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1、Unit 4 Listening Course (2),,,Section One Tactics for Listening,,Part 1 Phonetics—Stress, Intonation and AccentEx.,,Part Two Listen and Note-takingFrog Legs1. many Asian cultures have included frog legs in their di

2、ets for centuries.2. By 1977 the French government banned commercial hunting of its own amphibians.3. Indian scientists have described as “disastrous ” the rate at which frogs are disappearing from the rice fields and

3、wetlands.4.The United States imported more than 6.5 million pounds of frozen frog meat each year between 1981 to 1984.5. One of the attractions of Indian frogs was the price.,,Fill in the blanks People want fro

4、gs mostly for food. Many Asian cultures have included frog legs In their diets for centuries. The most famous frog-eaters, and the people who inspired frog-eating in Europe and the United States are the French. By 1977 t

5、he French government banned commercial hunting of its own amphibians. So the French turned to India and Bangladesh for frogs. And the United States imported more than 6.5 million pounds of frozen frog meat each year betw

6、een1981 and 1984. one of attractions of Indian frogs was the price. Indian scientists have described as “disastrous” the rate at which frogs are disappearing from the rice fields and wetlands, where they prote

7、ct crops by devouring damaging insects. Since the India and Bangladesh frog-export bans, Indonesia has become the major exporter of frog legs to the United States and Europe. But no matter what country the legs

8、 come from, one thing is usually constant: the legs once belonged to frogs are taken from the wild, not from farms.,,Section Two Listening Comprehension,,DialoguesDialogue 1 Health Club,,Sauna,2.50,2.50,half an hour,1.

9、50,half an hour,1.50,Young people in their 20s & 30s,￡ 30 a year,75%,morning,reduced rate for old pensioners.,,Dialogue 2 Skiing Focus:Making inferences,,Have students find the proof for their answers.Ex. A1. Wha

10、t are the speakers doing?_______________________________2. What kind of class is mentioned in the conversation?_______________________________________3. How many of the speakers have been taking the class?_________

11、__________________,They are looking at some pictures.,A ski class for beginners.,Two.,,Ex. B: Summary of the dialogue Everyday the coach took them to a ____________. They got to the ____ on a ______. In their clas

12、s, there was one woman who could __________________. She couldn’t __________ ____ and whenever she started ______ she would stick her skis out _____________. People always tried to _________. One day as she was ge

13、tting to the top, she _______ and started sliding down the slope. Everyone _______ and tried to jump off the ski lift to get out of the way and they all ended up in a pile at the bottom of the slope.,nursery slope,top,sk

14、i lift,never learn how to ski,control her,skis,sliding,in front of her,avoid her,slipped,let go,,Part 2 PassagesPassage 1 FatigueFocus: Expository writing—explaining “fatigue” definition—illustration—problem solving,

15、,Ex. A: Pre-listening question:What is fatigue? What’s the difference between fatigue and drowsiness?Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy. Fatigue is different from drowsiness. In general,

16、 drowsiness is feeling the need to sleep, while fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation. Drowsiness and apathy can be symptoms of fatigue.,,Background: The thyroid is one of the larger endocrine (內(nèi)分泌的) glands in t

17、he body. It is a double-lobed structure located in the neck and produces hormones, that regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of many other systems in the body. Hyperthyroidism (ove

18、ractive thyroid甲狀腺機能亢進) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid甲狀腺機能減退) are the most common problems of the thyroid gland. Specialists are called Thyroidologists.,,Ex. B: Choose the best answer.1. D2. A3. B4. D5. A,

19、,6. B Here are some tips for reducing fatigue Get adequate, regular, and consistent amounts of sleep Eat a healthy well-balanced diet Exercise regularly Learn better way to relax Maintain a reasonable work

20、 and schedule Change your stressful circumstances Take a multivitamin. Avoid alcohol, nicotine, and drug use,,7. C. Do not stop or change any medications without instruction from your doctor.8. C,,Ex. C: Answ

21、er the questions1. When do people feel fatigued? Fatigue is a normal and important response to physical exertion, emotional stress, boredom, or lack of sleep.2. What can also be symptoms of fatigue?Drowsiness and apa

22、thy can be symptoms of fatigue.,Lack of enthusiasm,,3. What can usually relieve fatigue?Enough exercise, good nutrition, or low-stress environment can usually relieve fatigue.4. What treatment can also help deal with f

23、atigue?Treatment for chronic pain or depression often helps address fatigue. 5. What is the side effect of some antidepressant medication? They may cause or worsen fatigue.,Passage 1 Fatigue Fatigue is a feel

