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Teaching Objective

Master the key words and structures, and understand why people go to college for further studies so as to have enough education for a good job

Key Points

Vocabulary

Structure

Skills

academic advanced beyond degree executive graduate major master privilege require research reserve serve talented variety view … as in addition tothe more …, the more …; either … or

Using definition and restatement to find out the meanings of words Reading indexes and contentsForm-filling

Teaching Procedures

Lead In, Reading of the Text, Exercises, Listening, Speaking, Phonetics, Grammar Tips, Reading Skills, Practical Reading, Practical Writing, Study Guide

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Text Study

Lead In

Language Application

Listening and Speaking

Consolidation

Drills for PRETCO Test

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Lead In

I. Education in the United StatesII. Cyndi LauperIII. Topic-related Words and Phrases

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Text Study

I. Global Reading

II. Detailed Reading

1. Questions and Answers 2. Text Analysis

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Consolidation

I. Dictation

II. Words and Phrases

III. Listening Practice

IV. Group Discussion

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II. Speaking

Listening and Speaking

I. Listening

III. Phonetics

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II. Practical Reading

Language Application

I. Practical Writing

Form-Filling

1. Sample

2. Notes of Format

4. Basic Patterns

3. Language Points

5. Do It Yourself

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Drills for PRETCO Test

I. Listening Comprehension

II. Vocabulary and Structure

III. Translation

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Education in the United States

(1) Education in the United States consists of education in elementary school, secondary school, middle school, high school, community college, junior college, college, institute and university.

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After high school, the majority of students go on to college. Undergraduate studies lead to a bachelor’s degree, which is generally what Americans mean when they speak of a “college diploma.” The bachelor’s degree can be followed by professional studies and graduate studies, which lead to master’s and doctoral degrees. American public schools are free and open to all at the elementary and secondary level (high school), but public universities charge tuition and have competitive entrance requirements.

(2) After high school

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Elementary School

A school classified as elementary by state and local practice and composed of any span of grades not above grade 8. A preschool or kindergarten school is included under this heading only if it is an integral part of an elementary school or a regularly established school system.

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Secondary School

A school that is intermediate in level between elementary school and college and that usually offers general, technical, vocational, or college-preparatory curricula.

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Middle School

A middle school usually includes grades 7 through 8.

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High School

A high school usually includes grades 9 through 12 or 10 through 12.

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Junior College

In junior colleges, students can generally complete their first two years of college courses at low cost and remain close to home. Junior colleges provide a bridge between high school and four-year colleges for some students.

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Community College

A junior college without residential facilities that is often funded by the government. Community colleges provide a bridge between high school and four-year colleges for some students. Many international students first enter a community college to complete their first twotwo years of college courses at low cost and low request, then turn into a regular university to complete their last two years of college courses.

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College

An institution of higher learning that grants the bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or science or both.

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University

An institution of higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master’s degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor’s degrees.

Harvard University

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Institute

An educational institution, especially one for the instruction of technical subjects.e.g. an art institute, aviation institute, mercantile marine institute

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Cyndi Lauper American singer, vocalist, movie star who has released a lot of albums. Cyndi Lauper (full name: Cynthia Ann Stephanie Lauper Thornton), was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 22nd 1953. 1953. She took up playing the guitar and writing lyrics at the age of 12. The first song she learnt to play was “Greensleeves.” In the mid-70s she performed as a vocalist with various cover bands in the New York metropolitan area.

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Cyndi Lauper signed with Portrait Records as a solo artist in the spring of 1983. Her first solo album, She’s So Unusual, was released at the end of the year and went on to sell more than 4.5 million copies in the United States alone. Up to now, she has won the following awards: American Music Awards, American Video Awards, Apex Awards, Emmy Awards, Fennecus Awards, Grammy Awards, JUNO Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, People’s Choice Award, Top 100 Video Countdown, Wall of Sound.

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1983 She’s So Unusual

1989 The Best Remixes

1989 A Night to Remember

Some of Cyndi Lauper’s albums:

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1994 Twelve Deadly Cyns … and Then Some

2003 At Last 2004 Shine

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Topic-related Words and Phrases

degree: various types of academic degree, American and otherwise. bachelor: a person who has completed the undergraduate curriculum of a college or university and holds a bachelor’s degree 学士

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master: one who holds a master’s degree 硕士

doctor: a person who has earned the highest academic degree awarded by a college or university in a specified discipline 博士

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Questions and Answers

Directions: Skim the paragraphs for answers to the following questions.

About 75% of jobs require some education or technical training beyond a high school degree.

Paragraph 1:

Question:

Answer:

Why do most of high school graduates choose to go to college?

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Paragraph 2:

On one hand, a college education is preparation for a career. On the other hand, it is a kind of preparation for one’s future life.

Question:

Answer:

What is the purpose of college education according to this paragraph?

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Paragraph 3:

Adults of all ages come back to college either for career advancement or personal growth.

Question:

Answer:

What do adults of all ages want to do today in the U.S.?

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It shows the faith of Americans in the value of education.

Paragraph 4:

What does the rising number of Americans with a bachelor’s degree show?

Answer:

Question:

The percentage is at least 25%.

What is the percentage of college graduates among younger adults and working people in the U.S.?

Answer:

Question:

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Text Analysis

Main Ideas

Better education usually means higher incomes.

A college education is not only preparation for a career, but also preparation for life.

