雅思考古題分享

1-2mm speech topic：Pick one book that you have read.
                    What is it about?
                    Why do you like it?
問題：How much time did you spend on watching TV when you were little?
      Do you like to read?
      Do you think reading is important?
      Have you ever traveled by train?
      What do you think about train travel?
      Do you think watching TV is a good thing?
      Do you think there will be more people reading in the future?
- listening
1. a telephon conversation
   btw a monther and a persona from a children's recreation center
   (regarding the location / the price / the dressing code / the party venue)
2. a conversation between 2 art students who prepare their profolios
3. a lecture on designing the experimentto find out the relation
   btw trust and risk-taking
- reading
(I found the similar contents online and here are the links.)
1. http://wps.prenhall.com/esm_freeman_evol_3/0,8018,849374-,00.html
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_coins
3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Business_simulation
- writing
Task 1：2 diagrams of a present office building plan and the future one.
Task 2：thoughts on congestion tax

Amy推薦 IELTS 7!

恭喜 Amy 達成雅思 7.0的目標

Amy順利取得雅思7分的高分，也祝她

IELTS Test Results

- Overall: 7.0 - Listening 7.5 - Reading 6.5 - Writing 6.0 - Speaking 7.0

Amy如何達成目標的呢？

Amy 參加了: - 聽說讀寫高級密集班 (May-2014) - 雅思技巧班 (May-2014) 除此之外，她還參加了一對一課程，更進一步針對自己的弱點加強，並且也定期參加我們的仿真模擬考試。

Amy給流利英語的話：

Hi,  我是Amy

我已經在6/19的考試順利拿到Overall 7.0的成績 同時一併附上我的推薦心得 

在流利英語上課之前也有補過其他補習班的雅思課程，可是成績仍無法有效提昇。很開心在流利只上不到三週的時間，就能讓我能順利考取到理想的成績。我在流利英語除了參加每天扎實的密集班課程另外還有每週兩次的一對一課程。在這邊上課，課程教材不僅豐富也具系統化、老師群們也都非常耐心且親切回答同學的問題。感謝Henry老師，因為每次上課的內容都讓我長了不少知識，而且也提供很多不同可能的想法，讓我在面對雅思口試考試時能靈活的運用並舉出不同的例子，增加答題的豐富性。感謝Alice老師，在每次生動的上課中都能學習到很多扎實的文法。感謝Andrew老師，每次的作文課都是一直不斷在激發自己，尤其作文想法練習能很有效的幫助作文架構的發展。最後感謝一起和我練習口說的夥伴以及流利英語的大家，因為有大家的鼓勵及幫忙，才能讓我順利今年出發到英國圓夢。

Irene 推薦 IELTS 7.5!

恭喜Irene雅思7.5分，並取得劍橋大學財經系的入學許可 IELTS Test results IELTS Test date: 17/Mar/2012 - Overall 7.5 - Listening 8.5 - Reading 8 - Writing 6.5 - Speaking 7 Irene給流利英語的話： 年初為了準備學校面試，在家附近找到了流利英語學苑。還記得那時距離面試僅有兩個星期，但Amber老師細心了解我的需求，給我專業的建議。我報名了一對一的教學課程，Ben老師在英文面試給我的幫助很大，從最基本的自我介紹開始練習，並逐堂課進階至專業領域的問答，面試前的最後一堂課Ben老師更直接模擬面試，讓我在面試之前信心增加不少，也讓我的面試順利過關! 之後需在短時間內準備雅思考試，由於之前只考過托福考試，我又選擇報名Stephen老師的一對一雅思說跟寫教學，雖然只有短短幾堂課，但Stephen老師有效率地讓我了解雅思考試的出題方向跟答題技巧，每堂課都有很紮實密集的口說練習及寫作檢討，讓我一次就能考到需要的成績。除此之外，申請的最後階段須通過學校的語言測驗，Ben老師在學術英文上也給我許多專業的指導，讓我順利通過! 不僅如此，Amber老師總是會主動關心學生的學習跟考試情況，假如學生有任何困難，也總是會耐心瞭解，提供專業的解決辦法。我想我整個申請過程能夠在最後順利完成，真的要感謝流利英語學院的幫助! Irene

Jessica推薦 IELTS 7!

