大学英语技能培训 I. Topics for oral practice 格式 2. ideas for discussion(expressed in statements or questions) 3. related words and expression 1. generation gap 2. College life 3. education in China 4. our university 5. traveling 6. Olympics 2008 IL. Topics for writing 1. population 2 3. environment protection 4. wild life protection 6. certificate craze 7. private cars in Chin 8. bicycles in China Ill. Translation
大学英语技能培训 I. Topics for oral practice 格式： 1. topic 2. ideas for discussion (expressed in statements or questions) 3. related words and expressions 1. generation gap 2. College life 3. education in China 4. our university 5. traveling 6. Olympics 2008 II. Topics for writing 1. population 2. generation gap 3. environment protection 4. wild life protection 5. part-time job 6. certificate craze 7. private cars in China 8. bicycles in China III. Translation
l generation gap deas for discussion: What is generation gap? Can you cite examples to show generation gap in our lives? What do you think of generation gap? Is it a good thing or bad thing? Do you think it is possible to get rid of generation gap? ap all the elated words and expressions fail communication false message distance contradiction ignore opposite ideas beliefs attitudes towards life cultural norms control radical conservative favorite music habit dressing style manners books movies games cultural values iving/educational environment outlook of the world information knowledge experience science technique society development invention tradition habit custom avoid conflicts seek understanding put your feet into others boots respect others choice catch up with social progress outlet emotion mature exchange ideas friendship between generations 2. College Life Questions for discussion You are going to talk about your college life. Read the following questions and discuss them with your partner. 1. Do you enjoy your college life? Why? 2. Say something about the first day when you came to the college 3. What do you do in your spare time? 4. Do you have any part-time jobs? What do you think about part-time job? 5. What do you think of your dormitory, satisfied or disappointed 6. What kind of characteristic do you think is important in your college life? nguage Iocu Here are some useful sentences and structures that you might find handy in discussing the above I enjoy my college life very much/ do not like my college. Because I think the campus is beautiful and facilities are wonderful. Studying in college is a brand start of our life. / Because this is not my ideal college, I do not belong here Time flies. Recalling about the past one year, so many thoughts are flooding in my mind When first day I came to University, I really feel that the school is very good In my spare time, I usually play badminton/ tennis/ pole jump(撑杆跳高)/ skating/ bowling/ rock climbing I often go to the library /computer rooms I do part-time job on weekends I'm delivering sample products /doing market research for a company selling papers and magazines at a newsstand every Sunday afternoon. The most important thing, I think, is to get some work experience. Pay is secondary I like our campus, there are so many trees and tall buildings, but at the first sight of the dormitory
1. generation gap Ideas for discussion: What is generation gap? Can you cite examples to show generation gap in our lives? What do you think of generation gap? Is it a good thing or bad thing? How to deal with generation gap? Do you think it is possible to get rid of generation gap? Why there is generation gap all the time? related words and expressions fail communication false message distance contradiction ignore opposite ideas principles beliefs attitudes towards life cultural norms control radical conservative favorite music habit dressing style manners books movies games cultural values traditional opera living/educational environment outlook of the world information knowledge experience science technique society development invention tradition habit custom avoid conflicts seek understanding put your feet into other’s boots respect other’s choice catch up with social progress peer outlet emotion mature exchange ideas friendship between generations 2. College Life Questions for discussion You are going to talk about your college life. Read the following questions and discuss them with your partner. 1. Do you enjoy your college life? Why? 2. Say something about the first day when you came to the college. 3. What do you do in your spare time? 4. Do you have any part-time jobs? What do you think about part-time job? 5. What do you think of your dormitory, satisfied or disappointed? 6. What kind of characteristic do you think is important in your college life? Language focus Here are some useful sentences and structures that you might find handy in discussing the above questions: I enjoy my college life very much / do not like my college. Because I think the campus is beautiful and facilities are wonderful. Studying in college is a brand start of our life. / Because this is not my ideal college, I do not belong here. Time flies. Recalling about the past one year, so many thoughts are flooding in my mind. When first day I came to University, I really feel that the school is very good. In my spare time, I usually play badminton / tennis / pole jump (撑杆跳高) / skating / bowling / rock climbing. I often go to the library / computer rooms. I do part-time job on weekends. I’m delivering sample products / doing market research for a company / selling papers and magazines at a newsstand every Sunday afternoon. The most important thing, I think, is to get some work experience. Pay is secondary. I like our campus, there are so many trees and tall buildings, but at the first sight of the dormitory
