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Unit 3 Schools and UniversitiesThinking Ahead1. Do you like your university? Describe your dream university. Well, I love it. It is awesome! Ive never had so much fun or learned so much about a topic, or most importantly, learned so much about myself. Ive met so many great and diverse people and been in situations that I never thought Id ever be in. I would not trade my years at the university for anything. My dream university is the one where I can breathe the cool air and chat with my easy-going friends about our common interest freely. The beautiful campus with a lake and extensive parkland greenery is a must. Moreover, I dreamed of joining numerous student clubs and other organizations which demonstrate the breadth of student interests in academic and career areas, social issues, athletics and much more. In my opinion, studying in a university is an experience that goes far beyond lectures, and the academic life should be dynamic and vibrant（生气勃勃的）. 2. How do you make use of the facilities and resources in your university? My university boasts numerous facilities including library, gym, pub, etc, among which the library and gym are the two which I make full use of. As for me, study is still the priority. The library facility includes traditional reading areas where silence is the rule; there, it is less likely to be distracted by the noise outside. There are also areas designated for group study where you can communicate and interact with your colleagues for group projects. Also, the enormous collections of the books help to broaden my horizon and the library staff provide us with the effective Internet searching strategy, which enables me to study independently. Moreover, being in good physical health is critical to maintaining good academic standing as well as quality of life. The campus gym offers enormous facility with spaces and programs for students at all levels of physical skill and activity. I go to gym three times a week to get good workout. It helps me to relax and release the stress, and concentrate easily on my academic study. Part I Video Time Task 1TranscriptThe University of OxfordOxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, a city that lives and breathes education, a place where you can think rigorously, where you can grow intellectually, an institution that has been educating world changing leaders for over 800 years, and draws together the finest men across the globe. At Oxford, you have all the resources of the Oxford University at your fingertips, some of the finest libraries, academic departments, and research labs in the world. “Oxford is the pre-eminent research university that, when it does things, it does things at the very very highest level. And serious-research universities are places where the cleverest people on the planet think really hard about the hardest problems on the planet.”“I would say that the things that strike me the most about Oxford, what I do appreciate about it the most is that it taught me to think again. That the spirit in the air, of learning, of feeling like you are a part of a long legacy of centuries of academic excellence, and being around people also who reaffirm that.”As a student at the Oxford University, you become a member of an Oxford college, which contains a wealth of history and tradition. There are 39 different colleges in the university; each has its own academic fellowship and individual student community. The colleges have their own dining hall, library, cultural groups and sports teams. Your college will give you opportunity to meet other brilliant students from all areas of academic study, from astrophysicist to archeologist, from scientists to engineers. Oxford is an ancient and beautiful city; at the same time, it is modern and vibrant. Whenever things enclose proximity, you can cycle from pubs to parks and from museums to galleries. Oxford has excellent transport connections, and it is one hour from London and Heathrow Airport. Exercise 1 Watching for Details 1) Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world, a city that lives and breathes education, a place where you can think rigorously, where you can grow intellectually, an institution that has been educating world changing leaders for over 800 years, and draws together the finest men across the globe. At Oxford, you have all the resources of Oxford University at your fingertips, some of the finest libraries, academic departments, and research labs in the world. 2) As a student at the Oxford University, you become a member of an Oxford College, which contains a wealth of history and tradition, the colleges have their own academic fellowship and individual student community. The College has its own dining hall, library, cultural groups and sports teams. 3) Oxford has excellent transportation connections and it is one hour from London and Heathrow Airport. Exercise 2 Essay Writing Sample The Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying AbroadIn recent years, there has been a growing trend toward studying abroad among young people. When pursuing educational opportunities overseas is widely considered as a life-transforming opportunity, students should take on a number of challenges. Below are some specific advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad. Studying abroad allows one to gain a real knowledge of a new culture and a new language. By interacting and communicating with native speakers daily, students can enhance their foreign language skills. They will simultaneously explore the values and ways of life of the host country. For example, Asian students might be surprised to find that communication in Western countries is starkly open and straightforward, in sharp contrast to the intense use of non-verbal messages in