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1、3.10期Alex 口语预测班课前提醒为确保学习质量，请使用台式机或笔记本电脑上课；使用手机或平板电脑无法查看ppt请在课前关闭电脑中其他占用网络资源的程序，如迅雷，风行等，确保网络畅通请在课前安装好YY语音，并找到80306频道；请提前10分钟进入 “口语救生圈Alex高分口语预测班”教室请准备耳机和麦克风，方便课上于Alex老师互动请准备笔和本，认真做笔记 课件会在课前1个小时左右发送给大家，如条件允许，可以打印出来，直接将笔记记在ppt上准备点喝的东西，时刻保持最佳听课状态课上请积极参与和Alex老师的互动，积极回答问题；有疑问也请积极提出，别害羞，如果这个问题你想进一步了解，一定也有其

2、他同学和你有一样的想法请准备一个不超过30秒钟的英文自我介绍，让我们认识彼此，结伴前行Why Alex？Stayed vs. livedStanding on the stage vs. being with studentsCopyright protectedTrust me! You are in good hands!The test formatIELTS SpeakingIntro (30 sec)ID check3-4 QsP1 (4-5 min)Topic 1: 4 Qs Topic 2: 4 QsTopic 3: 4 QsP2 (3-4 min)Prep 50 seconds

3、Monologue 2 minPossibly 1-2 follow up Qs, 1 minP3 (4-5 min)Topic 1: 4 QsTopic 2: 4 QsThe marking criteriaTypical examplesFluency and Coherence6Vocabulary6Grammar5Pronunciation6Overall (23/4 =5.75)5.5Fluency and Coherence5Vocabulary6Grammar5Pronunciation6Overall (22/4 =5.5)5.5Fluency and Coherence5Vo

4、cabulary5Grammar5Pronunciation6Overall (21/4 =5.25)52014年3-4月题库Part1 (30)Tier 1 (3)：work or studies, hometown, homeTier 2 (14): language study and dictionaries, public transport and train travel, rain, computers, punctuality, animals, Music and singing, TV, clothes, cooking, shopping, birthdays, bic

5、ycles, History Tier 3 (14): sunshine, parties, politeness, photo, relatives, plants, the news, walking, weather and climate, leisure time, the internet, high school, outdoor activitiesPart 2&3 (47)Person (related) (8): an intelligent person, an old friend (occasion you met him), an old person (sth y

6、ou enjoying doing with him), a comic actor, a person who helped you, conversation with a stranger, a person who you like to spend time with, a famous personPlace (9) : a place where you learnt another culture, a park, a restaurant, a place near water, a building, a tourist attraction, a place far aw

7、ay (a foreign place you wanna visit), a time you moved, a house or apartmentPart 2&3 (47)Events/activities (11): a sport, a group, an occasion you forgot sth, a time u were busy, an event that changed your life, a positive experience when u were a teen, an important decision, a future plan, a specia

8、l meal, A sports event, A competitiona season, an important letter, clothes for special occasions, artwork, a family business,sth you cant live without, a book, a photo, a website, a TV programObjects (19) : a subject you enjoyed studying/you gave information about, a high school subject you dislike

9、d, a film you disliked, an ad, sth you saved for, a childhood gift, a national product, an old object, sth that help u learn a foreign language, How do we conquer themSkills assessedA wide range of speaking skills is assessed, including the ability to communicate opinions and information on everyday

10、 topics and common experiences and situations by answering a range of questions; the ability to speak at length on a given topic using appropriate language and organising ideas coherently; and the ability to express and justify opinions and to analyse, discuss and speculate about issues How do we co

11、nquer themChapter 1: a healthy body4 * P1 topics5 * P2&3 topics3 types of P1 Qs1 type of P3 Qs9 areas of our life30+47 topics20+4+8 types of Qs4 marking criteria1. A healthy bodyTopics coveredHealth = sport & exercise + food & dietPart 1: 16.bicycles; 26.walking; 31.outdoor activities; 13.cookingPar

