Part A Listening

Part B Viewing, Listening and Speaking

Part C Speaking Workshop

Part D Quiz

Getting Ready

Part E Fun Time

Work in pairs. Discuss the following questions, and then

share your answers with the whole class ．1. Describe your favorite teacher to your partner and tell hi

m/her the reason why you love the teacher.Perhaps the most unforgettable person I have ever met is Prof. Smith who taught us philosophy at university. Although I last met him eight years ago, I still remember his special qualities.

First of all, I was impressed by his devotional teaching. His lectures were so well-prepared and clearly delivered that students swarmed into his classroom. He was intellectually stimulating and believed in what he

taught. Furthermore, he could be counted on to explain his ideas in an imaginative way, introducing such aids to understanding as paintings, recordings, pieces of sculpture and guest lecturers. Once he even sang a song in class to illustrate a point. Second, I admired the fact that he would meet with students outside of the classroom or talk to them on the telephone. Sometimes he would challenge a student to a game of chess. At other times, he would join groups to discuss subjects ranging from astronomy to pop music. Finally, I was attracted by his lively wit. He believed that no class hour is a success unless the students and the

professor share several happy moments and at least one loud laugh. Through his sense of humor, he made learning more enjoyable and more lasting. If it is true that life makes a wise man smile and a foolish man cry, then Prof. Smith is truly a wise man. Teaching is a challenging career in that one doesn’t just provide academic support to students; a teacher also provides personal guidance. Being a teaching professional entails a great deal of responsibility, which must be exercised with extreme care and dedication.

2. What do you think is the meaning of the following quotation ( 引语 )?

The object ( 目标 ) of education is to prepare the young to educate themselves throughout their lives.

— Robert M. Hutchins This quote points out the purpose of education. There is a similar saying in China, which is advocated by Laozi. The saying goes like this: Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. ( 授人以鱼不如授人以渔。 ) The purpose of education is to teach a man how to utilize the environment, the resources and other useful things

around him to achieve his goals. Education gives a man the way of learning. Knowing how to learn means you have the ability to survive in any circumstance.

3. Why should we emphasize ( 重视 )creativity ( 创造力 ) in every level of education? Creativity is recognized as a practical skill, one which can be taught and which everyone can achieve. It is a way of thinking in which we look at familiar things with a fresh eye, examine a problem with an open mind, and use our imagination rather than our knowledge to explore new possibilities. Creativity improves self-esteem, motivation and achievement of learners. Students who are encouraged to think creatively:

● become more interested in discovering things for themselves；

● are more open to new ideas and challenges；● are more able to solve problems；● can work well with others；● become more effective learners；● have greater ownership over their learning.

Section B Listening Practice

Section A Listening Skills

高等教育比例家庭学校教育选择社区调查教员学前教育极重要的

Task Two Identifying Fractions

higher education proportion homeschoolingoption communitysurveyinstructorpre-school educationvital

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n. n. n. n. n. n.

a.

Listen to the following dialogues, and then choose the best answer for each question.

M: Four-fifths of my senior high school classmates entered a university and received higher education.

W: You were in a great class.Q: What proportion of the man’s senior high

school classmates received higher education?A) 3/4.

B) 4/5.

C) 5/6.

D) 6/7.

1.

A) 1/3.

B) 1/4.

C) 1/5.

D) 1/6.

W: Nowadays, an increasing number of parents think homeschooling is a good option.

M: But I’m afraid much more parents find it unacceptable. For instance, in our community, only about 1/6 of parents are in favor of it.

Q: According to the man, what proportion of parents are in favor of homeschooling in their community?

2.

A) All the old people hope to learn some new skills.

B) Only half of the old people hope to learn some new skills.

C) Few old people hope to learn some new skills.

D) According to a survey, 3/5 of old people hope to learn some new skills.

W: According to an online survey, 3/5 of old people aged 65 and above hope to learn some new skills in their spare time.

M: There is much truth in the old saying, “It’s never too old to learn.”

Q: Which of the following is true?

3.

A) Half of the instructors of the online graduate school are professors.

B) 2/3 of the instructors of the online graduate school are professors.

C) 3/4 of the instructors of the online graduate school are professors.

D) 3/5 of the instructors of the online graduate school are professors.

W: This is the website of an online graduate school. The introduction says 2/3 of their instructors are professors.

M: It sounds great.Q: Which of the following is true?

4.

A) In some poor countries, only about 1/8 of children receive pre-school education.

B) In some poor cities, only about 1/8 of children receive pre-school education.

C) In some poor countries, only about 1/10 of children receive pre-school education.

D) In some poor cities, only about 1/10 of children receive pre-school education.

