Dear Andrew,
I read a article you can find here:
http://health.msn.com/nutrition/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100264235
Keep Snacking, Snack Smarter
Summary
Research found that American ate more snacks than before. Though eating snacks is not a healthy habit, people can make it become better. Eating more snack can make people get some serious diseases.
Snack can provide a small part of daily energy. Now, more people eat more snacks than normal meals. It would not better. If people ate less amounts and increased times, which they ate meal every day, it would be better. People should eat less snacks. They can eat some healthy snacks People should control calories. There are six good tips for health. 1. Improve frame of eating snack ,2 .Before eating snack, people can do some exercises. 3.When feeling hungry, people can drink some water firsr. 4. do some exercise of mouth. 5. save snacks in one box. 6. choose some healthy snacks.
Vocabulary
bud (n.)-- a small lump that grows on a plant and from which a flower or leaf.
pyramid(n.)-- a large building with a square or triangular base and sloping sides that meet in a point at the top.
obesity(n)-- very fat.
intake(n.)--the amount of food, drink,etc.that you take into your body.
boredom(n.)--the state of feeling bored.
Interesting sentence
If you feel like chips, cookies, and ice cream make up too big a part of your food pyramid, you’re not alone.
This sentence means you have different choices of food which you want to eat.
Questions
What's the meaning of a salt tooth and a sweet tooth?
2010年9月30日星期四
Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 3
Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/computer/computer-rd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What is the man's main problem with his computer?
A. It crashes a lot.
B. His computer has a virus.
C. It has a lot of junk software.
2. What is the issue with the computer warranty?
A. The warranty has expired since he bought the computer.
B. The warranty isn't valid because didn't register the computer.
C. The warranty doesn't cover software issues and problems.
3. What can we infer from the first company's response to the caller?
A. They sent the man the wrong computer in the first place.
B. The company doesn't provide warranties for their products.
C. They are understaffed to handle customer complaints.
4. Which of the following is a main selling point for the second company being advertised?
A. Their products are the newest on the market.
B. The computers are cheaper than those sold by competitors.
C. The company manufactures secure and trustworthy machines.
5. What is the name of the second company?
A. Turbo Command
B. Turvo Computers
C. Turban Camando
Score = 80%
Correct answers:
1. His computer has a virus.
2. The warranty has expired since he bought the computer.
3. They are understaffed to handle customer complaints.
4. The company manufactures secure and trustworthy machines.
5. Turbo Command
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Buying a new computer can be a fun experience, but problems can arise. What are some common computer problems that people encounter when running their machines, and what issues can cause them? When you encounter such problems, what do you do to resolve them: seek help from a friend, consult a computer store, or read a computer book or magazine?
Answer: The computer doesn't work. The screen of computer is blue or black. Some software are not installed.
The computer has a virus. People operate computer wrong. Some software are not compatible with the computer system.
When my computer is in trouble, I will read a computer book to figure out it.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Phone Recording: Hello and thank you for calling computer technical support.
Caller: Uh, yes, I have a problem . . .
Phone Recording: Your call is important to us, and we will answer your call in the order that it was received. You are number 47 in the queue. Your approximate (1) waiting time is 47 minutes.
Technical support: Jason, speaking. How can I help you?
Caller: Oh, I'm saved. I thought I was going to have to wait all day.
Technical support: Okay, what's the (2)problem?
Caller: Yeah, well, I bought one of your laptop computers about three weeks ago, but it just isn't running right.
Technical support: Okay, well, sorry to say, but your computer is no longer under (3) warranty. [What?!] It ran out yesterday.
Caller: What? A three-week warranty? [Yeah, great isn't it.]. Ah!!!
Technical support: Okay, okay, what seems to be the problem?
Caller: Well, first of all, the thing always (4)freezes [Yeah.] and has crashed at least a zillion times . . . [Always.]
Technical support: Uh, sir . . .
Caller: . . . and I think the computer's (5) infected with spyware and the big banana trojan virus . . . [That's normal.] That's my biggest . . . that's normal? . . . That's my biggest concern.
Technical support: Oh, oh, uh, sir . . .
Caller: . . . and plus there was a ton of preinstalled, third-party programs that just clutter the computer, and I'm at wit's end trying to get this thing to work.
