专门用途英语课程系列:大学学术英语视听说教程上(2020年整理).pptx
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专门用途英语课程系列大学学术英语视听说教程上公司内部档案编码:[OPPTR-OPPT28-OPPTL98-OPPNN08]专门用途英语课程系列:大学学术英语视听说教程上Unit 1 Belonging to a GroupChapter 1The Marriage, Family, and the HomeReading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions1、Increased industrialization, greater geographical mobility, higher divorce rates and greater equality for women are among the changes that have affected family structure over the past century.2、In the extended family, many generations live in the same household. In the nuclear family, two married adults live together with their children3、Alternative family structures include single-parent families, couples living together without getting married, divorced couples who remarry, and blended families.Listening for factual informationA. Fill in the chart1、Egypt2、Niger3、South Africa4、Argentina5、Canada6、the United States7、China8、Japan9、France10、SpainB. Listen and fill in the chart18 29 27 27 31 18 16 34 35 27 32 30 34 33 Interview 1 -The Stress of Teaching First-Graders Examining vocabulary in context:1、compared to most people2、food prepared at home3、stop fighting4、hardly5、customs6、origins7、protection, a place to live8、competition between brothers and sisters9、telling others what to do10、give up and cooperateListening for details:1、C2、B3、B4、C5、B6、B7、C8、AInterview 2- Family StoriesExamining vocabulary in context:1、entertained, kept her from paying attention to something2、laughing in an uncontrolled way3、defrost4、really funny5、object that belongs to the family6、distinctive, different7、worth a lot of money8、an object that remains in the family for many years9、a family member with a bad reputationResponding to questions:1、Thanksgivinga big dinner2、plastic packaging3、make them throw the turkey out4、froze5、a bow6、unique and beautifula baby7、pass it on to her children in the future8、uncle9、had a big disagreement with them Listening for stressed words:Expert 1ACExpert 2ACExpert 3BCExpert 4ACExpert 5BCBefore the LectureMain ideas and supporting details:1.22.13.14.25.2Lecture Part 1-Lecture Part 1 Rewards and Punishments Guessing vocabulary from context:1-5: iacjf6-10: gdbheOrganizing your notes in columns:Main Idea 1·family – the most basic unit of social structure ·how families are changing·nontraditional families: good or bad effect on children Main Idea 2·punishmentsMain Idea 3·eat vegetables – then ice cream·Children get gifts for good behavior.Main Idea 4·second important way in which children are socialized ·Parents don’t let children watch TV if they get bad grades. Main Idea 5·Hitting on hand/spanking doesn’t teach children anything. Lecture Part 2 -ModelingGuessing vocabulary from context:1、f2、d3、e4、b5、a6、g7、cOrganizing your notes in columns:Main Idea 6·learning to behave by following an exampleMain Idea 7·First role models are often parents·Peter likes to study because his mother studies with him. Main Idea 8·do as I tell you·Studies: If you smoke, probably ineffective to tell a child not to smoke.Main Idea 9·family members, friendsMain Idea 10·from TV: 80% of programs contain violent behaviorMain Idea 11·grow up in environment with fair rules that are followed Chapter 2The Power of the GroupReading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions:1、People can belong to different groups: families, friends, groups at work, at school, and in religious settings, and societies and nations.2、Peer pressure is pressure put on others of the same age or in the same situation.3、The groups we belong to may influence our opinions, interactions, and decisions.Getting StartedListening for specific information/B:1、wouldwould not2、wouldwould3、wouldwould not4、would notwould not5、wouldwould notBefore the InterviewsBefore the Interviews:a、go along with the crowdb、jumping on the bandwagonc、Two heads are better than one.d、there’s no “I” in teame、Don’t be a backseat driver.f、you’re all in the same boat Interview 1 -Living with Teenagers Examining vocabulary in context:1、move or change2、becomes fully developed3、with a quick look4、a new fashion that is suddenly popular5、watch it carefully6、place a limit on what is permitted7、intimidated, frightened by others8、groups of friends with shared interests9、people who copy others’ behaviorListening for main ideas:23478Interview 2- Expressions about GroupsExamining vocabulary in context:1、student studying for an advanced degree, like an MA2、stress, focus on the importance of3、a person specializing in languages4、people who are similar do similar things together5、spend time with6、acting in the same way as other people7、large numbers of people went to the concert8、suggestsListening for specific information:1、A2、B3、B4、A5、A6、B7、BListening for tone of voice:1、joking2、serious3、joking4、serious5、jokingBefore the LectureOrganizational phrases:a、7b、2c、4d、1e、8f、3g、5h、6Lecture Part 1 -Reasons for Culture Shock Guessing vocabulary from context:1、surroundings2、articulated3、immense4、stressful5、complex6、irrationally7、govern8、manifestation9、phenomenonOrganizing your notes in outline form:II:1、Reasons why people experience culture shock2、Different stages of culture shockIII:B、governed by other rulesC:1、irrationally2、shocked and out of controlLecture Part 2- Stages of Culture Shock Guessing vocabulary from context:1、d2、h3、a4、g5、c6、i7、f8、e9、bUsing a lecturer’s diagrams and charts: Stage 1HoneymoonEmotions:euphoriaexcitementStage 2LetdownEmotions:lonelinessconfusionStage 3ResignationEmotions:adjustmentUnit 1 Academic Vocabulary Review Academic Vocabulary Review:1、acquireacquired2、alternativeAlternatively3、benefitsbeneficial4、clarifiedclarificationclarify5、concentrationconcentrate6、conflictconflicting7、Conformingconform8、consequenceConsequently9、controversycontroversial10、cooperatescooperativeCooperation11、distinctdistinctions12、emphaticemphasized13、generationalgeneration14、interactiveinteract15、reactreactionUnit 