应用型大学英语视听说教程基础篇1第六版课件 U1 A Brand New Start

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录CONTENTSEUnit1ABrandNewStartPartOneWarm-upPartTwoListening—ListeningSkillFocus正确运用背景知识和经验PartThreeTestingPartFourSpeaking—SpeakingSkillFocus如何问候？PartFiveReviewingPartOneWarm-upIViewingDirections:WatchthevideooftheAssociateDirectorofUndergraduateAdmissionsfromtheUniversityofCalifornia,Berkeley,andanswerthefollowingquestions.Script:PartOneWarm-upIViewing1.Whataretheinitialstepsastudentmusttakeafterchoosingacollege?2.Howcanastudentconnectwithhis/herpeersbeforearrivingatcollege?Theinitialstepsastudentmusttakeafterchoosingacollegearetoletthecollegeknowthattheyhavechosenit.Thiswillthentriggertheopportunityforthemtoregisterfororientation,registerforclasses,andspeakwithadvisers.Theywillalsohavetheopportunitytoselecttheirhousing.StudentscanconnectwiththeirpeersbeforearrivingoncampusbyusingFacebookpageswheretheyhavetheopportunitytochatwithotherstudentsandbecomefamiliarwiththosewhowillalsobeattendingthecollege.Thishelpsthemnottomeetabunchofstrangerswhentheyarrive.3.Whatisthesignificanceofadheringtodeadlinesforhousing,classregistration,andorientation?Adheringtodeadlinesforhousing,classregistration,andorientationissignificantbecausemissingthesedeadlinescanhaveanimpactonastudent’smatriculationontothecampus.Meetingalldeadlinesisveryimportanttoensureasmoothtransitionintocollegelife.PartOneWarm-upIIDiscussionDirections:Watchthevideoagainandconductinterviewswithyourgroupmembersbyaskingthemquestionsaboutconnectingwithclassmates,classregistration,andmeetingacademicadvisors.Pleasewritedowntheiranswersinyournotebook.Howdidyouconnectwithyourprospectiveclassmatesbeforeenrolling?Whatfactorswereyoumostconcernedaboutintheclassregistrationprocess?Whatkindofhelpdidyouexpectfromyouracademicadvisors?PartOneWarm-upIIDiscussion1.Howdidyouconnectwithyourprospectiveclassmatesbeforeenrolling?SocialMediaGroups:ManyinstitutionscreateofficialorunofficialFacebookgroupswhereincomingstudentscaninteractandintroducethemselves.OrientationSessions:Attendingorientationorintroductoryeventswhereactivitiesareorganizedtomeetpeers.OnlineForumsorChats:Participatinginuniversity-hostedforumsorchatgroupswherefutureclassmatesdiscussvarioustopics.DirectMessaging:Reachingoutthroughdirectmessagingappstoroommatesorclassmatesforone-on-oneconversationsbeforearrivingoncampus.2.Whatfactorsareyoumostconcernedaboutinthecourseregistrationprocess?AvailabilityofCourses:Oneoftheprimaryconcernsiswhethertherequiredordesiredcourseswillhaveavailableseats.ScheduleConflicts:Balancingcoursetimingssotheydonotoverlapwithothercommitments,suchasapart-timejoborextracurricularactivities.CreditRequirements:Ensuringthatthecourseschosenfulfillthenecessarycreditrequirementsforthesemester.Prerequisites:Makingsureallprerequisiteshavebeenmetforthecoursesyouwishtoenrollin.PartOneWarm-upIIDiscussion3.Whatkindofhelpdoyouexpectfromyouracademicadvisors?CourseSelectionGuidance:Assistanceinselectingcoursesthatalignwithmymajorrequirementsandpersonalinterests.CareerAdvice:Insightsintohowcertaincoursesormajorsmightimpactcareeroptionsandfuturegoals.AcademicSupport:Informationonacademicresourcesortutoringservicesiffacingdifficultiesinspecificsubjects.SchedulingandPlanning:Helpinplanningoutamulti-yearcourseschedulethatconsiderspotentialinternshipsorstudyabroadopportunities.PartTwoListeningListeningSkillFocus听力内容涵盖社会生活的方方面面，主题丰富多样。