Technical support: Sir. I have to put you on hold.
Caller: What?
Technical support: It's going to take us a minute or so to diagnose the problem. [Huh?!] I'm going to (6) transfer you to our ONE technician.
Caller: One . . . one!? But . . .
Phone Recording: Thank you for waiting. Your call is important to us. You are number 84 in the queue. You approximate waiting time is 2 hours, 17 minutes or whenever we get around to answering your call.
[ End of call and continuation of computer advertisement . . . ]
Caller and Narrator: Does this experience sound (7) familiar? Then, do what I did. If your computer is holding your hostage and you can't get the service you deserve, then call Turbo Command, creators of the (8) safest and most reliable computers and operating system on the planet.
Listen, while the (9) competition is spending all of their time trying to imitate our computer's performance and features, our company is innovating the computer industry. So, why buy a computer that hiccups every time you turn it on when you can be the owner of the (10)sleekest and friendliest machine ever.
Call us today or visit our Website for more information, and let us introduce you to the ultimate computer experience.
Score = 90%
Correct Answers:
1. waiting
2. problem
3. warranty
4. freezes
5. infected
6. transfer
7. familiar
8. safest
9. competition
10. sleekest
Key Vocabulary [Top]
queue (noun): a list or line of phone calls to be answered (often considered British English); can also be used to describe a line of people waiting for a service
run (verb): operate or function
be under warranty (phrasal verb): protected by a written promise by a company to fix or replace one of its products
run out (phrasal verb): reach the ending period of an agreement or contract
freeze (verb): stop moving
crash (verb): stop working
zillion (noun): a very large number
clutter (verb): fill an area with things and make it messy
be at wit's end (idiom): be very frustrated because you cannot solve a problem
diagnose (verb): determine the nature of a problem
deserve (verb): earn something or be worthy of some consideration
imitate (verb): copy or reproduce an idea or product
innovate (verb): come up with new ideas or methods
sleek (adjective): attractive
ultimate (adjective): the best or most superior final one
http://www.esl-lab.com/computer/computer-rd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What is the man's main problem with his computer?
A. It crashes a lot.
B. His computer has a virus.
C. It has a lot of junk software.
2. What is the issue with the computer warranty?
A. The warranty has expired since he bought the computer.
B. The warranty isn't valid because didn't register the computer.
C. The warranty doesn't cover software issues and problems.
3. What can we infer from the first company's response to the caller?
A. They sent the man the wrong computer in the first place.
B. The company doesn't provide warranties for their products.
C. They are understaffed to handle customer complaints.
4. Which of the following is a main selling point for the second company being advertised?
A. Their products are the newest on the market.
B. The computers are cheaper than those sold by competitors.
C. The company manufactures secure and trustworthy machines.
5. What is the name of the second company?
A. Turbo Command
B. Turvo Computers
C. Turban Camando
Score = 80%
Correct answers:
1. His computer has a virus.
2. The warranty has expired since he bought the computer.
3. They are understaffed to handle customer complaints.
4. The company manufactures secure and trustworthy machines.
5. Turbo Command
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
Buying a new computer can be a fun experience, but problems can arise. What are some common computer problems that people encounter when running their machines, and what issues can cause them? When you encounter such problems, what do you do to resolve them: seek help from a friend, consult a computer store, or read a computer book or magazine?
Answer: The computer doesn't work. The screen of computer is blue or black. Some software are not installed.
The computer has a virus. People operate computer wrong. Some software are not compatible with the computer system.
When my computer is in trouble, I will read a computer book to figure out it.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Phone Recording: Hello and thank you for calling computer technical support.
Caller: Uh, yes, I have a problem . . .
Phone Recording: Your call is important to us, and we will answer your call in the order that it was received. You are number 47 in the queue. Your approximate (1) waiting time is 47 minutes.
Technical support: Jason, speaking. How can I help you?
Caller: Oh, I'm saved. I thought I was going to have to wait all day.
Technical support: Okay, what's the (2)problem?
Caller: Yeah, well, I bought one of your laptop computers about three weeks ago, but it just isn't running right.
Technical support: Okay, well, sorry to say, but your computer is no longer under (3) warranty. [What?!] It ran out yesterday.
