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1、精选优质文档-倾情为你奉上Unit 3 Schools and UniversitiesThinking AheadStudents are asked to discuss the following questions in groups. The reference answers for the questions are offered below:1. Do you like your university? Describe your dream university. Well, I love it. It is awesome! Ive never had so much f
2、un or learned so much about a topic, or most importantly, learned so much about myself. Ive met so many great and diverse people and been in situations that I never thought Id ever be in. I would not trade my years at the university for anything. My dream university is the one where I can breathe th
3、e cool air and chat with my easy-going friends about our common interest freely. The beautiful campus with a lake and extensive parkland greenery is a must. Moreover, I dreamed of joining numerous student clubs and other organizations which demonstrate the breadth of student interests in academic an
4、d career areas, social issues, athletics and much more. In my opinion, studying in a university is an experience that goes far beyond lectures, and the academic life should be dynamic and vibrant（生气勃勃的）. 2. How do you make use of the facilities and resources in your university? My university boasts
5、numerous facilities including library, gym, pub, etc, among which the library and gym are the two which I make full use of. As for me, study is still the priority. The library facility includes traditional reading areas where silence is the rule; there, it is less likely to be distracted by the nois
6、e outside. There are also areas designated for group study where you can communicate and interact with your colleagues for group projects. Also, the enormous collections of the books help to broaden my horizon and the library staff provide us with the effective Internet searching strategy, which ena
7、bles me to study independently. Moreover, being in good physical health is critical to maintaining good academic standing as well as quality of life. The campus gym offers enormous facility with spaces and programs for students at all levels of physical skill and activity. I go to gym three times a
8、week to get good workout. It helps me to relax and release the stress, and concentrate easily on my academic study. Part I Video Time In this part, students will have 2 tasks to accomplish. Task 1In task 1, students will watch a video clip about the University of Oxford, one of the leading universit
9、ies in the world, and then do the exercises as required. Before watching, students are supposed to read the words, expressions and cultural notes related to the video.TranscriptThe University of OxfordOxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, a city that lives and breathes educa
10、tion, a place where you can think rigorously, where you can grow intellectually, an institution that has been educating world changing leaders for over 800 years, and draws together the finest men across the globe. At Oxford, you have all the resources of the Oxford University at your fingertips, so
11、me of the finest libraries, academic departments, and research labs in the world. “Oxford is the pre-eminent research university that, when it does things, it does things at the very very highest level. And serious-research universities are places where the cleverest people on the planet think reall
12、y hard about the hardest problems on the planet.”“I would say that the things that strike me the most about Oxford, what I do appreciate about it the most is that it taught me to think again. That the spirit in the air, of learning, of feeling like you are a part of a long legacy of centuries of aca
13、demic excellence, and being around people also who reaffirm that.”As a student at the Oxford University, you become a member of an Oxford college, which contains a wealth of history and tradition. There are 39 different colleges in the university; each has its own academic fellowship and individual
14、student community. The colleges have their own dining hall, library, cultural groups and sports teams. Your college will give you opportunity to meet other brilliant students from all areas of academic study, from astrophysicist to archeologist, from scientists to engineers. Oxford is an ancient and
15、 beautiful city; at the same time, it is modern and vibrant. Whenever things enclose proximity, you can cycle from pubs to parks and from museums to galleries. Oxford has excellent transport connections, and it is one hour from London and Heathrow Airport. Key to Exercises Exercise 1 Watching for De
16、tails Students are asked to watch the video clip and fill in the blanks with the missing information. 1) Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, a city that lives and breathes education, a place where you can think rigorously, where you can grow intellectually, an institution
17、that has been educating world changing leaders for over 800 years, and draws together the finest men across the globe. At Oxford, you have all the resources of Oxford University at your fingertips, some of the finest libraries, academic departments, and research labs in the world. 2) As a student at
18、 the Oxford University, you become a member of an Oxford College, which contains a wealth of history and tradition, the colleges have their own academic fellowship and individual student community. The College has its own dining hall, library, cultural groups and sports teams. 3) Oxford has excellen
19、t transportation connections and it is one hour from London and Heathrow Airport. Exercise 2 Essay Writing The well-respected higher education systems and the prestigious universities abroad attract Chinese young people to study overseas. Students are asked to write an essay entitled The Advantages
20、and Disadvantages of Studying Abroad with no less than 160 words.Sample The Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying AbroadIn recent years, there has been a growing trend toward studying abroad among young people. When pursuing educational opportunities overseas is widely considered as a life-transf
21、orming opportunity, students should take on a number of challenges. Below are some specific advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad. Studying abroad allows one to gain a real knowledge of a new culture and a new language. By interacting and communicating with native speakers daily, students
22、can enhance their foreign language skills. They will simultaneously explore the values and ways of life of the host country. For example, Asian students might be surprised to find that communication in Western countries is starkly open and straightforward, in sharp contrast to the intense use of non
23、-verbal messages in communication in their home countries. Not surprisingly, even simple everyday experiences, such as buying food and mailing letter, can help improve language proficiency and promote culture learning. It gives students new perspectives on how things are done. During their overseas
24、trips, many students will learn how to take care of themselves and live independently. They might have initial difficulties in fulfilling even the simplest tasks at the very beginning, such as grocery shopping, doing laundry, making living arrangements and setting accounts for electricity, but befor