In America today, more and more people, in spite of their age, go to college also for career advancement or personal growth.

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America has got a much higher percentage of people with college degrees than most other major countries in the world. It is proof of American faith in the value of education and equal rights for education in the U.S.

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Main Ideas Paragraphs

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Why are people paying more and more attention to education? Why are high school students making every effort to go to college? As a college student, have you ever asked yourself why you go to college?

Read In

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Why College?

The more you learn, the more you earn,” said the pop singer Cyndi Lauper as she accepted her high school diploma — at the age of 35! Although Cyndi made it without a high school degree, most people don’t. In the U.S.A. today, about 75% of jobs require some education or technical training beyond high school degrees; college graduates outearn those without a college education; people

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people with master’s degrees outearn those with only a bachelor’s; and the highest incomes of all are earned by people with advanced degrees. However, more diplomas don’t always mean more money. Many skilled blue-collar workers, salespeople, business executives, and entrepreneurs outearn college professors and scientific researchers. And great athletes and entertainers outearn everyone else!

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But a college education is not only preparation for a career; it is also (or should be) preparation for life. addition to courses in their major field of study, most students have time to take elective courses. They may take classes that help them understand more about human nature, government, the arts, sciences, or whatever else interests them.

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Going to college, either full-time or part-time, is naturally becoming the next step after high school. Today, more than half of American high school graduates enroll in college. But recent high school graduates no longer dominate the college campuses. Today, it is quite common for adults of all ages to come back to college either for career advancement or personal growth. By 1992, about half of all American college students will be older than 25, and 20% of them will be over 35. Serving this great variety of people are about 3,400 colleges and universities enrolling more than 12 million students.

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American faith in the value of education is shown by the rising number of Americans who have at least a bachelor’s degree. About 20% of Americans are college graduates. However, among younger adults and working people, the percentage is at least 25%, much higher than in most other major nations. In the U.S.A., a college education is not viewed as a privilege reserved for the wealthy or the academically talented. Almost everyone who wants to attend college can do so.

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pay: v. 1) give money in order to buy sth. 支付，付清；缴纳e.g.

I pay the cashier $500 for the computer.

I paid $150 for that camera.e.g.2) discharge or settle (a debt or an

obligation) 偿还，抵偿；补偿

Have you paid the electricity bill for the last month yet?

e.g.

Related word: compensate

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attention: n. concentration, mental focus 注意；注意力

e.g. Give your whole attention to what you are doing.

Related words: concentration, care, consideration

e.g. Never mind about me. Please pay attention to the ladies.

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the more …, the more …: used for saying that sth. is increasing in number or degree all the time ……越 ，……越

e.g. The more angry he became, the more she laughed at him.

e.g. The more I eat it, the more I detest it.

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earn: v. 1) receive money for work that you do 赚得，挣得

e.g. Some students earn pocket money by mowing lawns for their neighbors.

e.g. They earned a reputation as hard workers.

2) acquire or deserve as a result of effort or action 博得；赢得

Extended word: earner

Related words: deserve, gain, get

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accept: v. 1) receive (sth. offered), especially with gladness 接受，领受

e.g. I’ve received a gift from my brother.

e.g. Such customs are widely accepted.

2) regard as proper, usual, or right 承认，认可

e.g. The scientist has accepted the new theory.

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Although Cyndi made it without a high school degree, most people don’t.

Paraphrase:

In spite of the fact that Cyndi was successful in her career without a high school degree, most people usually are not so successful without a high school degree.

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training: n. the process of teaching or learning a skill or job 训练

e.g. Nurses have to receive several years of training.

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beyond: prep. 1) outside the range of 超出e.g. Understanding this article is beyond my

capacity.2) on or to the further side of ……在 的那边

e.g.

The road is beyond that hill.

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3) (of time) later than 迟于

e.g.

Some cafés keep open beyond midnight.

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outearn: v. earn more than 比……赚得多

e.g.

General managers usually outearn general employees.

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… the highest incomes …

… the highest incomes of all are earned by people with advanced degrees.

Paraphrase:

… people who have received advanced degrees can earn the best salaries.

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skill

skill: n. the ability to do sth. 技能

e.g. Reading and writing are two different language skills.

Extended words: skillful, skilled, skillfully

Related word: technique

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preparation

preparation: n. 1) the act or process of making sb. or sth. ready

for sth. 准备，预备e.g. He is collecting information in preparation for

another meeting.

2) things that you do so that you are ready for sth. 准备工作

e.g. She has done enough preparation for the examinations.Extended words: prepare, preparative

Related word: arrangement

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career

career: n. 1) a profession or occupation 职业；专业

e.g. My grandfather was a career teacher; it’s the only job he’d ever done.

2) a progression of one’s working life 生涯

e.g. Churchill’s career is very abundant.

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In addition to ...

In addition to courses in their major field of study, most students have time to take elective courses.Paraphrase:

Many students not only take required courses but also select other courses in which they are interested.

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in addition (to)

in addition (to): as well as; besides 除了e.g. He has a daughter in addition to a son.

Related words:besides, moreover

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major

major: a. important, serious, large or great 重要的，严重的，大的

e.g. Shanghai is a major city in China.

n. a student’s main subject at college or university 大学主修科目

e.g. He chose history as his major.

v. study sth. as one’s main subject at college or university （与 in 连用）（在大学里）主修

e.g. He majors in physics.

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elective

elective: a. 1) freely chosen 选修的 e.g. The art is an elective course in the

engineering college.