24、ing of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy. Fatigue is different from drowsiness. In general, drowsiness is feeling the need to sleep, .while fatigue is a lack of energy and motivation. Drowsiness and apathy

25、(a feeling of indifference or not caring about what happens) can be symptoms of fatigue. Fatigue can be a normal and important response to physical exertion, emotional stress, boredom, or lack of sleep. However,

26、it can also be a nonspecific sign of a more serious psychological or physical disorder. Fatigue that is not relieved by enough sleep, good nutrition, or,a low-stress environment should be evaluated by your doctor. Becaus

27、e fatigue is a common complaint, sometimes a potentially serious cause may be overlooked. The pattern of fatigue may help your doctor determine its underlying cause. For example, if you wake up in the morning rest

28、ed but rapidly, develop, fatigue with activity, you may have an ongoing physical condition like an underactive throid. On the other hand, if you wake up with a low level of energy and have fatigue that lasts throughout t

29、he day, you may be depressed. Here are some tips for reducing fatigue:,-Get adequate, regular, and consistent amounts of sleep each night. -Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet and drink plenty of water throug

30、hout the day. - Exercise regularly. . -Learn better ways to relax. Try yoga* or meditation*. -Maintain a reasonable work and personal schedule. -Change your stressful circumstances,

31、 if possible. For example, switch jobs, take a vacation, and deal directly with problems in a relationship. -Take a multivitamin. Talk to your doctor about what you need and what is best for you. -Avoid alc

32、ohol, nicotine*, and drug use.,If you have chronic* pain or depression, treating either often helps address the fatigue. However,some antidepressant* medications may cause or worsen fatigue. Your medication may have to b

33、e adjusted to avoid this problem. Do not stop or change any medications without instruction from your doctor. Stimulants* (including caffeine) are not effective treatments for fatigue, and can actually make the pro

34、blem worse when the drugs are discontinued. Sedatives* also tend to intensify fatigue in the long run.,,Passage 2 The Truth about the French!Focus:EX. A: Pre-listeningHow do you behave in greeting?What changes happen

35、 to greetings in china:,,Ex. B: Choose the best answer:1. C 2. A3. A 4. B5. B 6. C7. D 8. D,,Ex. C: Answer the questions1. What is heaven on Earth for a dedicated skier in France?

36、 Skiing in France 2. When will an intermediate skier who can read a lift map easily be able to do? An intermediate skier who can read a lift map will easily be able to ski all day avoiding lift lines and crowds, e

37、ven during the busiest season.,,3. What does this staggered two-week winter vacation period cover? This staggered two-week winter vacation period usually covers the last two weeks of February and the first week of March

38、.4. What is the character of the French?The French are not generally arrogant and rude. They are as kind as you wish.5. Which precautions will a visitor take against theft in large cities in France? In large cities

39、in France, always secure your vehicles, leave nothing of value visible and don’t carry your wallet in your back pocket. Beware of begging children!,Passage 2 The Truth about the French Skiing in France is heaven on

40、 Earth for a dedicated skier. There are resorts where you canaccess skiing terrain that is larger than all the ski resorts in Utah* and Colorado* combined. The larger resorts have an adequate number of restaurants

41、 and discos. It is a good idea to eat a good lunch because the mountain restaurants are normally much better than the restaurants in the ski stations. French resorts are mostly government owned and operated. The so

42、cial system puts a highpercentage of money back into the areas. This provides state-of-the-art* lifts, snow making and,snow grooming. In general, an intermediate skier who can read a lift map will easily be able to ski

43、all day avoiding lift lines and crowds, even during the busiest season. The French school systems have a staggered* two-week winter vacation period. When thesnow is good, nearly all of France migrates to the mounta

44、ins for this period. The break usually covers the last two weeks of February and the first week of March. The time to absolutely avoid isthe "Paris school holiday week" which will always be in the middle perio

45、d of the vacation time but starting the first or second week of the break.,No one has a more undeserved* reputation about his or her character than the French. The French are not generally arrogant and rude. True, in lar

46、ge tourist centers there are unpleasant people and if you're looking for or expecting rudeness, you may just provoke* it. Generally the French, especially in the countryside, are as kind as you wish and you will find

47、 warmth and acceptance. The most fractious* Frenchman is easily disarmed by a little sincerity*. When greeting someone or saying good-bye, always shake hands. Don't use a firm, pumping handshake, but a quick, sl

