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💬 Everyday Phrases 日常表达
break the ice
to start a conversation in a relaxed, friendly way
🇨🇳 打破僵局；开始交谈
“He told a joke to break the ice.”
a piece of cake
something very easy
🇨🇳 小菜一碟；非常容易
“The test was a piece of cake.”
hit the books
to study hard
🇨🇳 用功读书
“I need to hit the books before the exam.”
under the weather
feeling slightly ill
🇨🇳 身体不舒服
“I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.”
on the same page
in agreement; sharing the same understanding
🇨🇳 意见一致；达成共识
“Let's make sure we're on the same page.”
call it a day
to stop working for the day
🇨🇳 收工；今天到此为止
“We've done enough — let's call it a day.”
once in a blue moon
very rarely
🇨🇳 极少；难得一次
“I eat fast food once in a blue moon.”
cut to the chase
to get to the main point quickly
🇨🇳 直奔主题；开门见山
“We're short on time, so let's cut to the chase.”
the ball is in your court
it's your turn to decide or act
🇨🇳 该你做决定了
“I've made my offer; the ball is in your court.”
burn the midnight oil
to study or work late into the night
🇨🇳 开夜车；熬夜苦读
“She burned the midnight oil to finish her essay.”
get the hang of it
to learn how to do something
🇨🇳 掌握诀窍；上手
“Driving feels hard at first, but you'll get the hang of it.”
speak of the devil
said when someone appears just as you mention them
🇨🇳 说曹操，曹操到
“Speak of the devil — here she is!”
a blessing in disguise
a good thing that seemed bad at first
🇨🇳 因祸得福；塞翁失马
“Losing that job was a blessing in disguise.”
pull yourself together
to calm down and control your emotions
🇨🇳 振作起来；冷静下来
“Pull yourself together — you can do this.”
it's not rocket science
it is not difficult to understand
🇨🇳 这没那么难
“Cooking pasta isn't rocket science.”
keep an eye on
to watch carefully
🇨🇳 留意；照看
“Can you keep an eye on my bag?”
make up your mind
to decide
🇨🇳 拿定主意；做决定
“Hurry up and make up your mind!”
in the long run
over a long period; eventually
🇨🇳 从长远来看
“Studying daily pays off in the long run.”
look forward to
to feel excited about a future event (+ -ing)
🇨🇳 期待（后接动名词）
“I look forward to seeing you.”
by the way
used to add extra information
🇨🇳 顺便说一下
“By the way, the class moved to 8pm.”
make sense
to be logical or easy to understand
🇨🇳 讲得通；有道理
“Your plan makes sense.”
no worries
it's okay; don't worry about it
🇨🇳 没关系；别担心
“No worries, take your time.”
keep in touch
to stay in contact
🇨🇳 保持联系
“Let's keep in touch after the course.”
run out of
to have none of something left
🇨🇳 用完；耗尽
“We ran out of time.”
look up (a word)
to search for information
🇨🇳 查（单词）
“Look up new words in a dictionary.”
give it a try
to attempt something
🇨🇳 试一试
“Speaking is scary, but give it a try.”
on time vs. in time
on time = punctual; in time = before a deadline
🇨🇳 on time 准时；in time 及时（在截止前）
“Be on time. We arrived in time to register.”
as far as I know
based on the information I have
🇨🇳 据我所知
“As far as I know, the exam is in May.”
to be honest
speaking frankly
🇨🇳 老实说
“To be honest, grammar is my weak point.”
sooner or later
at some point; eventually
🇨🇳 迟早
“Hard work pays off sooner or later.”
📐 Grammar Points 语法要点
despite vs. despite of
Use "despite + noun/-ing". Never say "despite of".
🇨🇳 despite 后面直接加名词或动名词，不能写 "despite of"。
“Despite the rain, we went out.”
since vs. for
"for" + a length of time; "since" + a point in time.
🇨🇳 for 接一段时间；since 接时间点。
“I've lived here for 5 years / since 2019.”
a vs. an
Use "an" before a vowel sound, not just a vowel letter.
