21世纪大学英语读写教程第一册06
Unit 6 Text A Listening
First listening
Before listening to the tape, have a quick look at the following words.
insult
侮辱
bite
咬
prefer
宁愿
constructive
建设性的
rival
对手
professional
专业人员
ignore
忽视, 不理
compete
竞争
Second Listening
Listen to the tape again. Then, choose the best answer to each of the following questions.
1. The main purpose of this listening passage is to_________.
A) argue against higher salaries for athletes
B) offer solutions to current economic problems
C) complain about the lack of respect for intellectuals
D) describe changes in the English language
2. What is the meaning of the words "nerd" and "geek"?
A) They are insulting terms which are applied to smart students.
B) They are used in the U.S. to describe students from other countries.
C) A nerd is a good student and a geek is a poor student.
D) A nerd is a poor student and a geek is a good student.
3. The passage says that in nations other than the U.S.,_________.
A) hardworking students are praised
B) professors are paid better salaries
C) more respect is given to intellectuals
D) all of the above
4. The passage suggests that the words "nerd" and "geek" should_________.
A) be made illegal
B) become words of praise, rather than insults
C) be used to describe athletes instead of students
D) all of the above
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