2) a position for which there is an election 由选举产生的，选任的

e.g. The presidency of the US is an elective one.

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whatever

whatever: pron. 1) everything or anything that happens or is

available, needed, wanted 无论什么，不管什么

e.g. Do whatever you please.

2) no matter what 无论什么

e.g. Whatever is left over is yours.

3) no matter what 不管什么

e.g. Whatever happens, we’ll meet here tonight.

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enroll in

enroll in: place one’s name on a roll or register 注册； 入学

e.g. Many young people have enrolled in the army.

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But recent ...

But recent high school graduates no longer dominate the college campuses.

Paraphrase:

A large number of students other than those who have recently graduated from high school also study at college.

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graduate

graduate: n. a person who has completed a course at a college, school, etc. 毕业生

e.g. a high school graduate

v. grant an academic degree or diploma 授予……学位

e.g. The teachers hope to graduate her this spring.

Related words: advance, finish, pass, succeed

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dominate

dominate: v. 1) control, govern, or rule by superior authority or

power 控制，支配，统治

e.g. A great man can dominate others by force of character.

2) overlook from a height 高于；俯瞰

e.g. The whole river is dominated by this mountain.

Extended words: dominated, dominative, dominating, domination

Related words: command, control, rule

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Today ...

Today, it is quite common for adults of all ages to come back to college either for career advancement or personal growth.

Paraphrase:

Nowadays, it is quite common for people of different age groups and with work experience to return to study at college for better job opportunities and the development of personal interests.

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either … or …

either … or …: used for showing two or more possibilities or choices 或；不是……就是……

e.g. If either David or Janet leaves, they will have a toast.

e.g. Either my father or my brothers are coming to give us a hand.

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serve

serve: v.1) work for 服务；为……效力e.g. Can I serve you in any way?

e.g. She is serving tea for her guests.

2) provide food and drink for sb. to eat at a meal 招待（顾客等）；端上，摆出（饭菜等）

e.g. They served the guests a wonderful dinner.

Extended word:server

Related words: assist, work for, supply

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a variety of

a variety of: collection of varied things 种种

e.g. I brought home a variety of snacks yesterday.

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faith

faith: n.1) a firm belief 信念；信任e.g. He has faith in my ability.

2) loyalty to a person or thing 诚意，忠诚

e.g. We must keep faith with our motherland.

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show

show: v. 1) display 给……看，出示；显示e.g. He showed me his pictures.

2) conduct; guide 指引；带领 e.g. She showed me into the parlor.

3) prove that sth. exists or is true 证明；说明，表明e.g. The study shows an increasing enthusiasm

among young people to study English.

Collocations:show in 领进（客人等） , show off 炫耀，卖弄

Related words: direct, display, exhibit

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rise 1

rise: v. 1) move from a lower to a higher position 升起，上

升e.g. The river is rising after the rain.

2) increase in size, amount, quality, or strength 上涨；增长，增强

e.g. The demand for qualified teachers is rising.

3) stand up or get up 站立；起立

e.g. Mike rises at dawn every day.

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rise 2

n. the act of rising; ascent 升起，上升

e.g. The decrease in the number of bicycles might give rise to another new set of problems.

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at least

at least: not less than a particular amount or number, and possibly more 至少，起码

e.g. He’s going away for at least a week.

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In the U.S.A.

In the U.S.A., a college education is not viewed as a privilege reserved for the wealthy or the academically talented.

Paraphrase:

In the United States, a college education is not regarded as a special advantage or right for the rich or the bright only.

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view

view: v. 1) consider 考虑；估计e.g. The plan was viewed favorably.

2) look at; watch 看e.g. Several possible buyers have come to view the

house.n. 1) a scene or an area that can be seen from a particular place 被看见的东西；风景，景色

e.g. We used a telescope to get a better view.

2) field of vision 视野e.g. The aircraft has disappeared from view.

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wealthy

wealthy: a. having wealth; rich 有钱的；富的

e.g. Though Asia’s most wealthy and most influential businessman, Li Ka-shing has been living a frugal life.

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talent

talent: n. a marked innate ability 天才，天资；才能

e.g. My brother has a talent for music.

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attend

attend: v. be present at an event or activity 出席，参加e.g. I want to attend college very much although

I am young.

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Dictation Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks.

Money is also increasingly a factor in a college education. All university students must pay in the United States. Because tuition is much lower at public universities than at private ones, have more choices. There are a number of programs in the form of loans and available at both public and private schools.

tuition fees _______________

Attending an American University

wealthy students _______________________

financial aid ________________

scholarships ________________

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Dictation2

its costs, the percentage of Americans a college education continues to grow. In 1990, less than 10 percent of Americans entered college. Today, over 60 percent of Americans aged 25 to 39 have taken some college courses, and over 20 percent of all Americans have attended four years or more. There are about 15 million students now, about six times more than 50 years ago, and there are 3,000 different colleges and universities to choose from. Today, many parents who were not able to attend college when they were young have the of seeing their sons and daughters attend.

Despite __________

seeking__________

college-age_______________

attending colleges ________________________

roughly___________

satisfaction_______________

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Words and Phrases1

an institution of higher learning

a profession or occupation

make someone a member of a group

the grounds of a university

freely chosen, not required

Words and Phrases

Directions: Write out a word according to the meaning given below.