恭喜Jessica雅思7分
IELTS Test Results
- Overall: 7
- Listening 7.5
- Reading 7
- Writing 6.5
- Speaking 7
Jessica給流利英語學苑的話
從事研究工作多年的我，認為自己最厲害的地方就是蒐集分析各方資訊，然後做出最適當判斷與最佳選擇。因此，在決定出國念博士班時，就努力上網爬文，找尋能強化自己寫作與口說實力的老師。在多方比較下，我選擇到流利英語學苑做分級測驗及試聽。一進到學苑的感覺相當好，每個人都非常親切。口試我的Ben老師是讓我印象最深刻的，因為他在短短10分鐘的口試過程中，就點出我口說問題；另在1小時的雅思課程試聽過程中，他更讓我見識到超強的英文專業能力與寫作邏輯。
原以為IELTS的學術寫作想拿高分，一定要大量使用複雜的句型結構與高階版的字彙，其實不盡然；如何能準確答題，並輔以例證來說明你的論點，才是最重要的。Ben老師所教授的有層次邏輯寫作方法，不僅僅能幫助我們通過寫作考試，對於日後撰寫英文報告及論文更是有所助益。而這也是為什麼原本只堅持上家教班的我，可以放棄堅持，每天來回通勤2小時，去上Ben老師1小時的課，因為它真的很值得。
對於有心想要準備留學考試，或是想提升自身英文實力的人，我真心的推薦Ben老師給大家。
Jessica 佳惠

Daisy推薦 IELTS W7!

恭喜Daisy 雅思寫作七分
IELTS Test Results
- Overall: 6.5
- Listening 6.5
- Reading 7
- Writing 7
- Speaking 6
Daisy給流利英語學苑的話
第一次到流利就很喜歡他的教學環境，明亮又乾淨。一個班級的人數也在4-10人之間，老師們可以很容易的掌握每位學生的狀況，在課堂上有任何問題都可以隨時發問，如果還有問題也可以跟老師課後討論，老師們都非常樂意回答問題。在課堂上的教學也非常有趣，有各式的遊戲穿插其中，讓你可以很快的熟記單字與文法。每次的上課都很平均的練習聽說讀寫，在各部份都有明顯的進步，尤其是寫作的部份，每份作文都是老師們親自批改，給予建議，因此寫起來會越來越順手。雅思課程的部份每個禮拜都有不同的主題，可以熟悉不同議題，每個禮拜也練習不同的題型，讓你了解自己的弱點，老師也出不同的回家作業，可以有充足的練習。

Irene 推薦 IELTS 7.5!

恭喜Irene雅思7.5分，並取得劍橋大學財經系的入學許可
IELTS Test results
IELTS Test date: 17/Mar/2012
- Overall 7.5
- Listening 8.5
- Reading 8
- Writing 6.5
- Speaking 7
Irene給流利英語的話：
年初為了準備學校面試，在家附近找到了流利英語學苑。還記得那時距離面試僅有兩個星期，但Amber老師細心了解我的需求，給我專業的建議。我報名了一對一的教學課程，Ben老師在英文面試給我的幫助很大，從最基本的自我介紹開始練習，並逐堂課進階至專業領域的問答，面試前的最後一堂課Ben老師更直接模擬面試，讓我在面試之前信心增加不少，也讓我的面試順利過關!
之後需在短時間內準備雅思考試，由於之前只考過托福考試，我又選擇報名Stephen老師的一對一雅思說跟寫教學，雖然只有短短幾堂課，但Stephen老師有效率地讓我了解雅思考試的出題方向跟答題技巧，每堂課都有很紮實密集的口說練習及寫作檢討，讓我一次就能考到需要的成績。除此之外，申請的最後階段須通過學校的語言測驗，Ben老師在學術英文上也給我許多專業的指導，讓我順利通過!
不僅如此，Amber老師總是會主動關心學生的學習跟考試情況，假如學生有任何困難，也總是會耐心瞭解，提供專業的解決辦法。我想我整個申請過程能夠在最後順利完成，真的要感謝流利英語學院的幫助!

