Listen this way听力教程第三册unit8.doc

Unit 8 Aspects of Education (Ⅱ)Part Ⅰ Getting readyA The following words and phrases will appear in this unit. Listen carefully and study the definitions.1. well-rounded: complete; well-planned for proper balance2. compulsory: required; obligatory; that must be done3. specialize: concentrate on only one part or branch of a subject, profession, etc.4. abstruse: deep; hard to understand5. be cut out for: be fitted for; be suited for6. burn ones bridges: destroy all means of going back, so that one must go forward7. underestimate: set too low an estimate on or for8. segregation: separation; isolation; the policy or practice of compelling racial groups or people of different sexes to live apart from each other, or go to separate schools9. dispel: scatter or drive away; cause to disappear10. curricular: of all the courses offered in a school, college, etc.B Tom and Ann are discussing the advantages and disadvantages of a private school. Listen to the conversation carefully and then read the following statements. If it is an opinion that both Tom and Ann agree on, use a T for it. If it is not, then use a O for it.Tom: What kind of school did you go to, Ann?Ann: Well, I went to a public primary school and then to a private high school. Tom: So which do you think is better?Ann: Actually, I prefer private schools because of the smaller classes and ... usually you have a wider choice of subjects. Tom: Yeah, I suppose thats true.Ann: And then there are usually better sports facilities. For example, the school I went to had a swimming pool and a huge gym.Tom: Yeah ... well, the public high school I went to had great sports facilities. Besides, private schools are really expensive.Ann: Yeah, but I think theyre worth it.Tom: I dont know. I think you have to judge every school individually, whether its public or private.Ann: That may be true ... but children generally get a better, more ... well-rounded education in a private schoo