cats to preventing World War III.preventing World War III.

One problem is that to most of us, thinking One problem is that to most of us, thinking looks suspiciously like doing nothing.looks suspiciously like doing nothing.

It is a common belief that if a man is thinking It is a common belief that if a man is thinking or reading, he is doing nothing.or reading, he is doing nothing.

1111

2222

3333

4444

5555It is sad that although most of us claim that we It is sad that although most of us claim that we believe in education, we place no value on believe in education, we place no value on intellectual activity. intellectual activity.

Exercises Exercises • • ClozeCloze

XIV. Fill each blank below with a word from the following list.

《读写教程 II 》 : Ex. XI, p. 167Ex. XI, p. 167《读写教程 II 》 : Ex. XI, p. 167Ex. XI, p. 167

at lastat last

activitycomplexcomplexpsychiatrists regulations

conceiveconceiveridiculousridiculous

claimclaim considerconsiderspontaneouslyspontaneously

disturbeddisturbedforfor fromfromdisturbingdisturbing ofof outoutthatthat upupspeciesspecies at allat all


What is it that make humans different from other animals? FWhat is it that make humans different from other animals? F

or centuries we were convinced _____ language and communior centuries we were convinced _____ language and communi

cation were what made us better than other _____, but we nocation were what made us better than other _____, but we no

w know we are far from unique in our use of language. We usw know we are far from unique in our use of language. We us

ed to _____our ability to learn foreign languages special, but ted to _____our ability to learn foreign languages special, but t

hen came those vaguely _____ experiments in which a chimpahen came those vaguely _____ experiments in which a chimpa

nzee named Washoe proved that monkeys are not only capablnzee named Washoe proved that monkeys are not only capabl

e _____ memorizing vocabulary, but can also _____ create nee _____ memorizing vocabulary, but can also _____ create ne

w and meaningful combinations of words. So could language tw and meaningful combinations of words. So could language t

eaching be the _____ that truly distinguishes humans _____ oteaching be the _____ that truly distinguishes humans _____ ot

her animals? her animals?

thatthat

considerconsider

speciesspecies

disturbingdisturbing

spontaneouslyspontaneouslyofof

activityactivity fromfrom

Not really, it turns _____ a gorilla named Judy who learned Not really, it turns _____ a gorilla named Judy who learned

human language in a lab has been observed teaching it to human language in a lab has been observed teaching it to

other gorillas. In fact more and more scientists are concluding other gorillas. In fact more and more scientists are concluding

that it’s _____ to imagine that humans are unique in any way that it’s _____ to imagine that humans are unique in any way

_____. Birds use tools; dogs _____ new ideas; even insects _____. Birds use tools; dogs _____ new ideas; even insects

have _____ social structures governed by clear _____. The have _____ social structures governed by clear _____. The

next thing we know, someone will discover that pigs consult next thing we know, someone will discover that pigs consult

_____._____.

at allat all conceiveconceiveridiculousridiculous

complexcomplex regulationregulation

psychiatristspsychiatrists

outout


XIV. Translate the following sentences into English.

TranslationTranslation

《读写教程 II 》 : Ex. X, p. 167Ex. X, p. 167《读写教程 II 》 : Ex. X, p. 167Ex. X, p. 167

1.1. 他在尝试制订促进思考艺术的新计划时脑子里闪过了一他在尝试制订促进思考艺术的新计划时脑子里闪过了一个绝妙的主意。个绝妙的主意。

formulateformulate

A brilliant idea flashed into his mind while he was A brilliant idea flashed into his mind while he was

trying to formulate a new plan to promote the art of trying to formulate a new plan to promote the art of

thinking.thinking.

promote the art of thinkingpromote the art of thinking

flash intoflash into


2.2. 不管你怎么看他，都没有理由怀疑他是蓄意造成这一骇不管你怎么看他，都没有理由怀疑他是蓄意造成这一骇人事故的。人事故的。

regardless ofregardless of

Regardless of what you may think of him, there is Regardless of what you may think of him, there is

no reason to suspect him of bringing about this no reason to suspect him of bringing about this

horrible accident deliberately.horrible accident deliberately.