了解不同主题可以有效增强我们对听力信息的理解能力。在理解过程中，背景知识和经验起着关键作用。然而，当听到的信息与我们的背景知识和经验不一致时，这些背景知识和经验可能干扰我们的理解。因此，在进行听力练习时，我们需要巧妙地利用背景知识和经验来辅助解读信息。例如，当听到以下内容时,我们会意识到其主旨是欧洲大学的海外学习项目。在理解段落内容的过程中，我们可能自然而然地将其与中国的出国留学项目进行比较。这种比较将充分运用我们的背景知识和经验，有助于我们深化对内容的理解，同时也提醒我们关注两者的差异。ManyuniversitiesinEuropehaveauniqueprogramcalled“asemesterabroad.”Thisprogramallowsastudenttostudyinadifferentcountryforasemesterandimmersehimself/herselfinanewcultureandlanguage.Studentsareencouragedtoselectcoursesthatalignwiththeirmajors,buttheyalsohavetheopportunitytoexploresubjectsoutsidetheirmajors.Thisexperiencenotonlyenhancestheiracademicknowledgebutalsobroadenstheirglobalperspective.正确运用背景知识和经验UsingBackgroundKnowledgeandExperienceProperlyPartTwoListeningExercise1Keywordsminor/ˈmɑmə(r)/v.辅修finance/ˈfaɪnæns/n.金融major/ˈmeɪdʒə(r)/v.主修，以……为专业minor/ˈmɑmə(r)/v.辅修SunYat-senUniversity中山大学TsinghuaUniversity清华大学interiordesign室内设计Script:PartTwoListeningExercise1BackgroundTipsSunYat-senUniversity，即中山大学，是中国著名的综合性大学，成立于1924年。学校以革命先行者孙中山的名字命名，学术文脉积淀深厚。中山大学设有多个学院，涵盖文、理、医、工、农、艺等学科，近年来在国内外享有较高声誉。PartTwoListeningIListeningSkillExerciseDirections:Listentothedialogueandanswerthefollowingquestions.1.Whatarethemainpointsregardingthestudents’universityplans?ThestudentsareplanningtoattenddifferentuniversitiesinChina—ZoeisgoingtoTsinghuaUniversityinBeijing,whileAisgoingtoSunYat-SenUniversity.Theyhavenotfinalizedtheirmajors;Aisconsideringinteriordesign,whileZoeplanstomajorinmathematicsandminorinfinance.2.Whichmajorappearstohaveamoreinterdisciplinarynature?Why?Zoe’splantomajorinmathematicsandminorinfinanceappearsmoreinterdisciplinary.Thiscombinationintegratestwodistinctfields,allowingforabroaderscopeofstudythatblendsquantitativeanalysiswithfinancialprinciples.PartTwoListeningIIListeningComprehensionDirections:Choosethecorrectanswersaccordingtothedialogue.1.Whatistherelationshipbetweenthetwospeakers?A.Ateacherandastudent.B.Twofriends.C.Twocollegegraduates.D.Twoteachers.2.WhatdoesZoeplantomajorin?A.InteriorDesign.B.Mathematics.C.Finance.D.Architecture.3.Whatisthegoodnewsforthetwospeakers?A.Theyaregoingtodifferentuniversitiesinthesamecity.B.Theybothreceivescholarshipsfromtheiruniversities.C.TheyarebothacceptedbyfamousuniversitiesinChina.D.Theyhavebeenselectedforasummerinternship.4.Whatisthefeelingofthetwospeakers?A.Excited.B.Uncertain.C.Nervous.D.Indifferent.BBCAPartTwoListeningExercise2Keywordsglimpse/glmps/n.一瞥，一看available/ə'verləbl/adj.可获得的，可用的charge/tʃa:dʒ/v.收（费），（向……）要价counselor/'kaunsələ(r)/n.顾问outlet/'aʊtlet/n.经销店，专营店multicultural/ˌmʌlti'kʌltʃərəl/adj.多元文化的Script:PartTwoListeningExercise2BackgroundTipsCampusTour，即校园参观，旨在帮助学生全面了解学校，包括社团活动、图书馆、科学研究、实习机会及职业发展等。在校生通常担任校园参观的导游。新生可以积极与学长学姐沟通，获取经验和见解，为自己的大学生活做好准备。