12、t 2&3: 18. a sport; 19. a group; 27. a sports event; 28. a competition; 8. a famous person; P1 structure 1：Do you prefer A or B?Step 1 statement: I prefer verb-ing to/rather than verb-ing = I prefer to verb rather than verbStep 2 reason 1 + example: because A is much than B, especially when it comes

13、 to Step 3 reason 2: Besides, A is also than B. Do you prefer to travel by bike or by bus?Step 1 statement: I prefer cycling rather than travelling by bus.Step 2 reason 1 + example: because cycling is much more convenient than taking the bus, especially during peak hours. At least for one thing, we

14、dont get stuck in traffic jams. Step 3 reason 2: Besides, cycling is a better way for me to keep fit than all other means of transport, including buses. Do you prefer to cook at home or eat out?Step 1 statement: I prefer to rather than Step 2 reason 1 + example: because Step 3 reason 2: Besides Do y

15、ou prefer to cook at home or eat out?Step 1 statement: I prefer to cook at home rather than eat out. Step 2 reason 1 + example: because of my concerns on food safety issues. As you may have noticed, there has been an outburst of food safety scandals, such as the use of illegal cooking oil and fake m

16、eat. Cooking at home means I will have more control over the raw material, as compared to dining in a restaurant. Step 3 reason 2: Besides, it is actually a lot cheaper to cook at home. Would you prefer to go for a walk in the countryside or the city?123Would you prefer to go for a walk in the count

17、ryside or the city?Step 1 statement: As a matter of fact, I prefer to walk in the city rather than the countryside. Step 2 reason 1 + example: My reasons are quite straightforward. First and foremost, weve got nice parks and gardens in the city. I really dont see the need to drive a few hours to the

18、 countryside just for a walk. Step 3 reason 2: In addition, I feel more at ease when I walk in the city. I mean, I am more familiar with the city, I know what to do when things happen, say I get injured, or need to find sth to eat. Whereas in the countryside, I would be at a loss what to do. P1 stru

19、cture 2:Did you learn to do A when you were a child?Yes, I did, when I was years old, I guess. It was actually my who taught me to do A. He was incredibly encouraging but quite strict, because No, I didnt learn to do A when I was a child, because But I managed to learn A when Ifrom Bonus: Cleft sent

20、ence分裂句：一个简单句但通过一个主句+一个从句的形式表达 形式：it + be + X + 从句 Its cycling that helps me keep in shape.It was from my mum that I learnt cooking.It was not until I went abroad that I realized the importance of studying English.各种形式的cleft structureWh- 类:What I wanted was to lose 2kg in one month. 反 wh- 类:Losing 2

21、kg was what I wanted.All 类:All I wanted was to get back in shape.推论类：It is not that I wanna e a model. Its just that I want to look good. If-because类:If she cuts back on dinner, its because she wants to impress her boyfriend. Did you learn to cook when you were a child?Yes, I did, when I was 10 year

22、s old, I guess. It was actually my dad who taught me to cook. He was incredibly encouraging but quite strict, because he was convinced that cooking was the most important surviving skill, especially considering I am going abroad. No, I didnt learn to cook when I was little, because as the only child

23、 of the family, I was kinda spoiled. But a few months earlier, I learnt some basic cooking from my dad, who actually forced me into doing so, because he was convinced that cooking was the most important surviving skill, especially considering I am going abroad. Did you learn to ride a bicycle when y

24、ou were a child?Yes, I did, when I was years old, I guess. It was actually my who taught me to do A. He was incredibly encouraging but quite strict, because No, I didnt learn to do A when I was a child, because But I managed to learn A when Ifrom Did you learn to ride a bicycle when you were a child

25、?Yes, I did, when I was 6 years old, I guess. It was my father who taught me to ride a bicycle.He was incredibly encouraging but quite strict, because he was determined to teach me to ride before I started primary school. No, I didnt learn to bike when I was a child, because I lived so close to scho

26、ol, that I could just walk there. But I managed to learn cycling from my boyfriend last year. He was incredibly encouraging but quite strict, because he was determined to take me on a biking tour to Yunan before we graduate. P1 structure 3: Do people get enough A? No, in my opinion, people dont get