Section A

career___________

college___________

enroll_____________

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

campus___________

elective_____________

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firm belief

earn more than

outside the range of

expose to danger

greater in importance

outearn___________

faith________

beyond___________

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

risk______

major_________

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Words and Phrases3

Directions: Complete the sentences with the proper forms of the words given in parentheses.

Words and Phrases Section B

1. He (advancement) a deadline by one week.

2. This student has higher (academically) ability.

3. The secretary had (diploma) in both education and linguistics.

4. As university students, we must do whatever we are

(requirement) by the school.

advanced____________

academic____________

diplomas ____________

required____________

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Hitler attempted to attain world (dominate).We are (privilege) tonight to have as our distinguished guest — Prof. Smith.The school has an (enroll) of 2,000 pupils.We (entertainer) friends at dinner in the garden.Our company is (faith) to the promised terms.He is a (graduate) student.

Words and Phrases4

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

domination ________________

Words and Phrases

privileged ______________

enrollment______________

entertain_____________

faithful ___________

graduated_____________

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Words and Phrases5

enroll in major

Directions: Fill in the blanks with words and phrases chosen from the following box. Change the forms where necessary.

Section CWords and Phrases

faith in dominate

at the age ofin addition to

view … as whatever

make it reserve It’s hard to to the top in show business.

giving a general introduction to drivers, the course also provides practical training.

1.2.

make it __________

In addition to __________________

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Words and Phrases6

enroll in major

faith in dominate

at the age ofin addition to

view … as whatever

make it reserve Mike in two subjects at the college.

Have you any what he says?I have a table for two at the restaurant.You can take wine you like on the table.She doesn’t herself a success.He completely the group and made all the decisions.

3.4.5.6.7.8.

majored ___________

faith in __________

reserved ___________

whatever____________

view _______ as____

dominated______________

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Words and Phrases7

enroll in major

faith in dominate

at the age ofin addition to

view … as whatever

make it reserve He attended the high school

12.We the party.

9.10.

at the age of _________________

enrolled in _______________

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Directions:Listen to the following passage. And decide whether the following sentences are “T” or “F.”

Key

T1. John is good at physics. 2. John got good grades in his science

and math courses. 3. John doesn’t want to become an

engineer.

F T F

T F

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4. John can’t play the saxophone, the trumpet, and the piano.

5. John promises to improve his grades next semester.

T F

Key

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An International Student John is an international student who has come to the United States to study engineering. He is failing physics and calculus and getting a D in chemistry. He has an A in literature and an A in music. His college adviser has asked him to come in to talk to him. When they meet, John explains that he studies very hard, but he just can’t seem to get good grades in his science and math courses. His adviser suggests that he change his major, but John says that he can’t do that. He must study to become an engineer.

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His adviser asks him if he likes the science and math courses and John responds by saying, “What does that have to do with anything?” John’s adviser explains that people tend to do better in courses that they like. He asks John why he thinks he has done so well in literature and music. John smiles and says he has always enjoyed reading and that he plays the saxophone, the trumpet, and the piano. John promises to do better next semester. His adviser explains that if he doesn’t improve his grades next semester, he will flunk out of school. John says that he understands, and he will try harder.

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Directions:Listen to the following passage and then discuss the following questions in small groups. After discussion, some of the students will be required to represent their respective groups to report their discussion to the whole class. The following words and expressions are for your reference.1.

2.

Why are people paying more and more attention to education?Why do you go to college ?

Reference words and expressions

Group Discussion

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the money value, the individual, student, earn, money, income, education, technical training, high school degree, diploma, bachelor, master, doctor, skill, learn, study, hard, career, course, elective, talented, human nature, advanced science, social science, natural science, math, English, philosophy, communication, information technology, improve their own learning, work with others, at the age of, adults of all ages, make it, enroll in, view ... as, faith in, a variety of

Reference words and expressions:

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Listening Scripts American schools tend to put more emphasis on developing critical thinking skills than they do on acquiring quantities of facts. American students are encouraged to express their own opinions in class and think for themselves, a reflection of the American values of individual freedom and self-reliance. The goal of the American education system is to teach children how to learn and to help them reach their maximum potential.

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The Americans’ definition of success is largely one of acquiring wealth and a high material standard of living. It is not surprising therefore, that Americans value education for its monetary value. The belief is widespread in the United States that the more schooling people have, the more money they will earn when they leave school. The belief is strongest regarding the desirability of an undergraduate degree, or a professional degree such as medicine or law, following the undergraduate degree. The money value of graduate degrees in “nonprofessional” fields such as art, history, or philosophy is not as great.

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In recent years, there has been a change in the job market in the United States. In the past, it was possible to get a high-paying factory job without a college education. Increasingly, however, the advent of new technologies has meant that more and more education is required to do the work. Many of the new jobs in the United States either require a college education, even a graduate degree, or they are low-paying jobs in the service sector of the economy, such as fast-food restaurants, small stores, and hotels.

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Listen to the recordings and fill in the blanks with what you hear.

Dialogue 1

M1:M2:M1:M2:M1:

Hi! I’m David James.I’m Samuel Johnson. .Me too.I’m in the history class. ?

Pleased to meet you___________________________

What about you_____________________

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M2:M1:M2:M1:

I’m in the engineering class.Oh, the bell! .See you later. .

The break is over_______________________

See you tomorrow________________________

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W:M:

W:

M:W:

M:

Dialogue 2

Good afternoon, Sir. ?Good afternoon. if I may.Yes, of course. Here, I’ll take them. ? Yes. Here it is.O.K., Sir. . All right, enjoy your reading and .You, too.