suspectsuspect

bring about…deliberatelybring about…deliberately


3. 3. 他转过身来正好看见玛丽在聚会中途悄悄离去，因而感他转过身来正好看见玛丽在聚会中途悄悄离去，因而感到非常不安。到非常不安。

turn roundturn round

He turned round just in time to catch Mary He turned round just in time to catch Mary

sneaking off in the middle of the party and he felt sneaking off in the middle of the party and he felt

greatly disturbed.greatly disturbed.

sneak offsneak off

feel … disturbedfeel … disturbed


4.4. 他的话使我想起了他对足球教练的强烈不满。其实那纯他的话使我想起了他对足球教练的强烈不满。其实那纯粹是偏见，并使他自己为大部分队友所疏远。粹是偏见，并使他自己为大部分队友所疏远。

remind me ofremind me of

His words reminded me of the strong resentment he His words reminded me of the strong resentment he

feels toward his soccer coach. Actually it is pure feels toward his soccer coach. Actually it is pure

prejudice and most of his teammates shun him for prejudice and most of his teammates shun him for

it.it.

strong resentmentstrong resentmentbe shunned by most of his teammatesbe shunned by most of his teammates


5. 5. 现在整个书房归乔治独用了，他准备把沙发搬出去以腾现在整个书房归乔治独用了，他准备把沙发搬出去以腾出地方来放他的新书桌。出地方来放他的新书桌。

George has the whole study to himselfGeorge has the whole study to himself

Now that George has the whole study to himself, he Now that George has the whole study to himself, he

is going to move the sofa out to make room for his is going to move the sofa out to make room for his

new desk.new desk.

make room formake room for


6. 6. 他对工作忽视太久了，别说一个星期，就是一个月也不他对工作忽视太久了，别说一个星期，就是一个月也不可能赶完它。可能赶完它。

neglectneglect

He has neglected his work for too long and it is He has neglected his work for too long and it is

impossible for him to catch up on it in a month, let impossible for him to catch up on it in a month, let

alone in a week.alone in a week.

let alone in a weeklet alone in a week


catch up oncatch up on

7. 7. 解决他的问题的最好办法是向精神病专家作些咨询。但解决他的问题的最好办法是向精神病专家作些咨询。但如果他拒绝这种咨询怎么办？如果他拒绝这种咨询怎么办？

the best solution to his problemthe best solution to his problem

The best solution to his problem lies in seeing a The best solution to his problem lies in seeing a

psychiatrist for counseling. But what if he refuses psychiatrist for counseling. But what if he refuses

such counseling?such counseling?

counselingcounseling


what ifwhat if

8. 8. 虽然他声称是现实主义者，但他好像对他的公司资金正虽然他声称是现实主义者，但他好像对他的公司资金正在耗尽且可能很快就会陷入困境这一事实视而不见。在耗尽且可能很快就会陷入困境这一事实视而不见。

claim to be a realistclaim to be a realist

While he claims to be a realist, he seems blind to the While he claims to be a realist, he seems blind to the

fact that his company is running out of funds and fact that his company is running out of funds and

will be in serious trouble soon.will be in serious trouble soon.

running out of fundsrunning out of funds


be in troublebe in trouble

• Reading SkillIdentifying False LogicIdentifying False Logic

• Intensive Study Difficult SentencesDifficult Sentences

Key words and phrasesKey words and phrases

Text-related InformationText-related Information

• Comprehension Check

Text BText B

Identifying False LogicIdentifying False Logic

Reading SkillReading Skill

Not everything you read is true, and not every writer’s Not everything you read is true, and not every writer’s

arguments make sense. arguments make sense. One common mistake in logic is One common mistake in logic is

proceeding from a false assumptionproceeding from a false assumption: basing an argument on : basing an argument on

a statement that is unsupported, a matter of opinion or a statement that is unsupported, a matter of opinion or

simply untrue. Sometimes writers may not realize that simply untrue. Sometimes writers may not realize that

their assumptions are false; other times they use false their assumptions are false; other times they use false

assumptions deliberately, because they want to promote an assumptions deliberately, because they want to promote an

idea or make a point, and don’t really care how they do it!idea or make a point, and don’t really care how they do it!



One example from Text A:One example from Text A:

We have institutions devoted to every good cause from We have institutions devoted to every good cause from

rescuing homeless cats to preventing World War III. But rescuing homeless cats to preventing World War III. But

what have we done to promote the art of thinking? what have we done to promote the art of thinking?

Certainly we make no room for thought in our daily lives.Certainly we make no room for thought in our daily lives.

The author’s aim is to make us feel alarmed at our attitude The author’s aim is to make us feel alarmed at our attitude toward thought and thinkers — and this “evidence” would toward thought and thinkers — and this “evidence” would indeed be alarming, if it were true. In fact, of course, schools indeed be alarming, if it were true. In fact, of course, schools are just one of many institutions devoted to “the art of are just one of many institutions devoted to “the art of thinking”, and plenty of people “make room for thinking in thinking”, and plenty of people “make room for thinking in their daily lives”.their daily lives”.


You may, of course, agree with the author’s aims You may, of course, agree with the author’s aims

and opinions, even though her arguments are false. and opinions, even though her arguments are false.

But it’s only by questioning a writer’s arguments But it’s only by questioning a writer’s arguments

that we can formulate our own conclusions, choose that we can formulate our own conclusions, choose

to agree or disagree. This kind of interaction with to agree or disagree. This kind of interaction with

the ideas in a text is crucial to real comprehension.the ideas in a text is crucial to real comprehension.


XIV.XIV.

Before you read Text B, take a critical look at some of the Before you read Text B, take a critical look at some of the statements the author makes in the first two paragraphs, and statements the author makes in the first two paragraphs, and answer the questions that accompany each of them. You may answer the questions that accompany each of them. You may ultimately decide that you agree with most of the statements ultimately decide that you agree with most of the statements — or disagree — or that you aren’t sure. That’s okay, as long — or disagree — or that you aren’t sure. That’s okay, as long as you’ve questioned the ideas and thought them through.as you’ve questioned the ideas and thought them through.

《读写教程 II 》 : Ex. XIV, p. 169Ex. XIV, p. 169《读写教程 II 》 : Ex. XIV, p. 169Ex. XIV, p. 169




1.1. Statement: In a world that’s growing more complex and In a world that’s growing more complex and

competitive by the minute, the ability to think clearly and competitive by the minute, the ability to think clearly and

critically has never been more important.critically has never been more important.

Questions: Is it true that the world is “growing more complex and competitive by the minute”? Do you agree that “the ability to think clearly and critically has never been more important”?


2.2. Statement: But how many of us devote any time to nurturing But how many of us devote any time to nurturing

habits of serious, critical thought in our children — or in habits of serious, critical thought in our children — or in

ourselves, for that matter?ourselves, for that matter?

Questions: Is it true that “very few of us devote any time to nurturing habits of serious critical thought in our children — or in ourselves”?


3.3. Statement: Most people mistake quick answers for intelligence, Most people mistake quick answers for intelligence,

so we assume that a quick child is automatically a good thinker. so we assume that a quick child is automatically a good thinker.

Nothing could be more untrue.Nothing could be more untrue.

Questions: Do you agree that “most people” define intelligence as the ability to give quick answers? Do people generally “assume that a quick child is automatically a good thinker”?


4.4. Statement: Placing too much value on quick thinking just Placing too much value on quick thinking just

promotes intellectual laziness.promotes intellectual laziness.

Questions: Do you agree that people generally place too much value on quick thinking? Is it reasonable to generalize that quick thinking is “intellectual laziness”?


5.5. Statement: The slow, reflective children — the ones teachers The slow, reflective children — the ones teachers

scold for daydreaming — often have deeper insights than their scold for daydreaming — often have deeper insights than their

“brighter” counterparts. By ignoring their ideas, we are “brighter” counterparts. By ignoring their ideas, we are

overlooking our greatest intellectual resources.overlooking our greatest intellectual resources.

Questions: Is it true that we generally ignore the ideas of “slow, reflective children”?

How to Teach Your Child to ThinkHow to Teach Your Child to Think

11 In a world that's growing more complex and competitive by the In a world that's growing more complex and competitive by the

minute, the ability to think clearly and critically minute, the ability to think clearly and critically

has never been more important. But how many of us devote any time to

nurturing habits of serious, critical thought in our children — or in ourselves,

for that matter? How can we help kids sharpen their minds for a highly

competitive future? The first step, say experts, is to create a “thinking

atmosphere” in your home. Here’s how to begin:

Text BText B

22 Examine your own thinking about thinkingExamine your own thinking about thinking . .

Most people mistake quick answers for intelligence, so we assume that a

quick child is automatically a good thinker. Nothing could be more untrue.

