B listen again. Supply the missing information about Lick Observatory and the largest telescope

in it.

C Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the material. Complete the chart by comparing the 19th century telescope with the modern ones. Then answer the questions.

Question:

1. Why does the speaker say that those telescopes are overlooking the world of computer age manufacturing?

Because Lick Observatory is near “Silicon Valley”, a region of the state’s high-technology.

2. Why is Lick Observatory a memorial to the businessman from whom it got its name?

Because Lick Observatory was built on his estate and he was buried at the base of the telescope at his own request.

3. What does Mr. Stone mean by saying “it’a trade-off”?

By using the 19th century telescope, you have a feeling of romance with direct viewing with the human eyes. By using the modern devices, you lose that romance but gain the efficiency. That’s an exchange.

Part IV    The National Climatic Data Center

A Complete the outline according to what you hear about NCDC in U.S.A.

Outline

I.General information about NCDC

       A.establishment

          formed in 1951, as a record center for America’s Department of Commerce

B. headquarters

          in the southern city of Asheville, North Carolina

        C.equipment used to learn about the weather

satellites, radar, solar radiation systems, airplanes, ships

II. Functions

    A.collecting weather records gathered by a number of weather observers and U.S. government agencies

    B. collecting weather records from around the world

C.assisting in production of written records, weather maps and pictures

    D. producing publications about earth environment

    E. receiving requests for information from all over the world

B Now listen again. Focus on some specific information and answer the question.

    1. Could you mention some of the weather observers and government agencies that provide weather records for the NCDC?

The Department of Defense, the National Weather Service, the coastguard

2. Why do we say that some of the information help by the NCDC is very old?

The office has written weather observations made by early American diplomat Benjamin Franklin and by the third President of the U.S.

3. How can you get the written records, weather maps and pictures apart from asking the NCDC?

You can get the information by computer, microfilm and telephone.

4. Could you mention some of the publications produced by the NCDC?

One has monthly and yearly records about weather conditions in about 270 American cities. Another publication has monthly reports from 1500 observation stations around the world

5. How many requests did the NCDC receive last year?

The center had more than 900 000 requests from government officials, business owners, weather researchers and the general public last year.

Part V Do you know…?

Listen to the science report. Fill in the missing information.

Part IV      Reminder of key points in this unit (Omit)

课后练习

1.Listen to the VOA or BBC

2.Extra work: English on line

第四章  Reports on Disasters & Accidents(Book 3)

教学内容

Part I  Getting ready

A.(Omit)

B.You are going to hear some brief news item. Supply the missing words.

vA firebomb went off in a busy shopping area in east Belfast last night killing one policeman and injuring several bystanders.

vFlorida authorities say more than 1 000 homes were destroyed by the tornadoes, which ripped through the central part of the state.

vA dramatic development in the explosive situation on Green Isle: a car ferry from Northbridge to Greenport has been taken over by a group of extremists calling themselves the “Green Action Front”

vRelief workers in South Korea have finally gotten a break from the severe weather that has hampered efforts to recover from flooding. The flooding and mudslides last month have killed more than 270 people and left thousands homeless.

vA bank in Manchester was robbed at gunpoint yesterday as 5 men burst in at lunchtime wearing masks and carrying shotguns. The robbers escaped with 10 000 pounds.

vFlorida was hit yesterday afternoon by a hurricane of up to 100 miles an hour. Twenty people are believed to be dead and over 100 injured.

vThe Greek airliner that was hijacked and flown to Algeria on Tuesday is now on its way back to Athens.

Part II Hurricanes & tornadoes

A You are going to hear a news item. While listening for the first time, write down some key words in the notes column. After the second listening, answer the following questions.

Questions:

  1.What is the news item mainly about?

    The news item if about a storm in India.

2. How many people could have died?

    About 2000.

3. How strong were the winds?

    The winds were up to 75 miles an hour.

4. Who came to help?

The Indian army.

5. What consequences were brought about apart from casualties?

   Homes were flattened, crops were destroyed, transport links were cut, and houses collapsed.

  6 . How many people are thought to have died when a ferry sank?

More than 40 people.

7. How many people have been evacuated?

    Over 100 000 people.

B  Listen to the following news item. While listening for the first time, take down some key words in the left-hand column. After the second listening, answer the following questions.

C  Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the news item. De the multiple choice.