🇨🇳 an 用在元音“音素”前（看发音，不只是字母）。
“an hour, a university”
fewer vs. less
"fewer" for countable nouns; "less" for uncountable.
🇨🇳 fewer 修饰可数名词复数；less 修饰不可数名词。
“fewer people, less water”
its vs. it's
"it's" = it is / it has. "its" = belonging to it.
🇨🇳 it's = it is／it has；its 是物主代词（它的）。
“It's cold. The dog wagged its tail.”
make vs. do
"do" for tasks/work; "make" for creating/producing.
🇨🇳 do 表示完成任务/工作；make 表示制造/创造。
“do homework, make a cake”
used to vs. be used to
"used to + verb" = past habit. "be used to + -ing" = accustomed to.
🇨🇳 used to do 过去常做；be used to doing 习惯于做。
“I used to smoke. I'm used to waking up early.”
present perfect (experience)
have/has + past participle, for life experience.
🇨🇳 现在完成时（have/has + 过去分词）可表示人生经历。
“I have visited Japan twice.”
second conditional
"If + past simple, would + verb" for unreal/imagined situations.
🇨🇳 第二条件句（If + 一般过去时, would + 动词原形）表示与现在相反的假设。
“If I were rich, I would travel the world.”
reported speech
Shift the tense back one step when reporting what someone said.
🇨🇳 间接引语中时态通常向过去推移一格。
“She said she was tired.”
uncountable nouns
"advice", "information", "news" have no plural — no "advices".
🇨🇳 advice、information、news 是不可数名词，没有复数形式。
“She gave me some good advice.”
adjective order
opinion → size → age → shape → colour → origin → material.
🇨🇳 形容词顺序：观点→大小→年龄→形状→颜色→来源→材料。
“a lovely big old round brown wooden table”
gerund vs. infinitive
Some verbs take -ing (enjoy), others take "to" (decide).
🇨🇳 有的动词后接动名词(enjoy doing)，有的接不定式(decide to do)。
“I enjoy reading; I decided to go.”
much vs. many
"many" + countable; "much" + uncountable.
🇨🇳 many 修饰可数名词；much 修饰不可数名词。
“many books, much time”
subject–verb agreement
A singular subject takes a singular verb.
🇨🇳 主谓一致：单数主语搭配单数动词。
“He works here (not "He work").”
comparatives & superlatives
short word + -er/-est; long word + more/most.
🇨🇳 短词加 -er/-est；长词用 more/most。
“taller, more beautiful, the tallest”
there is vs. there are
"there is" + singular; "there are" + plural.
🇨🇳 there is 接单数；there are 接复数。
“There is a book. There are two books.”
say vs. tell
"tell" + a person; "say" does not take a person directly.
🇨🇳 tell 后面直接接人；say 不直接接人。
“Tell me. He said hello.”
in / on / at (time)
in (months, years), on (days, dates), at (clock times).
🇨🇳 in 接月份年份；on 接具体某天；at 接具体时刻。
“in May, on Monday, at 9am”
present continuous
am/is/are + -ing, for actions happening now.
🇨🇳 现在进行时（am/is/are + -ing）表示正在发生。
“She is studying right now.”
will vs. going to
"will" = instant decision/prediction; "going to" = a plan.
🇨🇳 will 表临时决定或预测；be going to 表计划。
“I'll help you. I'm going to study tonight.”
passive voice
be + past participle, when the action matters more than who did it.
🇨🇳 被动语态：be + 过去分词，强调动作的承受者。
“English is spoken here.”
question tags
a short question added to the end of a statement.
🇨🇳 反义疑问句：句末加简短反问。
“You're a student, aren't you?”
some vs. any
"some" in positives; "any" in negatives & questions.
🇨🇳 some 用于肯定句；any 用于否定句和疑问句。
“I have some. Do you have any?”
avoid double negatives
Standard English uses only one negative.
🇨🇳 标准英语中避免双重否定。
“I don't know anything (not 'nothing').”
this / that / these / those
near vs. far, singular vs. plural.