PartTwoListeningIMindMapDirections:Completethefollowingmindmapaccordingtothevideoyouhavewatched.PartTwoListeningIMindMapDirections:Completethefollowingmindmapaccordingtothevideoyouhavewatched.1.transport2.parkingUWSCollegeCampusLifeCampusFacilitiesTheStudents’CenterTheAtmosphereandServiceThecampusesarewellservicedbypublic1.There’splentyof2availableoncampus.Therearegymsto4andaswimmingpool.5areprovidedforstudentstouse.Itistruly7withstudentscomingfromdifferentcountries.Student8arealwaysavailable.Allcampuseshavewell-equipped3.Itregularlyorganizeslotsoffree6andsocialactivities.3.libraries4.keepfit5.Kitchens6.events7.multicultural8.advisorsandcounselorsPartTwoListeningIIDictationDirections:Watchthevideoagainandfillintheblankswiththeexactwordsyouhaveheard.WelcometoUWSCollege.Letustakeyouonatourandgiveyouabrief1ofcampuslife.Ourcampusesare2accessiblebypublictransport.Soifyouwanttoexplorethecity,it’seasy.Ifyouhaveacar,there’splentyofparking3oncampus.Eachcampushaswell-equippedlibrarieswithallthe4youneed,includingcomputerlabsavailableatanytime,freeof5.Studentscanenjoymanyactivitiessuchas6volleyballandtabletennis.UWSCollegeistruly7,withstudentsfromvariouscountriescomingtogethertolearninafriendlyenvironment.Ifyouneedhelpwithyourstudies,studentadvisorsand8arealwaystheretoassistyou.glimpseeasilyavailableresourceschargebeachmulticulturalcounselorsUnitTopicResearchPartThreeTestingBefore-classDirections:Workingroupstodiscussyourenrollmentprocess,thethingsthatimpressedyoumostduringtheorientationweek,andthechallengesyouencounteredwhenstartingcollegelife.1.EnrollmentExperiences:Considerfactorslikeemotionalsupportandindependence.2.OrientationImpressions:Recallstandouts.3.ChallengesEncountered:Thinkaboutbothacademicandpersonalchallenges.INewsPartThreeTestingIn-classDirections:Inthissection,youwillhearanewsreport.Attheendofthenewsreport,youwillheartwoquestions.Boththenewsreportandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.Afteryouhearaquestion,youmustchoosethebestanswerfromthechoicesmarkedA),B),C)andD).

1.A.Universitiesshoulddroptheentranceexamrequirement.B.StudentswithSATscoreswillbemoresuccessfulinthefuture.C.StudentshaveconcernsabouttheirSATorACTscores.D.MoreandmoreAmericanuniversitiesarecancellingtheentranceexamrequirement.2.A.TheresultswerealmostthesamebetweenstudentswithandwithoutSATscores.B.StudentswithSATscoresdidbetterincollegegradesthanthosewithout.C.StudentswithoutSATscoresdidbetterincollegegradesthanthosewith.D.ThegraduationratewashigheramongstudentswithSATscores.DAScript:IILongConversationPartThreeTestingIn-classBCDirections:Inthissection,youwillhearalongconversation.Attheendoftheconversation,youwillhearfourquestions.Boththeconversationandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.Afteryouhearaquestion,youmustchoosethebestanswerfromthechoicesmarkedA),B),C)andD).Script:

1.A.HaveavacationinItaly.B.Studyabroad.C.Throwafarewellparty.D.GotoafashionshowinMilan.2.A.Quitesleepy.B.Veryexcited.C.Ratherdepressed.D.Nearlyexhausted.IILongConversationPartThreeTestingIn-classDADirections:Inthissection,youwillhearalongconversation.Attheendoftheconversation,youwillhearfourquestions.Boththeconversationandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.Afteryouhearaquestion,youmustchoosethebestanswerfromthechoicesmarkedA),B),C)andD).