something disappointing come up to me! The condition of the dormitory is really very poor with only one room, no lavatory! I like my dormitory very much. It is big enough and I have 6 wonderful roommates During my college life, Ive found that it is hard for people who lack necessary skills/are too I think having enough knowledge /being confident/honest/enthusiastic is more important have learnt such 3. Education in China Topics for discussion: 1 Introduction of primary school in China 2. Introduction of junior middle school in China 3. Introduction of senior middle school in China 4. Introduction of higher education in China: entrance examination, fees, quality education 5. Introduction of adult education in Chi I. six years of primary school 1. beginning school at 6 Il. three years of junior middle school Ill. three years of senior middle school 1. working very hard in order to be enrolled by colleges or universities 2. taking part in college entrance examination 3. severe competition between candidates IV. higher education 1. good result in college entrance examination 2. college fees and tuitions a. getting a part-time job b. getting a scholarship from the university c. applying to a bank for a loan, pay back after graduation 3. quality education at colleges a. more than just book knowledge b. cultivating students with good character c broadening the students knowledge d developing their capacities e. providing them with opportunities to develop all potential gifts 4. problen a. low enrollment rate c.not easy for the students to find a job after graduation d. lack of social experiences, book knowledge on e some promising students may lose their chance of higher education because of poverty
something disappointing come up to me! The condition of the dormitory is really very poor with only one room, no lavatory! I like my dormitory very much. It is big enough and I have 6 wonderful roommates. During my college life, I’ve found that it is hard for people who lack necessary skills / are too picky to find satisfactory work. I think having enough knowledge / being confident / honest / enthusiastic is more important. I have learnt such 3. Education in China Topics for discussion: 1. Introduction of primary school in China 2. Introduction of junior middle school in China 3. Introduction of senior middle school in China 4. Introduction of higher education in China: entrance examination, fees, quality education, problems 5. Introduction of adult education in China Language focus: I. six years of primary school 1. beginning school at 6 2. compulsory education II. three years of junior middle school 1. compulsory education III. three years of senior middle school 1. working very hard in order to be enrolled by colleges or universities 2. taking part in college entrance examination 3. severe competition between candidates IV. higher education 1. good result in college entrance examination 2. college fees and tuitions a. getting a part-time job b. getting a scholarship from the university c. applying to a bank for a loan, pay back after graduation 3. quality education at colleges a. more than just book knowledge b. cultivating students with good character c. broadening the students’ knowledge d. developing their capacities e. providing them with opportunities to develop all potential gifts 4. problems a. low enrollment rate b. poor quality of teaching facilities c. not easy for the students to find a job after graduation d. lack of social experiences, book knowledge only e. some promising students may lose their chance of higher education because of poverty
5. suggested a. lower the scores needed to enter college up pr e introducing advanced teaching methods f. learning from the success of other countries quire another degree or diplo 2. getting more knowledge 3. more qualified for better jobs and quicker promotion b. be qualified for the job in trade, administration, teaching or other services Our University Questions for discussion 1. Where is your school? Do you like your schools surroundings? 2. How many students/undergraduates/postgraduates/teachers are there in your school? How many departments/majors are there in your school? what are they? Do you like your major? Why or Why not? What is your hope for your department and your major 3. What has impressed/moved you most in your school life? Besides your major courses, do you 4. Do you often go to your schools library? What do you like doing there? If you like reading there, what do you usually read? Why 5. There are many statues in your school. Do you know about them? Which one do you like most Why? 6. What do you like to do in your spare time? Have you joined any clubs in your school? Why or why not? Do you often go to attend the lectures /concerts held in your school? Do you like them? Why? What kind of sports do you like to do in your spare time? anguage Focus ounded in 1951, renamed Xi'an Shiyou University in 2003, located in the southern part/suburb of XI'an. beautiful trees and flowers, birds, 2 high-rising teaching buildings, science laboratories, modern language laboratories, computer learning center and modern multi-media classrooms, an excellent place for learning approximately 15,000 students/undergraduates, 500 postgraduates, over 100 overseas students from South Korea, the Republic of Kazakhstan, staff, about 1500, 12 colleges and 3 departments, 48 majors, the school of Petroleum Engineering, the school of Mechanical Engineering, the school of Electronic Engineering. the school of Economic Management. the school of Humanities. the school of Science, the school of Computer Science, the school of Continuing Education, the school of Engineering Business, the school of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, the Department of Resources Engineering, the Department of Material Science and Engineering, the Department of Foreign Languages, the Department of Music, the Department of Physical Education, and the Department of Postgraduates. I major in/My major is. I like my major very
