since we have learned so many phonetic skills, shall we go through a test to see whether we have mastered all of them or not? now please finish 1-5 questions, listen to me and choose the word that you hear from what i say. 音频1
listen to me and choose the word that you hear from what i say.
listen to me and choose the word that you hear from what i say.
listen to me and choose the word that you hear from what i say.
listen to me and choose the word that you hear from what i say.
listen to me and choose the word that you hear from what i say. 音频2
listen to me and choose the word that you hear from what i say.
listen to me and choose the word that you hear from what i say.
listen to me and choose the word that you hear from what i say. which of the following words is not mentioned?
listen to me and choose the word that you hear from what i say. which of the following words is not mentioned?
listen to the following sentences and choose the sentence with right liaisons. 音频11-15
now listen to the following sentences and try to recognize loss of plosion and assimilation in each sentence. 音频16-20
finally read the following tongue twisters and enjoy. 音频20-25
please dictate the script of the news in "assignment of w1: dictation"
now let’s watch its commercial and get more information. choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear. 音频5 1. what does biztrumpet provide?
which is the best word to describe tools provided by biztrumpet?
you are going to watch an ad. listen carefully and fill in the missing information. 注：用一个空格分开每个答案 音频4 an ad if there is one thing you do today, get your (1)__business online.
50 million businesses don’t have a website, that’s (2)__ of all us businesses.
for more businesses we get online, the more (3)__ we create. what if every business can hire just one person, that’s a lot in new jobs.
i went from one employee to (4) __. the web took us from a local shop to a global business.
over (5) ___ of our students come from the web.
you can (6) __ in a big way. in a big way. you might own a business, or a friend or a family member who does. there’s one thing you do today.
tell your mother, your brother, sister, your (7)__, your uncle, a friend. if there is one thing you do today, just one thing, get a business online.
which of the following is not true about traditional stores?
how many temporary workers are hired by ups during the holiday season to deliver gifts?
listen to the news report once again and decide whether the following statements are true (t)，false（f），or not given (ng). 音频7 1. lynne shaner purchases everything online.
online shopping can provide a better selection according to lynne shaner.
cornell university marketing professor ed mclaughlin thinks anything that cannot move online, will.
ed mclaughlin says traditional stores can provide better services.
bill martin thinks we can always have the feeling of “boy, this is exactly what i want” when we shop online.
section b: directions: listen to a talk about taking notes and choose the best answer. 音频9 which of the following presents the best way to take notes as far as the part about business and marketing mentioned by the professor?
what trouble does mary have?
what’s the professor’s attitude towards writing things down?
how to take notes according to the professor?
if we miss something, how can we deal with it according to the professor?
section a directions: decide whether the following statements are true or false. to help us understand what we are listening to, it is better to write every word.
it is not necessary to leave space when taking notes.
we can even use chinese to take notes when listening to an english lecture.
we can also create our own system of symbols and abbreviations.
structure words are usually the key information we need to write down.
please dictate the script of the news in "assignment of w2: dictation"
now let’s watch a clip from this film an inconvenient truth, and try to get a global understanding about global warming. after watching the video, choose the best answer to each of the following questions. 视频5 1. what is the main idea of the video clip?
2. what causes the earth to be warmer according to the video clip?
you are going to hear a passage about some studies of global warming. listen carefully and fill in the missing information. 注意：如果一题多空，请用空格分隔开每个答案。 音频4 during the last thirty years, the (1) ________ of the world has increased sharply, so it is the same with the (2) ________.
global warming is an (3) ________ serious problem facing the world today.
as we all know that there is atmosphere around the earth, which is mainly (4) ________ of nitrogen and carbon dioxide.
more and more carbon dioxide from burning the coal and oil is (5) ________ into the air every year. the carbon dioxide can absorb the heat from the earth. the more carbon dioxide in the air, the more heat it will absorb, and the warmer the earth will be.
since the (6) ________ revolution, coal and fossil oil have been wildly used.
however, this kind of energy will (7) ________ plenty of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, (8) ________ vapor and so on.
that’s maybe one of the reasons (9) ________ the earth to be warmer.
ruining the forest is also accelerating the (10) ________ of the global warming.
please fill in the blanks 1 to 8. 注意： 如果一题多空，请用空格分隔开答案。 topic: the cause of (1) ________
supporting details: the most (2) ________ part of the earth’s ecological system is the atmosphere, because it’s so (3) ________.
the sun’s radiation comes in the form of (4) ________waves and that heats up the earth.
and then some of the radiation is (5) ________back into space.
and some of the outgoing infrared radiation is (6) ________by atmosphere.
this layer of atmosphere is being (7) ________by all of the global warming pollution.
so more of the outgoing infrared remains in the atmosphere. as a result the atmosphere heats up (8) ________.
watch the lecture for the first time and choose the right answer to the each question. 视频8 1. what is plastic made from?
2. what can we learn from the passage?
2. the birthplace of plastic is the oil refinery.
3. after a series of manufactory processes, oil and gas molecules become plastic products.