Caller: What? A three-week warranty? [Yeah, great isn't it.]. Ah!!!
Technical support: Okay, okay, what seems to be the problem?
Caller: Well, first of all, the thing always (4)freezes [Yeah.] and has crashed at least a zillion times . . . [Always.]
Technical support: Uh, sir . . .
Caller: . . . and I think the computer's (5) infected with spyware and the big banana trojan virus . . . [That's normal.] That's my biggest . . . that's normal? . . . That's my biggest concern.
Technical support: Oh, oh, uh, sir . . .
Caller: . . . and plus there was a ton of preinstalled, third-party programs that just clutter the computer, and I'm at wit's end trying to get this thing to work.
Technical support: Sir. I have to put you on hold.
Caller: What?
Technical support: It's going to take us a minute or so to diagnose the problem. [Huh?!] I'm going to (6) transfer you to our ONE technician.
Caller: One . . . one!? But . . .
Phone Recording: Thank you for waiting. Your call is important to us. You are number 84 in the queue. You approximate waiting time is 2 hours, 17 minutes or whenever we get around to answering your call.
[ End of call and continuation of computer advertisement . . . ]
Caller and Narrator: Does this experience sound (7) familiar? Then, do what I did. If your computer is holding your hostage and you can't get the service you deserve, then call Turbo Command, creators of the (8) safest and most reliable computers and operating system on the planet.
Listen, while the (9) competition is spending all of their time trying to imitate our computer's performance and features, our company is innovating the computer industry. So, why buy a computer that hiccups every time you turn it on when you can be the owner of the (10)sleekest and friendliest machine ever.
Call us today or visit our Website for more information, and let us introduce you to the ultimate computer experience.
Score = 90%
Correct Answers:
1. waiting
2. problem
3. warranty
4. freezes
5. infected
6. transfer
7. familiar
8. safest
9. competition
10. sleekest
Key Vocabulary [Top]
queue (noun): a list or line of phone calls to be answered (often considered British English); can also be used to describe a line of people waiting for a service
run (verb): operate or function
be under warranty (phrasal verb): protected by a written promise by a company to fix or replace one of its products
run out (phrasal verb): reach the ending period of an agreement or contract
freeze (verb): stop moving
crash (verb): stop working
zillion (noun): a very large number
clutter (verb): fill an area with things and make it messy
be at wit's end (idiom): be very frustrated because you cannot solve a problem
diagnose (verb): determine the nature of a problem
deserve (verb): earn something or be worthy of some consideration
imitate (verb): copy or reproduce an idea or product
innovate (verb): come up with new ideas or methods
sleek (adjective): attractive
ultimate (adjective): the best or most superior final one
2010年9月28日星期二
Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 2
Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/rentcar/rentcarrd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. Why did the man settle on renting the full-size car?
A. It was roomy enough for him.
B. It was more economical than the minivan.
C. It had more features than the other vehicles.
2. What was one of his major concerns about renting the car?
A. He couldn't add an additional driver to the rental plan.
B. He was only limited to a certain number of miles per day.
C. The vehicle would probably consume a lot of gas.
3. How would you describe his rental car?
A. It was a little larger than he expected.
B. The car doesn't look very attractive.
C. The engine has problems and runs poorly.
4. In which situation would the car protection plan NOT help the customer?
A. The car is stolen from a store parking lot with all of your valuables.
B. The driver loses control of the car and crashes it into power pole.
C. The car's exterior and windows are damaged in a hail storm.
5. What can we infer from the closing statement about roadside assistance?
A. You should call the police in case your car has mechanical difficulties.
B. Getting assistance might require some time and patience.
C. The company will compensate you for delays in your travel.
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. It was roomy enough for him.
2. The vehicle would probably consume a lot of gas.
3. The car doesn`t look very attractive.
4. The car is stolen from a store parking lot with all of your valuables.
5. Getting assistance might require some time and patience.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are your major considerations when deciding on renting a specific car?
Answer: First, the car should look attractive. Second, the price of renting a car is not very expensive.Third, the car does not consume a lot of gas. Fourth, the car is the type that I need. Fifth, How long can I rent the car?
Vocabulary Exercises:
Rental Car Agent: Hi. How can I help you?
Customer: Yeah. I'd like to rent a mid-size car for three days.