W: Can you imagine in some poor countries, only about 1/10 of children receive pre-school education?

M: That’s awful. Pre-school education is vital.Q: Which of the following is true?

5.

继续教育买得起，担负得起毕业生中学机会市场

further educationaffordgraduate secondary school opportunity marketplace

v.n.

n. n.

Task One Listen to the passage The Importance of Further Education and then choose the best answer to complete each of the statements.

Word Tips

A) certainB) uncertainC) concerned ( 关心的 )D) worried

1. According to the passage, some students are ____ about the importance of further education.

A) further education is not as important as

before

B) every student should go to university

C) if a student doesn’t go to college, he or she

will lose more

D) it is more difficult to go to college nowadays

2. The speaker believes that ____.

A) twice as much as

B) three times as much as

C) a little more than

D) just the same as

3. Generally in their lives college graduates earn ____ those with only a secondary school education.

A) you need to have lot of experience

B) you need to have a very further education

beyond secondary school

C) you need to have a secondary school

education

D) you need to have a good character

4. To find a good job in the marketplace, ____.

A) It wasn’t difficult to get a higher powered and highly paid job without a university education.

B) It is as difficult to get a higher powered and highly paid job without a university education as it ever was.

C) It is much more difficult to get a higher powered and highly paid job without a university education than it ever was.

D) It is not as difficult to get a higher powered and highly paid job without a university education as it was.

5. Which of the following is true?

It is no secret the cost of getting further education has grown a great deal recently, so it is not surprising that several students question if further education is vital. In reply, I usually question them whether they can afford to go to college or not. This is because in their lives college graduates generally earn twice as much as those with only a secondary school education. And with a higher education, they can have more opportunities. In fact, a lot more men and women worldwide are getting a higher education, so to stand out in the marketplace you should have a very further education beyond secondary school.

It’s true that several successful people do not have a higher education. However, this is becoming far more rare. It is much more difficult to get a higher powered and highly paid job without a university education than it ever was.

Task Two Listen to the following conversation Asking for Course Information on the Telephone and fill in the form.

西班牙语葡萄牙语

SpanishPortuguese

n. n.

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Language Training CenterInformation CardGiven Name: (1)Family Name: (2)E-mail Address: (3)Telephone Number: (4)Date of Birth: (5)

Richard________

Waldorf________

rich98@hotmail.com ______________________

2842 7858___________

October 17, 1982___________________

Task ThreeListen to the passage Teenagers’ Sense of Responsibility in Both China and the U.S. and mark the statements T (true) or F (false).

学业上地，学术上地跟踪，追踪比较，对照责任表现，行为，成就负有责任的，需承担责任的

academically track compare responsibilityperformanceresponsible

ad. v.v. n. n.a.

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1. Chinese middle school students performed academically better than American middle school students.

2. The research studied the relations between teenagers’ family and their school performance.

3. The research found that the more a child felt responsible to his/her family, the harder he/she worked at school.

4. Most American middle school students had an increased sense of responsibility to their parents.

5. The author thinks that middle school students should be given much freedom to be independent.

F___

T___

T___

F___

F___

W: Hello. Language Training Center. May I help you?

M: Yes. I’d like to learn a new language. Can you give me some information about the courses at your center?

W: Well, we offer French, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese ...

M: Ah, I’d like to learn Chinese, please.W: Are you looking for full time or part time?M: Oh! I can’t manage full time as I work every

day, but weekends would be fine.W: Can I get some details from you so I can send

you some information?M: Sure.

W: May I know your name?M: It’s Richard Waldorf. W: Could you spell the family name please?M: W-A-L-D-O-R-F.W: W-A-L-D-O-R-F ... Okey... What’s your email addres

s?M: It’s rich98 — that’s one word r-i-c-h-9-8, at hotma

il dot com.W: Do you have a telephone number?M: Yes, it’s 2842 7858.W: 2842 7858 ... Okey ... And one more question for our

market research, if you don’t mind.M: No, that’s fine.W: What’s your date of birth?M: I was born on October 17, 1982.

Recently a study was done by researchers from several universities from China and the US. It was to find the answer to the question: why are Chinese middle school students so much better prepared academically than American students? The researchers tracked middle school students in Beijing and Chicago. They compared the teenagers’ sense of responsibility toward their parents with their school performance. It turned out that the more a child felt responsible to his/her family, the more he/she valued school. They found that most children from China maintained or increased their sense of responsibility to their parents during the middle school years, while US children’s sense of responsibility decreased.

The fact is that once children in the West become teenagers, their parents do not ask about their school work as much as before. To Americans, that is simply allowing children to become more independent. But perhaps Western teenagers are given too much freedom. Children might think that their parents don’t care much about them and they shouldn’t feel a strong obligation to their parents. Maybe it’s time for US parents to look to China for some guidance.

