From how to master listening skill LECTURE READY version 1

Practice with Short Passages Fresh man n: a first-year student Example: I had the same problem last year when I was a freshman Hold on v: to wait, to stop Sociology n: the study of socie

Trang 1

PART 1: BASIC COMPREHENSION 4

1 LISTENING FOR MAIN IDEALS 4

1.1 Practice with Short Passages 4

1.1.1 Climatology: 5

1.2 Practice with Long passages 5

1.2.1 School 5

1.2.2 Fundraising 6

1.2.3 Course requirement 6

1.2.4 Climatology 7

1.3 Mini TOEFL iBT 7

1.4 Vocabulary Review 8

2 LISTENING FOR MAIN PURPOSE 9

2.1 Practice with Short Passage 9

2.1.1 Cafeteria 9

2.1.2 Cloning 9

2.1.3 Emperor 9

2.2 Practice with Long Passages 10

2.2.1 Psychology 11

2.2.2 Midterm Exam 11

3 LISTENING FOR MAJOR DETAILS 14

3.2.1 Botany 16

3.2.2 Art 17

3.3 Mini TEFL iBT 17

PART 2: PRAGMATIC UNDERSTANDING 19

4 Unit 4: Understanding the Function of What is said 19

4.2 Practice with Long Passage 20

Trang 2

4.2.1 Music 21

4.2.2 History 22

5 Understanding the Speaker’s Attitude 24

5.1.1 Winter vacation 24

5.1.2 Library 24

5.1.3 Fiber 25

5.1.4 Poetry 25

5.2.1 Sociology 27

5.2.2 Literature 28

PART 3: CONNECTING INFORMATION 30

6 UNDERSTANDING ORGANIZATION 30

6.2.1 Music 32

6.2.2 Animal 32

7 CONNECTING CONTENT 34

7.1 Practice with Short Passage 34

7.2.1 Glaciers 36

7.2.2 Science 36

8 MAKING INFERENCE 39

8.2 Practice with Long Passage 40

8.2.1 Psychology 42

Trang 3

8.2.2 Essay 42

9 CHAPTER 1: THE FIRST DAY IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY CLASS 1

10 CHAPTER 4: GLOBAL BUSINESS: THE CASE OF MTV 2

11 CHAPTER 5: CELEBRITIES AND MEDIA 3

12 CHAPTER 7: HOW SLEEP AFFECTS THINKING? 5

13 CHAPTER 8: The Influence of Geography on Culture 6

14 CHAPTER 9: THE STORY OF FAIRY TALES 7

15 CHAPTER 10: ARCHITECTURE: FORM OR FUNCTION? 8

Trang 4

PART 1: BASIC COMPREHENSION

1.1 Practice with Short Passages

Fresh man (n): a first-year student

Example: I had the same problem last year when I was a freshman

Hold on (v): to wait, to stop

Sociology (n): the study of society and social behavior

Example: I have a sociology class at 2 o’clock The teacher’s name is James Smith.

1 What is the man’s problem?

 He cannot find his classroom.

2 How did the man solve his problem?

 A female student showed him because she was going the same way.

Mathematical Ideas (n): a study in the historical development of mathematical thinking

To be nervous of/about (a): worried about; anxious about

Example: I am going to have mathematical ideas this semester I am a little bit nervous of that

subject because I am not really good at math

Thoroughly (ad): completely  thorough (a): cẩn thận, kỹ lưỡng

 Though (conjunction, ad, as though: dường như, như thể là)

 Throughout (prep, ad): từ đầu đến cuối, khắp

 Through (prep): xuyên qua, qua

A grade (n): an academic mark; a score

Example: If you study them thoroughly, you will even not read the textbook I am bad at math

but I got a good grade

1 What is the man’s problem?

 Mathematical ideals is difficult for him.

Trang 5

2 What does the man have to do to get a good grade?

 Listen to the lectures carefully and do well on the homework.

