英语中有一个很有名的学习方法,叫作“systemic learning 系统性学习”,任何考试,包括KET和PET考试其实可以分成几大主题,每个主题有自己需要掌握的vocabulary和sentences,然后围绕这些词汇和句子衍生出听力、阅读、写作、口语题,如果我们用系统性系统性学习,就能学得更轻松,甚至能猜到某个主题可能出什么样的题,考查我们什么能力,这是小E妈曾经被称为“考霸”的经验之谈。这篇文章,以KET和PET的国家(countries)主题为例,分享一些方法。

KET主题: Continents,Countries, Languages and Nationalities

PET主题:Continents,Countries, Georgraphy,Languages and Nationalities

重点词汇

先看KET的词汇

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KET国家考16个,7大洲的名称。

再看KET的词汇

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PET国家考24个,包括国家、民族、语言和首都,难度加大。

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PET除了七大洲之外,一些区域比如:加勒比和四大洋,还有一些关于地理的名词以及相关的形容词,难度大不少。

可能题型

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KET题型

听说读写四项中,KET的国家词汇听说读的机率大,但写的可能性不太大。除非是听力填空题。可能出现的地方:

1. Listening和Reading对话或短文中出现,会认会读即可。

2. Speaking中回答问题:

1)Where are you from?你来自哪里?

2)Tell me about your best friend or teacher. 说一说你最好的朋友/老师。

可以加分的说法是:My best friend/teacher is from Turkey. He/She teaches me Turkish. And he/she also speaks good English.

总之,这个主题的单词,在KET考试中涉及题型会比较简单。

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PET题型

这个主题的词汇涉及内容比较多,听说读写都有可能涉及。

以口语和写作为例:

  1. 仍然可能考与上面KET一样的内容。
  2. 其他问题比如:

1)What country are you from?

I come from China.

2)What nationality are you?

I am Chinese.

3)What languages do you speak?

I speak Chinese and English.

4)What other languages would you like to learn?

I'd like to learn Spanish because I love going on holiday to Spain.

5)Which countries have you visited?

I've been to several countries----Canada and the US in North America, Thailand and South Korea in Asia and several European countries, such as France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy. I have not been to other countries.

6)Which countries would you like to visit in the future?

I have never been to Australia or New Zealand and I would love to go there one day.

I would like to visit the Scotland because it is famous for its beautiful lakes and mountain scenery.

7)Describe a foreign country you want to visit but haven't been to(描述一个你最喜欢的国家 ). 或者Describe a country you like best(描述一个你最喜欢的国家).这个问题可能出现在口语中,也可能是写作中。

回答这个问题的要点如下:

  1. where this place is 地方名/国家名/位置
  2. what it is like 什么样子?
  3. what you can do in this country 在这个国家/地方你能干什么?
  4. explain why you want to visit the country 解释为什么想去这里?

Example:

The country that I have always wanted to go but have not visited yet is Canada. I've been dreaming to visit there for more than 2-3 years. Canada has lots of picturesque landscapes and it also has a varied culture.

Canada boasts that it is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. For example, Vancouver is located right on the ocean, and there are enormous snow-tipped mountains surrounding the entire city. There are a multitude of beautiful parks to walk through, and very nice beaches. Besides, all across the country there are small, picturesque towns located on mountains and valleys. In general, Canada is an incredibly clean country, which also helps its beauty.

Another reason I want to go there is to attend one of the universities there for my bachelor's degree. I think that it would be an excellent idea to go to see the school, and perhaps even meet some of the professors that teach the courses I am interested in. It would also be beneficial for me to meet other students.

I can list many other reasons why I want to visit Canada. It is a country which attracts many people all over the world.

这篇例文是小E妈精选过的最佳口语和写作样本,高分原因如下:

1. 高级词汇和高级表达:特意标出的绿色字体部分,比如:picturesque landscapes、varied culture、snow-tipped mountains、a multitude of、incredibly clean等。而句子的语法包括定语从句、伴随状语、宾语从句、it做形式主语等等。

2. 文章逻辑与结构:文章为总分总结构。第一段为总的主题,第二三段为细节(说明想去的原因):景色很美 想去上大学可以提前去感受氛围,第四段做一个总结,起到点题的作用。

3. 使用连接词使行文更加流畅,For example、Besides、In general,完美的连接起了句子构成了完整而流畅的段落。

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