The Chinese Online Writing Lab

Check the meanings of the following words and expressions:

extracurricular activities undergraduate school necessary balance professional meetings improve one's knowledge, skills and expertise

journals diverse educational activities strengthened and broaden one's professional knowledge base prioritize overseas researchers

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:	How does a natural environment benefit you?
Answer:	It benefits my physical stamina and spiritual well being.
Example:	How did you participate in campus extracurricular activities while in university?
Answer:	I participated in a campus mountaineering group.