Rental Car Agent: Okay. Let me check to see if we have one available. Hmmm. It's doesn't look like we do. We have a couple of economy, (1)compact, and full-size cars available, or a nice minivan.
Customer: Well, what is the main difference between these cars?
Agent: The main difference is size. The economy car is the smallest, and it (2) seats fewer passengers and can hold less luggage. [Okay.] How many people are with you?
Customer: Just me and my son.
Rental Car Agent: Well, the economy car would work. We have one right out front.
Customer: Where? That one? It looks more like a shoebox to me. I'm really tall and trying squeeze into that thing . . . I don't think so.
Rental Car Agent: Well, if you need more room or comfort, I recommend the full-size car. It also has a nice stereo system, CD player, [Alright] safety rear door locks, and (3)cruise control, and power locks and windows.
Customer: Well, I'm not so concerned about how it's equipped. I just want to make sure it is (4)comfortable to drive. And what is the daily rate for that anyway?
Rental Car Agent: Well, let's see here. Oh, yeah. It'll come to fifty-seven ninety-five a day.
Customer: Wow, a little expensive. But what's the cost for (5)mileage?
Rental Car Agent: Hey, all of our cars have unlimited miles, but of course, that doesn't include gas.
Customer: Yeah, right. I bet that car probably eats up gas, and now that were in the middle of the vacation season, gas stations are gouging (6)consumers with astronomical prices.
Rental Car Agent: Well, as they say, it comes down to the law of supply an demand.
Customer: Well, anyway, can you (7) install a car seat in one of those cars? I have a 3-year-old son with me.
Rental Car Agent: Sure, and that'll only be one dollar extra per day.
Customer: I'll go with the full-size car. Wait, uh . . . what does it look like?
Rental Car Agent: Uh, it's right out there in the parking lot. [Which one?] The one over there next to the sidewalk.
Customer: Do you mean that old lemon with the missing hubcap? Ahhh.
Rental Car Agent: Sir, excuse me. We take pride in our vehicles. It's just that it's one of the last cars on our lot, but it runs like a dream. Don't let the (8)exterior fool you. Hey, I'll even give you an extra fifteen dollars off the daily rate to show you we are serious about pleasing our customers. Will there be any other drivers?
Customer: No, I'm the only driver.
Rental Car Agent: Okay. Would you like to purchase our daily car protection plan?
Customer: What's that exactly?
Rental Car Agent: Well, the car protection plan is a complete (9)insurance package covering damage to the vehicle, [Okay] injury or loss of life to you or your passengers [Oh]. It even includes incidental road damage caused by, let's say, a huge boulder rolling down the mountain and crushing your car. [Oh, uh, well . . . ]. However, it won't cover loss of property due to theft. Too much crime in the area anyway. [What? Wh . . . What about this crime? What, what?]. Don't worry about it. And the car protection plan is only seventeen ninety-five per day. [But you were saying?] And the nicest thing about this coverage is that you can rent the car without the worry and hassle of making a complicated claim in case you do have a problem.
Customer: But wouldn't my own car insurance cover those problems?
Rental Car Agent: It might, but each insurance policy is different. With our car protection plan, however, you deal directly with us in case there is a problem [Well . . . ], and we (10) handle everything quickly, and you don't have to contact your own insurance company.
Okay. Let me just confirm this. A full-size car with a car seat for three days [Yeah], plus the car protection package. Is that right? [That's right.] Okay, I'll have our mechanic, Louie, check the car over and pull it up to the door.
Customer: Push it up to the door? I hope this car really runs.
Rental Car Agent: Well, in case it does break down on some out-of-the-way, deserted road, just call the toll-free number for assistance. They'll come to assist you within . . . two business days. [Two business days!!!] Enjoy your trip.
Score = 90%
Correct Answers:
1. compact
2. seats
3. cruise
4. comfortable
5. mileage
6. consumers
7. install
8. exterior
9. insurance
10. handle
Key Vocabulary [Top]
eat up (phrasal verb): use or consume a lot of something like fuel or electricity
gouge (verb): make people pay a lot for something
lemon (noun): a poor-quality car that is useless
like a dream (verb): very well
incidental (adjective): unplanned or unexpected
boulder (noun): a large rock
hassle (noun): trouble, difficulty, or bother
out-of-the-way (adjective): far away from people or cities that is not traveled much
http://www.esl-lab.com/rentcar/rentcarrd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. Why did the man settle on renting the full-size car?
