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　A bosom friend afar brings a distant land near. 海内存知己，天涯若比邻。
　　A common danger causes common action. 同舟共济。
　　A contented mind is a continual / perpetual feast. 知足常乐。
　　A fall into the pit, a gain in your wit. 吃一堑，长一智。
　　A guest should suit the convenience of the host. 客随主便。
　　A letter from home is a priceless treasure. 家书抵万金。
　　All rivers run into the sea. 殊途同归。
　　All time is no time when it is past. 机不可失，时不再来。
　　An apple a day keeps the doctor away. 一日一个苹果，身体健康不求医。
　　As heroes think, so thought Bruce. 英雄所见略同。
　　A young idler, an old beggar. 少壮不努力，老大徒伤悲。
　　Behind the mountains there are people to be found. 天外有天，山外有山。
　　Bad luck often brings good luck. 塞翁失马，安知非福。
　　Bread is the stall of life. 面包是生命的支柱。(民以食为天。)
　　Business is business. 公事公办。
　　Clumsy birds have to start flying early. 笨鸟先飞。
　　Courtesy costs nothing. 礼多人不怪。
　　Custom makes all things easy. 习惯成自然。
　　Desire has no rest. 人的欲望无止境。
　　Difficult the first time, easy the second. 一回生，二回熟。
盘点：中国人提高托福口语水平的六大关键点
　　Practice(练习)
　　托福[微博]口语备考过程中，发音有问题是难免的，因此很多人会害怕说错而不开口。没关系，多练习就好了，不要害羞。本来，郁闷应该是一个过程，应该是你前进过程中一个必须经历的过程。但是很多情况下，由于你不动手去解决，因此，他就变成了一个结果。
　　口语，跟口才是有相同性的。您想要一个好的口才，那么就要通过不断的练习来实现。但是，人一旦过了15岁，就特别害怕失败。人一旦过了25岁，就大多不接受新知识。这都是阻碍你提升自己口语的拦路虎。渴望去丢脸！只有今天多丢脸，才有出分后的那张笑脸。
　　Slowdown(慢下来)
　　很多初学者总是希望走一步到位的路线，但是实际上，什么都是有一个循序渐进的过程。就像很多人在练绕口令的时候，也是从慢速逐渐加速的，而不是一次马上就能有很快速度的，因此，刚刚开始的时候，控制自己的语速，尽量说的标准一些！
　　Listen to yourself(听自己)
　　如果你不能听出你自己的发音问题，就很难去改正它。其实现在很多口语材料都配备了相应的音频，你绝对应该把自己的声音录下来，然后跟相应的声音进行比较，只有这样一点一滴的去校对，录音，修改，再录音，这样一个过程走过几遍，你才会发现自己的声音才会接近真正地道英语者的发音。
　　Copy the experts(模仿专家)

　　英语为母语的人士是最好的老师。所以，注意听英语广播或英语电影、电视节目，听他们的发音，还要注意看他们的口形。不要看字幕，模仿你听到的声音，即使你不确定他们在说什么。
　　Find a partner(找伙伴)
　　从别人那里得到反馈是很重要的。有一个partner的话，你就会发现，哪怕你今天不想学，那么你的partner也会督促你，因为，你如果今天放弃了，那么对方也就失去了锻炼自己托福口语的机会。而且，当你有一个伙伴的时候，你的伙伴会非常迅速的发现你自己的问题，同时也就能及时纠正！
　　Be poetic(充满诗意)
　　大声地念诗、演讲，专注在字的重音和音调。因为，诗歌通常都是琅琅上口，有节奏感的，多多练习有助于提高英语水平。发音准了，语调对了，语感慢慢出来了，这对记忆单词和交流都有好处。
　　以上就是针对中国人提高托福口语水平的一些关键所在，不会说不敢说不要紧，托福口语的提高毕竟需要一个过程，希望考生在最后都能取得优异的成绩。
托福写作：25个高档次句子模板分享
　　托福[微博]作文中需要合理的运用一些好句型，这些托福写作素材都应该是大家私下就准备好的，有了托福写作模板无论是速度还是质量都能有所提高，下面就为大家介绍一下。
　　托福写作素材之托福写作模板：托福作文中那些让人眼前一亮的句子
　　1.The most effective means to solve this problem is that ______________. In that case, ______________。
　　2. Everything has its own two sides, no exception with AAA. For one thing, ______________. for another, ______________。
　　3. My experience tells me that to ______________ needs a thorough and persevering process, and in this process you had better abide by the principles mentioned above。
　　4. On the whole, it is high time that we recognized the significance of ______________。
　　5. As a result, we should take some effective methods to _______
　　6. Judging by the figures, we can draw a conclusion that ______________。
　　7. In a word, the whole society should pay close attention to the problem of ______________. Only in this way can ______________ in the future。
　　8. In my opinion, we should place much emphasis on the importance of ______________。
　　9. But ______________ and ______________ have their own advantages. For example, ______________, while ______________. Comparing those two, however, I prefer to ______________。
　　10. In my opinion, ______________ is just as common as ______________. If ______________, it may be very useful. Whatever ______________, the key point lies in ______________。
