If you prepare for the exam with a proper studymethod and review your lessons every day, your knowledge will improve, you will make clear progress, and you can achieve a higher score.
如果你用合适的学习方法备考、每天复习功课,你的知识会增长,会取得明显进步,也能拿到更高的分数。
①preparev.准备;预备
②examn.考试;检查
③studyv./n.学习;研究
④methodn.方法;办法
⑤reviewv./n.复习;回顾
⑥knowledgen.知识;学问
⑦improvev.改进;提高
⑧progressn./v.进步;进展
⑨achievev.实现;达到
⑩scoren./v.分数;得分
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课堂听课
学习
When we attend a lecture, we should pay close attention, concentrate on the key points, take notes, and ask questions about anything we don't understand, so the professor can explain it with a clear example.
In the library, you can borrowreference books and researchmaterials, return them on time, use online resources as a useful source of information, and read every detail before you draw a conclusion.
If you complete the assignment before the deadline, submit your work on time, and correct every mistakecarefully, you will receive a high mark for its quality and standard.
为了在截止日期前完成作业,你要按时提交,仔细改正每一个错误,这样你的作业会因质量和水准而获得高分。
①completev./adj.完成;完整的
②assignmentn.作业;任务
③deadlinen.截止日期;最后期限
④submitv.提交;呈交
⑤correctv./adj.改正;正确的
⑥mistaken./v.错误;弄错
⑦carefuladj.仔细的;小心的
⑧markn./v.分数;标记
⑨qualityn.质量;品质
⑩standardn./adj.标准;标准的
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专业与选课
校园
When you choose a major and decide which courses to take in college, you should plan carefully, because your degree will influence your futurecareer after you graduate.
当你选择专业、决定在大学修哪些课程时,应该仔细规划,因为你的学位会影响毕业后的未来职业。
①choosev.选择
②majorn./adj.专业;主要的
③decidev.决定
④coursen.课程;过程
⑤collegen.学院;大学
⑥plann./v.计划
⑦degreen.学位;程度
⑧futuren./adj.未来;将来的
⑨careern.职业;生涯
⑩graduatev./n.毕业;毕业生
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奖学金与荣誉
校园
Her excellent performanceproved that she deserved the scholarship; the award was a great honor and prize for her effort, and it won praise from everyone, who now understood her true aim.
Apply for the position by sending your application and a clear resume; if the employerinterviews you and likes your answers, they may offer you the job with a good salary — a golden opportunity for any employee.
On your first day at the company, the manager will welcome you, introduce you to your colleagues, and show you around the office; the friendly atmosphere will leave you with a good impression, so behave in a professional and responsible way.
Before the meeting, our manager arranged a clear schedule for every task; during the discussion, each of us gave a report, discussed the problems openly, and made decisions together, so we could organize and manage the work in an efficient way.
In a good team, members communicate openly, cooperate with each other, shareideas and opinions, accept useful suggestions, and respect and support one another.
在一个好的团队里,成员们坦诚沟通、相互配合、分享想法和意见,接受有用的建议,并且彼此尊重和支持。
①teamn.团队;队伍
②communicatev.交流;沟通
③cooperatev.合作;配合
④sharev./n.分享;份额
⑤idean.想法;主意
⑥opinionn.意见;看法
⑦acceptv.接受;同意
⑧suggestionn.建议;提议
⑨respectv./n.尊重;尊敬
⑩supportv./n.支持;支撑
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压力与平衡
职场
Working overtime every day puts great pressure and stress on us; we feel tired and the heavy demand becomes a burden, so instead of complaining, we should find a balance between work and rest and relax to regain our energy.
If you develop your skills and gain experience, your ability and talent will be recognized, and the company may promote you and reward you with success and confidence; your efforts will be appreciated.
When you shop for clothes, compare the prices of different brands; a cheap price may mean poor service, while an expensive one may not always offer the best value for customers, so look for discounts.
Shopping online is convenient: you can purchase what you need on a website, make the payment, and receive the packagedelivered to your door; if it fails to satisfy you, you can ask for a refund.
To manage money well, you should make a budget, save part of your income, control your daily expenses and costs, so you can afford to invest wisely and earn some profit instead of spending everything.
Every month I pay the rent, the phone bill, and the service fee; I can charge them to my bankaccount and pay by card or cash, and I must remember to pay the tax on time.
To enjoy good health and stay healthy, you should exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet, and take medicine only on a doctor's advice; this can preventdisease and help patientsrecover faster.
If you have a seriouscondition with symptoms like severe pain, go to the hospital, let the doctorexamine you, follow his advice and treatment, and with health insurance the cure will cost you less.
Going to the gym for fitness can build your muscle and strength; if you jog and sweat regularly, it becomes a good habit, and you can lose or gainweight as you wish.
If you keep a regularsleep schedule, go to bed early instead of staying up late, get enoughrest in a comfortable room with the light off, and wake up at a fixed time, you may even remember a sweet dream.
My mother cooks every meal with freshvegetables and fruit; she follows simple recipes, and the foodtastesdelicious and is full of nutrition.
我妈妈用新鲜蔬菜和水果做每一顿饭;她按简单的食谱来做,食物美味又营养。
①cookv./n.烹饪;厨师
②mealn.一餐;饭
③freshadj.新鲜的
④vegetablen.蔬菜
⑤fruitn.水果;果实
⑥recipen.食谱;配方
⑦foodn.食物
⑧tasten./v.味道;品尝
⑨deliciousadj.美味的
⑩nutritionn.营养
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外出旅行
出行
For our next trip, we will travel by train instead of taking a flight; we will buy the tickets at the station, pack our luggage, and visit famous tourist spots at the final destination — it will be a wonderful journey.
