Experiencing English 2

1. Experiencing English 2

2. Oxford University Massachusetts Institute of Technology Harvard University Cambridge University Princeton University Unit1Famous Universities

3. Unit1Famous Universities In this unit, you will • first listen, and then talk about famous universities; • read about Oxford University and Stanford University; • learn new words and expressions; • summarize both Passage A and Passage B; • understand both Passage A and Passage B; • visit Culture Salon for the mission statement of Birmingham University and a tradition of Princeton University; • check goals.

4. Teaching procedures I. Listen and Talk home • Leadin • DialogueSamples II. Read and Explore • Passage A Think About It Related Information Words and Expressions Summary of the Text Understanding the Text Notes to the Text III. Culture Salon

5. and Unit1Famous Universities Part I Listen Talk

6. Directions: Listen to the following passage and try to fill the missing words. Click here to listen. Unit1Famous Universities Famous universities are located all over the world, and they attract students from all over the world, too. Oxford and Cambridge are the two oldest universities in Britain with a history of Oxford 1.___1100s. Princeton was established in 1746 and is 2.___ in Princeton, New Jersey, a state on the east coast of America. MIT began in 1861 and is located in another 3.___state, Massachusetts. Stanford is a famous university in California. In 1891, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stanford wanted to 4.___a university in the west where young men and young women could 5. ___ a degree. They donated many acres of land to the establishment of Stanford. It is one of the largest campuses in America today.  Harvard is the oldest university in America 6. ___ many historic buildings and an 7. ___ of American history. Students 8. ___ Harvard have more than 40 areas of undergraduate studies to choose from. There are schools of medicine, business, design, law, public health, public policy, to 9. ___ a few. First year students, called freshmen, are required to live on campus. Sophomores and upper classmen can choose off campus living in an 10. ___ or a house. There are many activities students can participate in from music to sports to student government.

7. keys 1. dating back to 2. located 3. eastern 4. establish 5. earn 6. surrounded by 7. atmosphere 8. attending 9. name 10. apartment

8. Dialogue Samples Dialogue 1 Going to the School Library Key words and patterns: ◆May I help you? ◆What class are you talking? ◆It’s no problem. ◆It’s pleasure to meet you. ◆I hope to see you around campus. ◆Thanks again for your help.

9. Dialogue 2 Talking About the Exam key words and patterns: ◆How are your studies going for the final exam coming up? ◆How come you haven’t studied for it? ◆We could have pair study sessions. ◆That sounds like just the thing I need. ◆I’m available on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday afternoons.

10. Directions: Listen to the following paragraphs and decide which picture is described in detail. Click here to listen. Unit1Famous Universities

11. Unit1Famous Universities • These six pictures show one of the faces of six famous universities. Discuss them with your classmates. • How much do you know about Oxford University? • What do you know about John Harvard and his statue at Harvard University? • What other famous universities around the world can you describe to your classmates?

12. and Unit1Famous Universities Part II Read Explore

13. Unit1Famous Universities Passage A Oxford University

14. Words and Expressions of passage A 1.award v. give, especially as the result of an official decision eg: She’s been awarded a scholarship to study at Oxford. n. something ,esp. a prize or money, given as the result of an official decision eg: an award of $5000 to these injured in the explosion 2. Challenging a. needing the full use of one’s abilities and effort eg: a challenging problem

15. eg: She finds her new job very challenging challenge v. (to) 1)invite sb to compete against one in fight , match, ect. eg: I challenged him to a game of tennis. 2)to question the rightness of eg: She challenged the authority of the court. 3. competition n. ( with, between, for) eg: a crossword competition eg: There was intense competition between the journalists to get the story.

16. eg: He was in competition with some world-class runners, so he did well to win the race. compete v. (with , against, for) try to win sth in competition with sb eg: She and her sisters are always competing for attention. competent adj. having the ability or skill to do sth. eg: My secretary is perfectly competent, but she doesn’t have much initiative. competitive adj. based on, or decided by competition eg: the competitive nature of private industry

17. 4.corporate a. forming a single body 合为一体的 eg: The university is a corporate body formed by several different colleges. 5.diploma n. (in) eg: She has a diploma in high education. 她取得了教育学文凭. diplomatic adj. eg : the diplomatic service 外交部门 diplomatic relations 外交关系 6.distinct a. 1)clearly different or separate (from)

18. eg: Those two ideas are quite distinct from each other. 2) clearly seen, heard, understood, etc; noticeable. eg: There is a distinct possibility that she will be appointed as a director. distinction n.1) (between) clear difference eg: I can’t see any distinction between these two cases. 2) excellence eg: a writer of real distinction distinctive adj. clearly marking a person or

19. thing as different from others.有特色的. eg: She has a very distinctive way of walking. 7.elect v. choose (someone) for an official position by voting eg: She has been elected to the committee. They elected him as President. They elected him President. They elected her to represent them on the committee. 8. eligible a. fulfilling the necessary conditions (for, to) eg: Is she eligible for marriage leave?