　　11. Are their opinions correct? To my mind, the first idea seems ______________. As for the second idea, ______________。
　　12. As a popular saying goes, ______________. In my opinion what really counts is not ________ but ______________. I believer that as long as ______________, we will ______________. So I am for the opinion that ______________。
　　13. In my opinion, both sides are partly right. When we ______________, we should take into consideration all aspects of the problems, and then make the right decision。
　　14. Personally, I believe that ______________. Consequently, I'm confident that a bright future is awaiting us because ______________。
　　15. In my opinion, all of the people should be brave enough to show our disapproval and criticism when confronted with ______________。
　　16. People are coming to realize the importance of ______________. They have begun to try their best to ______________. We believe that ______________。
　　17. All in all, we cannot live without ______________ . But at the same time we must try to find out new ways to cope with problems that would arise。
　　18. Whatever you do, please remember the saying- ______________. If you understand it and apply it to your study or work, you'll definitely benefit a lot from it。
　　19. With the development of society, ______________. So it's urgent and necessary to ______________. If every member is willing to contribute himself to the society, it will be better and better。
　　20. It is difficult to say whether ______________ is good or not in general as it depends very much on the situation of ______________. However, from a personal point of view I find ______________。
　　21. It is essential that effective actions should be taken to end the situation。
　　22. It is no doubt that special attention must be paid to the problem of ______________。
　　23. But both ______________ and ______________ have disadvantages. For example, ______________. Which to choose, ______________ or ______________? Careful consideration is necessary before you make your own choice。
　　24. From what has been discussed above, we may reasonably arrive at the conclusion that ______________。

　　托福[微博]口语评分标准中出了natural、spontaneous、improvised等类似的字眼，译为自然即兴的，也就是说rater评分者更希望看到考生即兴的发挥而不是死板机械的背诵；但是如果考生平时不积累一些相关语料库想必也不会达到信手拈来的地步，为此笔者给大家带来一系列托福独立口语部分中的常见话题语料库，希望大家在背诵的基础上把题目回答的更自然。
　　本文给考生带来的是地点语料库。常见题目如你最想去的地方，你所在城市的景点，想跟朋友一起去的地方；当然也会有这样的题目：你是喜欢在大城市读大学还是喜欢在小镇上读大学。乍一看这个题跟地点没有关系，如果我稍加变通就可以用很多跟大城市相关的语料，如果选择在大城市上学的话，生活更方便如可以去fancy restaurant, bars, shopping malls, coffee shops, bookstores等等而在这些地方我们都可以接触很多人，继而可以用如下的语料：meet new people, make new friends, broaden your horizon, get to know local cultures and customs, enrich your experience等等。试看以下关于地点的真题：
　　Describe a place that you like best in your city. Please state why you like it with specific examples and details。
　　When you are together with your friends, which place would you like to go? Explain why。
　　Describe a public area that you visit frequently. Please state why you visit it frequently and include specific examples and details in your explanation。
　　Some students prefer to choose universities located in big cities. Others would like to study in universities located in small towns. Please state your opinion and explain why。
　　When travelling, some people prefer to reach the destination directly. Some others prefer to stop and look around the scenery along the way. What kind of way of travelling do you think is better and why?