2Unit 2 Gender in SocietyChapter 3Gender RolesReading and thinking about the topic B. Answer the questions:1、Gender roles are the socially learned patterns of behavior that distinguish boys from girls and men from women.2、The “nature/nurture”debate is about whether people’s behavior is inherited (innate) or learned (acquired).3、Boys and girls in many countries have more freedom today than in the past to explore their individuality, and less pressure to conform to traditional gender roles.Getting StartedBuilding background knowledge:1、independent, strong-willed, adventurous, athleticgreat2、timid, sensitivegoodchildrenboys3、gentle, sweet, helpless, vulnerable.aggressive, bad, brave, strongstereotypesInterview 1 -Bringing Up ChildrenExamining vocabulary in context:1、bring up2、period of time3、vaccination4、made to experience5、important problem6、do extremely well7、feeling of closeness and friendship8、make fun of / in a rough way Answering multiple-choice questions:1、C2、B3、C4、A5、C6、A7、B8、AInterview 2-Growing Up as a Boy or Girl Examining vocabulary in context:1、brothers and sisters2、deadline for returning home3、protect, sometimes too much4、emotionally encouraging5、felt unhappy and angry6、without raising any objections7、take care of, protect from danger Listening for specific information:Joy:2DifferentlySharon:0Not applicableDavid:1The samePeter:1DifferentlyListening for opinions:1.22.13.3B1.32.13.24.3Before the LectureBuilding background knowledge:1、Coeducational refers to boys and girls being taught in the same classroom, as opposed to single-sex (also called single-gender) education.2、According to the passage, boys often get more attention from teachers and are given more demanding academic challenges than girls in coeducational schools. In contrast, girls are encouraged to be quiet and well behaved.Using symbols and abbreviations/A:1-5: cjlia6-10: mkfnb11-14: dgheLecture Part 1- Pros and Cons of Single-Gender Education for GirlsGuessing vocabulary from context:1、g2、a3、f4、h5、b6、d7、e8、i9、cUsing symbols and abbreviations:Cons:·♂/♀ can’t dev. ability to interact/be comfortable/compete ·no smooth transition into adult ♂/♀ worldPros:·values ♀’s unique quals.·♂/♀ can’t dev. ability to interact/be comfortable/compete Lecture Part 2 -Two Main Benefits of All-Girls’ Schools Guessing vocabulary from context:(1)distractions(2)confident(3)collaborative(4)self-esteem(5)respect(6)emotionally(7)abstract(8)support(9)clarificationUsing your notes to make an outline:I:A:abstract thinking 4 yrs. earlier than boysC:collaborative learning activitiesII:B:collaborative learning activitiesIII:A:have been doing well in schoolC:become more confident and make positive changesChapter 4Gender Issues TodayReading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions:1、The women’s movement began in the eighteenth century.2、In the twentieth century, people began to be encouraged to choose careers they were interested in. At home, husbands and wives began to share household chores more.3、Not all women have benefited from this progress.Getting StartedListening for specific information:Situations:1、work harderhave a baby and leave her job2、loves his familyis more interested in her husband and children than sheis in her career3、discussing something importantjust chatting4、think the trip will be good for his careerwonder what her husband will thinkBefore the InterviewsBuilding background knowledgea、Mommy trackb、Old boys’ clubc、Level playing fieldd、Glass escalatore、Glass ceilingf、Sticky floorg、To get a foot in the doorInterview 1 -Gender Discrimination in the Workplace Examining vocabulary in context:1、deep and immediate2、terrible, bad3、feelings that are in conflict with each other4、finding reasons not to feel bad about myself5、usuallyAnswering multiple-choice questions:2、B3、C4、BInterview 2- Gender Inequality at Home and in the Workplace Examining vocabulary in context:1、difference in pay2、not very large or important3、co-workers4、chief executive officer —one of the most important positions in a company5、a feeling that they deserve the best opportunities6、legal responsibility for a child7、feel that they can do it even though they haven’t done it before8、a group of mothers and/or fathers that meets so that their children can play together9、a parent who is physically involved in caring for his or her childrenAnswering true/false questions:1、F2、F4、F5、F6、T7、TListening for tone of voice:1、A2、B3、B4、B5、CBefore the LectureBuilding background knowledge:1、A gender-specific term can show sexism. Chairman is one example.2、A gender-neutral term avoids sexism. Chair and chairperson are examples.3、It is difficult to be gender-neutral when using pronouns because there is no gender-neutral singular pronoun in English.4、The pronouns imply that the doctor, secretary and shopper are all male.Using telegraphic language:b、4c、1d、2Lecture Part 1-Gender-Specific and Gender-Neutral Language Guessing vocabulary from context:1、B2、A3、B4、B5、C6、C7、B8、AUsing telegraphic language:I:Sexism in lang. & how to avoid itII:Terms that refer to menIII:Gen-neutralIV:Grammar — problemMany univ. profs/writers prob do sameLecture Part 2-Questions and AnswersGuessing vocabulary from context:2、f3、e4、c5、b6、g7、dUsing telegraphic language:1、international organizationswordsideaschildren’s literaturewomen2、doeschairmanmenauthority3、more and morelanguagegender issuesUnit 2 Academic Vocabulary ReviewAcademic Vocabulary Review: 1、inaccurateAccuracy2、adjustingadjustment3、adulthood4、availabilityunavailable5、unawareawareness6、bondingbond7、challengechallenging8、communication9、discriminationdiscriminate10、expertise11、individualindividualistic12、intelligenceunintelligent13、similarsimilarities14、Traditionallytraditional15、InvisibleUnit 