Unit 3 Schools and Universities原文答案

Unit 3 Schools and Universities

Thinking Ahead

Students are asked to discuss the following questions in groups. The reference answers for the questions are offered below: 1. Do you like your university? Describe your dream university.

Well, I love it. It is awesome! I’ve never had so much fun or learned so much about a topic, or most importantly, learned so much about myself. I’ve met so many great and diverse people and been in situations that I never thought I’d ever be in. I would not trade my years at the university for anything.

My dream university is the one where I can breathe the cool air and chat with my easy-going friends about our common interest freely. The beautiful campus with a lake and extensive parkland greenery is a must. Moreover, I dreamed of joining numerous student clubs and other organizations which demonstrate the breadth of student interests in academic and career areas, social issues, athletics and much more. In my opinion, studying in a university is an experience that goes far beyond lectures, and the academic life should be dynamic and vibrant（生气勃勃的）.

2. How do you make use of the facilities and resources in your university?

My university boasts numerous facilities including library, gym, pub, etc, among which the library and gym are the two which I make full use of. As for me, study is still the priority. The library facility includes traditional reading areas where silence is the rule; there, it is less likely to be distracted by the noise outside. There are also areas designated for group study where you can communicate and interact with your colleagues for group projects. Also, the enormous collections of the books help to broaden my horizon and the library staff provide us with the effective Internet searching strategy, which enables me to study independently.

Moreover, being in good physical health is critical to maintaining good academic standing as well as quality of life. The campus gym offers enormous facility with spaces and programs for students at all levels of physical skill and activity. I go to gym three times a week to get good workout. It helps me to relax and release the stress, and concentrate easily on my academic study. Part I Video Time

In this part, students will have 2 tasks to accomplish. Task 1

In task 1, students will watch a video clip about the University of Oxford, one of the leading universities in the world, and then do the exercises as required. Before watching, students are supposed to read the words, expressions and cultural notes related to the video. Transcript

The University of Oxford

Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, a city that lives and breathes education, a place where you can think rigorously, where you can grow intellectually, an institution that has been educating world changing leaders for over 800 years, and draws together the finest men across the globe. At Oxford, you have all the resources of the Oxford University at your fingertips, some of the finest libraries, academic departments, and research labs in the world.

“Oxford is the pre-eminent research university that, when it does things, it does things at the very very highest level. And serious-research universities are places where the cleverest people on the planet think really hard about the hardest problems on the planet.”

“I would say that the things that strike me the most about Oxford, what I do appreciate about it the most is that it taught me to think again. That the spirit in the air, of learning, of feeling like you are a part of a long legacy of centuries of academic excellence, and being around people also who reaffirm that.”

As a student at the Oxford University, you become a member of an Oxford college, which contains a wealth of history and tradition. There are 39 different colleges in the university; each has its own academic fellowship and individual student community. The colleges have their own dining hall, library, cultural groups and sports teams. Your college will give you opportunity to meet other brilliant students from all areas of academic study, from astrophysicist to archeologist, from scientists to engineers. Oxford is an ancient and beautiful city; at the same time, it is modern and vibrant. Whenever things enclose proximity, you can cycle from pubs to parks and from museums to galleries. Oxford has excellent transport connections, and it is one hour from London and Heathrow Airport.

Key to Exercises

Exercise 1 Watching for Details

Students are asked to watch the video clip and fill in the blanks with the missing information.

1) Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, a city that lives and breathes education, a place where you can think rigorously, where you can grow intellectually, an institution that has been educating world changing leaders for over 800 years, and draws together the finest men across the globe. At Oxford, you have all the resources of Oxford University at your fingertips, some of the finest libraries,

academic departments, and research labs in the world.

2) As a student at the Oxford University, you become a member of an Oxford College, which contains a wealth of history and tradition, the colleges have their own academic fellowship and individual student community. The College has its own dining hall, library, cultural groups and sports teams.

3) Oxford has excellent transportation connections and it is one hour from London and Heathrow Airport. Exercise 2 Essay Writing Task 2

In task 2, students are asked to watch a video clip about the hall of residence in the University of Derby in the UK and then do the exercises as required. Before watching, students are supposed to read the words, expressions and cultural notes related to the video.

