Advanced English Listening (Student's Book) Reprint Edition

Author: He Qixin
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Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: Compared to existing listening textbooks in China, ListentoThis has the following characteristics:
1. The third book of the series is designed for advanced English majors to meet the listening requirements of the sixth and eighth levels outlined in the Ministry of Education's syllabus.
2. The content is fresh, with listening materials selected from authentic audio sources from the late 1980s.
3. The recordings primarily feature standard American or British accents, with clear sound quality.
4. The exercises are lively. The design of the exercises draws inspiration from the formats of the American TOEFL and British Cambridge Certificate exams, and includes additional formats such as true/false questions, fill-in-the-blanks, dictation, lecture summaries, and answering questions based on notes.
5. The supplementary readings in the Teacher's Book are excerpted from British and American newspapers and books, providing teachers with necessary historical and cultural background for lesson preparation, as well as serving as extra-curricular reading materials for students to broaden their knowledge. These features make the textbook suitable for classroom teaching while also offering an excellent self-study model for English majors and enthusiasts at all levels. ListentoThis 3 is suitable for university third- and fourth-year students and self-learners with advanced English proficiency. The recording materials are primarily selected from American radio and television broadcasts. The book is divided into 36 lessons, each consisting of three parts:
1. Brief news;
2. Important news reports;
3. In-depth interviews. The content covers major international events, the politics, economy, history, culture, and customs of countries around the world (with a focus on the United States). It not only helps improve students' listening skills but also broadens their knowledge.
The Student's Book includes a glossary of new words, cultural notes, and exercises. Before using the book, students should familiarize themselves with the vocabulary in the glossary and read the cultural notes. The exercises are typically divided into two categories: "General Comprehension" and "Focusing on Details." The exercises in the first category should be completed after listening to the recording once, while the second category can be done after listening to the recording one or two more times.
The Teacher's Book includes written materials for the recordings, exercises with answers, and supplementary reading materials. For ease of classroom use, exercises with answers are printed after each part of the written materials. The reading materials are directly excerpted from major American newspapers, magazines, or reference books, based on the significant events covered in each lesson. They not only provide additional background knowledge but often serve as further elaboration on the recording materials. Therefore, teachers can use these materials to provide brief introductions to key content when students encounter comprehension difficulties due to a lack of background knowledge.