3 Media and SocietyChapter 5Mass Media TodayReading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions:1、The modern world is connected by all kinds of media, such as the radio, television, newspapers, and the Internet.2、It communicates information, entertains us, explains, informs, describes, and educates us.3、Some people believe that information is not always accurate. It may also be biased or incomplete.Getting StartedListening for specific information:1、A2、B3、A4、B5、AInterview 1 -Problems with TV NewsExamining vocabulary in context:1、watching TV2、medical surgery to improve your physical appearance/famous people3、trick, play with4、without serious meaning5、speaking “off-camera” about what the viewer is watching6、immediate satisfaction7、reporting8、tricked into watchingAnswering multiple-choice questions:1、C2、B3、A4、B5、B6、C7、BInterview 2- Opinions About the NewsExamining vocabulary in context:1、natural catastrophe, serious problem2、surrounded against our wishes3、the latest information4、really believe5、after it happens6、photographers who take pictures of celebrities7、unwelcome attention into private matters Listening for main ideas:1、BC2、AB3、B4、ABListening for stressed words:1、A2、B3、B4、CBefore the LectureListening for signal words:OccasionallyTo begin withActuallyThese daysButGenerally1、Nowadays2、In fact3、First of all4、Sometimes5、Usually6、HoweverLecture Part 1- The Work of a Journalist Guessing vocabulary from context:1、c2、b3、d4、i5、e6、g7、f8、h9、aLecture Part 2 -Getting a Story into Print Guessing vocabulary from context:1、b2、e3、a4、d5、c6、fChapter 6Impact of the Media on Our LivesReading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions:1、People disagree about the effects of the media on society.2、The media allows us to interact with others, participate in world events, connect with friends and strangers, and keep informed. However, not everyone has equal access to the Internet. The media also invades our privacy and may make us passive, violent, or materialistic. They also cause us to waste time.Getting StartedRecording numerical information:Interview 1 -The Advantages of the MediaExamining vocabulary in context:1、firmly established2、area/entered3、grown in importance4、critically important5、feeling of affection for the past6、biased, inaccurate7、traditions, beliefs and valuesListening for specific information:1、islittlemedia2、conveniencesending a lettersending an email3、photos and videos4、don’t exist5、luckyhasInterview 2-Disadvantages of the MediaExamining vocabulary in context:1、forced to accept different views, not allowed to think for ourselves2、prevents us from using well3、available to you4、disadvantages5、communicate6、with a high level of industrial development / with a low level of industrial development7、uniform, the same for everyoneListening for specific information:1、antisocialreading2、cell phoneinternational communication3、the developing worldthe United StatesListening for tone of voice:1、B2、C3、A4、BBefore the LectureOrganizing your notes as a map:Lecture Part 1 -Violence, Passivity, and AddictionGuessing vocabulary from context:2、a3、b4、e5、c6、f7、h8、dOrganizing your notes as a map:1、susceptible to violenceboy jumped out of window like superhero on TV2、we may make bad decisions because we can’t tell dff. btwn. fantasy & reality3、time wasted on Internet always checking e-mailLecture Part 2-Advertising and Invasion of PrivacyGuessing vocabulary from context:1、a2、f3、d4、h5、b6、g8、eUnit 3 Academic Vocabulary Review Academic Vocabulary Review:1、V,N2、N3、V4、N5、N,V6、V7、A8、N,A9、A10、N11、A12、V13、V14、V,A15、N16、N1. Celebrity wedding plans revealed Accessrestrictedselectedrequired2. Cholesterol levels risingConsumersperspectiveoverallrelevant3. New smartphone releasedSurveysInnovationmanipulatedobjective4. Bees disappearing across the globe issuetheoriesnegativecontradictingUnit 4Unit 4 Breaking the RulesChapter 7Crime and CriminalsReading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions:1、Deviant behavior is unacceptable to society, but not all deviant behaviors are criminal. A crime is an illegal deviant behavior.2、Two main categories of crime are felonies and misdemeanors. Other crime categories include white-collar crimes, blue-collar crimes, “crimes of passion,”and “modern”crimes that have been made possible by technology, such as cyber crime.3、It is difficult to know how many crimes are committed because not all crimes are reported and not all criminals are caught.Getting StartedBuilding background knowledge:5 167 3 4 2Interview 1 -Crime in Society TodayExamining vocabulary in context:1、personally affected2、walking around with no clear purpose3、noisy, wild4、even less, certainly haven’t5、without any definite pattern6、small metal object fired from a gun7、situation that will lead to serious trouble8、groups of young people who are involved in antisocial or illegal activities9、lazy, not interestedAnswering true/false questions:1、T2、F3、F4、F5、T6、F7、F8、TInterview 2-Being the Victim of a CrimeExamining vocabulary in context:1、attacked and robbed2、being charged with a crime and taken to court3、easily influenced4、strong and manly5、broken into, searched, and left in a messy condition6、something you can never get again7、invasion8、thieves who steal things out of pockets or bags, especially in crowds9、emotionalListening for details:1、A2、AB3、BC4、B5、ABC6、BC7、AB8、A9、BCListening for tone of voice:serious, thankfulthoughtful, surprisedsad,angryangry, resignedBefore the LectureOrganizing vocabulary: Technical terms:Categories of crime:misdemeanorwhite-collar crimeblue-collar crimeTypes of crime:fare evasionpickpocketingkidnappingMethods of solving crime:crime hotlinefingerprintingpsychological profilingPeople who commit crime or are involved in punishing