【學員Mandy 推薦】最佳選擇

我是個忙碌的上班族，在穩定的工作之餘，又想替自己的職涯技能上添上幾分色彩，在渡過豐富的大學生活中，我準備好了基本專業的技能，但卻沒有帶走我應具備的語言能力，於是我開始尋覓，直到我遇見了流利，不可諱言，在我踏進門口僅接著面對英文檢測血淋淋的分級能力測驗的時候,真的很想鑽個洞躲起來或逃跑，但這一切都是為了能讓學員在適當的級別學習必然的前置作業，所以還是必須去面對。

 

完成能力分級後上課的情況，雖然只經歷的半年學程，但我對流利是給予肯定

 

強大的師資，活潑的教學方式，引導學員開口說話，帥氣的老師（這一點絕對是行銷重要的一環無誤）

 

在課堂與上班時間不衝突的情況下，我想不到任何理由不繼續在流利修行，

 

所以客倌們，如果您還在猶豫不前，不妨先來試聽，也許會有意想不到的收獲唷！

 

投資自己，大步邁進人生勝利組！

雅思聽力高分秘訣

眾所周知，雅思考高分容易，考滿分很難。現在為大家介紹留學考試實現雅思聽力滿分的四個步驟

 

雅思聽力涉及國外留學生活的方方面面，如果聽不懂在國外生活就有些難度，大家也都知道想要取得雅思聽力高分容易，但是滿分就很少了，下面是雅思聽力生存、文化、課上、課下的相關介紹：

 

Section 1 稱之為Survival(生存聽力)， very basic.

要是連這一部分都聽不懂，就沒法在國外生活。這部分聽力涉及的是國外生活的方方面面，如租房、旅行、諮詢、看病等。由於原本就已經包羅萬象。備考時，只要準備全面，熟悉各場景考查的重點方面，以及一些核心詞彙，再在考前輔以機經詞彙，就足以應付了。

 

Section 2 應該稱之為Culture(文化聽力)，a little more depth.

這一部分主要是向考生們介紹英國，澳大利亞等國的風土人情，如傳統節日、特色旅遊、電台節目、社交生活、校園生活等。但隨著內容的擴充，難度也在擴大，S2 在09出了很多的新題，這還不是最可怕的，因為新題雖多，還入窠臼，新題仍然脫不了一個大範圍——英聯邦國家的文化特色。最可怕的是在題型上足足比S1上 了一個重量級，比如Paraphrasing的難度會增加，會出現更多的Distractive information和keyword postposition.所以在熟悉場景主要內容的基礎上，考生們要更加註重依靠一些’手段’，也就是解題必要的Skills.

 

Section 3 是Off Class(課下聽力)，the most predictable.

 S3最可愛的地方在場景易於預測，它的大部分場景都限定在了課前的Course Selection和課後的Tutorial &Off Class Discussion，而且新年也不會有大的突破，多年來如此……這樣一來，熟悉場景的同學在短短的30“讀題完畢之後，就能預測出錄音的大致內容。再加 上題型難度上S3比起S2上升的不多，輔以熟練的解題’手段’，考生們完全可以把S3的”爭分“變為”保分“。

 

Section 4 是Lecture &Presentation(課上聽力)。

S4是雅思聽力闖關的最後關口，題型難度上不但有雅思拿手的Paraphrasing， Indirect &Distractive Information， Keyword postposition，還會有更加讓人匪夷所思的Paraphrasing of Noun Keywords(名詞關鍵詞的同意轉換)，如facility ， construction， industry， business等詞都可以進行轉換，更加大了聽力理解難度。所謂業精於勤荒於嬉，要想克服S4的必殺技，一定要勤練技巧，掌握“手段”。 S4在場景上也處於不斷擴充的過程中，這是近幾年的常態，各種學術話題逐年遞增，除了環境科學、生物科學、商科以外、天文學、考古學、歷史學等話題範疇下 的新題也是層出不窮。由於S4場景擴充的可能範圍太廣——自然科學+人文科學，預測勢必難以為之，大家的策略應該是立足“手段”，挑戰“學術”。

 以上即是實現雅思聽力滿分的四個步驟的詳細介紹，大家可以在準備留學考雅思考試的過程中，根據自己的實際情況，選擇適合自己的方法進行實踐和練習。

 

