Unit 3
Ⅳ. Class Prentation
Listening & Speaking
The Language for Expressing Determination and Optimism
1). Directions: You are going to listen to an instructor talking about expressing
determination and optimism. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks
with the missing words.
Instructor: Are you a determined person? Are you optimistic (乐观的) about what you have decided to do?
Your determination and optimism tend to go hand in hand.
Determination is a driving force. You have to make a decision to do
everything. Nothing can be accomplished without a firm belief. Your
determination usually reflects a certain degree of optimism. Your
optimism will increa your resilience (活力), maintain hope and
improve your chances of a successful or acceptable outcome. In this
way your optimism reinforces (增强) your determination.
Pick up the following ntences to express your determination:
—I’ve made up my mind.
—I’m quite decided.
—I’ve made a decision to move to Shanghai.
to do it right now.
—It’s my decision
—I’ve decided to find a part time job.
—
I’ve t my mind on taking TOEFL.
—I’ve made up my mind not to change my plan.
— I don’t think anybody can keep me from g oing abroad for further studies.
— Nothing can stop me from achieving my goal.
Pick up the following ntences to express your optimism:
— I have no doubt of m y success.
— I’m sure we’ll win.
— We’re bound to (一定会) make a success of the plan.
— I’m confident (that) everything will be fine.
— I’m very optimistic about the results.
— I’ve every confidence in my promotion.
—
Things’ll work out OK.
2. Now come up with a particular subject on which you voice your opinion or attitude, and expect others to ask for clarification about something that might be unclear to them. Try to u the language you have just learned in Exerci 1.
Making a Decision and Expressing Optimism
3.
1)Directions: Before you listen to the first conversation, read the following
words and expressions which may be new to you.
crazy 疯狂的；发疯的
out of the question 不可能的
aptitude 天资，才能
Directions: Listen to the following conversation twice and fill in the blanks with the missing Words.
Li Ming:What did you say? Did you say you would study Japane as your cond foreign language?
Wang Ying: Yeah. Anything wrong?
Li Ming: Are you crazy? That’s out of the question! How can you manage two foreign languages a t the same time? How about other cours?
Wang Ying: Well, I’m quite decided. I don’t think anybody can keep me from learning Japane.
Li Ming: I know you’re a fast learner. But your schedule of cours will get tougher. You need a chance to smell the flowers. I mean you
still need to relax sometimes.
Wang Ying: I know what you mean. But don’t you e this rapid-changing society? I would say the more languages you can speak the more
chances you’ll have in the job market. Right?
Li Ming: I get your point. But….
Wang Ying: Don’t worry. I’m very optimistic about my language aptitude.
Speaking of languages how’s your English learning?
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Li Ming: Well, I’m working hard on it.
Wang Ying: Good.
Directions: Now listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions.种姓
1. What has Wang Ying decided to do?
She’s decided to study Japane as her cond foreign language.
2. What does Li Ming think of her decision?
It’s impossible to manage two foreign languages at the same time.
3. What does he ask her to do?
He asks her not to work so hard.
4. How is Wang Ying’s determination?
It’s so strong that nobody can change her mind.
5. Is she confident about her decision? Why or why not?
Yes. Becau she has realized the importance of speaking more languages in this rapid changing society.
2) Directions: Before you listen to the cond conversation, read the following
words and expressions which may be new to you.
have one’ heart t on sth. 决心做某事
admit 承认
one way or another 无论如何；用某种方法
Directions: Listen to the conversation twice, and then complete the passage according to the conversation you have just heard.
Shelley is blind. But she has t her mind on taking college class. She’s dreamed of going to college ever since she was a little girl. Her blindness has never stopped her from going to college. Shelley says that she will give it a try no matter how hard it is. Nothing can stop her from achieving her goal. Her determination and optimism will certainly help her make a success of her future career.
Directions: Listen to the conversation again, and complete the form as the speaker recounts it. After that, act it out in class.
Michael: Shelley, isn’t it hard for you to take college class?
Shelley: Why? Becau I’m blind? Michael, I’ve had my heart t on getting a college degree ever since I was a little girl. My blindness has never
stopped me from going to college.
