留學英文 (Academic Study)


　
Exercise 15
I. Pre-Listening Exercise
II. Listening Exercise
III. Post-Listening Exercise

Purpose:

Introducing research and professional experiences / 介紹研究及工作經驗

　

I. Pre-Listening Exercise [Top]

Check the meanings of the following words and expressions:

  • designing a questionnaire
  • interviewing study participants
  • analyzing data
  • glimpse into
  • dynamic nature
  • aspiration
  • distinguished researcher
  • arduous journey
  • immerse himself in
  • academia
  • intellect
  • determination

Consult page 59 of Writing Effective Study Plans by Ted Knoy for some of these definitions.

II. Listening Exercise [Top]
1. Listen to the conversation by pressing the "Play" button and then answering the following questions. Press the "Final score" button to check your quiz results.


1. What does Larry’s research offer a glimpse into?
A. the dynamic nature of educational research
B. the exciting challenges of a research career
C. Both A and B

2. What kind of journey will Larry have in becoming a distinguished researcher?
A. an easy one
B. an arduous one
C. a complex one

3. What does Larry believe that he has to meet the challenges of becoming a distinguished researcher?
A. the intellect and determination
B. the bravery and knowledge skills
C. the perseverance and diligence

4. What does Larry’s current research project offer a glimpse into?
A. the exciting field of information science
B. the dynamic nature of educational research
C. the emerging field of biotechnology

5. What is Larry ready to immerse himself in?
A. the workplace
B. academia
C. the hi tech sector

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2. Listen to the story again as you read the audiotranscript on page 188 of Writing Effective Study Plans by Ted Knoy.

III. Post-Listening Exercise [Top]
1. Read the audiotranscript with a partner or change some of the information to adapt it to your situation.

2. Write a paragraph describing your research and/or professional experiences. If you do not have any, then write a paragraph describe those of someone else. View the accompanying Power Point presentation on details of how to write this paragraph.

3. Write four questions beginning with "Why" when asking someone about their research and professional experiences, and then answer them. The question does not have to come directly from the listening exercise.
Example: Why does Cathy find her work with physically challenged individuals as personally fulfilling?
Answer: Because she can facilitate their improvement through therapy.
Example: Why did you choose your current line of work?
Answer: Because I have been interested in medicine since junior high school.

4. Ask a person two questions beginning with "Why" about his or her academic background and achievements. Write down each question and its one or two sentence reply. You can select from among the following questions from the above listening exercise as models for the questions that you ask:
Why does Larry feel that conducting educational research offers many valuable experiences?
Why is Larry confident that he can become a distinguished researcher someday?
Why is Larry ready to immerse himself in academia?
Why does Larry believe that he can meet the challenges of graduate school?
Why does Larry enjoy performing educational research?
Why is Larry preparing for the exciting challenges of a research career?
Why does Larry feel that undertaking educational research is important for graduate study?
Why is Larry aspiring to become a distinguished research in the educational field?
Why must Larry work diligently to become a distinguished researcher in the educational field?
Why did Larry become interested in performing educational research?

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