Part Two Sharpen Your Listening
Dialogue 1
Listen to the dialogue twice, and then f ill in the table with the information you got from it.
Dialogue 2
Listen to the dialogue twice, and then f ill in the blanks with the information you got from it.
A:What about your English Reading Course? Is it interesting?
B:Yes, it’s not only interesting, but 1）____________.
A:Really?
B:Sure.In this course we can learn how to 2）____________ our reading skills.
A:How I wish I could 3）____________ that course.
B:Don’t be sad.You still have a chance next 4）____________ if you sign up early enough.
A:I hope so.Anyway, could you lend me your 5）____________ about this course?
B:Sorry, I left them in my school desk.How about giving them to you tomorrow morning?
A:OK.See you then.
Passage
Listen to a short passage about courses, and then f ill in the blanks with what you’ve heard.
With so many 1） classes available, it can be difficult to 2） what classes would be best for you.A teacher will make sure that you are 3） courses that fulfill all of your graduation requirements.In addition, you should 4） the practical aspects of each course as well, such as the 5） , the time of day, the class size, and the amount of assignments.
New Words and Expressions
*available / ə'veɪIəbI / a.可利用的；可获得的
◆fulfill / fʊI'fɪI / v.完成；实现
*aspect / 'æspekt / n.方面
★assignment / ə'saɪnmənt / n.作业
sit for 参加（考试）
make-up exam 补考
sign up 注册参加（课程）；报名
in addition （to） 此外；除……之外
Video
Watch the video clip, and answer the 5 questions by f illing in the blanks.
1.What does the girl not agree with her teacher?
She doesn’t agree with how the teacher ________ their course.2.What does the girl think will make everyone feel better?
She thinks ________ work makes everyone feel better.
3.What does the girl say of coming to the teacher’s office?
She says that she is coming here to ________the teacher.
4.Why does the girl complain even though she gets an A in class?
Because she has no ________ life.
5.Why does the teacher say they have the common ground?
Because both of them think they are unable to talk on the same ________.
New Words and Expressions
insult/ 'ɪnsʌIt /v.侮辱；辱骂；凌辱
intimidating/ ɪn,timɪ'deɪtɪŋ / a.威胁的；咄咄逼人的
contention/ kən'tenʃən /n.争论；争辩；论点
stupefying/ 'stjuːpɪfaɪŋ /v.（使）茫然；失去知觉
After-class Activity
You’re required to make an oral presentation on the topic How to Choose Selective Courses based on what you’ve learnt so far.Follow the tips below:
● Content:course-choosing system, course requirements, what should be taken into consideration, etc.
● Try to practice the expressions you’ve learnt.
● Make an outline or write a draft first.