Resources
- Anki vocabulary deck
- TestReady
- Some free mock exams
- Free test set everyday
Reading
- 兩篇文章，每篇 10 題
- 35 min
Listening
- 3 篇課堂演講，每篇 6 道問題
- 2 篇校園對話，每篇 5 道問題
- 36 min
Writing
- 整合寫作 1 則, 20 min
- 學術討論寫作 1 則, 10 min
- 30 min
Speaking
- 獨立題 1 則，準備 15 sec，回答 45 sec
- 整合題 3 則，準備 30 sec，回答 60 sec
- 16 min
Integrated Writing
Process
- 3 min for reading, 20 min for writing
- 先閱讀一篇文章（4～6段），再聽一段錄音，要寫一篇比較文章和演講的內容。
- 280 ~ 300字
Type
- 論證 : 閱讀內容提出三點論述，錄音提出三點反駁
e.g. “Explain how they oppose specific points made in the reading passage”
- 提問回應 : 閱讀內容提出三點疑問，錄音提出三點回應，
e.g “Explain how they answer the specific problems presented in the reading passage”
- 說明質疑 : 閱讀內容提出三種不同的觀點。錄音提出質疑
e.g. “Explain how they cast doubt on specific solutions presented in the reading passage”
Structure
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Introduction : 說明不需要太長，點出錄音的論點如何反駁段落的要旨
e.g.-1 The professor talks about… He counters the ideas presented in the passage by stating…
e.g.-2 In the lecture, the professor made several points about … the professor argues that … However, the reading passage contends that … Conversely, the professor holds the view that …
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Body : 按照筆記順序分別在三段指出相互對立的論點，不要直接把閱讀或錄音的原句複製到寫作內容中，要自己改寫，並且加上自己的觀點
e.g.-1 First, the author of the reading passage believes that… However, the professor in the lecture opposes this idea by stating that…
e.g.-2 Firstly, the professor states … which also indicates that … This counters what the passage indicates … Secondly, the professor holds that … Contrary to this view, the passage argues …
e.g.-3 The first point that the professor uses to cast doubt on the reading is that… The professor argues that … , namely, … In other words, … nevertheless, this idea directly contradicts what the passage indicates that is …
The second point the professor uses to cast doubt on the passage is that … However, the passage states that … , which is in sharp contrasts to the lecture.
Finally, the professor stated that … , differing from the statement of the passage. In other words … This directly contradicts what the reading passage indicates, because …
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Conclusion : 重述大概的要點，不要加入body paragraph沒有討論的觀點e.g.-1 In conclusion, the professor clearly identifies the weaknesses in the reading passage… He claims that … , whereas the reading materials make point that …
Taking notes
- 記下討論主題以及雙方對應的三個論點
- 閱讀的部份記關鍵字就好, 作答時還看得到文章
- 聽力正在播放時, 盡量詳細記下關鍵字, 播完後再補上一些細節
Time allocation
- 3 min for introduction
- 5 ~ 10 min for body
2 ~ 3 min for conclusion- 1 ~ 2 min for double check
Academic Writing
Process
- 10 min for writing
- 寫出對於教授問題的看法，並回應其他同學的意見，提出新的意見
- Build on the idea that have been mentioned
- Decide whether you agree or disagree with the statement
- Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion
- 150 ~ 200字
Structure - 1
- Response to classmate and State your opnion (2 sentences)
e.g.-1 … mentions … However, I personally believe that … because … e.g.-2 … mentions … I agree with this idea, but I would like to add that … e.g.-3 While I agree with … about … , I would like to add that … e.g.-4 Thought … has a good point that …, another key factor to consider is …
- Supporting details (2 ~ 3 sentences)
- Example (2 ~ 3 sentences)
- Conclusion (1 sentence )
e.g. Hence, …
Structure - 2
- General statement (1 sentence)
Everyone has different opinions about … Nowadays, most people agree that … Recently, there has been a debate as to … The topic of … has generated much disdcussion in recent years.
- State your opnion with supporting details (2 ~ 3 sentences)
Personally, I believe that … For example, … My personal belief is that … For instance, … Personally speaking, … , …
- Acknowledge the point of view of others, explain why you disagree/agree with them
I understand … concern over …, but I believe he misses another critical point. … I totally agree with … point about …, and I would like to add that … However, I have to admit that … makes a good point. …
- Conclusion (1 sentence )
…(reason), which is why I believe that …(point)
Time allocation
- 2 min for reading
- 7 min for writing
- 1 min for double check
Remind regrading the writing
Avoid
- Using unfamiliar words
- Including outside information
- Copying what was stated
- Leave without double check
- Mixing up verb tenses
Speaking
- 獨立題 1 則，準備 15 sec，回答 45 sec
- 整合題 3 則，準備 30 sec，回答 60 sec
- 16 min
Process
| Task | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Choice | - 15 sec to prepare - 45 sec to speak | - Agree or disagree with the statement. - Answer with two points and given the reason to support it. |
| Campus Annocument | - 45 ~ 50 sec to read - 1 ~ 1.5 min to listen - 30 sec to prepare - 60 sec to speak | - The listening involves two students making their points. - Briefly summarize the reading, and the rest summarize the conversation |
| General to Specific | - 45 ~ 50 sec to read - 1 ~ 1.5 min to listen - 30 sec to prepare - 60 sec to speak | - 閱讀: 專有名詞, 概念 - 聽力: 教授舉例說明 - 解釋文章主題，並且說明教授用什麼例子來解釋那個學術概念 |
| Academic Lecture | - 1 ~ 2 min to listen - 30 sec to prepare - 60 sec to speak | - Listen - Summarize the content |
Note
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Q1, Personal Choice
Reason 1, 2 One word for each reason
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Q2, Campus Announcement
Changes | +/- (Agree/Disagree) -------- + --------- Reason 1 | Reason 1 Reason 2 | Reason 2 -
Q3, General to Specific
Reading Topic | Listening Topic -------------- + --------- Definition | Detail 1 | Example 1 Detial 2 | Example 2 -
Q4, Academic Lecture
Topic Definition Example 1 Example 2
Template
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Q1, Personal Choice
I [agree/disagree] with the statement that … for two reasons.
To begin with, … . For example, … .
In addition, … . For instance, … .
(This is why I feel this way.)
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Q2, Campus Announcement
The campus annocument mentions that … . The letter that the student wrote mentions that … .
The man/woman in the conversation, however, disagrees with this idea. He/She thinks that … .
First of all, he/she points out that … .
Secondly, he/she mentions that … .
(This is why he/she feel this way.)
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Q3, General to Specific
The reading passage discusses the concept of … . It talks about … .
The professor in the listening gives an example. He/She talks about … .
(This example clearly illustrates the idea of … .)
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Q4, Academic Lecture
The lecture discusses … .
First, he/she mentions that … . The first … .
Besides that, … . The other … .
(These are the two … provided in the lecture.)
Scores
| 項目 | 目前分數 | 預期分數 | 要進步的分數 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 29 | 30 | 1 |
| Listening | 21 | 28 | 7 |
| Speaking | 18 | 26 | 8 |
| Writing | 21 | 26 | 4 |