Aurora推薦 IELTS 6.5!

恭喜 Aurora 達成雅思 6.5的目標
She has been accepted by the University of Newcastle and will start in September, 2014!
她已經取得 the University of Newcastle 的入學許可即將在2014年九月入學

IELTS Test Results

- Overall: 6.5
- Listening 6
- Reading 6.5
- Writing 6.5
- Speaking 7

Aurora如何達成目標的呢？

Aurora 參加了:
- 聽說讀寫高級班 (Jan-2014)
- 聽說讀寫密集班中級高階 (Nov-2013)
- 雅思預備班 (Nov-2013)
除此之外，她還每天都會到我們的自習教室自習，並且也定期參加我們的仿真模擬考試。

Aurora給流利英語的話：
謝謝流利英語在這段時間的服務以及幫助，讓我順利達成我的目標。

Kiko推薦IELTS 7!

恭喜Kiko雅思寫作從5.5分進步到7分!

Congratulations to Kiko. She worked hard and increased her IELTS Writing Score from 5.5 to 7!

IELTS Test Results

- Overall: 6.5
- Listening 5.5
- Reading 6.5
- Writing 7
- Speaking 6

Kiko給流利英語學苑的話

1. 當初為何選擇流利英語學苑？
為了去英國讀研究所，我得考雅思，
當初沒想過要補雅思的，但上網找考試報名地點時發現我家附近的流利英語。
裡面的老師及顧問們讓人感覺親切並專業 於是我決定試上看看。
爾後，課程上的多元教材和老師們的靈活教學，讓我覺得可以繼續在這充實加強我的英語。
2. 印象最深的老師以及教學方式。
其中我最感謝的是Andrew老師 在我上過的IE4 IP3 到之後的1 on 1都有他的教導
起初我是個不太聽從老師教導的學生 但Andrew認真努力的反覆說明並舉證 最後我決定 就照著他的話做吧
3. 給其他同學的建議，以及最推薦流利英語學苑的部分。
果然 我的雅思成績在三周的準備下 進步了0.5分 其中寫作更是從5.5提高到7.0
感謝Andrew和教我過的流利的老師們的教導 讓我因此省下快20萬的pre sessional費用 可以在台灣再多待幾個月

雅思考古題分享 (5/15)

寫:TASK1: 兩個BAR CHARTS,有三個點可以寫,horizontal axis是月份
vertical axis是雨量和溫度

TASK 2: 現在的公司允許員工每年休假4個禮拜,同意或不同意

問題:
1喜歡早上念書還是晚上念書?
2 有沒有去過動物園啊?
3 喜歡聽哪種音樂?

PART 2:
敘述你在某個地方遇見某個老朋友,感覺如何?說了什麼?

PART 3:
你覺得國際友誼怎樣?
什麼事情會摧毀友誼       
什麼東西能增進友情?
現代電器用品有幫助增進友情嗎?
不同國家的人能當朋友嗎?
不同國家的人不能當朋友是為什麼?

雅思考古題分享 (5/17)

Writing:

Task1:
two maps that depict the changes in a city from 1960 to now.
久違的地圖題…陷阱應該是now
Task2:
It is argued that watching television can be an effective way for children in
the terms of learning so many people have claimed that children should be enco
uraged to watch television regularly at home and at school.
Agree or disagree.
大意是這樣，單字沒很記得

Speaking:
Part 1:
City you live, why you like to live in this city.
Do you know your neighbors?
Is your place a good place for children to live in?
Do you like museums or art gallery?
What museum or art gallery did you visit when you were a child?
Do you think to go to museums can be a good way to teach students?
do you like taking photographs?
what did you do after you take photographs?
would you be interested in learning more skills in taking photos?

