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S: Yes, please. I’m a new student and I’d like to have some information about the…em…the accommodation for students.
R: Right. The university provides two types of accommodation, halls of residence and self-catering accommodation.
S: How much does it cost for the self-catering accommodation? R: For a single room, thirty-seven pounds eighty-six per week, that’s about five forty-one a day. For a double room, it’s fifty-two seventy-eight per week. This will apply throughout this academic year.
S: I’d like to stay in the self-catering accommodation. How far is that from the residence to the university?
R: It all depends. The residences at 36 Elms Road and 110 Palm Road are about one and a half miles from the university main site and the Freeman’s Common House at William Road are half a mile. S: When do I need to apply?
R: Are you an undergraduate or a postgraduate? S: Undergraduate.
R: Then you should apply for it as soon as possible, since places in university-owned accommodation are limited and if you don’t apply before the end of the month, you are not likely to get a place.
S: Could you possibly tell me what to do, if no vacancy is available? R: Yes, you may consider private accommodation. The university runs an Accommodation Information Office and its staff will help you. S: Where is the office?
R: In the Students’ Union Building. S: Whom can I contact?
R: Mr. Underwood. David Underwood, the manager of the accommodation information office. S: Thank you very much. R: You are welcome.
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Part C Exercise: 1. A busy life
2. Between 6 and 15 hours 3. Reading. remain current 4. revise and update
What College Professors Do
College professors are often believed to lead easy lives of quiet thinking while teaching one or two classes every week. But college professors do much more than go to class. The average professor spends between six and fifteen hours in the classroom weekly. And that same college professor works from sixty to eighty hours a week.
Because they must remain current in their fields, professors spend part of that time reading, reading, reading. That leads to additional hours during which they revise and update their class lecture notes. It takes far longer to prepare notes than to deliver them in class. Professors may spend time conducting experiments, working on college projects, or advising students. They may be writing books, articles, or papers for delivery at conventions.
When not in the classroom or in the office, professors are still working, behind closed doors in committee sessions or at home grading papers and preparing for tomorrow’s classes. To accept this sort of schedule willingly, they must feel strongly about the importance of the college experience.
Unit 4
Part A
Communicative Function
1. Yeah/ By the way/ Who?/ Don't you think so?/ Yes./ Quite well. 2. Like what?/ Yeah/ Hmmm, let me think./ Well./ Come to think of it. Listening Strategy 1. Once a week 2. Twice a week
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3. Every day 4. Every other day 5. Four times a week 6. every weekend Part B Text Exercise 1: 1. c 2.a 3. d Exercise 2:
1. At Carol's house on Saturday
2. He's uncertain whether he can have a good time at the party or not. 3. He is not good at small talk.
4. one should talk about something other people are interested in. 5. by getting them to talk about themselves.
Small Talk Is Easy
A: Mike, guess what? B: What?
A: Carol just invited me to a party at her house on Saturday. B: Carol? You mean the pretty girl in your economics class? A: Yeah.
B: Great! I’m sure you’ll have a super time. A: I’m not so sure.
B: What do you mean, John? I though you really liked Carol. A: I do. But I don't know her friends very well. B: So get to know them.
A: But I’m no good at small talk.
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B: Small talk is easy. You can learn. A: By Friday?
B: sure, I’ll coach you. You just have to remember a few simple sentences. A: I don't know. I have trouble remembering things. Especially when I meet people. I get nervous.
B: Don’t worry, John. You can do it. You just need a few tips. A: But what if I say something stupid?
B: Hey, you’re not giving a speech. You’re just having a conversation. So just talk about something you know they are interested in.
A: That’s the problem. I don’t know what Carol’s friends are interested in. B: Let them tell you. If you let people talk about themselves, they’ll think you’re interesting.
A: You mean something like, “So, tell me what you’re interested in.” B: Well, you don’t have to be that direct. For example, you can talk about the weather.
A: You can’t be serious. The weather’s boring.
B: It’s a good excuse to find out what they like to do. On a rainy day, you say, “What do you do in such terrible weather?” A: What if they just stayed home and read a book?
B: Then ask them about the book. You can ask if it was good. Ask if they liked it and why. Then talk about a book you really liked.
A: So that’s what small talk is about, is it? Well, I’ll give it a try. Thanks for the tips, Mike.
B: You’re welcome. Have a good time at the party. Note:
Small talk means light conversations on unimportant or non-serious subjects such as the weather or TV programs you saw last night, or little compliments on what people are wearing. In a social gathering where a lot of guests are st
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rangers to one another, small talk can be very useful to make them feel at ease. Part C
Exercise: 1. F 2.T 3. F 4.T 5.F
Are you Calling about the Party?
Laura: Hello. This is Laura Davis speaking.
Simon: Oh, hello, Laura. This is Simon here. Simon Williams.
Laura: Oh, Simon. How nice to hear you. Are you calling about the party? You did get the invitation, didn’t you?
Simon: Yes, thanks, I did. That’s just it. I’m afraid. You see, I’m already tied up that evening.
Laura: Oh, really? That is a pity.
Simon: Yes. I’m afraid it’s been planned for ages. You see, some friends of mine are coming to see me. I haven’t seen them for a long time, and you know … well…I managed to get some tickets for the opera, and I promised to take them out to dinner afterwards. I can’t get out of it, unfortunately. I wish I could.
Laura: Oh, what a shame! We are looking forward to seeing you. Still, if you can drop in later with your friends, we’d love to see you.
Simon: Thanks. Well, I’ll certainly try, but I don’t think there’s much chance. Actually I’ve sent you an e-mail to say I can’t come.
Laura: Oh, have you? That’s very kind, thanks. Well, keep in touch, Simon. Simon: I will. Regards to James. And I hope the party goes well. Bye! Laura: Thanks. Bye.
Note: for ages: for a long time
Unit 5
Part A
全汇总整编大学英语听说教学方案计划教育教程MP3第一册规范标准答案和原文
