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ho do you have for economics? Nora: Mrs. Jenkins. She’s smart. Students really learn a lot from her. Chris: She’s tough! You have to work hard in her class, or you’ll probably fail. Nora: No pain, no gain. Chris: Nonsense, You could have learned even more with Mr. Sharp. But not many students opt for his class. Nora: What’s wrong with him? Chris: Often, the highest grade he gives on a term paper is C+, and he usually fails half of the students. Nora: No wonder he’s got the nickname Mr. Shark. Well, how about PE? What are you doing this semester? Chris: That’s the worst part. In PE, we’re learning t’ai chi. I’m bored to death. Nora: Haha! Not to rub salt into the wound, but our class is playing your favorite sport: basketball. Chris: Oh… that figures! This is going to be a terrible semester. Nora: This is going to be a great semester! Now Your Turn SAMPLE DIALOG A: The history class is really boring. How am I going to stay awake? B: I like the history teacher. She’s knowledgeable. She told us a lot of interesting historical events in class. A: Bur I find her boring! She could put the entire basketball team to sleep—during the championship game! Which class do you find dull? B: I hate the economics course. The teacher always talks above my head. So I’ve lost interest in the course. A: Bur economic is my favorite. The professor is smart. Most students really learn a lot from him. B: But he’s tough! He expects a lot. You have to work hard in his class, or you’ll probably fail. A: No pain, no gain. B: Actually not many students opt for his class. A: What’s wrong with him? B: Often the highest grade he gives on a term paper is B. Last seme4stwe he failed more than a third of the students and I was one of them. A: Oh, that’s too bad. B: Well, how do you find your English teacher? I don’t think much of her, either. A: I find her kind, always willing to answer my questions。Uint2 II. Basic Listening Practice 1. Script W: Have you chosen your elective for next semester yet? Are you taking French writing again? M: Yes I am, but it’s pulsory for us next semester. So I think I’m gong to do marketing as an elective instead. Q: Which class will the man choose as his elective? 2. Script M: Did you go to that businesses lecture on Friday? I missed it and need to copy your notes. W: I’d say you could borrow my notes, but Sarah’s got them. Be careful not to miss Professor Brown’s seminar。 he takes attendance in that. Q: What is the woman telling the man? 3. Script W: Wow, Steven! In the library! What brings you here? M: I’m enjoying the view. All the girls in fashion design are here are preparing for an exam on Monday. Q: Why is the man in the library? 4. Script W: How’s your g