Can I help you___________________

I’d like to check out these books___________________________________________

May I see your library card___________________________________

Here you are_________________

have a nice day____________________

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Listen to the recordings and answer the following questions.

A) 16.

C) 18.D) 19.

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Key

How old are most students when they graduate from high schools in the U.S.A.?

B) 17.

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A) Because the pupils’ parents live in that state.

B) Because the education is free.

D) Because the pupils themselves can earn money for their expenses.

2.

Key

C) Because tax money can support them.

Why don’t the parents of public school pupils have to pay directly for their children’s education?

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A) Few.B) Almost all.

D) 75%.

3.

Key

C) Almost half.

How many college students in the U.S.A. work while they are studying?

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In the United States, boys and girls start school when they are five years old. In some states they must stay in school until they are sixteen. Most students are seventeen years old when they graduate from secondary school. Another name for secondary school is high school. Most children go to public elementary and secondary schools. The parents of public school pupils do not have to pay directly for their children’s education because tax money supports the public schools. If a child attends a private school, his parents pay the school for the child’s education.

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Today about half of the high school graduates go on to colleges and universities. Some colleges and universities receive tax money from the government. A student at a state university does not have to pay very much if his parents live in that state. Private colleges and universities are expensive, however. Almost half of the college students in the United States work while they are studying. When a student’s family is not rich, he has to earn money for part of his college expenses.

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Useful ExpressionsHow are you doing? Not bad. How about you?Welcome to our school! Thank you!Robin, this is my classmate, Jim. Pleased to meet you. I’d like you to meet my teacher, Mr. Liu. How do you do?Nice talking to you. Me, too.

Read and get familiar with the following expressions.

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Read the dialogues and pay attention to the underlined expressions.

Dialogue 1

W:M:

W:

M:W:M:

Hey, Jim. How’s it going?Oh, hi, Nancy. Fine, thanks. How’re you doing? Long time no see.Yeah, it has been a long time. Unfortunately, I’m in a rush right now.So am I. Catch you some other time, huh?Yeah. Let’s get together sometime. Take it easy. You, too.

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Dialogue 2

M1:W:M1:

M2:M1:

M2:M1:

Martha! How’re you doing? It’s been a long time!George! What a surprise seeing you here!Roger tells me you’ve never met. Martha, this is Roger Harmon. Roger, I’d like you to meet Martha Cowell. How do you do, Ms. Cowell? It’s nice to meet you, Mr. … I’m sorry, I didn’t quite catch your name.Harmon. But please call me Roger.O.K., Roger. And call me Martha.

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Make dialogues with your partners according to the situations given below.

Situation 1 One afternoon, you meet your teacher, Prof. Xiao, on the way to the library. You greet each other.

Situation 2 You are introducing your new classmate, Martin, to your friend, Jack. And then, they say hello to each other and have a short talk.

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Front Vowels[] [] [] []

Listen and imitate, paying attention to the pronunciation of each sound.

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Listen and repeat, paying attention to the pronunciation rules of the letters and letter combinations in bold type.

[] [] [][]weekreceivefield

gymfilmguitar

chatmatchflat

deskfriendsweat

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Phonetics3

Listen and practice, paying attention to the pronunciation of the words in bold type.

1. It is more bless to give than to receive.

2. A little leak will sink a great ship. 3. Better an empty purse than an

empty head. 4. Marry your match and have a happy

family.5. Peter Pan Peanut is the peanut

picky people pick.

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Sample 1

Sample

NameXIAOYANG

ZHOUDegre

eDoctor

Age 40 Sex Male

Telephone (86-21)

66556688Postal code

200002

Address NO. 108 HONGQIAO ROAD, SHANGHAI,

CHINAApply for the position

Management

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Résumé

CAREER OBJECTIVE High level management position with high technology corporation. Be able to apply strong team building, project management and business development skills accumulated in past years. Strong R&D skills in communications, network and software development in product development.

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SUMMARY An integrated person with rich management experience and extensive R&D skills. More than six years department and project management experience in first-class high- technology companies. Strong experience in team building, process establishment and improvement, particularly for communications

Résumé

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and software products. Skilled in customer-oriented communication and coordination. More than 10 years SW/HW R&D experiences in wireless communication, IP network and software development industry, from system level design to partial function implementation.

Résumé

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SPECIAL SKILLSStrong experience in team building, project management and coordination. Software development lifecycle and process management. Project planning, budget control and managing deliverables on schedule. Business development and customer-oriented communication. Fluently speak: Chinese, English and Japanese.

Résumé

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CAREER HISTORY 2001.02 - 2001.09: Famous Technologies

Canada Inc., Vancouver, Canada Principal Engineer

1999.11 - 2001.02: Famous Technologies China Software Design Center Agilent CSDC, Beijing, P.R. China

Résumé

Department Manager

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1997.10 - 1999.11: Hewlett Packard-SciTech Joint Software Design Center, Beijing, P.R. China Project Manager

1995.08 - 1997.10: Golden Cellular Communication Co., Ltd. (GCC) Beijing, P.R. China Director of R&D department

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1989.01 - 1995.08: University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan, China Lecturer and Researcher

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Created and expanded a department from two engineers working for one customer to more than 30 engineers working with three customers

Résumé

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within 1.5 years. The company’s revenue then increased by 300%. Successfully managed more than 8 projects.