A. It was roomy enough for him.
B. It was more economical than the minivan.
C. It had more features than the other vehicles.
2. What was one of his major concerns about renting the car?
A. He couldn't add an additional driver to the rental plan.
B. He was only limited to a certain number of miles per day.
C. The vehicle would probably consume a lot of gas.
3. How would you describe his rental car?
A. It was a little larger than he expected.
B. The car doesn't look very attractive.
C. The engine has problems and runs poorly.
4. In which situation would the car protection plan NOT help the customer?
A. The car is stolen from a store parking lot with all of your valuables.
B. The driver loses control of the car and crashes it into power pole.
C. The car's exterior and windows are damaged in a hail storm.
5. What can we infer from the closing statement about roadside assistance?
A. You should call the police in case your car has mechanical difficulties.
B. Getting assistance might require some time and patience.
C. The company will compensate you for delays in your travel.
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. It was roomy enough for him.
2. The vehicle would probably consume a lot of gas.
3. The car doesn`t look very attractive.
4. The car is stolen from a store parking lot with all of your valuables.
5. Getting assistance might require some time and patience.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are your major considerations when deciding on renting a specific car?
Answer: First, the car should look attractive. Second, the price of renting a car is not very expensive.Third, the car does not consume a lot of gas. Fourth, the car is the type that I need. Fifth, How long can I rent the car?
Vocabulary Exercises:
Rental Car Agent: Hi. How can I help you?
Customer: Yeah. I'd like to rent a mid-size car for three days.
Rental Car Agent: Okay. Let me check to see if we have one available. Hmmm. It's doesn't look like we do. We have a couple of economy, (1)compact, and full-size cars available, or a nice minivan.
Customer: Well, what is the main difference between these cars?
Agent: The main difference is size. The economy car is the smallest, and it (2) seats fewer passengers and can hold less luggage. [Okay.] How many people are with you?
Customer: Just me and my son.
Rental Car Agent: Well, the economy car would work. We have one right out front.
Customer: Where? That one? It looks more like a shoebox to me. I'm really tall and trying squeeze into that thing . . . I don't think so.
Rental Car Agent: Well, if you need more room or comfort, I recommend the full-size car. It also has a nice stereo system, CD player, [Alright] safety rear door locks, and (3)cruise control, and power locks and windows.
Customer: Well, I'm not so concerned about how it's equipped. I just want to make sure it is (4)comfortable to drive. And what is the daily rate for that anyway?
Rental Car Agent: Well, let's see here. Oh, yeah. It'll come to fifty-seven ninety-five a day.
Customer: Wow, a little expensive. But what's the cost for (5)mileage?
Rental Car Agent: Hey, all of our cars have unlimited miles, but of course, that doesn't include gas.
Customer: Yeah, right. I bet that car probably eats up gas, and now that were in the middle of the vacation season, gas stations are gouging (6)consumers with astronomical prices.
Rental Car Agent: Well, as they say, it comes down to the law of supply an demand.
Customer: Well, anyway, can you (7) install a car seat in one of those cars? I have a 3-year-old son with me.
Rental Car Agent: Sure, and that'll only be one dollar extra per day.
Customer: I'll go with the full-size car. Wait, uh . . . what does it look like?
Rental Car Agent: Uh, it's right out there in the parking lot. [Which one?] The one over there next to the sidewalk.
Customer: Do you mean that old lemon with the missing hubcap? Ahhh.
Rental Car Agent: Sir, excuse me. We take pride in our vehicles. It's just that it's one of the last cars on our lot, but it runs like a dream. Don't let the (8)exterior fool you. Hey, I'll even give you an extra fifteen dollars off the daily rate to show you we are serious about pleasing our customers. Will there be any other drivers?
Customer: No, I'm the only driver.
Rental Car Agent: Okay. Would you like to purchase our daily car protection plan?
Customer: What's that exactly?
