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3. Lead In

4. Listen to the following passage and try to fill the missing words in the blanks. You will hear the passage three times. When the passage is read for the first time, you should listen carefully for its original idea. When the passage is read for the second time, you are required to fill in the blanks with the exact words you have just heard. Finally, when the passage is read for the third time, you should check what you have written. Turn to p. 96, and let’s listen.

5. First time The purpose of education is not only to train youngsters for the 1)____________, but to prepare them for tomorrow’s society. Because of the rapidly changing world, one can argue that changes will be continuous, which will make lifelong learning necessary for those who expect to 2)____________ successfully. While some may argue that their education commenced when they began school and 3)____________ when they had completed it, modern reality suggests that education is a lifelong process, and the classroom is merely the beginning of the education process. The 4)____________ of its definition implies that education is lifelong. Lifelong education 5)____________ and affects all existing educational providers, and extends beyond the formal educational providers to include all bodies and individuals 6)____________ learning activities. Lifelong education means enabling people to learn at different times, in different ways, for different purposes 7)____________ of their lives and careers. 2nd time

6. Second time The purpose of education is not only to train youngsters for the 1)____________, but to prepare them for tomorrow’s society. Because of the rapidly changing world, one can argue that changes will be continuous, which will make lifelong learning necessary for those who expect to 2)____________ successfully. While some may argue that their education commenced when they began school and 3)____________ when they had completed it, modern reality suggests that education is a lifelong process, and the classroom is merely the beginning of the education process. The 4)____________ of its definition implies that education is lifelong. Lifelong education 5)____________ and affects all existing educational providers, and extends beyond the formal educational providers to include all bodies and individuals 6)____________ learning activities. Lifelong education means enabling people to learn at different times, in different ways, for different purposes 7)____________ of their lives and careers. 3rd time

7. Third time The purpose of education is not only to train youngsters for the 1)____________, but to prepare them for tomorrow’s society. Because of the rapidly changing world, one can argue that changes will be continuous, which will make lifelong learning necessary for those who expect to 2)____________ successfully. While some may argue that their education commenced when they began school and 3)____________ when they had completed it, modern reality suggests that education is a lifelong process, and the classroom is merely the beginning of the education process. The 4)____________ of its definition implies that education is lifelong. Lifelong education 5)____________ and affects all existing educational providers, and extends beyond the formal educational providers to include all bodies and individuals 6)____________ learning activities. Lifelong education means enabling people to learn at different times, in different ways, for different purposes 7)____________ of their lives and careers. Check up

8. The purpose of education is not only to train youngsters for the 1)__________________, but to prepare them for tomorrow’s society. Because of the rapidly changing world, one can argue that changes will be continuous, which will make lifelong learning necessary for those who expect to 2)________________ successfully. While some may argue that their education commenced when they began school and 3)__________ when they had completed it, modern reality suggests that education is a lifelong process, and the classroom is merely the beginning of the education process. The 4)__________ of its definition implies that education is lifelong. employment market handle the changes concluded very nature

9. Lifelong education 5)_________ and affects all existing educational providers, and extends beyond the formal educational providers to include all bodies and individuals 6)___________ learning activities. Lifelong education means enabling people to learn at different times, in different ways, for different purposes 7)_______________ of their lives and careers. builds on involved in at various stages

10. Two questions based on this short passage • Why do we receive various stages of education? • What is lifelong education? Why do we need it?

11. Passage A Tongue-tied • Content awareness • Language Points • Language Focus

12. Tongue-tied 1. Tongue-tied; an understanding of the title 2. A narration---telling a story • Who • When • Where • What

13. 3. Language of mental descriptions description of “my” thoughts 4. What made the author reluctant to tell the truth?

14. Tongue-tied Several weeks ago I was riding in a cab when the driver’s eyes caught mine in the rear view mirror and he said, “Excuse me, Miss? Can you help me?” As any hard-bitten city dwellerknows, the correct answer to a question like “Can you help me?” should always be some version of “It depends.” I chirped, “Sure.” “Thank you,” he said. He passed a slip of yellow paper into the back seat. I stared at the paper, wondering. Was this a joke? A threat? Hand-printed on the paper in tiny block letters was this: proverb peculiar idiomatic

15. “Please,” he said. “What is the meaning of these words?” I stared at the words in the distressed way you might stare at party guests whose faces you’ve seen somewhere before but whose names have escaped your mind. Proverb? Peculiar? Idiomatic? How on earth should I know? It’s one thing to use a word, it’s another to explain it. I resorted to shifting the topic. “Where did you get these words?” The driver explained that he was Pakistani. He listened to the radio as he drove and often jotted down unfamiliar, fascinating words whose meanings and spellings he then sought from his passengers. “Peculiar,” he said. “What does this mean?” I could manage that one. “Strange,” I said. “Odd. Often with a hint of something suspicious.” “Thank you, Miss. And idiomatic?”

