【一起闲话英语】你是什么样的学生—What kind of student are you?

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Teacher:

 

Are you all sitting comfortably? We’re going to do a short quiz called ‘What kind of student are you?’ I want you to listen carefully and think about your responses. Then I want you to write your answers in your notebook. Please be sincere¹! Nobody is going to look at your answers. When we complete the quiz I’ll read out the results and you can think about them carefully for a few minutes in private. You need a pen and a blank page in your notebook. OK, pay attention, please.

 

One. When do you usually get to school?

a) Early, you like to have extra time ‘just in case’ something crops up.

b) You always turn up just in time, as the bell rings.

c) You often get to school late, out of breath from rushing.

 

Two. When do you usually do your homework?

a) As soon as you get it. The same evening.

b) A day or two before you have to hand it in.

c) The same day you hand it in. Sometimes it’s late.

 

Three. What is your average mark in tests?

a) You usually do well and get seventy-five per cent or higher.

b) You usually pass tests but your marks are near to fifty or sixty per cent.

c) Your marks are often below fifty per cent.

 

Four. What kind of a relationship do you have with the staff at school?

a) Great! You get on well with most of the academic staff.

b) Not bad. You have a good relationship with some members of staff.

c) Dreadful². In general you don’t get on with teachers.

 

Five. Where do you usually sit in class?

a) Usually at the front so you can see the board easily.

b) Somewhere in the middle so you can daydream³ unnoticed.

c) Near the back so you can turn on your mobile⁴ without being seen.

 

Six. What do you want to do when you finish school?

a) Carry on studying at university or college.

b) You don’t know yet. It depends on your exam results.

c) Look for a job and start earning your own money. You’ll be fed up with studying by then.

 

OK. Now look at your answers and count the number of As, Bs and Cs. Then I’ll read out the results. Are you ready?

 

If you have mostly As, you are an exceptional⁵ student. You are mature and you have a superb⁶ attitude towards your studies. You definitely⁷ grasp the importance of a good education.

If you have mostly Bs, you are an average student, but you are capable⁸ of much more and it isn’t too late to improve and become an excellent student. You just need to make a few changes to your habits.

If you have mostly Cs, you really need to adjust your outlook⁹. You waste your time and you are at risk of finishing school without any qualifications. Think about your behaviour and consider making some changes before it’s too late.

1 sincere   

adj.真诚的，诚挚的，诚恳的

参考例句：

• He is sincere and easy to get along with.他为人诚恳，很好相处。
• His mother is a sincere Christian.他母亲是个虔诚的基督教徒。

2 dreadful   

adj.糟透了的，极端的，可怕的，令人畏惧的

参考例句：

• I cannot imagine what to do in this dreadful situation.我不能想像在这么糟的情况下该怎么办。
• I must apologize for the dreadful mistake I made.我为我所犯的严重错误深表歉意。

3 daydream   

v.做白日梦，幻想

参考例句：

• Boys and girls daydream about what they want to be.孩子们遐想着他们将来要干什么。
• He drifted off into another daydream.他飘飘然又做了一个白日梦。

4 mobile   

adj.可移动的，易变的，机动的；n.运动物体

参考例句：

• The old lady sits on a mobile chair every morning.那位老妇人每天上午坐在一把可携带使用的椅子上。
• She's much more mobile now that she's bought a car.自从她买了汽车后，活动量就大多了。

5 exceptional   

adj.优越的，杰出的，例外的，独特的，异常的

参考例句：

• He is a man of exceptional talent.他是位具有非凡才能的人。
• He showed exceptional musical ability.他显示出特殊的音乐才能。

6 superb   

adj.高贵的，壮丽的，极好的

参考例句：

• The large bay has a superb backdrop of mountains.大海湾背靠着庄严的山脉。
• The hotel has a large dining room serving superb local cuisine.饭店有一个大餐厅供应上好的当地菜肴。

7 definitely   

adv.一定地，肯定地；明确地，确切地

参考例句：

• The team will definitely lose if he doesn't play.如果他不参加比赛，这个队肯定会输。
• I shall definitely be home before six o'clock.6点以前，我一定回家。

8 capable   

adj.有能力的，有才能的

参考例句：

• The new woman secretary was extremely clever and capable.这位新来的女秘书很是精明强干。
• Jim is capable at sports.吉姆擅长运动。

9 outlook   

n.观点，见解；展望，前景

参考例句：

• The outlook for the economy is bright.经济前景光明。
• Her outlook gradually widens.她的眼光渐渐开阔了。