Quick answers are often not the deepest answers, or the best ones, and

placing too much value on quick thinking just promotes intellectual

laziness. Meanwhile, the slow, reflective children —

the ones teachers scold for daydreaming — often have deeper insights

than their “brighter” counterparts. By ignoring them, we are overlooking our

greatest intellectual resources.

Text BText B

33 Start earlyStart early. Brenda Richardson, mother and teacher, starts five-. Brenda Richardson, mother and teacher, starts five-

year-olds thinking by reading simple poems. One of her favorite year-olds thinking by reading simple poems. One of her favorite

examples is: “if all the world were apple pie/And all the sea were ink / examples is: “if all the world were apple pie/And all the sea were ink /

And all the trees were bread and cheese / What would we have to And all the trees were bread and cheese / What would we have to

drink?” Then she leads the children into other drink?” Then she leads the children into other

thought-provoking questions, such as: “If a sentence begins with ‘if’, does

that mean it’s not true?”

44 “ “You’d be surprised at the thoughts that bubble up,” says Richardson.

“The youngsters learn a way of reading and thinking that can last a

lifetime.”

Text BText B

55 Give children something to think aboutGive children something to think about. Take your kids to mu. Take your kids to mu

seums, read together, watch TV side by side. Then talk about what yoseums, read together, watch TV side by side. Then talk about what yo

u’ve seen and heard. “Don’t just walk through a museum and admire u’ve seen and heard. “Don’t just walk through a museum and admire

the exhibits,” psychologist Alan Sternberg says. “Throw out questionthe exhibits,” psychologist Alan Sternberg says. “Throw out question

s. Challenge the kids’ imaginations. ‘What might the earth be like if dis. Challenge the kids’ imaginations. ‘What might the earth be like if di

nosaurs came back?’”nosaurs came back?’”

Text BText B

66 Involve the whole familyInvolve the whole family. Good thinking habits can be learned . Good thinking habits can be learned

best in a small group with plenty of best in a small group with plenty of give and take. Even the youngest

child has ideas that should be brought out and listened to. A formal

curriculum isn’t necessary. Dinner talk about the events of the day can

provide excellent opportunities for instruction. “Can you think of a different

way you might have answered the teacher, Mike?”

Text BText B

77 Tell jokesTell jokes. Humor can help teach kids that there’s more than one . Humor can help teach kids that there’s more than one

way of looking at things. A pun, for instance, gets a laugh because it way of looking at things. A pun, for instance, gets a laugh because it

looks at words from a different perspective. “looks at words from a different perspective. “Bob Hope had a

disappointing Christmas,” goes one old joke, “He only got one golf club —

and it didn't even have a swimming pool.”

88 Once you've established a thinking atmosphere, it's time for step Once you've established a thinking atmosphere, it's time for step

two — training your kids to use the following method of critical two — training your kids to use the following method of critical

thinking:thinking:

Text BText B

99 Look at all sidesLook at all sides. One technique taught by Edward de Bono, . One technique taught by Edward de Bono,

founder of the Cognitive Research Trust program (a widely used founder of the Cognitive Research Trust program (a widely used

method of teaching thinking), is the “PMI”. This involves looking for method of teaching thinking), is the “PMI”. This involves looking for

the the Pluses, Minuses and Interesting points about any given question.

Text BText B

1010 Edward de Bono once asked a group of 30 ten-year-olds. “How Edward de Bono once asked a group of 30 ten-year-olds. “How

would you like to receive $5 a week for attending school?” All 30 would you like to receive $5 a week for attending school?” All 30

enthusiastically voted for the idea. Then he asked them to “do a enthusiastically voted for the idea. Then he asked them to “do a

PMI.” After three minutes of listing pluses, minuses and interesting PMI.” After three minutes of listing pluses, minuses and interesting

points about the proposal, 29 out of 30 had changed their minds. points about the proposal, 29 out of 30 had changed their minds.

