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Key to Exercises

2. Comprehension Check

2.1 Focusing on the main ideas

One day, at the registrar’s office of a college, I noticed how parents are

behaving with their college-age children nowadays. Obviously students are

young adults and can handle registration by themselves, but their parents

completely control the situation. In a seminar for teaching assistants, I was

surprised to hear that parents often go to their office to complain about marks

and assignments their children have got. What I have seen and heard has left me

feeling uncomfortable. Unlike my parents allowing me to make mistakes in my life,

parents of today’s college students seem never to give their children a chance to

take charge.

2.2 Digging into detail

e she thinks the student looked perfectly able to get the information

he needed and register by himself, and the experience would actually help him

grow into adulthood.

probably means “problem”.

two problems baby-boomer parents struggle with are saying no and

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letting go.

is a graduate student at the university.

thinks her success is a result of being allowed the freedom by her

parents to make mistakes and find her own way.

2.3 Understanding difficult sentences

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2) A

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3) B

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4) A

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5) B

II. Focusing on Language in Context

1. Key Words & Expressions

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to listen to criticism but don’t get crushed by it.

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ts who think they have paid and can pass exams by right have come

to college with a(n) misguided belief. They must earn grades.

mistakes is inevitable as one grows up. What is important is to learn

from them.

er what our professor said. If you fail to complete

your assignments on time, you may lose points for your final grade.

’s done is done. Believe me! You’ll feel less pain in life if you learn

to let go.

the U.S., two thirds of students pay for college through loans and will have

to pay them back with interest after graduation.

er you go in China, it is a common sight that people stand in

line whether it is a restaurant, a bank, a hospital or a subway station.

8.I’m really feeling embarrassed. I wish I had never said such stupid things in

the presence of my friend.

students are not satisfied with their grades, should the college allow them

to negotiate grades with their professors?

Minister of Education is visiting our campus, accompanied by our

university president.

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professor meets his advanced students once a week to hold

a(n) seminar on adult development. He always invites us to attend it too.

matter how big the campus is, I’m sure I can find my way around in a

few days.

l students have reported the loss of valuables in their dorms. Police

are now investigating these serious incidents.

ting on my past language learning experiences, I’ve come to realize

that practice makes perfect.

university enrolls more students than our city’s other two

colleges combined.

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1) set foot in

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2) take charge

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3) muddled through

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4) stay put

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5) in tow

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1.3

American girl remains excited over her first trip to China several days

after her return. She says, “I’m still in disbelief.”

2.I thought Vivian, my close friend, would help me with my assignment, but I

was really embarrassed by her immediate refusal.

won’t go out in the thunderstorm now because we are aware of the

danger.

more concerned with your character than your appearance, because your

character is what you really are while your appearance is just what you look like.

university has an Office of Information Technology. Why don’t we call

them to complain about the (Internet) connection? We often can’t get online in

our dorm.

2. Usage

1.I know you’re shy and afraid of making mistakes, but you do need more

practice to improve your spoken English.

mom wouldn’t admit it, but she did have tears in her eyes when she

waved me goodbye.

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3.I understand you have the right to complain about your grade. However,

everyone does have to follow the right steps and show enough evidence.

may think William’s lazy, but as his friend, I do know he works hard on

his assignments.

,I do hope you’re old enough to take good care of yourself at college.

3. Sentence Patterns

the U.S., if a family member of yours has died, your friends often write in

their sympathy cards, “My heart goes out to you. / My thoughts go out to you.”

an earthquake happened in southwestern China, our hearts/thoughts

went out to the families who were affected.

was very noisy outside but my friend John didn’t complain. Rather, he

remained focused on listening to music on his earphones.

be polite, I kept nodding and smiling to show my understanding,

or rather I pretended to understand.

you need to care about in chasing your dream is not what others tell

you to do, but rather what you truly want to do yourself.

4. Comprehensive Practice

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1. A:Unlike safe Chinese colleges and universities, American college campuses

have seen shootings with some frequency. It is pretty scary.

B:Yes, the news reports do give you such an impression. Every time there is

a shooting incident, people discuss the issue of gun control. Nonetheless, many

Americans still believe in the right to own a gun.

2. A:I’m shocked to see my final grade. They say that in the US, students can

talk to the professor and get the grade changed. Do you think I can do that?

B:If the recorded grade is wrong, you do have reason to be in disbelief and

should go to complain. And if you’re not satisfied with your grade, you should

also remember to negotiate your grade early, for example, right after

each assignment or quiz has been graded.

3. A:Professors are now judged by how many research papers they have

published. Do you think they will care about teaching any more?

B:A good question. This has become a real issue. Under the current

system, faculty members undertake a lot of/too much research work and focus

less on teaching. Some of them just muddle through classroom teaching.

4. A:Professors have office hours and expect students to come by. But how can

I make good use of the time when I go to talk to the professor?

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B:I think you should get prepared with questions before you set foot in the

professor’s office. If you know what you’re asking, there is no doubt that the

professor will be very supportive as you’re obviously showing that you can take

charge of your learning.

Integrated Skills Practicing

I. Viewing & Listening

1)Segment 1

“She’s a great kid. I’ve always been proud of her. You know, it’s a

little scary to let her go off to college.”

2)Segment 2

“I don’t want to hurt your feelings, but I’m like, I’m ready. I’m ready, I

mean, I’m ready for this. You know, I’ve been waiting for it to happen, so I’m

ready to be independent, but I’m going to miss your food.”

3)Segment 3

“I am happy as can be for Louisa. She so deserves to be in New York city at

NYU, right here. I couldn’t be happier for her.”

4)Segment 4

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“Exciting moment for us, for all of our family, you know.”

5)Segment 5

“It’s a big dream for her, so we’re thrilled that she’s made it. We’re

going to miss her like crazy, but that’s okay. It’s a great adventure. So proud, so

proud.”

6)Segment 6

“For me, it is peace. As a parent, you have children, you wonder what’s

going to take place. And now the fact that he is here now and is in one of

the best schools in the nation. His future, I’m not concerned about, (be)cause the

potential is so great.”

Transcript:

Woman 1:She’s a great kid. I’ve always been proud of her. You know, it’s a

little scary to let her go off to college.

Daughter:I don’t want to hurt your feelings, but I’m like, I’m ready. I’m

ready, I mean, I’m ready for this. You know, I’ve been waiting for it to happen, so

I’m ready to be independent, but I’m going to miss your food.

Man 1:I am happy as can be for Louisa. She so deserves to be in New York city

at NYU, right here. I couldn’t be happier for her.

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Man 2:Exciting moment for us, for all of our family, you know.

Man 3:And today, today we are now ecstatic.

Woman 2:Yes, we are very excited.

Woman 3:He is like, ok, I’m here and then he left me. He is like I’m 18, I’m

grown, I’m going to college. Bye.

Woman 4:It’s a big dream for her, so we’re thrilled that she’s made it.

We’re going to miss her like crazy, but that’s okay. It’s a great adventure. So

proud, so proud. Ok, now I’m gonna start crying, so move on.

Woman 5:Here is my baby.

Man 4:Yeah, I only hope she’d shoot for the stars, you know. And if she

misses, try again.

Woman 3:I can say I am thrilled and excited and elated.

Man 3:For me, it is peace. As a parent, you have children, you wonder what’s

going to take place. And now the fact that he is here now and is in one of the best

schools in the nation. His future, I’m not concerned about, (be)cause the

potential is so great.

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