Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/grades/gradesrd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. Based on the girl's statements, how would you describe her English teacher?
A. irritable
B. fascinating
C. considerate
2. How does she feel about her Spanish class?
A. She finds that the exams are quite confusing.
B. She says that the assignments require too much time.
C. She feels the teacher doesn't spend enough time explaining verbs.
3. How is she doing in her algebra class?
A. She is getting excellent grades.
B. She is doing average work.
C. She is failing the class.
4. Why does the girl like her history class?
A. The teacher gives easy questions on tests.
B. The teacher rewards students who can handle his questions.
C. The teacher gives candy to all of the students.
5. What does the girl have to do after she returns from the movie?
A. She has to finish her algebra homework.
B. She must read her history book.
C. She needs to practice her instrument.
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. irritable
2. She finds that the exams are quite confusing.
3. She is getting excellent grades.
4. The teacher rewards students who can handle his questions.
5. She needs to practice her instrument.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
How are school grades determined at different levels of education in your country (e.g., test, quizzes, reports, participation, etc.)? How are grades listed on report cards? In the USA, letters are often used to indicate performance (A, A-, B+, etc.).
Answer:
In my country, the full score is 100 in each subject in the elementary school. If you want to pass the course, you must get a score over 60. The full score is 120 in each subject in the middle school. If you want to pass the course, you must get a score over 72. The full school is 150 in each subject in the high school. If you want to pass the course, you must get a score over 90. In the university, the full score is different, because the professor decides what the full score is. These score will be listed in the form of columns on report cards
Vocabulary Exercises:
Girl: Dad, can I go to a movie with Sharon?
Dad: Yeah, sure, but wait. Weren't you suppose to get a (1)report card sometime this past week?
Girl: Well, oh yeah. Can I call Sharon now?
Dad: Uh-hum. You didn't answer my question. Did you receive it or not?
Girl: I love you Dad! You're the best!
Dad: Don't try to (2)butter me up. I can guess that your answer means that you didn't do well in some of your classes?
Girl: Well, my English teacher is soooo (3)boring, and he blows up every time someone talks.
Dad: In other words, you're not doing so well?
Girl: Uh, a C . . . minus.
Dad: Oh. Well, how are you doing in your Spanish class? You said you liked that one.
Girl: Well, I do, but I forgot to turn in a couple of assignments, and I had problems on the last test. All those (4)verbs tripped me up. I get them all mixed up in my head!
Dad: Okay, and what about algebra?
Girl: Ah, I'm acing that class. No (5)sweat.
Dad: Oh!
Girl: Can I go now?
Dad: And how are you doing in (6)history?
Girl: Oh, that's my favorite class. Mr. Jones is always passing out candy if you know the (7)answers to his questions.
Dad: Great. Now, I have a (8)bright daughter with tooth decay.
Girl: Ah, Dad. Can I go now?
Dad: You can go if you answer my history question. How old am I?
Girl: Uh, fifty-five?
Dad: Fifty-five! You just failed a (9)math and history test at the same time!
Girl: Dad . . .
Dad: Well, okay, but you need to come (10)straight home from the movie, and you need to practice your clarinet.
Girl: Oh, I forgot about that grade?
Dad: What?
Girl: Gotta run, Dad.
Score = 100%
Correct Answers:
1. report
2. butter
3. boring
4. verbs
5. sweat
6. history
7. answers
8. bright
9. math
10. straight
Key Vocabulary [Top]
suppose (verb): do what you should do based on rules or expectations
butter up (verb): to flatter with the purpose of getting something
blow up (verb): to get angry suddenly
trip up (verb): to cause to make mistakes
ace (verb): do very well on an assignment or test
no sweat (idiom): no problem, something that is easy to do
pass out (phrasal verb): give something to each member of a group
bright (adjective): smart or intelligent
tooth decay (noun): the gradual process of the tooth going bad, sometimes caused by poor dental care and eating habits
straight (adverb): immediately or directly
2011年4月22日星期五
Spring 2011 Listening 3b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 11
Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/problem/probrd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What is the main problem discussed in the conversation?