Transcript

The Hall of Residence in the University of Derby

Living in halls is a great opportunity to socialize with hundreds of people from all over the country, and quite likely all over the world. At the University of Derby, every first year who wants a place can have a place in halls, you can apply online once you got an unconditional offer, and we guarantee a place to all first years who apply before the 31st August. The university has five city center halls in Derby, and all the halls are a short walk from the university sites. It is really easy to get around city and university buses link all the halls. The buses run regularly, and you are living in halls, you get vouchers for a number of free trips. Alternatively, if you want to bring your car or a bike, all the halls have car parks and bike sheds. Derby is a great city, with something on most nights: fantastic shopping at the New West Field Center, and a friendly and vibrant atmosphere. It is also close to places like the Peak National Park for walking, biking or climbing.

Your room will most likely be one of four or six in a flat, you can choose from a standard room where you share a shower and toilet with your flat mates, and an En-suite room, or a premium en-suite room, with its own mini-fridge and the use of TV lounge for all the people in the flat. If you have specific health or medical issue, we can also provide you with the room specially-adapted for your needs. Each room has Internet access, and connection to the university network. A phone which comes with free internal calls and a TV aerial point. Your booking fee also covers contents insurance for your room.

Hall staff is on hand 24 hours a day, and resident safety is our priority. There is CCTV on all sites and intercom systems in every flat to keep you safe and secure. Our staff has years of experience in dealing with all manner of welfare issues. So you can be sure that you are in safe hands. Living in halls is very good value for money, and compares favorably with private accommodation. Heating, lighting and hot water are all included; once you’ve paid your whole fees, all you have to budget for is food and going out. Cleaners come to your flat once a week, and cover the kitchen, shower, toilet and other shared areas. But your room is down to you. Each hall has a coin-operated laundry, containing large washers and dryers, so there is no excuse to take washing home at the weekends.

Every hall also has its own common room, where you can relax and socialize away from your room. These contain wide-screen TVs and DVD players, pool tables and other entertainment. As well as studying, living in halls is also about community, and having time to socialize. The halls run all sorts of activities, and helps you get to know your neighbors better, and make new friends. There are events, such as pool competitions, barbecues and quizzes; and on the first weekend, a welcome-to- halls party. Your time in hall should be a great experience and one that you will never forget. We are here to support you along the way.

Key to Exercises

Exercise 1 Making a Sound Judgment

Students are asked to watch the short video and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). F 1) Every student who applies for the university can be guaranteed a place in the hall of residence.

T 2) The buses that link the halls are free of charge.

T 3) Specially-adapted rooms are provided to the students with health or medical issue. T 4) Each room in the hall of residence has Internet access to the university network.

F 5) You can relax and enjoy yourself in your room which contains a lot of recreational facilities, such as wide-screen TV and DVD players. Exercise 2 Watching for Details

Students are asked to watch the short video again and choose the best answers to the questions. 1) B 2) C 3) B

Part II Listening Activities

In this part, students will have 3 listening tasks to accomplish. Task 1

In task 1, students will listen to an introduction about Freshers’ Week at university and then do the exercises as required. Before listening, students are supposed to read the words and expressions related to the talk. Transcript

Freshers’ Week

Freshers’ Week at universities can be a nerve-wracking experience.

The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, it can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing.

October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. Universities have something called Freshers’ Week for their newcomers. It’s a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life.

However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join?

Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Don’t rush into anything that you’ll regret for the next three years.

Here are some top tips from past students on how to survive Freshers’ Week:

 Blend in. Make sure you are aware of British social etiquette. Have a few wine

glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.

 Be hospitable. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head

start in making friends.

 Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely you’ll be to meet new

people than if you’re someone who never leaves their room.

 Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you’re in and that sends positive

messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.

So with a bit of clever planning and motivation, Freshers’ Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon you’ll be passing on your wisdom to next year’s new recruits.

(From

http://www.bbc.co.uk/china/learningenglish/onthetown/re/2008/03/080327_oxford_uni.shtml)

Key to Exercises

Exercise 1 Making a Sound Judgment

Students are asked to listen to the task and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

T 1) Although UK has the excellent education system and some top universities, the newcomers still feel confused sometimes. F 2) The newcomers tend to feel very excited and happy in Freshers’ Week.