1.1.1 Climatology:

Physical geography (n): the study of the natural features of the earth’s surface

Climatology (n): the scientific study of the climate

Astronomy (n): the scientific study of the out space

1 What is the main topic of the lectures?  physical geography

2 Which statement is correct about physical geography?

 Physical geography uses many other sciences.

Semester (n): one or two periods that make up a school year

To hand out (v): to give out; to distribute

Example: Some of you may think the tests are too difficult with too many questions But that

is not so As a master of fact, there will be a summary handout every class thissemester And if you study them well, then the tests will be very easy

Participation (n): the act of taking part in an activity or event

1 What is the teacher mainly taking about?  tests and grades

2 What do students do to get a good grade?

 They must study the handouts and actively participate in the class.

1.2 Practice with Long passages

1.2.1 School

To suggest (v): to put forward (đưa ra) a plan or idea

Example: It is really difficult to study without any help Actually, one of my friends told me

that she fail this course before She suggested that I go to the Academic SkillsCenter if I need help

Recommendation (n): advice; proposal

Example: Recommendation letter

Application (n): request; claim (sự đòi hỏi)

To apply for (v) = to fill in/out application form

Trang 6

Example: Do we have to pay for it?  No, it is a free service that the school provides for

students who need it We can just walk in and sign up by completing application

To walk in (v)  to make an appointment (v)

1 What are the students talking about?

 Having tutors for the course.

2 What is the Academic Skills Center?

 It’s a free service that the school provides to students who need tutoring

1.2.2 Fundraising

Volunteer (n): someone who does work without being paid for it

Example: You know I do some volunteer works in m free time, don’t you?

Underprivileged (a): deprived; disadvantaged

Example: I do a lot of work with underprivileged children

Fundraise (v)  fundraiser (n): buổi quyên góp

1 What are the speakers mainly discussing?  Helping children who need help.

2 How does James to want to help children who need help?

 By running a fundraising campaign

1.2.3 Course requirement

Requirement (n): something needed; what is necessary  to require

To meet the requirements = To satisfy the needs

Example: There are the four major requirements you have to remember during this course.

Syllabus (n): an outline of topics for course of study

Oral (a): spoken; not written

Summit (v): to give something to somebody; to hand in  to hand out; to turn in

To gain, earn, get = to achieve  achievement (n) = accomplishment

To expel = kick out (v)  3 late = 1 absence

1 What is the main topic of the lecture?

 The course requirement for good marks

2 How can students receive a good grade?

Trang 7

 Students need to write a course paper about the broad topics discussed in class 1.2.4 Climatology

Climate (n): the general weather condition

Global (a): relating to all the world; worldwide

Example: What about a global climate? … it’s the sum of all of the climates of the planet

added up

Temperature (n): the degree of heat or cold

Decade (n): a period of ten years

Environment (n): the surroundings that we live in

-ology (n): ngành học

1 What is the lecture mainly about?  climate

2 What is the global climate?

 It is a combination of worldwide climates.

1.3 Mini TOEFL iBT

Timely (ad): đúng lúc, hợp thời

1 What is the main topic of this conversation?

 New life at college is a challenge for both

2 What did they decide to see the RA?

 To become the roommate.

3 Why does student B say this: “Wow, you are really far from home out here in New York

City – Yeah, New York is really different from LA This is my first year at the college.It’s a new life for me … almost And I also live in the dorm I hope I can meet many

students as I can and learn something from all of them”?

 He is actually nervous about college life.

4 What is the lecture mainly about?

 Picasso’s great talent

5 According to the lecture, why do the most well-known scholars still find the meaning

of the painting beyond their understanding?

 The painting has a complexity of symbolism.

Trang 8

6 Listening again to part of the lecture, and answer the question What does the professor imply when she says this: “There is a complexity of the symbolism in the painting It doesn’t portray the event directly”?

