Topics for discussion (2011秋季)
(完整word版)研究生公共英语口语考试题目及答案
Topics for Discussion1.Does “moving up the economic ladder” mean success? Why or why not? What other things do you thinkcan mean success?No, Many people believe that a large income means success. But in my opinion, that success is more than money, and there are more gauges of success, such as fame, respect, and knowledge.Most people assume that famous people are rich, but that isn’t always true. For example, many scientists are not rich by today’s standards, but they are successful in their fields. Addit ionally, there are many famous statesmen who are not rich. The late premier Zhou En Lai was one. Certainly, no one would say he was not successful.I also believe that being respected by others indicates success. Without the respect, money means little. Fo r example, I once worked in a restaurant. The boss made a very good income, but he wasn’t a nice man. No one ever did work for him willingly. He ordered everyone around, but we didn’t respect him. In contrast, I had an English teacher in high school. He had to take extra jobs to make enough money to support his family. However, we had great respect for him and always listened to what he said. As a result, we were a top class in English. In my opinion, my English teacher was more successful than my boss at the restaurant.Finally, I think one of the most important indicators of success is knowledge. For example, Qian Zhong-Shu, one of the world’s best-known writers, had a broad horizon and profound knowledge. He wrote the best-selling novel A surrounded City, which has been translated into 80 languages and published in almost all parts of the world. In my opinion, he was extremely successful.When we look back in history, there are few people that we remember them because of their rich. Overall, we remember people who did something with their lives. They were influential in their own lives or contributed to society. If history is the ultimate judge of success, then money surely isn’t everything.2.What is your attitude toward the spread of surveillance technology?The surveillance technology is a double-edged sword. On one hand, it can bring us the safety and convenience. For example，in the supermarket, the camera can tak e videos to record the people’s behavior. It ensure the safety of the goods and allows people carrying their own bags to go shopping. And the radioes can be an evidence if some cases occur. On the other hand, the abuse of surveillance technology will be a threat to privacy of people. Just like in the ATM, the thief install a microcamera to record the code of credit card, and stole money. And if there are lots of cameras on the street or in a room, it will make people in fear of security and even cause to a panic.In my opinion, the use of the surveillance technology should be under the control of the country and thelaw. The surveillance of surveillance technology is most important.3.To make the earth a better place to live on, what responsibility should be taken by every one of us?We should live a low-carbon life.The Earth left our so rich energy ,but because of the development of the world industrial economy, the fast increase of population, our living environment is become more and more worse, for example, the resources reduce, water pollution becomes worse.The environment is seriously under threat and it is our responsibility to live a low-carbon lifestyle to protect our planet. Firstly, we should recognize that low-carbon life is not only a kind of life style but also life attitude. Each of us is responsible for the greenhouse gases we emit in our daily actions.Low-carbon life needs everyone’s participation. Secondly, we should develop good habits in our daily lives. For example ,we can ride bicycles instead of driving cars. Also, we should turn off lights when we are not using them. Students should use both sides of the paper in their notebooks. These are just some of the things we can do to live a low-carbon lifestyle.We only have one planet and we must do all act now to save it from further pollution●Reducing the pollution and saving the resources,●Dealing with the rubbish, especially some electronic products like used batteries，mobilephone,computer and so on. There are some harmful metals in them, which will damage to the soil and water.●Another way to reduce the pollution is selecting a green way to travel,in order to decrease the car’snumber on the road and reduce the air pollution.Saving the resources require us to use recyclable things, do not waste energy and papers.4.What might be the benefits and risks of plastic surgeries in modern society? Would you try on any ofthem? Why or why not? [医]double-fold eyelids●The first benenfit of plastic surgeries is to improve someone’s appearance and mental outlook. A goodlook will make someone brave and confident to face the difficulties and challenges. Another benefit is that the surgeries can heal the damage of disfigured people suffering a fire or car accident. The surgeries can help them to recover their appearance, and send them to the normal life.●But all the surgeries have their risks, and having the plastics surgeries doesn’t mean that you canbecome beautiful. Sometimes it will make an unnatural and sick appearance. What’s worse, sometimes the failure of the surgeries cause the complications, leaving a scar in the skin or even leading to death.●In my opinion, ordinary people don’t need the plastic surgeries. The power and beauty are from what webelieve in, not what we look like. The benefit from beauty of appearance will not last forever, only the beauty of soul can be accepted by other people.5.Do you think manners are important in our daily life? Why or why not? Can you give some examples ofgood manners in the modern society?●It’s no doubt that the manners are important. Good manners make someone polite and friendly, and hewill be accepted easily. The good manners can make other people feel comfortable and let people become closer to each other. Sometimes the rude behaviors from others will make you unhappy or even angry. Sometimes the rude means to selfish because the rude people don’t consider to others’ feelings.●There are many examples of good manners. Such as in the subway or bus station, let the passenger getoff first, and offer your seat to the old people; open the door for other people especially women; get someone’s help and give a smile and thanks in return.6.Do you think you can increase happiness by learning some happiness skills? And how?●Yes of course. In my opinion, happiness is just like air, they’re always around us, but usually wedon’t notice them. But if we have learnt some skills,we will find the existense of happines with no doubt .what we need is to discover it.●First , find out the aim of the future. Trying to get it and become closer to it. The way to the successis filled up with happiness.●Secondly , we need friends. The good friends can share you with happiness and sadness, discusswith each other, teach each other, friends can help us to do sth we can’t do by ourselves. It’s important to have friends. When we give our friends a hand, or get some helps from them, the happiness is increased.●At last ,we should realise that happiness don’t only mean some happy memories. sth sad, exciting, orjust normal can increase the happiness. Just like the exam, the preparation before the examination always left a deeper impression than the entertainment after the exam.。
博士研究生英语综合教程第二版
新编研究生英语系列教程博士研究生英语综合教程（第二版/教师用书）北京市研究生英语教学研究会主编陈大明徐汝舟副主编刘宁王焱华许建平编者赵宏凌邹映辉杨凤珍来鲁宁张剑柳君丽曹莉郑辉中国人民大学出版社KEY TO THE EXERCISESUnit One ScienceText 1 Can We Really Understand Matter?I. Vocabulary1. A2. B3. A4. C5. D6. B7. B8. CII. Definition1. A priority2. Momentum3. An implication4. Polarization5. the distance that light travels in a year, about 5.88 trillion miles or 9.46 trillion km.6. a contradictory or absurd statement that expresses a possible truth7. a device that speeds up charged elementary particles or ions to high energiesIII. Mosaic1. The stress: (Omitted)Pronunciation rule: An English word ended with–tion or –sion has its stress on the last syllable but one.2. molecule3. A4. B5. C6. B7. A8. AIV. TranslationA.