3.A.Hehastoattendaparty.B.Hehastomeetafriend.C.Hehastomakeapresentation.D.Hehastofinishanassignment.4.A.Saygoodbyetothewomanattheairport.B.MeetthewomanattheBlackCatCafe.C.Drivethewomantotheairport.D.Havelunchwiththewoman.IIIPassagePartThreeTestingIn-classBBDirections:Inthissection,youwillhearashortpassage.Attheendofthepassage,youwillhearthreequestions.Boththepassageandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.Afteryouhearaquestion,youmustchoosethebestanswerfromthechoicesmarkedA),B),C)andD).Script:

1.A.Freshmanfatties.B.Freshmanfifteen.C.Freshmanfifty.D.Freshmanfive.2.A.Increasedsportsactivities.B.Lifestylechangesandpoordiets.C.Limitedfoodaccess.D.Thefocusonstudies.IIIPassagePartThreeTestingIn-classBDirections:Inthissection,youwillhearashortpassage.Attheendofthepassage,youwillhearthreequestions.Boththepassageandthequestionswillbespokenonlyonce.Afteryouhearaquestion,youmustchoosethebestanswerfromthechoicesmarkedA),B),C)andD).

3.A.Vegetablesandfruits.B.Sugarydrinksandpizzas.C.Hamburgers.D.Plant-basedsnacks.RetellingPartThreeTestingAfter-classDirections:Trytoretellthepassagebyusingtheinformationinthetablebelow,whichprovidesguidingquestionsandusefulexpressionstohelpyoustructureyourretelling.GuidingQuestionsUsefulExpressionsWhatchangedidDukeUniversityrecentlyannounceregardingfirst-yearstudentdormassignments?randomlyassigned,dormmateWhatisthegoalofrandomlyassigningdormmatestofirst-yearstudents?meet,learn,completelydifferent,backgroundHowdodormmatesaffectstudents’socialnetworksaccordingtotheresearch?roommate,socialnetworkWhatspecificdataaboutemailbehaviorbetweendormmateswerefoundintheresearch?45times,emailScript:ISpeakingSkillIntroductionPartFourSpeakingSpeakingSkillFocus如何问候？HowtoGreetOthers?问候是基本的礼仪。初次见面时该如何问候？与朋友该如何问候？不同的关系会影响问候的方式，不同的场合也是如此。请阅读下面的两段对话，体会对话者是如何进行问候的。你能从他们的问候方式中推断出他们之间的关系吗？他们是在怎样的场合下进行对话的？对话1：Alice:Hey,Tom!How’sitgoing?Tom:Hi,Alice!I’mdoingwell.Thanks.Howaboutyou?Alice:I’mgreat.Thanksforasking.Didyouhaveagoodweekend?Tom:Yeah,itwasniceandrelaxing.对话2：Emma:Goodmorning,Mr.Johnson.Howareyoutoday?Mr.Johnson:Goodmorning,Emma.I’mdoingfine.Thankyou.Andyourself?Emma:I’mdoingwell.Thankyouforasking.Howwasyourtriplastweek?Mr.Johnson:Itwasquiteproductive.Thanksforasking.I’mgladtobeback.ISpeakingSkillIntroductionPartFourSpeakingSpeakingSkillFocus如何问候？在对话1中，Alice和Tom之间的问候轻松且随意，他们可能是朋友或很熟悉的同事。Alice用“Hey,Tom!”这样的开场，选择了非正式的问候方式。而Tom则以同样的随意语气回应。这种用语风格通常见于关系较为亲近的人之间，他们习惯分享日常琐事。在对话2中，Emma和Mr.Johnson之间的交流比较正式，他们之间可能存在一种更加正式或专业的关系，比如同事关系或下属和上司的关系。Emma用“Goodmorning,Mr.Johnson.”来开场，使用了礼貌和正式的称谓。同时，他们的对话涉及上周的出差，他们对话的场合可能是职场或商务场合。Mr.Johnson的回应也是正式且礼貌的，符合较正式关系的交流方式。在回应他人的问候时，也要注意有些表达是不恰当的。例如，当你想回答“一般般”时，不应使用“so-so”，更好的表达是“I’malright”。或者直接说出自己的感受，例如“Abittired”。IIUsefulExpressionsPartFourSpeakingSpeakingSkillFocusHello!Howareyoudoing?你好！你过得怎么样？Hey!What’sgoingon?嘿！最近怎么样？/发生了什么事？Goodmorning.Howdoyoudo?早上好。你好！（这是非常正式的问候，多用于初次见面。）Hi!Whathaveyoubeenuptolately?嗨！你最近在忙什么？Morning!Howarethings?早上好！近来一切都好吗？