The following article is to tell you how to behave better in an IELTS oral English test. Everyone will make necessary preparations for some possible topics in order to increase your performance in the interview. What would you do if you were asked in an interview to talk about how you feel about your hometown if in fact you really dislike living there?
Some people might think that being truthful in this situation and giving a negative answer, they would not do the right thing. Talk about how they love living there and give a positive answer which sounds more attractive．
And giving a negative opinion of something is not important, either.
If you have more to say by being truthful, even if it is to express a negative opinion, then that is what you should talk about．
And follow it up with your reasons for disliking it instead of saying "I like my hometown… " and then struggle to find something to say．
We should consider how to deal with this situation in the best way．
| A．Instead, they try to hide their true feelings． |
| B．What is your true feeling about your hometown? |
| C．The important thing is that you have something to express． |
| D．However, sometimes you will be asked to talk about something that you don't really like or don't really want to talk about． |
E．No one should have a negative feeling about their hometown．
F．It would be much better to say "Actually I don't really like my hometown．．．"
G．Actually, truthfulness is not important in such an interview．
They are both so much related to each other. And both are so dissimilar!. What are the difference between friendship and love? Is platonic(柏拉图式的)friendship possible between persons of the opposite sex?
What is friendship? Why do we call a person our friend? When do we call someone a very good friend? If we care for a person, if we are always ready to help that person and if we share most of our thoughts with a person, they are our good friends. We can always count upon our good friends in an emergency. We are always sure that our friends will understand why we acted in a certain way. The friendship is so deep and the relationship is so intimate, that most of the things automatically understood by our friends.
In a relationship of deep love, all the sharing that we discussed above is taken for granted. But love transcends(超出)all this. During love, we are attached with a particular person, while in friendship, one many have many friends. A loving relationship makes one so much attached to the other that one gets pained if his/her beloved is hurt! Love also involves a physical element.
This is a vital difference. Nature gives us love so that the species can go forward. Nature does not give us friendship.
Your heart beats will never increase in anticipation of meeting your friend. You will not feel totally lost if you don’t meet your friend for a few days. You will not have dreams in your eyes thinking about your friendship.
| A．What about love? |
| B．My answer is “Yes!” |
| C．Let us try and understand. |
| D．Friendship does not have that. |
E. We need not explain anything to our very good friends.
F. You will not lie awake at night thinking about your friend.
G. The physical element may include hand in hand while walking.
Business is the organized approach to providing customers with the goods and services they want. The word business also refers to an organization that provides these goods and services. Most businesses seek to make a profit（利润）— that is, they aim to achieve income that is more than the costs of operating the business. Commonly called nonprofits, these organizations are primarily nongovernmental service providers.
Business management is a term used to describe the techniques of planning, direction, and control of the operations of a business. One is the establishment（制定） of broad basic policies with respect to production; sales; the purchase of equipment, materials and supplies; and accounting
The third relates to the establishment of standards of work in all departments. Direction is concerned primarily with supervision（监管）and guidance by the management in authority.
| A．Control includes the use of records and reports to compare actual work with the set standards for work. |
| B．In this connection there is the difference between top management and operative management. |
| C．Examples of nonprofit business include such organizations as social service agencies and may hospitals. |
| D．However, some businesses only seek to earn enough to cover their operating costs. |
E. Planning in business management has three main aspects.
F. In the theory of business management, organization has two main aspects.
G.. The second aspect relates to the application of these policies by departments.
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●Does failure really exist ?
If you believe you have failed, then you have. If you believe you don’t have the ability to succeed, then you don’t. The moment you decide to give up or stop working toward your goals, failure is born.
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Most people give themselves an out without even realizing it. They are willing to work hard on reaching their goals, but only until the going gets too rough or their energy dies down. Don’t do that! Never quit, never admit failure, and never lose heart.
●Don’t believe in a clear finish line for goals.
It’s a good idea to set a general timeline, but remember that something will be beyond your control. If you lock yourself into a given timeline, you might make yourself feel like a failure! Instead, get a general idea of when you’d like your goal to be completed. Then take it one day at a time and focus on making progress instead of reaching the finish line in as little time as possible.