crime: juryDefendantClarifying your notes:misdemeanors15judgeLecture Part 1-Types of CrimeGuessing vocabulary from context:1、h2、g3、b4、f5、e6、d7、a8、cLecture Part 2 -Ways of Solving Crime Guessing vocabulary from context:1、A2、C3、B4、C5、A6、C7、CUsing your notes to answer test questions: 1、questioningestablish many basic facts2、adraidpubliclya family member3、unique4、the waypersonality and motivation5、privacy6、99%Chapter 8Controlling CrimeReading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions:1、One approach is to stop crime from happening in the first place; another is to punish it more harshly.2、Educational and social programs could discourage young people from committing crimes.Getting StartedListening for opinions:1、A2、B3、A4、B5、A6、BInterview 1 -Preventing Juvenile CrimeExamining vocabulary in context:1、makes worse2、machines that can detect guns, knives, and other weapons made of metal3、physically examined4、with one other person5、become ineffective6、organized7、money8、stronger, more serious9、punishmentListening for main ideas:1、mediaschool system2、security guardsentrancessearched3、don’tjailwrong4、security guards5、instructionalathletic6、doesbetterInterview 2- The Prison ExperienceExamining vocabulary in context:1、people who commit a crime for the first time2、stopping people from committing crime3、taught how to have a socially acceptable way of life4、most important people5、cruel and severe6、programs that help released prisoners adjust to society7、repeat criminals8、disrespectful, critical9、shameListening for main ideas:While a convicted criminal is in prisonrehabilitationeducationaldrug treatmentpsychologicalcutAfter a person is released from prisonBridge programshousing and jobsvery viewListening for contrasting ideas:1、A2、B3、B4、BBefore the LectureRecording numerical information:1、19722、19763、over a thousand4、675、2/36、97、0.58、1.1Lecture Part 1-Arguments Against the Death Penalty Guessing vocabulary from context:1、A2、B3、B4、C5、B6、C7、C8、CLecture Part 2-Questions, Answers, and Comments Guessing vocabulary from context:1、g2、e3、h4、b5、c6、d7、f8、aAfter the LectureSummarizing what you have heard:controversialdeterhomicidepoor malesAfrican Americansmake mistakesto be punished50,000 executionsUnit 4 Academic Vocabulary Review Academic Vocabulary Review1-5: hgfeb6-10: dcalm11-15: konij1、investigateddemonstratecommitting2、accuratesecurityrandomoccur3、statisticsidentifiedpositiveeliminate4、detectiveillegalmotiveresearch。
专门用途英语课程系列:大学学术英语视听说教程上Unit 1 Belonging to a GroupChapter 1The Marriage, Family, and the Home•Reading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions1、Increased industrialization, greater geographical mobility, higher divorce rates and greater equality for women are among the changes that have affected family structure over the past century.2、In the extended family, many generations live in the same household. In the nuclear family, two married adults live together with their children3、Alternative family structures include single-parent families, couples living together without getting married, divorced couples who remarry, and blended families.•Listening for factual informationA. Fill in the chart1、Egypt2、Niger3、South Africa4、Argentina5、Canada6、the United States7、China8、Japan9、France10、SpainB. Listen and fill in the chart18 29 27 27 31 18 16 34 35 27 32 30 34 33 •Interview 1 -The Stress of Teaching First-Graders Examining vocabulary in context:1、compared to most people2、food prepared at home3、stop fighting4、hardly5、customs6、origins7、protection, a place to live8、competition between brothers and sisters9、telling others what to do10、give up and cooperateListening for details:1、C2、B3、B4、C5、B6、B7、C8、A•Interview 2- Family StoriesExamining vocabulary in context:1、entertained, kept her from paying attention to something2、laughing in an uncontrolled way3、defrost4、really funny5、object that belongs to the family6、distinctive, different7、worth a lot of money8、an object that remains in the family for many years9、a family member with a bad reputationResponding to questions:1、Thanksgivinga big dinner2、plastic packaging3、make them throw the turkey out4、froze5、a bow6、unique and beautifula baby7、pass it on to her children in the future8、uncle9、had a big disagreement with them Listening for stressed words:Expert 1ACExpert 2ACExpert 3BCExpert 4ACExpert 5BC•Before the LectureMain ideas and supporting details:1.22.13.14.25.2•Lecture Part 1-Lecture Part 1 Rewards and Punishments Guessing vocabulary from context:1-5: iacjf6-10: gdbheOrganizing your notes in columns:Main Idea 1·family – the most basic unit of social structure ·how families are changing·nontraditional families: good or bad effect on children Main Idea 2·punishmentsMain Idea 3·eat vegetables – then ice cream·Children get gifts for good behavior.。
大学英语视听说教程
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本教材旨在帮助学生提高英语听力、口语和语音能力,培养学生的英语交际能力,提升英语应用能力。
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这套教程的内容丰富多样,涵盖了生活、学习、工作等多个方面。
从日常生活中的问候交流,到学术场景中的讨论演讲,再到职场环境中的沟通协作,它全方位地模拟了各种真实的语言应用场景,让学生在学习的过程中能够真切地感受到英语在实际生活中的运用。
在教材的编排上,全新版大学英语视听说教程1 全遵循了由浅入深、循序渐进的原则。
它从最基础的音标、单词发音开始,逐步引导学生掌握正确的语音语调,培养良好的语感。
然后,通过一系列的对话、短文、影视片段等素材,让学生在不断的听和模仿中提高听力理解能力和口语表达能力。
比如,在听力训练部分,教材提供了多种类型的听力材料,包括对话、新闻报道、故事等。
这些材料的语速和难度逐渐增加,让学生能够逐步适应不同的听力要求。
同时,每段听力材料都配有相应的练习题,帮助学生检验自己的听力理解水平,找出存在的问题和不足。
在口语训练方面,教材设置了丰富的口语练习活动,如角色扮演、小组讨论、口头报告等。
通过这些活动,学生不仅能够锻炼自己的口语表达能力,还能培养与人合作、沟通的能力。
而且,教材中还提供了很多实用的口语表达技巧和常用句型,让学生能够更加自信、流利地用英语进行交流。
此外,全新版大学英语视听说教程 1 全还注重培养学生的跨文化交际能力。
在教材中,引入了不同国家的文化背景知识,让学生了解英语国家的风俗习惯、价值观念等。
这样,学生在与外国人交流时,能够更好地理解对方的意图,避免因文化差异而产生误解。
为了提高学生的学习兴趣和积极性,教程还采用了多媒体教学手段。
配套的教学光盘中包含了丰富的音频、视频资源,让学习过程更加生动有趣。
新时代大学学术英语视听说教程1. 简介本教程是针对大学学生的学术英语视听说能力的提升而设计的。
随着全球化的发展和高等教育的普及,学术英语已经成为学生综合能力的重要组成部分。
本教程通过多媒体教学的方式,帮助学生提高在学术场景中的听说能力,并培养他们的学术阅读和写作能力。
