SECTION A
In this section you will hear a mini4ecture. You will hear the lecture ONCE ONLY. While listening, take notes on the important points. Your notes will not be marked, but you will need them to complete a gap-filling task after the mini-lecture. When the lecture is over, you will be given two minutes to check your notes, and another ten minutes to complete the gap-filling task on ANSWER SHEET ONE. Use the blank sheet for note-taking.
ANSWER SHEET ONE
Complete the gap-filling task. Some of the gaps below may require a maximum of THREE words. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically & semantically acceptable. You may refer to your notes.
Daydreaming
Ⅰ. Daydreaming can be harmful because it was considered as
A. a waste of time
B. a (1) ______ of neurotic tendencies (1) ______
C. evidence of (2) ______ or an escape from (2) ______
life realities and responsibilities when it occurs (3) ______ (3) ______
Ⅱ. However, daydreaming can be beneficial
A. it is an effective technique of (4) ______ (4) ______
B. it contributes to
—intellectual growth
—powers of concentration
—the ability to (5) ______ with others (5) ______
C. it improves serf-control ability and enhances (6) ______ ability (6) ______
D. it improves a person’s ability to
—be better adapted to practical, immediate concerns
—solve everyday problems
—be more readily with new ideas
E. Historically, many successful people got their best ideas while
relaxing and daydreaming.
Ⅲ. How to make a positive daydreaming
A. (7) _____ yourself as vividly as possible (7) ______
B. create an environment free from (8) ______ (8) ______
Ⅳ. General remarks
A. Suggestion: Put aside a few minutes’ daily, taking short (9) ______(9) ______
B. Conclusion: Daydreaming, this (10) ______ investment, (10) ______
highly benefit you—physical and mental well-being.