16. I cleared my throat. “Um, it’s a, well, um. It involves a peculiar use of the language.” I thought my use of peculiar was kind of clever. He looked confused, a reminder that clever’s not clever if it doesn’t communicate. “Uh, let’s see. ‘Idiomatic’ is related to the word ‘idiom’. An idiom’s something that’s used in, say, a particular part of the country or by a particular group of people. People who aren’t part of that group aren’t likely to use it and might not understand it.” Watching his puzzled look, I did what a person often does when at a lossfor the right words: I went on talking, as if a thousand vague words would add up to one accurate definition. “Can you give me an example?” I racked my brains. “Gapers block,” I said. A peculiarly Chicago phrase.

17. But did it really qualify as idiomatic? I had no idea because the longer I thought about idioms the less sure I was what they were. “And proverb?” I should have told the poor man right then that I might be misleading him down the proverbial path, whatever that really means, but instead I said, “I think a proverb is kind of like an aphorism. But not quite.” “A what?” “Never mind. A proverb is a condensed saying that teaches you a lesson.” “An example?” The meterclicked off a full 20 cents while I searched madly through my mind. “Haste makes waste?” I finally whimpered.

18. But was that a proverb? Wait. Weren’t proverbs actually stories, not just phrases? While I was convincing myself they were, he said, “Can an idiom be a proverb?” I could answer that. Just not right now, now when it mattered, now when the fate of a curious, intelligent immigrant hung onthe answers he assumed would fall from a native speaker’s tongue as naturally as leaves from an October tree. So I retreated. “Do most of your passengers give you answers when you ask for definitions?” “Oh, yes, Miss. Very interesting definitions.”

19. Until that moment, I’d been so inspired by the driver’s determination to learn English, so enthralled by the chance to indulge my curiosity about words with another curious soul, that I didn’t fully grasp the potential for linguistic fraudcommitted in this man’s cab. Now I could barely allow myself to imagine what kind of deformed English he was being fed by cowards like me who couldn’t simply say, “I don’t really know my own language.” I can only trust that someone as curious as he is also owns a dictionary. And that he figures out that, no matter what his passengers may say, haste doesn’t always make waste at the gapers block.

20. reara. — of, at or located in the back • Examples • The thief broke into the house through the rear window. • She doesn’t like sitting in the rear seat. rear end

21. peculiara. — unusual and strange, sometimes in an unpleasant way • Examples • What a peculiar smell! • She has the most peculiar ideas. Translate The fish has a peculiar taste. Do you think it's all right? Key 这鱼有一种怪味道。你看有问题没有?

22. resort n. — 1) a strategy or course of action that may be adopted to resolve a difficult situation. • Example • He took back the house, without resort to legal action. More to learn

23. resort n. — 2) a place that is a popular destination for holidays or recreation • Example • In recent years this place has grown into a fashionable ski resort. More to learn

24. resort to — to use, adopt, a particular means to achieve one’s ends • Examples • Terrorists resorted to bombing city centers as a means of achieving their political aims. • We are prepared to resort to force if negotiation failed.

25. jotv. — to make a quick short note • Examples • Could you jot (down) your address and phone number in my address book? • Professor Smith advised that we always carry a pen and a notebook with us for jotting (down) our ideas.