A. extreme stress
B. hair loss
C. declining health
2. Based on the conversation, what is the most probable relationship between the speakers?
A. old friends
B. brother and sister
C. colleagues from work
3. Why is the man hesitant about seeking medical treatment for his condition?
A. He feels medical treatment is still unproven for his condition.
B. He is worried about the side effects of the medication.
C. He thinks the treatment is too expensive.
4. What does the man probably do at the end of the conversation?
A. He continues to look for other solutions to his problem.
B. He decides to visit a doctor at his sister's urging.
C. He finally accepts that state of his condition.
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. hair loss
2. brother and sister
3. He feels medical treatment is still unproven for his condition.
4. He continues to look for other solutions to his problem.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some common personal or health problems we encounter in our lives? What words of advice would you give a person with these problems?
Answer:
Personal problems: spam emails, pay for different kinds of fees, computer viruses and so on.
Health problems: headache, stomachache, bad cold, allergy and so on.
If a person wants to solve his personal problems, he will need to find the causes of these problems. For example, If a person's computer is invaded by computer viruses, maybe he will not update his anti-virus software and firewall software regularly.
If a person has health problems, the best way is to visit a doctor.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Heather: Ron, what are you doing?
Ron: Ah, nothing. I'm just looking up some (1)information on the Internet.
Heather: Like what? Let me see.
Ron: No, no, it's okay. I mean, you know . . .
Heather: Baldness? What are you looking that up for? [Well, you know . . . ] I . . . I mean, you're not that bad off.
Ron: Ah, there you go. Bringing it up (2)again!
Heather: No. I (3)mean it. You look great! Honestly, it's not that bad.
Ron: Hey, I get enough of it from friends and, the people at work, and now from you!
Heather: Well, maybe you could wear a toupee? I think you'd look great.
Ron: Oh no. And have it (4)slip off my head on to my date's dinner plate as I (5)lean over to kiss her? Uh-uh.
Heather: Well, have you ever thought about seeking (6)medical advice? There are new advances in medicines that not only retard hair loss, but help (7)regenerate new growth.
Ron: Ah, I still don't give much (8)credibility to medical treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
Heather: Well, what about accepting the fact that you're just losing your hair?
Ron: I just can't give up hope. I know (9)appearances shouldn't matter, but I don't know. I just feel that women just (10)avoid me.
Heather: Come on. You can't be serious.
Ron: No really. I've seen it many times. It just, I don't know . . .
Score = 100%
Correct Answers:
1. information
2. again
3. mean
4. slip
5. lean
6. medical
7. regenerate
8. credibility
9. appearances
10. avoid
Key Vocabulary [Top]
baldness (noun): hair loss
to bring something up (verb phrase): to start talking about something
toupee (noun): a fake hair piece for men
uh-uh (paralinguistic expression): informal way of saying "no."
retard (verb): slow or prevent
regenerate (verb): to start or stimulate new growth
http://www.esl-lab.com/problem/probrd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What is the main problem discussed in the conversation?
A. extreme stress
B. hair loss
C. declining health
2. Based on the conversation, what is the most probable relationship between the speakers?
A. old friends
B. brother and sister
C. colleagues from work
3. Why is the man hesitant about seeking medical treatment for his condition?
A. He feels medical treatment is still unproven for his condition.
B. He is worried about the side effects of the medication.
C. He thinks the treatment is too expensive.
4. What does the man probably do at the end of the conversation?
A. He continues to look for other solutions to his problem.
B. He decides to visit a doctor at his sister's urging.
C. He finally accepts that state of his condition.
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. hair loss
2. brother and sister
3. He feels medical treatment is still unproven for his condition.
4. He continues to look for other solutions to his problem.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some common personal or health problems we encounter in our lives? What words of advice would you give a person with these problems?
Answer:
Personal problems: spam emails, pay for different kinds of fees, computer viruses and so on.
Health problems: headache, stomachache, bad cold, allergy and so on.
If a person wants to solve his personal problems, he will need to find the causes of these problems. For example, If a person's computer is invaded by computer viruses, maybe he will not update his anti-virus software and firewall software regularly.
If a person has health problems, the best way is to visit a doctor.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Heather: Ron, what are you doing?
Ron: Ah, nothing. I'm just looking up some (1)information on the Internet.
Heather: Like what? Let me see.
Ron: No, no, it's okay. I mean, you know . . .
Heather: Baldness? What are you looking that up for? [Well, you know . . . ] I . . . I mean, you're not that bad off.
