留學英文 (Academic Study)


　
Exercise 22
I. Pre-Listening Exercise
II. Listening Exercise
III. Post-Listening Exercise

Purpose:

Describing personal qualities relevant to study / 描述與學習有關的個人特質

　

I. Pre-Listening Exercise [Top]

Check the meanings of the following words and expressions:

  • ingenuity
  • complex
  • inherited
  • creativity
  • nurtured
  • in tune with popular trends
  • a passing fad
  • an emerging trend
  • remain abreast
  • consumer behavior
  • pinpoint
  • untapped market demand

Consult page 91 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 have Ann’s superiors often commented on?
A. her intellect
B. her ingenuity
C. her determination

2. What does Ann believe can be nurtured through training?
A. management experience
B. computer skills
C. creativity

3. What can Ann distinguish between?
A. a passing marketing fad and an emerging trend
B. educational background and knowledge skills
C. work experience and expertise in a particular field

4. How is Ann able to pinpoint the untapped market demand of a certain group?
A. By reading daily financial forecasts in newspapers
B. By remaining abreast of consumer behavior for a target group
C. By accessing financial databases on the Internet

5. According to her superiors, what kind of situations is Ann able to approach?
A. complex ones
B. difficult ones
C. challenging ones

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2. Listen to the story again as you read the audiotranscript on page 200 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 personal qualities relevant to advanced study. View the accompanying Power Point presentation on details of how to write this paragraph.

3. Write four questions that someone must reply with "Yes" or "No" to describe their personal qualities relevant to study. The question does not have to come directly from the listening exercise.
Example: Can Ann often pinpoint the untapped market demand of a certain group?
Answer: Yes, she can.
Example: Are you a reliable individual?
Answer: Yes, I am.

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