Rental Car Agent: Well, the car protection plan is a complete (9)insurance package covering damage to the vehicle, [Okay] injury or loss of life to you or your passengers [Oh]. It even includes incidental road damage caused by, let's say, a huge boulder rolling down the mountain and crushing your car. [Oh, uh, well . . . ]. However, it won't cover loss of property due to theft. Too much crime in the area anyway. [What? Wh . . . What about this crime? What, what?]. Don't worry about it. And the car protection plan is only seventeen ninety-five per day. [But you were saying?] And the nicest thing about this coverage is that you can rent the car without the worry and hassle of making a complicated claim in case you do have a problem.
Customer: But wouldn't my own car insurance cover those problems?
Rental Car Agent: It might, but each insurance policy is different. With our car protection plan, however, you deal directly with us in case there is a problem [Well . . . ], and we (10) handle everything quickly, and you don't have to contact your own insurance company.
Okay. Let me just confirm this. A full-size car with a car seat for three days [Yeah], plus the car protection package. Is that right? [That's right.] Okay, I'll have our mechanic, Louie, check the car over and pull it up to the door.
Customer: Push it up to the door? I hope this car really runs.
Rental Car Agent: Well, in case it does break down on some out-of-the-way, deserted road, just call the toll-free number for assistance. They'll come to assist you within . . . two business days. [Two business days!!!] Enjoy your trip.
Score = 90%
Correct Answers:
1. compact
2. seats
3. cruise
4. comfortable
5. mileage
6. consumers
7. install
8. exterior
9. insurance
10. handle
Key Vocabulary [Top]
eat up (phrasal verb): use or consume a lot of something like fuel or electricity
gouge (verb): make people pay a lot for something
lemon (noun): a poor-quality car that is useless
like a dream (verb): very well
incidental (adjective): unplanned or unexpected
boulder (noun): a large rock
hassle (noun): trouble, difficulty, or bother
out-of-the-way (adjective): far away from people or cities that is not traveled much
Listening 2b Homework Page 47
be disappointed in compete against feel sorry for push blame enjoy imagine support challenge feel proud of make/force tell |
What does Bridgit do if...
1. she starts feeling tired at the end of a race?
She imagines herself crossing the finish line.
She tells herself she must finish the race.
2. she sleeps late and misses her morning training?
She blames herself for her mistakes.
She feels sorry for her coach by herself.
3. she goes to a party to celebrate winning a race?
She enjoys herself.
She feels proud of herself.
4. she doesn't achieve her training goals?
She is disappointed in herself.
She imagines herself losing a champion.
5. her teammate wins a race?
She makes herself train harder.
She pushes herself too harder.
What do Bridgit and her teammates do/feel...
6. when they are racing together?
They compete against one another in the race.
They challenge one anther in the race.
They support one another in the race.
7. if their tean wins?
They tell themselves that they are champions
They feel proud of themselves.
They enjoy themselves in the race.
8. if their team loses?
They are disappointed in themselves.
They feel sorry for one another.
2010年9月26日星期日
Listening 2b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 1
Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/supplies/suppliesrd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. Which item did the girl NOT mention about her needed supplies for school?
A. pencils B. computer
C. calculator
2. Why doesn't the father want to buy his daughter some of these supplies?
A. The items are far beyond his financial means.
B. He feels his daughter really doesn't need them.
C. The family already owns some of these supplies.
3. For which specific class does the girl mention that she needs these supplies?
A. geometry
B. chemistry
C. physics
4. What specific argument does the girl give her father to pursuade him to buy these things?
A. They are on sale until the end of the week.
B. Her teachers require them as part of the curriculum.
C. She volunteers to use some of her own money.
5. Why does the father eventually give in to his daughter?
A. He discovers he had more money than he thought.
B. He concludes that she will provide for him when he is older.
C. The girl promises to help her mother in exchange for the supplies.
Score = 100%.
Correct answers:
1. pencils
2. He feels his daughter really doesn't need them.
3. geometry
4. She volunteers to use some of her own money.
5. He concludes that she will provide for him when he is older
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What kinds of schools supplies do you usually need to buy before the start of a new academic year (e.g., pen, pencils, laptop or desktop computers, PDA, calculators)?
Answer:
Now, I am studying English in ELC at Towson University. I needed to buy textbooks of different English courses, pencils, ball pens, laptop computer, notebooks, a headphone and so on.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Girl: Dad, I need a few supplies for school, and I was wondering if . . . .