Ron: Ah, there you go. Bringing it up (2)again!
Heather: No. I (3)mean it. You look great! Honestly, it's not that bad.
Ron: Hey, I get enough of it from friends and, the people at work, and now from you!
Heather: Well, maybe you could wear a toupee? I think you'd look great.
Ron: Oh no. And have it (4)slip off my head on to my date's dinner plate as I (5)lean over to kiss her? Uh-uh.
Heather: Well, have you ever thought about seeking (6)medical advice? There are new advances in medicines that not only retard hair loss, but help (7)regenerate new growth.
Ron: Ah, I still don't give much (8)credibility to medical treatment to prevent permanent hair loss.
Heather: Well, what about accepting the fact that you're just losing your hair?
Ron: I just can't give up hope. I know (9)appearances shouldn't matter, but I don't know. I just feel that women just (10)avoid me.
Heather: Come on. You can't be serious.
Ron: No really. I've seen it many times. It just, I don't know . . .
Score = 100%
Correct Answers:
1. information
2. again
3. mean
4. slip
5. lean
6. medical
7. regenerate
8. credibility
9. appearances
10. avoid
Key Vocabulary [Top]
baldness (noun): hair loss
to bring something up (verb phrase): to start talking about something
toupee (noun): a fake hair piece for men
uh-uh (paralinguistic expression): informal way of saying "no."
retard (verb): slow or prevent
regenerate (verb): to start or stimulate new growth
2011年4月15日星期五
Spring 2011 Listening 3b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 10
Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/dental/dentalrd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What is the man's initial reason for visiting the dentist?
A. He wanted to have a filling replaced.
B. He needed to have a tooth pulled.
C. He came in for a dental check up.
2. What problem does the dentist discover when she takes her first look in the man's mouth?
A. The man has discolored teeth.
B. The man has a chipped front tooth.
C. The man has a decayed back tooth.
3. When does the man feel discomfort?
A. when he chews on hard foods
B. when he eats hot foods
C. when he drinks something cold
4. What is one method of treatment the dentist does NOT mention?
A. doing a root canal
B. putting a filling in
C. pulling the tooth
5. What does the dentist use to minimize the patient's pain during the procedure?
A. a local anesthetic
B. nitrous oxide
C. no medication is needed in this case
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. He came in for a dental check up.
2. The man has a decayed back tooth.
3. when he drinks something cold
4. doing a root canal
5. nitrous oxide
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some reasons for visiting a dentist (e.g., tooth whitening, dental cleaning, orthodontics, invisalign braces, tooth fillings)? Name some common dental problems and possible preventative care for each.
Answer:
I think that people usually visit a dentist due to dental cleaning and tooth fillings. Because these two problems are common. Moreover, the dental cleaning need to be done by people each several months. It would be better. However, people can brush their teeth every day as a possible preventative care. I think people can combine these two ways. The other is tooth fillings. When people find a decayed tooth in their mouths, they should visit dentists immediately to do tooth fillings. This way can avoid the decayed tooth becoming worse. Certainly, the key point to prevent teeth is that people insist on brushing teeth every day and visit dentists at regular time.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Patient: Hi. Dr. Hyde?
Dentist: So, what's seems to be the (1)problem today?
Patient: Well, I just came in for a check up and a dental (2)cleaning.
Dentist: Hum. Open up. Let's take a look . . .
Patient: Okay. Uh . . .
Dentist: Hummmm. [Humm? Uh?] Wow! I've never seen one like THIS before. Let me try this.
Patient: Uhhh . . . Ouhhhh [Man screaming in pain . . .]
Dentist: Well, besides a lot of (3)plague buildup, there is a major cavity in one of your wisdom teeth. [I feel that.] Hasn't this given you any trouble?
Patient: Well, the tooth has been bothering me, and it sometimes (4)hurts when I drink something cold. Does it look that bad?
Dentist: Well, we're going to remove the decay, and then we'll either put a filling in, or if the decay is (5)extensive, we can't repair it, we might have to put a crown on your tooth. Or as a last resort, we may have to (6)extract the tooth.
Patient: Uh, well, that sounds painful!
Dentist: Don't worry. I've done this . . . once before. [Huh?] Nah, just relax.
Patient: Wait! Aren't you suppose to give me something to (7)dull the pain?