4. it takes a long time for plastic bottles to be manufactured, consumed and discarded.
section b directions: in this part, you will read a passage about the similarity and differences between the twin brothers george and paul. fill in the blanks with the correct joining words that show comparison and contrast. a. in contrast to b. although c. but d. however e. both george and paul are twin brothers. they are twenty years old and study in the same college. (1) ________ george and paul have blue eyes and brown hair, and they are tall and slim. many people say they are identical at the first sight. (2) ________ if you are their close friends, you will notice many differences between them. george likes to read science fiction, (3) _________ paul likes to read poetry. (4) _________ george is an engineering major, paul still hasn't found a major. (5) __________ george’s outgoing personality, paul is much shier and quieter. 注意：请按题目顺序填入大写字母，字母之间空一格。
please dictate the script of the news in "assignment of w3: dictation"
choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear. 音频7 1. what is the speaker mainly talking about？
2. why did the speaker show the video about a woman speaking koro to her baby?
3. which of the following is true, according to the text?
the critical period hypothesis states that the first few years of life is the(2)_______time in which an inidual can acquire a first language if presented with adequate stimuli.
the nature of such a critical period, however, has been one of the most fiercely debated issues in psycholinguistics and cognitive science in general for decades. some writers have suggested a(5) "_________" or "optimal" period rather than a critical one; others dispute the causes (physical maturation, cognitive factors).
the duration of the period also(6)____________ greatly in different accounts.
in second-language acquisition, the strongest evidence for the critical period hypothesis is in the study of (7)_________, where most older learners do not reach a native-like level.
however, under certain conditions, native-like accent has been observed, suggesting that accent is affected by multiple factors, such as identity and (8)____________, rather than a critical period biological constraint.
listen to the text for the first time, focus on the global idea of the passage and then choose the right answers to the questions you hear. 音频9 1. what is not included in a good eap course?
2. what problem is not mentioned in the text to students studying eap?
now listen to the passage again and decide whether the following statements are true(t), false(f) or not given(ng). 音频9 1. during your university course, you’ll lead a double life.
2. eap is actually studying english for academic purposes.
3. if you speak academic english, you’ll know a special vocabulary associated with your subject, and you’ll be used to writing or speaking in a particular way.
4. a good eap course can enable you to make friends easily.
5. students often pay more attention to vehicles than to what they contain.
please dictate the script of the news in "assignment of w4: dictation"
choose the best answer to each of the following questions. 音频6 1.which of the following is not true according to the speech?
how did the speaker come to the conclusion that timing is the most important for start-up business?
you are going to hear a passage about two students in britain starting up business. listen carefully and fill in the missing information. 音频5 bird feathers have long been used in clothing and in bedding. manufacturers often use feathers because of their light 1________ and the warmth they provide in a cold room or climate.
now, two students in britain are studying how to use them in other ways, like keeping homes warm, for example. a student 2_________ has success.
chicken is a popular food in many countries, and the number of poultry killed for their meat is rising. britain alone processes more than 3 ________ white-feathered chickens every year, creating tons of leftover feathers.
two students from imperial college london want to turn these feathers into something 4 __________.
the two had an idea to create useful materials from waste. they developed a biodegradable 6_________ that could replace man-made insulation. biodegradable materials are capable of being slowly broken down through natural processes.
builders usually add insulation to homes and offices. the insulation can reduce the 7________ demands of heating and cooling systems. dieckman and robinson won several awards for their prototype insulation, including the mayor of london's low carbon entrepreneur challenge.
the $23,000 they won in the 8___________ helped them start their company, aeropowder.
listen to the news report for the first time and choose the right answers to questions you hear. 音频8 what is the percentage of chinese college graduates choosing to start their own business?
which of the following is not the reason why college entrepreneurs are so rare in china?
experts say china is the third best place for entrepreneurs.
the government tries to create a better environment for college students to start their own business.
most parents don’t support their children to start their own business.
section a directions: choose the best answer to the following questions. 1. which signal phrase can be used to introduce the transition to the next part? a. what i'm going to look at b. as a consequence c. we'll move on to d. as a result of e. to review
which signal phrase can be used to express cause? a. what i'm going to look at b. as a consequence c. we'll move on to d. as a result of e. to review
which signal phrase can be used to indicate the conclusion part? a. what i'm going to look at b. as a consequence c. we'll move on to d. as a result of e. to review
which signal phrase can be used to introduce the topic? a. what i'm going to look at b. as a consequence c. we'll move on to d. as a result of e. to review
which signal words can be used to express effect? a. what i'm going to look at b. as a consequence c. we'll move on to d. as a result of e. to review
please dictate the script of the news in "assignment of w5: dictation"
listen to the text for the first time and choose the best answer to each of the questions you hear. 音频5（请将音频调至： 09:14---13:48 ） 1.what is the speaker mainly talking about?