During the rushhour, the traffic is heavy and the bus is crowded, so many people take the subway for their dailyride; no matter the distance, it saves them nearly an hour compared with driving a vehicle.
高峰时段交通拥挤、公交很挤,所以很多人每天乘地铁通勤;不管路程多远,都比开车省下将近一个小时。
①rushn./v.匆忙;冲
②hourn.小时
③trafficn.交通;流量
④busn.公共汽车
⑤crowdedadj.拥挤的
⑥subwayn.地铁
⑦dailyadj./adv.每日的;日常
⑧riden./v.乘坐;骑
⑨distancen.距离
⑩vehiclen.车辆;交通工具
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出行安全
出行
Before you drive on a new road, check the map for the right direction, obey the traffic signals, and always look both ways before you cross, so you can avoiddanger and put safety first; never drive without a license.
Before you move into the apartment, you should sign a contract with the landlord, pay a deposit, check the furniture, and make an agreement about the rules with the owner and the neighbors; then you can decorate the place as you like.
In our family, parentscare for the children with love, children trust their parents, we visit relatives during festivals, and everyone remembers the duty to look after the older generation, whose happy marriage and life we all respect.
Doing housework is never easy: I clean and tidy the rooms, wash the dishes, remove the dust, and when a machine or tool is broken, I try to repair and fix it myself.
做家务从来不容易:我要打扫整理房间、洗碗、除尘,当机器或工具坏了,我还得自己尝试修理。
①houseworkn.家务活
②cleanadj./v.干净的;打扫
③tidyadj./v.整洁的;整理
④washv./n.洗;洗涤
⑤removev.移除;去掉
⑥machinen.机器
⑦tooln.工具
⑧brokenadj.坏了的;破碎的
⑨repairv./n.修理;维修
⑩fixv.修理;固定
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朋友相处
情感
A true friend is honest and sincere, generous and loyal; when you make a mistake, he will forgive you, comfort you, and make you laugh, because friendship means keeping every promise.
On our first date, he was gentle and sweet, and his romantic words touched my heart; our relationship grew from that sweetfeeling, and a kiss turned my emotions into real love — he is the right partner.
To celebrate the festival, we invited many guests to the party and gave each of them a small gift; everyone enjoyed the happy moment, and this special occasion will stay in our memory forever.
The weatherforecast says the temperature will change this week: sunny in the morning, rain and strong wind at noon, and maybe snow at night, which is quite normal for this season and this climate.
To protect the environment and reducepollution, we should reuse and recycle plastic, plant more green trees, and stop damagingnature, or many species will disappear forever.
In a flood, earthquake, or storm, people may suffer heavy losses, so everyone must learn how to escape quickly and stay safe in an emergency, and rescue workers will come to help after the disaster.
Your choice will determine the final result, so consider every factor carefully, think about the reason and the possible effect or consequence, because your decision may also influence others and depend on many things.
When you are in a bad mood, you may feel sad, angry, or anxious, and worry about small things instead of staying happy; try to calm down, keep a clear mind and a sense of humor, and don't be nervous about everything.
With ambition and a strong will, you can turn your desire and hope into reality; keep a positive attitude, face every struggle with courage and determination, and never lose your fighting spirit — this is my sincere wish for you.
Time is precious, so don't waste it or delay your work; put important and urgent tasks in order of priority, follow a daily routine, and be punctual and prompt in everything you do.
With moderntechnology, I use my phone to send messages, downloadapps, and connect to the network; the digital world on a small screen makes life easier, but I still try to put the phone down.
The media should publish honest newsarticles so that the public can learn the truth and the facts about important events; a good editor always checks every story before it appears in the newspaper.
I love reading books, especially novels and poems; the author tells a moving story, and each chapter brings its characters to life — great literature from a talented writer can make you turn every page without stopping.
At the concert, the singer's sweet voice filled the hall and the audience enjoyed every song; after the music, we watched a film, a moving movie with famous actors, wonderful scenes and real drama.
Scientistscreate new inventions and discover unknown truths through experiments and theories; these principles help industryproduce better products and improve our daily life.
In many areas, the population is moving from villages to big cities, so the government and society should protect localculture and tradition and build a better community for everyone.
在许多地区,人口正从乡村流向大城市,因此政府和社会应保护地方文化与传统,为大家建设更美好的社区。
①arean.地区;面积
②populationn.人口
③villagen.村庄
④cityn.城市
⑤governmentn.政府
⑥societyn.社会
⑦localadj./n.当地的;本地人
⑧culturen.文化
⑨traditionn.传统
⑩communityn.社区;团体
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语言与表达
社会
To speak a foreign language well, you need enough vocabulary and correct grammar, clear pronunciation, and an understanding of the meaning of every word and sentence; practice conversation often, and use a dictionary to translate new words.
In social life, we should greet people in a politemanner, follow local customs, use proper and appropriate words in formal situations, keep a friendly exchange, and avoid rude gestures in informal settings.
To evaluate a student, teachers assess both grades and class performance, measure the average of every test, rank the results and show them in percent, and then give feedback based on the data and figures.
In the competition, we competed against a strong opponent in every match; we tried hard to win and defeat them, and finally became the champion and got a gold medal — the judge said it was a fair result.
From childhood to youth, we grow and develop at every stage; life gives us challenges and difficulties, but if we overcome them, we learn valuable lessons and gain wisdom.
After they retire, many elderly people enjoy a quiet and peaceful life with a pension; they spend their leisure time in the garden, and taking up a hobby or a light activity makes their days easy and happy.
A good education can increase your chances and bring many benefits; it is common for schools to encourage good behavior, share useful information, and teach popular knowledge that gives you an advantage in life.