25、e long, they will adapt to the new environment and become self-sufficient. Moreover, by interacting with people from different backgrounds, overseas students can exercise and improve their social skills, an experience which is of great value to their careers later in life. While studying abroad has
26、its advantages, it might have its drawbacks. Most of the students are lack of life experience when they first travel overseas. Failure to cope with the problems that arise from their everyday lives might cause frustration. They feel helpless, suffer homesick and in worse cases, have a breakdown. As
27、suggested above, studying abroad poses both opportunities and challenges. While young people can become polyglots and independent individuals, gain opportunities for personal growth and develop an appreciation of cultural differences, they have to cope with the stress of living oversea. Task 2In tas
28、k 2, students are asked to watch a video clip about the hall of residence in the University of Derby in the UK and then do the exercises as required. Before watching, students are supposed to read the words, expressions and cultural notes related to the video.TranscriptThe Hall of Residence in the U
29、niversity of DerbyLiving in halls is a great opportunity to socialize with hundreds of people from all over the country, and quite likely all over the world. At the University of Derby, every first year who wants a place can have a place in halls, you can apply online once you got an unconditional o
30、ffer, and we guarantee a place to all first years who apply before the 31st August. The university has five city center halls in Derby, and all the halls are a short walk from the university sites. It is really easy to get around city and university buses link all the halls. The buses run regularly,
31、 and you are living in halls, you get vouchers for a number of free trips. Alternatively, if you want to bring your car or a bike, all the halls have car parks and bike sheds. Derby is a great city, with something on most nights: fantastic shopping at the New West Field Center, and a friendly and vi
32、brant atmosphere. It is also close to places like the Peak National Park for walking, biking or climbing. Your room will most likely be one of four or six in a flat, you can choose from a standard room where you share a shower and toilet with your flat mates, and an En-suite room, or a premium en-su
33、ite room, with its own mini-fridge and the use of TV lounge for all the people in the flat. If you have specific health or medical issue, we can also provide you with the room specially-adapted for your needs. Each room has Internet access, and connection to the university network. A phone which com
34、es with free internal calls and a TV aerial point. Your booking fee also covers contents insurance for your room. Hall staff is on hand 24 hours a day, and resident safety is our priority. There is CCTV on all sites and intercom systems in every flat to keep you safe and secure. Our staff has years
35、of experience in dealing with all manner of welfare issues. So you can be sure that you are in safe hands. Living in halls is very good value for money, and compares favorably with private accommodation. Heating, lighting and hot water are all included; once youve paid your whole fees, all you have
36、to budget for is food and going out. Cleaners come to your flat once a week, and cover the kitchen, shower, toilet and other shared areas. But your room is down to you. Each hall has a coin-operated laundry, containing large washers and dryers, so there is no excuse to take washing home at the weeke
37、nds.Every hall also has its own common room, where you can relax and socialize away from your room. These contain wide-screen TVs and DVD players, pool tables and other entertainment. As well as studying, living in halls is also about community, and having time to socialize. The halls run all sorts
38、of activities, and helps you get to know your neighbors better, and make new friends. There are events, such as pool competitions, barbecues and quizzes; and on the first weekend, a welcome-to- halls party. Your time in hall should be a great experience and one that you will never forget. We are her
39、e to support you along the way. Key to Exercises Exercise 1 Making a Sound Judgment Students are asked to watch the short video and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). F 1) Every student who applies for the university can be guaranteed a place in the hall of residence.
40、 T 2) The buses that link the halls are free of charge. T 3) Specially-adapted rooms are provided to the students with health or medical issue. T 4) Each room in the hall of residence has Internet access to the university network. F 5) You can relax and enjoy yourself in your room which contains a l
41、ot of recreational facilities, such as wide-screen TV and DVD players. Exercise 2 Watching for Details Students are asked to watch the short video again and choose the best answers to the questions. 1) B2) C3) BPart II Listening ActivitiesIn this part, students will have 3 listening tasks to accompl
42、ish. Task 1 In task 1, students will listen to an introduction about Freshers Week at university and then do the exercises as required. Before listening, students are supposed to read the words and expressions related to the talk.TranscriptFreshers WeekFreshers Week at universities can be a nerve-wr
43、acking experience. The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, it can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing. October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. Universit
44、ies have something called Freshers Week for their newcomers. Its a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life. However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve
45、-wracking. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join? Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Dont rush into anything that youll r
46、egret for the next three years. Here are some top tips from past students on how to survive Freshers Week:l Blend in. Make sure you are aware of British social etiquette. Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends. l Be hospitable. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices o
47、f toast can give you a head start in making friends. l Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely youll be to meet new people than if youre someone who never leaves their room. l Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when youre in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that yo
48、ure friendly. So with a bit of clever planning and motivation, Freshers Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon youll be passing on your wisdom to next years new recruits.(From http:/www.bbc.co.uk/china/learningenglish/onthetown/re/2008/03/080327_oxford_uni.shtml) Key to ExercisesExercise 1 Making a Sound Judgment Students are asked to listen to the task and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). T 1) Although UK has the excellent education system and some top universities, the newcomers st