1.4 Vocabulary Review

Specific (a) detailed and exact

Decade (n) a period ten years

Recommendatio

n (n) a suggestion that someone should have or use somethingbecause it’s good

To explore (v) to examine thoroughly

Brief (ad) shortly; in a concise manner

To disturb (v) to destroy the peace or tranquility of

Nervous (a) sensitive; excitable; timid

Evolution (n) a process to a more advanced stage

Opportunity (n) a time or place favorable for executing a purpose

To combine (v) to mix different elements together

To wrench (v) to pull or twist violently in order to move or remove

To participate (v) to take part in or to join in

Bombardment (n) a strong and continuous bombing attack

Approval (n) A formal or official statement that something is acceptable

To display (v) to put something in a particular place to be seen

1) Let me introduce four major requirements during this course.

2) Let’s talk about tests first.

3) It’s really hard to find the classrooms on this campus

4) No later than the class session, your topic must be approved by me.

5) On the contrary, global warming, for example, has change a lot in the Artic in recent years

6) I am not really good at science

Trang 9

2 LISTENING FOR MAIN PURPOSE

2.1 Practice with Short Passage

2.1.1 Cafeteria

To go over a lesson: ôn lại bài

To tackle (v): tìm cách giải quyết

Besides (ad): in any case

Cafeteria (n): a restaurant where you serve yourself and pay the cashier

1 Why does Cindy ask John about the cafeteria?

 She wants to know the location for Jenny.

2 Why doesn’t Cindy want the food the cafeteria?

 She has a bad memory about the food.

2.1.2 Cloning

Sociology (n): the study and classification of human societies

Cloning (n): making identical (đồng nhất) copies

Ethics (n): motivation based on ideas of right and wrong: đạo đức học

Unexpected (a): unforeseen

Turnout (n): produce

Example: Some people say it is good because it enables vital body parts to grow for sick

people While others say it is bad because it damages the spirit of God Moreover,there are people saying it should be stopped because things can have an unexpectedturnout in science

Touchy (a): sensitive

1 Why do the students discuss cloning?

 Because a student has trouble finding the right topic for sociology class

2 Which reason does Jason say that cloning is bad?

 It ruins the spirit of God.

Trang 10

2.1.3 Emperor

Assassination (n): killing

Innovation (n): a creation resulting from study and experimentation: sự cải tiến

Dignified (a): self-respecting (a): lòng tự trọng

Retirement (n): the state of being retired from one’s business or occupation

Example: All army doctors were entitled to attend the new army’s medical school and were

given dignified titles, land grants, and special retirement benefits Before this,doctors had a fairly low status

1 What is the main purpose of the lecture?

 To illustrate how Roman doctors were in the first century

2 Why did Roman doctors attend the army’s medical school according to the lecture?

 They were keys to the army

Clarify (v): make clear

Intentional (a): by knowing purpose  to intend (v)  intention (n)  intentionally (ad)

 Accidental (a)  accidentally (ad)

On purpose (ad) = by chance (ad): tình cờ

1 What is the main purpose of this talk?

 To explain handball violations in soccer

2 What will follow this lecture?

 The role of intentions in handball violations

2.2 Practice with Long Passages

Concerned (a): involved in or affected by

Wink (n): the blink of an eye

Response (n): an answer or reply

Example: Send your outline to him by e-mail He said e-mail would better for him And I’m

sure you will get his response very quickly

1 What is the main purpose of this conversation?

 The man wants to know if the teacher can review his outline before the test.

Trang 11

2 Why does the woman think everything will work out just fine?

 The teacher will look at the man’s outlines before the exam

Equipment (n): the necessary things for an expedition or voyage

In charge of (ad): in control of = be on duty = responsible for

Rapids (n): a part of river where the current is very fast

Paddle (v): to propel a canoe or small sport with short, light oar used without an oarlock

Tips (n): strategy = technique = suggestion

1 Why is the student asking his friend about rafting?

 He wants to know if rafting is dangerous

2 According to the conversation, why did they go feet first when they fall in the water?

 To avoid hitting a rock or something

2.2.1 Psychology

Complicated (a): difficult to analyze or understand

Example: Why do countries go to war? That is a complicated question

Disagreement (n): a difference of opinion or sentiment (tình cảm)

Negotiation (n): a discussion intended to produce an agreement

Clear the air (phr): to make differences or negative emotions go away (sua tan không khí nặngnề)

Example: When people disagree, they usually try to resolve their differences peacefully

through negotiation; sometimes they clear the air; other times they don’t

1 What is the lecturer trying to show the students?

 War happens because of human nature.