2. 教学目标本教程的主要教学目标如下:•培养学生在学术场景中的听力理解能力,提高听力技巧和速度;•培养学生在学术场景中的口语表达能力,提高发音准确性和流利度;•帮助学生提高在学术阅读中的阅读理解能力,提高阅读速度和理解深度;•培养学生在学术写作中的写作技巧,提高写作能力和文笔表达。
3. 教学内容本教程分为四个模块,分别是听力理解、口语表达、阅读理解和写作技巧。
每个模块包含多个单元,每个单元通过多媒体教学的形式进行讲解和练习。
具体内容如下:模块一:听力理解•单元一:学术演讲听力•单元二:学术讲座听力•单元三:学术研讨会听力模块二:口语表达•单元一:学术演讲口语•单元二:学术讲座口语•单元三:学术研讨会口语模块三:阅读理解•单元一:学术论文阅读•单元二:学术论文分析•单元三:学术文献综述模块四:写作技巧•单元一:学术论文写作•单元二:学术报告写作•单元三:学术文章写作4. 教学方法本教程采用多媒体教学和互动式教学相结合的方式,充分利用现代科技手段提供丰富的学习资源和实践机会。
具体教学方法如下:•视频教学:通过精心制作的学术英语视频来进行教学,包括学术演讲录像、学术讲座录像等,以帮助学生提高听力理解能力和口语表达能力。
•听力练习:提供大量的听力练习材料,包括听力理解题、听力填空题等,帮助学生训练听力技巧和速度。
•口语练习:通过模拟学术场景的口语练习,提高学生的口语表达能力,包括学术演讲、学术讨论等。
•阅读练习:提供学术论文和文献阅读材料,帮助学生培养阅读理解能力和阅读速度。
•写作练习:提供学术论文和报告写作的练习题,帮助学生提高写作能力和文笔表达。
《we learn学术英语视听说教程》一、背景介绍1.1 课程简介《we learn学术英语视听说教程》是一套专门针对学术英语学习的教材,旨在帮助学习者提升英语听说能力,并且为学术研究做好准备。
该教程由一流的教育专家设计,深受学生与教师的喜爱。
1.2 课程特点该教程以学术英语为中心,侧重于培养学生在学术场景中的听说表达能力。
通过大量的实例练习和案例分析,学习者可以更加深入地了解学术英语的应用,提高自己的学术交流能力。
1.3 适用对象该教程适合有一定英语基础的学生和专业人士,尤其是那些希望提升自己学术英语能力的人士。
无论是准备出国留学、参加国际学术会议,还是在学术领域进行研究,都可以从中受益匪浅。
二、教材内容2.1 课程结构《we learn学术英语视听说教程》共分为六大单元,包括:听力训练、口语表达、学术讨论、跨学科交流、学术演讲和学术会议。
每个单元都有详细的教学安排和练习内容,涵盖全面的学术英语技能。
2.2 教材特色该教程以丰富多样的学术题材为基础,结合实际案例和学术背景进行讲解,让学习者在实践中提高自己的学术英语能力。
教材中也融入了丰富的听力素材和口语练习,帮助学生更好地掌握学术英语的核心技能。
2.3 教材配套除了纸质教材外,《we learn学术英语视听说教程》还配套了网络资源和辅助学习工具,例如上线听力练习、口语模拟考试等。
学生可以通过多种形式进行学习,提高学术英语水平。
三、教学方法3.1 学术导向教程教学在更多的实际情景下,将学术英语的学习和实际应用相结合,使学生在真实的学术环境中提高英语听说能力。
教师充分发挥引导作用,培养学生的学术表达能力。
3.2 多媒体教学为了更好地提高学生的听力和口语能力,《we learn学术英语视听说教程》采用多媒体教学的方式,包括美篇和研讨课模拟等形式,让学生在更真实的情境中进行练习。
3.3 互动教学课程注重师生互动和学生之间的合作,通过小组讨论、角色扮演和实战演练等形式,帮助学生更好地理解和运用学术英语,提高学术交流能力。
专门用途英语课程系列:大学学术英语视听说教程上Unit 1 Belonging to a GroupChapter 1The Marriage, Family, and the Home•Reading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions1、Increased industrialization, greater geographical mobility, higher divorce rates and greater equality for women are among the changes that have affected family structure over the past century.2、In the extended family, many generations live in the same household. In the nuclear family, two married adults live together with their children3、Alternative family structures include single-parent families, couples living together without getting married, divorced couples who remarry, and blended families.•Listening for factual informationA. Fill in the chart1、Egypt2、Niger3、South Africa4、Argentina5、Canada6、the United States7、China8、Japan9、France10、SpainB. Listen and fill in the chart18 29 27 27 31 18 16 34 35 27 32 30 34 33 •Interview 1 -The Stress of Teaching First-Graders Examining vocabulary in context:1、compared to most people2、food prepared at home3、stop fighting4、hardly5、customs6、origins7、protection, a place to live8、competition between brothers and sisters9、telling others what to do10、give up and cooperateListening for details:1、C2、B3、B4、C5、B6、B7、C8、A•Interview 2- Family StoriesExamining vocabulary in context:1、entertained, kept her from paying attention to something2、laughing in an uncontrolled way3、defrost4、really funny5、object that belongs to the family6、distinctive, different7、worth a lot of money8、an object that remains in the family for many years9、a family member with a bad reputationResponding to questions:1、Thanksgivinga big dinner2、plastic packaging3、make them throw the turkey out4、froze5、a bow6、unique and beautifula baby7、pass it on to her children in the future8、uncle9、had a big disagreement with them Listening for stressed words:Expert 1ACExpert 2ACExpert 3BCExpert 4ACExpert 5BC•Before the LectureMain ideas and supporting details:1.22.13.14.25.2•Lecture Part 1-Lecture Part 1 Rewards and Punishments Guessing vocabulary from context:1-5: iacjf6-10: gdbheOrganizing your notes in columns:Main Idea 1·family – the most basic unit of social structure ·how families are changing·nontraditional families: good or bad effect on children Main Idea 2·punishmentsMain Idea 3·eat vegetables – then ice cream·Children get gifts for good behavior.Main Idea 4·second important way in which children are socialized ·Parents don’t let children watch TV if they get bad grades. Main Idea 5·Hitting on hand/spanking doesn’t teach children anything. •Lecture Part 2 -ModelingGuessing vocabulary from context:1、f2、d3、e4、b5、a6、g7、cOrganizing your notes in columns:Main Idea 6·learning to behave by following an exampleMain Idea 7·First role models are often parents·Peter likes to study because his mother studies with him. Main Idea 8·do as I tell you·Studies: If you smoke, probably ineffective to tell a child not to smoke. Main Idea 9·family members, friendsMain Idea 10·from TV: 80% of programs contain violent behaviorMain Idea 11·grow up in environment with fair rules that are followedChapter 2The Power of the Group•Reading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions:1、People can belong to different groups: families, friends, groups at work, at school, and in religious settings, and societies and nations.2、Peer pressure is pressure put on others of the same age or in the same situation.3、The groups we belong to may influence our opinions, interactions, and decisions.