●Be sure that you don’t see difficulties as failures.
Difficulties mean only one thing: it’s not time for your goal to be completed yet. That’s it! It doesn’t mean you failed; it doesn’t mean you’re weak; it doesn’t mean you’ll never achieve your goals. You’ve got to keep moving forward and find a way over, around, or through the difficulties.
| A．Never give up on yourself. |
| B．Failure only exists in your own mind! |
| C．That’s exactly how failure makes us feel. |
| D．It simply means you have not done enough yet. |
E. You can never say exactly when your goal will be reached.
F. Instead, make up your mind to make your goal happen, no matter what!
G. Work hard towards your goal, and you will be likely to get good results.
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You are sure to improve your English if you are determined. But you should always carry on studying. Here is a list of tips to help you.
The Internet is your friend. You probably have already used several websites for your study.
Look for magazines that relate to the subjects you might be interested in, things like Reader's
Digest, National Geographic or Nature. If you invest in a paper copy, you can write and make notes on it.
When you are in a test, you are under pressure to understand and answer questions quickly. However, it's better to take time to experiment when preparing for exams. If you are using exam practice materials, try reading the text before the questions, and then the questions before the text.
Read for fun. Australians read a lot as you may have noticed if you travel by bus or train. People who are good at reading are people who enjoy reading.
Practise reading quickly. Try to read in groups of words — the eyes move in little jumps when you read, they do not scan steadily.
Use the strategies of surveying, skimming and scanning, but not all the time. Another strategy you can try is to scan the text first for words you do not know. Check their meaning and pronunciation, and then read the text.
Take it with you. Pull it out and read for a few minutes when you have nothing else to do.
Remember, practice makes perfect, so read for at least 30 minutes a day.
| A．Try different reading styles. |
| B．Put a book or a magazine in your pocket or bag when you go out. |
| C．You may start your own library. |
| D．Then see how many words you can read in one minute. |
E. These can be read online or in hard copy.
F. Join in a chat room and work in groups.
G. Read something you enjoy, e.g. the Harry Potter stories.
From the beginning, people may send the wrong signal. Or they may pay no attention to signals from another person who is trying to develop a relationship.
Different cultures emphasize the importance of relationship building to a greater or lesser degree. For example, business in some countries is not possible until there is a relationship of trust. Even with people at work, it is necessary to spend a lot of time in "small talk", usually over a glass of tea, before they do any job.In many European countries — like the UK or France —
Talks and silence may also be different in some cultures. I once made a speech in Thailand.I had expected my speech to be a success and start a lively discussion; The people present just stared at me and smiled.After getting to know their ways better, I realized that they thought I was talking too much. In my own culture, we express meaning mainly through words, but people there sometimes feel too many words are unnecessary.
Even within Northern Europe, cultural differences can cause serious problems. Certainly, English and German cultures share similar values; We think that they are rude. In fact, this is just because one culture starts discussions and makes decisions more quickly.
People from different parts of the world have different values, However, if we can understand them better, a multicultural environment will offer a wonderful chance for us to learn from each other.
| A．and sometimes these values are quite against each other. |
| B．people from both nations keep the rule that work comes first. |
| C．Meeting people from another culture can be difficult. |
| D．however, Germans prefer to get down to business more quickly. |
E. instead there was an uncomfortable silence.
F. It is quite a common case to meet people from different cultures.
G. people find it easier to build up a lasting working relationship at restaurants or cafes rather than at the office.
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Personal Forgiveness
ㅤTaking responsibility for mistakes is a positive step，but don't beat yourself up about them. To err （犯错）is human.（1）＿＿＿＿You can use the following writing exercise to help you do this.
ㅤIn a journal or on a piece of paper，put the heading "Personal strengths."（2）＿＿＿＿ Are you caring？Creative？Generous？A good listener？Fun to be around？They don't have to be world ﹣changing，just aspects of your personality that you're proud of.