1. Most flights are going to be normalized c ___

   a. in a week             b. by next Tuesday

   c. tomorrow             d. tonight

2. There will be serious delays on the b___ motorways on the coming weekend.

  a. French and Italian   b. German and Italian

  c. Swiss and German   d. French and Swiss

3. The damage to homes property in France is expected to be at least d ___.

  a.40 000 000 francs    b.400 000000 francs

  c.4 000 000 francs      d.4 000 000 000 francs

4. Motorists and rail travelers in b__ are not expected to travel during the next few days.

  a. Germany             b. Switzerland

  c. Northern             d. France

Part

III  Earthquakes

A You are going hear a news item about an earthquake. Write down every word as a dictation. It will be read three times. First reading, read from beginning to end. Second reading, read with pauses. Third reading, read without pauses again.

Another earthquake, the fifth in three days, hit Japan last night. Hundreds of homeless since he earthquakes started. Many of the homeless have begun to make themselves makeshift shelters from the rubble. Electricity, gas and water supplies have also been seriously disrupted. Experts believe that the country will be hit by more quakes during the next 48 hours.

B Listen to a news item carefully. While listening to it, write down some key words in the notes column.

C Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the news item and fill in the missing information.

Part IV More about the topic: Earthquake Tips

Now listen to a passage about earthquake tips. The following phrases describe what you should do and should not do when an earthquake hits. Put these phrases into the correct column.

nProtect your head with your arms.

nListen to the radio or watch TV for emergency bulletins.

nStay near the window

nTelephone you friend to see if they’re OK.

nStay inside

nLeave right away

nWatch out for falling objects

nGo on driving

nGive first aid, if necessary

nUse the elevators

nDuck under a desk or sturdy table

nUse flashlights when gas is leaking

nHold onto your cover

nRush for exits

nCheck for fire

Part V  Do you know…?

You are going to hear a passage about mushrooms. Listen carefully and do the multiple choice with the help of the notes you have taken in the notes column.

1. You cannot get mushrooms by.   a

a. searching for them in the water

b. Searching for them in the wild

c. buying them in stores      

d. growing them

2. Which of the following is not an American way of cooking mushrooms?  d

     a. They make mushroom bread.

     b. They make mushroom salad.

     c. they stew mushrooms with onions in butter.

     d. they fry mushrooms in oil.

3. Which of the following statements is true?   C

a. People can grow mushrooms on trees alive.

b. Most of the mushrooms are poisonous.

c. There are no green mushrooms.

d. Edible mushrooms are very nutritious.

4. Some years ago in Russia, __ people died of eating poisonous mushrooms.

 a. 30       b. 20       c. 300       d. 200

5. Farmers in France sometimes use __ to find mushrooms hidden under the ground.

     a. satellites                      b. chickens

 c. laser lights                   d. pigs

6. Which of the following statements is not true? C

 a. Next week, we will know how to grow mushrooms.

     b. The attempt to oust the then Russian President Gorbachev in 1990 was not successful.

     c. Mushrooms can only be found in certain parts of the world.

     d. Many people in Russia love hunting mushrooms.

Part VI Reminder of key points in this unit (Omit)

课后练习

1.Listen to the VOA or BBC

2.Extra work: English on line

第五章   People & Places [1] (Book 3)

教学内容

Part I Getting ready

A. (Omit)

B.     You are going to hear some sentences describing different countries. Listen carefully and complete the following chart. Pay special attention to the numbers.

Part II Canada

A. The following passage is a general description of Canada. While listening to it, write down some key words in the notes column.

B. Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the passage and supply the missing information in order to complete the outline.

Outline

I. A brief introduction of Canada

      A. size: second only to the former Soviet Union

      B. population: 26 million people

C. area:

       1. the Great Lakes in the south

       2. the Rocky Mountains in the west

3.the Arctic islands in the north

2. 

II. Great variations in climate

    A. in winter:

      1. Weather: extremely cold

2. Clothing: a heavy overcoat and a fur hat

B. in summer:

      1. Weather: warm on the whole

      2. Clothing: lightweight clothing

III. People in Canada

   A. different races in Canada:

     1. Half a million American Indians

 2. A million Germans

3. Smaller numbers of Italians, Ukrainians and Inuit

B.official languages: English and French

C. 

