UNIT 3 LISTEN TO MAJOR DETAILS

SHORT PASSAGES

LISTENING A
Regret doing st: hi hn lm vic g Calm down: bnh tnh no Be clueless about st: be stupid E.g. he is completely clueless about computers Constitution (n): hin php Confusing / confused (adj)

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W: I have a problem with my political science class. Literally, I know nothing about it and regret taking it. I should have dropped the class. M: Calm down, Jane. Students take classes to learn. W: I know. But I am so clueless. I am just not so into the politics constitution and laws. And again, the words are confusing to me. M: Jane, lets me tell you st. Based on my experience, you just need to try. You know, the words may sound difficult, but they are not at all that difficult. Once you get familiar with the vocabulary, basic laws and events, political science is a very interesting and easy subject. On top of that. You have me to help you. W: Do you really think so? M: Yes, Im sure. Everythings up to you. If you think positively and put effort into it

LISTENING B - Vocabulary
Tough (adj) = difficult (adj) = strong (adj)

Vocabulary

Pretty (adv) = fairly (adv) e.g. She is pretty intelligent Skip a class / a subject (v) # drop a class (v)

Correct taking next term? mistakes W1: Annie, what are you

semester?

W2: As you can guess, English, math, science, music, dance and chemistry. French and history W1: Thats going to be difficult. tough W2: I know but thats what I have got to do.What about How you, Cindy? W1: Pretty much the same I am going to skip Spanish either, but drop English W2: You are going to skip aforeign language? Why? formal You are going to forget it if you stop using the language. W1: I know, but I heard that Mr.Rodriguez is not going to teach last semester. I would prefer to wait and rather wait take his class. W2: you really dont want to be in another teachers class? W1: I guess Im used to his teaching manner since I had style him for 2 semester already.

Membrane (n) Pinch inward (v) mng

LISTENING C - Vocabulary
Mitosis: process of cell division (s phn chia TB) A phase As a result of st: kt qu l E.g. He gets good grades as a result of working hard / As a result of working hard, he

Vocabulary

A single parent Single parent family

 Duplicate (v) = Replicate (v) = copy (v)

 Chromosome (n): nhim sc th Chromatid (n): thanh nhim sc Centomere (n) trung on

 Equator (n) Equatorial (adj)

Separate (v) Chia tch; ly thn

We are going to discuss mitosis. Mitosis is a process of cell division. As a result of cell division. 2 daughter cells are produced from a single parent cell. The daughter cells are identical to one another and to the original parent cell. Mitosis includes 4 phases called prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase. Lets discuss each phase here . In prophase , each chromosome duplicates to form 2 sister chromatids. In metaphase, the chromosomes line up at the equatorial plate and are held by microtubules and the centromere. In anaphase, the centromeres divide, and sister chromatids separate and move toward the matching poles. Finally in telophase, daughter chromosomes arrive at the matching poles and the microtubules disappear. The chromatin expands. The cytoplasm divides, and the cell membrane pinches inward, producing 2 daughter cells

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LISTENING D - Vocabulary

 SPY (n): ip vin

 Colonist (n) Colonizer (n) Colony (n)

 Serve (v) : play a role as

Mediator (n)

Be more of a spy: l ip vin th ng hn Provide st with st = provide st for sb Supply st to sb = supply sb with st A food supply (n): ngun thc n Provision (unc): s cung cp Provisions (pl n): ngun thc n, nc ung d tr (for long journeys)

Trust sb = believe in sb Despite + N = Inspite of + N A war breaks out (v): bng n Capture (v) = catch (v)

A hostage

A tape can be easily converted into/to a DVD

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In my opinion, Poncahontas was a spy for the colonists. Yes, she served as a mediator b/t the British colonists and the Native Americans, but she was more of a spy. As you know, she even provided vital food supplies to the colonist. However, she didnt think of herself as a spy, and the colonists didnt trust her despite her help. In a way, we could say she was a sad spy. Unfortunately, a war broke out between the Powhatans and the colonists. The colonists captured her and brought her to Jamestown. While she was in Jamestown as a hostage, she freely converted to Christianity and mariied to John Rolfe. As we all know, this marriage brought the war to its end. What do you think? Was she a mediator or a spy? I believe she was a spy, a spy who played a role as a mediator

LONG PASSAGES

LISTENING A - Vocabulary
Have/ take a seat For a while Exuberant (adj): full of energy Exuberance

 Struggle (v) : u tranh Earnestly (adj): in very serious and sincere way Give up (v) Neglect (v): qun lng

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W1: It was fun. The teachers are nice, particularly Ms.Mckenna. I loved her class. Especially Strangely I never like graph and smuggled Strange Math and struggled so much until I met Ms.McKenna. W2: Many of her studentsMade thatthat in the comment cmt past too. W1: Whom could have guessed that I could get Who an A in math? W2: Why not? You are smart. You can get an A in any subject you wantAs long as possible. as long as you can W1: I believe so. I should have tried harder instead ofGiving up and selecting the hard leaving up and selecting subjects.

LISTENING B Listen & Complete the Summary

The fall semester is over, and a student is grateful to Mr. Nelson, her economics teacher, for his help and encouragement throughout the semester. The student believes that without his help, she could not have completed the class. On the other hand, Mr. Nelson insists that he doesnt keep students who dont make an effort.

LISTENING C - Vocabulary
Root damage

 Store water (v)

 Humidity (unc) Respiration process (n) Photosynthesis (n)

Involve sb /st in st (v) engage in st Involvement (n) = engagement (n) Dissolve (v) Nutrient (n) Mineral (n) Sugar-like (adj)

Listen & Complete the Summary

Plants cannot survive without water. One of the major respiration process that requires water is called photosynthesis. During the photosynthesis process, water moves from the root to leaves carrying dissolved nutrients and minerals. Then with these nutrients, carbon dioxide and dissolved oxygen from the water and sunlight complete photosynthesis.

LISTENING D - Vocabulary

Cave painting

Bison (n)

Aurochs (n)

Anthropologist (n) Interpret (v) Magic (n) Schematic (adj) following patterns Prehistoric (adj) Respected (adj)

Shaman (n)

Tribal leader

Charcoal (n/adj)

Mini IBT - Conversation

M1: We need to raise funds for our uniforms this year. We have been doing this for a past few years as a tradition. As you are aware, we did a car wash and sold candies and flowers. Anyone have any ideas for this years fundraiser? M2: Why dont we stick with a car wash? M1: well, a car wash is profitable but as you know, we have to acquire a gas station, and it takes too much effort. W1: Isnt making profits the top priority? M1: Yes, but we dont have time to search for a gas station now. W2: Lets stop arguing Why dont we get more ideas and vote on them? W1: what about garage sale? M1: thats a good one. M2: Thats a good idea. Why dont we just do a garage sale? M1: Should we go for a garage sale? What do you all think? Anyone disagrees? Ok, we are going to go for a garage sale. W1: what are we going to sell? W2: Should we limit the items or bring as many as we can? M2: Too many items will just bring chaos. W1: Wouldnt more items will attract more customers? M1: good point W1: lets bring anything we can. I believe more items will increase sales. M2: Whatever you say. M1: ok, we will bring whatever we can sell, so bring as many things as you can. Any other comments?? No? Then we will meet at 8.30 in the morning on Saturday.