ㅤAt the top of a second page，put the heading"Acts of kindness." On this one，list all the positive things you've done for others. It might be the time when you helped a friend with their homework，when you did the ironing without being asked，or when you baked cookies after the family had had a tiring day.（3）＿＿＿＿
ㅤYou could ask a friend or family member to help add to your list.（4）＿＿＿＿That way，you could exchange thoughts on what makes each of you special and the aspects of your personality that shine through. In fact，don't wait until you've made a mistake to try this—it's a great way to boost self﹣confidence at any time.
ㅤIt's something of a cliché（陈词滥调） that most people learn not from their successes but their mistakes.
The thing is，it's true.（5）＿＿＿＿We' re all changing and learning all the time and mistakes are a positive way to develop and grow.
| A． |
A little self﹣forgiveness also goes a long way. |
| B． |
Now list all the characteristics you like about yourself. |
| C． |
They might even like to have a go at doing the exercise. |
| D． |
It's just as important to show yourself some forgiveness. |
| E． |
It doesn't mean you have to ignore what's happened or forget it. |
| F． |
Whatever it is，no matter how small it might seem，write it down. |
| G． |
Whatever the mistake，remember it isn't a fixed aspect of your personality. |
Being a good student doesn’t mean you have to drop all social activities and dive into your books．It is still possible to have a healthy social life while getting good grades． Here are how you can achieve it:
Decide for yourself at the start of the term that you won’t let your schoolwork sweep you away．
Write down your weekly schedule on a piece of paper．Chances are that you’ll have small gaps between classes during the week and more free time at the weekend．Make sure that every time you find yourself in one of those between-class gaps you use the time efficiently．
Set aside at least one large amount of time each week as free time．Keep in mind the law of diminishing returns(收益递减）．Past a certain point，more hours studying will be of little benefit． Protect both your free time and your school time carefully．If one starts to infringe(侵犯）on the other，that is just the beginning of a long，slippery downhill slope(斜坡）．
This way，you can co-ordinate(协调）your free time with theirs．
Whenever possible，find social activities that take you off campus and away from your schoolwork．
| A．Balance is the key． |
| B．Encourage your friends to follow a similar plan． |
| C．It is very important to be determined about this． |
| D．Try not to affect others’ time and just focus on your own． |
E．You’re better off spending this time with friends．
F．You can spend more time on social life than on study．
G．Read a few pages of your school books or do some quick chores(杂活)，for example．
Tricks To Becoming A Patient Person
ㅤHere's a riddle：What do traffic jams，long lines and waiting for a vacation to start all have in common？There's one answer（1） .
ㅤIn the Digital Age，we're used to having what we need immediately and right at our fingertips.However，research suggests that if we practiced patience，we'd be a whole lot better off.Here are several tricks.
ㅤ●Practice gratitude（感激）
ㅤThankfulness has a lot of benefits：Research shows it makes us happier，less stressed and even more optimistic.（2） . " Showing thankfulness can foster self control，" said Ye Li，researcher at the University of California.
ㅤ●Make yourself wait
ㅤInstant gratification（ 满足） may seem like the most " feel good" option at the time，but psychology research suggests waiting for things actually makes us happier in the long run.And the only way for us to get into the habit of waiting is to practice. （3） .Put off watching your favorite show until the weekend or wait 10 extra minutes before going for that cake.You'll soon find that the more patience you practice，the more you start to apply it to other，more annoying situations.
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ㅤSo many of us have the belief that being comfortable is the only state we will tolerate，and when we experience something outside of our comfort zone，we get impatient about the circumstances.You should learn to say to yourself， "（5） . " You'll then gradually become more patient.
