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Q：How has technology changed our life? 科技如何改变了生活 P3

A: many things have been changed due to technology;

for instance, in the past, we used to do many things in an offline way, like
buying tickets or paying utilities;
but now, we tend to solve those issues on apps, like Alipay or Wechat, since it
is convenient to transfer money and top up via apps.
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2 词缀为-y 的地道口语形容词 foundational; educational/

Information informative

词汇 替代 例句
Handy Convenient I prefer reading electronic books, since it is
handy to carry a mobile library with me wherever I
go
Roomy Spacious My favorite room in my apartment is my bedroom,
since it is roomy and cozy. (comfy and homey)
Pricy Expensive Some people tend to show off wealth by wearing
pricy watches. Satisfy xxx vanity
Speedy Fast Shopping online is convenient, since delivery is
speedy.
Comfy/cozy Comfortable I like sitting on the couch, since it is comfy and
cozy
Tasty/delish Delicious The homemade food is nutritious and delish
Palatable
Brainy Smart My cousin is born brainy
Clumsy Unhandy I am not good at dancing, since I am clumsy
Drowsy Sleepy I prefer studying in the evening, since I feel
drowsy if I study in the morning
Bossy Dominating I like working with my mum, since she is not bossy
at all.

食物类相关

The oyster is juicy 多汁的； the steak is chewy 有嚼劲的; the candy is
gooey=sticky 粘的； the fried chicken is crispy=crunchy 脆的 ; the bread is
creamy 奶味足的； the dish is fatty = oily=greasy 油腻的；veggies are nutritious
有营养的

形容人

Showy 爱炫的 (well-off=wealthy)；cheeky 脸皮厚的；rosy cheeks 红扑扑的脸；dodgy

狡猾的，耍小聪明的；skinny = boney 瘦的；slim 苗条的； Dizzy=faint 头晕的；pushy
=driven 有上进心的(profit-driven; purpose-driven )；nerdy(smart pants) 书呆子的；
silly 傻 的 ； sissy 娘 娘 腔 的 男 子 ， 胆 小 鬼 ； manly/girly 男 / 女 子 气 概 的
(childish/babyish)；chunky/stocky 矮壮的；curvy 身材好的（busty leggy bonny） hairy
毛发多的 ; Picky 挑剔的；fussy = 事多的 (it is refundable within 7 days, it means
that we can return or refund without any fuss 七天之内包退换可以这么说)； high
maintenance 难以取悦的； jokey 快乐的(be over the moon)；wordy = talkative =
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talky (he will barely pause and catch a breath between sentences) 爱说的；needy
= poor 穷的，需要关注的；moody = emotional 情绪多变的；多愁善感的 sentimental ；
tipsy 微醺的 (he was intoxicated 烂醉的)；

形容东西

flashy = tacky 俗气；classy =top notch 上等的/top tier 顶尖的 ; corny 乡村气息
（the village is rustic）的; hilarious 搞笑的；catchy tune (I can sing along with
it naturally 顺口的调调)；pointy 尖的；floppy 邋遢，松软的；messy 乱的；nasty 肮
脏的；smelly=stinky 臭味的；stingy 小气的；creepy = scary 吓人的；tricky =difficult
难的; risky = dangerous 有风险的；leafy = lush 茂密的；shiny = bright 闪亮的；
Rusty 生锈的，不顺口的；rustic view 乡村淳朴场景；teeny-tiny details 小小的细节；
bumpy 颠簸的(no matter how bumpy the road ahead of me is, I will hang in there
until the last moment)；dusty 灰尘的；sporty 运动范的；

天气类

Snowy 有雪的；chilly = freezing 冷的; foggy = misty 雾蒙蒙的; smoky 呛人的；haze，

hazy 有雾霾的；stuffy 闷热的；drippy 多雨潮湿的；icy 结冰的；

3 口语常用 Idiom 15 句

1 All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy 劳逸结合

Q：How can people balance life and work? 浪费时间的活动
A：basically, people can do a range of things to achieve such a balance. first of
all, they have to understand the importance of work-life balance, just as a saying
goes, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy; or we would face consequences
if there is no balance.