Among the minuses: “Among the minuses: “Our parents wouldn’t give us allowances” and

“The school would raise prices for meals.” Further and deeper thought had

convinced the group that the obvious answer wasn't necessarily the best.

Text BText B

1111 The PMI method is easy enough to recreate at home. It’s fun The PMI method is easy enough to recreate at home. It’s fun

to let all family members take turns proposing questions, then start

brainstorming the pluses, minuses and interesting points as you can while

a group secretary notes them all down in appropriate columns on a piece

of paper. One crucial rule of de Bono’s method is that no thought should

be rejected. If someone’s idea seems dumb, ask them to clarify it. Usually

you’ll find they’re just looking the question from an unexpected

perspective.

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Text BText B

… … has has nevernever been been more importantmore important

—— … … has been most importanthas been most important

e.g.e.g.

• The show can The show can notnot be be more more successful.successful.

Most people Most people mistakemistake quick answers quick answers forfor intelligence intelligence

—— 1) to understand wrongly1) to understand wrongly2) to recognize incorrectly2) to recognize incorrectly

e.g.e.g.

• I often I often mistake mistake your mother your mother forfor you on the phone. you on the phone.

the ones teachers the ones teachers scold forscold for daydreaming daydreaming

—— to criticize angrilyto criticize angrily

e.g.e.g.

• The president was The president was scoldedscolded publicly publicly forfor raising taxes. raising taxes.

thought-provokingthought-provoking questionsquestions

—— questions that would bring about thinkingquestions that would bring about thinking

e.g.e.g.

• His His protest-provokingprotest-provoking speech led to his resignation. speech led to his resignation.

Translate into Chinese:Translate into Chinese:

You’d be surprised at the thoughts that bubble up.You’d be surprised at the thoughts that bubble up.

你会对冒出来的各种想法感到惊讶。你会对冒出来的各种想法感到惊讶。

give and takegive and take

—— lively exchange of ideas and conversationlively exchange of ideas and conversation

e.g.e.g.• A great plan was made in the A great plan was made in the give and takegive and take of the team of the team

members.members.

Bob HopeBob Hope

—— (1903 - ) American comedian (1903 - ) American comedian

and film actor. His many films and film actor. His many films

include include Road to SingaporeRoad to Singapore

(1940), (1940), Road to ZanzibarRoad to Zanzibar

(1941), (1941), Road to RioRoad to Rio (1947), (1947),

Road to BaliRoad to Bali (1953), etc. (1953), etc.

Background InformationBackground Information

He only got one He only got one golf clubgolf club — and — and itit didn’t even have a didn’t even have a swimming pool.swimming pool.

—— ““golf club” hasgolf club” has two meanings: two meanings: 1) the instrument with 1) the instrument with which one strikes a golf ball;which one strikes a golf ball; 2) the organization and 2) the organization and the facilities where one plays golfthe facilities where one plays golf

The joke:The joke:Bob Hope only got one golf club (a pause goes here so Bob Hope only got one golf club (a pause goes here so

people will think he received one club for hitting the ball) people will think he received one club for hitting the ball) and then it is stated that it was a cheap “place” because it and then it is stated that it was a cheap “place” because it had no swimming pool.had no swimming pool.

PlusesPluses, , MinusesMinuses and Interesting points and Interesting points

plus —plus — n.n. a favorable factor a favorable factorminus —minus — n.n. a negative factor a negative factor

e.g.e.g.

• Knowledge of Spanish could be a Knowledge of Spanish could be a plusplus in this job in this job..

• Lack of experience might be a Lack of experience might be a minusminus in getting the job. in getting the job.

Our parents wouldn’t give us Our parents wouldn’t give us allowancesallowances..

—— money that parents give regularly to their school money that parents give regularly to their school childchildren; [AmE] pocket moneyren; [AmE] pocket money

e.g.e.g.

• Many college students have to do part-time jobs because Many college students have to do part-time jobs because they could barely make ends meet with their they could barely make ends meet with their allowancesallowances..

… … to let all family members to let all family members take turnstake turns proposing proposing questions, …questions, …

—— to to share a task or dutyshare a task or duty

e.g.e.g.