Part2:
Describe an indoor activity you played in your childhood.
Who, what, when, how to play, why you enjoyed.

Part3:
What's the popular indoor game to children now?
Do you think video games are harmful?
Do you think there're benefits for playing video games?
Do you think teenagers should do more outdoor activities?

雅思口說考古題分享

Test 1
住城市還是鄉鎮?
喜歡住在那裡嗎？
未來會繼續住下去嗎？
描述你喜歡穿的衣服種類
上班跟上課穿的一樣嗎？
對於不同場合有不同服裝要求嗎？
為什麼很多人會花很多錢來買衣服?
講一個喜歡的野生動物
你有養寵物嗎？

Test 2
描述一個你覺得聰明的人
為什麼覺得他/她聰明?
Test 3
你喜歡跟聰明的人往來嗎？(延伸第二題)
你覺得老師的角色對教育重要嗎？
老師該給予完全的自由或需限制對孩子有興趣的領域?
什麼是背後的問題?
你覺得道德教育是父母還是老師的職責?

雅思考古題分享

Part 1
[The city you live]
1. Where do you live now?
2. What are the reasons you dislike the city?
3. Do you want to live in this city for a long time in the future?
[Clothes]
1. What kind of clothes do you wear at college?
2. Did you like to wear special clothes at parties?
3. Do you think people spend too much on clothes nowadays?
4. Do you think you will change your clothing style when you leave the college
 and go back to your hometown?

Part 2
[Event]
Describe an event that changes your life in a good way.
When?
Why?
One additional question:
Are you a person who likes change?
Part 3
[Job]
1. Do you think nowadays people like to change their jobs several times in the
ir lives? Why?
2. Do you think the working environment in Taiwan will get better in the future?

【流利雅思密集班】新班開課

流利最新IELTS雅思密集課程及將開課，每天上課，2週學會最有效率的雅思技巧：聽說讀寫各項技巧皆備，由（雅思核心單字）作者Ben領軍，帶領最優秀的雅思教師群，給您最精華的雅思考試技巧，上課除了練習外，還有實境模擬，想要短時間獲取雅思高分的您，還在等什麼？快來流利報名。
二種雅思班，挑選最適合您的班級加入吧！
雅思預備班：適合目前雅思4.5~5分學員，欲衝刺至5.5~6分者。
雅思技巧班：適合目前雅思6~6.5分學員，欲衝刺至6.5~7分以上者。
流利雅思班上課資訊：
授課師資：資深雅思老師
上課時間：每天下午
課程長度：2週 40小時
獨家優惠：自編教材、作文批改、一對一雅思家教時間（彈性預約）
回家作業：雅思練習題及作文（作文皆由雅思授課外籍教師親自批改！）
所有開課資訊每週更新，請密切關注！
所有課程4人以上即開班，已開課的班級歡迎插班！
為確保教學品質與成效，每班最多12人為限，滿班即不再收！
更多資訊
http://courses.academy.com.tw/intensive-ielts/

【學員Rita 推薦】在流利英語學習是件有趣的事情

很開心有機會能夠到流利英語進修英文，目前加入的是聽說讀寫平日晚上的課程，由於四種方面都要做到訓練，選用的教材方面便非常重要，我非常喜歡我們的課本(Global Intermediate Coursebook)內容充實有趣，並能夠循序漸進有次序地訓練到英語聽說讀寫的能力；

再來除了課本的教學老師也會額外準備一些小活動讓學生互相做練習，在練習的過程中讓學生接觸互動，以英文來認識交新朋友；幾堂課下來發現自己的口語有一點進步，講出來的英語也比較有情緒有韻律，不再是硬梆梆地把每個字都讀出來了！

雅思4/5口說寫作題目分享

雅思4/5的考古題分享給大家
更多雅思相關問題請至
http://www.academy.com.tw/ielts/index.php

Part 1

Where are you from?
What is the name of your hometown?
Is it a bog city or a small place?
How long have you been living here?
What do you like the most about your hometown?
--
Did you often play games when you were a child?
Did you enjoy outdoor or indoor activities as a child?
What are the differences between the games that children play before and
nowadays?
--
How do people in your culture show politeness?
Who taught you politeness when you were a child?
Comparing to the past,does the way people show politeness change in your
country?