Chicago: It is the largest city in Illinois ( 伊利诺伊州 ), U.S. It is the most populous ( 人口众多的 ) city in the Midwestern U.S. and the third most populous in the U.S.

芝加哥 : 美国伊利诺伊州最大的城市 , 是美国中西部地区人口最多的城市 , 也是美国人口第三多的城市 .

Language and Culture Tip

Section A Next Generation Learning

I. Lead-inDiscuss the following questions before watching the video.

You are going to watch a video clip Next Generation Learning (2’23″), and then do the following exercises.

I’m a freshman. I’m quite pleased with the quality of education and the learning environment in my university. Also, the professors here are all really committed to their students. I’m very proud of my university.

1. What do you think of your university?

a) Yes, I think so. The current system of English teaching is quite practical in helping students to improve their four basic English skills.

b) No, I’m not. Under the current system, we students can only learn to become a good reader but never a good speaker. I think it still needs improving.

2. Is multimedia technology ( 多媒体技术 )widely used in your university?(After the “Yes” answer, the students are supposed to talk about the application of multimedia technology in their own university.)

3. Are you satisfied with the current system of English teaching in your university?

1. Harry thinks his school is boring.

2. Both chalkboards and computers are used in Harry’s school.

3. Technologies are used in Harry’s school to help both students and teachers.

II. Watching and ListeningNow watch the video clip. Please get familiar with the information given below and then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

Play a video

F___

T___

F___

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4. Those kids without computers at home can only do their homework at school.

5. Every time Harry went on his school trip, his mum worried a lot.

F___

F___

III. Watching and SpeakingWatch the video again and read the following sentences from the video, paying attention to the underlined parts.

1. Our school uses computer technology in all kinds of ways. They call it ICT.

2. Now, we have interactive whiteboards you can write on or use as a computer.

3. On the Wii, we are doing brain training and fitness exercises. Research has found that it improves concentration.

Play a video

4. I can log on and so can mum. She likes it because it’s secure. I can download my homework and upload it when I’m done.

5. Well, my mum’s a parent governor, and she encouraged our school to make technology a number one priority. You can do it, too.

Now Your Turn

Create a dialogue On Your School with your partner according to the following situation.

Situation: Two friends are talking about their respective schools.

Create a dialogue On Your School with your partner according to the following situation.

For Reference

Wii: a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console,it broke the record for best-selling console in a single month in the United States in December 2009.Wii: 是日本任天堂公司 (Nintendo) 在 2006 年 11 月 19 日所推出的家用游戏主机。 Wii 作为第七代家用游戏机 , 仅在 2009 年 12 月一月之内就创下了同类产品在美国的最高销售纪录。

Language and Culture Tip

sign off: (informal) to end a radio or television program by saying goodbye 再见 : 非正式用法 , 以说声“再见”结束广播或电视节目

Language and Culture Tip

Word Tips

concentration voting check out laptop log on secure parent governor priority chalkboard boring

n. n.

n.

a.

n. n. a.

专心；专注选举；投票从 ( 图书馆 ) 借走 ( 书、杂志等 )笔记本电脑登录；请求联机安全的；稳当的家长会董事重点；优先考虑的事黑板无聊的

On Your SchoolA: Hi, Mike, why do you look so upset?B: Hi, Harry, I don’t like to go to school. My school is just b

oring.A: How come? I love my school. It’s really cool.B: Are you kidding me? You love your school?A: Why not? Our school uses computer technology in all kin

ds of ways. We have a lot of fun there.B: Really? Tell me more details.A: Well, we have interactive whiteboards we can write on o

r use as a computer. Also, we have Wii at school.

B: Wii? Wow, it’s awesome. How do you use it?A: On the Wii, we are doing brain training and fitness exerci

ses.B: I can’t believe it! Your school is just amazing. Then do y

ou have to finish all your homework at school?A: Of course not! I can download my homework at home an

d upload it when I’m done.B: So how did you get this stuff?A: Well, my mum’s a parent governor, and she encourage

d our school to make technology a number one priority.B: Lucky you!

Lifelong learning has become a popular concept in modern society.What do you mean by “lifelong learning”?It is a concept of learning something throughout one’s life. In other words, it’s the process of keeping your mind and body engaged, at any age, by actively pursuing knowledge and experience.

Model DialogueListen to the dialogue, paying attention to the parts underlined, and then act it out with your partner.