27、enough A.Most people, especially the , rarely All they do is The only time they do is probably In my opinion = in my view = the way I see it = I am quite convinced that = I strongly believe thatGroups of people: young kids/school children, young people/teenagers/adolescents, old people/the elderly,

28、office workers/white collars The +adj. (or past participle) = a certain group of people: the old, the young; the poor, the rich; the injured, the unemployedDo you think people in China spend enough time outdoors?No, in my opinion, people dont get enough time outdoors. Most people, especially office

29、workers, lead a sedentary lifestyle. All they do is sit in front of a computer all day along, and the only time they spend outdoors is probably when they wait for a bus. 网球 网球社 李娜 - 澳网 网球比赛 Describe a type of sport you like to do.Describe a group that you are part of (Describe a group that you would

30、 like to be part of) Describe a famous person who is important in your country. Describe a sports event that you took part in or watched. Describe a competition you would like to take part in. Describe a type of sport you like to do. （Describe a sport you are interested in.）You should say: when and

31、where you play it; how you play it; what equipment is needed; and explain what benefits you get from playing this sport.I am not a sporty person, but I do have a thing for tennis. (a sport I like to do is tennis)I recently joined a tennis club, which is organized by a group of senior students in our

32、 university. A dozen of amateurs like me get together once of week, to learn and play tennis.To play this sport, all I need is a racquet and some balls. As for why I like this particular sport, first and foremost, its a great way to keep fit. Over the last year or so, Ive been having a packed timeta

33、ble and a sedentary lifestyle, which means I normally have to sit all day long either in the lecture room or in front of a computer. Not so long ago, I started to feel a bit insecure about my body. I felt that Id got more belly fat than a twenty year old is supposed to. It doesnt take long for me to

34、 realize that tennis is extremely effective when it comes to weight loss, because it is intense and brings the whole body into action. Believe it or not, I lost 2kg in one month, which was just aMAzing.Besides, tennis has exploded in China in the recent couple of years, learning to play tennis means

35、 I can better understand the exhilarating games that are broadcast on TV. Bonus: showing enthusiasmUse expressive languageIt was aMAzing!It was inCREdible!It was BREATHtaking!The crowd went WILD!Eye contact and body languagePut extra emphasis on the stressed syllables, say them slowly and more loudl

36、y Describe a group that you would like to be part of.You should say: what group it is who the members of this group are what this group does and explain why you would like to belong to this group.I would very much like to join a tennis club. I recently read in our school newsletter that a tennis clu

37、b is recruiting. It is organized by a group of senior students in our university, to help amateurs like me to learn and play tennis on a regular basis.As for why I would like to be part of this club, first and foremost, I felt the urge to exercise, and I heard tennis is an effective way to burn calo

38、ries. Over the last year or so, Ive been having a packed timetable and a sedentary lifestyle, which means I normally sit all day long either in the lecture room or in front of a computer. Not so long ago, I started to feel a bit insecure about my body. I felt that Id got more belly fat than a twenty

39、 year old is supposed to. Since Ive been hearing a lot of good things about tennis, I would like to join a club, especially one thats designed for amateurs, to learn and play tennis.Besides, tennis has exploded in China in the recent couple of years, joining a club like this means I can learn to und

40、erstand the exhilarating games that are broadcast on TV. Describe a famous person who is important in your country. You should say:who this person is; what he or she does; what you know about him or her; and explain why this person is important in your country.A famous person I would like to talk ab

41、out is Li Na, who is one of the hottest sport stars in China. To be more specific, she is the second best female tennis player in the world, according to her current ranking.She became well-known after she won the French Open in 2011, and has got increasingly prominent after her smashing victory in

42、Australian Open. She is certainly important in China, because she has made a tremendous contribution towards popularizing tennis in our country. First and foremost, theres been a soaring interest in tennis. Over onemillion people watched Li Na win the French Open, and nearly two million watched her

43、win the Australian Open. Because of her, people in China started to talk about tennis, and follow international tennis events. Whats more, there are a lot of people like me who have started to join TENnis clubs and learn to play tennis, and begun to see tennis as an option to work out. Our interest