2 According to the lecture, what is not a reason for one nation to argue with another nation?

 Hunting and gathering.

2.2.2 Midterm Exam

Midterm (a): in the middle of academic term

Definitive (a): supplying or being a final or conclusive settlement (cuối cùng, dứt khoát)

Critical (a): forming or having the nature of a turn point

Trang 12

Example: Many of the questions on this exam don’t have definitive answers I wish to assess

your critical thinking ability and your ability to combine ideas

Compile (v): to put together; to construct; to build (làm cái mới bằng cách lấy mỗi thứ 1 cái)

1 Why does the professor explain the midterm exam?

 He wants to help the student get a good grade.

2 According to the lecture, why does the professor suggest the students write trial outlines before the exam?

 It helps students organize their answers well.

Fencing practice (n): tập kiếm

To catch up on/with (v): học để theo kịp

To do chores (v): làm công việc lặt vặt

Spare time = free time = leisure (n):

1 What is the main purpose of this conversation?

 To set appointment for fencing practice

2 Which of the following is not true according to the conversation?

 Peter is not a good friend to Jim.

3 Listen to part of the conversation, and answer the question “What about Monday?

Monday is not good either I haven’t studied sociology at all… I have an exam onTuesday in the afternoon, so I have to catch up on that And don’t you have an essay due

in your English class on Tuesday? Oh, I forgot about that Yeah Anyways, I am going tofinish that during first period at school So, what about Tuesday Uh, I have soccer

practice from 4:00 to 5:30, and after that, I have to do my homework” Why can’t Peter practice fencing with Jim on Tuesday.

 He has an exam, soccer practice, and homework during the day.

Wound (n) any break in the skin or an organ

Argue (v) to debate or discuss

Nourishment (n) a source of materials to nourish the body

Instinctive (a) acting or produced without reasoning

Prompt (v) to give an incentive

Transfusion (n) transferring the blood of one man into another

Familiarity (n) a close or warm friendship

Trang 13

Vital (a) very necessary; highly important; essential

Intentional (a) by conscious design or purpose

Significant (a) important in effect or meaning

Digest (v) to take in or absorb through one’s body

Defend (v) to take action in order to protect something

Affect (v) to influence something or someone to change in some way

Nourish (v) to provide someone or something with the flood that is

necessary

Donate (v) to present or contribute in an effort to help

1) War is as old as organized society.

2) As a matter of fact, I already have some outlines to write.

3) It is now recognized as an international icon for peace.

4) I remember he said email would work better than for him.

5) I bet you knew that you weren’t supposed to use your hands.

6) You can’t put a wall between you and your neighbors when things go wrong

Trang 14

3 LISTENING FOR MAJOR DETAILS

Political science (n): the study of the principles and structure of government and of politicalinstitution

Regret (v): to be distressed about

Politics (n): the art or science of government

Constitution (n): the system of fundamental laws and principles

Get familiar with vocabulary, laws, and events

Example: I have a problem with my political science class Literally, I know nothing about it

and regret taking it I should have dropped the class

1 What subject is the woman concerned about?  Political science

2 What does the man suggest that woman do to do well in political science?

 Concentrate on vocabulary, laws, and events.

Tough (a): difficult

Skip (v): to pass from point to point

Foreign language (n): a language not spoken by the indigenous people of a certain place

Fit (v): to provide a place or time for

Example: You are going to skip a foreign language? Why? You are going to forget it if you

stop using the language?

1 Why doesn’t Cindy take Spanish class next semester?

 Because Mr Rodriguez is not teaching next semester.

