很多同学在备考雅思听力的时候会被一些短语弄的不知所措，有时思索很久也不一定能搞清该短语的意思。因此，为了帮助同学们快速进入听力状态，掌握一些常见短语很重要。
1. a change of pace 改变步调;换口味
You can't do these chemistry experiments all day long. You certainly need a change of pace.
2. a far cry from 相距甚远
The published book is a far cry from the early manuscript.
3. and how 的确
A：She' s a good dancer.
B：And how .
4. a matter of time 时间问题
It is only a matter of time.
5. a phone call away 一个电话之远，即愿意过来帮忙
If you need my help, do let me know. Just remember I am a phone call away.
6. a while back 不久以前
Well, I listened to that CD you lent me a while back.
7. all along 一直
I knew it all along.
8. anything but 绝对不
I was anything but happy about going.
9. account for 解释
How do you account for it?
10. after all 毕竟;终究
A：I' ve just seen the X-rays and your teeth look just fine.
B：I see. Then there is nothing to worry about after all.
11. allergic to 对……过敏
Oh man! Something in this room is making my eyes itch. I must be allergic to something.
12. at sb' s service 愿为某人服务
I am at your service at any time.