20. Anyone over 18 is eligible to vote. 9.enterprise n. 1) willingness to take risks and do things that are difficult, new, or daring 进取精神 eg: I admire their enterprise in trying to start up a new business. 2) an organization, esp. a business firm. eg: This company is one of the largest enterprises of its kind. enterprising adj. having or showing enterprise eg: It’s very enterprising of them to try and start up a business like that.

21. 10.equip v. 1)make able, fit, or prepared (for) eg: Your education will equip you for your future life. 2) to provide with what is necessary for doing sth. eg: a well-equipped /poorly-quipped hospital 11.exchange n. giving and receiving in return (something of the same type or equal value) eg: He gave an apple in exchange for a piece of cake.

22. exchange rate= rate of exchange 汇率 12. exploit v.1)use for advantage 利用 eg: exploit the country’s mineral resources 2) use a person unfairly for one’s own profit or advantage. eg: The firm exploits its workers disgracefully. 13. facilitate v. help; make easy or easier 有助于；使容易 eg: The new underground railway will facilitate the journey to the airport. 14. facilities n. things such as buildings, shops, or services that are useful or helpful to do

23. something （提供方便、服务等的）设施 eg: The school has excellent sporting facilities. 15. fellow n. a high-ranking member of an Oxford or Cambridge college 16. grant v.1)give especially as a favor 授予补助金；助学金 ;恩准 eg: They have been granted permissions to pull down the old theatre. 17. Higher a. more advanced, especially in development, organization, or knowledge needed 18. historical a. connected with history as a study

24. 19. innovation n.1)the introduction of new things 创新 eg: If our industry shy away from innovation, we will never compete successfully with other countries 2) a new idea, method. eg: recent innovations in printing techniques 20. institution n. an organization, usually a long-established or well respected one 社会机构

25. 21.joint a. shared by two or more people 共同的 eg: We did it together; it was a joint effort. joint venture　合资项目 22. minimum n. the smallest number, amount, etc. 最小量 minima or minimums eg: This price is her minimum; she refuses to lower it any further. maximum n.

26. 23. property n. something which is owned 财产 eg: That car is my property; you mustn’t use it without my permission. 24. pursue v.1)continue steadily with 继续从事，追求 eg: She is pursuing her studies at the university. 2) follow, esp. in order to catch, kill or defeat eg: The police are pursuing an escaped prisoner.

27. 25.rigorous a. 1)strict; painful; severe eg: the rigorous hardships of the journey. 2) careful, thorough and exact eg: The planes have to undergo rigorous safety checks. 26. scheme a. 1)a formal, official, or business plan eg: propose a new health insurance scheme 2) a clever dishonest plan阴谋 eg: a scheme to escape taxes 27.specialized a. suitable or developed for one particular use 专门（化）的

28. eg: Don’t try doing it yourself; it requires specialized knowledge specialize v. (in) limit all or most of one’s study to a particular subject eg: After she qualified as a lawyer, she decided to specialize in contract law.

29. Passage A

30. Quad of Balliol College, Oxford Lead-in Pictures Before reading Passage A, describe the following pictures . Sundial on College Building Students at the University of Oxford in Oxford, England, prepare to receive their academic degrees. The sashes of their gowns are lined with different colors of silk, designating each student’s respective college or field of study.

31. Lead-in Questions 1. What do you know about Oxford University? Share what you know with each other. 2. How do you like your university professors and lecturers to do their teaching? 3. Have you ever received a scholarship? Do you think universities should try their best to provide their students with more scholarships? Explain. (Click the button below to go to each part.)

32. Click the following words to listen to the text. Notes to the Text Listen to the whole text. Listen to paragraph 1. Listen to paragraph 2. Listen to paragraph 3. Listen to paragraph 4. Listen to paragraph 5. Listen to paragraph 6. Listen to paragraph 7. Listen to paragraph 8. Listen to paragraph 9. Listen to paragraph 10. Listen to paragraph 11. Listen to paragraph 12.