5. suggested solutions a. lower the scores needed to enter college b. increase enrollment rate c. set up private colleges d. increase the investment e. introducing advanced teaching methods f. learning from the success of other countries V. adult education 1. require another degree or diploma 2. getting more knowledge 3. more qualified for better jobs and quicker promotion 4. vocational schools: a. eager for new skills, b. be qualified for the job in trade, administration, teaching or other services 4. Our University Questions for discussion 1. Where is your school? Do you like your school’s surroundings? 2. How many students/undergraduates/postgraduates/teachers are there in your school? How many departments/majors are there in your school? what are they ? Do you like your major? Why or Why not? What is your hope for your department and your major? 3. What has impressed/moved you most in your school life? Besides your major courses, do you select any optional courses? 4. Do you often go to your school’s library? What do you like doing there? If you like reading there, what do you usually read? Why? 5. There are many statues in your school. Do you know about them? Which one do you like most? Why? 6. What do you like to do in your spare time? Have you joined any clubs in your school? Why or why not? Do you often go to attend the lectures /concerts held in your school? Do you like them? Why? What kind of sports do you like to do in your spare time? Language Focus founded in 1951, renamed Xi’an Shiyou University in 2003, located in the southern part/suburb of Xi’an. beautiful trees and flowers , birds, 2 high-rising teaching buildings, science laboratories, modern language laboratories, computer learning center and modern multi-media classrooms, an excellent place for learning. approximately 15,000 students/undergraduates , 500 postgraduates, over 100 overseas students from South Korea, the Republic of Kazakhstan, staff, about 1500, 12 colleges and 3 departments, 48 majors, the school of Petroleum Engineering, the school of Mechanical Engineering, the school of Electronic Engineering, the school of Economic Management, the school of Humanities, the school of Science, the school of Computer Science, the school of Continuing Education, the school of Engineering & Business, the school of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, the Department of Resources Engineering, the Department of Material Science and Engineering, the Department of Foreign Languages, the Department of Music, the Department of Physical Education, and the Department of Postgraduates. I major in/My major is…I like my major very
much because. make contribution to our country's petroleum industry. I hope we can conduct more field practices to have more clear knowledge of the field work What has impressed me most is hard-working and highly professional teachers/beautiful I often go to the books/magazines-to improve/enlarge my knowledge about/gain insight into. /broaden my horizon. Our school provides many optional courses /minors for us to choose from. English minors, psychology, photography, business management There are several statues on the schools campus: the Statue of Wang Jinxi, the Statue of Tang Chunyu, the Torch.. I like the Statue of Wang Jinxi, which reminds me of the history of Chinese Petroleum industr I have joined the English Club. We organize some spoken contests/English corner every term to motivate other students to improve their English.. I will go to every lecture since I can broaden my horizon/learn something about the development of the petroleum industry/my specialty I also go to every concert held in the school because I can enjoy/get relaxed/have my temperament molded/cultivated.. Besides learning, I take part in a lot of sports activities: football, basketball volleyball, tennis, table tennis, Swimming, skating,judo, aerobics(健美操), physical dance(体 育舞蹈) -Latin dance-, bodybuilding 5. Traveling 1. Ideas for discussion Different purposes of traveling What are the benefits of traveling? Different ways of traveling What are the possible problems you may meet with while traveling, What are the places do you like to go? Why? Services provided for tourist 2. Related words and phrases tour, trip, journey, travel agency, travel by sea(by land, by air), tourist, tourism, sightseeing, place of historical interest, scenic spot, summer resort, tourist attractions, tourist guide, transport. passport, visa, customs, one-way ticket, round-way ticket, domestic flight, international flight, baggage, duty-free shop, accommodation, hotel, single room, double room, suite, restaurant, Chinese food, western food, local flavor, scenery, landscape 6. Olympics 2008 1. Ideas for discussion The origin of Olympics What are the Olympic spirits? Why are Olympic Games so attractive? Name some of the most popular Olympic events The significance of Olympics 2008 for China The possible problems which might be caused by Olympics 2008 in Beijing 2. Related words and phrases Chinese Olympic Committee, athlete, sportsman, coach, home team, visiting team, national team
