留學英文 (Academic Study)


　
Exercise 36
I. Pre-Listening Exercise
II. Listening Exercise
III. Post-Listening Exercise


Purpose:

Recommending a student for study (Part A): Introduction and qualification to make recommendation / 撰寫推薦信函 ( A部份 ) 推薦信函開始及推薦人的資格

　

I. Pre-Listening Exercise [Top]

Check the meanings of the following words and expressions:

  • enrolled
  • enthusiastically
  • subsequently
  • inspiring
  • exceeded
  • expectations

Consult page 139 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. Which of Professor Wei’s courses did Sherry Lu enroll in?
A. Introduction to Art in Society
B. Art History
C. Introduction to Art and Art Theory

2. How did Sherry contribute to Professor Wei’s class?
A. actively
B. enthusiastically
C. avidly

3. How did Sherry inspire students to participate?
A. more actively
B. more aggressively
C. more enthusiastically

4. How does Professor Wei assess Sherry Lu’s academic performance?
A. It met his expectations from many years of teaching
B. It fell below his expectations from many years of teaching
C. It exceeded his expectations from many years of teaching.

5. What is a word similar to “outstanding”?
A. excellent
B. equitable
C. especially

Score =

2. Listen to the story again as you read the audiotranscript on page 216 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 the first part of a recommendation letter for advanced study, which includes an: Introduction and your (or your teacher's) qualification for making such a recommendation. View the accompanying Power Point presentation on details of how to write this paragraph.

3. Write four questions beginning with "How" when recommending someone for advanced study, and then answer them. The question does not have to come directly from the listening exercise.
Example: How did Sherry Lu contribute to the class?
Answer: She inspired other students to participate more actively.
Example: How did you reach your decision to apply to the University of Washington?
My academic advisor strongly recommended the university's strong graduate program in Chemical Engineering.

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