• They They took turnstook turns driving, and made it to the coast in 20 driving, and made it to the coast in 20 hours.hours.

Text B: Comprehension CheckText B: Comprehension Check

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XV. Give short answers to the following questions.


1.1. Does the author of Text B believe that “good thinkers Does the author of Text B believe that “good thinkers are born, not made”?are born, not made”?

Key: Key: No, he doesn’t.No, he doesn’t.


2.2. What does the author think of the ability to come up What does the author think of the ability to come up with quick answers?with quick answers?

Key:Key:He thinks it is too easily mistaken for intelligence.He thinks it is too easily mistaken for intelligence.


3.3. What is “thought-provoking” about the poem that What is “thought-provoking” about the poem that Richardson quotes?Richardson quotes?

Key:Key:Answering the questions in it requires imagination.Answering the questions in it requires imagination.


4.4. Does Sternberg think it’s enough to take children to muDoes Sternberg think it’s enough to take children to museums, read together and watch TV side by side?seums, read together and watch TV side by side?

Key:Key:No, he thinks parents should ask their children questions No, he thinks parents should ask their children questions and talk about what they’ve seen and heard.and talk about what they’ve seen and heard.


5.5. Why does the author recommend telling jokes?Why does the author recommend telling jokes?

Key:Key:Because jokes help teach kids that there’s more than one Because jokes help teach kids that there’s more than one way of looking at things.way of looking at things.


6.6. How does the “the PMI method” contribute to good How does the “the PMI method” contribute to good thinking?thinking?

Key:Key:By encouraging people to look at problems from different By encouraging people to look at problems from different perspectives.perspectives.


7.7. In the PMI method, why shouldn’t any idea be rejected?In the PMI method, why shouldn’t any idea be rejected?

Key:Key:Because ideas that seem dumb at first may represent a Because ideas that seem dumb at first may represent a different and unexpected point of view.different and unexpected point of view.

Listening PracticeListening Practice

Short ConversationsShort Conversations

Listening and Speaking IListening and Speaking I

Part 5.3, pp. 104-105Part 5.3, pp. 104-105

Listening and Speaking IListening and Speaking I

Part 5.3, pp. 104-105Part 5.3, pp. 104-105

You will hear 10 short conversations. After each You will hear 10 short conversations. After each conversation you will hear a question. Listen carefully conversation you will hear a question. Listen carefully and choose the best answer from the four choices given. and choose the best answer from the four choices given.

Listening Practice: ConversationsListening Practice: Conversations

1.1. A)A) Doctor and patient.Doctor and patient.

B)B) Interviewer and interviewee. Interviewer and interviewee.

C)C) Boss and secretary.Boss and secretary.

D)D) Shop assistant and customer.Shop assistant and customer.

2. 2. A)A) The girl has no chance of being hired.The girl has no chance of being hired.

B)B) The girl is the only person he would consider The girl is the only person he would consider

hiring. hiring.

C)C) It’s a pity that the girl isn’t prettier.It’s a pity that the girl isn’t prettier.

D)D) Her experience may improve her chances of being Her experience may improve her chances of being

hired.hired.


3. 3. A) It would be more challenging.A) It would be more challenging.

B)B) The pay was not attractive.The pay was not attractive.

C)C) The hours would be shorter.The hours would be shorter.

D)D) It would put her education to It would put her education to good use.good use.


4. 4. A)A) Mr.Martin is not usually cheerful.Mr.Martin is not usually cheerful.

B)B) Mr.Martin is at home today.Mr.Martin is at home today.

C)C) Something bad has happened.Something bad has happened.

D)D) The speakers will have a holiday.The speakers will have a holiday.


5. 5. A)A) Dr.Smith.Dr.Smith.

B)B) Professor Burton.Professor Burton.

C)C) Mrs.Dodd.Mrs.Dodd.

D)D) The woman herself.The woman herself.


6. 6. A)A) In Stone Street.In Stone Street.

B)B) In Fox Road.In Fox Road.

C)C) In Pine Lane.In Pine Lane.

D)D) In Sherry Street.In Sherry Street.


7. 7. A)A) 11:30, in Room 505.11:30, in Room 505.

B)B) 10:30, in Room 505. 10:30, in Room 505.