Part 2,
Describe an important person of your country.
-Who he/she is?
-What does he/she do?
-Why is he/she important to your country?
-Your feeling about this person
--
Part 3,(I can't recall the complete sentences, but they are all "famous-related"
questions.)
What are the ways to become famous?
Do you think hard work is needed for the people who want to become famous?
What are the differences between the famous people in the past time and now?
Do you think the famous people should behave themselves?
--

Writing task 1,
a table about the weekly spent of international students in 4 countries in
2005 and a bar graph diving the total costs into 3 different types
--
Writing task 2,
The number of cars is increasing. The government will spent more money on the
road system. Some people think the government should pay for this, while
others think the drivers should cover this.
Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

Writing an email / letter: Applying for a job

Help! I need to apply for a job in English!

Writing a job application email or letter is a useful skill and it isn’t very difficult. You need to choose and organize your information clearly and logically. Also, you need to make sure your style and language is appropriate.

What information should I include?

You should include the following information in the following order. Try to write each section in a separate sentence or paragraph.

• Reason(s) for writing
• Age / present job / qualifications
• Work experience & key accomplishment
• Personal qualities
• Closing remarks

Do’s and Don’ts

Do

• Make sure you address the key requirements in the job advertisement.
• Use polite & slightly formal language. E.g. I would appreciate it if…
• Passive language. E.g. I can be contacted by NOT You can contact me.
• Use common starting and ending phrases

Don’t

• Use contractions and casual language. E.g. I’ll go.
• Don’t copy what you say in your resume.
• Write your life story – it should encourage the reader to look at your resume

Sample Job Application letter / email

Here is a sample application email / letter. The useful phrases are in red. Use these to keep your email clear and to keep the style and tone correct.

 

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am writing to apply for the position of junior marketing manager, which was advertised on the 105 Job bank this week.
I am 25 years old and currently working in Taipei. I have a BA degree in marketing from the University of Arizona, in the United States. I have excellent English communication skills and I am fluent in Mandarin.
I have been working for Maximum Impact, a small marketing company based in Taipei, for three years. During this time, I gained many practical skills including customer relations management, computer skills, and personal communication skills. I also had the opportunity to run several marketing campaigns. One of these was very successful and exceeded our client’s expectations.
I consider myself to be punctual, hard-working, and very good with people. I work well in a team and I am good at meeting performance targets.
I am available for an interview any weekday morning. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you can have any other questions about my experience or skills. I can be contacted by phone on (02)2555-5555 or 0955-555-555.
Please find my resume attached.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Alice Lin

Please feel free to use this letter or make some changes to it to suit your needs. Good luck with your new job!

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雅思口說考古題

part1
   住哪個城市?喜不喜歡?未來會不會搬
   喜歡哪種音樂??為什麼?什麼時候聽??
   不喜歡哪種音樂??
   為什麼有人喜歡買衣服
   你工作時穿什麼衣服??
   回家會不會換衣服??
  part2
   講一次離家出遠們的經驗??
   什麼時候??為什麼要出遠門??
   搭什麼交通工具??
   對於這次出遠門的經驗有什麼感覺??
  part3
   過去的人和現在的人旅遊有什麼不同???
   年輕人和老人旅遊經驗有什麼不同??
   有了網路和電視是不是就不需要實地旅遊了??

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Task 1 Writing IELTS Sample Answer Map - LA Freeways

IELTS Task 1 Writing - Los Angeles' Freeways

• Map
• Comparing two past times
• Comparing visual information

Before You Read

1. What kind of overview could you include?
2. What tenses will you need to use?

The development of freeways in and around Los Angeles from 1995 to 2005

Sample Answer

The two figures show the change in highway development in the Los Angeles area between 1955 and 2005. It can clearly be seen that while in general more freeways were constructed throughout the city of Los Angeles, the largest proportion were built to the South East of the city.