26. hintn. — a slight indication of a fact, wish, etc. • Examples • Didn’t she even give you a hint where she was going? • The lady coughed politely as the man lit his cigarette, but he didn’t take the hint. Fill in the blank The politician tried to ______ (避免任何丑闻的迹象）。 Key avoid any hint of scandal

27. confusev. — to mix up (someone’s mind or ideas), or to make (something) difficult to understand • Examples • I was so confused in today’s history lesson ― I didn’t understand a thing! • You’re confusing the little boy! Tell him slowly and one thing at a time. More to learn

28. Hang on 1 … ,please. 2 …, we will be there for you as soon as possible. 3 …

29. At a loss feel at a loss do it at a loss

30. vaguea. — 1) not clearly described or expressed • Example • The patient complained of vague pains and backache. More to learn

31. vaguea. — 2) not clear in shape, or not clearly seen • Example • Through the mist I could just make out a vague figure. More to learn

32. vaguea. — 3) (of a person) not able to think clearly, or, not expressing one’s opinions clearly • Example • My aunt is incredibly vague ― she can never remember where she’s left things.

33. rackv. — to cause physical or mental pain or trouble to • Example • Even at the end, when cancer racked his body, he was calm and cheerful. More to learn

34. rack one’s rain — to think very hard • Example • I’ve racked my brains all day but I still can’t work out a plan.

35. qualifyv. — to (cause to) reach a necessary standard • Examples • Chris has just qualified as a doctor. • Ann’s disappointed that she hasn’t qualified for the next round in the tennis competition. More to learn

36. qualificationn. — 1) an official record that a person has achieved the necessary standard of knowledge or skill in a subject, usually after studying or training and passing an exam • Example • You’ll never get this job if you don’t have any qualifications in science. More to learn

37. qualificationn. — 2) an ability, characteristic or experience that makes you suitable for a particular job or activity • Example • Some nursing experience is a necessary qualification for this job.

38. misleadv. — to lead in a wrong way • Examples • The wrong record of the patient misled the doctors in their probe for the cause of his disease. • Advertisements may mislead consumers into buying things that they don’t need. Translate Don’t let his friendly manner ____ (使你误信了他). Key mislead you into trusting him

39. assumev. — suppose to be the case, without proof • Examples • Do you assume that such information has significant effects on stock market? • We can’t assume the suspects to be guilty simply because they’ve decided to remain silent. More to learn

40. assumptionn. — a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen without proof • Example • On the assumption that oil price would go up, some gasoline stations started to increase their stock. Cf. conclusion A reasonable conclusion could be drawn based on some valid assumptions.

41. retreatv. — to move back • Examples • Attacks by enemy aircraft forced the tanks to retreat from the city. • The writer retreated to a place in the mountains to put his thoughts on paper.

42. enthrallv. — to hold the complete attention and interest of someone as if by magic • Examples • The World Cup completely enthralled people all over the world. • The audience was enthralled for two hours by a sparkling dramatic performance.

43. indulgev. — to allow (a person, oneself) to satisfy his or one’s desires • Examples • Occasionally the busy scientist would indulge his passion for fishing. • His wife indulged him with breakfast in bed. Translate Mother indulges her children too much. Key 妈妈对她的孩子太放任了。 More to learn

44. indulge in — allow oneself the pleasure of • Example • She occasionally indulges in the luxury of a good chocolate bar.

45. fraudn. — a person or thing that is not what is claimed to be • Examples • John told everyone he was a well-known musician, but we know he was only a fraud. • The picture, which was claimed to be a real Picasso, turned out to be a fraud.

46. commitv. — to do (something illegal or considered wrong) • Examples • Strict measures will be taken in the public places to give criminals less opportunity to commit the crime. • Police officers arrested a 22-year-old mechanic on suspicion of committing an attempted murder on Oct. 22.

47. hasten. — (too much) speed • Examples • Unfortunately the report was prepared in haste and contained several inaccuracies. • Marry in haste, repent at leisure. Cf. Haste makes waste. — When we do things too quickly we are likely to end up with poor, useless and sometimes costly results.

48. any hard-bitten city dwellers toughened by experience Dwell reside; to speak or write at length; kept dwelling on what went wrong dwelt on the need to trim the budget

49. Proverb: A short, pithy saying in frequent and widespread use that expresses a basic truth or practical precept. Idiomatic: A speech form or an expression of a given language that is peculiar to itself grammatically or cannot be understood from the individual meanings of its elements, as in keep tabs on. Peculiar: Distinct from all others;odd

50. hasten. — (too much) speed • Examples • Unfortunately the report was prepared in haste and contained several inaccuracies. • Marry in haste, repent at leisure. Cf. Haste makes waste. — When we do things too quickly we are likely to end up with poor, useless and sometimes costly results.