2 Why is Annie convincing Cindy to continue to take Spanish class next semester?

 Because Cindy might forget Spanish.

Cell division (n): the process by which a cell divides to form two daughter cells

Phase (n): a stage of development

Disappear (v): to vanish

Inward (a): (vào phía bên trong) inner

Trang 15

 -ward (a, direction): upward, downward, forward (về phía trước)

Produce (v): to make  Product (n)

Example: Mitosis is a process of a cell division As a result of cell division, two daughter cells

are produced from a single parent cell… Mitosis includes four phases calledprophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase

1 What is mitosis?

 Mitosis is a cell division that involves four phases

2 What happens in prophase?

 The chromosome duplicate to form chromatids

Native (a): being such by birth or origin  native language = first language = mother tongue Mediator (n): (người hòa giải) one that reconciles differences between disputants (người tranhluận)

Capture (v): to seize

Diplomatic (a): (ngoại giao) involving diplomacy or diplomats

1 What role did Pocahontas play between the British colony and the Native Americans?

 Pocahontas was a spy for the British colonists

2 What did the marriage between Pocahontas and John Rolfe do to the war between the British colony and Native Americans?

 The marriage ended the war = As we all know, this marriage brought the war to its end

3.2 Practice with Long Passages

Struggle (v): to strive; to give it one’s best shot  get it a shot/try

Thoroughly (ad): completely = carefully = wholly = totally = fully

Earnestly (ad): (nghiêm túc) seriously

Comment (n): a statement of fact or opinion

Impossible (a): cannot be done or cannot happen

Councilor (n) = counselor (n) = academic advisor (n)

Trang 16

Example: She spoke softly and explained thoroughly She answered all of the questions

earnestly I wish all my teacher were like Ms McKenna

Many of her students made that comment in the past, too

I believe so I should have tried harder instead of giving up and neglecting the hardsubjects

1 Why does the student like Ms McKenna so much?

 Ms McKenna spoke softly, explained carefully, and answered all of the questions seriously.

2 What did the student realize at the end of the conversation?

 The student realized that she can do things if she tries hard

Completely (ad): = wholly = totally

Effort (n): the use of physical or mental energy to do something

Amazing (a): causing great surprise or wonder; extraordinary

Tremendously (ad): extremely large in amount, extent, or degree

Be grateful to someone/something: cảm kích, biết ơn ai/ vì cái gì

(n)-ize (v): urbanize, modernize, industrialize

Persuade (v): to talk someone into something = to convince

Satisfy with (v):

Example: … thank you, without your help, I probably would have failed this class You made

economics class so easy and fun for me

Well, you are the one who tried hard and put in the time and effort If you weren’tshowing any effort, I probably wouldn’t have helped you

You encourage me to put in the effort and try my best

It’s my job to help students learn and succeed in the future

You are an amazing teacher I wish you could teach all my classes

I’m sure you are going to meet tremendously talented and helpful teachersthroughout your school life Come by whenever you need help

1 Why is the student grateful to the teacher?

 The teacher encouraged and helped the student to do well in economics class.

2 What does the teacher believe teachers should do for their students?

 Help students to learn and succeed in the future

Trang 17

3.2.1 Botany

Humidity (n): dampness

Respiration (n): an organism exchanging gases with its environment

Dissolve (v): to cause to pass into a solution

Substance (n): that which has mass and occupied space

Example: Topic’s today is on plants and water As you all know, water is very important for

all the living things on the Earth We can’t live without water So do plants Waterplays a very important part in the plants

… I remember learning it in junior high Isn’t it a process which involves water andsunlight

Yes, exactly Let’s see how much you remember what you were taught in juniorhigh Who can tell us about photosynthesis more in detail?

1 What is a process which involves water in plants?

 The process is called photosynthesis.