(Refer to the relevant part of the Chinese translation)B.In September 1995, anti-hydrogen atom—an anti-matter atom—was successfullydeveloped in European Particle Physics Laboratory in Switzerland. After the startling news spread out, scientists in the West who were indulged in the research of anti-matter were greatly excited. While they were attempting to produce and store anti-matter as the energy for spacecraft, they raised a new question: Many of the mysterious nuclear explosions in the recent one hundred years are connected with anti-matter. That is to say, these hard-to-explain explosions are tricks played by anti-mat ter. They are the “destruction”phenomenon caused by the impact between matter and anti-matter.V. GroupingA.Uncertainty:what if, illusory, indescribable, puzzle, speculation, seemingly, in some mysterious wayB.Contrast:more daunting, the hardest of hard sciences, do little to discourage, from afar, close scrutiny, work amazingly wellC. Applications of Quantum mechanics:the momentum of a charging elephant, building improved gyroscopes1. probabilities2. illusory3. discourage4. scrutinyVI. Topics for Discussion and Writing(Omitted)WRITING•STRATEGY•DEFINITIONI. Complete the following definitions with the help of dictionaries.1. To bribe means to influence the behavior or judgment of others (usually in positions ofpower) unfairly or illegally by offering them favors or gifts.2. Gravity is defined as the natural force by which objects are attracted to each other,especially that by which a large mass pulls a smaller one to it.3. The millennium bug refers to the computer glitch that arises from an inability of thesoftware to deal correctly with dates of January 2000 or later.4. Globalization is understood as the development so as to make possible internationalinfluence or operation.II. Write a one-paragraph definition of the following words.1. hypothesisA hypothesis is an idea which is suggested as a possible way of explaining facts,proving an argument, etc. Through experiments, the hypothesis is either accepted as true (possibly with improvements) or cast off.2. scienceScience is defined as the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.3. superstitionSuperstition refers to a belief which is not based on reason or fact but on old ideas about luck, magic, etc. For example, it is a common superstition that black cats are unlucky.4. pessimismPessimism is a tendency to give more attention to the bad side of a situation or to expect the worst possible result. A person with pessimism is a pessimist who thinks that whatever happens is bad.5. individualismIndividualism is the idea that the rights and freedom of the individual are the most important rights in a society. It has a bad sense in that little attention is paid to the rights of the collective or a good one in that independence is emphasized rather than dependence on others.Text 2 Physics Awaits New Options as Standard Model IdlesI. Vocabulary1. C2. A3. B4. A5. C6. D7. D8. BII. Definition1. A refrain2. A spark3. A jingle4. Symmetry5. develops or studies theories or ideas about a particular subject.6. studies the origin and nature of the universe.7. studies the stars and planets using scientific equipment including telescopes.III. Mosaic1. gravity2. anti-/opposite3. D4. B5. A6. A7. B8.AIV. TranslationA.(Refer to the relevant part of the Chinese translation)B.The Standard Model of particle physics is an unfinished poem. Most of the pieces are there,and even unfinished, it is arguably the most brilliant opus in the literature of physics. With great precision, it describes all known matter – all the subatomic particles such as quarks and leptons –as well as the forces by which those particles interact with one another.These forces are electromagnetism, which describes how charged objects feel each other’s influence: the weak force, which explains how particles can change their identities, and the strong force, which describes how quarks stick together to form protons and other composite particles. But as lovely as the Standard Model’s description is, it is in pieces, and some of those pieces – those that describe gravity – are missing. It is a few shards of beauty that hint at something greater, like a few lines of Sappho on a fragment of papyrus. V. GroupingA.Particle physics:supersymmetry, equation, superpartners, stringB.Strangeness:bizarre, beyond the ken ofC.Antonyms:gravity–antigravity1. novelty2. revelatory3. Symmetry4. gravityVII. Topics for Discussion and Writing(Omitted)WRITING • STRATEGY• EXEMPLIFICATION AN D ILLUSTRATION(Omitted)Text 3 Supporting ScienceI. Vocabulary1. D2. C3. A4. C5. C6. A7. B8. A9. C 10. D 11. B 12. AII. Definition1. A portfolio2. A vista3. Cryptography4. Paleontology5. a business or an undertaking that has recently begun operation6. a group of people having common interests7. a person with senior managerial responsibility in a business organizationIII. Rhetoric1. pouring money into2. column3. unbridled4. twilight5. blossomed intoIV. Mosaic1. phenomenon criterion datum medium(because these words originated from Latin and retain their Latin plural form)2. A3. A4. B5. B6. B7. C8. BV. TranslationA.(Refer to the relevant part of the Chinese translation)B. The five scientists who won the 1996 Nobel Prize point out that the present prosperityand development are based on the fruits of basic scientific research and the negligence of basic scientific research will threaten human development of the 21st century.EU countries noticed that one of their weaknesses is “insufficient investment in research and development.” Korea and Singapore do not hesitate to pour money into research and development. The developed countries in the West have used most of the scientific and technological development resources for the research and development of new and high technology. This has become an obvious trend at present. It is evident from the experiences of various countries that new and high technology can create and form new industries, open up and set up new markets. The innovation of traditional industries with new and high technology is a key method to strengthen the competitive competency of an enterprise.VI. Grouping:A.Negligence of basic research:corporate breakups, cut back on research, ignore it, subject to a protracted dissection and review, second-guessing, dropped dramatically, subjected to a scrutiny, skirling our supportB.Significant examples of basic research:computing, biotechnology, the Internet, number theory, complex analysis, coding theory, cryptography, dinosaur paleontology, genetics research)C.Ways to intensify arguments:moved support for science from a “want to have” squarely into the “need to have”column1. resounding2. second-guessing3. downsized4. subjectedVII. Topics for Discussion and Writing(Omitted)WRITING • STRATEGY • COMPARISON, CONTRAST, AND ANALOGY (Omitted)Text 4 Why Must Scientists Become More Ethically Sensitive Than They Used to Be?I. Vocabulary1. B2. B3. A4. C5. B6. D7. D8. A9. D 10. B 11. B 12. DII. Definition1. A constraint2. Algorithm3. A prerequisite4. Ethics5. an important topic or problem for debate or discussion6. a person’s principles or standards of behaviour; one’s judgement of what is important inlife.7. a formal plan put forward for consideration to carry out a projectIII. Rhetoric1. brushed under the carpet2. smell3. hands and brains4. battle front5. module . . . moduleIV. Mosaic1. /z/ /s/ /s/ /z/ /s//s/ /iz/ /z/ /s/ /z//iz/ /z/ /s/ /z/ /z//z/ /s/ /s/ /z/ /z//s/ after voiceless consonants/z/ after voiced consonants/iz/ after a word ended with –es2. B3. D4. A5. D6. A7. CV. TranslationA.(Refer to the relevant part of the Chinese translation)B. Scientists and medical ethicists advocate the prohibition of human cloning as a way toproduce life. They all agree that human cloning exerts severe threats on human dignity.Social critics point out that cloned children will lack personality and noumenon. G. Annas, professor of health laws in Boston university, points out that “human cloning should be banned because it may fundamentally alter the definition of ourselves.”VI. Grouping:A.The change of attitudes towards ethical consideration:occupy media slots and Sunday supplements, latest battle front, can no longer be swept aside, more sensitiveB.Academic science:a worldwide institutional web, peer review, respect for priority of discovery,comprehensive citation of the literature, meritocratic preferment, smuggle ethical considerations from private life, from politics, from religion, from sheer humanitariansympathyC.Industrial science:intimately involved in the business of daily lifeD.Post-academic science:a succession of “projects”, compound moral risks with financial risks, largely the work ofteams of scientists1. individualistic2. energized3. comprehensive4. heterogeneousVII. Topics for Discussion and Writing(Omitted)WRITING • STRATEGY • CAUSE AND EFFECT(Omitted)Text 5 Beauty, Charm, and Strangeness: Science as MetaphorI. Vocabulary1. B2. A3. C4. B5. C6. B7. A8. B9. A 10. CII. Rhetoric1. pitch2. landscape3. unblinking4. yawn5. wringsIII. Mosaic1.physical poetic political scientific optical atomic2. (Omitted)3. B4. B5. A6. C7. DIV. TranslationA.