T 3) It is a great opportunity to make new friends to join many clubs in Freshers’ Week. F 4) Every freshman feels very comfortable in making new friends and joining clubs.

Exercise 2 Listening for Details

Students are asked to listen to the talk again and fill in the blanks with the missing information.

   

Tips on How to Survive Freshers’ Week

Blend in. Make sure you are aware of British etiquette. Have a few wine and snacks handy for your housemates and friends.

Be _hospitable. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends.

Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely you’ll be to meet new people. Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you are in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that you’re friendly.

Task 2

Students will listen to a conversation between a teacher and a student, and then do the exercises as required. Before listening, students are supposed to read the words and expressions related to the dialogue.

Transcript

A Dialogue between a Teacher and a Student

Dr Richardson: Enter, please.

David Simons: Good afternoon, Dr Richardson.

Dr Richardson: Good afternoon. You’re David Simons, is that right?

David Simons: Yes. I’ve an appointment to talk about the course requirements with you. Dr Richardson: Fine. Now why don’t you take a seat over there and I’ll just get some

details from you. First, can I have your home address and your student number? David Simons: That’s 15 Market Avenue, Hornsby and my student number is C97H85. Dr Richardson: OK. Now I see here that you’ve already completed 18 credit points, but

that you haven’t done the Screen Studies course which is normally a prerequisite for this course. Why is that, David?

David Simons: Oh, the course coordinator gave me an exemption because I’ve worked

for a couple of years in the movie and television business and they considered my practical experience fulfilled the same requirements.

Dr Richardson: Fine. Shall we go over the course requirements first, and then you can

bring up any queries or problems you might have. It might be most useful to start with a few dates. The final examination will be in the last week of June, that’s the week of the 23rd. but the final date hasn’t been set. It should be the 25th or the 20th, but you don’t have to worry about that yet. Before that, as you can see in your study guide, there are three essay assignments and some set exercises. I’ll deal with these first. These set exercises are concerned with defining concepts and key terms. They do have fixed answers not in the wording but in the content. To that extent they are quite mechanical, and provide an opportunity for you to do very well as long as your answers are very specific and clear.

David Simons: Yes, I see there are about twenty terms here. How long should the answers be?

Dr Richarson: You shouldn’t exceed 250 words for each term.

David Simons: Right. That looks easy enough. And the third assignment seems fairly

straightforward too. Just a journalistic type review of a recent development in television. It’s not so different from what I’ve done in my work.

Dr Richarson: Yes, it should be fairly easy for you, but don’t exceed 1,000 words on

that one. Essays 1 and 2 are the long ones. The first essay should be about 2,000 words and the second 2,500 to 3,000, and the approach for both should be analytical. In the first one, your focus should be on TV and the audience, and you should primarily consider the theoretical issues, particularly in relation to trying to understand audience studies. In the second, I’ll want you to focus on analyzing television programs.

David Simons: Should I concentrate on one particular type of program for that?

Dr Richarson: Not necessarily. But you must be careful not to overextend yourself here.

A comparison between two programs or even between two channels is fine, or a focus on one type of program, such as a particular series, works well here.

David Simons: So if I wanted to look at television news programs, that would be OK? Dr Richarson: Yes, there would be no problem with that. In fact it’s quite a popular

choice, and most students handle it very well.

David Simons: Good. I’ll probably do that, because it’s the area I want to work in later.

(黄若妤，2008)

Key to Exercises

Exercise 1 Listening for Global Understanding

Students are asked to listen to the conversation and choose the best answers to the questions. 1) D 2) B 3) D

Exercise 2 Listening for Details

Students are asked to listen to the conversation again and draw lines to match the assignments with their descriptions.

Assignment Description set exercise mechanical assignment1 theoretical assignment2 analytical assignment3 journalistic

Additional Listening

In this section, students will listen to a lecture given by a counselor about the campus facilities and then do the exercises as required. Before listening, students are supposed to read the words and expressions related to the lecture.