Michael: But you surely admit it must be tough.
普通话作文30篇范文Shelley: Sure it is. But I’
ve made a decision to give it a try no matter how hard it is. You know, I’ve always dreamed of going to college on way or
another. Nothing can stop me from achieving my goal.
Michael: I really appreciate your determination.
Shelley: Thanks. I’m sure I’ll make it. I’ve no doubt of my success. I don’t think you’d be any different.
Michael: Of cour not. We’re bound to make a success of our future career.
Shelley: You bet. Nothing is impossible for a determined mind.
Michael: Well said.
4. Directions: Tell your class what you have decided to be upon graduation.
Express optimism about your determination. Try to u the language
you just picked up in Exerci 1 in justifying your determination and
optimism.
Listening Practice
5. Directions: Listen to the following people talking in order to learn new time
expressions.
1. M: I’m not so sure that I want a car. It’s really a problem finding a place to
park-day in and day out.
侯赢
W: That’s for sure.
Q : What does the man mean?
A) Sometimes it is hard to find a place to park.
B) It is always difficult to find a place to park.
C) It is easy for the man to park at the correct time.
D) Never is it a problem for the man to find a place to park.
2. W: Li, you’re late again for class. This is the third time this week.
M: Miss, you must have mistaken me for somebody el. I’m only late for class once in a while.
Q: What does the man mean?
A) This is his first time to be late for class.
B) He’s been late for class only once.
C) He’s late for class sometimes.
D) He’s never late for class.
3. W: Our vacation is just around the corner. Are you doing anything special?
M: Nothing in particular. What are you planning to do?
别扭读音Q: When is the vacation coming?
A) It’ll come eventually.
妈妈的爱与哀愁
B) It’s coming on time.
C) It’s coming soon.
D) It’s already come.
4. W: Stop eating junk food like that. Just imagine what junk food is doing to your
heart and arteries! It will make you sick in the long run.
M: Oh, yeah? Mm…I’ll take your advice.
Q: What does the woman say about junk food?
A) It can sometimes be harmful to the health.
B) It will eventually make the man sick.
C) It will kill the man right away.
D) It is safe for a short time.
5. M: I’ll tell you what. I’ve left that job for good. It was so boring.
W: Oh, have you? Do you think you can stay in your prent job for good?
财务培训内容有哪些Q: What does the woman mean?
A) She’ll take the job for the time being.
B) She accepted the job in time.
C) She’ll never leave the job.
D) She’s left the job forever.
6. Directions: Listen to the following five short dialogues and choo the
appropriate answers.
1. W: Hi, Jack. How’re you doing?
M: Oh, it’s been a long day!
Q: What does the man mean?
A) The daylight hours are long.
B) He has had a nice day.
C) He’s tired. D) He’s sick.
2. M: Would you like to have a piece of cake?
W: No, thanks. I’m on a diet.
Q: What does the woman mean?
A) She wants to lo weight.
B) She does not like cakes.
C) She’s going to drive. D) She’s afraid to diet.
3. M: The deadline for computer registration is tomorrow.
W: But I haven’t decided which cours to take yet.
Q: What are they talking about?
A) Registering for class.
B) Buying a computer.
C) Getting directions. D) Buying books.
4. M: Dr. Smith, could you let me audit your class?
W: Let me e, I’ll have to check the class enrollment list first.
Q: What does the woman mean?
A) She has to ask for permission.
B) She thinks it will be fine.
C) She says it is impossible. D) She doesn’t know yet.
5. W: I don’t think the job has to be done perfectly.
M: Maybe not, but it’s important that you do your best.
Q: What does the man mean?临床医学专业排名
A) One should write down anything important.
B) It’s difficult to write correctly.
C) Nobody can be perfect. D) Do as well as you can.
6. Directions: Listen to the following short story twice. Listen carefully and decide
whether the statements are true (T) or fal (F) according to the
story you have just heard.
software 软件
awkward 棘手的
airliner 大型客机
programmer 程序设计员
dimbark 下飞机