2 What factors play an important role in the plant respiration process?

 Air movement and humidity play a vital role in the respiration process

3.2.2 Art

Bison (n): a buffalo

Interpret (v): to explain the meaning of

Schematic (v): of, relating to, or in the form of a scheme or diagram

Tribe (n): a group of people with the same race, language, and customs

Example: The animals are mostly of bison, horses, and deer The most common themes in the

cave paintings are large, wild animals such as bison, horse, aurochs, and deer.Anthropologist Abbé Breuil interpreted the painting as being hunting magic That is

to say, they were meant to increase the number of animals

1 What is anthropologist Abbe Breuil’s interpretation of the animal painting?

 The animal paintings were taken as hunting magic, meant to increase the number

of animals

2 How are the paintings of the humans portrayed when compared to the animals?

 They are rare and usually schematic.

Trang 18

3.3 Mini TEFL iBT

Example: Why don’t we stick with a car wash?

1 What do the students think is the top priority in deciding the type of fundraising?

 The top priority is profits.

2 According to the students, why should they have an limited number of items?

 Because more items will attract more customers and increase sales

3 Listen again to part of the conversation, and answer the question “” Why does the man oppose a car wash for fundraising?

 A car wash takes too much time.

4 What subject is dominant in Virginia Woolf’s book A Room of One’s Own?

Convert (v) to persuade or induce to adopt a particular religion, faith, or belief

Semester (n) one of two divisions of 15 to 18 weeks each in an academic year

Mediator (n) one that reconciles differences between disputants

Earnestly (ad) marked by or showing deep sincerity or seriousness

Term (n) a word or group of words having a particular meaning

Effort (n) the use of physical or mental energy to do something

Identical (a) being the same

Dispose (v) to get rid of; to throw out

Interpret (v) to explain the meaning of

Substance (n) that which has mass and occupies space

Dissolve (v) To be mixed with liquid and disappear or to melt

Hinder (v) To make something difficult to progress

Segregate (v) To keep things physically or spiritually apart from each other

Approximate (a) Not precise but close to something

Penetrate (v) To get into or pass through something

1) Once you get to focus on the vocabulary, laws, and events, it will be more interesting

2) As I remember, water is taken up by the roots and travels up to the leaves

3) I’m used to his teaching style.

4) Depending on the plants, some can store water longer than other.

Trang 19

5) Nothing is ever a dream when you try your best.

6) I’d rather wait and take his class.

Trang 20

PART 2: PRAGMATIC UNDERSTANDING

Inquire (v): to ask, to question

Provide (v): to furnish; to supply

Tuition (n): a fee that students pay to gain a higher education

Enroll in (v): to register for; to sign up for

1 Why did the school administrator ask this? “Are you currently enrolled in this school?”

 Because the student need to register if he is not enrolled

2 What is the student trying to find out from the school administrator?

 How to register for summer school

Plan (n): a scheme; a method

Input (n): a contribution; a say

Yosemite (n): a U.S national park

Example: Hey, Tyler What are your plans for this summer?

Oh, I am going on a trip to Yosemite

Wow, lucky you Who are you going with? Are you going to camp out there?

I am going with my family, and we are taking a couple of tents and whole nineyards

When are you going?

We are living on June 25th and coming back on July 2nd

Have you have been to Yosemite

1 What can be inferred from the man’s statement here? “No, this is my first visit I really enjoy going to new places”

 This is his first trip to Yosemite.

2 What does the woman think about Yosemite?

 It is a great place.

Narrative (a): of, or in the form of, storytelling

Trang 21

History (n): past events

Personal (a): of a person; individual

So forth (ad) = so on = etc (et-tecera)

Example: Items should include your hobbies, talents, things you like, dislike, your passion,

goals, dreams, and so forth Please turn in your outline by the next class Thespeeches will begin after you turn in your outline

1 What did the lecture mean here? “You will provide this class with a general idea of who you are”

 You will talk the class about yourself.