Dentist: Uh, chicken. Oh yeah. I almost forgot. We can either use a local (8)anesthetic or nitrous oxide . . . laughing gas. . . to minimize the (9)discomfort you might feel. Or you can just grin and bear it.
Patient: Nah, Nah, nah! Put me under! [I thought so.] I can't stand pain, and I'd rather not be aware of what's going on. And, if I need a filling, can I get one that looks like my other teeth?
Dentist: If we can save the tooth with a filling, I recommend a high-strength silver (10)alloy filling instead of a porcelain one. It'll probably last longer.
Patient: Okay, well whatever. Let's get it over with.
Dentist: Okay, pleasant dreams. Drill please.
Score = 80%
Correct Answers:
1. problem
2. cleaning
3. plaque
4. hurts
5. extensive
6. extract
7. dull
8. anesthetic
9. discomfort
10. alloy
Key Vocabulary [Top]
plaque (noun): a substance that builds up around teeth that can damage them
cavity (noun): tooth decay
wisdom tooth (noun): the last of your back teeth to come in
decay (noun, also verb): the gradual process of the tooth going bad, sometimes
caused by poor dental care and eating habits
filling (noun): a substance inserted into a tooth to repair a cavity
extensive (adjective): large in extent, range, or scope
crown (noun): a metal covering over the enamel-covered part of a tooth
extract (verb): remove
dull (verb, also adjective): numb or make insensitive, deaden feeling
local anesthetic (noun): a drug used to dull the body`s senses from pain in a specific area
nitrous oxide (noun): a gas inhaled as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery
discomfort (noun): pain or an uncomfortable feeling associated with a part of the body
alloy (noun): a mixture of two or more metals
porcelain (noun): made of semitransparent ceramic
http://www.esl-lab.com/dental/dentalrd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What is the man's initial reason for visiting the dentist?
A. He wanted to have a filling replaced.
B. He needed to have a tooth pulled.
C. He came in for a dental check up.
2. What problem does the dentist discover when she takes her first look in the man's mouth?
A. The man has discolored teeth.
B. The man has a chipped front tooth.
C. The man has a decayed back tooth.
3. When does the man feel discomfort?
A. when he chews on hard foods
B. when he eats hot foods
C. when he drinks something cold
4. What is one method of treatment the dentist does NOT mention?
A. doing a root canal
B. putting a filling in
C. pulling the tooth
5. What does the dentist use to minimize the patient's pain during the procedure?
A. a local anesthetic
B. nitrous oxide
C. no medication is needed in this case
Score = 100%
Correct answers:
1. He came in for a dental check up.
2. The man has a decayed back tooth.
3. when he drinks something cold
4. doing a root canal
5. nitrous oxide
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some reasons for visiting a dentist (e.g., tooth whitening, dental cleaning, orthodontics, invisalign braces, tooth fillings)? Name some common dental problems and possible preventative care for each.
Answer:
I think that people usually visit a dentist due to dental cleaning and tooth fillings. Because these two problems are common. Moreover, the dental cleaning need to be done by people each several months. It would be better. However, people can brush their teeth every day as a possible preventative care. I think people can combine these two ways. The other is tooth fillings. When people find a decayed tooth in their mouths, they should visit dentists immediately to do tooth fillings. This way can avoid the decayed tooth becoming worse. Certainly, the key point to prevent teeth is that people insist on brushing teeth every day and visit dentists at regular time.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Patient: Hi. Dr. Hyde?
Dentist: So, what's seems to be the (1)problem today?
Patient: Well, I just came in for a check up and a dental (2)cleaning.
Dentist: Hum. Open up. Let's take a look . . .
Patient: Okay. Uh . . .
Dentist: Hummmm. [Humm? Uh?] Wow! I've never seen one like THIS before. Let me try this.
Patient: Uhhh . . . Ouhhhh [Man screaming in pain . . .]
Dentist: Well, besides a lot of (3)plague buildup, there is a major cavity in one of your wisdom teeth. [I feel that.] Hasn't this given you any trouble?
Patient: Well, the tooth has been bothering me, and it sometimes (4)hurts when I drink something cold. Does it look that bad?
Dentist: Well, we're going to remove the decay, and then we'll either put a filling in, or if the decay is (5)extensive, we can't repair it, we might have to put a crown on your tooth. Or as a last resort, we may have to (6)extract the tooth.