IV. Eating out in Canada

   A. seafood: Pacific salmon, lobsters and clams

   B. meat dishes: moose steaks and beefsteaks

   C. ethnic foods

   D. the sweet course: waffles served with maple syrup

   E. drinks: good beer but not good local wines

V. Shopping in Canada

   A. having some of the world’s most modern shopping centers

B. goods buys in Canada:

     1. Moccasins

     2. woolen gloves and sweaters

     3. wood carvings

     4. leather goods

     5. maple syrup

VI. The monetary system in Canada

   A. the unit of currency: the Canadian dollar

 B. banking hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Thursday, till later on Fridays

Part III Traveling Around Australia

A.                 Nancy is planning to travel around Australia. She’s talking to David about her trip. Listen carefully to what he tells her about Australia and complete the following chart.

B. Now listen to the dialogue again. After that some statements will be read to you. Decide whether they are true or false. Put “T” or “F” in the brackets.

   1. (T)        2. (F)        3. (F)        4.(T)    

   5. (F)        6. (T)        7. (F)

Part IV   More about the topic: The Story of Denver

The following passage is about the city of Denver. While listening for the first time, don’t forget to write down some key words in the notes column. After the second listening, supply the missing information in order to complete the outline.

Outline

I. Geographical description

     A. altitude: 1.6 kilometers/one mile above the sea level (standing on the step of the State Capitol Building)

     B. population:

      1. In Denver: 470000 people (the 26th largest city in the U.S.)

      2. In the area around Denver: 1600000 people

C. climate

      1. More than 300 days of sunshine a year

      2. About 35 centimeters of rain and snow a year

II. Business and marketing center (for the Rocky Mountain area)

   A. more than 1500 manufacturing companies

      1. Main activity: food processing

2. Other factories making equipment for the defense, space, high technology and transportation industries

      3. gold production

B. the computer and communications industries

      1.offering the third highest number of hi-tech jobs in relation to the population

      2.center for companies that do business in other countries

III. Tourism in Denver

A. the Colorado History Museum

B.the Denver Museum of Natural History

C. Denver International Airport

      1. The largest airport in North America

2. Almost 90 000 passengers landing each day

   D. the State Capitol Building (the top covered with 500 g of gold)

   E. the largest city park system in the nation

   F. Larama Square: a business area filled with old buildings, gas light and vehicles pulled by horses

Part V   Do you know…? (Omit)

Part VI   Reminder of key points in this unit(Omit)

课后练习

1.Listen to the VOA or BBC

2.Extra work: English on line

第六章   People & Places  [II]  (Book 3)

教学内容

Part I Getting ready

A.(Omit)

B. You are going to hear an interview with a man who has just been to New York. After listening, please read the following statements. If the statement is about what New York is now like, use a “√” for it. If it is not, use a “○” for it.

Statements:

(√) 1. People in New York are very friendly.

(√) 2. People in New York don’t have time to care about other people.

(√) 3. People in New York are always eating as they walk in the streets.

(○) 4. People in New York are very rude.

(√) 5. New Yorkers always talk about money and how much things cost.

Part II New Zealanders

A You are going to hear a passage telling you something about the people in New Zealand and how they live.while listening for the first time, write down some key words in the notes column. After the second listening, complete the following outline by filling in the missing information.

Outline

I.Introduction

  A.location: an island country in the South Pacific Ocean

  B.population: 2 575 000 people

II.Education in New Zealand

  A.education charges: free education for children from ages 7 to 19

  B.compulsory education: for children between the ages of 7 and 15

C. the Government Correspondence School: for children who live far from schools

III.Way of life

  A.living standards on the whole: one of the highest in the world

  B.housing: mainly one-story wooden homes

  C.food: meat and butter

IV.Recreation

  A.books, magazines and movies

  B. musical and theatrical performance

  C.radio and television

  D. concerts given by the National Symphony Orchestra

  E. opera and ballet

V.Sports

  A.favorite holiday activities: camping, boating, hunting and fishing

  B.horse racing

  C.a national game: rugby football

  D.other team sports: soccer, cricket, basketball, and field hockey

B. Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the passage. After that some statements will be read to you. Decide whether they are true or false. Put “T” or

   “F” in the brackets.

   1.(F)     2.(F)      3.(T)      4.(T)      5.(F)      6.(T)

Part III What do you think of Britain?

A Four people are telling the interviewer their opinions about life in Britain.While listening for the first time, write down some key words in the notes column. After the second listening, complete the following chart by filling in proper words and phrases (mainly adjectives) you have heard

B  Now listen to the interview again and answer the following questions.

1.       What inferences can be drawn about the food in Jamaica?_

 It must be tasty and full of flavor.

