Week 13 of CET4 Jessica Dictation Passage Short dialogue.

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1 Week 13 of CET4 Jessica yjjessica2011@qq.com

2 Dictation Passage Short dialogue

3 06.12, 短文 Reducing the amount of sleep students get at night has a direct ___ ① ___ on their performance at school during the day. According to classroom teachers, elementary and middle school students who stay up late ___ ② ___ more learning and attention problems. This has been shown by Brown Medical School and Bradley Hospital research. In the study, teachers were not told the ___ ③ ___ of sleep students received when completing weekly performance reports, yet they ____ ④ ____ the students who had received eight hours or less as having the most trouble recalling all the material, learning new lessons and ___ ⑤ ____ high-quality work. Teachers also reported that these students had more difficulty paying attention. The experiment is the first to ask teachers to report on the ___ ⑥ ____ of sleep deficiency in children. Just staying up late can cause increased ___ ⑦ ___ difficulty and attention problems for otherwise healthy, well-functioning kids, said Garharn Forlone, the study’s lead ___ ⑧ ___.

4 06.12, 短文 Reducing the amount of sleep students get at night has a direct ___ ① ___ on their performance at school during the day. According to classroom teachers, elementary and middle school students who stay up late ___ ② ___ more learning and attention problems. This has been shown by Brown Medical School and Bradley Hospital research. In the study, teachers were not told the ___ ③ ___ of sleep students received when completing weekly performance reports, yet they ____ ④ ____ the students who had received eight hours or less as having the most trouble recalling all the material, learning new lessons and ___ ⑤ ____ high-quality work. Teachers also reported that these students had more difficulty paying attention. The experiment is the first to ask teachers to report on the ___ ⑥ ____ of sleep deficiency in children. Just staying up late can cause increased ___ ⑦ ___ difficulty and attention problems for otherwise healthy, well-functioning kids, said Garharn Forlone, the study’s lead ___ ⑧ ___. impact, exhibit, amount, rated, completing, effects, academic, author

5 Short Dialogue 1. Man: Can you recommend something that a school boy of seven or eight will really like? Woman: I suggest this toy train, sir. It’s an excellent brand, very popular, all over the world these days. (09.12,12) 2. Woman: Aren’t you disappointed that you didn’t get the promotion? Man: Maybe a little. But I know I need more experience before I’m ready for that kind of responsibility. (09.12,15) 3. Woman: Bill, have you heard the latest news? It appears we two won’t be laid off after all. Man: Oh, I’m somewhat tired of working here. I’ve been wondering whether I should resign. Anyway, the news seems to be good for you. (09.12,15) 4. W: I heard about your promotion, you must be thrilled. M: Not really, the new office is huge, but the word load has doubled. (09.06,15) 5. M: Now if you have any questions about the contract. I’ll be happy to answer them. W: Nothing comes to mind right now, but I’d like to go over all the articles of the contract once more before signing it. (09.06,17)

6 words inconvenient, solution, relieve, electricity, emission adopt 音标 词性 解释 ( 英文 ) 例句 造句 (global warming) 1.couple ['k ʌ p(ə)l] n. a pair; adj. few 例句 :The couple have no children. 造句 : Every couple years my parents travel abroad. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/

7 [, ɪ nkən'vin ɪ ənt] adj. troublesome, awkward, or difficult inconvenient [sə'lu ʃ ən] n. an answer to a problem solution [r ɪ 'liv] v. To free from pain, anxiety, or distress. relieve There is no practical solution to the problem of global warming. No car is inconvenient for us, but it will reduce global warming. Only technological breakthroughs can relieve the tension of global warming.

8 [ ɪ 'l ɛ k'tr ɪ səti] n. a form of energy used to give heat, light, power electricity [ ɪ 'm ɪʃ ən] n. the act of to give or send out emission [ə'd ɑ pt] v. to choose and follow adopt Global warming will definitely destroy the world if no one stop greenhouse gas emission. The government is suggested to adopt methods to control global warming. The waste of electricity will give rise to global warming.