(Refer to the relevant part of the Chinese translation)B. There are only two forms of human spiritual creation: science and poetry. The formergives us convenience; and the latter gives us comfort. In more common words, the former enables us to have food to eat when we are hungry; and the latter makes us aware that eating is something more than eating, and it is very interesting as well. To have science without poetry, atomic bomb will be detonated; to have poetry without science, poets will starve to death.Scientists should not despise poets; and poets should not remain isolated from scientists.If the two fields conflict each other, human beings would be on the way to doom. In fact, the greatest scientists like Newton, Einstein and Mrs. Currie were all endowed with poetic spirit.I assert that in observing the apple falling to the ground, Newton not only discovered thegravity of the earth, he also wrote a beautiful poem.V. GroupingA.Human reason:guilty of hubris, cramped imagination, commonsense logic, an ignorant manB.Differences between art and science:different in their methods and in their ends, a scientific hypothesis can be proven, new combinations of old materials, transform the ordinary into extraordinary, a practical extension into technology, the sense of an endingC.Similarities between art and science:in their origin, quest to reveal the world1. indistinguishable2. transform3. poetic4. extension5. subdueVI. Topics for Discussion and Writing(Omitted)WRITING • STRATEGY • DIVISION AND CLASSIFICATIONI. Organize the following words into groups.People: physician; driver; boxer; mother; teacherSchools: school; college; institute; kindergarten; universityColors: brown; purple; violet; black; yellowPrepositions: along; toward; upon; without; intoVerbs:listen; read; write; hear; lookII. Complete the following lists.1. College students can be classified according to:A.academic achievementB.attitude toward politics, friendship, etc.C.sexD.heightE.place of originF.value of lifeG.major2. Transportation means can be classified according to:A.speedB.sizeeD.fuelfortF.historyG.water, land, or airIII. Write a paragraph of classification on the books which you like to read.(Omitted)Text 6 Is Science Evil?I. Vocabulary1. C2. A3. D4. B5. B6.A7. C8. C9. D 10. AII. Definition1. Canon2. Validity3. A premise4. Disillusionment5. the process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or correctness of something6. a mode of thinking based on guessing rather than on knowledgeIII. Mosaic1. 1) / / illusion dis-=not -ment=noun ending2) / / science pseudo-=false3) / / conscious -ness=noun ending4) / / question -able=adjective ending5) / / extenuate -ation=noun ending6) / / indict -ment=noun ending7) / / rebut -al=noun ending8) / / perpetrate -ion=noun ending9) / / problem -ic=adjective ending10) / / dissolute -ion=noun ending2. Para. 13: Only when scientific criticism is crippled by making particulars absolute can aclosed view of the world pretend to scientific validity –and then it is a falsevalidity.Para.14: Out of dissatisfaction with all the separate bits of knowledge is born the desire to unite all knowledge.Para. 15: Only superficially do the modern and the ancient atomic theories seem to fit into the same theoretical mold.1) Para. 13: Only + adverbial clause of time + inverted orderPara. 14: Prepositional phrase + inverted orderPara. 15: Only + adverb + inverted order2) Inverted order is used to emphasize.3. C4. B5. A6. CIV. TranslationA.(Refer to the relevant part of the Chinese translation)B. At present there exist two conflicting tendencies towards the development of science andtechnology. The opponents of science hold that the development of modern science has not brought blessings to human beings, instead it has brought human beings to the very edge of disaster and peril. On the other hand, the proponents of scientific and technological progress maintains that the crises facing human beings today—such as environmental pollution, ecological unbalance, natural resource exhaustion—are the natural consequences of the development of science, and the solution to which lies in the further development of science. Both of the above tendencies are reasonable in a sense with their respective one-sided view. If we view the development of modern science and technology from the point of view of our times and with dialectic viewpoints, we can find out that the problem facing modern science and technology is not how to understand the progress of modern science and technology, but how to find out the theoretical basis for the further development of science and technology in order to meet the needs of the times.V. GroupingA.Attitudes toward science:expect to be helped by science and only by science, the superstition of science, the hatred of science, the one great landmark on the road to truthB.Characteristics of science:powerful authority, solve all problems, thoroughly universalC.Scientific knowledge:a concrete totality, cannot supply us with the aims of life, cannot lead usD.Contrast between ancient and modern science:progress into the infinite, making particulars absolute, not as an end in itself but as a tool of inquiry1. corruption2. totality3. inquiry4. superstition5. landmarkVI. Topics for Discussion and Writing(Omitted)WRITING • STRATEGY • GENERALIZATION AND SPECIFICATIONWRITING • STRATEGY • COMBINATION OF WRITING STRATEGIES (Omitted)Unit Two EngineeringText 7 Engineers’ Dream of Practical Star FlightI. Vocabulary1. D2. C3. B4. D5. A6. C7.CII. Definition1. Annihilation2. A skeptic3. A cosmic ray4. Anti-matter5. A workshop6. the curved path in space that is followed by an object going around another larger object7. any one of the systems of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, heldtogether by gravitational attractionIII. Mosaic1. 闭音节, 字母u 发/ / 的音，如A, C and D.2. (Omitted)3. (Omitted)4. C5. C6. B7. A8. BIV. TranslationA.(Refer to the relevant part of the Chinese translation)B. Human beings have long been attempting sending unmanned devices, called interstellarprobes, into the outer space to understand the changes of climates, geological structures and the living beings on the stars and planets out there. A probe is usually sent into the orbit of the earth by “riding” a spacecraft or carrier rockets. After its orbital adjustments are made, the rocket engine is ignited and the probe continues its journey to the orbit of the other star or planet. With the rocket engine broken off, the probe immediately spreads its solar-cell sails and antenna, controlling its posture with sensors. When convinced that it is in the orbit of the targeted star, the probe starts its propeller and flies to the preset destination.V. GroupingA.Astronomical phenomena:interstellar medium, a wind of particles, galaxy, reserves of comets, the Kuiper Belt,orbit, Pluto, the Oort Cloud, the bombardment photonB.Space equipment:interstellar probe, gravitational lens, chemical rocket, thruster, reflective sailC.To explore the universe:scoop, bend, sampleD.Challenges and solutions in interstellar flights:carry its own supply of propellant, matter-antimatter, nuclear power1. gravitational2. propulsion3. probed4. interstellarVI. Topics for Discussion and Writing(Omitted)WRITING • RHETORIC • SIMILE AND METAPHORI. Complete the following similes with the words given, using one word once only.1. as drunk as a ___ bear 11. as cool as ___ cucumber______2. as faithful as a ___ dog_____ 12. as white as ____ snow ________3. as greedy as ____Jew_____ 13. as cunning as a ____ fox__________4. as rich as _____ king_____ 14. to fight like a ____ _lion_________5. as naked as a ___ frog_____ 15. to act like a stupid __ ass_________6. as red as a _ _lobster_ 16. to spend money like __ water_______7. as beautiful as a _ butterfly__ 17. to eat like a _ wolf________8. as busy as a ____ bee______ 18. to sleep like a _____ log ______9. as firm as a ____ rock _____ 19. to swim like a ____ fish________10. as rigid as a ___stone____ 20. to tremble like a _____ _ leaf_________II. Explain the following metaphors.1. Creaking doors hang the longest.creaking door: anything or anybody in a bad condition2. I could hardly put up with his acid comment.acid comment: bitter remark.3. Her eyes were blazing as she stormed at me.blazing: filled with angerstormed: shouted; screamed4. She burnt with love, as straw with fire flames.burnt with love: extremely excited with love5. The talk about raising taxes was a red flag to many voters.a red flag: a danger signal (that might stop the support of many voters)6. The charcoal fire glowed and dimmed rhythmically to the strokes of bellows.glowed and dimmed: became bright and gloomy7. The city is a jungle where nobody is safe after the dark.a jungle: a disorderly place8. To me he is power—he is the primitive, the wild wolf, the striking rattlesnake, thestinging centipede.the primitive, the wild wolf, the striking rattlesnake, and the stinging centipede: the most terrifying creatureText 8 Blinded By The LightI. Vocabulary1. A2. C3. A4. C5. D6. A7. BII. Rhetoric1. riveted2. pack3. pours4. creepsIII. Mosaic1. 开音节发字母读音, 如A, B and C.2. (Omitted)3. (Omitted)4. C5. D6. D7. C8. AIV. TranslationA.(Refer to the relevant part of the Chinese translation)B. The energy released from nuclear fusion is much more than that from nuclear fission, andthe radioactivity given out from fusion is only one hundredth of that from fission. The major fuel used for nuclear fusion is hydrogen and its isotopes, deuterium and tritium, among which deuterium could be directly extracted from sea water. The energy of deuterium contained in one liter of sea water is equal to 300 liters of petroleum. In the ocean there are about 35,000 billion tons of deuterium, which could be used for more than one billion years. Compared to the fission energy, the fusion energy on the earth is nearly limitless.V. GroupingA. Nuclear-fusion:the doughnut-shaped hollow, reactor, the Tokamak Fusion reactor, fusion, generate, consumeB. Verbs related to nuclear-fusion reaction:ignite, release, stickC. Excitement and cool-down:not a few tears, The experiment is an important milestone, but fusion power is still along way . . . , But no one knows for sure whether…, Even then it will take decades of engineering before…1. nuclear fusion2. repel3. blastVI. Topics for Discussion and Writing(Omitted)W RITING • R HETORIC • METONYMY AND SYNECDOCHEI. Study the uses of metonymy in the following sentences and then put them into Chinese.1.The election benched him in the district court.他在这次竞选中当上了地区法官。