Susan:

Richard: Susan:

Word Tips

Richard: Susan:

Richard:

What benefits does it have?It can keep your mind sharp, improve your memory, and increase your confidence. Besides, it can help you meet people who share your interests.I see. It’s a good way to stay positive.

lifelong learning concept engage pursue confidence positive

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n.v. v. n. a.

终生学习概念参与 , 参加追求信心积极的

Now Your TurnTask 1 Fill in the blanks with the words in the box, and

then act it out with your partner. Change the forms if necessary.

currentlypersonalized schedule kid on a daily basis

目前个性化的课程表 小孩每天

ad. a. n. n.

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Tom: Homeschooling is (1) every day.

Jane: Yeah. I heard there’re about two million children currently (2) in the world.

Tom: Two million! It’s a large number. (3) are the advantages of homeschooling?

the educational freedomwhat on earthfor as long as they want

another advantagelearn at homebecome more popular

becoming more popular __________________________

learning at home ___________________

What on earth ________________

Jane: Well, in the first place, it’s all about (4) . Most homeschooled

children have the choice to study and learn what they want, when they want, (5) .

Tom: I see. They can have a personalized schedule.

the educational freedomwhat on earthfor as long as they want

another advantagelearn at homebecome more popular

the educational freedom____________________________

for as long as they want__________________________

Jane: (6) is it allows parents to really get to know their kids, because they can watch them grow and learn on a daily basis.

the educational freedomwhat on earthfor as long as they want

another advantagelearn at homebecome more popular

Another advantage _____________________

Task 2 Create a dialogue with your partner according to the following situation, referring to the Cues if necessary.

colleague n. 同事company n. 公司

Word Tips

Situation: A and B are colleagues in a company. They are discussing the pros and cons of online education.

Cues: more common than ever, the wave of the future, the best thing about online education, another advantage, one major disadvantage

Sample Dialogue

A: It seems to me online education is more common than ever.

B: That’s right. In fact, many educators and policy makers view it as the wave of the future.

A: But before we choose a program, we need to consider the pros and cons.

B: Exactly. The best thing about online education is you can work whenever it makes sense for you. I mean you’re not tied to a class schedule.

Sample Dialogue

A: Another advantage is it does not require that you relocate to a new place or that you quit your full-time job.

B: However, one major disadvantage is you miss face-to-face communication with the instructors and your peers.

A: That’s a great pity.

Section A

Section A

Directions: In this section, you will hear 8 short conversations and 2 long conversations. At the end of each conversation, one or more questions will be asked about what was said. Both the conversation and the questions will be spoken only once.

W: Do you have any idea what e-education means?

M: Yes. It means education conducted in an Internet environment.

Q: What are the two speakers talking about? A) E-commerce.B) E-learning.C) E-teaching.D) E-education.

1.

W: Which do you think is the first stage of compulsory education, pre-school education or primary education?

M: Primary education for sure.Q: According to the man, what is the first stage

of compulsory education?

A) Pre-school education.B) Primary education.C) Secondary education.D) Higher education.

2.

W: What’s the deadline for the term paper, sir?

M: Since it should be about 8 pages long, you can hand it in next Tuesday.

Q: What is the probable relationship between the two speakers? A) Director and secretary.B) Doctor and nurse.C) Professor and student.D) Manager and clerk.

3.

W: The deadline for Sociology and Computer courses is the day after tomorrow.

M: But I haven’t decided which course to take yet.

Q: What are the man and woman talking about? A) Registering for courses.B) Looking for a job.C) Buying a new computer.D) Studying abroad.

4.

W: Tim, I heard that you were applying for the postgraduate programs. Which university do you prefer? Cambridge or Harvard?

M: According to a new report, Cambridge is now the world’s top university, which knocks Harvard from the top spot.

Q: What does the man mean?

A) Both Cambridge and Harvard are the top universities in the world.

B) Cambridge ranks first in the world now.C) Harvard ranked first in the world before.D) Both B and C.

5.

A: How long did you have for the exam?B: We were allowed two hours, but I finished

in less than half the time.Q: How much time did the student take for

the exam?

A) Two hours.B) Less than an hour.C) Half an hour.D) More than an hour.

6.

M: Guess what, mom?W: What?M: I got through the exam with flying colors ( 出色的成

绩 ).W: Well done, son. I’m really proud of you!Q: How is the man’s exam?

A) He just passed the exam.B) He failed the exam.C) He did so-so in the exam.D) He got a high mark in the exam.

7.

M: Cindy, your paper please!W: Sorry, sir. Could you give me more time? I

promise I’ll hand it in tomorrow.M: Ok, make sure you’ll hand it in tomorrow.Q: What is the probable relationship between

the two speakers?

A) Doctor and patient.B) Teacher and student.C) Father and daughter.D) Shop assistant and customer.

8.