Dad: Yeah. There are a couple of pencils and an (1) eraser
in the kitchen drawer, I think.
Girl: Dad, I'm in eight grade now, and I need REAL supplies for my (2) demandingclasses.
Dad: Oh, so you need a ruler too?
Girl: Dad, I need some high-tech tech (3)stuff like a calculator, a Palm Pilot, and a laptop computer.
Dad: Uh. I didn't have any of that when I was in middle school, and I did just fine.
Girl: Yeah, and they weren't any cars either, WERE there. [Hey] And things are just more (4) progressive now.
Dad: Well, we can rule out the hand pilot [Palm Pilot, Dad]. Whatever, AND the computer . . . unless mom lets you sell the car. And as for the (5) adding machine [Calculator]. Yeah, I think mine from college is kicking around here somewhere.
Girl: Dad, I need a calculator for geometry, and I have heard you can download free software from the Internet.
Dad: Great. My daughter will be playing video games in geometry class.
Girl: Dad.
Dad: Okay. How much is this thing going to (6) cost
me?
Girl: Well, I saw it at the store for only $99, WITH a $10 mail-in (7) rebate, or you could buy it online.
Dad: Oh. Do they throw in a few aspirin so your father can (8) recover
from sticker shock?
Girl: Dad. Please!!!. Everyone has one [I've heard that before.] and you always say you want me to (9) excelin school, and I'll chip in $10 of my own, and I'll even pick up my room [Hey!!].
Dad: Hmmm, 100 buck. Well, you'll be (10) supporting
me in my old age, so, I guess so. When do you need it?
Girl: Now, right now. [Now!] Mom's already waiting in the car for us. [Huh?] She said she would buy me an ice cream if I could talk you into to buying it for me today.
Score = 100%
Correct Answers:
1. eraser
2. demanding
3. stuff
4. progressive
5. adding
6. cost
7. rebate
8. recover
9. excel
10. supporting
Key Vocabulary [Top]
demanding (adjective): requiring great effort or work
mail-in rebate (noun): refund or return of money sent to the purchaser after buying goods
throw in (phrasal verb): add as an extra item
sticker shock (noun): great surprise at the sales price of an item
chip in (phrasal verb): add or contribute
buck (noun): informal for dollar
http://www.esl-lab.com/supplies/suppliesrd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. Which item did the girl NOT mention about her needed supplies for school?
A. pencils B. computer
C. calculator
2. Why doesn't the father want to buy his daughter some of these supplies?
A. The items are far beyond his financial means.
B. He feels his daughter really doesn't need them.
C. The family already owns some of these supplies.
3. For which specific class does the girl mention that she needs these supplies?
A. geometry
B. chemistry
C. physics
4. What specific argument does the girl give her father to pursuade him to buy these things?
A. They are on sale until the end of the week.
B. Her teachers require them as part of the curriculum.
C. She volunteers to use some of her own money.
5. Why does the father eventually give in to his daughter?
A. He discovers he had more money than he thought.
B. He concludes that she will provide for him when he is older.
C. The girl promises to help her mother in exchange for the supplies.
Score = 100%.
Correct answers:
1. pencils
2. He feels his daughter really doesn't need them.
3. geometry
4. She volunteers to use some of her own money.
5. He concludes that she will provide for him when he is older
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What kinds of schools supplies do you usually need to buy before the start of a new academic year (e.g., pen, pencils, laptop or desktop computers, PDA, calculators)?
Answer:
Now, I am studying English in ELC at Towson University. I needed to buy textbooks of different English courses, pencils, ball pens, laptop computer, notebooks, a headphone and so on.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Girl: Dad, I need a few supplies for school, and I was wondering if . . . .
Dad: Yeah. There are a couple of pencils and an (1) eraser
in the kitchen drawer, I think.
Girl: Dad, I'm in eight grade now, and I need REAL supplies for my (2) demandingclasses.
Dad: Oh, so you need a ruler too?
Girl: Dad, I need some high-tech tech (3)stuff like a calculator, a Palm Pilot, and a laptop computer.
Dad: Uh. I didn't have any of that when I was in middle school, and I did just fine.