2.       According to Usha, which two seasons are the loveliest time of the year in Britain?

 Spring and autumn

3.       Why would Usha like to live in the countryside in Britain?

Because the city life is fast

4.       How long has Spiro lived in Britain?

For seven years

5.       How does Spiro compare Greek food with English food?

 There is a wider selection of dishes in Greek food.

6.       Among all the four interviewees, who do you think is very good at making friends?

Usha is very good at making friends.

Part IV More about the topic: Native peoples of Alaska

The following passage describes three groups of native peoples living in  Alaska. While listening for the first time, don’t forget to write down some key words in the notes column. After the second listening , supply the missing information in order to complete the outline.

Outline

I. Eskimos

A.       Means of livelihood

            1. sea mammals

            2. fish

            3. Caribou

            4. reindeer

B.      Housing

            1. at present. frame houses heated by fuel oil

            2. in the past: sod and driftwood huts heated by seal-oil lamps

  C.       Well-known abilities, arts and crafts

            1. hunting

            2. ivory  carving and others

II. Aleuts

    A. language: related to , yet very different from that of  the Eskimos

    B. means of livelihood

         1. depending  on the sea for food

         2. operating fishing boats

         3. working in fish canneries

III. Indians

     A. the Indians living in the interior

         1. origin: coming from Canada

         2. Means of livelihood:hunting, fishing, trapping

B. the Indians living near the sea

         1. Crafts: carving, basket making and totem poles

         2. means of livelihood

             a. fishing

             b. operating fishing boats and canneries

             c. other occupations: logging, shopkeeping and working in government offices

Part V  Do you know…?

1.(T)      2.(T)     3.(F)   4.(F)     5.(F)      6.(T)     7.(F)

课后练习

1.Listen to the VOA or BBC

2.Extra work: English on line

第七章   Aspects of Education  (Book 3)   

教学内容

Part I Getting ready

A (Omit)

B You are going to hear some advice about learning a language. Complete the following paragraphs.

1. People are delighted if you can speak their language, and they don’t care how well you speak it. They are not upset when you make mistakes. I think in order to learn, you mustn’t be afraid of making mistakes.

2. I’m a very shy person and it’s not easy for me to talk to strangers. But you have to force yourself to talk to people. That’s what I did and it really helped me.

3. I think the best language learners are people with a sense of humor. Try to laugh at your own mistakes and don’t take yourself too seriously. You’ll find that other people will be sympathetic when you make mistakes.

4. I took two courses in business studies. I read, studied, listened to lectures and took notes in English. It was a very good lectures for me because I didn’t have time to think about the language. I recommend forgetting about the grammar and thinking about the meaning instead.

5. In my experience, learning a foreign language always involves a lot of time, a lot of boring work and lots of problems! In short, if you want to learn another language you have to work hard.

6. Try to read as much as you can. I think that’s the best way to improve your English and to learn more new words I always try to read something in English every day.

Part II  Are you a good language learner?

A You are going to hear some advice on how to be a good language learner. While listening for the first time, add more key words in the notes column. After the second listening, complete the following outline.

Outline

Topic: what makes a good language learner

Characteristics of a good language learner

I. Motivations

A.      instrumental motivation: to learn a foreign language for passing examinations

B.      integrative motivation: to learn a foreign for practical purposes

 (e.g. immigration or marry a speaker of another language)

II. Personality: to be confident

III. Learning skills

    A.having a good ear

    B.efficient revision

C. being able to monitor your own speech

    D. suitable organization of learning generally

IV. Independence

   A.not depending on teacher and classroom learning

   B.making use of 24 hours a day for learning

   C.accepting responsibility for learning

B Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the presentation. Supple the missing words while listening.

    1. The topic we discuss today is an eternal problem, and one to which there’s no real solution.

2. The awareness of the success of out-of-classroom learning provides us with a key to how in-classroom learning can be successful.

    3. Conversely, someone who won’t accept this responsibility is always going to remain at what we call a plateau – they’ve failed to make progress and blame their teachers.

4. In reality it is themselves that they should blame

Part III Foreign accents

A You are going to hear the first section of a passage by Sidney Rudgeon, a tourist guide, on his attitude to the way foreigners speak English. While listening for the first time, focus on the key words, add more key words if you can in the left-hand column. After the second listening, complete the summary in the right-hand column with the help of the notes.

B You are going to hear the second of the passage by Sidney Rudgeon, a tourist guide, on his attitude to the way foreigners speak English. While listening for the first time, focus on the key words, add more key words if you can in the left-hand column. After the second listening, complete the summary in the right-hand column with the help of the notes.

