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.
Lecture Information
Dialogue 2
Listen to the dialogue twice, and then f ill in the blanks with the information you got from it.
A:Hi.Jin Yan.Do you 1）______________ this evening?
B:Not yet.What’s up?
A:I’ve got a wonderful movie.2）______________ join me in watching it?
B:Sounds a good idea, but I have to finish my assignment tonight.
A:What about this Saturday evening?
B:3）______________, but I’ve got a part-time job to do on that evening.
A:Oh come on! 4）______________ is also very important.
B:I know.But I need the money to 5）______________ my education.
A:But just remember:All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.
B:Thanks for your advice.
Passage
Listen to a short passage about extracurricular activities, and then f ill in the blanks with what you’ve heard.
Activities which take place 1） are considered to be extracurricular activities.Students play football, 2） an instrument（乐器）or even go to after-school classes 3） their extracurricular activities.These activities within the school can 4） the school, teachers or other members appointed by the school.These activities are normally run after school hours but they can also take place 5） .
Video
Watch the video clip, and answer the 5 questions by f illing in the blanks.
1.What is ringing in the lecture hall?
______________ is ringing in the lecture hall.
2.What is of the essence for those wishing to audition?
Those wishing to audition must understand that ______________ is of the essence.
3.When will be final callbacks?
The final callbacks will be ______________.
4.What is Kelsi Nielson?
Our ______________, Kelsi Nielson, will accompany you and be available for rehearsals prior to callbacks.
5.What is the boy wearing?
That’s a wonderful ______________ you’re wearing.
New Words and Expressions
audition / ɔː'dɪʃən / n.试镜；试音
essence / 'esns / n.本质；精华
composer / kɒm'pəʊzə / n.作曲家
accompany / ə'kʌmpənɪ / v.陪伴；陪同
rehearsal / rɪ'həːsəI / n.练；排演；彩排
prior to 在……之前
sneeze / sniːz / v.打喷嚏
pluck / pIʌk / n.勇气；精神
pursue / pə'sjʊ / v.继续；追求
note / nəʊt / n.音符
access /'ækses/ v.使用；接近；获取
bravo / 'brɑːvəʊ / n./int.（喝彩声、叫好声）好哇！干得好！好极了
musicale /,mjuːzɪ'kæI/ n.音乐剧；音乐会
After-class Activity
You’re required to make an oral presentation on the topic How to Celebrate Your Birthday Party based on what you’ve learnt so far.Follow the tips below.
● Content:design, invite and celebrate.
● Try to practice the expressions you’ve learnt.
● Make an outline or write a draft first.