9 Part Ⅰ 复合听写 dictation 一篇长度 250 词左右的短文, 考查学生的听力理解 、总结概括能力及单词拼写和语法功底。 １基础 basic skill a. 考题类型 语言，写作，早期教育，经济，环保，健康 b. 速记 音标 / 意思 c. 关注历年已考词汇 1. Listening Practice

10 简单速记 大于 ＞ 小于 ＜ 小于或等于 ≤ 大于或等于 ≥ 等于、意味着 = 不等于 ≠ 约等于 ≈ 遗憾、悲哀 （ 高兴、荣兴 ） 错误、否、不、否 定 × 正确、对、好、肯 定 √ 不同意 N 同意 Y 上升、增加 ↑ 下降、减少 ↓ 强、好 ＋ 更强、更好 ＋＋ 弱、差 － 更弱、更差 ―― 因为 ∵ 所以 ∴ 促进、发展↗ 国家 □ 国与国 □ / □ 原因 ← 导致、结果 → 对立、冲突 >< 波折 ＜＜ 会议、会面 ⊙ 进入 ∩ 接触、交往 ∞

11 历年已考词汇 2011/6 survive distant backward discovered scientific motion predicted introduced 2011/12 company single completely vacation sewn electricity Evidence journey 2012/6 calculators handle items Responding emergencies rarely occur murders 2010/12 preserve appreciate households chat convenient rates receive submit 2012/12 foreign accomplished interpersonal detail controlled abruptly references indication

12 1. A. The man has sent the order to the woman by mistake. B. Some of the telephone systems don’t work properly. C. Some of the packs do not contain any manuals. D. The quality of the goods is not up to the standard. 2. A. Send a service engineer to do the repairs. B. Consult her boss about the best solution. C. Pass the man’s order to the right person. D. Solve the problem at her company’s cost. 3. A. Ideal. B. Temporary. C. Partial. D. Creative.  09 年 6 月 长对话 2 Listening Practice What problem are the speakers discussing? What does the woman promise to do? What does the man think of the solution?

13 Complain 投诉 词汇： order, manual 手册, pack 包裹, express mail 快 递, mix-up 混淆 句子： I’m sorry to hear that … Please accept our apologies for this problem. I assure you we will do everything possible to … Do call if there is anything else. 书信 Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any further information.

14 1. A. By reading a newspaper ad. B. By seeing a commercial on TV. C. By listening to the morning news. D. By calling an employment service. 2. A. She could improve her foreign languages. B. She could work close to her family. C. She could travel overseas frequently. D. She could use her previous experiences. 3. A. Talking management courses. B. Teaching English in a university. C. Working as a secretary. D. Studying for a degree in French. 4. A. Prepare for an interview in a couple of days. B. Read the advertisement again for more details. C. Send in a written application as soon as possible. D. Get to know the candidates on the short list.  2010 年 12 月 长对话 2 How did the woman get to know about the job vacancy? Why did the woman find the job appealing? What had the woman been doing in Geneva? What was the woman asked to do in the end?

15 词汇： secretary, ambitious, self-motivated, management, career, applicant, application, 句子： I’m calling about the job that was … I want to apply for the job as … I do hope that my career as a … will lead me eventually into … Why did you resign/ quit your job? I’m afraid … 书信 I’m writing to apply for the job as … I’m looking forward to your early reply as soon as possible. 面试 interview

16 Job hunting Recruitment Apply for a job: a resume Have an interview Compete with other candidates You’re more Experienced Qualified finalize the contract Have responsibility Get a Promotion × Overworked × Too much workload Resign Fill in the forms

17 1. A. Job security. B. Good labor relations. C. Challenging work. D. Attractive wage and benefits. 2. A. Many tedious jobs continue to be done manually. B. More and more unskilled workers will lose jobs. C. Computer will change the nature of many jobs. D. Boring jobs will gradually be made enjoyable. 3. A. Offer them chances of promotion. B. Improve their working conditions C. Encourage them to compete with each other. D. Give them responsibilities as part of a team. 4. A. They will not bring real benefits to the staff. B. They concern a small number of people only. C. They are arbitrarily set by the administrators.. D. They are beyond the control of ordinary workers.  2009 年 12 月 短文 3 Listening Practice What can motivate workers according to Frederick Herzberg? What does the speaker say about the job in the computer area? What does supermarkets do to motivate their employees? Why does the speaker say financial targets are less likely to motivate workers?

