# Advice in choosing courses - 科目：雅思听力真题（Part 3） - 考频：中频 - 最近考试：2022.5.21/2017.6.3 - 题目数：8 - 来源页：https://www.yaquan.site/paper/c462c9c3-55df-4f93-bf9c-e77755c1f4e4（在线机考练习与音频请访问该页面） - 数据更新：2026-10-29 ## 题目原文 00:00:01,200 Section three. You will hear a student called Tina asking Professor Van Diezen for advice on choosing courses. First, you have some time to look at questions twenty-one to twenty-six. 00:00:21,280 Now listen carefully and answer questions twenty-one to twenty-six. 00:00:49,120 Hello, are you Professor Van Diezen? 00:00:52,580 Yes, I am. And who might you be? 00:00:55,680 Oh, sorry. My name is Tina. I'm a freshman here. They told me I should ask you for advice in choosing courses. 00:01:04,140 Well, that's part of what I'm here for. Please come in and sit down. Now, what are your questions? 00:01:10,620 I, I almost don't know. Everything is so confusing. Like, what is a specialized course? 00:01:18,940 Oh, easy. A specialized course is one that is compulsory, meaning it's a requirement for your major and regular, so you can't place out by taking a proficiency exam. 00:01:30,780 That sounds pretty strict. Then what are all these general courses? I seem to have to take so many. 00:01:38,420 Nothing to be alarmed over. These are courses open to all students and not directly related to your major. The university offers these general courses to choose so that you can become more well-rounded individuals. For example, I see you're a microbiology major, so it might be a good idea to take some literature or history courses so that you can know something besides all science. 00:02:03,660 You mean these courses are, like, for fun? 00:02:06,700 That might be one way to look at it, but don't tell the literature professor such a thing. Think of a general course as the opposite of a specified course. A specified course is one that pertains directly to your major. 00:02:20,680 So can I take any microbiology course I want? 00:02:24,700 Let's see. Oh, those courses used to be open to microbiology students only. The good thing is, now it's open to students on a flexible schedule, so it's not only for full-time students. 00:02:38,380 So the answer is yes, if you have the instructor's permission. May I ask you why you chose microbiology? 00:02:46,040 Well, I also like plain old biology, too. You know, full-size animals. I might even become a veterinarian. Could I take some biology classes? 00:02:57,280 Well, they are open to full-time students only, which I believe is what you are. I don't know how a freshman would get along with microbiology, though. I mean, most of the students presently looking into it are from off campus. 00:03:11,200 Off campus? 00:03:12,760 Yes. You know, people who use it in their work at hospitals, laboratories, even a police detective. Why did you choose microbiology, if I may ask? I don't think you quite answered that. 00:03:24,760 Well, eventually, I want to be a doctor. At least my dad tells me so. 00:03:29,980 If I may say so, young lady, you seem a little uncertain. Still, I think that might be a good idea for a career. Of course, if you're thinking about being either a doctor or a vet, you should take some medical science classes before you even think of applying to med school. 00:03:46,700 Great. What should I take? 00:03:49,140 There is one small problem. The new medical sciences building is under construction, so there are no experimental facilities available until next year. I'm afraid you'll have to wait, but don't forget to take those courses at the first opportunity. 00:04:05,020 Oh, bummer. Is there any other course you'd recommend for someone like me? 00:04:10,140 Well, since you seem to like animals, have you ever thought about looking into environmental science? 00:04:16,600 No, I never really thought about it before. Is it worthwhile? 00:04:20,720 Quite. In fact, it's the fastest growing subject on this campus. 00:04:27,560 Before you hear the rest of the talk, you have some time to look at questions twenty-seven to thirty. 00:04:33,880 CeraVe Sheer Tint Sunscreen. Now in three flexible shades for a healthy glow. Developed with dermatologists. 00:04:53,660 Now listen and answer questions twenty-seven to thirty. 