33. Summary of the Text Oxford is one of the world's most famous universities. It began in the 1100's. In 1999-2000 it had over 16,300 students in 35 colleges and 5 private halls. Each college has its own buildings, teachers, and students. But the university grants the degrees, not the colleges. Oxford has students from over 130 countries. Rhodes and Marshall Scholarships are among the ways foreign students may attend Oxford.

34. Summary of the Text Competition for admission and financial aid is intense, but students of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Recently Oxford has won a national innovation award and formed an international distance education partnership with Stanford and Yale. Oxford is a leader in research, while also promoting good teaching with individual tutorials and small group interactions.

35. Understanding the Text 1. How many international students are studying at Oxford? About 4,000 international students are studying at Oxford.

36. Understanding the Text 2. How are colleges at Oxford governed? Colleges at Oxford are governed by their own heads and fellows.

37. Understanding the Text 3. What does a tutor do? A tutor supervises the students' course of study and meets with them every week.

38. Understanding the Text 4. Are good students often granted a scholarship? Not necessarily. Because most of the scholarships are restricted to certain nationalities and/or courses.

39. Understanding the Text 5. Why did the students and staff visit more than 3,700 schools and colleges in 2001? They visited those schools in order to encourage the brightest and best students to apply to Oxford.

40. Understanding the Text 6. How is Oxford cooperating with Stanford and Yale? They are cooperating on a joint 'distance learning' venture.

41. Understanding the Text 7. Would you like to study at Oxford University if you have an opportunity? List as many reasons as you can think of. Open.

42. Oxford University Oxford University is the oldest university in Britain and one of the world's most famous institutions of higher learning. Oxford University was established during the 1100's. It is located in Oxford, England, about 80 kilometers northwest of London.

43. The university has over 16,300 students (1999-2000), almost a quarter of these students are from overseas and more than 130 nationalities are represented. It consists of 35 colleges, plus five private halls established by various religious groups. Three of the five private halls are for men only. Of the colleges, St. Hilda's and Somerville are for women, and the rest are for men and women.

44. At Oxford, each college is a corporate body distinct from the university and is governed by itsown head and fellows. Most fellows are college instructors called tutors, and the rest are university professors and lecturers. Each college manages its own buildings and property, elects its own fellows, and selects and admits its own undergraduate students. The university provides some libraries, laboratories, and other facilities, but the colleges take primary responsibility for the teaching and well-being of their students.

45. ] Each student at Oxford is assigned to a tutor, who supervises the student's program of study, primarily through tutorials. Tutorials are weekly meetings of one or two students with their tutor. Students may see other tutors for specialized instruction. They may also attend lectures given by university teachers. Students choose which lectures to attend on the basis of their own special interests and on the advice of their tutors.The university, not the individual colleges, grants degrees. The first degree in the arts or

46. sciences is the Bachelor of Arts with honors. Oxford also grants higher degrees, diplomas, and certificates in a wide variety of subjects. The Rhodes scholarship program enables students from the United States, Canada, and many other nations to study at Oxford for a minimum of two years. The British government grants Marshall scholarships to citizens of the United States for study at Oxford and other universities that are located in Britain.

47. The competition for scholarships and grants is, however, extremely strong and there are usually strict requirements. Students should check carefully that they are eligible to apply for a particular scholarship before making an application as most of the schemes are restricted to certain nationalities and/or programs.The students and staff at Oxford are actively involved in over 55 initiatives (2001), including visits to more than 3,700 schools and colleges, to encourage the brightest and best students to apply to Oxford, whatever their background.

48. The university has been named the UK's most innovative university in the Launchit 2001 competition, which aimed to discover which British university has demonstrated the greatest achievements in innovation and enterprise across the broadest range of activity. In the national Teaching Quality Assessment exercises for 2000, Oxford was awarded top marks in six out of ten subjects assessed. Oxford, Stanford and Yale Universities have recently become partners in a joint 'distance learning' venture, the Alliance for Lifelong Learning, which will provide online courses in the arts and sciences.

49. The mission of Oxford is to aim at achieving and maintaining excellence in every area of its teaching and research, maintaining and developing its historical position as a world-class university, and enriching the international, national, and regional communities through the fruits of its research and the skills of its graduates.

50. In support of this aim the university will provide the facilities and support for its staff to pursue innovative research by responding to developments in the intellectual environment and society at large; and promote challenging and rigorous teaching which benefits from a fruitful interaction with the research environment, facilitating the exchange of ideas through tutorials and small-group learning and exploiting the University's resources in its libraries, museums, and scientific collections, to equip its graduates to play their part at a national and international level.