Listening and Speaking Unit Five

Dictation of Sentences Take notes while listening.  Verb  Noun  Adjective  Adverb

1.I don’t think there’s any problem for me to work on computers. 2.If I were you, I’d find a part- time job to earn some pocket money. Fact or Opinion?

3.The salary is 1,600 Yuan to start with and raises will be given according to ability. 4.I’ve only done some part time jobs in supermarkets. Fact or Opinion?

5.I guess to be a stewardess is no easy job. 6.I’ve never done any nursing but I love children. 7.In my opinion market research is very important if we want to increase the sales volume of our company. 8.It seems to me that this position would be a very good start for you.

9.There’re many young people these days who can’t find the jobs they want. 10.As to me I want a job in which I can use my English. 11.I assume you haven’t had any work experience. 12.To qualify for the job of a tour guide, experience is very important.

Giving Opinion  I (don’t) think…  If I were you, I would/I’d…  I guess (that)…  In my opinion,…  It seems to me that…  As to me,…  I assume…

What do you think of the champion of the “ Super Girl ” this year? Laura (Wenjie Shang), champion of “Super Girl” 2006

Hint: appearance; character; singing skills; potentials What do you think of the champion of the “ Super Girl ” this year? In my opinion, she … It seems to me that she … In my opinion, she deserves the prize. She got everything, beautiful voice, charming character … and I assume she will soon be “ somebody ” in this business. It seems to me that she ’ s not the right person for this business. She ’ s neither pretty nor sexy, which is vital for a successful female star.

A lot of university students are seeking for “ campus love ”. How do you feel about it? I definitely think campus love will affect university students positively since … As to me … Hint: a valuable experience; to love, to care, not lonely; a stimulus; hard to balance between study and romance; money matter

Do you agree that exams should be abolished in universities?  I guess students would become lazy without the pressure from exams.  If you ask me, I would say … Hint: less pressure, more freedom; more chances to develop interests; a more colorful life; not highly motivated; become lazy even idle; poor academic performance

Asking about & Giving Opinion Listening Task: a Dialogue

Listen to the topic of the dialogue What are the speakers mainly talking about?

win the lottery do with the prize money fantastic take a long vacation make the trip make inquiries quit your job It would be wise to stay on, … You have a point there. Europe is worth visiting. Why?? ???

win the lottery do with the prize money fantastic take a long vacation make the trip make inquiries quit your job It would be wise to stay on, … You have a point there. fascinating places beautiful landscape rich culture friendly people Europe is worth visiting.

Listen for the Expressions o Asking about people ’ s Opinion o Giving Opinion 1. Lottery 2. Journey 3. Job Taking notes while listening

 Well, I’d like to hear your opinion. What do you think I should do?  Well, If I were you, I would take a long vacation. lottery  That’s a good idea.

 Where do you suggest I should go?  As I see it, Europe is worth visiting....  I think you would like to make the trip. journey  Sounds exciting. I think I’ll make inquiries right away.

 What’s your opinion?  Well, If you ask me, I think it depends on whether you like your job or not?  Then it would be wise to stay on, don’t you think? job  I think you have a point there.

Role-play  1.Jason is an American working in China. The Spring Festival is around the corner and Jason is going to have 7 days off during that time. Jason is asking his colleagues for opinions on how to spend the holiday.

Role-play  2. David is studying at Xi'an Jiaotong University while his girl friend is in Beijing. David is now irritated by his girl friend ’ s letter saying that if they can ’ t see each other every day, their relation will be over. David is now asking his friends ’ opinion on what he should do.

Movie Time

Task 1:Listening for the way to ask for and give opinions.  Michelle: What ’ s wrong, Susan?  Susan: Oh, there ’ s nothing wrong, Michelle. But___1____________.  Michelle: I know. I heard you talking about it the other night when I was trying on my new clothes. It ’ s about moving to Los Angeles.  Susan: You ’ re right.____2_______.  Michelle: well, I really wouldn ’ t want to move, but …  Susan: But?  Michelle: But if you and Daddy wanted to, ____________3_________________.

Task 1:Listening for the way to ask for and give opinions.  1. But your daddy and I are talking about something that I ’ d like your opinion about.  2.How do you feel about it?  3. I guess you know what ’ s best for the family and for me.

Task 2: Anticipating what will happen next.

Bonus:  1. That ’ s very considerate of you. 你真懂事  2. That ’ s something! 真了不起！棒极了！  3. We are behind you. 我们支持你，我们做你 的后盾  4. I ’ m a big fish in a little pond. 我好像是小 池塘里的大鱼。  5. I ’ m not really sure I want to be a little fish in a big pond. 宁愿鸡头，不做凤尾。

Assignments  A---Listening:  《奠基篇》 Unit 5 B---Prepare an advertisement for an opening in an organization or company. Specify the post and responsibilities as well as qualifications and requirements.