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雅思剧场雅思口语听力绝佳素材 安娜职场记之二:面试
这是一套非常经典的BBClearningEnglish节目,名叫english at work,讲述的是一个名叫anna的职场菜鸟如何一步一步成为人生赢家的故事。为什么说它是极好的雅思口语听力素材,因为首先bbc出品必属精品,其次它以职场作为背景,涵盖了各种生活中可能遇到的场景,对话丰富且风趣,每集长度适中(约4分钟),难度上可以说跟雅思的口语/听力相当,此外,它可以说是紧张的雅思备考复习中非常轻松的调剂品,可听,可模仿,可当成一个励志热血的故事。it is all your choice.
本系列BBC短剧讲解及下载汇总传送门
注:本期节目音频及文本下载传送门,建议下载来,边听边看环球教育雅思君为你品出雅思口语的“面试之道”。
Episode 1: interview
第一集:面试,一起来看看关于面试的用语。
注:Narrator:上帝视野旁白者,anna的守护神;anna:我们的职场小菜鸟,显然是个妹子;Paul:面试官,将是她未来的boss;Denise:安娜未来的同事
Narrator: Hold tight please! This is Anna, on a bus going to an interview for a job as a sales executive at Tip Top Trading – one of London's fastest growing companies. How are you feeling Anna?
Anna:Oh, a little nervous but I really want this job.
Narrator:Well don't worry Anna, as long as you say the right things, you'll be fine.
Anna:The right things!? Like what?
Narrator:You need to sell yourself, be confident, not arrogant and give examples.
Like: A good example that comes to mind.
I'm particularly proud of.
Timekeeping is important to me.
Anna:Oh right. Thanks. Perhaps you can come with me?
Narrator:Sorry Anna, you're on your own now – but we'll be listening in. Look!
You've just arrived. Good luck!
Paul:Come in. Hello, I'm Paul, the Manager of Tip Top Trading. And you must
be….?
Anna:It's Anna.
Paul:Yes, very good. Thanks for coming. Now somewhere in this pile, I've got
your CV…
Anna:Err, is that it there?
Paul:Oh yes, thanks Hannah. Your qualifications look impressive but what sales experience can you bring to our company?
Anna:I worked in a shop once.
Narrator:Ohhh Anna! Sell yourself. Give a good example!
Anna:Oh right…mmm….well a good example that comes to mind is when I was involved with a campaign to promote and sell a new range of clothes – I loved doing it and it was…
Denise:Oh sorry, excuse me, here's your tea Paul.
Paul:Thanks Denise. Now Anna, it looks like you've achieved a lot during your time at university. Could you give me an example of good team working during your time there?
Denise:Sorry! I forgot the sugar.
Paul:Thank you Denise.
Anna:Hmm, so you want an example? I was the treasurer of the debating society at university. That was OK I suppose.
Narrator:Come on Anna. Be more enthusiastic – the debating society is exciting!
Anna:I mean… I'm particularly proud of how I organised the finances for the debating society. We had a very small budget and I had to make decisions on what to buy.
Narrator:I like it! "I'm particularly proud of" - Positive but not boasting. You're doing well.
Paul:Very impressive – so you're a good planner Anna! We like organised people here... ooops, silly me. I seemed to have spilt tea over your CV.
Anna:Oh, do you need some help?
Paul:Oh no…I'm sure it'll dry out… carry on please…
Anna:Also… timekeeping is important to me…
Narrator:"Timekeeping is important to me" – that's good!
Anna:I always try to complete my work on time. At university I never handed my assignments in late.
Paul:That's good to hear. We like punctuality here…
Denise:Excuse me Paul. Sorry it's a bit late – but I thought you might like a biscuit with your tea.
Paul:Hmm thanks….oh lovely, custard creams… mmm. Now Hannah, finally I wanted to ask you what exactly made you apply for this job at this company?
Anna:Errrr… ooo… well. The reason I applied is….
Narrator:Yes, yes, yes Anna? Do you need a bit more time to think?
Anna:Errr…mmm…
Narrator: What's she going to say? How would you answer that? Join us next time to find out. Before we go, here's a reminder of some of the great lines Anna's used today…
优秀词汇与表达
A good example that comes to mind I'm particularly proud of.
Timekeeping is important to me.
organise the finances 管理财务
debating society 辩论社
当然还有跟雅思口语面试一样适用的职场面试原则:
sell yourself, be confident, not arrogant and give examples.
推销自己,自信,忌傲慢,讲实例
安娜的高光时刻,也是她的“雅思口语考试涨分点”
Q:Could you give me an example of good team working during your time there?
paul的这个问题,顺理成章,但是也让安娜措不及防,就像雅思口语考试一样,我们是不擅于对具体实例的描述,因为那需要良好的细节描述能力,这是语言的一个硬实力,不是背模板,背机经,背些高分词汇就能解决的。
A:Hmm, so you want an example? I was the treasurer of the debating society at university. That was OK I suppose.