| A． |
Find your causes |
| B． |
Start with small tasks |
| C． |
Accept the uncomfortable |
| D． |
All this adds up to a state of hurry |
| E． |
It can also help us practice more patience |
| F． |
This is merely uncomfortable，not intolerable |
| G． |
They're all situations where we could use a little extra patience |
| A． The format of magazines enables children to be exposed to a wide variety of subjects． B． Magazines and newspapers provide adults with critical news． C． Being exposed to magazines and newspapers benefits you a lot． D． Keep interesting magazine pictures to give children story ideas． E． Magazines are valuable assets for many people， but in particular to children． F． Magazines and newspapers are expensive now but out of style． |
Magazine Articles： More Valuable Than You May Think
Parents are often surprised when teachers suggest their children read magazines． Read on to learn about the benefits that reading magazines offers to young readers and how to introduce your children to the medium．
Magazine Benefits
Magazine articles can provide reluctant readers with a lively， breezy writing style that can inspire them to read more．
The articles in magazines are generally short， which allows a child to finish reading a feature article without losing interest due to a short attention span． The writing in magazines also tends to be easy to read， especially if it is a children's publication．
By allowing your child to read magazines at an early age， you are encouraging development of a useful skill．（1） Getting into the habit of reading periodicals as a child will foster the habit of reading news articles that may continue into adulthood．
（2） Magazine articles challenge students to think about issues they may have never considered or cause them to rethink their world view． Information is available in a wide variety of reading levels because magazines are written for every audience imaginable． Many publications cover the same material in different writing styles that might make it easier for your child to comprehend．
Magazine Activities
Reading magazines as a family can be used to introduce each other to the various interests that each family member possesses． When your children are finished with their magazines， encourage them to pass their issue on to a sibling or other family member．
Once each family member has finished reading each magazine， you can use them for art and writing projects． These projects are for family members of all ages：
1． Cut out pictures to help your preschool and kindergarten children learn their alphabet， numbers， and colors．
2． （3） Paste the picture at the top of a page and have them write a story about what is happening or what the picture represents．
3． Clip pictures to create a collage． Many teenagers love using their artistic talents to collage．
（4） The skills that students utilize and strengthen when reading magazines can be applied to higher level reading and other academic subjects． Encouraging your child to read by giving them a magazine subscription could cause them to take the leap from being a reluctant reader to a voracious page﹣turner．
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Color is fundamental in home design-something you'll always have in every room. A grasp of how to manage color in your spaces is one of the first steps to creating rooms you'll love to live in. Do you want a room that's full of life? Or are you just looking for a place to relax after a long day?___36_____, color is the key to making a room feel the way you want it to feel.
Over the years, there have been a number of different techniques to help designers approach this important point.___37_____, they can get a little complex. But good news is that there're really only three kinds of decisions you need to make about color in your home: the small ones, the medium ones, and the large ones.
____38____.They're the little spots of color like throw pillows, mirrors and baskets that most of us use to add visual interest to our rooms. Less tiring than painting your walls and less expensive than buying a colorful sofa, small color choices bring with them the significant benefit of being easily changeable.
Medium color choices are generally furniture pieces such as sofas, dinner tables or bookshelves.___39_____.They require a bigger commitment than smaller ones, and they have a more powerful effect on the feeling of a space.
The large color decision in your rooms concern the walls, ceilings, and floors. Whether you're looking at wallpaper or paint, the time, effort and relative expense put into it are significant.___40_____.
| A． | While all of them are useful |
| B． | Whatever you're looking for |
| C． | If you're experimenting with a color |
| D． | Small color choices are the ones we're most familiar with |
| E． | It's not really a good idea to use too many small color pieces |
| F． | So it pays to be sure, because you want to get it right the first time |
| G． | Color choices in this range are a step up from the small ones in two major ways |
A Few Tips for Self﹣Acceptance
We all want it …to accept and love ourselves．But at times it seems too difficult and too far out of reach．（1） Here's a handful of ways that will set you in the right direction．
●（2） Do not follow the people who make you feel not﹣good﹣enough．Why do you follow them？Are you hoping that eventually you will feel empowered because your life is better than theirs？Know that your life is your own；you are the only you in this world．
●Forgive yourself for mistakes that you have made．We are often ashamed of our shortcomings，our mistakes and our failures．（3） You will make mistakes，time and time again．Rather than getting caught up in how you could have done better，why not offer yourself a compassionate （有同情心） response？"That didn't go as planned．But，I tried my best．"
●Recognize all of your strengths．Write them down in a journal．Begin to train your brain to look at strength before weakness．List all of your accomplishments and achievements．You have a job，earned your degree，and you got out of bed today．（4）
●Now that you've listed your strengths，list your imperfections．Turn the page in your journal．Put into words why you feel unworthy，why you don't feel good enough．Now，read these words back to yourself．（5） Turn to a page in your journal to your list of strengths and achievements．See how awesome you are？
| A． |
Feeling upset again？ |
| B． |
Where do you start？ |
| C． |
Nothing is too small to celebrate． |
| D． |
Remember， you are only human． |
| E． |
Set an intention for self﹣acceptance． |
| F． |
Stop comparing yourself with others． |
| G． |
When does the comparison game start？ |
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Taking good notes is a time-saving skill that will help you to become a better student in several ways . Second, your notes are excellent materials to refer to when you are studying for a test. Third, note-taking offers variety to your study time and helps you to hold your interest.
