21世纪大学实用英语综合教程第二册听力答案及原文(unit3).docVIP

Unit 3 Ⅳ. Class Presentation Listening Speaking The Language for Expressing Determination and Optimism 1). Directions: You are going to listen to an instructor talking about expressing determination and optimism. Listen carefully and fill in the blanks with the missing words. Instructor: Are you a determined person? Are you optimistic (乐观的) about what you have decided to do? Your determination and optimism tend to go hand in hand. Determination is a driving force. You have to make a decision to do everything. Nothing can be accomplished without a firm belief. Your determination usually reflects a certain degree of optimism. Your optimism will increase your resilience (活力), maintain hope and improve your chances of a successful or acceptable outcome. In this way your optimism reinforces (增强) your determination. Pick up the following sentences to express your determination: — I’ve made up my mind. — I’m quite decided. — I’ve made a decision to move to Shanghai. — It’s my decision to do it right now. — I’ve decided to find a part time job. — I’ve set my mind on taking TOEFL. — I’ve made up my mind not to change my plan. — I don’t think anybody can keep me from going abroad for further studies. — Nothing can stop me from achieving my goal. Pick up the following sentences to express your optimism: — I have no doubt of my success. — I’m sure we’ll win. — We’re bound to (一定会) make a success of the plan. — I’m confident (that) everything will be fine. — I’m very optimistic about the results. — I’ve every confidence in my promotion. — Things’ll work out OK. 2. Now come up with a particular subject on which you voice your opinion or attitude, and expect others to ask for clarification about something that might be unclear to them. Try to use the language you have just learned in Exercise 1. Making a Decision and Expressing Optimism 3. Directions: Before you listen to the first conversation, read the following wo