2 Birds of a feather flock together 人以群分

Q：Do older people and younger people use same kinds of social media apps? 社交
媒体常刷到的人
A：I guess they tend to use different kinds of social media apps; to be more
specific, young generation is likely to be attracted by something that is
fashionable or trendy; while seniors might pay attention to something that is
more traditional or old-school; that’s why they use different types of apps
accordingly; just as a saying goes, birds of a feather flock together;

3 Variety is the spice of life 变化让生活多彩 spice life up;

Q：Why do some people want to go to college far away from home? 去过的新地方
A: From my perspective, people do it with different incentives; for instance, by
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studying far away from their home, they can experience different sorts of
languages, lifestyle and cultures; after all, variety is the spice of life.

4. A life without a goal or ambition is like a ship without a compass 没有指引的

人生就像失去了指南针的船只
Q：Why are some people very ambitious in their work? 壮志未酬
A: It is interesting to see that some people are very ambitious about their work,
especially given the competitiveness in society, people need to work hard to get
ahead to secure advantages, like gaining fame or fortune, getting promoted and
so forth. or they would be lost and drifting, as a saying goes, A life without a
goal or ambition is like a ship without a compass

5. Two heads are better than one 三个臭皮匠顶个诸葛亮

Q：Which is easier, making a decision by yourself or making a decision after
group discussion? 做过的困难决定
A: Between two of them, I guess the latter one is better, especially when I need
to make a critical decision, I normally turn to experienced people for help. or,
my personal opinion tends to be biased or one-sided; that's why people often say
that two heads are better than one.

6. the early bird catches the worm 早起的鸟儿有虫吃

Q: Why do people get up early? 早起的经历 or What kinds of occasions need people
to arrive early?
A: People get up early for a range of reasons, like doing morning-shift jobs,
catching early flight, attending classes or meetings in the morning; Besides, some
people are used to getting up early to start a day earlier, especially as seniors.
one more to mention, just as a saying goes, the early bird catches the worm, and
by getting up early, they could make full use of time to work or study.

7. think out of the box 打破常规

Q：Do you think you are a creative person? 机智解决问题的人
A: I consider myself to be a creative person in most cases
since I am good at creative thinking and lateral thinking 发散思维,especially
when I run into challenges or difficulties, I can always think out of the box to
come up with new ideas or solutions

8 put yourself into others' shoes 设身处地为他人考虑

Q：Why do some people refuse to abide by rules? 不喜欢的规则
A: I guess reasons are no more than the following ones; for instance, due to the
fact that they lack quality and empathy/compassion, they tend to be selfish and
they ignore the social rules that everyone should obey. when they take things
for granted, they wouldn't put themselves into others' shoes.

9 To turn over a new leaf 开启新的篇章

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Q：Why do people make new year's resolution? 为什么要有新年愿望？

A: I suppose that new year's resolution could bring inspiration and
motivation; since new year can be a fresh start 全新的开始 to turn over a new leaf,
and it is time to let the bygones be bygones 过去的既往不咎了

10 To spring into action/spring to life 行动起来，勃勃生机

Q：Is making a plan important? 制定计划重要吗 action speaks louder than words
A: undoubtedly, making a plan is crucial; especially when it comes to the new
chapter of life, and a plan for the whole year could make people spring into
action/spring to life; just as a saying goes, a life without a goal or plan is
like a ship without a compass. 没有目标和计划的人生就像没有指南针的船一样。

11 读万卷书不如行万里路
Q: Do you like traveling?
A: There is a saying in my country, stating that “reading a thousand books is
not as good as traveling a thousand miles”, so, apparently traveling can be
regarded as a way to broaden horizons and enrich experience; after all, SEEING
IS BELIEVING 眼见为实;

12 一日之计在于晨
Q: Do you prefer to study in the morning or in the evening?
A: Let me see, I suppose the time of morning is really ideal for reading and
meditation, like a saying goes, “an hour in the morning is worth two in the
evening”.