18 1. A. Health and safety conditions in the workplaces. B. Rights and responsibilities of company employees. C. Common complaints made by office workers. D. Conflicts between labor and management. 2. A. Replace its out-dated equipment. B. Improve the welfare of affected workers. C. Follow government regulations strictly. D. Provide extra health compensation. 3. A. They requested to transfer to a safer department. B. They quit work to protect their unborn babies. C. They sought help from union representatives. D. They wanted to work shorter hours. 4. A. To show how they love winter sports. B. To attract the attention from the media. C. To protest against the poor working conditions. D. To protect themselves against the cold weather. 2011 年 6 月短文听力 3 What’s the passage mainly about? What should the manager do? What did the workers do? Why did the workers do that?

19 Part Ⅲ Short Passage 1. 基础 basic skill 考题类型： 教育 语言 健康 环境（环保） 名人（工作） 商务

20 2. 考试技巧 test-taking strategies a. 看选项，划关键词, 推测大意。 b. 根据选项推断问题和答案 c. 特别留意首段与末段 tips: 细节题，不需要推断

21 8:15 Commuting 9:00 7:30 Living in cities  Living in suburbs

22 Work from home

23 Business- 历年真题 promotion, work load, employer, employee, commission, economy/ economic/ economical 2012 年 12 月阅读 1 internship in factories stay motivated to land a job 2012 年 6 月听力短文 2 2011 年 6 月 作文 Online Shopping 听力短文 3 Business 2010 年 12 月长对话 2 job interview 2009 年 12 月 听力短文 3 Job 2009 年 6 月 快速阅读 How Do You See Diversity 完形填空 Automobile Market in Japan 2008 年 12 月 阅读 2 Customer Service 2008 年 6 月 快速阅读 Media Selection for Advertisements 2007 年 12 月 完形填空 Mood affects Customers 2006 年 12 月 选词填空 Female Customers 阅读 1 bottle water 2006 年 1 月 阅读 2 Marketing – chip 3. CET4 – Business

24 Vocabulary 1. accountant/ account for 2. applicant/ candidate 3. assumption 4. authority 5. conduct/ launch 6. deliver 7. diversity 8. disposable 9. encounter/ come across 10. executive 11. exclusive/ inclusive 12. expand/ extensive 13. inflation 14. illustrate 15. income/ financial burden/ profit 16. negative/ positive 17. motivate 18. offer 19. profession/ career 20. perceive/ perspective 21. potential 22. representative 23. reinforce/ enhance 24. recruit/ hire/ employ 25. relieve/ reduce/ decrease 26. retail/ wholesale/ dealer 27. resume 28. stereotype 29. supervisor 30. workshop/ workforce/ workload

25 辨音练习 -- Sense group The pause between each tone group are mainly for the following three reasons: 1. speaking speed All of the students in this class study English. All of the students in this class/ study English. 2. Meaning and grammatical structure All of them study English. All of the students in this department/ study English and other subjects. All of the students in this department/ study English and other subjects/ for a course of four years. 3. For emphasis Frankly speaking,/ I’m disappointed in you. I go to bed early, / as a general rule.

26 Punctuating a proverb He Who Knows He who knows not and knows not that he knows not is a fool shun him. He who knows not and knows that he knows not is a child teach him. He who knows and knows not that he knows is asleep wake him. He who knows and knows that he knows is wise follow him. // / / / / He who knows not: 没有知识的人

27 Assignment 1. 记忆与 business 有关的词汇 2. 5 个短对话 ( 听写 ) 3. 一篇短文 ( 建议跟读 )

28 Thank you!