留學英文 (Academic Study)


　
Exercise 31
I. Pre-Listening Exercise
II. Listening Exercise
III. Post-Listening Exercise

Purpose:

Stating why an institution was selected for advanced study / 解釋選擇該校原由

　

I. Pre-Listening Exercise [Top]

Check the meanings of the following words and expressions:

  • aspirations
  • prestigious
  • logical choice
  • diverse and professional curricula
  • equipping
  • competence
  • insight
  • rich pool of talented individuals
  • solid background
  • strong interests

Consult page 123 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 attracts Larry the most to the University of Washington?
A. The rich pool of talent individuals
B. The diverse and professional curricula
C. Its distinct and unique tradition

2. What does Larry feel that he has to contribute to the rich pool of talented individuals at the University of Washington?
A. talent and insight
B. strong leadership skills and perseverance
C. determination and stamina

3. What does Larry have a solid background in?
A. Chemical Engineering
B. Biochemistry
C. Chemistry

4. What does Larry believe is necessary to effectively respond to challenges within the chemical engineering profession?
A. technical competence and flexibility
B. intelligence and creativity
C. perseverance and insight

5. What is Larry confident of?
A. his ability to meet the rigorous demands of the graduate program at the University of Washington
B. his ability to significantly contribute to any research team that he belongs to
C. his ability to publish his research findings in prestigious journals

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2. Listen to the story again as you read the audiotranscript on page 210 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 why you selected an institution for advanced study. View the accompanying Power Point presentation on details of how to write this paragraph.

3. Write four questions beginning with "Why" when stating why an institution was selected for advanced study, and then answer them. The question does not have to come directly from the listening exercise.
Example: Why do you want to apply to the Department of Information Science at MIT?
Answer: Because of the faculty's frequent publications in prestigious journals
Example: Why did your professor recommend Indiana University for doctorate studies?
Answer: Because of its state-of-the-art research facilities

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