13 千里之行，始于足下/好的开始是成功的一半
Q: Is making plan important?
A: There is no doubt that a good plan is essential for any success, since “a
journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”/well begun is half done 好
的开始是成功的一半; without it, we would lose focus and direction easily.

14 加把劲
Q: Describe a difficult thing you did
A：... after being determined to study abroad, I worked around the clock to do
many things, like my exam prep 考试备考 and university application; meanwhile, I
experienced issues of all kinds, like stress, anxiety, frustration and even
loneliness; while every time when I felt tired, I always told myself to hang in
there 坚持 and go the extra mile 加把劲.

15 Off the hook 摆脱了困境

Q：A time you did something difficult
A: ..., eventually, I was so relieved 松了一口气 when the naught kid was picked
up by his Mum, and I finally was off the hook, since I did everything I could to
take care of him.
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4 Part2 常用经典背诵 20 句

1 The small island cradles a rich variety of landscapes, culture, villages and
colors.
这个小岛孕育了丰富的自然风景，文化，村庄和色彩
2 We can just sit back and take in the endless views and colorful sunsets
我们可以放松地欣赏无边的美景和五彩斑斓的落日
3 Venice is an ideal spot for relaxation, adventure and romance
威尼斯是一个集休闲，冒险和浪漫与一体的一个完美的度假胜地
4 As a recognized world cultural heritage site, this ancient town can offer us
different experience with its wealth of art and architectures.
作为一个世界知名的文化遗产圣地，这个古镇可以提供给我们不同的艺术和建筑的欣赏体验
5 The trip to Qingdao wouldn't be complete without tasting beer.
缺少了啤酒，青岛之行就不是完美的
6 There is no place like Venice for a vacation with different experience.
没有一个地方能像威尼斯这样提供给我们不同的体验
7 Through wandering through the oldest shopping mall, we can get a taste of what
Italian fashion is all about
当漫步在最古老的购物中心的时候，我们可以体会到意大利时尚的精髓
8 This church is a must-see site in this city
这个教堂也是一个必看的景点
9 Wulingyuan scenic and historic interest area is in Hunan province, which is a
UNESCO World Heritage site designated in 1992
武陵源是一个在湖南省的风景名胜区，在 1992 年被联合国教科文组织评为世界遗产圣地
10 The city is renowned for its tropical climate and diverse vegetation, now it
has emerged as a popular tourist destination.
这个城市是以热带气候和多样的植被而著称，现在已经成为一个受欢迎的旅游目的地
11 Hearing is one thing, yet seeing it upfront is a different story
听说是一回事，而身临其境却是另外一番风味
12 I can feel the warm wind on my face, witness the spectacular sights, smell
the new environment and taste their delicacies.
我可以感受到迎面的暖风，欣赏壮观的景色，呼吸新的环境和品尝他们的美食
13 I consider myself fortunate to have the chance to travel and relish the wonder
of a foreign land
我认为自己非常幸运能够有机会旅行并品味这片异国土地的风情
14 The decoration style is with the strong Chinese sensation, where traditional
paintings and antique furniture can be commonly found
这里的装修风格有着浓郁的中国风，传统的字画和古董家居随处可见
15 Siheyuan is a quintessence representing Chinese culture and architecture
四合院是一个可以代表中国文化和建筑的国粹
16 He/she can always explain something difficult and complicated in an easy and
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simple way that I can understand

他总是以一种我能理解的简单方式去明白那些很难很复杂的道理
17 Therefore, every time whenever I come across barriers and
challenges/bottleneck in my study or life，he/she will be the first one I turn
to for help
因此，只要我在生活学习中碰到障碍和挑战，他就是我第一个寻求帮助的人
18 Yao and his Yao foundation spare no effort to help the socially vulnerable
group, including drop-out students and victims who suffer from the loss of lives
and houses in the quake zone. Charitable
姚明和他的姚基金不遗余力地帮助那些社会弱势群体，包括了失学儿童和那些在地震中失去
生命和家园的人们
19 My cousin is able to get the hang of learning a new skill in the shortest
time
我的表弟总是能在最短的时间之内掌握学习一项新技能的窍门
20 Apart from being excellent in singing, Jay Chou is also good at composing,
performing, directing and playing musical instruments.