•Getting StartedListening for specific information/B:1、wouldwould not2、wouldwould3、wouldwould not4、would notwould not5、wouldwould not•Before the InterviewsBefore the Interviews:a、go along with the crowdb、jumping on the bandwagonc、Two heads are better than one.d、there’s no “I” in teame、Don’t be a backseat driver.f、you’re all in the same boat •Interview 1 -Living with Teenagers Examining vocabulary in context:1、move or change2、becomes fully developed3、with a quick look4、a new fashion that is suddenly popular5、watch it carefully6、place a limit on what is permitted7、intimidated, frightened by others8、groups of friends with shared interests9、people who copy others’ behaviorListening for main ideas:23478•Interview 2- Expressions about GroupsExamining vocabulary in context:1、student studying for an advanced degree, like an MA2、stress, focus on the importance of3、a person specializing in languages4、people who are similar do similar things together5、spend time with6、acting in the same way as other people7、large numbers of people went to the concert8、suggestsListening for specific information:1、A2、B3、B4、A5、A6、B7、BListening for tone of voice:1、joking2、serious3、joking4、serious5、joking•Before the Lecture Organizational phrases:a、7b、2c、4d、1e、8f、3g、5h、6•Lecture Part 1 -Reasons for Culture Shock Guessing vocabulary from context:1、surroundings2、articulated3、immense4、stressful5、complex6、irrationally7、govern8、manifestation9、phenomenonOrganizing your notes in outline form:II:1、Reasons why people experience culture shock2、Different stages of culture shockIII:B、governed by other rulesC:1、irrationally2、shocked and out of control•Lecture Part 2- Stages of Culture Shock Guessing vocabulary from context:1、d2、h3、a4、g5、c6、i7、f8、e9、bUsing a lecturer’s diagrams and charts: Stage 1HoneymoonEmotions:euphoriaexcitementStage 2LetdownEmotions:lonelinessconfusionStage 3ResignationEmotions:adjustment•Unit 1 Academic Vocabulary Review Academic Vocabulary Review:1、acquireacquired2、alternativeAlternatively3、benefitsbeneficial4、clarifiedclarificationclarify5、concentrationconcentrate6、conflictconflicting7、Conformingconform8、consequenceConsequently9、controversycontroversial10、cooperatescooperativeCooperation11、distinctdistinctions12、emphaticemphasized13、generationalgeneration14、interactiveinteract15、reactreactionUnit 2Unit 2 Gender in SocietyChapter 3Gender Roles•Reading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions:1、Gender roles are the socially learned patterns of behavior that distinguish boys from girls and men from women.2、The “nature/nurture” debate is about whether people’s behavior isinherited (innate) or learned (acquired).3、Boys and girls in many countries have more freedom today than in the past to explore their individuality, and less pressure to conform to traditional gender roles.•Getting StartedBuilding background knowledge:1、independent, strong-willed, adventurous, athleticgreat2、timid, sensitivegoodchildrenboys3、gentle, sweet, helpless, vulnerable.aggressive, bad, brave, strongstereotypes•Interview 1 -Bringing Up ChildrenExamining vocabulary in context:1、bring up2、period of time3、vaccination4、made to experience5、important problem6、do extremely well7、feeling of closeness and friendship8、make fun of / in a rough way Answering multiple-choice questions:1、C2、B3、C4、A5、C6、A7、B8、A•Interview 2-Growing Up as a Boy or Girl Examining vocabulary in context:1、brothers and sisters2、deadline for returning home3、protect, sometimes too much4、emotionally encouraging5、felt unhappy and angry6、without raising any objections7、take care of, protect from danger Listening for specific information:Joy:2DifferentlySharon:0Not applicableDavid:1The samePeter:1DifferentlyListening for opinions:1.22.13.3B1.32.13.24.3•Before the LectureBuilding background knowledge:1、Coeducational refers to boys and girls being taught in the same classroom, as opposed to single-sex (also called single-gender) education.2、According to the passage, boys often get more attention from teachers and are given more demanding academic challenges than girls in coeducational schools. In contrast, girls are encouraged to be quiet and well behaved.Using symbols and abbreviations/A:1-5: cjlia6-10: mkfnb11-14: dghe•Lecture Part 1- Pros and Cons of Single-Gender Education for Girls Guessing vocabulary from context:1、g2、a3、f4、h5、b6、d7、e8、i9、cUsing symbols and abbreviations:Cons:·♂/♀ can’t dev. ability to interact/be comfortable/compete·no smooth transition into adult ♂/♀ worldPros:·values ♀’s unique quals.·♂/♀ can’t dev. ability to interact/be comfortable/compete •Lecture Part 2 -Two Main Benefits of All-Girls’ Schools Guessing vocabulary from context:(1)distractions(2)confident(3)collaborative(4)self-esteem(5)respect(6)emotionally(7)abstract(8)support(9)clarificationUsing your notes to make an outline:I:A:abstract thinking 4 yrs. earlier than boysC:collaborative learning activitiesII:B:collaborative learning activitiesIII:A:have been doing well in school•C:become more confident and make positive changesChapter 4Gender Issues Today•Reading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions:1、The women’s movement began in the eighteenth century.2、In the twentieth century, people began to be encouraged to choose careers they were interested in. At home, husbands and wives began to share household chores more.3、Not all women have benefited from this progress.•Getting StartedListening for specific information:Situations:1、work harderhave a baby and leave her job2、loves his familyis more interested in her husband and children than she is in her career3、discussing something importantjust chatting4、think the trip will be good for his careerwonder what her husband will think•Before the InterviewsBuilding background knowledgea、Mommy trackb、Old boys’ clubc、Level playing fieldd、Glass escalatore、Glass ceilingf、Sticky floorg、To get a foot in the door•Interview 1 -Gender Discrimination in the Workplace Examining vocabulary in context:1、deep and immediate2、terrible, bad3、feelings that are in conflict with each other4、finding reasons not to feel bad about myself5、usuallyAnswering multiple-choice questions:1、C2、B3、C4、B•Interview 2- Gender Inequality at Home and in the Workplace Examining vocabulary in context:1、difference in pay2、not very large or important3、co-workers4、chief executive officer — one of the most important positions in a company5、a feeling that they deserve the best opportunities6、legal responsibility for a child7、feel that they can do it even though they haven’t done it before8、a group of mothers and/or fathers that meets so that their children can play together9、a