21世纪大学实用英语综合教程第二册听力答案及原文(unit3)

Unit 3

Ⅳ. Class Presentation

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 increase 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 sentences to express your determination:—I’ve made up my mind.

—I’m quite decided.

—I’ve made a decision to move to Shanghai.

—It’s my decision to do it right now.

—I’ve decided to find a part time job.

—I’ve set 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 going abroad for further studies.

— Nothing can stop me from achieving my goal.

Pick up the following sentences to express your optimism:

— I have no doubt of my 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 use the language you have just learned in Exercise 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 Japanese as your second 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 at the same time How about other courses Wang Ying: Well, I’m quite decided. I don’t think anybody can keep me from learning Japanese.

Li Ming: I know you’re a fast learner. But your schedule of courses 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 see 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

Li Ming: Well, I’m working hard on it.

Wang Ying: Good.

Directions: Now listen to the conversation again and answer the following questions.

1. What has Wang Ying decided to do

She’s decided to study Japanese as her second 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. Because she has realized the importance of speaking more languages in this rapid changing society.