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Topics for Discussion:1.Why western holidays are becoming more popular in China?Because China is developing day by day,and it becomes more and more international.With the help of the modern technic,we can konw the other country more clearly! At the same time ,our knowledge are enriched and our desires change or further increase! It is easier for us to accept the new things ! In my opinion,first of all,China has joined in WTO for years,Chinese have to learn about Western cultures.The second,the activities of Western holidays are attractive,for example,Hallowin.That's all,thank you! So I think ,for this reason ,the western holidays are becoming more and more popular in ChinaWhat should we do to preserve our traditional festivals?First we should pay more attention to the environment pollution.it`s the first step we should take to protect our cultural relics. secondly we should enforce our awareness of protecting cultural relics,to teach people publicly about how to do this. thirdly to do something useful for the course of protecting cultural relics.2.How do you think about China’s education reform? Any suggestions? China has been carrying out the 8th education reform since 1996. I think this reform is really a big failure. This reform nearly ha s no influence on the students’ school life and sometimes is just like a form not an action. And it doesn’t change the real problem of the present situation of education in China. All in all, I think China’s education reform doesn’t really transform the present education situation. And I truly hope the government can alter the examination-oriented education to quality-oriented education3.First read the passage Ethics Dying among Doctors and then discuss why ethics are disappearing and what should we do to improve our moral standard?4. What should college students do to help protect our environment?We are living a modern and colorful life in the 21st century. However, we humans have done great harm to our environment. What shall we do to protect the environment?First, we must stop cutting trees and take more care of them instead. Second, we can not waste natural resources any more. Because we used to waste so many resources on the earth. We are now short ofthem.Third, we must throw rubbish into the dustbin instead of throwing litter about, or the earth will be full of rubbish.At last, it’s important for us to live in the world without so much noise. So, please make less noise.I believe that we’ll have a better world only if we try our best to protect t he environment. However, it’s better to do than to say . Let’s take acti** together!5. How do you see the craze of worshiping stars from South Korea and Japan in China? Any suggestions?6. What are the strengths and weaknesses of Internet?7. How to have a full and meaningful life?8.Who should look after the family, the wife or the husband? Give your reasons.9. What factors may lead to people’s overwork?10.What you can benefit from sports？11. Is testing the best tool to encourage students to learn?12.Your thought of euthanasia (=mercy killing)13. If you have three days to live what will you do?14. Do you agree that “Money talks”? What are the things that money cannot buy?15. What can we do right now to slow global warming and make a real difference?16.What is your favorite academic subject and why do you like it? Give details and examples to support your answer.17. What would you like to accomplish over the next five years?18.W hy did you choose to attend college?19.D escribe a place you have visited and explain why it was importantto you. Include details and examples to support your explanation. 20.S ome college students choose to take courses in a variety of subjectareas in order to get a broad education. Others choose to focus on a single subject area in order to have a deeper understanding of that area. Which approach to course selection do you think is better for students and why?。
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1.under discussion 正在讨论中
2.group discussion 小组讨论；集体讨论
3.topic for discussion 议题
4.have a discussion 讨论一下，进行讨论
5.general discussion 一般讨论；交流区
6.class discussion 课堂讨论；班级讨论；教室讨论
7.discussion forum 讨论区
8.panel discussion 专题讨论会
9.discussion group 讨论组
10.d iscussion paper 讨论稿；讨论文件
11.r esults and discussion 结果与讨论
12.d iscussion list 讨论表
13.d iscussion method 讨论法
14.d iscussion meeting 讨论会；论证会
15.P anel discussion 小组讨论; 分组讨论; 小组探讨; 专题讨论
16.c lass discussion 课堂讨论 ; 教室讨论; 班级讨论; 全班讨论
17.b usiness discussion 业务洽谈 ; 商务谈判; 商谈
18.L eaderless Group Discussion 无领导小组讨论 ; 无领导小组讨
论法; 无领导的群体讨论; 无领导群体讨论
19.a heated discussion 热烈的讨论; 争论; 一场激烈的讨论;
热闹的探讨。
中学英语教学法-Unit_12 Integrated Skills
12.5 Conclusion
• Simple integration: A receptive language skill serves as a model for a productive language skill.
• Complex integration: a combination of activities involving different skills, linked thematically.
12.3 What are the implications for teaching?
• Integration of the four skills is concerned with realistic communication. This means we are teaching at the discourse level.
The information that the students get from the reading is useful in the oral activity, while the writing activity is based on information from the oral activity.
Conditions for language learning
Essential
Exposure to a rich but comprehensible input of real spoken and
written language in use
Use of the language to do things (i.e. exchange meanings)
中学英语教学法2 Integrated Skills
泛读2_Unit1_Part1
Unit 1 Part I Reading for InformationLike the SunLearning OutcomeBy the end of this unit, students should be able to:⏹summarize the major idea of the text;⏹know some cultural background knowledge about the text;⏹understand difficult phrases and sentences in the text;⏹get to practice reading the passage in phrases;⏹fulfill the exercises following the text;⏹present their own ideas concerning the topics in the Discussion part.Pre-Reading Questions1.Have you ever watched this TV program?2.Do you think it is difficult to tell truth in our real life?Key Points⏹Text-related Information1.R.k.Narayan (1906-2001): one of the well-known and most widely read Indiannovelists writing in English. He lived to the age of 95, writing for more than 50 years, and publishing till he was 87. He wrote 14 novels, five volumes of short stories, a number of travelogues and collections of non-fiction, and English translation of Indian epics, and the memoir My Days.2.The Abstract of the Text“Like the Sun”is a very interesting story about a small social experiment of practicing truth. It reveals the way that human beings handle the truth where human relationships are concerned. Truth, as is proved convincingly through the story, is like the sun. As we cannot look the sun straight in the face, we can hardly give or accept the absolute truth on most occasions.⏹General IdeaText DivisionPart 1 (para1) introduces the topic and the thesis statement.Part 2 (para2-3) is about Sekhar’s two trials of practicing truth.Part 3 (para4-34) a long story of practicing truth.General IdeaPara 1 :( Ss read this paragraph and get the general idea of the paragraph)Truth, Sekhar reflected, is like the sun.He made a day as a special day to have an experiment of giving and taking absolute truth.