　　如果仔细分析以上题目的话不难发现都跟地点息息相关，当然每道题目也有细微的差别，这就需要考生认真分析，更有针对性的利用语料库回答以免跑题。
　　海滩是众多考生喜欢用的地方，但是在笔者授课的过程中发现学生不怎么会用细节更加生动形象的回答题目。接下来结合上课使用效果笔者总结一下描述一个海滩城市和大都会类城市可以用到的语料：
　　世界著名海滩城市World famous coastal cities:
　　泰国皮皮岛：Phi Phi Island, Thailand
　　巴西里约热内卢：Rio de Janiero, Brazil
　　美国夏威夷、迈阿密：Hawaii, Miami USA
　　南非开普敦：Cape Town, South Africa
　　中国三亚：Sayan, China
　　海滩风景的词：
　　banana trees, palm trees(棕榈树)， blossom(盛开的花)， breeze, paradise(天堂)tropical, laid-back, sunshine, coconut,
　　必背句子：
　　里约热内卢是个好地方：
　　Rio de Janiero is definitely the city that I want to visit, and it's like a treasure. It is a laid-back coastal city with lots of palm trees, banana trees along the beach. I can enjoy the breeze and drinking the coconut with a straw and lying on the beach to appreciate the beauty of mother nature。
　　酒吧里面的鸡尾酒Exotic cocktails offer in local bar:
　　margarita(玛格丽塔)， mojito(莫吉托)， long island tea(长岛冰茶)
　　必背句子：
　　在海滩的酒吧喝起来：
　　One can never be disappointed with the exotic drinks offered in these fancy bars, like margarita, mojito, and even long island tea, which is my favorite。
　　饭店里的菜品nice food/ culinary delight offered in the restaurants:
　　海鲜seafood: salmon (三文鱼)， tuna(金枪鱼)， scallop(扇贝)， clam(蛤)；
　　意大利面类：spaghetti, pasta, lasagna,
　　当然还有：
　　taco, hamburger with bacon, beef patties, tomatoes, lettuce and cheese in it, ribs, steak, Chicago style pizza, cheese steaks, Buffalo chicken wings, Macaroni & cheese 等等
　　必背句子(串起来以上的食物造句)：
　　民以食为天：
　　Also, I can enjoy the culinary delight in these western style restaurants like salmon, American style hamburgers, spaghetti and stuff like that。
　　精品店的纪念品souvenir offered in the boutique:
　　jewelry, bracelet, necklace
　　海滩、海上活动activities：
　　surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling, tubing, wakeboarding, boating, jet skiing,
　　必背句子(穿起来以上的水上运动造句)：
　　不挑战一下水上运动不是好汉子：
　　The last thing you should miss out when visiting this nice and beautiful city is sea and water activities like snorkeling, wakeboarding and even jet skiing, which is the most exciting activity. You might get a little sun burnt but still worth it。
　　描述海滩必杀句子：
　　去热带城市度假：
　　I am a wimp(胆小鬼，用法很生动) and hate the cold，I would say I'd like to take my bathing suits and go to a warm place, a coast city like Sanya in the very south of China。
　　波澜壮阔的大海让我流连忘返：
　　The beach is breathtaking! There are fantastic views and the atmosphere is absolutely gorgeous! The coast is marvelous. The Sea is clear and picturesque。
　　食物和美景让我欲罢不能：
　　It has a grip on(控制) my sense of fun, adventure, love of food, and it is amazingly beautiful, and the people are awesome。
　　个性化描述一个地方非常安全：
　　It is also a very safe place. There are not many places in this world where a women can walk the streets alone in the middle of the night without fear。
　　描述一个国外小镇的特色：
　　The culture, language, food and people could be enormously fun and you can find many western style bars, restaurants and coffee shops virtually everywhere。
　　描述北京有人情味：
　　Beijing has a unique local culture and the people down there have a real appreciation for the things that make life worth living. People there are super nice, for example, they are very keen to help visitors out when they got lost somewhere。
　　中国历史文化遗迹：
　　北京：
　　Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, the Great Wall, Lama Temple,
　　十三朝古都西安因兵马俑出名：
　　It had served as the nation's capital for 13 dynasties such as Western Zhou, Qin, Western Han and Tang for more than 1000 years. It is famous for its historical importance, and the city is best known for the terra cotta warriors。
　　形容大城市的词：
　　metropolitan, modern，international, multicultural, exciting, thrilling, fascinating, spectacular, dynamic=full of dynamics, energetic, diversified, charming, hustle-bustle, hurly – burly, eventful, overcrowded
　　例句：
　　喜欢大城市的喧嚣：
　　I would like to study in a metropolitan city like Beijing or New York, cuz a city like is very thrilling and multi-cultural, and it's great fun to live in. You can explore its hustle bustle by going to shopping malls, restaurants, bars and even museums。