C)C) 10:30, in Room 405.10:30, in Room 405.

D)D) 9:30, in Room 405.9:30, in Room 405.


8. 8. A)A) There’s no point in being patient.There’s no point in being patient.

B)B) He doesn’t see the point of the question.He doesn’t see the point of the question.

C)C) He has never been a patient person.He has never been a patient person.

D)D) He seldom gets angry.He seldom gets angry.


9. 9. A)A) She didn’t hear what her son said.She didn’t hear what her son said.

B)B) Her son always keeps his promise.Her son always keeps his promise.

C)C) She makes the same promise to her son.She makes the same promise to her son.

D)D) She doesn’t trust her son’s promise.She doesn’t trust her son’s promise.


10.10. A)A) The woman wants to buy a portable computer.The woman wants to buy a portable computer.

B)B) The woman has decided to buy a computer.The woman has decided to buy a computer.

C)C) The woman hasn’t decided how to pay for the The woman hasn’t decided how to pay for the

computer she wants.computer she wants.

D)D) The man knows where she can buy an inexpensive The man knows where she can buy an inexpensive

computer.computer.


Check-upCheck-upCheck-upCheck-up

Listening Practice: Check-upListening Practice: Check-up









1.1. M: When you finish those, I want you to put these M: When you finish those, I want you to put these cards in alphabetical order, using the last names, cards in alphabetical order, using the last names, and then make a list.and then make a list.

W:W: You want the cards in alphabetical order, using You want the cards in alphabetical order, using the last names.the last names.

M:M: That’s right.That’s right.

W:W: And what was the last thing? And what was the last thing?

M: I want a list of the names.M: I want a list of the names.

W: I see.W: I see.

Q:Q: What is the probable relationship between the What is the probable relationship between the speakers?speakers?





hiring. hiring.



hired.hired.



hiring. hiring.



hired.hired.

2.2. W:W: What about this one, then?What about this one, then?

M:M: Hm, she is not very pretty, poor girl.Hm, she is not very pretty, poor girl.

W:W: Well, must a guide be attractive?Well, must a guide be attractive?

M:M: Well, no, perhaps not. Has she had any experience?Well, no, perhaps not. Has she had any experience?

W: Let’s see … Mm, yes. Yes, she worked as a guide for W: Let’s see … Mm, yes. Yes, she worked as a guide for a year.a year.

M: Well, that’s something.M: Well, that’s something.

Q:Q: What does the man’s last sentence imply.What does the man’s last sentence imply.






D)D) It would put her education to good use.It would put her education to good use.




D)D) It would put her education to good use.It would put her education to good use.

3.3. M:M: And what did you do before that?And what did you do before that?

W:W: I worked at the post office.I worked at the post office.

M:M: And why are you interested in this job?And why are you interested in this job?

W: It seems like it would be more challenging, though W: It seems like it would be more challenging, though to be frank the pay isn’t as attractive. And it to be frank the pay isn’t as attractive. And it

would would let me put my education to better use, and I let me put my education to better use, and I like the like the shorter hours.shorter hours.

Q:Q: Which does the woman see as a disadvantage of the Which does the woman see as a disadvantage of the job she’s applying for?job she’s applying for?


4.4. M:M: Good morning, Kate.Good morning, Kate.

W:W: Morning, Jack. Mr. Martin doesn’t seem happy Morning, Jack. Mr. Martin doesn’t seem happy today!today!

M:M: Yeah, what a surprise! I wonder what happened.Yeah, what a surprise! I wonder what happened.

Q:Q: What conclusion can we draw from the conversation?What conclusion can we draw from the conversation?



5. 5. A)A) Dr. Smith.Dr. Smith.


C)C) Mrs. Dodd.Mrs. Dodd.


5. 5. A)A) Dr. Smith.Dr. Smith.


C)C) Mrs. Dodd.Mrs. Dodd.


5.5. M:M: I want to fill in this timetable, Lisa. What time is I want to fill in this timetable, Lisa. What time is everyone arriving?everyone arriving?

W:W: Um …let’s see …well, Professor Burton will be Um …let’s see …well, Professor Burton will be arriving just after the conference begins.arriving just after the conference begins.

M: Professor Burton … right!M: Professor Burton … right!