44、in this new and exhilarating game can help smash our sedentary lifestyle.I truly believe such a dramatic development would never have happened without Li Na. Bonus: subjunctive moodSuch a dramatic development would never have happened without Li Na. If it werent for her, we wouldnt have seen such a

45、dramatic development in the popularity of tennis in China. Describe a sports event that you took part in or watched.You should say:what the event was (or, what the sport was) where it waswho was competing and explain how you felt about this event. I would like to talk about the Australian Open that

46、I recently watched live on TV.Its an annual tennis tournament which takes places in Melbourne every January. I watched the final, between a girl from Slovakia (a Eastern European girl) and Li Na, who is the second best female tennis player in the world, according to her current ranking.As for my fee

47、lings, well, first of all, it was so exhilarating. Even though I didnt understand too much about the game, I could feel her strength and determination. At that time, the world had extremely high hopes on her, which I was sure, gave her huge pressure. As a result, she didnt get off to a good start. B

48、ut gradually, she started to find her mental strength, and fought back. I have to say, it was truly a battle of the mind as much as the body.Besides, I also felt proud. When she won, the crowd went WILD. Seeing a Chinese player win the champion was truly touching. Describe a competition you would li

49、ke to take part in. You should say: what the competition is; what preparation you need to make for this competition; how you would practice for it; and explain why you would like to take part in it.I would like to take part in the annual tennis competition organized by our university.To prepare for

50、this competition, Ive already joined a tennis club, where professional coaches help train us on a weekly basis.And needless to say, I would practice really hard for it. Ive set myself a training plan, that I will go practicing every other day, come rain or shine. As for the reasons why I would like

51、to take part in this competition, well, first and foremost, I was inspired by Li Na, one of the best tennis players in the world. I watched her win the Australian Open, and it was so exhilarating. I am not trying to be as professional as she is, I just wish I could have her strength and determinatio

52、n. Though I am only competing at the beginner level, I believe the coming competition would be a battle of the mind as much as the body. I hope I would be able to cultivate my mental strength, and apply that in everything I do.Besides, the winner of the competition would get an amazing award - an al

53、l-year unlimited pass to the tennis court, which is something Ive been dreaming for a long time. Well, figures crossed!P3 structure 1: giving opinionsDo you think/feel/believe that(what do you think about the idea that )people should do sthit is suitable/acceptable that sth is done in a particular w

54、ayFrequent Questions:(sport & competition) Do you think competition (in general) at school is good for children? Do you think famous people have an obligation to set a good example? (Online social groups) Do you think online groups are good places for making friends?Yes absolutely. Yes, certainly; Y

55、es, definitely;No, certainly not; No, absolutely notI am aware of such as A and B. But I believe that (repeat Qs) . I am convinced that In my opinion/view; from my perspective; the way I see itTo the best of my knowledge; as far as I know; as far as I am awareBecause it is good for Because it is ess

56、ential/vital/importantIt helps create ; it contributes to ; it provides; it establishes; it attracts; it allows;It makes a lot easier/less painful/more entertaining/more meaningfulFor example For instance; Take as an example; Let me give an exampleBecause it could have a bad/negative effect on It wo

57、uld be inappropriate to It is unfair/unethical/immoral to Its unreasonable to Its not necessary to It could be harmful/detrimental to Do you think online groups are good places for making friends?Yes, I think so.I am aware of the problems of making friends online, such as not knowing who they really

58、 are. But I do believe online groups are good places for making new friends. Because most of us have a relatively narrow social circle, social media provide us opportunities to find more like-minded people. For example, Ive been preparing for the IELTS test. Joining groups on renren and weibo, which

59、 by the way are the Chinese equivalents of facebook and twitter, Ive found a lot of students who are going through the same things, having the same fears, and trying to e the same difficulties. Ive been having a lot of fun with them, you know, studying and “complaining” together. I wouldnt have been

60、 able to make it through, if it werent for my online pals. Do you think competition at school is good for children? No, I dont think so. I am aware of the benefits of competition, such as encouraging them to learn and promoting excellence. But the way I see it, competition between children isnt good