Patient: Uh, well, that sounds painful!
Dentist: Don't worry. I've done this . . . once before. [Huh?] Nah, just relax.
Patient: Wait! Aren't you suppose to give me something to (7)dull the pain?
Dentist: Uh, chicken. Oh yeah. I almost forgot. We can either use a local (8)anesthetic or nitrous oxide . . . laughing gas. . . to minimize the (9)discomfort you might feel. Or you can just grin and bear it.
Patient: Nah, Nah, nah! Put me under! [I thought so.] I can't stand pain, and I'd rather not be aware of what's going on. And, if I need a filling, can I get one that looks like my other teeth?
Dentist: If we can save the tooth with a filling, I recommend a high-strength silver (10)alloy filling instead of a porcelain one. It'll probably last longer.
Patient: Okay, well whatever. Let's get it over with.
Dentist: Okay, pleasant dreams. Drill please.
Score = 80%
Correct Answers:
1. problem
2. cleaning
3. plaque
4. hurts
5. extensive
6. extract
7. dull
8. anesthetic
9. discomfort
10. alloy
Key Vocabulary [Top]
plaque (noun): a substance that builds up around teeth that can damage them
cavity (noun): tooth decay
wisdom tooth (noun): the last of your back teeth to come in
decay (noun, also verb): the gradual process of the tooth going bad, sometimes
caused by poor dental care and eating habits
filling (noun): a substance inserted into a tooth to repair a cavity
extensive (adjective): large in extent, range, or scope
crown (noun): a metal covering over the enamel-covered part of a tooth
extract (verb): remove
dull (verb, also adjective): numb or make insensitive, deaden feeling
local anesthetic (noun): a drug used to dull the body`s senses from pain in a specific area
nitrous oxide (noun): a gas inhaled as an anesthetic in dentistry and surgery
discomfort (noun): pain or an uncomfortable feeling associated with a part of the body
alloy (noun): a mixture of two or more metals
porcelain (noun): made of semitransparent ceramic
2011年4月9日星期六
Spring 2011 Listening 3b Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Homework 9
Web address of listening activity:
http://www.esl-lab.com/petcare/petcarerd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What is one of Shawn's concern about the dog?
A. It can be somewhat aggressive.
B. It eats too much food at one time.
C. The dog might mess on his carpet.
2. What is Shawn supposed to do between 3:00-4:00 p.m. for the dog?
A. Take the dog for some exercise with a Frisbee.
B. Feed him an afternoon doggie treat for a snack.
C. Let the dog watch a program on television.
3. Which point is NOT true about the cat?
A. The cat becomes a little moody at times.
B. The cat enjoys listening to classical music.
C. The cat will run away if it gets outside the house.
4. What can we infer from the conversation on the snake's reaction to Shawn?
A. The snake appears to warm up to him.
B. The snake doesn't care for Shawn at all.
C. The snake is extremely shy of Shawn.
5. What is Shawn's final response to Norman?
A. Norman should seek someone who is well-trained with animals.
B. Norman should take his animals to the zoo for special care.
C. Norman agrees to watch them for a lot of extra money.
Score =100%
Correct answers:
1. It can be somewhat aggressive.
2. Let the dog watch a program on television.
3. The cat will run away if it gets outside the house.
4. The snake doesn't care for Shawn at all.
5. Norman should seek someone who is well-trained with animals.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some basic tips for caring for a dog or cat (e.g., feeding, grooming, house training, etc.)?
Answer:
People need to feed thier pets on time. Moreover, they should choose the suitable food. For example, they can cook food for their pets, or they can buy pet food in the supermarkets. With the seasons changing, people need to consider when they may groom their pets. If people want to save time, they can send their pets to pet shops, which have a series of services. Certainly, people need to train their pets. It is helpful for their pets to finish some certain actions. Meanwhile, people can relax themselves as well. People can bring their pet to do some exercises in the street. It is beneficial for people and their pets.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Norman: Hey, neighbor. How's it going?
Shawn: Fine. How about you?
Norman: Okay. Huh, by the way, my wife and I are going out of (1)town this weekend, and I was wondering if you could take care of some of our animals while we're gone. You know our dog, Jaws, don't you?
Shawn: Yeah. My leg still hurts from the last incident.