Transcript

Campus Facilities

Hi, I am your counselor for this year. Today we will visit the facilities available to you on our campus. As students, you should take advantage of everything you have available to you.

How many of you like sports? Well, I hope most of you do, because our school has great sports facilities. We have an indoor gym with state of the art equipment. First I want to tell you about our basketball facilities. There are 2 basketball courts, both are full court

and open for student use. We offer basketball leagues that all students are invited to join, just sign up with a team. Usually there are games on the courts, but during the league time, only the teams are allowed to use the courts. The basketball courts are open 24 hours a day. If you want a job, you can be a referee at the games.

Next, I want to tell you about the tennis facilities. We have 5 tennis courts available for student use. The tennis courts are open everyday 8 am until 10 in the evening. You should call ahead to reserve a court, because they are very popular and can often be booked weeks in advance. There are rackets and balls available for rent at the front desk of the courts.

There is an Olympic size swimming pool that is open for students and the general public. There are also showers and locker rooms available. The swimming pool is open everyday 9 am until 7 in the evening. There are openings for the position of lifeguards, so if you are looking for a job in the sun, this might be good for you.

There are also 2 weight rooms and a gymnastics room. The weight rooms have all the standard equipment available. Please check with the gym to see the open hours, because they vary from time to time. The gymnastics room is usually not open for individual users because there are almost always classes held in the room. However, if you are interested, you may sign up for gymnastics classes. Plus if you like martial arts and boxing, we offer classes for everyone, from beginners to advanced students. Please check the schedule for availability. There is everything available from Chinese Wushu to Brazilian wrestling.

I will talk for a brief moment about our library system. Our campus has 3 libraries available to undergraduate students, one additional graduate library, and one faculty library. The libraries are open daily until midnight, except for during testing periods, when the libraries will be open 24 hours. Please look on a map to see where the libraries are located. All students with a valid ID can check out books, with a maximum of 10 books at a time. Books can be checked out for a 2 weeks period, and then renewed for a one month maximum. After that, there is a 1$ fine per week that the book is overdue. I will repeat that…There is a hefty one dollar fine per week! So it is a good idea to return books on time. If you lose a book, then you will have to repay the library for it, plus a fine. If you damage a book, most likely you will have to repay the value of the book. So please, enjoy the library facilities, but take care of the school’s belongings. The library is also equipped with 200 computers for student use. They are all internet ready and available for use. You must sign up at the library for 1 hour timeslots. You may sign up for up to 3 consecutive slots at a time. No one can use the computers without first signing in at the library.

That is it for now. Thank you for your attention.

(胡敏, 2008)

Exercises

Exercise 1 Listening for Details

Students are asked to listen to the talk and answer the following questions.

1) How many hours are the basketball courts open each day? The basketball counters are open 24 hours a day. 2) What kind of job do the basketball courts offer?

The basketball counts offer the position of referrees at games. 3) How many tennis courts are available for students? There are five tennis courts available for students. 4) What kind of job does the swimming pool offer?

The swimming pool offers the position of lifeguards. 5) What should you do if you are interested in gymnastics? You may sign up for gymnastics classes.

Exercise 2 Listening for Specific Information

Students are asked to listen to the talk again and fill in the blanks with the missing information. number of libraries in total __5______ the time you can keep the book at most _six weeks_ fine per day if the book is overdue ___1$_____ the time you can use the computers at the library at most__3___hours Part III Oral Practice

In this part, students will have 3 tasks to accomplish.

Task 1 Casual Talk

Students are supposed to choose one of the topics to discuss their definition in detail with the help of the words in the following Information Box. They may do it either in pairs or in groups.

My definition of a good… University Teacher Student Roommates 1 2 3 4 Reference Answer

In my opinion, a good university should create a most beautiful academic setting where the historic architecture and the inviting green spaces are integrated together. Students can be able to really breathe in the atmosphere. A good university should be dedicated to helping students think smart as they build their academic, personal and career success. I think the key ingredients of a good education include a capable faculty, and strong academic programs. A good university should balance its educational program and close attention to student needs with a progressive look to the future to meet the needs of changing society. In addition to the beautiful campus and the prestigious academic strength, students should enjoy excellent accommodations that help define the university experience. Moreover, a good university should boast attractive and abundant resources and facilities, which support students to enjoy and experience the high-quality academic program, and colorful social life at the same time.