⏹Language Points1.the essence of human relationships consisted in tempering truth so that it mightnot shock. : basically, to handle human relationships was to make the truth less severe or cruel so that it would not hurt.E.g. The beauty of air travel consists in its speed and ease.For her, happiness consists in watching television and reading magazines.2. This day he set apart as a unique day.: He made this day a special day.E.g.The separation of words into sense groupings is one of the things that sets this dictionary apart.What set her apart from the other candidates for the job was that she had a lot of original ideas.3. But Sekhar cut him short with: “Far from it. He always struck me as mean and selfish.”:But Sekhar interrupted him as being mean and selfish.E.g. The president had to cut short his visit because of the crisis back home.His jokes didn’t strike Jack as being very funny.4. He had shirked this work for weeks.:he had been avoiding this work for weeks.E.g. If you shirk your responsibilities now, the situation will just be much harder to deal with next month.5. I’ve engaged a drummer and a violinist to accompany me-this is the first time I'm doing it full-dress and I want your opinion.: I've hired a drummer and a violinist to accompany me-this is the first time I'm doing it formally and I want you to give me some comments.E.g. Why don’t you engage a carpenter to make you some kitchen units?a full-dress ceremony6. But he never expected his musical inclinations would lead him to this trial…: But he never expected his love of music would cause him to undergo this test.E.g. Ignoring safety procedures led to a tragic accident.The book's main theme is youth and the trials of growing up.7. I’ve spent a fortune on it behind closed doors.:I’ve spent a lot of money on it in private.E.g. The issue was considered so controversial that the government held the discussion behind closed doors.8. “God hasn’t given me a child, but at least let him not deny me the consolation of music,”the headmaster said, sadly, as they walked.:“God hasn’t given me a child, but at least let him allow me the comfort of music,” the headmaster said, sadly, as they walked.E.g.I didn’t know what to say-I just offered a few words of consolation.9. “All right, granted,” the headmaster said generously.:“All right, approved,” the headmaster said kindly.E.g. I wonder if you could grant me a favor.10. All the time the headmaster was singing, Sekhar went on commenting within himself.: Throughout the time he headmaster was singing, Sekhar kept on criticizing it in his heart.E.g. He was just commenting that people were getting married later nowadays.11. His face was bladed with perspiration:His face was covered with small drops of sweat.E.g.After an hour of exercise, your face will be beaded with sweat.12. No judge delivering a sentence felt more gained and helpless: He felt more gained and helpless than any judge who was giving a punishment.E.g. light sentence (轻刑）heavy sentence (重刑）5-year sentence(5年徒刑）suspended sentence(缓刑）non-custodial sentence(无监管服刑）jail/prison sentence(监禁）life sentence 终身监禁13. Sekhar noticed that the headmaster's wife peeped in from the kitchen, with eager curiosity: Sekhar saw that his headmaster's wife looked in secretly from the kitchen in a very curious way.E.g. We peeped at the children through a hole in the fence.14. The drummer and the violinist put away their burdens with an air of relief: The drummer and the violinist removed their musical instruments, looking relieved.E.g. Venice in winter has an air of mystery and sadness.15. Truth, he reflected, required as much strength to give as to receive: He thought that it took as much strength to give the truth as to take it.E.g. Please telephone this number if you require any further information.Success in this job requires working as a team.16. All kinds of worries seemed to be in store for him:All kinds of worries seemed to be waiting for him.E.g. You never know what’s in store for you.17. That meant all night's sitting up！.:That was to say, Sekhar had to stay up all night!E.g. The book was so interesting that I sat up all night reading it.I’ll be late tonight, so don’t sit up for me.18. “Yes, sir,” Sekhar said, feeling that sitting up all night with a hundred test papers was a small price to pay for the luxury of practicing truth.:“Yes, sir,”Sekhar said, feeling it was worthwhile to stay up all night with a hundred test papers for something as costly as being absolutely truthful.E.g.If you don’t take good care of your body now, you’ll pay the price when you're older.She paid the price for her unpopular opinions.Answer Keys for Exercises:Ⅰ. Reading for information1.A2.C3.D4.B5.C6.AII. Translation1. 有一百份卷子要批，而且全是男孩们用潦草的字迹写成，这事他已经拖了好几个星期了。
Topics for Discussion
• 7.Nowadays, more and more migrant workers stream into the cities. What kind of people are they? Some people like them; others hate them. Are you happy to see them in Beijing? Write an essay of no less than 200 words titled“ Migrant workers in my eyes”
• 26. Compare Internet with traditional media and talk about their respective advantages and disadvantages
• 27. Do you agree or disagree with the following phenomenon? Television, newspapers, magazines, and other media pay too much attention to the personal lives of famous people such as public figures and celebrities.
• 15. What are the positive or negative impact of scientific discoveries (such as cell phones, computers and genetic engineering) on our lives.
16. Can you give an example as to how human activities harm the environment? In your opinion, what should people do to improve environmental protection?
topics of discussion
Progressive Hear and SayTopics for Oral PracticeIntroduce / talk about your family member(s) and your feelings for him / her / them. Introduce one of your best friends and talk about his/her appearance/looks; likes/dislikes, hobbies/personalities as well as your friendship.Talk about your own / your friend’s experience of renting an apartment. Describe your boarding/living conditions in your dormitory.Where will you live, in the suburbs or in the big cities when you can afford to buy your own house?Talk about your experience of using the express service / Comment on EMS in China. Talk about the merits / demerits of the fast-growing industry of computer / on-line games.What are your expectations for your future jobs? Talk about the issues you might consider when taking a job.Give a self-introduction on a company telegraphone (telephone-answering machine) to apply for a job opening in response to a want ad.Talk about the advantages/disadvantages of using a credit card.Leave a message on a company telegraphone to arrange a job interview with the HR personnel for a job opening you are applying for.What is your best way of spending a delightful / meaningful weekend / holiday / vacation? Talk about / report your pastimes / leisure-time activities that engage your weekend / holiday / vacation.Why would / wouldn’t you own a car when you can afford the purchase? Make a comment on China’s car industry/business in terms of its relevance to traffic conditions.What (life changes) make(s) you feel stressful? How do you respond to a stressful situation? What are your techniques for managing stress?Talk about your personal hero(s) and tell why you choose him/her/them as your personal hero(s).Tell what you know about Narcissism and Oedipus Complex. Why do/don’t you believe in these two assumptions advanced by Sigmund Frued?Do you think people may have very different reactions / responses to emergent situations during a disaster? Why do people behave so differently in time of great danger / disaster?What are the most common ways that computers are used to help people with their work, study and daily life? Do you think the size of the computer is an important issue when it comes to computer technologies? At the end of the day, how small a computer can you envisage that can still serve people’s various demands? How many ways can we make the data in our computer secure?What are the traditional and advanced media types? Compare these media types in terms of their benefits and drawbacks.Talk about your experience of utilizing any media in your English learning.。
Topics for discussion
Topic 5 Travelling
Sub-topic 1 Which form of transport do you prefer to take?
Train, plane or bus? Why ? Sub-topic 2 Do you enjoy traveling with a group or on your
What are the advantages and disadvantage of online shopping? Sub-topic 3 Do you think the traditional way of shopping is out of fashion? Why?
Topic 4 Interpersonal Relationship
Sub-topic 1 How does culture shape in interpersonal relationship? Sub-topic 2 Has the Internet or modern communication facilities
encouraged in China? Sub-topic ffic conditions in
your city? Why and why not?
Topic 3 Job and career
经贸英语报刊阅读教程课件 Unit 5
• This threatens the entire founding idea of the Internet – the free sharing of information. But ACTA doesn't stop there. It goes beyond the Internet, bearing down on generic drugs and food patents. If passed, ACTA will enforce a global standard for seed patenting, which would wipe out independent, local farmers and make the world completely dependent on the patent owners (read "big corporations") for supplies.
• ACTA is a multinational treaty for the purpose of establishing international standards for intellectual property rights enforcement. The agreement aims to establish an international legal framework for targeting counterfeit goods, generic medicines and copyright infringement on the Internet, and would create a new governing body outside existing forums, such as the World Trade Organization, the World Intellectual Property Organization, and the United Nations.