Résumé

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Notes of Format不同目的的表格内容不一致。一般的个人简历表格具有以下内容：

1) 表头部分：名字（ Family Name 、 Given Name ）、地址（ Address ）、电话（ Telephone ）、传真（ Fax ）、性别（ Gender/Sex ）、出生日期（ Date of Birth ）、年龄（ Age ）

2) 教育背景（ Education Data ）3) 个人资料（ Personal Information ）4) 工作经历（ Work Experience ）5) 履历（ Résumé ）

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如“周晓阳”有几种写法。 1) Xiaoyang ZHOU ；2) XIAOYANG ZHOU ； 3) Xiaoyang Zhou ； 4) Zhou, Xiaoyang 。中国人一般接受写法 3) ，标准写法为 2) 。一般英文表格中，名字分为两部分：Family Name 指姓， Given Name 指名。省名后要写中国，一般用 China 简单清楚。邮编的标准写法是放在省市名之后。如： NO.108 HONGQIAO ROAD, SHANGHAI 200002. CHINA前面一定加区号，区号用括号标注，如中国上海区号写作： 86-21 。区号和 8 位号码之间加空格，如：(86-21) 66556688 。若电话号码长，如手机号码，要用 4-3-4 原则，如： 1390-195-1234 。

1) 名字：

2) 地址：

3) 电话：

Language Points

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Gender 和 Sex 都指性别，男性（ Male ），女性（ Female ）。格式为：日 / 月 / 年，可以都是阿拉伯数字，月份也可以用英语缩写。如 1988 年 2 月 11 日出生，写为 11/02/1988 或 11/Feb/1988 。一般包括时间（ Time ）、教育机构名称（ Name of institution ）、专业（ Major ）、取得的学位（ Degree ）。要特别注意英文习惯，时间要倒序，最近的学历要放在最前面。一般包括教育背景（ Education data ）、工作经历（ Work experience ）、资格证书（ Qualification certificate ）、语言能力（ Language skills ）、计算机能力（ Computer skills ）、特长（ Special skills ）。

4) 性别：

5) 出生日期：

6) 教育背景：

7) 个人资料：

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一般包括工作时间（时间倒序）、公司名称、公司所在地、公司简介、部门与职务、工作内容、主要成绩。一般而言，英文履历表分为三种格式： Chronological: 这种格式强调过去的工作经验，将所有相关的工作经验按照时间先后（先排最近的）列出，以显示自己有足够的经验能胜任申请的工作或学位。 Functional: 主要在强调自己的特殊技能，这种格式较适合工作经验不足，或是想要跨领域，过去经验和未来想做的事关联较小的人使用。Combination: 顾名思义，这种格式是上述两种格式的综合。

8) 工作经历 :

9) 履历：

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Basic Patterns

1) Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and interpersonal ones.

文字、口头和人际关系的交流能力极为出色。2) Versed in both digital and analog electronics with

specific emphasis on computer hardware and software.

精通数字和模拟电子学，尤其是计算机的硬件和软件。

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3) Proficient in assembly and C programming languages.精通计算机的汇编和 C 语言。

4) Fluency in English, good verbal and written communications skills.

英语流利，具有良好的口头和文字交流能力。

5) At school I won a scholarship and the first prize in speech contest.

在学校里，我获得奖学金和演讲比赛一等奖。

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6) I can write shorthand at the rate of 120 words per minute, and typewrite at 55 words in English a minute.我速写是每分钟 120 个字，打字每分钟 55 个英文单词。

7) I am willing to serve on trial for some months at a small salary.

我同意几个月低薪水的试用期。

8) Recommended changes and improvements to divisional management.

对各部门的管理提出改革和改进意见。

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9) The salary required is 12,000 per month.

要求薪金是每月 12,000元。10) I would be willing to relocate for the right

opportunity.

我愿意在适当时机做出调整。

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个人资料：周大江 男 已婚 1978 年 11 月 12 日出生于上海居住地 中国上海霞飞路 808 号 邮编 200001上海大学 计算机信息专业硕士上海永大信息公司网络部项目主管、工程师电话： 021-55356788 传真： 021-55356789E-mail: dajiangzhou@shtel.net.cn

Directions:

Do It Yourself

This part is to test your ability to do practical writing. You are required to fill in a form according to the following information in Chinese. You should include all points in the following form.

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Family NameGiven Name

Sex Marital StatusDate of BirthPlace of Birth Address

School AttendedMajorDegree

ZHOU________

DAJIANG____________

Male_______ Married__________

11/12/1978________________

SHANGHAI______________

No. 808 XIAFEI ROAD, SHANGHAI 200001. CHINA______________________________________________________________

SHANGHAI UNIVERSITY______________________________

Computer information______________________________

Master_________

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Occupation Present Position Tel Fax No. E-mail

Engineer___________ Project Manager_____________________

(86-21) 55356788 _______________________ (86-21) 55356789_______________________

dajiangzhou@hotmail.com___________________________________

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Task 1

Directions:

Practical Reading

Read the given index carefully. Then complete the following sentences with the information you have got from the index.

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The following is an index for tourism in a telephone directory:

INDEX

Travel agencies.......149-150Souvenirs..............151Hotel reservations....111 Taxi.....................104Airports.................130Train tickets...........181Tourist attractions....150

Hotels...................94-95 Holiday villages........111 Public traffic...........122Air tickets...............125 Airlines..................125 Bus tickets..............165

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.

