In this section you will hear a mini-lecture. 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.
SECTION A In this section
you will hear everything ONCE ONLY. Listen carefully and then answer the
questions that follow. Mark the correct answer to each question on your coloured
answer sheet. American Group Dynamics Today, in Western research
institutes and university department, much work is done as a team project and
American group dynamics is a topic we should be familiar with. I. The View of Professional and (1)
Relationships (1) ______ 1. Separate the two
relationships —no need to (2) with your
co-workers
(2) ______ —no need to socialize with your co-workers after
office hours 2. Neglect the conflicting personalities or
(3) (3) ______
—put aside your negative attitude towards a coworker and
Ⅱ. Equality and Participation 1. Everyone is treated
as (4)
(4) ______
—express his/her opinion freely 2. A leader’s
role —not dominate a group —not the important
person —make sure everyone (5)
(5) ______ —act more like
(6) than a boss
(6) ______
—make sure the discussion stays on topic 3. Group members
talk to each other III. Compromises— (7)
(7) ______ 1.
Give or (8) your ideas to the group
(8) ______ 2.
Take or accept the ideas of other members Ⅳ. Rules for Team
Meetings 1. An agenda —a list of items to be
discussed; (9) of discussion (9)
______ 2. A (10) for decision making
(10) ______ —everyone participates
—everyone takes ownership