IInterpretationPartFourSpeakingSpeakingExercise1.EnglishtoChineseDirections:TrytointerpretthepassageyoujustheardintoChinese.Asyoulisten,takenotesinthe“YourNotes”sectionbyfillinginthemainideasandkeydetailsbasedonthepassage.Thesenoteswillhelpyouorganizeyourthoughtsforinterpretation.Script:YourNotesYourInterpretation1.MainIdeas:Developingsmalldailyhabitsimprovesmoodandperformance.2.KeyDetails:●Establishingaroutine:●Timemanagement:●Preparinginadvance:●Impactsofhabits:YourNotesYourInterpretation1.Mainidea:Developingsmalldailyhabitsimprovesmoodandperformance.2.KeyDetails:Wakeupandgotosleepatthesametimeeveryday.Scheduletimeforthegym,clubsoractivities,andstudying.Setasidedailyblocksforstudyingorhomeworkinsteadofwaitinguntilthelastminutetoworkonassignments.Chooseyouroutfitforthenextday.Packyourbackpackwitheverythingyouneed.Smallhabitsmakeabigdifferenceinyouroverallmoodandperformance.译文：尽管说起来容易做起来难，但是你可以试着每天都在同一时间起床和睡觉。规划好去健身、去参加社团或其他活动以及学习的时间。每天都要留出一整块时间用于学习和做作业，不要等到最后一刻才赶作业。通过在前一天晚上做好准备，以积极的态度开始每一天。举例而言，准备好你明天上课要穿的衣服，在书包里放好明天需要的东西。最终，这些小习惯将会让你的整体情绪状态和表现大为改观。IInterpretationPartFourSpeakingSpeakingExercise2.ChinesetoEnglishDirections:TrytointerpretthepassageyoujustheardintoEnglish.Asyoulisten,takenotesinthe“YourNotes”sectionbyfillinginthemainideasandkeydetailsbasedonthepassage.Thesenoteswillhelpyouorganizeyourthoughtsforinterpretation.Script:YourNotesYourInterpretation1.主旨：新生报到当天的安排。2.关键细节：●

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高年级学生的帮助：YourNotesYourInterpretation1.主旨：新生报到当天的安排。2.关键细节：校园入口处设置黄线，家长和学生分开。学生们带着报到材料独自进入体育馆。手续需要三个小时，包括系里注册、领取证件、分配宿舍。高年级同学帮助新生搬运行李和熟悉校园。译文：Ayellowlinedrawnacrosstheentranceoftheschoolarenaseparatedparentsfromtheirchildren,whoenteredthegymalonewiththeirdocumentation.Thestudentswouldspendasmuchasthreehoursdealingwiththeenrollmentprocedures,includingdepartmentregistration,credentialcollectionandroomdistribution.Seniorschoolmateshelpednewstudentstransfertheirbaggageandexplorethecampus.IISpeechPartFourSpeakingSpeakingExerciseDirections:Prepareashortspeechinwhichyouintroduceyourselftoanewuniversityroommateorclassmate.Youcanusethetablebelowasaguidetostructureyourspeech.IntroductionAfriendlygreeting.Yourname.Yourhometown.Yourmajororfieldofstudy.BodyOneaspectofuniversitylifeyouareexcitedabout(e.g.,club,event,class).Onechallengeyouthinkyoumightfaceandhowyouplantoovercomeit.ConclusionInviteyourlistenertosharesomethingabouthimself/herself.Askaquestionabouthis/herinterestsoruniversityexperiences.AShortVideoAboutChinaPartFourSpeakingCulturalLinkDirections:Watchthevideoaboutazhuangyuan（状元）anddiscussthefollowingquestionswithyourpartner.Script:1.WhatwasthemaingoalofaneducatedmaninancientChinaandwhattitledidhestrivetoachieve?2.WhatstepsandchallengeswereinvolvedinbecomingazhuangyuaninancientChina?3.Whydopeopletodaystillrefertoatopexpertinhis/herfieldasazhuangyuan,eventhoughtheexamnolongerexists?4.Howcanthespiritofbecomingazhuangyuanmotivateyoutoexcelincollegelife?PartFiveReviewingSelf-reviewHaveyougraspedkeyvocabulariesandphrasesrelevanttocollegelife,suchas“major”“multicultural”and“campustour”?