I’ll read about .

On page .130_______

1. On which page will you find the telephone number of the airport?

Tourist attractions_________________________

2. If you are interested in visiting a place on holiday, where do you search?

hotel reservations_________________________

3. What will you read about if you turn to page 111?

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Page .

.

181_____

4. Which page will let you know how to get a train ticket?

Hotel reservations on Page 111________________________________________

5. If you are looking for an accommodation, where do you look for the information?

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Task 2

Directions:

Practical Reading

The following are a group of student terms. After reading them, you are required to find out the Chinese equivalents in the table below.

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A undergraduate I intern 

B government-supported student

J post doctorate  

C prize fellow K graduate

D boarder L master  

E bachelor M doctor  

F guest student N commoner

G overseas student O postgraduate

H day-student

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Example

:

K

B N( ) ( )

A( ) ( )

D H( ) ( )

F( )

O( )

(J) 博士后 博士(M

)公费生大学毕业生寄宿生旁听生研究生

自费生大学肆业生走读生实习生留学生

I( )

G( )

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Section A Directions: This section is to test your ability to

understand short dialogues. There are five recorded dialogues in it. After each dialogue, there is a recorded question. Both the dialogues and the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).

Listening Comprehension

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A) They have just continued the search.

C) The search has just been extended. D) The search will end rather soon.

1.

Key

Script W: What is being done about the lost children? M: Nothing. They’ve discontinued the search. Q: What did you learn from this conversation? B) The people have stopped searching.

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Listening Comprehension3

A) She is going to a park.B) She is going to an airport. C)She is going to a cinema.

2.

Key

Script W: I’m going to a park this coming Sunday. Would you go with me?

M: I’d love to, but my friend is getting married and I wouldn’t miss it.

Q: Where does the woman want to go this Sunday?

D) She is going to attend a friend’ party.

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A) His brother. B) His sister.C) His plate.

3.

Key

Script W: I’m sorry, Mr. Mark. In that case, you will have to go home. We will not let you continue your studies here next year.

M: You don’t understand. I can’t go home! I can’t disappoint my parents!

Q: Who will be disappointed?

D) His parents.

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A) He makes his students work very hard.B) He refused to let the man take his class.C) He stayed home today because he was

tired.

4.

Key

Script W: I just heard that Professor Hendrix is retiring at the end of the semester.

M: Too bad — I was hoping to take his chemistry course next semester.

Q: What is learned about Professor Hendrix from this conversation?

D) He won’t be teaching next semester.

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A) She’s telling him a lie.B) She has already told him about the

matter.

D) She still wants to keep the secret.

5.

Key

Script W: You seem to know the matter. I don’t want to keep the secret any more.

M: You’re right. Many of us know it already.

Q: What does the woman mean?

C) She wants to tell others about the matter now.

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Section B Directions:

This section is to test your ability to understand short conversations. There are two recorded conversations in it. After each conversation, there are five recorded questions. Both the conversations and the questions will be spoken twice. When you hear a question, you should decide on the correct answer from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).

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Key

B) The eleventh of March. C) The Wednesday of March.

D) The twelfth of March.

A) The tenth of March.

Script

6.Q: When is the conversation taking place?

Script

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A) A couple of weeks.

B) Only a year.

D) Four years.

Key

C) Two years.

7. Q: How long will the man have worked there by the eleventh of March?

Script

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Do you know what day it is tomorrow?Yes, it’s Wednesday, the eleventh of March. Why? What’s special about that?The eleventh of March. It’s my anniversary. I will have been here for two years tomorrow.Really? It can’t have been that long! It seems like just a couple of weeks ago.I must have seemed like a green kid when I walked in that door.

M:W:

M:

W:

M:

Conversation 1

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It was your first job, wasn’t it?My first job, and the only job I’ve ever had.

W:M:

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Q: What do we learn about Mary? 8.

A) She is out of job.B) She feels very tired.

D) She has a broken leg.

Script

Key

C) She has a cold.

Script

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Q: What does Mary want the man to do?

9.

A) Stay in bed and get some sleep.B) Return the books and post the letters.C) Write a letter of complaint about the air

conditioner.

Script

Key

D) Give her a glass of water before going outside.

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Key

Q: Why does Mary want a newspaper and some magazines?

10.

A) Because she has to write a report.

C) Because she has just returned from abroad.

D) Because she needs to find a new job.

Script

B) Because she wants something to read.

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How do you feel today, Mary?Not very well, John. I think I’ll stay at home today and rest.That’s a good idea. You really could do with a rest. Well, is there anything I can do for you now?Yes, there is. Could you bring me some water, please?Sure. Anything else?Well, there are a couple of things that I have to do today. But I don’t really want to go outside.No, you should stay in bed. I’ll do them for you. Can I get you anything from outside?

M:W:

M:

W:

M:W:

M:

Conversation 2

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Well, newspapers would be nice, and some magazines. If I’m going to be in bed all day, I’dlike something to read.Ok, I’ll pick those up for you on the way. Meanwhile, why don’t you try to get some sleep?Yes, I will. Thanks, John.

W:

M:

W:

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Section C

Directions: This section is to test your ability to comprehend short passages. You will hear a recorded passage. After that you will hear five questions. Both the passage and the questions will be read twice. When you hear a question, you should complete the answer to it with a word or short phrase.

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.