Part IV  More about the topic: How to Enlarge Your Vocabulary

Three students of English are discussing how they try to learn new vocabulary. Listen to the conversation and tick (√) what way each student uses.

Part V Do you know…?

A (Omit)

B The following is a casual but slightly academic conversation about some adaptations of English into French or vice versa. Listen carefully to complete the chart.

Part  VI  Reminder of key points in this unit(Omit)

课后练习

1.Listen to the VOA or BBC

2.Extra work: English on line

第八章      Aspects of Education [II] (Book 3)

教学内容:

Part I Getting ready

A (Omit)

B Tom and Ann are discussing the advantages and disadvantages of a private school. Listen to the conversation carefully and then read the following statements. If it is an opinion that both Tom and Ann agree on, use a “√” for it. If it is not, then use a “○” for it.

(√)1. A private school usually has smaller classes.

(○)2. The sports facilities in a private school are usually better than those in a public school.

(○)3. Although private schools are expensive, they are worth it.

(√)4. In a private school, one can have a wider choice of subjects.

(○)5. A private school is sure to be better than a public school.

Part II Home schooling

A In this section you are going to hear a passage about home schooling. While listening for the first time, add more key words in the left-hand column. After the second listening, answer the following question.

B Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the passage. While listening, pay special attention to how and what David Guterson and his wife try to teach their children on different occasions. Then complete the following chart with what you hear on the tape.

Part III UK or US education?

A John James, an American and Peter Davies, an Englishman are arguing about whether specializing early is good or not. Listen to the pros and cons of it carefully. While listening for the first time, write down the key words in the notes column. After the second listening, complete the following chart by filling in the missing information.

B In this section, John James and Peter Davies go on to argue about whether one should study a wide range of subject. Listen to the pros and cons of it carefully. While listening for the first time, write down the key words in the notes column. After the second listening, complete the following chart by filling in the missing information.

Part IV  More about the topic: Co-education or Segregated Schools?

You are going to hear a passage about co-education and segregated education. While listening for the first time, take down some key words in the notes column. After the second listening, complete the following outline.

Outline

I. One chief aim of education

     to equip future citizens with all they require to take their place in adult society

II. Disadvantages of a segregated school

   A. possible shock for people when they enter adult society

   B. boys and girls being made to feel that they are a race apart

III. Advantages of a co-educational school

   A. offering children a true version of society in miniature

        1. boys and girls having the opportunity to get to know each other

        2. boys and girls having the opportunity to learn to live together

3. boys and girls being able to compare themselves with each other in different areas

        4.boys being able to play the male parts and girls to play the female parts in a play

B. encouraging healthy attitude to life

       1.helping dispel illusions that women are mysterious creatures

       2.helping dispel illusions that men are romantic heroes

       3.helping overcome some of the physical and emotional problem at the at the awkward stage of adolescence

IV. Conclusion

Part V Do you know…?

Statements:

  1. In 1704, the first work similar to modern encyclopedia books was published in Britain

  2. In 1732, the first encyclopedia to include life stories of living people was published.

3. In 1751, two Frenchmen published an encyclopedia in their country.

4. In 1768, the first modern encyclopedia – the Encyclopedia Britannica was written in Scotland

5. The new electronic encyclopedia has 72 000 reports, among them 7 000 cannot be found in its boos from.

6. The new electronic encyclopedia has more than 8 000 pictures and mote than 1 000 maps.

7.hese new electronic encyclopedias cost about 70 to 125 dollars.

Part VI  Reminder of key point in this unit (Omit)

课后练习

1.Listen to the VOA or BBC

2.Extra work: English on line

第九章   Briefing on Taxation and Insurance Policies  (Book 4) 

教学内容

Part 1 Getting ready

A ( Omit)

B Listen to five sentences. Write down the numbers described and the key words that help you get the answer.

 Example: You will hear: Our last claim was for£ 2 000, but this one will be three times that.

       Please write down: Key words: 2000/three times

                           Answer: 6000

C  Listen to the following dialogues. Complete the exercises.

Dialogue one: Complete the statements.

1.       The man earns about £30 000 with bonuses and 24% of his income goes in tax.

2.       His wife works as well because they’re trying to clear their overdraft.

3.       Their money mainly goes on food and hobbies, such as sailing and riding.

Dialogue two: Answer the questions.

1.       What was stolen yesterday?

A brand new video was stolen.

2.       Was it insured? How do you know?

Yes .The speaker paid the premium last week.

Dialogue three: Complete the chart.