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HardlyLanguagePointsTheListeningSkillHaveyouacquiredthelisteningskillofusingbackgroundknowledgeandexperienceproperly?

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HardlyTheSpeakingSkillHaveyouacquiredthespeakingskillofgreetingothers?

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HardlySkillsPartFiveReviewingSelf-reviewHaveyoueffectivelyadjustedtoandthrivedinthechallengesofcollegelife?

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HardlyLiteracyPartOneWarm-upIViewingSonowthatyou’vemadeyourchoicewhereyouwouldliketoattendcollege,thenextstepsaretoletusknowthatyou’vechosenus.That’sthethingthatwillthentriggertheopportunityforyoutoregisterforyourorientationsoyougetasenseofwhatit’sliketoattendthecollege.Atthatpointyou’dbeabletoregisterforclassesandspeakwithadvisers.You’llalsohaveanopportunitytoselectyourhousing.Onsomecampusesyoumayactuallyhavesomeinputaswhowillbeyourroommate,butyoucertainlywouldbeabletoselect,totakealookatthehousingoptionsandtoselectwhereyouwouldliketolive.You’llalsohaveanopportunitytomeetwithotherstudents.ManyofushaveFacebookpageswhereyouhaveanopportunitytogoaheadandchatwithstudentsandtobecomefamiliarwithotherstudentswhowillalsobecomingsothatyoudon’tcomeinandmeetabunchofstrangerswhenyougetthere.Youwannamakesurethatyoumeetalldeadlines.Therearemanydeadlinesthatyou’llseeforyourhousing,forregisteringforclasses,forregisteringfororientation.Deadlinesaregonnabeveryimportantbecauseifyoumissdeadlinesthenthatcanhaveanimpactonyourmatriculationontothecampus.AndthenafterthatIwouldsaythatyoujustwanttomakesurethatyouprepareyourselftohaveawonderfulexperienceatthisnextpartofyourlifebecauseit’sveryexcitingtogotocollege.Ihonestlybelievethatit’soneofthebestpartsofyourlifeandyoushouldenjoyitverymuch.PartTwoListeningExercise1A:HeyZoe,Iheardthatyouweregoingtouniversitysoon.B:Iam!Iheardthesamethingaboutyou.I’mgoingtoTsinghuaUniversityinBeijing.Whereareyougoingtoschool?A:I’mgoingtobeinSunYat-SenUniversity.It’sprettyfarfromBeijing.ButmaybeIcanvisityouduringthesummervacationifIhavetime.B:Thatwouldbegreat.Doyouknowwhatyouaremajoringinyet?A:I’mstillundecided,butIthinkIwanttostudyinteriordesign.Whataboutyou?B:I’mgoingtomajorinmathematicsandminorinfinance.PartTwoListeningExercise2WelcometoUWSCollege.Letustakeyouonatourandgiveyouaglimpseofcampuslife.Ourcampusesarewellservicedbypublictransport,soifyouwanttovisitthecityordosomesight-seeing,it’seasy.Andifyouhaveacar,there’splentyofparkingavailableoncampus.Allcampuseshavewell-equippedlibrarieswithalltheresourcesyouneed,likecomputerlabsthatyoucanuseatanytime,freeofcharge.Eachcampushasitsstudents’center,wherestudentscanmeet,study,orjustrelax.Therearelotsofactivitiesforstudents:tabletennis,TaiChi,Saka,beachvolleyball,andlotsmore.Therearegymstokeepfitandaswimmingpool.Kitchensareprovidedforstudentstouse,ortheycanbuyfoodanddrinksfromoneofthemanycafésandfoodoutlets.Thestudents’centerregularlyorganizeslotsoffreeeventsandsocialactivities.It’sgreatfunandanopportunitytoconnectwithotherstudents.UWSCollegeistrulymulticulturalwithstudentsfrommanydifferentcountriescomingtogethertomeet,makenewfriendsandlearninasupportiveandfriendlyenvironment.Ifyouneedhelpwithyourstudies,orpersonalissues,thestudentadvisorsandcounselorsarealwaysavailable.PartThreeTestingINewsAgrowingnumberofAmericanuniversitiesaredroppingtheentranceexamrequirement.Morethan800universitiesnowallowstudentstoapplywithoutanSATorACTtestscore.TheSATandACTarethetwomajorcollegeentrancetestsintheUnitedStates.Foryears,collegeshaveusedtheseteststohelpmeasureanapplicant’sacademicskills.Butmoreuniversitiesarebecoming“testoptional.”KarenStroudFeltonistheDeanofAdmissionsatGeorgeWashingtonUniversity.Shesaidinastatementthattheuniversity“hadconcernsthatstudentswhocouldbesuccessful...feltdiscouragedfromapplyingiftheirscoreswerenotasstrongastheirhighschoolperformance.”AstudybyBatesCollegetrackedstudentsfrom33testoptionalschools.ThestudycomparedstudentswhosentSATscoreswithstudentswhodidnotsendscores.Itfoundalmostnodifferenceincollegegradesorgraduationrates.AnewversionoftheSATwillcomeoutinthespringof2016.Questions:1.Whatisthisnewsreportmainlyabout?2.WhatdidthestudybyBatesCollegefind?PartThreeTestingIILongConversationM：Hi,Emily,IhearyouareleavingforItalysoon.Doyouplantohaveagoing-awaypartybeforeyoudisappear?It’llbereallyniceforustohangouttogetherbeforeyougo.W：I’mnotsure.I’mleavinginjusttwomoredays,andI’mgoingtomissallmyfriendshereandespeciallythisplace.Whydon’tyoucomeover?I’mfeelingrathersad,actually.I’mcurrentlysittingaloneatatableoutsidetheBlackCatCafe,listeningtotherainandwatchingpeoplepassingby.M：I’msorry.Ican’tjustnow.IneedtogetthisassignmentfinishedbyMonday,andI’mwaybehind.Anyhow,cheerup!You’renotleavingforgood,andyou’llabsolutelyloveItaly.W：Yeah,you’reright.ButIjustfeellikeI’mnotquitereadytogo.Andstudyinginaforeigncountryseemsabitoverwhelming.M：JustthinkofyourlifeinMilan.Inthemornings,youcangodowntoasmalllocalcafe,soakingupthesun’sraysanddrinkingcoffee.Ienvyyou.YoucanbuylotsofgorgeousItalianclothes.W：Thatdoessoundnice.Andofcourse,IcankeepintouchwitheveryonethroughFacebook.Maybeyoucanallcomevisitme.M：Ofcoursewewill.Whenisyourflight?W：OnSaturday,afterlunch,at1:45.M：Okay,I’lltryandcometotheairportonSaturdaytoseeyouoff.I’llgiveyouacallthatmorning,nomatterwhat.Questions:1.Whatisthewomangoingtodo?2.Howdoesthewomanfeelatthemoment?3.Whycan’tthemanmeetthewomannow?4.WhatwillthemanpossiblydoonSaturday?PartThreeTestingIIIPassageStudentstypicallygainweightintheirfirstyearofuniversity.Thereareexpressionstoreflectthisknowledge,suchasthe“freshman15”inNorthAmerica(whichassumesstudentsgain15pounds,oraround8kg)and“freshmanfatties”or“fresherfive”inAustraliaandNewZealand.Studieshaveconfirmedtheweightgainasfact,althoughtheamountgainedis,onaverage,lowerthanrumoured–universitystudentscangainupto4kgintheirfirstyear.Reasonsfortheweightgainincludechangesinlifestyle,poorphysicalactivityandunhealthydietarybehaviours–particularlyfoodchoicesandstressorcomforteating.Mostuniversitystudentsareyoungadults(aged18-35)whospendalotoftimeoncampus.Youngadultsmaybeparticularlyendangeredtofeaturesoftheuniversityfoodenvironment,suchasthecostandportionsizeoffood,astheyusuallyhavelowerincomes.Studiesa