Chapter 2 Talking about studyWhat’s your major? 你的专业是什么？Introduction：在雅思考试中，，作为考官对你个人背景了解之一的常问问题就是“专业”，其中包括最基本的个人专业的英文表达，选择专业的原因，是否喜爱自己的专业。

如果是高中在读的同学虽然还没有专业，不过也可以说说自己是文科生arts students还是理科生science students。

并且可以谈谈自己以后想学的专业。

在此节中重点要掌握如何表达自己的专业，和对专业喜爱的原因。

Task 1: you are going to hear two conversations, while listening, underline some useful phrases about Study.Conversation 1:Ann：Steve, who are the two women over there?Steve：Oh, their names are Shirley and Linda. Hi, Shirley. This is Ann. She is from Canada. Ann：Hello. Shirley, nice to meet you.Shirley：Hi, Ann. Nice to meet you, too. What do you study here?Ann：I’m studying Biology. And what’s your subject?Shirley：It’s engineering.Ann：Hi, Linda. What are you studying here?Linda：I’m studying Arts.Ann：Oh, that sounds interesting.Steve：Shirley. And Linda are from the UK.Ann：Oh, where are you from in the UK?Shirley：I’m from Edinburgh.Linda：And I come from Leeds.Conversation 2:Lily: What’s your major?Mike: I come to China just to study Chinese.Lily: Where are you studying now?Mike: At the Beijing Language and Culture University.Lily: How many years have you studied?Mike: I've already studied for three years. One year left for graduation.Lily: Are you going back to your country after graduation?Mike: Yes, I'll return to my country and look for a job.Lily: Is it difficult to find a job?Mike: Not very difficult, because there is not many people in my country who know Chinese.Lily: Mike, tell me why you chose to study Chinese?Mike: well, to be honest, I chose it based on my personal interest. You know, since I was a boy I have always been interested in language. And I reckon Chinese is a very interesting language to study.Lily: Good. Wish you good luck.Mike: Thanks.Task 2: Pair Work. Now, role-play the conversations in Task 1 with your partner. Then it is required for you to remember these phrases and expressions below. Inquiring about study:What are you studying? / What’s your major? / What’s your subject? 你的专业是什么What subjects do you like most and what subjects do you dislike most?你最喜欢/最不喜欢的专业是什么Why did you choose this major? 你为什么选择这个专业？What do you think of your major? 你觉得你的专业怎么样？Answering:I major in Finance. I am studying Finance. My subject is Finance. 我是金融专业的。

I am an Arts Student/ science student. 我是文科生/理科生。

I am a freshman, studying Finance in Beijing Normal University.我是大一新生，在北京大学专修金融。

I chose it based on my personal interest.我选择它以我的兴趣为基础。

I have always been interested in it ever since I was 我从…就一直对它感兴趣。

It would let me have a good prospect.它会给我一个好的前途。

It will be in great demand in future.它以后会炙手可热。

For a decent job, a well-paid job.为了一个体面的，报酬丰厚的工作。

I found I have great gift for it.我发现我对它很有天赋。

I was born for …我天生就是…a bachelor of computer science 计算机学学士a master of business administration 工商管理硕士Task 3: Answer these questions below within 50 words. (First write down your ideas, and then speak it out to your partner or teacher。

)1, What’s your major?2, Why did you choose it as your major?3, What subjects do you like most and what subjects do you dislike most?4, Do you plan to do any further education in the future?5, What do you think of your major?Sample answers:1, I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Science from Tianjin University in 2006. My major was biological science. I found it really a fascinating field to study.2, My choice of biology as my major was based on my personal interest, because I have always been very interested in it ever since my junior school.My father is a teacher of biology and he cultivated my curiosity about the nature.3, The subject I like most is “IT in accounting”because I am interested in using computers to solve practical problems. And I think such a subject will prove very useful in my future career. I don’t hate any particular subjects. But if I have to name one, I guess it is philosophy because I never seem to be able to understand it.4, Well, yes. That’s why I am here to sit the IELTS. I plan to do a bachelor’s degree in Britain. I always believe education quality in the UK is pretty good. And I believe such an experience and qualification will definitely be helpful in my future career development.5, Environmental science is the subject of the new century. It is highly important for the future of mankind. I’m proud that I chose it. On the other hand, the courses are not easy. The competition is tough. We have to study really hard on it.Task 4: Interpret these sentences by yourself, then check out the answers below.1, 在中国，儿童上小学的年龄在六岁。