这是紧张之下,她最初下意识的回答。在被提点之后,anna显然意识到了,她的这个回答的不足:Be more enthusiastic。所以,她立刻改进了自己的回答,这是一个从6-7+的提升,请看。
A:Hmm, so you want an example? I was the treasurer of the debating society at university. That was OK I suppose.I mean… I'm particularly proud of how I organised the finances for the debating society. We had a very small budget and I had to make decisions on what to buy.
显然,在补充之后,实例就较为清晰了,整个答案较为完整。面试官,或者说考官,一般都会带有一点怀疑的态度来对待烤鸭,因为,烤鸭的答题套路太多,考官已经是只能通过较为深入和陌生的提问,逼迫烤鸭做出临场回答,从而真实地检测出烤鸭的语言水平了。烤鸭们,要学习anna同学临危不乱的心态啊!
不过,在面对paul丢出的最后一个棘手的问题:finally I wanted to ask you what exactly made you apply for this job at this company?面对这个终极提问,安娜将如何完美作答呢?请看下回分解:The Interruption。
本期节目音频及文本下载传送门
雅思写作口语提分最佳伴侣 考官观点语料库:环境
雅思考官simon应该大多数备考过一段时间的雅思考生都有所耳闻。他的雅思大小作文范文是受坊间追捧的必备写作资料,但是即使是在这偏偏都满分的高能辅助下,为何众人的雅思写作分数一直还是最不愿意提起的伤痛?其实在范文的背后,支撑整个范文的“血肉”的是对于特定话题的简明有力的观点集。正是有了这些观点作为基础,才有可能以此作为展开,写出一篇有说服力的良心之作。所以,范文背后是观点语料库!一起来看看今天的话题:environment!
传送门:雅思考官写作口语观点语料录第一辑
Environment 环境
Global warming 全球变暖
Gases such as carbon dioxide trap heat from the sun
This causes global temperatures to rise
This process is known as the greenhouse effect
Human activity is a major factor in the rise of the greenhouse gases
Factories and vehicles produce emissions and exhaust fumes
Many developing countries are becoming industrialized
The number of cars on our streets is growing
Cheap air travel is allowing more people to fly
Effects of Global Warming
Global warming will have a significant impact on our planet
Rising temperature will cause melting of the polar ice caps
Sea levels will rise
We can expect more extreme weather conditions
Flooding and droughts may become more common
Impacts of humans on the environment 人类对环境的影响
The increasing world population is putting pressure on natural resources
Fossil fuels like oil and gas are running out
We are destroying wildlife habitats
We have cut down enormous areas of rainforest
This has led to the extinction of many species of animals and plants
Solutions to environment problems 环境问题的解决办法
Governments could introduce laws to limit emissions from factories
They should invest in renewable energy from solar, wind or water power
They could impose “green taxes” on drivers and airlines companies
Government campaigns should promote recycling
Natural areas and wild animals should be protected
Individuals should also try to be greener
We should take fewer flights abroad for holidays
We should take public transport rather than driving
We should choose products with less packaging
We should recycle as much as possible
Waste/rubbish 垃圾废物
The amount of waster we produce has increased
This problem is a result of our consumer culture
Products are not made to last
If something breaks, we throw it way and buy a new one
Advertisers encourage is to buy the newest fashions
Packaging is an important part of selling
Most foods are sold in non-biodegradable plastics packaging
The amount of household waste is growing
This waste ends up in landfill sites
Litter 乱丢垃圾
People do not think about the consequences of dropping rubbish
They assume that somebody is pad to clean the streets
Plastic packaging does not break down easily
Most of the litter seen on streets is fast food packaging
Recycling and other solutions 循环利用及其他解决办法
Companies should make goods that last longer
They should not use so much packaging
Governments should be stricter, about waster produced by companies
They should put legal limits on packaging
Consumers should avoid buying over-packaged products We should recycle and reuse useful materials.
There are collection banks for glass, paper and plastic bottles
Households can use several rubbish bins to separate waste
Recycling saves energy and raw materials.
Nuclear Power: Positives 核能
There are several benefits to build more nuclear power stations
Fossil fuel like oil and gas are running out
Nuclear power is a sustainable energy source
It can be used to produce electricity without wasting natural resources
It could be replace the use of natural resources like coal, oil or gas
Nuclear power stations are cleaner than fossil fuel power stations
They could help to reduce carbon emissions that cause global warming The risks of accidents are being reduced
Nuclear Power: negatives
Opponents of nuclear power worry about the safety of power stations
The building of new nuclear power stations is unpopular
Nobody wants to live near one
Nuclear waste disposal is a significant problem
There is currently no way to decontaminate radioactive material
People worry that terrorists could steal radioactive materials
It is safer to produce energy from solar, wind or water power.
相关“环境类”话题雅思写作历史真题
环境问题太大了,以至于只有政府才能解决 Environmental problems are too big for individual people to address. Do you agree or disagree?
政府,企业和个人,谁该为环境问题负责 Some people believe that environmental problems are too big for individuals to deal with, while others think that the problems cannot be solved unless individuals take some actions. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
环境污染是否是经济发展不可避免的过程 Some people think pollution and damage of environment are resulted from a country developing and becoming richer, and this is hard to be avoided. To what extent do you agree or disagree?