New Horizons College English Listening and Speaking Course 4

Author: Li Siguo
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: "Listening and Speaking Course" is one of the core textbooks of "New Horizon College English," divided into levels 1-6, with 10 units per level, suitable for one semester of use. "Listening and Speaking Course" levels 1 and 2 are for the foundational stage, requiring students to understand short dialogues, humorous stories, and passages in different contexts while focusing on training skills in retelling, answering questions, and engaging in conversations. Starting from level 3, the difficulty gradually increases, shifting to topic-centered activities, where students are expected to discuss, debate, comment, and deliver short speeches based on comprehending language materials. The difficulty and length of listening and speaking materials gradually increase, while prompts are reduced, giving students more room for creativity. "New Horizon College English Listening and Speaking Course 4" is divided into four parts:
Part 1: Listening Training. It includes sections such as "Understanding Short Conversations," "Understanding Long Conversations," and "Understanding Passages."
The second part focuses on speaking skills training. It includes "Practicing Conversational Skills" and language function and notion training, aligning with the teaching requirements outlined in the syllabus. Speaking skills training primarily involves retelling and discussing the A passages from the "Reading and Writing Course," with content progressing from simple to advanced.
The third part combines listening and speaking training, with an emphasis on listening before speaking, including activities such as "Taking Notes," "Retelling," and "Role-playing."
The fourth part consists of extra-curricular exercises, mainly including oral presentations.