Economic lecture discussion

题目与答案

1. 21-23 Which THREE kinds of help did both Tim and Alice get from their mentor?
   • building up confidence
   • preparation for exams
   • preparation for seminars
   • course selection
   • information about the subjects
   • advice about future career

   答案：building up confidence,preparation for exams,course selection

   原文定位：I admit I wasn’t particularly confident before starting this course;I felt the same way, but with help from Mr. Jarvis, I’m growing in self-confidence and ability every day;Jarvis has been coaching me in this respect;I’m grateful for his help in this respect too;I would like some advice on how to prepare for our seminars

2. 24 What do they think about the essay writing?
   • It's easier than expected.
   • It's as difficult as they have expected.
   • It's harder than expected.

   答案：It's harder than expected.

   原文定位：I thought it can be difficult, and it is actually;I feel the same way;I think this subject poses many challenges, though

   同义替换：「harder」↔「poses many challenges」，「expected」↔「thought」

3. 25 Why does Alice think it is difficult to learn economics?
   • because it's her first time to learn economics
   • because she is not good at numbers
   • because she is not interested in it

   答案：because it's her first time to learn economics

   原文定位：At first, the subject didn't pique my interest. I've had no previous experience in economics, so this is all new ground for me

   同义替换：「difficult」↔「poses many challenges」，「first time to learn」↔「no previous experience in」

4. put theory into practice
   • only Alice
   • only Tim
   • both Alice and Tim

   答案：only Alice

   原文定位：My one concern is that we don’t have the opportunity to put the theory we learn into any practical use;I don’t agree. I feel that the project we worked on last month was very practical

5. have networking opportunity
   • only Alice
   • only Tim
   • both Alice and Tim

   答案：both Alice and Tim

   原文定位：this course is giving us many opportunities to expand our networks;Yes. I’ve had the opportunity to meet many successful economists and businessmen

   同义替换：「have networking opportunity」↔「expand our networks」

6. have experience of working in large organizations
   • only Alice
   • only Tim
   • both Alice and Tim

   答案：only Alice

   原文定位：At first, I believed that to be the case. Now I’m not so sure;I think we’ve been given ample opportunities, first through the work placement program and then by means of the excursions

7. have communication skills
   • only Alice
   • only Tim
   • both Alice and Tim

   答案：only Tim

   原文定位：I feel, though, that through the course we haven’t put enough emphasis on communication;But I believe we’ve been taught the necessary skills. Our lecture yesterday covered this topic thoroughly

8. identify a career plan
   • only Alice
   • only Tim
   • both Alice and Tim

   答案：only Alice

   原文定位：They take every opportunity to assist us in identifying what specific career to pursue;I agree. They have made it very clear what our options are, which I'm thankful for