Additional Information:

Faculty

lecturer 讲师 tutor 助教，导师 assistant professor 助理教授 associate professor 副教授 coordinator 课程协调老师 liaison officer 校联络 departmental head/chairperson 系主任 dean （大学学院）院长 chancellor/university president（大学）校长 headmaster （中小学）校长 school counselor/adviser 指导老师

Degrees diploma 文凭，毕业证书 M.A./Master of Arts 文学硕士学位 degree 学位 M.S./Master of Science 理学硕士学位 Bachelor 学士学位 M.D./Doctor of Medicine 医学博士 Master 硕士学位 Ph.D./Doctor of Philosophy 博士 Doctorate 博士头衔 Postdoctoral 博士后（研究人员） B.A./Bachelor of Arts 文学学士学位 honorary degree 荣誉学位 B.S./Bachelor of Science 理学学士学位 Courses

basic course 基础课 art 艺术 specialized course 专业课 sociology 社会学 compulsory/required course 必修课 linguistic 语言学 optional/selective course 选修课 psychology 心理学 literature 文学 engineering 工程学 philosophy 哲学 architecture 建筑学 history 历史 business 商务

law 法学 accounting 会计学 economics 经济学 banking 银行学 finance 金融学 biochemistry 生物化学

Facilities

division/departments 系 lecture theatre 阶梯教室 campus 校园 administration/admin office 管理/行政办公室 common room 公共休息室 laboratory/lab 实验室 canteen 食堂 student union 学生会 dining hall 食堂 auditorium 会堂，礼堂 cafeteria 自助餐厅 gymnasium/gym 体育馆 accommodation 住宿 playground 操场 parking lot 停车场 locker room 更衣室 shopping mall 购物中心 library 图书馆 teaching building 教学楼 recreation room 娱乐室

Task 2 Group Work

Students are asked to redesign and redecorate the apartment they have just rented.

Teaching Strategy

Step 1

Divide the class into pairs and ask them to share the two-bedroom apartment. Step 2

Ask the students to think of the things they want to put in the apartment and where they’d like to put them Step 3

Let the students begin the discussion and reach an agreement. Step 4

Ask the students to draw the layout of their apartment and present it to the class.

Task 3 Problem Solving

Fresher’s Week at universities can be a nerve-wracking experience. Students are asked to identify the problems they might encounter at university and come up with solutions to them.

Teaching Strategy

Step 1

List the categories of problems that students may encounter at university on the board. Such as, study, financial problem, relations with others, etc. Step 2

Divide the class into groups of four. Assign each group a specific category for discussion. Each group, with the help of the related words and phrases, is required to list in detail the problems relevant to the category given to them and tries hard to offer advice or solutions to these problems. Step 3

Draw the chart on the board. 10-15 minutes later, ask each group to report what they have discussed. Study Finance Relationship Others Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Problem Solution Reference Answer

Far from reflecting on the many new opportunities before me, I was wondering if I will ever feel settled when I first stepped into the college. I was even experiencing doubts about my decision to go to university in the first place. It seems that most new students go through a negative period in which our thoughts may be dominated by feelings of loneliness, anxiety, homesickness or combination of these.

It is important to believe that you are not the only one feeling like this; even those around you appear to be happy and coping well. If you are feeling homesick, phone home and talk it through with your family and friends. However, try not to give up too quickly and rush home at the first available opportunity as this will not help in the long term. It will mean that you are not around at times when other freshers are making a big effort to initiate friendship and may mean you miss important social events. Instead, you might suggest that your friends from home visit you at university. This is particularly important if you are hoping to combine a long-distance relationship with life at university.

Time for Fun

Word Games

1) Who is closer to you, your mom or your dad?

Mom is closer, because dad is farther. ( father 父亲，音似 farther) 2) What clothing is always sad?

Blue jeans. ( blue 蓝色的，伤感的)

3) I have a tree in my hand. What kind of tree is it? It’s a palm. ( palm 棕榈树，手掌) 4) What fruit is never found singly? A pear. ( pear 梨，音似 pair).