Norman: Hey, he's just a (2)playful little beast.
Shawn: Right.
Norman: Hey, he likes to bark a little, and his bark is worse than his bite.
Shawn: Oh yeah.
Norman: Just (3)feed him a can of dog food a day, and make sure he has plenty of water in his dish. [Oh] And then, take him for a walk around the block.
Shawn: Well, how about if I just throw a Frisbee over the fence to give him some (4)exercise? Wouldn't that work?
Norman: Ah, and then, he likes to watch the 3;00 soap opera on Channel 4 [What?] . . . and brush his teeth after you give you some doggie treats around 4:00.
Shawn: Man, you really (5)pamper your dog.
Norman: And, then brush his fur for about twenty minutes. He tends to shed this time of year. [Ah, what?] And then (6)scratch him around the ears. Otherwise, he feels neglected.
Shawn: Is that it?
Norman: Well, and then there's Claws.
Shawn: Claws? Who's Claws.
Norman: Oh, he's the cat we adopted from the animal (7)shelter, but he's a little temperamental.
Shawn: What do you mean "temperamental"?
Norman: Well, he has mood swings [Mood swings?], but he's been doing better since he's been going to the animal therapist.
Shawn: A therapist?
Norman: So, be sure to feed him a half cup of cat food two times a day [What? A therapist . . .], and don't forget to put out (on) some soft classical music during his nap time at 2:40 p.m. But don't let him out of the house because he might run away and chase the neighbor's dog.
Shawn: You have some high-maintenance animals.
Norman: Not really. And, don't forget to change the cat litter daily, or he might have an (8)accident on the carpet. [Oh, great.] And finally, there's Buttercup.
Shawn: Buttercup? Who's Buttercu . . . ? I'm afraid to ask.
Norman: Ah, she's a sweetie [What?] . . . if you know how to handle her right. [Oh, great.] Wait. Let me get her for you. Here you are.
Shawn: That's . . . That's a snake . . .[Hold her.] That's a big snake with big fangs. Does the snake go to a therapist, too?
Norman: Of course not . . . just an anger-management class.
Shawn: Oh! What?
Norman: I'm joking. Buttercup is a very docile (9)creature, and she never bites anyone she likes. If she doesn't, you'll know because she starts hissing and staring at you . . . . kind like what she's doing now.
Shawn: Well, I'm leaving. You must be going out of you mind to think I'm going to watch a (10)zoo full of misunderstood animals. You'd better hire some professional help 'cause I wouldn't watch them even if you paid me a million dollars.
Score = 100%
Correct Answers:
1. town
2. playful
3. feed
4. exercise
5. pamper
6. scratch
7. shelter
8. accident
9. creature
10. zoo
Key Vocabulary [Top]
incident (noun): a situation that occurs, sometimes serious
bark (verb; also noun): making the sound of a dog
pamper (verb): treat a person or an animal in a special way
adopt (verb): take into one's family
temperamental (adjective): changing feelings or moods
handle (verb): take care of, hold or touch with your hands
fangs (noun): long sharp teeth from an animal such as a snake
docile (adjective): easy to work with or handle
go out of your mind: go crazy
http://www.esl-lab.com/petcare/petcarerd1.htm
Listening exercises:
1. What is one of Shawn's concern about the dog?
A. It can be somewhat aggressive.
B. It eats too much food at one time.
C. The dog might mess on his carpet.
2. What is Shawn supposed to do between 3:00-4:00 p.m. for the dog?
A. Take the dog for some exercise with a Frisbee.
B. Feed him an afternoon doggie treat for a snack.
C. Let the dog watch a program on television.
3. Which point is NOT true about the cat?
A. The cat becomes a little moody at times.
B. The cat enjoys listening to classical music.
C. The cat will run away if it gets outside the house.
4. What can we infer from the conversation on the snake's reaction to Shawn?
A. The snake appears to warm up to him.
B. The snake doesn't care for Shawn at all.
C. The snake is extremely shy of Shawn.
5. What is Shawn's final response to Norman?
A. Norman should seek someone who is well-trained with animals.
B. Norman should take his animals to the zoo for special care.
C. Norman agrees to watch them for a lot of extra money.
Score =100%
Correct answers:
1. It can be somewhat aggressive.
2. Let the dog watch a program on television.
3. The cat will run away if it gets outside the house.
4. The snake doesn't care for Shawn at all.
5. Norman should seek someone who is well-trained with animals.
Answers to pre or post-listening questions:
I. Pre-Listening Exercises [Top]
What are some basic tips for caring for a dog or cat (e.g., feeding, grooming, house training, etc.)?