Part 2  Briefing on personal taxation

A The following is the transparency for the presentation. Listen carefully and complete the following outline. Pay special attention to the numbers.

                                  Outline

Ⅰ.Structure of personal taxation 

A. rates

1.lower rate: up to £ 23 700:25%

2.higher rate: above £23 700: 40%

B. allowances

1.pension: maximum 17.5% to 40%

2.mortgage interest relief: 7%

    Ⅱ. Collection of personal tax

A.      income tax –PAYE

B.      National Insurance

1.       employee’s contribution: 9%

2.       employee’s contribution:5% to 10%

B Now listen again. Complete the following statements.

1.       According to the speaker, UK personal taxation is both simple and relatively low.

2.       The new legislation recently introduced by the government is that married couples can opt for separate taxation.

3.       The tax relief on a 65-year-old man’s pension is 40%

4.       PAYE stands for Par As You Earn. The scheme means the tax is collected direct from the employer before he makes out the monthly salary check or bank transfer to the employee.

5.       Taxable income means the income in which the deduction and the allowance have been cxcluded.

Part III Should I buy an insurance policy? (1)

 A  Listen to the dialogue. Write down the key points. Then complete the paragraph.

Mr. Jackson is interested in taking out an insurance policy because he’s been told that it is a good way to save money. He would like to have a lump sum for moving away, buying a house or something like that when he retires.

   B  Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the dialogue. Answer the questions with key words.

1.       According to the insurance salesman, what are the two ways to decide how much one should pay to buy an insurance policy?

A.      a fixed objective in mind/ how much to pay each month

B.      a fixed objective each month in mind/how much to produce over some years

2.       If one is interested in saving for two or three years, should he buy a life insurance? Why?

No/regular& systematic/short-term/bank/Building Society

Part 4 More about the topic: Should I Buy an insurance Policy? (Ⅱ)

   A  Listen to the dialogue. Write down the key points. Then complete the paragraph and answer the question with key words.

According to the insurance Salesman, as Mr. Jackson is an unmarried man without any dependents, not in a self-employed position, he has no need for that type of life insurance at the moment.

Question:

What is good for a shop-keeper if he buy a life insurance?

A.      accumulate capital/expand business/end of term

B.      saving to produce a pension

B Now try this: listen to a more authentic version of the dialogue.

Part 5 Do you know…?

  Listen to the conversation. Decide whether the statements are true or false. Put “T” or “F” in the brackets.

  (T) 1. the currency used in Iceland is krona.

  (F) 2. In Iceland eating out is expensive and drinks cost about one and half times as much as they do in the UK.

  (F) 3. Staying in hotels is cheap in Iceland.

  (T) 4. The fish is especially good in Iceland.

  (T) 5. Compared with UK, Iceland is a more expensive country to live in.

Part 6 Reminder of key points in this unit (Omit)

课后练习

1.Listen to the VOA or BBC

2.Extra work: English on line

第十章  Visions of Business （Book 4）

教学内容

Part 1 Getting ready

A (Omit)

B Listen to an economics report about business organizations. Complete the following chart.

Part2 Michael Dell vs. Frederick Smith (1)

 A Michael Dell and Frederick Smith are being interviewed at the University of Texas.

Listen to the first part of the interview and then complete the following profiles.

B Listen  again and answer  the question.

      What does Michael want from Fred?

     Fred must stay competitive in the following aspexts:

                                         i.          the quality of service

                                       ii.          the breadth of the network

                                      iii.          the unique services needed

                                   iv.                                          the cost

Part 3 Michael Dell vs. Frederick Smith (11)

 A Listen to the second part of the interview. Focus on the concept of supply chain. Complete the following two lists.

B Listen again. What are the CEOs’ answers to the student’s question?

  Question: What keeps you going and what have you left to accomplish?

 Michael

Frederick

Part 4 More about the topic: The Business Plan

    Listen of the most fundamental steps toward a successful business is the business plan. It doesn’t matter whether your company is a large one or a small one. What does matter is having a business plan to make the idea a reality, A plan is essential for any business. It is like a map for your business as to where you’re going to go. And a business plan is the very best way to get started because when you do a business plan you go from “A” to “Z” in figuring out every aspect: how much money you need: how many people you’ll need; whether you’ll need people. It gives you a way of predicting where the business may go so you can position your-self to respond intelligently and use the least amount of money. So a business plan is even more critical for those budding entrepreneurs that don’t have much money. For it can help to use the limited resources in the very best way.