parent who is physically involved in caring for his or her children Answering true/false questions:1、F2、F3、T4、F5、F6、T7、TListening for tone of voice:2、B3、B4、B5、C•Before the LectureBuilding background knowledge:1、A gender-specific term can show sexism. Chairman is one example.2、A gender-neutral term avoids sexism. Chair and chairperson are examples.3、It is difficult to be gender-neutral when using pronouns because there is no gender-neutral singular pronoun in English.4、The pronouns imply that the doctor, secretary and shopper are all male. Using telegraphic language:a、3b、4c、1d、2•Lecture Part 1-Gender-Specific and Gender-Neutral LanguageGuessing vocabulary from context:1、B2、A4、B5、C6、C7、B8、AUsing telegraphic language:I:Sexism in lang. & how to avoid itII:Terms that refer to menIII:Gen-neutralIV:Grammar — problemMany univ. profs/writers prob do same •Lecture Part 2-Questions and Answers Guessing vocabulary from context:1、a2、f3、e4、c5、b6、g7、dUsing telegraphic language:1、international organizationswordsideaschildren’s literaturewomen2、doeschairmanmenauthority3、more and morelanguagegender issues•Unit 2 Academic Vocabulary Review Academic Vocabulary Review:1、inaccurateAccuracy2、adjustingadjustment3、adulthood4、availabilityunavailable5、unawareawareness6、bondingbond7、challengechallenging8、communication9、discriminationdiscriminate10、expertise11、individualindividualistic 12、intelligenceunintelligent 13、similarsimilarities 14、Traditionallytraditional15、InvisibleUnit 3 Media and Society Chapter 5Mass Media Today•Reading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions:1、The modern world is connected by all kinds of media, such as the radio, television, newspapers, and the Internet.2、It communicates information, entertains us, explains, informs, describes, and educates us.3、Some people believe that information is not always accurate. It may also be biased or incomplete.Getting StartedListening for specific information:1、A2、B3、A4、B5、A•Interview 1 -Problems with TV NewsExamining vocabulary in context:1、watching TV2、medical surgery to improve your physical appearance/famous people3、trick, play with4、without serious meaning5、speaking “off-camera” about what the viewer is watching6、immediate satisfaction7、reporting8、tricked into watchingAnswering multiple-choice questions:1、C2、B3、A4、B5、B6、C7、B•Interview 2- Opinions About the NewsExamining vocabulary in context:1、natural catastrophe, serious problem2、surrounded against our wishes3、the latest information4、really believe5、after it happens6、photographers who take pictures of celebrities7、unwelcome attention into private matters Listening for main ideas:1、BC2、AB3、B4、ABListening for stressed words:1、A2、B3、B4、C•Before the LectureListening for signal words: OccasionallyTo begin withActuallyThese daysButGenerally1、Nowadays2、In fact3、First of all4、Sometimes5、Usually6、However•Lecture Part 1- The Work of a Journalist Guessing vocabulary from context:1、c2、b3、d4、i5、e6、g7、f8、h9、a•Lecture Part 2 -Getting a Story into Print Guessing vocabulary from context:1、b2、e3、a4、d5、c6、fChapter 6Impact of the Media on Our Lives•Reading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions:1、People disagree about the effects of the media on society.2、The media allows us to interact with others, participate in world events, connect with friends and strangers, and keep informed. However, not everyone has equal access to the Internet. The media also invades our privacy and may make us passive, violent, or materialistic. They also cause us to waste time.•Getting StartedRecording numerical information:•Interview 1 -The Advantages of the MediaExamining vocabulary in context:1、firmly established2、area/entered3、grown in importance4、critically important5、feeling of affection for the past6、biased, inaccurate7、traditions, beliefs and valuesListening for specific information:1、islittlemedia2、conveniencesending a lettersending an email3、photos and videos4、don’t exist5、luckyhas•Interview 2-Disadvantages of the MediaExamining vocabulary in context:1、forced to accept different views, not allowed to think for ourselves2、prevents us from using well3、available to you4、disadvantages5、communicate6、with a high level of industrial development / with a low level of industrial development7、uniform, the same for everyoneListening for specific information:1、antisocialreading2、cell phoneinternational communication3、the developing worldthe United StatesListening for tone of voice:1、B2、C3、A4、B•Before the LectureOrganizing your notes as a map:•Lecture Part 1 -Violence, Passivity, and Addiction Guessing vocabulary from context:1、g2、a3、b4、e5、c6、f7、h8、dOrganizing your notes as a map:1、susceptible to violenceboy jumped out of window like superhero on TV2、we may make bad decisions because we can’t tell dff. btwn. fantasy & reality3、time wasted on Internet always checking e-mail•Lecture Part 2-Advertising and Invasion of PrivacyGuessing vocabulary from context:1、a2、f3、d4、h5、b6、g7、c8、e•Unit 3 Academic Vocabulary ReviewAcademic Vocabulary Review:1、V,N2、N3、V4、N5、N,V6、V7、A8、N,A9、A10、N11、A12、V13、V14、V,A15、N16、N1. Celebrity wedding plans revealed Accessrestrictedselectedrequired2. Cholesterol levels rising Consumersperspectiveoverallrelevant3. New smartphone releasedSurveysInnovationmanipulatedobjective4. Bees disappearing across the globeissuetheoriesnegativecontradictingUnit 4Unit 4 Breaking the RulesChapter 7Crime and Criminals•Reading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions:1、Deviant behavior is unacceptable to society, but not all deviant behaviors are criminal. A crime is an illegal deviant behavior.2、Two main categories of crime are felonies and misdemeanors. Other crime categories include white-collar crimes, blue-collar crimes, “crimes of passion,” and “modern” crimes that have been made possible by technology, such as cyber crime.3、It is difficult to know how many crimes are committed because not all crimes are reported and not all criminals are caught.