2 According to the lecture, when does the speech begin?

 The week after the outline is due

Ratio (n): one value divided by another

Geometry (n): the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces

Approximately (ad): around; about

Appealing (a): attractive; inviting

Example: This ratio has a length to width ratio of approximately 1.618

1 Why did the lecturer say this? “If you are smart and know geometry, you will use the golden ratio.”

 Because this ratio is the most appealing and pleasing to the eye

2 According to the lecture, since when have men known about the golden ratio?

 Since the early Greeks

4.2 Practice with Long Passage

Physics (n): the study of matter

Chemistry (n): the science of the composition, structure, properties, and reactions of matterJoin (v): to become part of

Calculus (n): the study of organisms’ functions and parts

Example: I will sign up for that class, too I think Tom needs to take that class, too, so I have

him sign up for that class as well =(I will ask Tom to take the same class)

1 Why did the man say this to the woman? “Let me know how your physics class goes”

Trang 22

 Because he wants to know if she likes Mr Brown’s lectures

2 What does the woman say about the professor?

 Everyone says he is great.

Training (n): an activity leading to skilled behavior

Gear (n): equipment needed for an operation or sports

Fundamental (a): being or involving basic facts or principles

Individual (a): characteristic of or meant for a single person or thing

Example: Hi, what’s going on?

Do you have the summer baseball-training schedule?

Yeah, I don’t know the specifics, but I have a general idea Why? Can you go to thetraining?

Yeah, my summer plans have changed My dad rearranged the plan so that I can go

to the training

1 Why did Victor’s statement imply about the training when he said this? “And the individual training will cover the position we would like to lean in a smaller group”

 There will be small group training and team training.

2 Why is David able to go to summer training?

 His dad changed the family’s summer plans.

4.2.1 Music

Sonata (n): a classical composition for solo instruments

Movement (n): a major, self-contained part of a symphony or sonata

Andante (a): at the moderately slow tempo

Variation (n): a repetition of a musical theme with modifications or embellishments

Example: It’s supposed to imitate the sound of the Turkish bands

Andante grazioso is known for its main melody

The third movement is known as the Turkish Rondo because it resemble the sounds

of the Turkish bands

1 What can be inferred from the student’s statement here? “I don’t know that the Turkish music was that popular back then Things are sure different from now”

 Turkish music is not popular now.

2 Which music is being taught in his lesson?

Trang 23

 Mozart’s Sonata No.11

4.2.2 History

Objective (n): an aim; a goal

Preserve (v): to continue, keep, or maintain

Advancement (n): a forward step; a development

Suffer (v): to feel pain or distress

Ego (n): an inflated feeling of pride

Example: As the war come close to an end, Confederacy suffered a great deal of economics

difficulties, and its stand on racism, poverty, and dishonesty also suffered

How was the Union’s condition?

The Union lost many people but since they won the war, their ego and pride weresometimes viewed conceited

1 What did the professor mean when he said this? “The Civil War also marked the beginning of a whole new generation of modern wars”

 The Civil War introduced new types of war plans, weapons, communications, and transportation.

2 How did the Civil War involve the public?

 The public actually saw the War through photographs.

Example: Hi, I have a few questions about your camp program.

… Would your program suite me?

It is an immediate level camp, so it can be a bit challenging and not too easy

… How does the program bring together participants?

… How much is the fee, when is the registration due?

The fee is $400, and the registration is due on July 18, 2006 Oh, and the camp is co-ed Do you have any other questions?

1 Why did the counselor ask this? “Do you like to camp and go hiking in general?”

 To see if their camp level fits student

2 According to the counselor, what does the camp do to bring campers together?

 Participants will be grouped into teams.

3 Listen again to part of conversation, and answer the question “Then you should be

fine since you are athletic and athletic, and like hiking It is an immediate level camp, so itcan be a bit challenging and not too easy

Trang 24

That sounds good I would rather deal with challenges than be bored.

That is exactly right We will present you with tasks that will keep you busy both

mentally and physically”

 The camp will be challenging but suitable for the student.

4 What did the professor imply when he said this? “The British inadvertently lost something much more valuable”

 The British lost colonies over tea.