communication in their home countries. Not surprisingly, even simple everyday experiences, such as buying food and mailing letter, can help improve language proficiency and promote culture learning. It gives students new perspectives on how things are done. During their overseas trips, many students will learn how to take care of themselves and live independently. They might have initial difficulties in fulfilling even the simplest tasks at the very beginning, such as grocery shopping, doing laundry, making living arrangements and setting accounts for electricity, but before long, they will adapt to the new environment and become self-sufficient. Moreover, by interacting with people from different backgrounds, overseas students can exercise and improve their social skills, an experience which is of great value to their careers later in life. While studying abroad has its advantages, it might have its drawbacks. Most of the students are lack of life experience when they first travel overseas. Failure to cope with the problems that arise from their everyday lives might cause frustration. They feel helpless, suffer homesick and in worse cases, have a breakdown. As suggested above, studying abroad poses both opportunities and challenges. While young people can become polyglots and independent individuals, gain opportunities for personal growth and develop an appreciation of cultural differences, they have to cope with the stress of living oversea. (顾家北，2008)Task 2TranscriptThe Hall of Residence in the University of DerbyLiving in halls is a great opportunity to socialize with hundreds of people from all over the country, and quite likely all over the world. At the University of Derby, every first year who wants a place can have a place in halls, you can apply online once you got an unconditional offer, and we guarantee a place to all first years who apply before the 31st August. The university has five city center halls in Derby, and all the halls are a short walk from the university sites. It is really easy to get around city and university buses link all the halls. The buses run regularly, and you are living in halls, you get vouchers for a number of free trips. Alternatively, if you want to bring your car or a bike, all the halls have car parks and bike sheds. Derby is a great city, with something on most nights: fantastic shopping at the New West Field Center, and a friendly and vibrant atmosphere. It is also close to places like the Peak National Park for walking, biking or climbing. Your room will most likely be one of four or six in a flat, you can choose from a standard room where you share a shower and toilet with your flat mates, and an En-suite room, or a premium en-suite room, with its own mini-fridge and the use of TV lounge for all the people in the flat. If you have specific health or medical issue, we can also provide you with the room specially-adapted for your needs. Each room has Internet access, and connection to the university network. A phone which comes with free internal calls and a TV aerial point. Your booking fee also covers contents insurance for your room. Hall staff is on hand 24 hours a day, and resident safety is our priority. There is CCTV on all sites and intercom systems in every flat to keep you safe and secure. Our staff has years of experience in dealing with all manner of welfare issues. So you can be sure that you are in safe hands. Living in halls is very good value for money, and compares favorably with private accommodation. Heating, lighting and hot water are all included; once youve paid your whole fees, all you have to budget for is food and going out. Cleaners come to your flat once a week, and cover the kitchen, shower, toilet and other shared areas. But your room is down to you. Each hall has a coin-operated laundry, containing large washers and dryers, so there is no excuse to take washing home at the weekends.Every hall also has its own common room, where you can relax and socialize away from your room. These contain wide-screen TVs and DVD players, pool tables and other entertainment. As well as studying, living in halls is also about community, and having time to socialize. The halls run all sorts of activities, and helps you get to know your neighbors better, and make new friends. There are events, such as pool competitions, barbecues and quizzes; and on the first weekend, a welcome-to- halls party. Your time in hall should be a great experience and one that you will never forget. We are here to support you along the way. Exercise 1 Making a Sound Judgment F 1) Every student who applies for the university can be guaranteed a place in the hall of residence. T 2) The buses that link the halls are free of charge. T 3) Specially-adapted rooms are provided to the students with health or medical issue. T 4) Each room in the hall of residence has Internet access to the university network. F 5) You can relax and enjoy yourself in your room which contains a lot of recreational facilities, such as wide-screen TV and DVD players. Exercise 2 Watching for Details 1) B2) C3) BPart II Listening ActivitiesTask 1 TranscriptFreshers WeekFreshers Week at universities can be a nerve-wracking experience. The UK has a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, it can be overwhelming and sometimes confusing. October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar. Universities have something called Freshers Week for their newcomers. Its a great opportunity to make new friends, join lots of clubs and settle into university life. However, having just left the comfort of home and all your friends behind, the prospect of meeting lots of strangers in big halls can be nerve-wracking. Where do you start? Who should you make friends with? Which clubs should you join? Luckily, there will be thousands of others in the same boat as you worrying about starting their university social life on the right foot. So just take it all in slowly. Dont rush into anything that youll regret for the next three years. Here are some top tips from past students on how to survive Freshers Week:l Blend in. Make sure you are aware of British social etiquette. Have a few wine glasses and snacks handy for your housemates and friends. l Be hospitable. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends. l Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely youll be to meet new people than if youre someone who never leaves their room. l Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when youre in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that youre friendly. So with a bit of clever planning and motivation, Freshers Week can give you a great start to your university life and soon youll be passing on your wisdom to next years new recruits.Exercise 1 Making a Sound Judgment T 1) Although UK has the excellent education system and some top universities, the newcomers still feel confused sometimes. F 2) The newcomers tend to feel very excited and happy in Freshers Week. T 3) It is a great opportunity to make new friends to join many clubs in Freshers Week. F 4) Every freshman feels very comfortable in making new friends and joining clubs. Exercise 2 Listening for DetailsTips on How to Survive Freshers Weekl Blend in. Make sure you are aware of British etiquette. Have a few wine and snacks handy for your housemates and friends. l Be _hospitable. Sometimes cups of tea or even slices of toast can give you a head start in making friends. l Be sociable. The more active you are, the more likely youll be to meet new people. l Bring a doorstop. Keep your door open when you are in and that sends positive messages to your neighbors that youre friendly. Task 2 TranscriptA Dialogue between a Teacher and a StudentDr Richardson: Enter, please. David Simons: Good afternoon, Dr Richardson.Dr Richardson: Good afternoon. Youre David Simons, is that right?David Simons: Yes. Ive an appointment to talk about the course requirements with you.Dr Richardson: Fine. Now why dont you take a seat over there and Ill just get some details from you. First, can I have your home address and your student number?David Simons: Thats 15 Market Avenue, Hornsby and my student number is C97H85.Dr Richardson: OK. Now I see here that youve already completed 18 credit points, but that you havent done the Screen Studies course which is normally a prerequisite for this course. Why is that, David?David Simons: Oh, the course coordinator gave me an exemption because Ive worked for a couple of years in the movie and television business and they considered my practical experience fulfilled the same requirements.Dr Richardson: Fine. Shall we go over the course requirements first, and then you can bring up any queries or problems you might have. It might be most useful to start with a few dates. The final examination will be in the last week of June, thats the week of the 23rd. but the final date hasnt been set. It should be the 25th or the 20th, but you dont have to worry about that yet. Before that, as you can see in your study guide, there are three essay assignments and some set exercises. Ill deal with these first. These set exercises are concerned with defining concepts and key terms. They do have fixed answers not in the wording but in the content. To that extent they are quite mechanical, and provide an opportunity for you to do very well as long as your answers are very specific and clear.David Simons: Yes, I see there are about twenty terms here. How long should the answers be?Dr Richarson: You shouldnt exceed 250 words for each term.David Simons: Right. That looks easy enough. And the third assignment seems fairly straightforward too. Just a journalistic type review of a recent development in television. Its not so different from what Ive done in my work.Dr Richarson: Yes, it should be fairly easy for you, but dont exceed 1,000 words on that one. Essays 1 and 2 are the long ones. The first essay should be about 2,000 words and the second 2,500 to 3,000, and the approach for both should be analytical. In the first one, your focus should be on TV and the audience, and you should primarily consider the theoretical issues, particularly in relation to trying to understand audience studies. In the second, Ill want you to focus on analyzing television programs.David Simons: Should I concentrate on one particular type of program for that?Dr Richarson: Not necessarily. But you must be careful not to overextend yourself here. A comparison between two programs or even between two channels is fine, or a focus on one type of program, such as a particular series, works well here.David Simons: So if I wanted to look at television news programs, that would be OK?Dr Richarson: Yes, there would be no problem with that. In fact its quite a popular choice, and most students handle it very well.David Simons: Good. Ill probably do that, because its the area I want to work in later. Exercise 1 Listening for Global Understanding 1) D2) B3) DExercise 2 Listening for Details 6Assignment set exerciseassignment1assignment2assignment3Descriptionmechanicaltheoreticalanalyticaljournalistic Additional Listening Transcript Campus FacilitiesHi, I am your counselor for this year. Today we will visit the facilities available to you on our campus. As students, you should take advantage of everything you have available to you.How many of you like sports? Well, I hope most of you do, because our school has great sports facilities. We have an indoor gym with state of the art equipment. First I want to tell you about our basketball facilities. There are 2 basketball courts, both are full court and open for student use. We offer basketba