雅思聽力高分需要克服的三個問題

 想要拿到雅思聽力高分，考生需要在備考中對詞彙和技巧等信息進行詳細的準備。

 大家一起來看看吧。

 

第一、放空。

 要 一個考生集中精神30分鐘，並且專注地聽幾大段的英文，對於全球那麼多母語非英語的考生來說簡直就是非常折磨的事情。再加上還需要完成試卷上的40個題 目，這對於許多考生來說，尤其是基礎較薄弱的考生，根本就是不可能完成的任務。很多考生在考完試之後都抱怨，在聽到第3部分甚至是第4部分的時候，思想總 會不由自主的渙散，導致大面積的沒有跟上，也就無法取得滿意的分數了。

 

第二、混亂。

 如果僅僅看一篇內容，也許很多考生 都 不會有很大問題，或者僅僅是聽一個7分鐘的材料，明白大意也不會是一件難事。但是當你需要先看懂試卷上的內容，再聽懂5分鐘的材料，並且根據所聽的內容來 完成試卷為給信息的時候，不少考生就會感到非常混亂。自己無法在看和聽中平衡，部分考生甚至乾脆在聽的時候選擇不看試卷，當然他們考試的失敗是可想而知 的。

 

第三、忘詞。

 由於聽力考試大部分都是填空題，精確的填寫詞彙是非常重要的一環。由於時間的關係和思想緊張的原因， 考 試的時候很有可能會寫錯詞，甚至產生幻聽。而這個就是聽力考試中失分最多的一項。有位考生在考完試後無不遺憾的對我說：“老師，我考試的時候忽然忘記 male和female哪一個是男了。”

 

以上三點就是關於拿到雅思聽力高分需要克服的三個問題，都是大家在聽力考試中經常會犯的一些失誤。避免了這些失誤，相信每一位留學生們會在自己的雅思聽力備考中取得好成績的。

 

以上轉載自http://mypaper.pchome.com.tw/sinayoulearn/post/1323069686

雅思口說第二部份

IELTS Speaking Tips Part 2 –
Individual Long Turn 雅思口說測驗奪分技巧 第二部份

Just to remind you there are three parts to the speaking test:
雅思考試通常包含三部份

Part 1 Short questions on common topics that most test-takers should be able to answer

Part 2 Individual Long Turn

Part 3 Discussion

This post doesn’t deal with part 1. If you have trouble with part 1, then you really should not be doing IELTS yet!

 Format The examiner gives you a question on a card. It’ll look something like this: 口試官會給您一張卡片，上面會有題目，看起來就像下面：

Describe something that was given to you that you think is important 

Say: 

What it is and what it looks like

Who gave to you

Where you keep it

And explain why it is important to you.

You have one minute to think about the question you are given and to make notes if you want.

Dos 一定要做：

Do let the examiner finish reading the question to you (they have to, it is in their script) 

Do take the time to think about your ideas. Use the minute to think of useful words and phrases. 

Do use the prompts (mini-questions) on the cards to organize your talk. It helps you when you get stuck! 

Do ask the examiner if you are not sure about a word. You won’t get a lower mark! 

Don’ts 千萬不要做： 

Don’t start with a pre-prepared or memorized speech. 

Don’t talk about a different topic. 

Don’t write sentences when you take notes. You don’t have time!

Don’t be worried about talking constantly the whole time. It isn’t natural. Pause sometimes and then move on to the next part of your talk. 

Other common questions 其他常見問題解答： 

Q. Do I need to answer all the mini-questions on the card?
No. They are there to help you. You must answer the main question.

Q. Do I need to talk for the entire two minutes?
No. You should probably talk between 1.5 to 2 minutes. Examiners have to keep to a time schedule. So, when the examiner is trying to make you stop talking, just stop!

Q. Why does the examiner (sometimes) ask follow-up questions after my Individual long talk?
This is part of the script. If you don’t talk for long, the examiner will ask up to two extra questions. Please keep your answers fairly short! Don’t try to talk for 30 seconds or a minute!

Tips for getting better 讓您考得更好的私房妙招

Every person is different but there are some things everyone needs to do.
1. Improve your general English fluency It is a good idea to practice talking with NO preparation. Cut up short topics or questions. Randomly pick one and try to talk for at least a minute. 

2. Practice using the prompts. It is helpful to ask yourself the mini-questions and then answer them. This uses up time, sounds natural, and helps keep your answer well-organized. So, who gave it to me? Well, . . . And why do I think it is important? I suppose it’s because . . .