口语高分 quote50 句 (学有余力篇)

1 Art is not what you see, but what you make others see （Art 艺术）
艺术不是关于你所看到的，而你能够让别人看到的
2 A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others （Art 艺
术）
一个真正的艺术家不是被启发的，而是启发别人的那一位。
3 The best use of imagination is creativity; the worst use of imagination is
anxiety. （Art 艺术）
使用想象力最好的方式是产生创造力，最坏的方式是产生焦虑
4 Families are like branches on a tree, we grow in different directions, yet our
roots remain as one. （family member 家庭成员）
家庭成员就好像一棵树上不同的分支，尽管树枝朝着不同的方向生长，但是树根却是唯一的。
5 We don't meet people by accident. They are meant to cross our path for a reason.
（family member 家庭成员）
我们无论遇见谁都不是一个意外，肯定有一个原因让他们出现在我们的生命里。
6 Get lost in nature and you will find yourself （Travel 旅行）
当你在大自然里迷失的时候，你会找到真正的自己。
7 Leave mothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures, kill nothing but time
（Travel 旅行）
除了脚印什么也别留下，除了照片什么也别带走，除了消遣时光什么也不要伤害
8 A good teacher is like a candle, it consumes itself to light the way for others.
（teacher 老师）
一个好老师就像一个蜡烛，燃烧自己却照亮别人的路
9 It is a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together. （专业
Major）
美好的事莫过于你对你正在做的事业充满了激情
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10 In a world full of trends, I want to remain a classic. （服饰 Clothes）