Part 5 DO you know..?

Part6 Reminder of key points in this unit (Omit)

课后练习

1.Listen to the VOA or BBC

2.Extra work: English on line

第十一章   Fame and Fortune   （Book 4）

教学内容

Part 1 Getting ready

   A

   B Listen to a recording about the life of Bill Gates. Fill in the blanks while listening.

Part 2 Bill Gates’ new rules

   A You are going to hear an excerpt of Bill Gate’s new book Using a Digital Nervous System. Note down the key words in the notes column. Then match column A with column B.

Column A                Column B

1980s                                      velocity

1990s                                      quality

2000s                                      re-engineering

B Listen again. Complete the 12 rules for the digital age.

1.       Insist that communication flow through e-mail.

2.       Study sales data online to share insights easily.

3.       shift knowledge workers into high-level thinking.

4.       Use digital tools to create virtual teams.

5.       Convert every paper process to a digital process.

6.       Use digital tools to eliminate single-task jobs.

7.       Create a digital feedback loop.

8.       Use digital systems to route customer complaints immediately.

9.       Use digital communication to redefine the boundaries.

10.   Transform every business process into just-in time delivery.

11.   Use digital delivery to eliminate the middle man.

12.   Use digital tools to help customers solve problems for themselves.

Part 3 Great business deals?

  A Listen to the recording. You’ll hear about two businessmen and some of the deals they made. Note down the key words in the notes column. Then fill the gaps in the following chart with information give in the recordings.

1933 Seller: THE CANADIAN NATIINAL STEAMSHIP COMPANY

 Place                  Product          Price          Purchaser  

 Canada               Ten vessels   $20 000 per ship         Aristotle Onassis

1923-1925 Seller: ARTHUR FURGUSON

Place                    Product               Price                        Purchaser

London                Trafalgar              £6 000                    an American

London                Big Ben                          £1 000                      a tourist

London                Buckingham Palace          £2 000                      another tourist

Washington           The White House       $100 000down payment         a Texan

New York             The Statue of Liberty      $100 000                                     an Australian

B Listen again, and then work out the outcome of the two persons by filling in the gaps.

  Outcome1: shipping began to boom when the world depression ended and Aristotle Onasis became a millionaire.

  Outcome2: Arthur Furguson was identified, recognized, arrested and imprisoned for fraud for five years, After his release he retired to California and lived a life of luxury.

Part 4 More about the topic : Walt Disney

  You are going to hear part of a broadcast about the life of Walt Disney. Complete the unfinished sentences below.

1.       Walt Disney first studied cartooning by doing a correspondence course.

2.       The first character that Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks invented was Oswald the Rabbit.

3.       Mickey first appeared in Steamboat Willie, which was the first talking cartoon film.

4.       Mickey’s voice was provided by Walt Disney himself.

5.       Walt was not a good artist but he was an amazing storyteller.

6.       Many of the famous Disney characters were first drawn by Ub Iwerks.

7.       Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1935) was the first feature-length cartoon film- it required 2 000 000 drawins and three years’ work.

8.       Disney was one of the first film producers to see the potential of TV.

9.       Disney land in Los Angeles opened in 1955 at a cost of $17 000 000.

10.   Disney’s films are sometimes criticized for lack of taste and vulgarity but they still appeal to children of all ages.

Part 5 Do you know…?

  Listen to the recording. You’ll hear about the three best real estate deals in the history  of America. Find the answers to the following questions.

1.       How much was paid for the whole of Manhattan Island in 1626?

$24 worth of kettles, axes and cloth.

2.       How much can an office block in New York cost now?

$80 000 000

3.       How much did Napoleon sell the entire Mississippi Valley for in 1803?

$ 27 000 000

4.       What was the price per hectare? (2.5 acres≈ 1 hectare)

About 12 cents.

5.       How big was the United States before this deal?

About 800 000 square miles.

6.       How big was the United States after this deal?

About 1 600 000 square miles.

7.       What much did the Tsar of Russia sell Alaska for in 1876?

$ 7 200 000 worth.

8.       What was the Price per hectare?

About 5 cents.

9.       How much gold has Alaska yielded?

$ 750 000 000 worth.

10.   How much coal is there in Alaska?

An estimated 100 000 000 000 tons.

课后练习

 1.Listen to the VOA or BBC

2.Extra work: English on line

第十二章   Business Success (Book 4)

教学内容

Part 1 Getting ready

  A (Omit)

  B At a trade fair. Hubert and Usugi are exchanging information about some products, product ranges and preces. Listen to their conversation carefully and complete the chart by filling in the correct numbers.