In 1955, there were few highways in the area. The longest ran from Hollywood, to the center of the metropolitan area, and on to the South East. Smaller roads also ran out from the city center to Pasadena, and Alhambra. However, most of the city itself was not connected. Another important point is that at this time the freeway to Long Beach was only half completed. Moreover, the entire route to San Pedro was still under construction.

In contrast, by 2005 there had been a dramatic expansion in the freeway network. Not only had all the previously unfinished roads been completed, but hundreds of additional kilometers had been built, connecting all of the smaller townships, now 15, with the exception of Redondo Beach. It was now possible to travel along the freeway from East to West and North to South.

Answers - Before You Read

1. The number of freeways increased. The extent of the network grew. More towns were connected. Where most of the freeways tended to be.
2. Past perfect is useful because you are talking about a time before a time in the past. And past simple.

【學員Luke推薦】流利英語學習最有趣

轉眼間我來流利英語學苑也快半年了，還記得我來考入班考試的當天，當我看到老外準備要跟我對話時，我整個人完全呆住了，從以前到現在，我頂多在學校背背英文單字，很少會開口講英文。所以當時我只好硬著頭皮上啦。考完後我發現文法、單字錯的一蹋糊塗，那天我便開始投入IE2 英文密集班初級的課程，第一堂課真可說是一個震撼教育呀，我發現怎麼每個人都說得這麼棒呀!我便下定決心雖然我比別人晚開始，但我要比別人更認真、更努力一定可以超越其他人。還記得當時我的老師是Warwick 他是一個非常親切的老師，不管是一個字還是一句話，他總是不厭其煩地糾正我們的發音、語氣，還記得有一次下課時老師還特別留下來單獨指導我口說，像我這種毛病特別多的學生，一般老師一定都直接略過，但他竟然足足教了我半個小時，也讓我十分感動，也是他讓我有信心開口說英文。到現在我升上了IE3英文密集班中級，和一些外籍老師聊聊天對我來說已經不是一件那麼困難的事了，不久之前我在家附近的早餐店看到一群完全不會講中文的僑生，和一個年紀一大把的老闆娘點餐，我在一旁看著他們比來比去，指來指去，都沒有一個結論，我就上前去充當翻譯員，幫助他們吃到美味的早餐。不只如此，除了口說外此學苑還提共了一整櫃的英文小說，讓每個學生藉此增加自己的單字量，對我來說，學英文的目的不只是為了要應付學校的考試，英文在現今社會已經成為一個非常重要的語言，不管在職場上，還是旅遊上，語言通了，很多事情就可以簡單解決，不妨大家都抽個空來流利英文學院聽聽看，會收到意想不到的效果唷。

學員背景：五專生，去年來學苑參加暑期密集班，中間因為時間無法配合，有試著加入別的補習班課程，最後因為還是最喜歡流利老師的教法，所以今年學校放寒假時跑回來上課，學校開課後改上晚上的課程。
上課期間：2013年7月~8月、2014年1月~迄今。
上課班級：暑期白天密集初中級班、白天密集中級班、聽說讀寫中級班

雅思口說考古題分享

part1
住哪裡?
你會怎麼形容你住的地方?
喜歡參加party嗎?
喜歡參加朋友的party 或者家人的party?
你覺得老人或年輕人誰比較喜歡開趴?
小學的時候喜歡唱歌嗎?
現在還是常唱歌嗎?
你最喜歡的歌手是誰?
你覺得歌詞重要嗎?

part2
描述一個你特別偏好的網站
為什麼?
容易使用嗎?
part3
你覺得哪些網站很受到歡迎?why?
(我講了跟part2一樣的, 被要求再多舉個例子)
說說看網購的好處與壞處?
哪些網站的內容是可以被信賴的?
網路新聞能否取代傳統報紙?