You will want to take notes during classroom discussions and while reading a textbook or doing research for a report. .Whenever or however you take notes, keep in mind that note-taking is a selective process.
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The following methods may work best for you.
●Read the text quickly to find the main facts and ideas in it.
●Carefully read the text and watch for words that can show main points and supporting facts.
● Write your notes in your own words.
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● Note any questions or ideas you may have about what was said or written.
As you take notes, you may want to use your own shorthand(速记). When you do, be sure that you understand your symbols and that you use them all the time. .
| A．Use words, not complete sentences. |
| B．There are three practical note-taking methods. |
| C．You must write your notes on separate paper. |
| D．Otherwise, you may not be able to read your notes later. |
E. you will also want to develop your own method for taking notes.
F. That means you must first decide what is important enough to include in your notes.
G. First, the simple act of writing something down makes it easier for you to understand and remember it.
Getting your children to study can be a little like getting them to eat their vegetables. Make a study time and have it at the same time every day. This will help your kids to learn to schedule their day and will give them a sense of control over how they spend their time.
Allow them to study in blocks of time, such as for half an hour with a five-minute break in the middle. Ideal (理想的)study times are after dinner or right after school before dinner.
Never allow your children to study in front of the television, as that will encourage passive activity. You’ll also need to help your kids find the right place to study. After you’ve set up a good study time for little learners, set up a good place where they can get those creative juices flowing.
Make sure there is a table or a desk and a comfortable chair.
This includes helping them out with their homework sometimes and being there for them with the answers to any questions. The input you give your children during study periods will help form a bond and help make studying enjoyable.
| A．Hold them to the schedule they create for themselves. |
| B．Pick a place where your children can study properly. |
| C．Keep the atmosphere light and offer lots of encouragement, too. |
| D．One of the best ways to form good study habits for your kids is to design a schedule that they keep to. |
E. Try to stop this bad habit by offering some sort of reward.
F. Instead, use TV as a treat or a reward when the homework is completed.
G. Finally, spend time with your kids when they’re studying.
Article writing has been a way of conveying information through the web. If you’ re a writer, being able to let them stay on your article for more than two seconds is already a success. Your writing style can create more readers for your content if you know how to catch the attention of readers.
Be Direct-to-the-Point
Website writing differs from print writing. People do not want to spend much time on a website because they want to get the information they need.
Be Informative
Articles for web content are briefly written. They flesh out the information without decorations. Be sure that your articles are not confusingly worded. Make sure you organize your facts logically so that your reader can effectively process them.
Be ConversationalBe conversational so that readers can grasp what you mean in your article. With quality content, engage your readers so that your article will have that personal and human touch.
Be Connected
Most article writers just place sentences that state a certain fact to form a paragraph. However, in readers’ hopes, these writers fail to establish a human connection. So it is important to make the connection smooth and not abrupt.
| A．Stay away from decorations when writing online content. |
| B．Most readers like to read articles that“speak”to them. |
| C．Connection will allow the readers’ minds to effectively process what is written. |
| D．Get to your point directly so that your readers can process the information. |
E. Here are some important points to consider before writing online.
F. Article writing is a fun way of establishing a connection with a reader and a writer.
G. Complex sentences tend to wrongly lead your reader and make them confused.
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