48、ight pressure one. When you enter a room or a shop you should,pumping handshake, but a quick, slight pressure one. When you enter a room or a shop you should greet everyone there. If you meet a person you know very well

49、use their first name and kiss both cheeks.Men don't usually kiss unless they are relatives. Good topics of conversation include food, sports, hobbies and where you come from. Topics to avoid are prices, where items w

50、ere bought, what someone does for a living, income and age. Questions about personal and family life are considered private. Expect to find the French well-informed about the history, culture and politics of other countr

51、ies. To gain their respect, be prepared to show some knowledge of the history and,politics of France. France is generally a very safe country to visit. Pickpockets, however, are not unheard of.In large cities partic

52、ularly, take precautions against theft. Always secure your vehicles, leave nothing of value visible and don't carry your wallet in your back pocket. Beware of begging children !,,Part 3 NewsFocus: AccidentsNews s

53、ummarySpecific information,,News Item 1 Background:Charles de Gaulle airport:in Paris, is one of Europe's principal aviation centres, as well as France's main international airport. It is named after Charles

54、 de Gaulle (1890-1970), leader of the Free French Forces and founder of the French Fifth Republic. It is 25 km to the north-east of Paris. The construction of this airport lasted about 10 years.,,terminal: station wh

55、ere transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods,,Ex. A: Summarize the newsThis news item is about the new information of France Charles de Gaulle airport where a segment of the roof collapsed in May,,France&#

56、39;s busiest airport will reopen part of a terminal that was not damaged when a segment of the roof collapsed in May, killing four people. the Transport Minister Gilles de Robien said a segment of the three-building 2 E

57、 terminal at Charles de Gaulle airport would return to service on July 15.In the May 23 disaster, falling glass, steel and masonry* killed four travelers--two Chinese,one Czech* and one Lebanese*. Three others were inju

58、red. A preliminary report by experts said Tuesday that a weakness in the concrete that formed thefuturistic terminal's vaulted roof may have contributed to the collapse. Officials are still unsure about w

59、hat exactly caused it to collapse.,,Ex. B: Listen and look at the chart. Tick the appropriate box.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,√,√,,√,√,√,,News Item 2 Ex. A: Summarize the newsThis news is about a string of accidents this week in Con

60、go.,,An Antonov 26 plane crashed in northwestern Congo shortly after take-off on Saturday. Killing all 22 Congolese passengers and the crew. It was not known how many crew members were on the plane when it crashed n

61、ear the town of Boende, more than 600 km northeast of the capital Kinshasa. The cause of the crash was unknown. A string of accidents this week has underlined the parlous* state of Democratic Republic of Congo's

62、 transport infrastructure* after five years of war and decades of misrule. More than 160 people drowned when a ferry sank during a storm on Lake Mai-Ndombe. north-east of Kinshasa, on Tuesday. On Saturday, 18 p

63、eople were killed or injured when a small truck experienced brake trouble and crashed near the eastern town of Goma.,,Ex. B: Fill in the missing informationA String of Accidents This Week,a ferry sink,Tues.,on Lake Mai-

64、Ndombe, Northeast of Kinshasha,More than 160 people,storm,a truck crash,Sat.,Near the eastern town of Goma,18 people were killed or injured,brake trouble,an air crash,Sat.,Near the town of Boende, in northwestern COngo,a

65、ll 22 Congolese passengers and the crew,unknown,,News Item 3Ex. A: Summarize the newsThis news item is about a major electricity failure. Ex. B: Answer the questions:1. What are the northeastern United States and par

66、ts of Canada slowly recovering from? A major electricity failure.2. How many people suffer the devour electricity failure. About 50 million people suffer the devour electricity failure.,,3. Has power been returned com

67、pletely in New York City? No, power has been returned to 85% of that city.4. What have officials in both New York City and in the Canadian province of Ontario warned? They have warned that electrical service may stop

68、again until the electrical system can be completely repaired.5. What are the people in the city of Cleveland Ohio being warned to do? In the city of Cleveland, Ohio, people are being warned to boil water before drinki

69、ng it at least until Sunday.,,The northeastern United States and parts of Canada are slowly recovering from a major electricity failure. At one time on Thursday about 50 million people did not have electrical service. It

70、 was the largest devour electricity failure in North America. The midwestern city of Detroit, Michigan still does not have electrical service. Over 2 million people there may have to wait until Sunday before electrical p

71、ower is operating.. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says power has been returned to 85% of that city. Officials in both New York and in the Canadian province of Ontario have warned that electrical service may stop