In general: Reading section is the toughest one In particular: 1) reading – N/A 2) listening – easy 3) speaking a) a pleasant event in your schools b) spending more time with friends at home or at a restaurant? c) Not worth it investing in some money on improving the sound system in Lincoln Hall. Reasons: 1, the building is 200-year old with bad acoustic condition. 2, the majority of students won’t agree with this investment plan if they have other recreational activities to do, rather than go to the Hall watching movies d) Has a hard time to memorize calculus functions and prepare the final. 2 solutions: one is to go to a tutoring program. Second is to form a study group e) Forgot… f) Two types of definition of ‘tools’. Humans and animals all use tools Narrow definition of tool: objects that can be called ‘tools’ have to be modified before being used to do something. For example, chimpanzees know how to sharpen a stick and use it to hook ants. Broad definition of tool: any objects are tools. For example, elephants can use a stick to scratch their back without doing any modification on the stick. 4) Writing: integrated writing: visitors VS overcrowding problems in the national parks Independent writing: A teacher’s ability to relate well with students is more important than the excellent knowledge of the subject he/she is teaching. |