•Getting StartedBuilding background knowledge:5 167 3 4 2•Interview 1 -Crime in Society TodayExamining vocabulary in context:1、personally affected2、walking around with no clear purpose3、noisy, wild4、even less, certainly haven’t5、without any definite pattern6、small metal object fired from a gun7、situation that will lead to serious trouble8、groups of young people who are involved in antisocial or illegal activities9、lazy, not interestedAnswering true/false questions:1、T2、F3、F4、F5、T6、F7、F8、T•Interview 2-Being the Victim of a CrimeExamining vocabulary in context:1、attacked and robbed2、being charged with a crime and taken to court3、easily influenced4、strong and manly5、broken into, searched, and left in a messy condition6、something you can never get again7、invasion8、thieves who steal things out of pockets or bags, especially in crowds9、emotionalListening for details:1、A2、AB3、BC4、B5、ABC6、BC7、AB8、A9、BCListening for tone of voice:serious, thankfulthoughtful, surprisedsad,angryangry, resigned•Before the LectureOrganizing vocabulary: Technical terms:Categories of crime:misdemeanorwhite-collar crimeblue-collar crimeTypes of crime:fare evasionpickpocketingkidnappingMethods of solving crime:crime hotlinefingerprintingpsychological profilingPeople who commit crime or are involved in punishing crime: juryDefendantClarifying your notes:misdemeanors15judge•Lecture Part 1-Types of Crime Guessing vocabulary from context:1、h2、g3、b4、f5、e6、d7、a8、c•Lecture Part 2 -Ways of Solving Crime Guessing vocabulary from context:1、A2、C3、B4、C5、A6、CUsing your notes to answer test questions:1、questioningestablish many basic facts2、adraidpubliclya family member3、unique4、the waypersonality and motivation5、privacy6、99%Chapter 8Controlling Crime•Reading and thinking about the topicB. Answer the questions:1、One approach is to stop crime from happening in the first place; another is to punish it more harshly.2、Educational and social programs could discourage young people from committing crimes.•Getting StartedListening for opinions:2、B3、A4、B5、A6、B•Interview 1 -Preventing Juvenile CrimeExamining vocabulary in context:1、makes worse2、machines that can detect guns, knives, and other weapons made of metal3、physically examined4、with one other person5、become ineffective6、organized7、money8、stronger, more serious9、punishmentListening for main ideas:1、mediaschool system2、security guardsentrancessearched3、don’tjailwrong4、security guards5、instructionalathletic6、doesbetter•Interview 2- The Prison ExperienceExamining vocabulary in context:1、people who commit a crime for the first time2、stopping people from committing crime3、taught how to have a socially acceptable way of life4、most important people5、cruel and severe6、programs that help released prisoners adjust to society7、repeat criminals8、disrespectful, critical9、shameListening for main ideas:While a convicted criminal is in prisonrehabilitationeducationaldrug treatmentpsychologicalcutAfter a person is released from prison Bridge programshousing and jobsvery viewListening for contrasting ideas:1、A2、B3、B4、B•Before the LectureRecording numerical information:1、19722、19763、over a thousand4、675、2/36、97、0.58、1.1•Lecture Part 1-Arguments Against the Death Penalty Guessing vocabulary from context:1、A2、B3、B4、C5、B6、C7、C8、C•Lecture Part 2-Questions, Answers, and Comments Guessing vocabulary from context:1、g2、e3、h4、b5、c6、d7、f8、a•After the LectureSummarizing what you have heard: controversialdeterhomicidepoor malesAfrican Americansmake mistakesto be punished50,000 executions•Unit 4 Academic Vocabulary Review Academic Vocabulary Review1-5: hgfeb6-10: dcalm11-15: konij1、investigateddemonstratecommitting2、accuratesecurityrandomoccur3、statistics identified positive eliminate4、detectiveillegal motiveresearch。
大学学术英语视听说教程上册chapter4原文Let's talk about the physics involved in a ride on a roller coaster.I'm sure many of you have taken a ride on a roller coaster. A simple roller coaster consists of a frame with a track on it. The track is very much like a train track, this track goes over a series of hills and around curves.lt follows a path that end at the same place it started. A train of cars travels around on this track,very fast. The cars have two sets of wheels . One set of wheels rolls on top of the track, and the others set of wheels rolls below the track.The wheels below the track keep the fast moving cars from coming off the track,roller coaster cars as you probably know don't have any motors or engines. Instead, a chain pulls the cars up the first, tallest and steep staff hill, this is how the ride begins. Then,at the top of the hill the chain comes off the cars and gravity takes over.Gravity pushes the cars down the other side of the hill.The taller and steeper the first hill is, the faster the ride will be.And the farther the cars will travel.As the cars rolled downhill they gained speed.The cars have enough speed and energy to send them up the next hill.As the cars near the top ofthe second hill they begin to slow down.But then, the cars reached the top of that hill, and start down the other side.Gravity again pushes them toward the ground.This process repeats one ach hale.Okay, so let's go over this process again. First,the cars are pulled by a chain up the first highest hill.Then they go down a very steep slope, at this point, there is enough energy to pull the cars up and over the next hill. When they reached the bottom of that hill, there is enough energy to climb the next hill, the roller coaster cars lose energy as the ride continues. So, the hills have to be smaller toward the end of the track, finally we roll to a stop on ground level right where we began.。