Unit 7 Fables and Fairy Tales
Pre-listening Activities 150
Listening Tasks
Task One Understanding Short Conversations
1. C 2. C 3. A 4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. B 10. A
Task Two Understanding a Long Conversation 1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. D Task Three Understanding Passages Passage One
1. C 2. B 3. A 4. D 5. C Passage Two
1. D 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. A Passage Three
1. C 2. B 3. C 4. C 5. D Task Four Compound Dictation 1. fables 2. story-teller 3. Greece 4. education 5. Wolf 6. origin 7. independently 8. century 9. This is when the name Aesop first appeared.
10. Generally,fables use animals or objects as part of the story,but the message is designed to refer to human beings.
11. In more modern times fables have become a tool for helping children to understand moral concepts.
Listening and Speaking Task One
1. The banker lived next to the cobbler. 2. One hundred crowns. 3. His sleep and voice.
Listening Skills for Understanding Paragraphs 1. D 2. A 3. B Learn English Through Songs
heat;enchanted;where;wanderer;kings;learn;rhyme;heart
Unit 8 Learning on Campus
Listening Tasks
Task One Understanding Short Conversations
1. A 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. B 6. B 7. D 8. D 9. A 10. D
Task Two Understanding a Long Conversation 1. D 2. B 3. A 4. A 5. B Task Three Understanding Passages
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Passage One
1. C 2. B 3. D 4. A 5. A Passage Two
1. A 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. C Passage Three
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. D Task Four Compound Dictation 1. comparing 2. curious 3. reality 4. embrace 5. barrier 6. experiment 7. urging 8. patient
9. He can tolerate uncertainty and failure,and will keep trying until he gets an answer
10. he does not want to be told how to do the problem or solve the puzzle he has struggled with 11. an unanswered question is not a challenge or an opportunity,but a threat Listening and Speaking Task One
1. You must take the initiative and seek out everything that you need. 2. Arts,literature,a profession,or a vocational skill. 3. You’d better discipline yourself to make learning fun,not a chore,and to get the most from the educational opportunities open to you.
Listening Skills for Understanding Paragraphs 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. C Learn English Through Songs
met;happiness;Where;Dreams;young;mirrors;time;alone
Unit 9 Fascinating Sports
the participation of women in sports Listening Tasks
Task One Understanding Short Conversations
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. B 7. A 8. C 9. D 10. C Task Two Understanding a Long Conversation 1. C 2. D 3. D 4. B 5. B Task Three Understanding Passages Passage One
1. D 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. B Passage Two
1. A 2. D 3. C 4. C 5. B Passage Three
1. B 2. B 3. A 4. C 5. D Task Four Compound Dictation 1. games 2. teams 3. compete 4. exciting 5. cheering 6. club 7. cheerleaders 8. special
9. They practice for many hours to learn the special jumping and cheering moves 10. From elementary to high school,students start each day by standing up and showing respect to the flag
11. This is a promise to the country,which was written by people who came to the US over 200
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Listening and Speaking Task One
1. Sports play an important role in the make-up of a young student.
2. Discipline of sport is a defence against the negative habits and inactivity.
3. They run the risk of spending part of their leisure time in front of the TV or at the bar. Listening Skills for Understanding Paragraphs 1. D 2. D 3. C Learn English Through Movie
walker;greater;endlessly;grand;sleeve;self;brought;modernize
Unit 10 Preparations for a Wonderful Trip Round-the-World Listening Tasks
Task One Understanding Short Conversations
1. C 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. D 8. B 9. A 10. C
Task Two Understanding a Long Conversation
1. C 2. A 3. A 4. C 5. D Task Three Understanding Passages Passage One
1. A 2. D 3. B 4. B 5. D Passage Two
1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. C Passage Three
1. B 2. D 3. A 4. C 5. D Task Four Compound Dictation 1. business 2. experience 3. wherever 4. conditions 5. control 6. rainstorm 7. bothered 8. switch 9. so always keep your phone on hand,and fully charged ready for any emergencies 10. Remember to always keep your personal belongings safe while travelling 11. then you should be able to enjoy a stress free break Listening and Speaking Task One
1. To see different scenery,experience new types of culture,taste new kinds of foods,and meet new people.
2. Touring in a group means less sightseeing and less enjoyment.
3. To experience all the adventure,see and learn more about the place and just enjoy. Listening Skills for Understanding Paragraphs 1. D 2. A 3. B Learn English Through Movies
town;March;street;magic;disappears;board;supposed;music;add;believe
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