大学英语视听说2答案
大学英语视听说2答案Unit 1Listening Comprehension1.The oceans cover more than 70% of the earth’s surface.2.The Atlantic Ocean is twice as large as the Arctic Ocean.3.Hardly any sunlight reaches the deep ocean.4.The converter is designed to provide electricity to several countries.5.The function of the moored buoy is to monitor the temperature of the ocean.Speaking1.A: What is your favorite hobby? B: My favorite hobby is playing soccer.I enjoy playing with my friends on weekends.2.A: Do you like watching movies? B: Yes, I love watching movies. My favorite genre is action movies.3.A: Have you ever been to a foreign country? B: Yes, I have been to the United States. I went there for a vacation last year.4.A: What do you do to relax after work or study? B: I like reading books or listening to music to relax after a long day of work.5.A: Would you like to travel to outer space if given the opportunity? B: No, I don’t think I would like to travel to outer space. I am afraid of heights. TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION1.Describe an interesting ocean creature that you have learned about.2.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living near the ocean.3.Share your experience of a memorable trip to a beach or coastal area.4.Do you think it’s important to learn how to swim? Why or why not?5.Discuss the impact of climate change on the ocean ecosystem.Unit 2Listening Comprehension1.The lecture is about the process of photosynthesis in plants.2.Chlorophyll is responsible for capturing sunlight during photosynthesis.3.Oxygen is released during the process of photosynthesis.4.Water and carbon dioxide are essential for photosynthesis to occur.5.Photosynthesis is the primary source of energy for all living things. Speaking1.A: What is your favorite way to spend a sunny day? B: My favorite way to spend a sunny day is going for a hike in the mountains.2.A: Do you think it’s important to conserve energy? B: Yes, I believe it’s important to conserve energy to protect the environment.3.A: How do you reduce water consumption at home? B: I reduce water consumption by taking shorter showers and fixing any leaks.4.A: What are some ways to reduce carbon emissions? B: Some ways to reduce carbon emissions include using public transportation and using energy-efficient appliances.5.A: Have you ever participated in a volunteer activity related to environmental conservation? B: Yes, I have participated in beach clean-up events to help protect the ocean.TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION1.Discuss the importance of plants in the environment.2.Share your experience of visiting a botanical garden.3.What are some ways individuals can contribute to reducing air pollution?4.Discuss the impact of deforestation on climate change.5.How can individuals promote sustainable development in their communities?Unit 3Listening Comprehension1.The lecture is about the history of English as a global language.2.English is spoken as a first language by over 360 million people.3.The spread of English started with the colonization of British territories.4.English is the most widely taught second language worldwide.5.English is the official language of many international organizations. Speaking1.A: How did you learn English? B: I learned English in school and also through watching English movies and TV shows.2.A: Do you think English will continue to be a dominant language in the future? B: Yes, I believe English will continue to be a dominant language due to globalization.3.A: Have you ever traveled to an English-speaking country? B: Yes, I have traveled to the United Kingdom and Canada, both of which are English-speaking countries.4.A: What are some advantages of being fluent in English? B: Some advantages of being fluent in English include better job opportunities and the ability to communicate with people from different cultures.5.A: Have you ever had difficulties communicating in English? How did you overcome them? B: Yes, I have had difficulties communicating in English, especially when I first started learning. I overcame them by practicing speaking with native English speakers.TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION1.Discuss the influence of English on other languages.2.Share your experience of living or studying in an English-speaking country.3.How can technology be used to enhance English language learning?4.Discuss the importance of English proficiency in the global job market.5.How can English be used as a tool for cultural exchange?。
21世纪大学实用英语综合教程(第二册第1单元)
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Misunderstandings among English -speaking people are common, but they occur _______________ more frequently among non-native English __________________________ speakers . ________
Common continent embarrass flight immediately misunderstanding passenger search serious similar traffic wonder 1. About seventy of the train’s 500 __________ passengers were injured in the accident. 2. When mother saw my face, she knew __________ immediately that something was wrong. _____ , but they are opposite in meaning. 3. These two Chinese words look quite similar wonder what she looks like now. 4. I haven’t seen Mary in years. I ______ 5. Asia is the largest ________ continent in both size and population. 6. On streets and highways, a red _____ traffic light tells drivers to stop and a green light tells them to go.
2008英语专业基础(文学)
学科专业：英语语言文学考试科目：英语专业基础考试时间：2008年1月20日下午说明：所有试题答案均需写在答题纸上，写在本试卷上的一律无效。
第一部分：英国文学Part One (30 points)I. Choose one of the four alternatives which you think right. Write the letter that stands for your choice inthe Answer Sheet. (10 points)1. Jude the Obscure, The Mayor of Casterbridge and Tess of the D’Urbervilles are all __________.A. Romances and FantasiesB. Novels of Social SatireC. Picaresque novelsD. Novels of Characters and Environment2. __________ invented sonnet sequence.A. ShakespeareB. SidneyC. SpencerD. Marlowe3. “The poet of the peasants” is a title given to one of the following poets – __________.A. BlakeB. GrayC. LarkinD. Burns4. Wordsworth, Coleridge and Southey have the following in common except __________.A. they all wrote poems.B. they all belong to the first generation of RomanticismC. they all began as conservatives and ended as radicalsD. they all lived for a time in close association with the Lake District5. __________ are all the writers who were born in Ireland.A. Sheridan, Swift, Joyce, Wilde and ShawB. Swift, Yeats, Shaw, Wilde and T. S. EliotC. Sterne, Joyce, Lawrence, Hardy and SheridanD. Swift, Woolf, Joyce, Sterne and Shaw6. University Wits include all the following playwrights except __________.A. MarloweB. LylyC. ShakespeareD. Green7. David Copperfield, Sons and Lovers and The Mill on the Floss have something in common in that they areall __________.A. novels of psychological realismB. novels of critical realismC. novels of social satireD. autobiographical8. The person who greatly influenced Lawrence’s life and writing is __________.A. his motherB. his wifeC. his fatherD. his German teacher9. The Rape of the Lock and The Dunciad are two famous works by __________.A. Philip SydneyB. John DrydenC. Alexander PopeD. Christopher Marlowe10. Robin Hood is similar to King Arthur in that __________.A. both of them are Welsh menB. both of them are legendary figuresC. both of them are historical figuresD. both of them are half historical and half legendaryII. Define the terms. Write your answers in the Answer Sheet. (10 points)1. Sentimentalism2. The Movement PoetsIII. Answer the question briefly. Write your answer in the Answer Sheet. (10 points)What are the features of Hardy’s novels?Part Two (30 points)I. Term explanation. Choose to explain one of the following terms. (5 points)1. Irony2. Dramatic monologueII. Reading comprehension. Read the quoted parts and answer the quotations in English. (10 points)1. “So let us melt, and make no noise,No tear-floods, nor sigh-tempests move,‘Twere prophanation of our joysTo tell the laity our love.A. From which poem is the stanza taken and who is the author of it?B. What does “laity” refer to?2. “At length, in 1812, Mr. Williams made his debut on the stage of Ratcliffe Highway, and executed thoseunparalleled murders which have procured for him such a brilliant and undying reputation. On which murders, by the way, I must observe, that in one respect they have had an ill effect, by making the connoisseur in murder very fastidious in his taste, and dissatisfied by anything that has been since done in that line. All other murders look pale by the deep crimson of his; …… ‘There has been absolutely nothing doing since his time, or nothing that’s worth speaking of.”A. From which work is the paragraph taken and who is the author of the work?B. What is the meaning of the underlined part?III. Quotations and answers. (10 points)1. What does “fog” symbolize in Dickens’s Bleak House?2. What targets does Swift attack in his “A Modest Proposal”?IV. Topics for discussion. (5 points)Write about 150 words on one of the following topics in English.1. Summarize the story of Great Expectations and comment on the theme of the novel.2. Summarize the story of Sense and Sensibility and comment on the theme of the novel.第二部分：美国文学I. Decide whether each of the statements is true or false. (10 points)1. Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms becomes a symbol for an age in that it paints the image of the LostGeneration.2. O’Neill’s fame has remained enduring and one of the reasons for that is that he never stopped to improvehis art in step with the spirit of the times.3. Black Mountain poets got their name because they were teachers in Black Mountain College.4. Edward Taylor was a meditative poet whose poetry, by today’s standard, might be the best in colonialpoetry.5. The essence of T. S. Eliot’s thought lies in the inter-reaction between the past, the present and the future.6. Sandburg was fascinated with “psychological enigmas,” the product of modern life.7. Stevens’ poem “Anecdote of the Jar” discusses the relationship between art and reality.8. The greatest cultural influence over Pound might come from ancient China.9. Maggie: A Girl of the Street is called the first full-bodied naturalistic American novel and “a consciouslynaturalistic manifesto.”10. Poe is a writer whose influence on Chinese literature is insignificant.II. Explain the following terms in your own words. (10 points)1. Harlem Renaissance2. Black HumorIII. Answer the following questions briefly. (10 points)1. Comment on Asian American literature and its development.2. Talk about Hawthorne’s influence on American literature.IV. Read the following passage and do as required. (10 points)And as I (1) sat there brooding on the old unknown world, I thought of Gatsby’s wonder (2) when he first picked out the green light at the end of Dais y’s dock. (3) He had come a long way to this blue lawn, and his dream must have seemed so close that he could hardly fail to grasp it. He did not know that it was already behind him, somewhere back in that vast obscurity beyond the city, where the dark fields of the republic rolled on under the night.Gatsby believed in the green light (4), the orgiastic future that year by year recedes before us. (5) It eluded usthen, but there’s no matter – tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms farther…1. Explain the numbered parts in simple English.（注：原编号如此，未经任何改动——icywarmtea）2. Comment on the author’s choice of narrator.第三部分：英语国家概况I. Answer the following questions and write your answers in the answer sheet provided. (20 points)1. What are the contributions of the Norman Conquest? (3 points)2. What is the significance of the American Civil War? (3 points)3. Describe the characteristics of the British economy. (4 points)4. Name three most influential newspapers in the United States of America. (3 points)5. How do you understand “The members of the stronger party in the House of Commons are reallaw-makers.” (3 points)6. What are the geographical features of the United States of America? (4 points)第四部分：翻译I. Translate the following paragraph from English into Chinese. (15 points)It seems that as if a great deal were attainable in a world where there are so many marriages and decisive battles, and where we all, at certain hours of the day, and with great gusto and dispatch, stow a portion of victuals finally and irretrievably into the bag which contains us. And it would seem also, on a hasty view, that the attainment of as much as possible was the one goal of man’s contentious life. And yet, as regards the spirit, this is but a semblance. We live in an ascending scale where we live happily, one thing leading to another in an endless series. There is always a new horizon for onward-looking men, and although we dwell on a small planet, immersed in petty business and not enduring beyond a brief period of years, we are so constituted that our hopes are inaccessible, like stars, and the term of hoping is prolonged until the term of life.II. Translate the following paragraph from Chinese into English. (15 points)白蛇传本事白蛇乃天上之精灵，因思凡下山，变成美女白素贞，与伺女小青（青蛇化身）居于杭州。
Unit-8朗文英语听说教程(共7张)
authority in a situation • Women: • Trying to establish and support intimacy, or
relationships with others.
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2.topics for discussion
• Men: tended to discuss money or business. • Women: related to relationships, such as the
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persuading, and justifying decisions. • tend to be better listeners than men • better skills in sending and understanding nonverbal messages. • less likely to signal dominance
home, clothes, and so on.
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3.collaborative or competitive distinction
• Men: • more aggressive and argumentative than women • use more expletives—strong language • get their point across. • typical male body language—wide gestures, sitting with knees apart,
中央电大开放教育英语专业讨论参考题Word版
中央电大开放教育英语专业讨论参考题2006春英语（本）（7人）《高级日常英语》（English in Daily Life）Topics for Special Discussion:1. Talk about family relationship.2. Discuss the problems of the old.Topics for Group Discussion:1. Talk about family members’ appearance and character.2. Talk about preference.3. Talk about your childhood.4.Talk about your hopes/ future.《高级休闲英语》Topics for special discussion:1．Talk about how to comment on quality and style of goods. 2．Discuss how to express hopes and wishes.Topics for group discussion:1．Talk about how to express likes and dislikes.2．Talk about how to describe furniture arrangement. 3．Discuss how to describe places and types of holiday4. Talk about how to describe a game seen and tell results. 2005秋英语（本）（24人）《高级职业英语》（English at Work）Topics for Special Discussion:1. Describing lesson procedure.2. Describing working problems and ideal jobs.Topics for Group Discussion:1. Describing and inquiring about jobs.2. Describing food cooking processes and food nutritional value.3. Describing some knowledge about healthcare.4.Describing business development of a company.《高级时事英语》（English in Current Affairs）Topics for Special Discussion:1. Describing major sources of news in English.2. Describing education problems and expressing your concern for education. Topics for Group Discussion:1. Describing cultural differences and similarities.2. Describing trends, patterns and tendencies of development.3. Describing environment problems and offering some solutions.1.Describing social problems.4. Talk about how to describe a game seen and tell results.2004春英语（本）（7人）语言与语言学（Language and Linguistics）Topics for special discussion:1. To discuss the general processes of speech and written communication.(P.45,Unit 2)2.To discuss how sounds are produced.(P.45,Unit 2)Topics for group discussion:1.To discuss the differences among the five writing systems.(P.73,Unit 2)2.To discuss the two fundamental relations in language structure.(P.81, Unit 3)3.To discuss the abstraction as an intrinsic feature of language. (P121, Unit 4)4.To discuss the analysis of some common speech acts. (P.161, Unit 5).英语教学法（上）English Language Teaching Methodology(1)Topics for special discussion:1.To discuss the basic principles of communicative language teaching.(P.41)2.To discuss the major reading strategies.(P.105)Topics for group discussion:1.To discuss how to teach reading in three stages.(P.100)2.To discuss the major listening skills.(P.156)3.To discuss how to design effective listening tasks. (P.156)4.To discuss how to design speaking activities.(P.208)英语教学法(下) English Language Teaching Methodology（2）Topics for special discussion:1.To discuss the features of a good writing in English.(P.2)2.To discuss how to design guided writing tasks. (P.2)Topics for group discussion:1.To discuss the purpose and role of grammar in learning and teaching a foreignlanguage.(P.55)2.To discuss the difference between deductive and inductive grammar teaching andlearning.(P.55)3.To discuss how to design a lesson plan according to given criteria.(P.163)4.To discuss different aspects of classroom management.(P.217)美英报刊文章阅读（A Quality Selection of Articles from American &British Newspapers &Periodicals）Topics for special discussion:1.What’s the advantage of remote learning?(P.38)2.What are the factors you should consider before you choose a distant-educationschool? (P.38)Topics for group discussion:1.To discuss the reasons for Asian-American children’s success at school. (P.70)2.Why can’t American parents spend as much time as Asian parents do with theirkids? (P.70)3.What has kicked India’s pace up as a gear? (P.296)4.What problems or obstacles are still remaining that may hinder India’s furtherdevelopment. (P.296)2004秋英语（本）（8人）<变化中的英语>Topics for special discussion:1.To talk about what is meant by standard English.2.To talk about social varieties of English.Topics for group discussion:1.To talk about the importance of faxed English for international business.2.To talk about the uses of English in information era.3.To discuss how users of English as a second language can use knowledgeabout English.4.To discuss English language teaching in a shrinking world.<文学阅读与欣赏>Topics for special discussion:1.To discuss the differences between literary English & non-literaryEnglish.2.To discuss how to develop ideas by way of comparison and contrast. Topics for group discussion:1.To talk about different ways of presenting a character in fiction.2.To talk about the functions of settings in relation to action, andcharacter.3.To talk about the importance of conflict in plot structure.4.To talk about the skills of reading English literature.<英语国家社会与文化入门(下)>Topics for special discussion:1.In what way did Puritanism influence American culture？2.Why did Mark Twain win so many readers both at home and abroad？Topics for group discussion:1.How did American education begin to develop?2.Why is crime “the number one enemy” in the United States?3.Why Canada is regularly rated as having the best standard of living inthe world?4.What is so unique about Canadian-American relations?英语教学法（上）English Language Teaching Methodology(1)Topics for special discussion:1.To discuss the basic principles of communicative language teaching.(P.41)2.To discuss the major reading strategies.(P.105)Topics for group discussion:1.To discuss how to teach reading in three stages.(P.100)2.To discuss the major listening skills.(P.156)3.To discuss how to design effective listening tasks. (P.156)4.To discuss how to design speaking activities.(P.208)英语教学法(下) English Language Teaching Methodology（2）Topics for special discussion:1.To discuss the features of a good writing in English.(P.2)2.To discuss how to design guided writing tasks. (P.2)Topics for group discussion:1.To discuss the purpose and role of grammar in learning and teaching a foreignlanguage.(P.55)2.To discuss the difference between deductive and inductive grammar teaching andlearning.(P.55)3.To discuss how to design a lesson plan according to given criteria.(P.163)4.To discuss different aspects of classroom management.(P.217)美英报刊文章阅读（A Quality Selection of Articles from American &British Newspapers &Periodicals）Topics for special discussion:1.What’s the advantage of remote learning?(P.38)2.What are the factors you should consider before you choose a distant-educationschool? (P.38)Topics for group discussion:2.To discuss the reasons for Asian-American children’s success at school. (P.70)3.Why can’t American parents spend as much time as Asian parents do with theirkids? (P.70)4.What has kicked India’s pace up as a gear? (P.296)5.What problems or obstacles are still remaining that may hinder India’s furtherdevelopment. (P.296)2005春英语（本）（5人）《跨文化交际》(Cross-cultural Communication)Topics for special discussion:1.How to avoid or lessen misunderstanding in cross-cultural communication.2.Discuss different exception’s towards different roles between males andfemales, parents and children, and among friends in different culture. Topics for group discussion:1.Talk about conditions of effective speaker and listener incommunication.2.Talk about different cultural attitude to life.3.How to communicate with body language.4.How to be more adaptable in our global village.《高级英语写作》(English for Studying)Topics for special discussion:1.How to narrate incidents and events.2.Discuss the techniques of expository writing.Topics for group discussion:1.Talk about the features of good writing.2.Discuss useful structures in formal letter writing.3.Talk about the structure of a lecture.4.Talk about how to produce an essay.《英语国家社会与文化入门（上）》Topics for special discussion:1.Talk about the characteristics of the early writing in Englishliterature.2.How does the British education system reflect social class?Topics for group discussion:1.What is the Open University in Britain? What do you think of this system?2.What effects did European colonization have on Australian Aboriginalpeople and their culture?3.Discuss the Australian education system.4.Discuss the characteristics of New Zealand’s educational system.英语教学法（上）English Language Teaching Methodology(1)Topics for Special Discussion:1.To discuss the basic principles of communicative language teaching.(P.41)2.To discuss the major reading strategies.(P.105)Topics for Group Discussion:1. To discuss how to teach reading in three stages.(P.100)2. To discuss the major listening skills.(P.156)3.To discuss how to design effective listening tasks. (P.156)4.To discuss how to design speaking activities.(P.208)英语教学法(下) English Language Teaching Methodology（2）Topics for Special Discussion:1.To discuss the features of a good writing in English.(P.2)2.To discuss how to design guided writing tasks. (P.2)Topics for Group Discussion:1.To discuss the purpose and role of grammar in learning and teaching a foreignlanguage.(P.55)2.To discuss the difference between deductive and inductive grammar teaching andlearning.(P.55)3.To discuss how to design a lesson plan according to given criteria.(P.163)4.To discuss different aspects of classroom management.(P.217)。
实用旅游英语教程(第二版)练习答案和翻译
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秋季英语教研活动美篇
秋季英语教研活动Title: Autumn English Teaching Research ActivityObjective: This autumn, the English teaching research activity aims to provide valuable insights and exchange of knowledge among English teachers, enabling them to enhance their teaching strategies and deliver effective English language instruction to students.Date: [Specify the date(s) of the activity]Time: [Specify the duration of the activity]Venue: [Specify the location(s) of the activity]Schedule:1. Opening Session:- Welcome and introduction of participants- Overview of the objectives and significance of the research activity2. Keynote Speech:- Inviting a renowned expert in English language teaching to deliver akeynote speech on the latest trends and methodologies in English education3. Workshop Sessions:- Dividing participants into groups based on their interests and teaching levels- Conducting workshops on specific topics such as:- Integrating technology in English instruction- Enhancing speaking and listening skills- Creative writing activities- Effective assessment methods- Classroom management techniques4. Research Paper Presentations:- Inviting participants to submit their research papers prior to the activity - Selecting a few papers for presentation during the activity- Q&A and discussions on the presented research papers5. Panel Discussion:- Organizing a panel discussion with experienced English teachers and experts in the field- Topics for discussion can include current challenges in English teaching, innovative teaching methods, and strategies to promote studentengagement6. Collaborative Networking:- Facilitating networking opportunities for participants to connect and share teaching experiences- Creating a platform for participants to establish ongoing collaborative partnerships for future research activities7. Closing Ceremony:- Recap of the insights gained and knowledge acquired during the activity - Presentation of certificates of participationNote: This is a general outline for an autumn English teaching research activity. It is recommended to adapt and tailor the content based on the specific needs and goals of the participants and the organization hosting the activity.。
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Topic 4 Job and career
Sub-topic 1 Why do you choose to pursue your master’s degree? Sub-topic 2 What do you think of job satisfaction? Sub-topic 3 How to become a well-rounded/all-round employee in the future? Sub-topic 4 Do you think that female students should continue to pursue their doctorate degree? Why?
Topic 5 Interpersonal Relationship
Sub-topic 1 How does culture shape in interpersonal relationship? Sub-topic 2 Has the Internet or modern communication facilities brought people closer? Sub-topic 3 Besides successful accomplishment in academic work, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate, especially in English, are critical assets to a successful scholar. Use your own experiences or stories to support the statement.
Topic 2 Health Sub-topic 1 What important factors contribute to health? Why? Sub-topic 2 Which is more important, mental health or physical health? Why? How to keep mental health or physical health? Sub-topic 3 What is the biggest threat to people’s health in modern society? Why? How to cope with it?
Topic 9 Housing and dwelling
Sub-topic 1 Do you prefer to rent a house or buy a house to live? Why? Sub-topic 2 What do you think of housing price at present in China? Sub-topic 3 Do you want to live with your parents if you cannot afford to buy a house when you graduate?
Topics for discussion
Instructor: Xu Zhihua
Topic 1 Cyberspace
Sub-topic 1 What are the benefits of cyberspace? Can you give other expressions equivalent to ‘cyberspace’? Sub-topic 2 Internet bring people closer or distant? Why? Sub-topic 3 What problems may cyberspace bring about?
Topic 8 Man and 来自atureSub-topic 1: What’s the biggest threat to human beings? Sub-topic 2: What has man do to nature? What’s the result? Sub-topic 3: What do you think of the relationship between man and nature?
Topic 3 Traffic and Transportation
Sub-topic 1 What are the reasons that cause more and more traffic accidents in China today? Sub-topic 2 How to avoid traffic accidents? Sub-topic 3 Should the purchase of private cars be encouraged in China? Sub-topic 4 Are you satisfied with the traffic conditions in your city? Why and why not?
Topic 10 Past and future
Sub-topic 1 What is the most unforgettable thing happened in your life in the past? Sub-topic 2 What are your prospects about a certain aspect in your life after graduation? Sub-topic 3 What’s your pursuit of life?
Topic 7 Love and Marriage
1. Do you know speed dating and flash marriage? What are your opinions on them? 2. What characteristics are so important in the opposite sex that may attract you? 3. Why do some people tend to keep single? Why does marriage matter and how to make it last?
Topic 6 Travelling
Sub-topic 1 Which form of transport do you prefer to take? Train, plane or bus? Why ? Sub-topic two Do you enjoy traveling with a group or on your own? Why? Sub-topic 3 What are the benefits of traveling?