00:05:11,240 I'm sorry. I couldn't help noticing the long list of classes you've written out there. May I have a look? 00:05:16,860 Oh, sure. 00:05:18,040 Medical science, statistics, laboratory techniques, medicine, mathematics, computing. My, my, a bit of everything here. 00:05:27,500 Is it too much? 00:05:29,280 For your first semester, yes. What I suggest is starting out by taking the compulsory courses. Like we said before, the medical science can wait. Consider taking that in your sophomore year. I think I'd put off computing, too. I recommend to all freshmen that I talk to, to get the compulsory mathematics out of the way as early as possible. So take that one. It'll be one less difficult course you have to focus on when the science lab opens next year and you have to catch up on classes like laboratory techniques. Your major also requires statistics, so you have to balance two math classes, and no doubt you should take that. Otherwise, get your required medicine course out of the way by taking something theory-based. Oh, of course, and your environmental science class, if you're interested. The others can wait, though I think computing is definitely a good idea, even though it's not required. I see, too, on your paper there you seem to have had high marks on the entrance exam. 00:06:35,500 Uh, yeah, I guess so. 00:06:38,040 Don't be shy. Have you thought about applying for a scholarship? 00:06:42,100 Do they have any? I mean, my dad is always complaining about how much money it costs him. 00:06:47,860 In your department, there are actually three full scholarships available. They cover tuition and provide one thousand five hundred dollars cash. 00:06:56,860 One thousand five hundred dollars cash? Party. 00:07:01,160 Please, miss. The money is intended more as a textbook allowance, not party money. If you promise to behave, I'll show you how to apply. 00:07:10,780 Great, and thanks. 00:07:14,260 That is the end of section three. You now have half a minute to check your answers. ## 题目与答案 ### 21. 21 What is the defining characteristic of a specialized course? 21 What is the defining characteristic of a specialized course? - taking a proficiency exam - attending the class frequently - compulsory and regular **答案**：compulsory and regular 原文定位：A specialized course is one that is compulsory, meaning it's a requirement for your major and regular, so you can't place out by taking a proficiency exam ### 22. 22 The Microbiology courses are available for 22 The Microbiology courses are available for - full-time and flexible-time students - Microbiology students only - students on a flexible schedule **答案**：students on a flexible schedule 原文定位：Oh, those courses used to be open to microbiology students only. The good thing is, now it's open to students on a flexible schedule, so it's not only for full-time students 同义替换：「are available for」↔「open to」 ### 23. 23 The Biology courses are available for 23 The Biology courses are available for - all students - full-time student only - freshmen only **答案**：full-time student only 原文定位：Well, they are open to full-time students only, which I believe is what you are 同义替换：「are available for」↔「are open to」 ### 24. 24 Who are interested in Microbiology courses? 24 Who are interested in Microbiology courses? - people who need work experience - people from off-campus - people who work at hospital **答案**：people from off-campus 原文定位：I don't know how a freshman would get along with microbiology, though. I mean, most of the students presently looking into it are from off-campus;Yes. You know, people who use it in their work at hospitals, laboratories, even a police detective ### 25. 25 A Medical Science course will be opened next year because 25 A Medical Science course will be opened next year because - there are no experimental facilities - the lab equipment is too expensive - the building is damaged **答案**：the building is damaged 原文定位：The new medical sciences building is under construction, so there are no experimental facilities available until next year ### 26. 26 Which is the quickest increasing subject in enrolment? 26 Which is the quickest increasing subject in enrolment? - Medical Science - Statistics - Environmental Science **答案**：Environmental Science 原文定位：Have you ever thought about looking into environmental science;Quite. In fact, it's the fastest growing subject on this campus 同义替换：「quickest increasing」↔「fastest growing」 ### 27-29. Which THREE compulsory courses must be taken? Which THREE compulsory courses must be taken? - Medical Science - Computing - Mathematics - Laboratory Techniques - Statistics - Medicine **答案**：Mathematics,Statistics,Medicine 原文定位：I recommend to all freshmen that I talk to, to get the compulsory mathematics out of the way as early as possible;Your major also requires statistics, so you have to balance two math classes, and no doubt you should take that;Otherwise, get your required medicine course out of the way by taking something theory-based 同义替换：「compulsory」↔「required」 ### 30. There are three full scholarships that cover tuition and provide $1500 cash as a 30_____ . There are three full scholarships that cover tuition and provide $1500 cash as a 30_____ . **答案**：textbook allowance 原文定位：They cover tuition and provide one thousand five hundred dollars cash;The money is intended more as a textbook allowance, not party money --- 以上内容由鸭圈雅思真题库（www.yaquan.site）提供，收录近期雅思考试真题回忆，支持在线机考模式免费练习。