Day 1 Reading Course
synonym(s) 同义词
paraphrase 释义
summarise 总结;概述
daunting令人沮丧的
tertiary 第三极的 tertiary study大学学习
autonomous 自发的
self-aware自知之明
inquisitive/curious好奇
risk-taking冒险精神
open-minded/flexible and unbiased开放的心态
envision想象
disparate不相干的
internalize内在化
dot点
crystallize使结晶
gloss over掩盖
fuzziness模糊不清的
hinder妨碍
ultimately根本上
accomplish实现
stride 大步行走
阅读技法：
1.Skimming 略读
purpose:To read through quickly to become familiar with the overall gist, context, tone and structure.
gist主旨
目的：快速阅读来熟悉主旨大意、上下文、语气和结构。
technique:Look briefly at the introduction, the conclusion, first and last sentences of paragraphs, topic words etc.
技巧：快速浏览介绍和总结性语句，段落的第一句和最后一句，主旨词汇等。
2.Detailed/close reading 细读
purpose:To read for secondary ideas and supporting information.
technique:Ask self-generated questions, read carefully to locate specific information.
3.Identifying text structure and organization of ideas. 确定文体结构和观点组织
purpose:To assist in understanding the connection between main points.
technique:Read the topic sentence of each paragraph; look at cohesive devices
and connective language.
4.Identifying the purpose of the text.
purpose:To understand the main point the writer is asserting.
technique:Look quickly through the first and last sentence of each paragraph for clues.
5.Inferring meaning from context
purpose:To save time and help to understand main ideas.
technique:Use contextual as well as grammatical clues to determine meaning.
6.Surveying and predicting
purpose:To become familiar with the text before reading.
technique:Look briefly at the title, pictures, diagrams, sub-headings, the source information.
7.Scanning
purpose:To locate specific information ---- key words, names, numbers, etc.
technique:Move your eyes quickly over the text with your aim in mind; quickly locate key details.
8.Evaluating the writer's attitude.
purpose:To understand why the text was written and to identify the intended audience.
technique:Pay attention to the language used.IS it informal/emotive etc.?
Day 2
convention惯例
genre流派;风格
demonstrate证明;示威
persuasively有说服力的
emphasis 重点
lexical词汇的
justify证明
hedging限制
explicitness明确性
precise; accurate精准的
misinterpretation; misunderstanding误解
clause从句
inclusive包含的
modality 形式
passive被动的
consice简明的
convoluted复杂的;费解的
long-winded冗长的
discourse论述
negotiation谈判
reflect反映
implication暗示;卷入;牵连
stakeholders利益相关者
controversial有争议的
relevant相关的
discredit怀疑
thesis论文
tentative假设性的
Features Of Academic Communication
1.Formality & complexity
Academic language tends to be lexically denser and more specialised than language used in a non-academic context; this is especially true for Written texts.
*lexically density: content words amount/clause amount
2.Objectivity & hedging
Academic communication should be inclusive, non-emotive and impersonal.
For this reason it tends to include frequent use of modality，passive voice and hedging expression.
3.Explicitness
Academic communication should be straight forward and concise; it's better to avoid convoluted expressions and long-winded explanations;
4.Responsibility
In an academic context it's essential to provide appropriate evidence and sufficient justification for your claims.
Types of Academic writing
1.Explanation
Objective:Inform
Purpose:To describe a process, phenomenon，or situation; to outline reasons, causes, effects, similarities, and differences.
Features:Contains factual statements relevant to a given topic with limited evaluation.
2.Argument
Objective:Persuade
Purpose:To forward a well-informed and convincing point of view; to take a position and discredit alternatives
Features:Contains a clear thesis statement, relevant supporting evidence.and decisive conclusion
3.Discussion
Objective:Evaluate
Purpose:To outline and evaluate alternative sides of a controversial issue or argument; to arrive at a well-balanced conclusion
Features:Contains a well balance evaluation, relevant supporting evidence, and a tentative conclusion
Day 3
etiquette礼节
characteristic/Typical典型的
consistent始终如一的;一致的
moderate 适中的
authentic/real真实的
Listening To Lectures
*What's the diversity of IELTS and paratical academic listening?
IELTS listening is:
1.well organised and clear singalling of the structure
2.a consistent level of formality
3.controlled use of difficult vocabulary
4.a moderate pace of delivery with a 'standard' accent.
authentic speaking:
1.less obvious singalling of the structure
2.a mix of formal and informal styles(and sometimes humour)
3.technical or specialised vocabulary as determined by the topic
4.a faster pace of delivery with an unfamiliar accent
How to follow the email equitte?
We can't say 'Hi Sir!',since 'hi' is informal and 'Sir' is formal.
If our teacher's name isMichael Jackson.
It's okay if we write 'Hi Michael' if we know Michael well.
But if not, we need to be polite and follow the manners of email.
For ladies, it's terrible to say'Dear Miss' or 'Dear Mrs' since we don't actually know whether the female teacher got married or not, say 'Ms' instead.
Suggestions:
1.Dear Professor Jackson
2.Dear Mr. Jackson
3.Dear Ms. Nathan
Tips:
~If you have a tutor, connect the tutor first.
~You should not only writing down your name, but also add a prefix like'G067473',your class identify number.
~Use university email address & Use gmail or outlook as an alternative.