Girl: Yeah, and they weren't any cars either, WERE there. [Hey] And things are just more (4) progressive now.
Dad: Well, we can rule out the hand pilot [Palm Pilot, Dad]. Whatever, AND the computer . . . unless mom lets you sell the car. And as for the (5) adding machine [Calculator]. Yeah, I think mine from college is kicking around here somewhere.
Girl: Dad, I need a calculator for geometry, and I have heard you can download free software from the Internet.
Dad: Great. My daughter will be playing video games in geometry class.
Girl: Dad.
Dad: Okay. How much is this thing going to (6) cost
me?
Girl: Well, I saw it at the store for only $99, WITH a $10 mail-in (7) rebate, or you could buy it online.
Dad: Oh. Do they throw in a few aspirin so your father can (8) recover
from sticker shock?
Girl: Dad. Please!!!. Everyone has one [I've heard that before.] and you always say you want me to (9) excelin school, and I'll chip in $10 of my own, and I'll even pick up my room [Hey!!].
Dad: Hmmm, 100 buck. Well, you'll be (10) supporting
me in my old age, so, I guess so. When do you need it?
Girl: Now, right now. [Now!] Mom's already waiting in the car for us. [Huh?] She said she would buy me an ice cream if I could talk you into to buying it for me today.
Score = 100%
Correct Answers:
1. eraser
2. demanding
3. stuff
4. progressive
5. adding
6. cost
7. rebate
8. recover
9. excel
10. supporting
Key Vocabulary [Top]
demanding (adjective): requiring great effort or work
mail-in rebate (noun): refund or return of money sent to the purchaser after buying goods
throw in (phrasal verb): add as an extra item
sticker shock (noun): great surprise at the sales price of an item
chip in (phrasal verb): add or contribute
buck (noun): informal for dollar
2010年9月24日星期五
Reading 3b THE FIRST WEEK
Dear Andrew,
I read a article you can find here:
http://www.usnews.com/blogs/college-cash-101/2010/05/18/5-ways-you-can-create-more-scholarships.html
5 Ways You Can Create More Scholarships
Summary
Nowadays, American economy is still in depression. So the scholarship of students is decreasing from governments and charities.Some donors think that they do not need to offer scholarships for students. But some people still agree that we should give students scholarship.It is a happy thing, Some people give some idea, which are special ways and normal ways. Special ways are that school can give a gift or job as a award or give free consultations and small sum of money to students. Normal ways is to set up scholarships programs or personal scholarship non-profit and to donate large sum of money to high school or college.
Vocabulary
philanthropist--a rich person who helps the poor and those in need, especially by giving money.
downturn--a fall in the amount of business that is done; a time when the economy becomes weaker.
endowment--money that is given to a school, a college or another institution to provide it with an income.
addictive--if an activity or type of behaviour is addictive, people need to do it as possible because they enjoy it.
Interesting sentence
'people who give and are generous live longer and have healthier lives.'
This sentence means good and nice people always get the best awards.
Questions
Why scholarship must be decreased? I think that it should not shrink the scholarships of students. Students are the future of a country.
I read a article you can find here:
http://www.usnews.com/blogs/college-cash-101/2010/05/18/5-ways-you-can-create-more-scholarships.html
5 Ways You Can Create More Scholarships
Summary
Nowadays, American economy is still in depression. So the scholarship of students is decreasing from governments and charities.Some donors think that they do not need to offer scholarships for students. But some people still agree that we should give students scholarship.It is a happy thing, Some people give some idea, which are special ways and normal ways. Special ways are that school can give a gift or job as a award or give free consultations and small sum of money to students. Normal ways is to set up scholarships programs or personal scholarship non-profit and to donate large sum of money to high school or college.
Vocabulary
philanthropist--a rich person who helps the poor and those in need, especially by giving money.
downturn--a fall in the amount of business that is done; a time when the economy becomes weaker.
endowment--money that is given to a school, a college or another institution to provide it with an income.
addictive--if an activity or type of behaviour is addictive, people need to do it as possible because they enjoy it.
Interesting sentence
'people who give and are generous live longer and have healthier lives.'
This sentence means good and nice people always get the best awards.
Questions
Why scholarship must be decreased? I think that it should not shrink the scholarships of students. Students are the future of a country.
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