新視野大學英語聽說教程第五冊:unit01_4

1. When did the speaker start to listen to advice for her future?
   When she was a senior, she became receptive to advice for the future.

2. On what background knowledge did the speaker base her first list of advice?
   She produced it based on her professional knowledge as a biologist.

3. According to the speaker, when is your brain most likely to make you do the wrong things?
   When your body and brain are off balance / When the natural balance gets messed up, your brain is most likely to make you do the wrong things.

4. What kinds of environmental problems are mentioned?
   Environmental problems mentioned are the accumulation of industrial wastes, overpopulation in many parts of the world and declining energy sources everywhere.

5. The author gives some advice on how to become a successful woman or one of the greatest minds. To what extent do you agree to her point of view?
   The author's advice is that one must believe in oneself and one's own ability to succeed. Open answer, e.g. I think that although self-confidence is very important, environment and opportunities also play a part.

6. Do you agree that good writing is the most important skill for college graduates?
   Open answer, e.g. Yes. I think that being able to express what we want to say is very important, and people expect college graduates to be able to do that, both orally and in writing.