Task 1: Talk about a friend of your, explain why this friend is important to you.
Sample
A special friend of mine is Tony. We’ve known each other since elementary school. Tony and I have lots in common. For example, we have the same taste in music and art. Both of us like listening to Metal music and taking photos. This means we have more activities to do together and things to talk about. Second, I feel free to talk to Tony about anything because he can keep secrets and give me the suggestion that I need. He would never blame or punish me for the mistakes I make like my parents do. For example, he is the only person I’d talk to when I fail an important test.
Task 2: Some students like to take notes in class, others prefer to mainly listen to the teacher. Which one do you prefer? Explain why.
Sample
I prefer to take lots of notes in class for the following reasons. First, taking notes helps me concentrate. It’s easier to keep up with the lecture when I’m constantly taking notes. I’ll get distracted if I don’t. Especially when I didn’t get a good night sleep from the night before. Taking notes keeps me from nodding off. Second, notes are helpful when I review class materials. I don’t have a great memory, I forget things all the time. Class note is a record of what’s important. It reminds me of the things that might be in tests.
Task 3
Reading:
Notice: The university is going to add a kitchen to the students’ dormitory building
Reason 1: Students can practice their cooking skills
Reason 2: Students can benefit from it
Listening:
The man disagrees
Reason 1: Spare room in dorms should be reserved for TVs and stuff to entertain friends
Reason 2: Students are way too busy to study recipes, not to mention cook for themselves, the dorms are either for relaxing or for studying
Task 4
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Definition: False signaling is when an animal sends out misleading signals to attract other animals
Listening: Females moths usually release a chemical smell to attract and lead male moths, but spiders can send out a similar signal to deceive and mislead male moths.
Task 5
Problem: The woman has to carry her bike up and down the stairs and she’s tired of it
Solution 1: Leave it outside
Pro: /
Con: It’s not good for the bike, especially when it rains outside
Solution 2: Put it at her friend’s who lives on the 4th floor
Pro: /
Con: Her friend has a different schedule and she may disturb her friend
Task 6
Advocacy and direct service are two ways non-profit organizations make a contribution to the society.
Example 1: Advocacy means the organizations convince and motivate people to contribute, like they put an ad on newspapers and TV to call on people to help build the playground
Example 2: Direct service means the organizations contribute directly, for example they collect money and design all by themselves instead of asking for help from others