精选精选新世纪研究生公共英语教材-听说-第四单元

1、精选精选新世纪研究生公共英语教材-听说-第四单元LESSON FOUR EducationPART A1. W: I am amazed使大为吃惊, 使惊奇 you are still driving that old car of yours. I thought you would have gotten rid of it years ago. M: It runs well. And Ive actually grown quite (attached to) (使)贴系, 粘在上it. Q: What does the man mean?2. W: Tom has tried so

2、hard to win a race since he first joined the track team. But its two years later, and he still hasnt. M: I know. And it takes so much time from his class work. Maybe he should just forget about sports for now. Q: What does the man mean?3. M: Dont you just love the hot mid-day sun? W: I sure do, Unfo

3、rtunately, it doesnt like my skin.Q: What does the woman mean?4. W: Im not going swimming in the lake unless it warms up outside today. M: Me, either. Unfortunately, I think it is supposed to stay this cold all day. Q: What can be inferred about the speakers?5. M: That sweater毛衣，线衣is so unusual, and

4、 yet it looks familiar. Did I just see you wearing that yesterday? W: Well, not me. But it belongs to my roommate, Jane, and she is in your physics class. Q: What does the woman imply?6. M: You know my car hasnt been the same since I had bumped撞倒; 冲撞 into that telephone toll. W: Youd better have tha

5、t looked into before you drive to Florida. Q: What does the woman mean?7. M: I notice that you dont buy your lunch in the cafeteria kfitiri自助餐厅或食堂any more. W: When prices went up I decided to bring my own. Q: Why doesnt the woman buy food in the cafeteria?8. M: If I dont find my wallet钱夹, 皮夹pretty漂亮

6、的, 可爱的, 精致的 soon, Im going to have to report it stolen. W: Hold on. Before you call campus (大学)校园security保卫部门；保安部门office, have you checked your car or your jacket pocket, everywhere? Q: What does the woman suggest the man do?9. W: Ive been calling David for the past half hour, but I keep getting a b

7、usy signa信号, 暗号l. W: Well, if you dont get him soon well just have to go to the movies without him. Q: Why are the women trying to call David?10. M: Are you ready to go jogging慢走; 慢跑? W: Almost. I have to warm up (使)作准备活动first. Q: What does the woman mean?11. M: You did an excellent job on that pres

8、entation报告. W: Thanks. I put a lot of time into it. Q: What does the woman mean?12. M: Got the time? W: Its a little after ten. Q: What does the woman mean?13. W: Excuse me, could you bring me a glass of water, please? M: Sorry, but I am not a waiter. Q: What does the man mean?14. W: My cousin堂表兄弟姊妹

9、 Bob is getting married in California and I cant decide whether to go. M: Its a long trip but I think you will have a good time. Q: What does the man imply?15. W: Thanks a lot, this scarf sk:f围巾; 披肩; 领巾will be perfect with my blue jacket. M: Made a good choice, did I? Q: What does the man mean?PART

10、B Passage I: More than one million students from all over the world have once studied in the United States since 1945. In a recent single year, there were more than 150 thousand foreign students who came to the United States institutions of higher learning. They were welcomed and most were successfu

11、l in their academic studies. Foreign students who study in the United States benefit a lot from the educational system of the United States.Three developments in the United States higher education that the students are benefiting from today started more than a century ago following the Civil War. Th

12、e first of these was the rapid growth of the technological and professional education to meet the urgent demands of a complex industrial and urban society. New schools of technology, engineering, architecture, law and medicine flourished. The second was the provision for graduate study, such as what

13、 had long existed in France and Germany. Harvard and John Hopkins Universities quickly took the lead in this field, but the state universities did not lag far behind. The third was the increased provision for the education of women. This included the establishment of new womens colleges, such as Vas

14、sar, Wellesley and Smith, and the adoption of co-education in all the new state universities outside the South as well as in many private institutions: Thesedevelopments, the growth of the technological and professional education, the provision for graduate study, and the increased educational oppor

