高级与听力学生用稿-1(U1-U8).docVIP

Unit 1 Introduction Unit 2 Education Unit 3 Information and Internet Unit 4 Nature and Environment Unit 5 Disasters and Accidents Unit 6 Science and Technology Unit 7 Economy and Finance Unit 8 Politics: Famous Men and Women Main Sources: / / / /worldwide/ http://www.cbc.ca/ .au/ Advanced Listening Comprehension Training Course Description I. Teaching and learning aim: A. To improve students’ English listening comprehensive ability further, stressing on their understanding of authentic listening materials from different sources, such as programs on BBC, CBC, NPR, CNN and so on. B. Supplying some sample listening tests and training for candidates of TEM 8. II. Grading: [Attendance （15×4%）＋ skills and activities (40%)]×30% ＋Grade in final test (70%) ＝ 100% Unit 1 Introduction 1. Introduction to this course (See WORD File “General Listening” and PPT) 2. Sample listening practice British English (BBC Programmes) A. Weekender Later Language Learning Young children seem to be able to learn languages with a lot less difficulty than adults. But why is this? In this programme we take a short and simple look at a very complex topic and hear a number of expert opinions. We also cover some useful vocabulary for talking about this topic. Before you listen to the programme, look at the comprehension questions below. You can hear the answers in the programme. 1: What is the Critical Period Hypothesis? 2: What does Professor White think of this theory? 3: Why does Dr. John Coleman think children learn languages better than adults? 4: What does Erik Thiessen believe causes problems for adult language learners? Vocabulary from the programme to acquire: this verb is used when talking about learning languages Example Children find it much easier to acquire languages than adults First language acquisition: the learning of the mother tongue Second language acquisition: the learning of another language after your mother tongue indistinguishable from: