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Unit 12 Intelligence Part I In-class Listening

I. Understanding Basic Skills

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the tape and fill in the table with the numbers you hear.

Asia has an area of 44,000,000 square kilometers and its population is 3,570,000,000. Africa has an area of 30,200,000 square kilometers and its population is 767,000,000. North America has an area of 24,228,000 square kilometers and its population is 468,000,000.

South America has an area of 17,970,000 square kilometers and its population is 327,000,000.

Antarctica has an area of 14,000,000 square kilometers.

Europe has an area of 10,160,000 square kilometers and its population is 730,000,000. Oceania has an area of 8,970,000 square kilometers and its population is 29,000,000. II. Understanding a Conversation

Listening Task

Directions: Listen to the conversation and fill in the blanks according to what you hear.

W: My classmates are talking a lot about IQ these days. Do you know what it is all about?

M: Yes. IQ, or intelligence quotient, is a number used to indicate a person’s intelligence.

W: Yeah, and what is it based on?

M: It’s based on a comparison of his or her score on an intelligence test with the scores of others on the same test.

W: Well, I see. And what is the purpose for the researchers to test people’s IQ?

M: Different IQ tests are carried out in different fields and they are of great help. Take the school for example. Teachers in some countries use IQ scores to help judge whether children are progressing. If a child scores high on IQ tests but does poorly in class, the teacher may try to determine what circumstances keep the child from learning. If a child scores low on IQ tests and is doing poorly in class, the teacher may try to separate learning tasks into smaller or more familiar units. W: That sounds nice. Do you know the result of the practice?

M: Yes, with such help, the children make progress rapidly. IQ tests can also provide a means of grouping individuals with similar abilities.

III. Understanding Passages

Listening Task 1

Directions: Listen to the passage and write down the relevant information.

What Is Intelligence?

Two men were digging a ditch in the mountain on a very hot day. One said to the other, “Why are we down in this hole digging a ditch when our boss is standing up there in the shade of a tree?” “I don’t know,” responded the other. “I’ll ask him.”

So he climbed out of the hole and went to his boss. “Why are we digging in the hot sun and you’re standing in the shade?” “Intelligence,” the boss said. “What do you mean, intelligence?”

The boss said, “Well, I’ll show you. I’ll put my hand on this tree and I want you to hit it with your fist as hard as you can.” The ditch digger took a mighty swing and tried to hit the boss’ hand. The boss removed his hand and the ditch digger hit the tree. The boss said, “That’s intelligence!”

The ditch digger went back to his hole. His friend asked, “What did he say?” “He said we are down here because of intelligence.” “What’s intelligence?” said the friend. The ditch digger put his hand on his face and said, “Take your shovel and hit my hand.”

Listening Task 2

Directions: Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the exact words or phrases you hear.

Have you ever heard the old saying, “Never judge a book by its cover”? This is a good rule to follow when trying to judge the intelligence of others. Some people have minds that shine only in certain situations. A young man with an unusual gift in creative writing may find himself speechless in the presence of a pretty girl. He fumbles for words and talks in a halting manner. But don’t make the mistake of thinking him stupid. With a pen and paper, he can express himself eloquently.

Other people may fool you into overestimating their intelligence by putting up a good front. A student who listens attentively and takes notes in class is bound to make a favorable impression on his teachers. But when it comes to exams, he may score near the bottom of the class.

It all boils down to this—you can’t judge someone by appearances. The only way to determine a person’s intelligence is to get to know him. Then you can observe how he reacts to different situations. The more situations you observe, the more accurate your judgment is likely to be. So take your time. Don’t judge the book by its cover.

Test Three

I. Understanding Basic Skills

Directions: Listen to the sentences and fill in the blanks with the numbers or missing information.

1. There are already eleven in the list. You are the twelfth.

2. Rice has been cultivated in the East for several thousand years.

3. The village’s cotton output has increased by 250% as compared with that of 1967. 4. The number of female graduates reached 506,400, making up 38.71% of the total. 5. After buying the suitcase, I had only one point five pounds left.

6. It’s 4:15 now. By the time I have mailed the package and gone home it will be time for dinner.

7. The plane was due at 7:15, but it was delayed a quarter of an hour.

8. This is the final call for passengers traveling to Athens. Flight OA 278 is now boarding. Passengers are kindly requested to proceed to Gate 28. 9. The rainy season in this area lasts for 20 to 30 days.

10. The highest temperature in summer in this city can reach somewhere from 30 to 35 degrees.

II. Understanding Conversations

Directions: Listen to the conversations and choose the best answers to the following questions.

Conversation 1

W: Well, what did you think of the film?

M: Oh, I enjoyed every minute of it. I liked its music and I thought the actress was very g …… 此处隐藏：8077字，全部文档内容请下载后查看。喜欢就下载吧 ……