在到处充满时尚的世界里，我选择成为经典
11 Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak. （服饰 Clothes）
风格是一种无需言语就能表明你是谁的方式
12 It is better to see something once than to hear about it a thousand times.
（旅行 Travel）
千言不如一见
13 We must take adventures in order to know where we truly belong （旅行 Travel）
只有经历了冒险，才能找到自己真正的归属
14 Travel makes one modest, since you will see what a tiny place you occupy in
the world. （旅行 Travel）
旅行可以让一个人谦卑，因为你发现了跟诺大的世界相比，我们真的太渺小了。
15 It feels good to be lost in the right direction. （旅行 Travel）
在正确的方向里迷失是一件很棒的事情
16 The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow （旅行 Travel）
今日的痛苦会变成明日的力量
17 Take every chance you get in life, because some things only happened once.
（dream 梦想）
抓住每一次机会，因为很多事情在你的人生当中只会出现一次。
18 Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, while others make
it happen. （dream 梦想）
有些人总是想看到某些事情发生，有人总是希望某些事情发生，而有些人会努力让梦想变成
现实。
19 If it doesn't challenge you, it won’t change you （dream 梦想）
如果这件事情没有挑战到你，那么它就根本不能改变你
20 Failure is a part of life. If you don't fail, you don't learn. If you don't
learn, you’ll never change. （dream 梦想）
失败是人生的一部分，如果你从不失败，你就不会有学习的机会，你也因此从来不会被改变。
21 The distance between your dream and reality is called action （dream 梦想）
梦想和现实之间的距离叫做—付诸实施
22 If you want something you never had, you have to do something you’ve never
done. （dream 梦想）
你想取得从来没有过的成就，你就需要尝试从来没有做过的事情。
23 I might be a slow walker, but I never go backwards. （dream 梦想）
我可能是个走路很慢的人，但是我从来不会走回头路
24 Stars can’t shine without darkness. （dream 梦想）
没有黑暗的衬托，哪来星光的璀璨？
25 I’m stronger because I had to be, I’m smarter because of my mistakes,
happier because of the sadness I’ve known, and now wiser because I learned.
（dream 梦想）
我很坚强是因为我没有后路，我很聪明是因为我不断犯错，我很快乐是因为我经历忧伤，我
有智慧是因为我不断学习。
26 Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. （dream 梦想）
曲径通幽
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27 I’ve failed over and over again in my life, that why I succeed. （dream 梦
想）
在我的生命中，我不断地失败，这就是我成功的原因
28 The quickest way to acquire self-confidence is to do exactly what you are
afraid to do. （dream 梦想）
获得自信最快的方式就是直面和努力做到你内心害怕的事情。
29 One of the happiest moments in life is when you find the courage to let go of
what you can’t change （dream 梦想）
生命中最美妙的瞬间之一就是你能够坦然接受那些你无法改变的事情。
30 A ship is always safe at shore, but that is not what it’s built for. （dream
梦想）
待在港湾里的船肯定是安全的，但那是建一艘船的目的所在吗？
31 You can choose courage or you can choose comfort, but you can’t choose both.
（dream 梦想）
勇气还是舒适，你只能选一样。
32 Growth is painful, change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying
stuck somewhere you don't belong. （dream 梦想）
成长是痛苦的，改变是痛苦的，但是这些都不如让你卡在一个根本不属于你的地方来的痛苦。
33 Chase the vision, not the money, the money will end up following you. （dream
梦想）
你应该追逐的是人生的愿景，而不是金钱，因为金钱终究还是会随你而来。
34 A child can teach an adult three things: to be happy for no reason, to always
be curious, and to fight tirelessly for something. （education 教育）
小孩子可以教给大人三件事情：1. 开心不需要理由；2. 永远充满好奇心； 3. 不达目标，
绝不善罢甘休
35 Life is like a piano the white keys represent happiness and the black shows
you sadness. But as you go through life’s journey, remember that the black keys
also make music. （education 教育）生命的旅程就好像钢琴的黑白键，白色代表快乐，
黑色代表忧伤，当你一路走来时会发现，缺乏了黑色的键，一个乐曲就无法谱写。
36 Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs: the future can be
better than the present, and I have the power to make it so. （education 教育）
几乎所有成功的人都具有两个初心：1. 未来肯定会比现在更美好； 2. 我拥有让未来变成
现实的能量。
37 Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and
then beat you with experience. （argument 争论）
不要和愚蠢的人争论，因为他们会把你拉到和他们一样的愚蠢等级，然后用多年蠢的经验打
败你。
38 If you can’t explain it to a six-year-old, you don't understand it yourself
at all. （argument 争论）
如果你不能跟一个六岁小孩解释清楚一个道理，那说明你根本就没有理解这个道理。
39 Education is not the learning of facts, it’s rather the training of the mind
to think. （education 教育）
教育的本质不是学到了知识，而是让大脑学会了如何思考。
40 Don't be disappointed if people refuse to help you, since you should be
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thankful to all those who said NO to you, because of them, you did it by your
own. （education 教育）
当人们拒绝帮助你的时候，不要失望，相反，你应该对他们当时对你说“不”感到感激，要
不是这样，你怎么能够凭借自己的能力成功呢？
41 Gossip dies when it hits a wise person’s ears （education 教育）
谣言止于智者
42 A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. （education 教
育）
一个从来不犯错的人是一个从来不去尝试新事物的人。
43 Everybody is a genius, but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,
it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. （education 教育）
每个人都是天才，但是如果你根据能否爬树来判断一条鱼的能力，那么你一生都会认为它是
愚蠢的。
44 The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the
ones that do. (People 人物)
只有那些疯狂到自认为可以改变世界的人，才可以真正地改变世界。
45 Deciding what not to do is as important as deciding what to do. (People 人物)
决定不做什么和决定做什么同样的重要。
46 A photography is the paus button of life （Photos 照片）
照片就是生活当中的暂停键
47 Photography is the only language that can be understood anywhere in the world
（Photos 照片）
照片是唯一一种在全世界各地都可以被理解的语言。
48 You will never have this day again, so make it count （happiness 幸福）
今日不再来，把握每一天
49 When someone else’s happiness is your happiness, that is love. （happiness
幸福）
如果你发现别人的快乐也是你的快乐，那就是爱。
50 Everyone deserves a second chance. （happiness 幸福）
每个人都应该拥有再来一次的机会。