much because.. make contribution to our country’s petroleum industry.. I hope we can conduct more field practices to have more clear knowledge of the field work... What has impressed me most is hard-working and highly professional teachers/beautiful surroundings/colorful school life…. I often go to the library to read all kinds of books-- technical books/novels/specialized books/magazines—to improve/enlarge my knowledge about/gain insight into…/broaden my horizon…Our school provides many optional courses /minors for us to choose from…: English minors, psychology, photography, business management… There are several statues on the school’s campus: the Statue of Wang Jinxi, the Statue of Tang Chunyu, the Torch … I like the Statue of Wang Jinxi, which reminds me of the history of Chinese Petroleum industry…. I have joined the English Club. We organize some spoken contests/English corner every term to motivate other students to improve their English… I will go to every lecture since I can broaden my horizon/learn something about the development of the petroleum industry/my specialty… I also go to every concert held in the school because I can enjoy/get relaxed/have my temperament molded/cultivated… Besides learning, I take part in a lot of sports activities: football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, table tennis, swimming, skating, judo, aerobics (健美操)， physical dance (体 育舞蹈)—Latin dance-- , bodybuilding… 5. Traveling 1. Ideas for discussion Different purposes of traveling What are the benefits of traveling? Different ways of traveling What are the possible problems you may meet with while traveling,? What are the places do you like to go? Why? Services provided for tourists 2. Related words and phrases tour, trip, journey, travel agency, travel by sea (by land, by air), tourist, tourism, sightseeing, place of historical interest, scenic spot, summer resort, tourist attractions, tourist guide, transport, destination, airport, port, passport, visa, customs, one-way ticket, round-way ticket, domestic flight, international flight, baggage, duty-free shop, accommodation, hotel, single room, double room, suite, restaurant, Chinese food, western food, local flavor, scenery, landscape, 6. Olympics 2008 1. Ideas for discussion The origin of Olympics What are the Olympic spirits? Why are Olympic Games so attractive? Name some of the most popular Olympic events The significance of Olympics 2008 for China The possible problems which might be caused by Olympics 2008 in Beijing 2. Related words and phrases Chinese Olympic Committee, athlete, sportsman, coach, home team, visiting team, national team
referee, host nation flame-lighting ceremony, opening ceremony, closing ceremony, team event, individual event, mens event, womens event, finals, quarter-finals, semi-finals, in good (top er)form, to keep(hold)a record, to break a record, to equal a record, spectator, sportsmanship, sports field (ground), sports center, gold(silver, bronze)medal, stadium, gymnasium, track events field events, high jump, long jump, 100m dash, hurdles, long distance race, starting line, finishing line, gymnastics, swimming, diving, football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, tennis badminton Other useful information On 23 June, 1894, Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee In 1896, the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in Athens The Olympic Rings --the union between men The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games emblem "Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing"is filled with Beijings hospitality and hopes, and carries the citys commitment to the world The Official Mascots--- Fuwa embody the natural characteristics of four of Chinas most popular animals-the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow--and the Olympic Flame Theme Slogan ---"One World One Dream"expresses the common wishes of people all over the world, inspired by the Olympic ideals, to strive for a bright future of Mankind. In spite of the differences in colors, languages and races, we share the charm and joy of the Olympic Games, and together we seek for the ideal of Mankind for peace The Olympic Motto--"Faster, Higher, Stronger". The most important thing is not to win but to
referee, host nation flame-lighting ceremony, opening ceremony, closing ceremony, team event, individual event, men’s event, women’s event, finals, quarter-finals, semi-finals, in good (top, super) form, to keep (hold) a record, to break a record, to equal a record, spectator, sportsmanship, sports field (ground), sports center, gold (silver, bronze) medal, stadium, gymnasium, track events, field events, high jump, long jump, 100m dash, hurdles, long distance race, starting line, finishing line, gymnastics, swimming, diving, football, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, tennis, badminton, Other useful information On 23 June, 1894, Coubertin founded the International Olympic Committee. In 1896, the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in Athens The Olympic Rings --- the union between men, The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games emblem “Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing” is filled with Beijing’s hospitality and hopes, and carries the city’s commitment to the world. The Official Mascots --- Fuwa embody the natural characteristics of four of China’s most popular animals -- the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow -- and the Olympic Flame. Theme Slogan --- “One World One Dream” expresses the common wishes of people all over the world, inspired by the Olympic ideals, to strive for a bright future of Mankind. In spite of the differences in colors, languages and races, we share the charm and joy of the Olympic Games, and together we seek for the ideal of Mankind for peace. The Olympic Motto --- “Faster, Higher, Stronger”. The most important thing is not to win but to take part!