Part2  Witty Ways to Success

  A You are going to hear a passage about how to win success in your career. Listen carefully and don’t forget to take down some key words in the notes column.

  B Now listen to the pallage again. Fill in the missing information with key works.

Part 3 Technology in doing business

A In this section you are going to hear a passage about how technology affects the way companies do business. While listening for the first time, take down some key works in the lift-hand column. After the second listening, fill in the blanks in order to complete the major points.

B Now listen to the passage again. After that some statements will be read to you .

Decide whether they are true or false. Put “T” or “F” in the brackets.

1. (F)          2. (T)         3 (F)         4. (F)          5. (T)

Part 4 More about the topic: How to improve your Executive image?

A In this section, you are going to hear a passage about how to improve your executive image. While listening for the first time, take down some key words in the notes column. After the second listening, put a tick next to the pictures which most closely match Knapp’s suggestions.

The best way to stand: d

The correct way to wear a jacket: c

The correct timing of hand gestures: a

The best way to sit: b

The correct way to shake hands: a

Part5 Do you know…?

   The following passage is about women-owned small businesses in the United States. While listening for the first time, don’t forget to take down some key words in the notes column. After the second listening, answer the following questions.

1.       How many American workers are employed by women-owned businesses at present?

Ten percent of American workers.

2.       Apart from service, what are some of the other fields where American women are exercising their business talents

Construction, agriculture, communication, retail, manufacturing, engineering and real estate.

3.       According to the owner of a specialty food and spice store in Now York, what are highest on her list of triumphs?

  Her customers’ good will and the friendships she has made made at her store.

4.       Why are women-owned businesses more stable and safer companies for which to work?

Because women-business owners tend to place more emphasis on nurturing the individual employee’s needs.

课后练习

1.Listen to the VOA or BBC

2.Extra work: English on line

（三）                  教学方法与手段

专业课程的教学方法直接关系到学生各方面能力的培养与提高。课堂教学应以学生为主体、教师为主导，改变过去以教师为中心的教学模式，注重培养学生的学习能力和研究能力。在教学中要多开展以任务为中心的、形式多样的教学活动。在加强基础训练的同时，采用启发式、讨论式、发现式和研究式的教学方法，充分调动学生学习的积极性，激发学生的学习动机，最大限度地让学生参与学习的全过程。引导学生主动积极地利用现有图书资料和网上信息，获取知识，并使学生在运用知识的过程中培养各种能力。同时，要注意教学方法的多样性，要根据不同的教学对象、教学内容、教学目的和要求，选择相应的教学方法，并鼓励教师积极探索新的教学方法。

课堂教学要与学生的课外学习和实践活动相结合。课外学习和实践是课堂教学的延伸与扩展，是培养和发展学生能力的重要途径，应在教师的指导下有目的、有计划、有组织地进行。课外学习和实践活动应以课堂教学的内容为基础，激发学生的学习兴趣，以及培养学生的学习能力、语言综合运用能力、组织能力、交际能力、思维能力和创新能力。活动应面向全体学生，注意发展个性，提倡人人参与，培养合作精神。除参加校内课外学习和实践活动外，还应鼓励学生积极参加与专业相关的各种社会实践活动。

     科学技术的迅猛发展和信息时代的到来，为教育手段的现代化提供了条件和保障，也为英语教学提供了丰富的资源。教学手段的现代化关系到人才培养的质量。要积极采用现代的、多元的和全方位的教学模式，在充分利用原有的电教设备的基础上，积极探索和开发计算机辅助教学。逐步建设计算机网络系统、光盘资料中心以及多媒体自修中心，为更新教学内容、提高教学效率、培养学生有效的学习方法创造条件。同时也为学生提供一个更加灵活、方便、实用和广阔的学习和实践的空间。

五、各教学环节学时分配

六、推荐教材和教学参考资源

教材：
　　《英语听力教程3》（学生用书）(第二版)及《英语听力教程4》（学生用书）(第二版)，张民伦主编，高等教育出版社出版，2006年。
　  参考书目：

1、《英语听力教程3》（教师用书）(第二版)及《英语听力教程4》（教师用书）(第二版)，张民伦主编，高等教育出版社出版，2006年。
2、《新编高等学校英语专业四级考试指南》陈汉生主编，上海外语教育出版社，  2005年。
 

大纲修订人：钟晓菁                       修订日期：2007.3.20

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