中級英語聽力訓練中級英語聽力訓練 ((一一 ))4-year Program4-year Program

Fall Semester 2010Fall Semester 2010

Required Textbook:Required Textbook:Richards, O’Sullivan:Richards, O’Sullivan:

Tune In 3Tune In 3

Instructors:Instructors:Hsiao-Chen Rachel HuangHsiao-Chen Rachel Huang

Week 1Week 1 Course Introduction:Course Introduction:

A. To help students achieve higher level of A. To help students achieve higher level of listening skill through three passages listening skill through three passages presented by textbook – a person, a presented by textbook – a person, a related place and related concept or related place and related concept or event.event.

B. To strengthen students’ ability of B. To strengthen students’ ability of communication by discussing the theme, communication by discussing the theme, vocabulary review and knowledge vocabulary review and knowledge sharing. sharing.

Week 2Week 2Unit 1-1: Do you like shopping?Unit 1-1: Do you like shopping?

Identifying stores from context.Identifying stores from context.

Distinguishing speakers.Distinguishing speakers.

Complaining politely.Complaining politely.

Word FocusWord Focus Amusement Amusement

parkpark Glow-in-the-Glow-in-the-

dark miniature dark miniature golf coursegolf course

Ice-skating rinkIce-skating rink MallMall Ocean-wave Ocean-wave

swimming poolswimming pool

Shoe storeShoe store Sporting Sporting

goods storegoods store Wedding Wedding

chapelchapel World-class World-class

hotelhotel Department Department

storestore

Week 3Week 3Unit 1-2: Are you a smart shopper?Unit 1-2: Are you a smart shopper?

Making inferences from key words.Making inferences from key words.

Understanding consumer advice.Understanding consumer advice.

Giving supporting and contrasting Giving supporting and contrasting information.information.

Word FocusWord Focus CatalogsCatalogs Online auctionsOnline auctions PricePrice Anti-social shopperAnti-social shopper Bargain hunterBargain hunter Careful shopperCareful shopper CollectorCollector

Happy shopperHappy shopper Lazy shopperLazy shopper Smart shopperSmart shopper Return policyReturn policy Shipping detailShipping detail PackagePackage DealDeal

Week 4Week 4 Unit 2-1: That sounds like funUnit 2-1: That sounds like fun

Quiz on unit 1.Quiz on unit 1. Recognizing intentions.Recognizing intentions. Distinguishing advantages and Distinguishing advantages and

disadvantages.disadvantages. Showing surprise by using echo Showing surprise by using echo

questions.questions.

Word FocusWord Focus

AcrobatsAcrobats AquariumAquarium Chinese operaChinese opera CircusCircus DolphinsDolphins Film festivalFilm festival BenefitsBenefits

EntertainmentEntertainment KaraokeKaraoke Magic showMagic show SharksSharks SkateboardingSkateboarding OpposeOppose LegalLegal

Week 5Week 5Unit 2-2: What’s on TV?Unit 2-2: What’s on TV?

Making inferences from key words.Making inferences from key words.

Understanding specific information about Understanding specific information about reality TV programs.reality TV programs.

Expressing agreement or disagreement.Expressing agreement or disagreement.

Word FocusWord Focus TV show TV show

categoriescategories Animal showAnimal show CartoonCartoon DocumentaryDocumentary News showNews show Quiz showQuiz show Audience Audience

reactionreaction

Reality showReality show Soap operaSoap opera Talk showTalk show HostHost Actor/actressActor/actress AdvertiseAdvertise PopularityPopularity

Week 6Week 6Unit 3-1: Let’s go somewhere Unit 3-1: Let’s go somewhere

different this year!different this year!

Quiz on unit 2.Quiz on unit 2. Recognizing activities from Recognizing activities from

descriptions.descriptions. Expressing degrees of possibility.Expressing degrees of possibility. Talk about travel experience and Talk about travel experience and

recommend the best ones. recommend the best ones.

Word FocusWord Focus AdventureAdventure Ecology groupEcology group Group tourGroup tour LuxuryLuxury HikingHiking SailingSailing VacationVacation

Replant treeReplant tree SkiingSkiing Green worldGreen world AccommodationAccommodation Camping gearCamping gear TransportationTransportation SightseeingSightseeing

Week 7Week 7Unit 3-2: So how was your trip?Unit 3-2: So how was your trip?

Recognizing past events.Recognizing past events. Understanding specific information on Understanding specific information on

the trip.the trip. Keeping listeners interested when sharing Keeping listeners interested when sharing

about a trip- locations/places, sightseeing about a trip- locations/places, sightseeing spots, activities to do, cultures/traditions. spots, activities to do, cultures/traditions.

Word FocusWord Focus

Active vacationActive vacation AfricaAfrica HawaiiHawaii LondonLondon Mt. EverestMt. Everest Swiss AlpsSwiss Alps Bus tripBus trip

SightseeingSightseeing VolcanoVolcano TanTan BeginningBeginning End End MiddleMiddle Waterskiing Waterskiing

Week 8Week 8 Overall review on units 1-3:Overall review on units 1-3:

Identifying different stores and types of shoppers.Identifying different stores and types of shoppers. Know how to complain politelyKnow how to complain politely The advantages and disadvantages of shopping at The advantages and disadvantages of shopping at

mall vs. onlinemall vs. online Understanding different sorts of activity and how Understanding different sorts of activity and how

they work.they work. Be able to recognize all kinds of TV program.Be able to recognize all kinds of TV program. Learn about various kinds of trip and the best part Learn about various kinds of trip and the best part

of it.of it.