3. Use filler phrases when you are stuck Practice some chunks or English phrases to explain that you can’t remember or you’ve forgotten a word. What was I saying? Oh! That’s right . . . um . . . [continue speaking] Oh, what’s that word? It’s on the tip of my tongue . . . Where was I? / What was I talking about? Well, anyway . . .

4. You can also practice talking about types of Part 2 questions. The following types are common: People A famous person who you would like to meet. A person who influenced you when you were young. Events and situations A time you were late. A cultural event you have been to. Objects Something you would really like to buy. Something you own that is very useful. Interests A hobby you would like to take up. An interest you have enjoyed doing. Stories/messages An interesting letter or email you received. A news story or article you recently read. REMEMBER the aim is to sound natural!

學習英文：Travel & Tourism旅行與觀光篇

transfer [trænsˋfɝ]

vi 轉換；搬遷

(1)例句：

My flight from New York to China is so long that I must transfer at Bangkok.

我從紐約到中國的航線由於距離太常，所以必須在曼谷轉機。

同義字詞: change planes

(2)例句：

The luggage was quickly transferred from the plane onto the luggage carousel to be picked up.

 

飛機上的行李很快地就被運送到了行李的轉盤輸送帶上等待提領。

 

souvenir [ˋsuvə͵nɪr]

C 紀念品

例句：

Once you’ve bought all the souvenirs you can handle, take your receipts to the tax-refund counter.

一旦你已經買好所有紀念品，帶著你的收據到退稅櫃檯辦理即可。

同義字詞: keepsake

 

schedule [ˋskɛdʒʊl]

(1)vt 安排

例句：
The travel agent spent several hours with us scheduling every aspect of our trip around the world.

旅行社和我們花了幾小時安排我們環球之旅的每個部分。

同義字詞: plan, organize

(2)C 行程

例句：

My friend wants to travel around Europe in 6 weeks so he will be on a very tight schedule.

我朋友想在六星期之內遊遍歐洲。所以他的行程將會非常緊湊。

同義字詞: plan, agenda

package [ˋpækɪdʒ]

 

(1)C 包裹

例句：

It is best to insure a package when sending it from abroad in case it doesn’t arrive.

從國外寄來的包裹最好用掛號，以免寄丟。

同義字詞: parcel

(2)ph 套裝行程

例句：

A package holiday can be a good bargain and value for money, although you have less freedom.

度假套裝行程既划算又值得，雖然較少個人自由。

overcrowding [͵ovɚˋkraʊdɪŋ]

U 壅塞

例句：

In the peak tourist season, the main roads suffer from overcrowding.

一到旅遊旺季，主要道路就會出現壅塞。

同義字: congestion

fare [fɛr]

(1)C 票價

例句：

Train fares are significantly higher than last year and are now about $20 per person.

火車票價比去年明顯貴出許多，現在大約一個人要二十塊。

同義字: ticket price

(2)U 伙食

例句：

The fare was simple but very filling, with everyone eating as much as they could.

這裡的伙食便宜又大碗，每個人可以盡情地吃。

 同義字: food

deport [dɪˋport]

vt 驅逐出境

例句：

I read the newspaper yesterday saying that the government had to deport a foreigner as he had broken the law..

我昨天讀到報紙上說政府必須將一名犯了法的外籍人士驅逐出境。

同義字: expel, send home

相關字: deportee (n)

criteria [kraɪˋtɪrɪə]

U 標準

例句：

There are a number of criteria that must be met to qualify as a five-star hotel.

要符合一些標準才夠資格稱做五星級飯店。

同義字: criterion (singular, n)

 

 

 

 

ancient [ˋenʃənt]

adj 古代的

例句：

Many countries have ancient ruins that hold a lot of history.

許多國家都有一些極富歷史性的古代遺跡。

同義字: very old

反義字: modern, contemporary

詞性:

n=名詞  adj=形容詞  adv=副詞  vt=及物動詞  vi=不及物動詞  ph=片語  C=可數名詞

U=不可數名詞  Synonym=同義字詞  Antonym=反義字詞  Related word=相關字詞

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IELTS雅思寫作二：Problem and Solution文章範例

Inactive Population

【題目】

Throughout the developing world more and more adults are less active and as a result less healthy.
Discuss the causes of inactivity and outline some solutions to this problem.