What does each course give to a student?A credit______________

Script

How many courses does the total work for a degree consist of?

Script

11.

Script

How many courses will a student attend during each semester?

13.

12.

.36 courses______________

.Four or five courses___________________________

Script

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Script

How long does a student have to stay in a university normally?

Script

How many semesters are there in a year?

14.

15.

.Four years______________

.Two semesters____________________

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Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course which he attends gives him a credit which he may count towards a degree. In many American universities the total work for a degree consists of 36 courses each one lasting for one semester. A typical course consists of three classes per week for 15 weeks; while attending a university a student will probably attend four or five courses during each semester. Normally a student would expect to take four years attending two semesters each year.

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Vocabulary and Structure1

Section ADirections: In this section, there are five

incomplete sentences. You are required to complete each one by deciding on the most appropriate word or words from the four choices marked A), B), C) and D).

Vocabulary and Structure

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16. I’m sure you’ll enter the college, ?B_____

使用反疑问句时要明确反疑问对象，这里是针对 you, 疑问部分的动词和主语应与疑问对象句中的动词和主语保持一致，正确答案为 B 。

A) aren’t you

B) won’t you

C) will you

D) aren’t I

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Vocabulary and Structure3

17. I remember this used to be a poor village.A

when, where 或 why 引导定语从句，表示时间、地点或原因，相当于用 that 引导的从句， that 也可以省略。这里指时间，正确答案为 A 。

_____

A) when

B) how

C) where

D) what

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18. Lisa is an excellent teacher, we often turn for help.

A) that

B) who

C) from whom

D) to whom

这是一个介词加关系代词构成的定语从句。 turn to sb. for help 意为“向……求助”。正确答案为 D 。

D_____

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19. , the old man is living a happy life.A) Taking good care of

B) Taken good care

C) Having good care of

D) Taken good care of分词作状语时，其逻辑主语就是句子的主语。如果分词表示的动作是句中的主语发出的，用现在分词；如果分词表示的动作是句中的主语所承受的，用过去分词。而 take good care of 是一个固定词组。正确答案为 D 。

D_____

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20. By this time next month, I the task.A) have finished

B) will finish

C) will have finished

D) would have finishedby 意为“到……之前”。以 by 引导的时间状语从句的句子，表示一个动作或状态在将来某一时间之前已经完成，句子一般用将来完成时态。正确答案为 C 。

C_____

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Section B Fill in each blank with the proper

form of the word given in brackets. Directions:

21. They are (view) of prime-time shows.

viewers

他们是黄金档电视节目的观众。__________

22. An educator must first (education) himself.

educate

教育者必须自己先受教育。__________

23. The plan was (view) favorably.viewed__________

这项计划是受到称赞的。

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24. Mr. Hart has (training) his daughter for years.

trained

哈特先生已训练自己女儿多年。

__________

25. He will finish his (study) next year.studies__________

他明年将完成学业。

26. He (earn) a lot of money by working in the evenings.

has earned _______________

他利用晚上工作，已经挣了好多钱。

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27. This is (require) reading.required这是一本必读物。___________

28. We are looking for local (talented). talent

我们正寻找本地人才。_________

29. The clock (show) 20 past 2.showed

钟上显示的时间是两点二十分。__________

30. I (reserve) a room for you at the hotel.have reserved

我已经为你在饭店订了一个房间。___________________

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Directions:

This part is to test your ability to translate English into Chinese. After each sentence numbered from 31 to 34, you will read four choices of suggested translation. You should choose the best translation and write your translation of sentence numbered 35 in the corresponding space.

Translation

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Key

31.

A) 保罗，谁的母亲是一个音乐老师，在校歌咏比赛上得了奖？

B) 保罗在校歌咏比赛上得了奖，他的母亲是一个音乐老师。

C) 保罗的母亲是一个音乐老师并在校歌咏比赛上得了奖。

D) 保罗在校歌咏比赛上得了奖，因为他的母亲是一个音乐老师。

Paulo, whose mother is a music teacher, won a prize in the school singing contest.

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Key

32.

A) 这个城市吸引了许多新建筑。B) 许多新建筑被这个城市所吸引。C) 这个城市吸引人的地方是大量的新建筑物。D) 这个城市的吸引人之处大量的新建筑物是什么？

What is attractive in this city is a lot of new buildings.

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Translation4

Key

33.

A) 今天，有许多国家公园用于保存野生动物。B) 今天，有越来越多的国家公园用于保存野生动物。C) 今天，用于保存野生动物的国家公园越来越多。D) 今天，为保护野生动物建立了越来越多的国家公园。

Nowadays, there are more and more national parks for the conservation of wild animals.

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Key

34. We must study hard, and above all we must believe in ourselves.

A) 我们必须努力学习，所有的人都必须自信。B) 我们必须努力学习，我们要相信自己。C) 我们必须努力学习，我们都要必须相信自己。D) 我们必须努力学习，但更重要的是我们要相信自己。

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On behalf of all the members of my group, I’d like to thank you, Mr. Chairman, for your gracious invitation for us to attend such an enjoyable Christmas party. The celebration of Christmas this year is more meaningful to all of us, because our joint venture has had a remarkable sales growth this year.

Key 我谨代表我们一行的全体人员，感谢董事长盛情邀请我们参加如此令人愉快的圣诞晚会。今年圣诞节对我们所有人来说更有意义，因为今年我们合资企业的销售额有了显著增长。

35.