Week 9Week 9

Mid-term ExaminationMid-term Examination

Week 10Week 10

Relax and enjoy the movieRelax and enjoy the movie

Week 11Week 11Unit 4-1: What do you suggest for a Unit 4-1: What do you suggest for a

sore throat?sore throat? Understanding problems on sickness.Understanding problems on sickness.

Understanding health advice.Understanding health advice.

Giving advice and making suggestions.Giving advice and making suggestions.

Word FocusWord Focus

AntibioticsAntibiotics BandageBandage Burn medicineBurn medicine DressingDressing DrowsinessDrowsiness MedicationMedication PrescribePrescribe

PainkillersPainkillers Sleeping pillsSleeping pills WoundWound Cough medicineCough medicine BackacheBackache EaracheEarache OintmentOintment

Week 12Week 12Unit 4-2: How do you keep fit?Unit 4-2: How do you keep fit?

Recognizing routines from context.Recognizing routines from context.

Identifying topics about health.Identifying topics about health.

Expressing similarities and differences Expressing similarities and differences between diet and exercise industry in the between diet and exercise industry in the U.S. and other countries.U.S. and other countries.

Word FocusWord Focus Healthy lifestyleHealthy lifestyle Keep fitKeep fit Red meatRed meat SmokeSmoke ConcentrationConcentration GymGym Lose weightLose weight

Healthier dietHealthier diet ProteinProtein Put on musclePut on muscle WeightliftingWeightlifting Junk foodJunk food OverweightOverweight EnergeticEnergetic

Week 13Week 13Unit 5-1: What do you have for Unit 5-1: What do you have for

breakfast?breakfast? Quiz on unit 4.Quiz on unit 4. Following recipes.Following recipes. Asking for more information on different Asking for more information on different

kinds of food.kinds of food. Talk about the different preferences of Talk about the different preferences of

each individual.each individual.

Word FocusWord Focus SpicesSpices CongeeCongee Hot peppersHot peppers JamJam OmeletOmelet RecipeRecipe PastriesPastries PicklesPickles

Rice porridgeRice porridge Spicy side Spicy side

dishesdishes TortillaTortilla ButterButter ChopChop LeftoversLeftovers IngredientsIngredients

Week 14Week 14Unit 5-2: Let’s go eat!Unit 5-2: Let’s go eat!

Identifying features of restaurants.Identifying features of restaurants. Understanding restaurant orders.Understanding restaurant orders. Using double questions.Using double questions.

Word FocusWord Focus

ChopsticksChopsticks Food courtFood court TrayTray AtmosphereAtmosphere CrowdedCrowded Restaurant criticRestaurant critic RudeRude

ServersServers AppetizersAppetizers DessertsDesserts GrilledGrilled Main dishesMain dishes MeatballsMeatballs Garden saladGarden salad

Week 15Week 15Unit 6-1: Sounds like a great jobUnit 6-1: Sounds like a great job

Quiz on unit 5.Quiz on unit 5. Identifying follow-up responsesIdentifying follow-up responses Asking for agreementAsking for agreement Understanding different types of job.Understanding different types of job.

Word FocusWord Focus Cookbook recipe teCookbook recipe te

sterster Cruise ship hostCruise ship host Film directorFilm director Library assistantLibrary assistant Party clownParty clown Stores sales clearkStores sales cleark clientsclients

Sweep floorsSweep floors StudioStudio Aerobics instructorAerobics instructor Career advisorCareer advisor Dental technicianDental technician Hair stylistHair stylist Park guidePark guide

Week 16Week 16Unit 6-2: Can I ask you oneUnit 6-2: Can I ask you one more more

question?question? Recognizing job interview advice.Recognizing job interview advice.

Recognizing topics in an interview.Recognizing topics in an interview.

Checking understanding.Checking understanding.

Word FocusWord Focus

HireHire StrengthStrength SuitableSuitable WeaknessWeakness Career developmentCareer development PromotionsPromotions Well preparedWell prepared

First impressionFirst impression Job dutiesJob duties ReceptionistReceptionist Training programTraining program IntervieweeInterviewee IncomeIncome InterviewerInterviewer

Week 17Week 17

Review on unit 4-6.Review on unit 4-6. Understanding different sickness and treatments.Understanding different sickness and treatments. Giving advice on better health.Giving advice on better health. Go through different kinds of food from various Go through different kinds of food from various

countries and their recipes.countries and their recipes. Learn how to order dishes in the restaurants.Learn how to order dishes in the restaurants. Go over variety of jobs and their duties.Go over variety of jobs and their duties. Know the details in a job interview and how to Know the details in a job interview and how to

best present yourself. best present yourself.

Week 18Week 18

Final ExaminationFinal Examination