5 According to the lecture, what was the real reason for the American Revolution?

 The British reaction to the Boston Tea Party.

6 Listen again to the part of the lecture, and answer the question “When the colonists

refused to pay for the destroyed tea, the British passed the co-called Intolerable Act Theact closed to the port of Boston, decreased the colony’s self-government power, allowedroyal officers to be tried in England or other colonies, and placed troops in empty

buildings ” Which answer describes the Intolerable Act the best?

 The act undermined the colony’s independence

Decision (n) A conclusion; a judgment

Suffer (v) To endure; to feel pain

Damage (v) To spoil physically or stop something from working properly

Preserve (v) To save or protect something from damage or decay

Join (v) To became part of; to take part in

Terrible (a) Awful; dreadful

Contaminate (v) to make something dirty or harmful

Corruptive (a) Morally wrong, especially by doing something dishonest

Appealing (a) Attractive; inviting

Prevent (v) To stop; to avoid

Individual (n) of a person

Objective (n) A purpose; a goal

Popular (a) Well liked; admired

Athletic (n) Sporty, healthy, and strong

Intensity (v) To become greater in strength, amount, or degree

1) I wouldn’t mind seeing one though.

2) Don’t let it get in the way of your studying.

3) Since I won’t have time, I will take him next semester.

4) It’s supposed to imitate the sound of the Turkish bands.

5) I’m interesting in the outdoor activity camp.

6) Have you ever been to Yosemite?

Trang 25

5 Understanding the Speaker’s Attitude

5.1.1 Winter vacation

Relaxing (a): helping you to rest and become less anxious

Productive (a): effective in achieving specified results

Tired (a): fatigued

Rent (v): to grant temporary occupancy or use of service

Example: Hey! Long time no see.

Hi! How are you? How was your weekend?

It was fantastic I had so much fun I wish it had been longer How was yours?

Oh, you don’t want to hear about it Anyway, what did you do to make it sofantastic?

… Aren’t you tired after that busy schedule?

A little, but it was a productive weekend, so I’m okay

1 What does the woman imply when she says this? “Oh, you don’t want to hear about it.”

 Her weekend was not so exciting

2 What does the male student think about his weekend?

 It was a productive weekend.

5.1.2 Library

Borrow (v): to obtain or receive something on loan

Creativity (n): having the ability or power to create

Favorite (a): best liked

Nonfiction (n): prose works other than fiction

Example: Hi, Jennifer, Let’s see what you are borrowing today Are you sure can finish all

Trang 26

Yes, it is interesting Well you know your interests and thoughts change over time Imight get interesting in mysteries like you some day We will talk about those bookswhen I do

That a wonderful idea I have always hoped to discuss books with someone

1 What does the librarian mean when she says this? “I like mysteries, but I’m more into

nonfiction that deals with politics and business.”

 She likes nonfiction more than fiction

2 What did the student always want to do with other mystery book readers?

 She wants to discuss the books.

5.1.3 Fiber

Nutrition (n): a source of nourishment

Essential (a): necessary

Source (a): basis

Relation (n): a logical or natural association between two or more things

Consume (v): to eat

Example: Last week, we talk about food and its relation to health in general Starting from

today, we will go into more detail We are going to spend 6 weeks studying food andhealth We are going to start with fiber First, I’m sure you have heard a lot aboutfiber in general and I’m sure you have heard about the facts that I’m going to talkabout now…

1 What does the professor mean when he says this? “First, I’m sure you have heard a lot

about fiber in general and I’m sure you have heard about the facts that I’m going to talk

about now.”

 People are aware that fiber is a good source of nutrients

2 According to the professor, how should fiber be consumed?

 Fiber should be consumed regularly.

5.1.4 Poetry

Create (v): to produce

Express (v): to make one’s feeling or opinions known

Portray (v): to describe in words

Intense (a): extreme in degree

Định dạng
Số trang	53
Dung lượng	118,87 KB