Answer:
People need to feed thier pets on time. Moreover, they should choose the suitable food. For example, they can cook food for their pets, or they can buy pet food in the supermarkets. With the seasons changing, people need to consider when they may groom their pets. If people want to save time, they can send their pets to pet shops, which have a series of services. Certainly, people need to train their pets. It is helpful for their pets to finish some certain actions. Meanwhile, people can relax themselves as well. People can bring their pet to do some exercises in the street. It is beneficial for people and their pets.
Vocabulary Exercises:
Norman: Hey, neighbor. How's it going?
Shawn: Fine. How about you?
Norman: Okay. Huh, by the way, my wife and I are going out of (1)town this weekend, and I was wondering if you could take care of some of our animals while we're gone. You know our dog, Jaws, don't you?
Shawn: Yeah. My leg still hurts from the last incident.
Norman: Hey, he's just a (2)playful little beast.
Shawn: Right.
Norman: Hey, he likes to bark a little, and his bark is worse than his bite.
Shawn: Oh yeah.
Norman: Just (3)feed him a can of dog food a day, and make sure he has plenty of water in his dish. [Oh] And then, take him for a walk around the block.
Shawn: Well, how about if I just throw a Frisbee over the fence to give him some (4)exercise? Wouldn't that work?
Norman: Ah, and then, he likes to watch the 3;00 soap opera on Channel 4 [What?] . . . and brush his teeth after you give you some doggie treats around 4:00.
Shawn: Man, you really (5)pamper your dog.
Norman: And, then brush his fur for about twenty minutes. He tends to shed this time of year. [Ah, what?] And then (6)scratch him around the ears. Otherwise, he feels neglected.
Shawn: Is that it?
Norman: Well, and then there's Claws.
Shawn: Claws? Who's Claws.
Norman: Oh, he's the cat we adopted from the animal (7)shelter, but he's a little temperamental.
Shawn: What do you mean "temperamental"?
Norman: Well, he has mood swings [Mood swings?], but he's been doing better since he's been going to the animal therapist.
Shawn: A therapist?
Norman: So, be sure to feed him a half cup of cat food two times a day [What? A therapist . . .], and don't forget to put out (on) some soft classical music during his nap time at 2:40 p.m. But don't let him out of the house because he might run away and chase the neighbor's dog.
Shawn: You have some high-maintenance animals.
Norman: Not really. And, don't forget to change the cat litter daily, or he might have an (8)accident on the carpet. [Oh, great.] And finally, there's Buttercup.
Shawn: Buttercup? Who's Buttercu . . . ? I'm afraid to ask.
Norman: Ah, she's a sweetie [What?] . . . if you know how to handle her right. [Oh, great.] Wait. Let me get her for you. Here you are.
Shawn: That's . . . That's a snake . . .[Hold her.] That's a big snake with big fangs. Does the snake go to a therapist, too?
Norman: Of course not . . . just an anger-management class.
Shawn: Oh! What?
Norman: I'm joking. Buttercup is a very docile (9)creature, and she never bites anyone she likes. If she doesn't, you'll know because she starts hissing and staring at you . . . . kind like what she's doing now.
Shawn: Well, I'm leaving. You must be going out of you mind to think I'm going to watch a (10)zoo full of misunderstood animals. You'd better hire some professional help 'cause I wouldn't watch them even if you paid me a million dollars.
Score = 100%
Correct Answers:
1. town
2. playful
3. feed
4. exercise
5. pamper
6. scratch
7. shelter
8. accident
9. creature
10. zoo
Key Vocabulary [Top]
incident (noun): a situation that occurs, sometimes serious
bark (verb; also noun): making the sound of a dog
pamper (verb): treat a person or an animal in a special way
adopt (verb): take into one's family
temperamental (adjective): changing feelings or moods
handle (verb): take care of, hold or touch with your hands
fangs (noun): long sharp teeth from an animal such as a snake
docile (adjective): easy to work with or handle
go out of your mind: go crazy
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