The Chinese Online Writing Lab

Check the meanings of the following words and expressions:

a well-rounded person as evidenced by extracurricular activities excellent capacity to concentrate devote one's energies to

assertive personality experimentation complex task subordinates strong communicative skills

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 that expresses your interest in a profession. View the accompanying Power Point presentation on details of how to write this assignment.

3. Write four questions beginning with “What” to ask someone about their interest in a profession and then answer them. The question does not have to come directly come from the listening exercise.

Example:	What kind of person does John consider yourself himself to be?
Answer:	friendly and diligent
Example:	What activities did John participate in while at university?
Answer:	several student association activities