15、tunities for women began over a century ago, well over thirteen decades since the end of the Civil War.Exercises with Key1. What does the speaker mainly talk about?2. How many major educational changes does the speaker discuss?3. How many foreign students have studied in the United States since 1945

16、74. Which university took the lead in providing graduate study for the students? 5. What can you infer about the education for women in the United States before the Civil War?II.1. ( ) After the Civil War, many technological schools were established to meet the urgent demands of the society.2. ( ) G

17、raduate education in the United States has existed for over two hundred years,3. ( ) Graduate education was provided earlier in France and Germany than in the United States.4. ( ) The state universities did not lag far behind in developing graduate education.5. ( ) Co-education was adopted in all th

18、e new state universities after the Civil War.Passage II: In Britain all children have to go to school between the ages of 5 and 16. In the US children must go to school from the age of 6 to between the ages of 14 and 16, depending on the state they live in. In England and Wales, the subjects taught

19、in schools are laid down by the National Curriculum. The National Curriculum was introduced in 1988 and it sets out in detail the subjects that children should study and the levels of achievement they should reach by the ages of 7, 11, 14 and 16, when they are tested. The National Curriculum does no

20、t apply in Scotland. where each school decides what subjects it will teach. In the US, the subjects taught are decided by national and local governments. Whereas British schools usually have prayers and religious instruction, American schools are not allowed to include prayers or to teach particular

21、 religious beliefs. At 15 or 16, students in England and Wales take GCSE examinations. At 18, some students take A-level examinations, usually in not more than 3 subjects. It is necessary to have A-levels in order to go to a university or polytechnic. In Scotland students take the SCE examinations.

22、A year later, they can take examinations called HIGHERS, after which they can either go straight to a university or spend a further year at school and take the Certificate of Sixth Year Studies. In the US, school examinations are not as important as they are in Britain. Students in High Schools do h

23、ave exams at the end of their last two years, but these final exams are considered along with the work that the students have done during the school years.In American high schools there is a formal ceremony for Graduation. Students wear a special cap and gown and receive a diploma from the head of t

24、he school. At the end of their junior year, at age 17 or 18, students hold parties in the evening. The girls wear long evening dresses and the boys wear tuxedos. In Britain, there are no formal dances or social occasions associated with school life.1. Which of the following statements is NOT true?2.

25、 What can you learn from the passage?3. What kind of examinations will the students in England and Wales take at the age of 15 or1674. Why do students take A-level examinations in England and Wales?5. According to the passage, what formal activity is NOT associated with American high schools?II.1. t

26、he age of 6 ;between the ages of 14 and 16 ;the state they live in.2. national and local governments.3. England and Wales; are laid down ;apply in Scotland.4. not so important; with the work that the students have done. 5. formal dances or social occasionsPassage III: Canadas per capita spending on

27、education is among the worlds highest. All provinces have compulsory education laws requiring that students attend school until the age of fifteen or sixteen. Elementary education includes kindergarten through the eighth grade. Canadas bilingual and bicultural heritage has had and continues to have

28、a profound effect on the educational system. Since I985, the province of Ontario has maintained publicly funded Roman Catholic and French-language schools from kinder-garden through the twelfth grade in addition to the English-language schools. Saskatchewan and Alberta also support separate Roman Ca

29、tholic schools. Quebec province maintains a dual school system - Protestant and Catholic, each with its own school board. Higher education in Canada is offered in a variety of forms. Entrance requirements vary from one province to another. The traditional universities offer three-yeargeneral degree

30、programs and four-year honors degree programs emphasizing a specialization. Seven of the universities are French-speaking while the others are English. All the traditional universities are concerned about the relationship between their curricula and the economy and society. Graduates in recent years

31、 have faced considerable difficulty in finding employment. The Canadian provinces maintain junior colleges, community colleges, and technical institutes. They provide a variety of courses, often short term, that cater to individual interests. These include subjects of current events and calligraphy. Adult education has become increasingly popular in Canada in recent years. Almost all institutions offer some adult education courses.1. According to the passage, what do the compulsory education laws require in Canada?2. Which province in Canada m