which of the following can best explain the meaning of collaborative consumption？
listen carefully and fill in the missing information. culture notes rachel botan is the co-author, with roo rogers, of the book what’s mine is yours: the rise of collaborative consumption, and she writes, consults and speaks on the（1） of collaboration and （2） through network technologies, and on how it will （3） business, consumeri and the way we live. her new work （4） on trust and reputation （5） . （1）
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she is the (6) of the collaborative lab, an innovation incubator(孵化器) that works with startups, big businesses and local governments to (7) innovative solutions based on the ideas of collaborative consumption. she has consulted to fortune 500 companies and leading (8) organizations around the world on (9) and innovation (10) , and was a former director at the william j. clinton foundation. (6)
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how can you protect your money when making investment?
a very important thing for investment is to ensure the way to balance.
the asset allocation should be the purpose of making your investment.
the more risk you’d like to take, the more profit you’ll make.
please dictate the script of the news in "assignment of w6: dictation"
choose the best answer to each of the following questions. 音频4 1. what is the text mainly about?
which of the following is not mentioned in the lecture?
you are going to hear a passage about high-context culture and low-context culture. listen carefully and fill in the missing information. 音频3（请将音频调至18秒开始,播放至结束） high-context culture refers to societies or groups where people have close connections over a long period of time. many 1________ of cultural behavior are not made explicit（明确的） because most members know what to do and what to think from years of 2_________ with each other. high-context culture relies heavily on 3_________, often nonverbal 4________ to maintain social 5_________. it can be found in asia, most of latin america, africa and middle east countries. low-context culture refers to societies where people tend to have many connections but of shorter 6________ or for some specific reason. in these societies, cultural behavior and beliefs may need to be 7________ explicitly so that those coming into the cultural environment know how to behave. low-context culture uses language primarily to express 8________, feelings and ideas as directly as possible. the lowest context cultures are germany, britain, the united states, switzerland and scandinavian countries. 1.
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listen to the text for the first time and choose the right answers to questions you hear. 音频6 1. what is the text mainly about?
which of the following countries tend to “me” culture?
now let’s listen to the text again and decide whether the following statements are true, false or not given.(用t,f,ng表示) 1.all americans put strong emphasis on iniduality.
the two basic types of culture mentioned in the text are inidualistic culture and collectivistic culture.
china is the most “we” country on the planet.
people from different cultures are unable to dance together.
cheating is acceptable in middle east countries.
please dictate the script of the news in "assignment of w7: dictation"
choose the best answer to each of the following questions. 音频1 1.what is the passage mainly about?
which of the following only belongs to chinese high-speed trains?
you are going to hear a passage about high-speed rail (hsr) in china. listen carefully and fill in the missing information. 补录3 high-speed rail (hsr) in china refers to any railway in china with 1. train service at the speed of 2. km/h or higher as internationally recognized. by this definition, china has the world's 3. hsr network with over 16,000 km of track in service as of december 2014which is more than the rest of the world's high-speed rail tracks 4. , and a length of 16,775.5 km is 5. or in planning. since high-speed rail service in china was 6. on april 18, 2007, daily ridership has grown from 237,000 in 2007 to 2.49 million in 2014, making the chinese hsr network the most 7. used in the world. cumulative ridership had reached 2.9 billion by october 2014. 1.
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listen to the passage for the first time, focus on the global idea of the passage and then choose the right answers to the questions you hear. 音频3 1.what is america’s challenge in the 21st century according to the passage?
how many forms of transportation in new york are mentioned in the passage?
now let’s listen to the passage again and decide whether the following statements are true, false or not given. 音频3 there are 7500 airports in america.
chicago has a powerful but aging transportation network.
on a weekday morning, there can be about 3.2 million people in manhattan.
grand central terminal is the busiest commuter center in america.
now in exercise 1, you will listen to two british students talking about their favorite means of transportation in shanghai and try to identify the expressions they used to support their opinions and connect their ideas to each other. exercise 1 音频0178 how did becka respond to anna’s choosing shared bikes as her favorite form of transportation?
how many reason(s) did becka give to support her opinion that metro is the best form of transportation in shanghai?
choose the best answer to each of the following questions. 音频3 1. what is the speaker mainly talking about?
why did the speaker show us the picture about a swimmer, a rowboat, a sailboat, and a tugboat?
which of the following is true, according to the text?
listen carefully and fill in the missing information. 音频2 drug development is the process of bringing a new pharmaceutical drug to the market once a lead 1_____ has been identified through the process of drug discovery. it includes pre-clinical research on 2_____ and animals, clinical trials on humans, and may include the step of obtaining regulatory approval to market the drug. the full cost of bringing a new drug to market – from discovery through 3_____ trials to approval – is complex and controversial; typically it is hundreds of millions or billions of u.s. dollars. candidates for a new drug to treat a disease might theoretically include from 5,000 to 10,000 chemical compounds. on average about 4_____ of these will show sufficient promise for further evaluation using laboratory tests, mice and other test animals. typically, about 5_____ of these will qualify for tests on humans. 1.
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which of the following is not true according to the conversation?
2. being a man is a pre-existent condition. ( )
3. japan doesn’t have a nationalized health insurance program. ( )
4. we should ensure that the insurance companies aren't too powerful. ( )
5. private healthcare is more popular in the states. ( )
please dictate the script of the news in "assignment of w11: dictation"