W: Dr. Smith will be arriving … er … during the first W: Dr. Smith will be arriving … er … during the first lecture. And … um, Mrs. Dodd. She’ll be her julecture. And … um, Mrs. Dodd. She’ll be her ju

st st before the conference begins.before the conference begins.

Q:Q: Who will be the last one to arrive?Who will be the last one to arrive?


6.6. W:W: Here’s a map, Dr. Johnson. The post office is in Here’s a map, Dr. Johnson. The post office is in Stone Street. Here.Stone Street. Here.

M:M: Penn Lane …yes.Penn Lane …yes.

W: And if you want the library, it’s in Pine Lane.W: And if you want the library, it’s in Pine Lane.M: Right. And is there a good café anywhere nearby?M: Right. And is there a good café anywhere nearby?

W: Well, your nearest café is in Fox Road, and another W: Well, your nearest café is in Fox Road, and another one is in Sherry Street.one is in Sherry Street.

Q:Q: Where is the library?Where is the library?



7. 7. A)A) 11:30, in Room 505.11:30, in Room 505.

B)B) 10:30, in Room 505. 10:30, in Room 505.

C)C) 10:30, in Room 405.10:30, in Room 405.

D)D) 9:30, in Room 405.9:30, in Room 405.

7. 7. A)A) 11:30, in Room 505.11:30, in Room 505.

B)B) 10:30, in Room 505. 10:30, in Room 505.

C)C) 10:30, in Room 405.10:30, in Room 405.

D)D) 9:30, in Room 405.9:30, in Room 405.

7.7. M:M: When do we have Dr. King’s lectures?When do we have Dr. King’s lectures?

W:W: Monday morning at 9:30 and then at 11:30. Oh and Monday morning at 9:30 and then at 11:30. Oh and also on Friday morning at 10:30.also on Friday morning at 10:30.

M:M: What rooms are they in?What rooms are they in?

W: The Monday morning lectures take place in Room W: The Monday morning lectures take place in Room 505. The Friday morning one is in Room 405.505. The Friday morning one is in Room 405.

Q:Q: When and where is Dr. King’s lecture on Friday?When and where is Dr. King’s lecture on Friday?


8.8. W: This position means working abroad a lot. And that W: This position means working abroad a lot. And that

can be very lonely sometimes. Would you say that can be very lonely sometimes. Would you say that

you are a patient person?you are a patient person?

M: I’ve never seen the point in losing my temper.M: I’ve never seen the point in losing my temper.

Q:Q: What does the man mean?What does the man mean?


9.9. M:M: Won’t be long, Mum!Won’t be long, Mum!

W:W: What do you man you won’t be long?What do you man you won’t be long?

M: I’ve just got to be out for an hour or so. I said I’d M: I’ve just got to be out for an hour or so. I said I’d meet someone in town.meet someone in town.

W: You won’t forget that we’re all going out this W: You won’t forget that we’re all going out this evening, will you? If you’re late back, I shall be very evening, will you? If you’re late back, I shall be very annoyed.annoyed.

M: I won’t be late, I promise. Bye.M: I won’t be late, I promise. Bye.

W: I’ve heard that before.W: I’ve heard that before.

Q:Q: What does the woman mean?What does the woman mean?







D)D) The man knows where she can buy an The man knows where she can buy an

inexpensive computer.inexpensive computer.





D)D) The man knows where she can buy an The man knows where she can buy an

inexpensive computer.inexpensive computer.

10.10. W:W: I was thinking of buying one of those portable I was thinking of buying one of those portable

computers, but they’re pretty expensive.computers, but they’re pretty expensive.

M:M: Why don’t you buy a second-hand one?Why don’t you buy a second-hand one?

W:W: Hm. Well, maybe. It would depend on how big the Hm. Well, maybe. It would depend on how big the

payments are.payments are.

Q:Q: Which of the following statements is NOT true?Which of the following statements is NOT true?


AssignmentAssignment

1.1. Review Text A;Review Text A;

2.2. Extensive Reading:Extensive Reading:

Text C, p. 176Text C, p. 176

unit 7 : unit 7 : part b part b 21st century college english: book 2

Documents

human language

use of language

language teaching

new desk

new plan

new ideas

following sentences

humans different