【在寫作之前】

• Q1: 請看題目第一句，題目要求寫關於…？
  1. Taiwan?
  2. the rich world?
  3. poorer countries?
  4. __________

• Q2: 請看題目第二句，題目要求提到哪些部份？(可複選)
  1. Talk about why people are not active
  2. Talk about why people are not healthy
  3. Explain how to make people healthier
  4. Explain how to make people more active

【文章範例】

Over the last several decades people have generally become more inactive, even in the poorer countries. Partly as a result, obesity and other health problems are rising. This essay will explain why this is happening and give several ways to improve the situation.

There are several reasons for this rise. First, there is the modern demand for cars. As people grow richer the first major purchase is typically a car. However, traveling in this way dramatically decreases the amount of time spent walking and cycling. Second, is the growth in television, the Internet, and now online gaming. All of these activities force people to remain still while they enjoy them. They are also fairly addictive, which means that once the youth are exposed to them, they are likely to continue doing them is when they are adults. The final cause is urbanization. As an increasingly large proportion of the population lives in cities, it is more difficult for the average person to get sufficient exercise.

However, what can be done about this? One way is for societies to demand better urban planning from their governments to encourage urbanites to use cars less and their bodies more. Increasing the number parks and making it easy to walk to and from work are all good examples of this. A similar strategy could discourage reliance on cars. In other words, people would walk a short distance, take public transport, and then walk the remaining distance. If all of these ideas were implemented, the general population would be more active. Unfortunately, these ideas do not directly deal with the problem of a youth culture obsessed with the Internet.

In conclusion, there are clearly some strategies for boosting the level of activity throughout developing nations. However, it will take political will and local organization for them to succeed.

303 Words

【解答】

• Q1: 3. 題目問題為開發中國家(developing world)，不是富有國家(the rich world)。
• Q2: 1 & 4. 題目要討論的是不活躍的原因(causes of inactivity)並要求列出解決方法(outlines some solutions)，所以你必須解釋人們為何變得怠惰，而不是人們為何變得不健康，並同時提出解決方法。

每日一字In prison and out 監獄篇

trial [ˋtraɪəl]

(1)vt 試行

例句：

The police will trial the neighborhood watch program in three new areas after its success in reducing the crime rate in our local community.

鄰里守望計畫成功降低了我們當地社區的犯罪率之後，警方將再另外三個新的區域試行這項計畫。

(2)adj 實驗性的

例句：

The new trial equipment will be delivered shortly and I expect all the officers to familiarize themselves with it.

短期內將發表一款最新實驗性的設備，我期待所有的員工都能熟悉這款設備的運作。

(3)C 煎熬；審判

例句：

My life has been such a trial recently; I have been under so much stress that I have had to get sleeping pills from my doctor.

我最近備受煎熬，一直處於極大的壓力之下，以至於必須服用醫師所開的安眠藥才能入睡。

例句：

There is a trail in progress where three peace protesters who painted slogans over the wall of the president’s residence are being charged with vandalism.

有三名和平示威者的審判正在進行，他們因在總統官邸的外牆漆上標語而被以破壞公物起訴。

spell [spɛl]

C 一段時間

例句：

A long spell in prison usually deters most criminals from offending a second time.

長期坐牢通常可以威嚇大多數的罪犯不敢再放第二次。

release [rɪˋlis]

(1)vt 釋放

例句：

They will release the murderer from prison in sixty years time at the completion of his sentence.

他們將在殺人犯服完六十年的徒刑之後，將他從監獄釋放出來。

(2)U 釋放

例句：

The release of the anti-government activist was widely applauded by governments around the world.

proof [pruf]

U 證明

例句：

There is no proof that he did this terrible thing, no evidence, and nothing to even link him to the victim or crime scene.

無法證明這件可惡的事是由他所做的，沒有證據也沒有任何事能將他和受害者或犯罪現場扯上關係。

imprison [ɪmˋprɪzn]

vt 拘禁

例句：

Some governments will imprison anyone who challenges their policies or actions.

有些政府會拘禁任何挑戰他們的政策或作為的人。

詞性:

n=名詞  adj=形容詞  adv=副詞  vt=及物動詞  vi=不及物動詞  ph=片語  C=可數名詞

U=不可數名詞  Synonym=同義字詞  Antonym=反義字詞  Related word=相關字詞

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