🇨🇳 近指/远指，单数/复数。
“this book, those cars”
📖 Exam Vocabulary 学术词汇
significant
large or important enough to notice
🇨🇳 重要的；显著的
“a significant increase in students”
furthermore
in addition (formal linking word)
🇨🇳 此外；而且（正式连接词）
“Furthermore, costs continued to rise.”
however
used to show contrast (formal "but")
🇨🇳 然而（表示转折）
“However, the trend later reversed.”
demonstrate
to show or prove something clearly
🇨🇳 证明；清楚地展示
“The data demonstrates a clear trend.”
consequently
as a result
🇨🇳 因此；结果
“Consequently, sales dropped sharply.”
essential
absolutely necessary
🇨🇳 必不可少的
“Practice is essential for fluency.”
various
many different
🇨🇳 各种各样的
“for various reasons”
impact (on)
a strong effect on something
🇨🇳 （对…的）重大影响
“Technology has a big impact on learning.”
tend to
to usually do something
🇨🇳 往往；倾向于
“Prices tend to rise in December.”
in terms of
regarding; with respect to
🇨🇳 在…方面；就…而言
“In terms of cost, it is very affordable.”
beneficial
helpful; good for you
🇨🇳 有益的
“Reading widely is beneficial for writing.”
crucial
extremely important
🇨🇳 至关重要的
“Time management is crucial in exams.”
achieve
to succeed in reaching a goal
🇨🇳 实现；达到
“achieve a high band score”
improve
to get better
🇨🇳 提高；改善
“improve your fluency”
fluent
able to speak smoothly and easily
🇨🇳 流利的
“She is fluent in English.”
confident
sure of yourself
🇨🇳 自信的
“Be confident when you speak.”
accurate
correct, with no mistakes
🇨🇳 准确的
“accurate grammar and spelling”
appropriate
suitable for the situation
🇨🇳 恰当的；合适的
“use appropriate vocabulary”
efficient
working well without wasting time
🇨🇳 高效的
“an efficient study method”
challenge
a difficult task that tests ability
🇨🇳 挑战
“Speaking is a common challenge.”
opportunity
a chance to do something
🇨🇳 机会
“a great opportunity to practise”
develop
to grow or build up over time
🇨🇳 发展；培养
“develop your writing skills”
require
to need something
🇨🇳 需要；要求
“The job requires fluent English.”
achievement
something done successfully
🇨🇳 成就
“Passing IELTS is a big achievement.”
🎯 IELTS / MUET Tips 考试技巧
IELTS Writing Task 1
Describe the data and trends — do NOT give your opinion.
🇨🇳 描述图表数据和趋势，不要写个人观点。
“Use: rose, fell, peaked, remained stable.”
IELTS Writing Task 2
Answer every part of the question; use 4 paragraphs.
🇨🇳 回答题目的每一部分，写四段（引言＋两段主体＋结论）。
IELTS Speaking
Extend your answers with reasons and examples — avoid one-word replies.
🇨🇳 用理由和例子展开回答，避免只用一两个词。
IELTS Listening
Read the questions first and predict answers; watch for synonyms.
🇨🇳 先读题目并预测答案，注意同义替换。
IELTS Reading
Skim for the main idea, scan for keywords — don't read every word.
🇨🇳 略读抓大意，扫读找关键词，不要逐字阅读。
Use linking words
However, therefore, for example — they boost your coherence score.
🇨🇳 使用连接词(however, therefore, for example)提升连贯性得分。
Paraphrase, don't copy
Reword the question in your own words for a higher score.
🇨🇳 用自己的话改写题目，不要照抄原句，能得更高分。
Avoid memorised answers
Examiners can tell — speak naturally instead.
🇨🇳 不要背诵模板答案，考官能听出来；自然表达更好。
About MUET
Malaysia's University English Test — Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing; banded 1–6.
🇨🇳 MUET 是马来西亚大学英语水平测试，含听说读写，成绩分 1–6 级。
Manage your time
Never leave blanks — make a smart guess if unsure.
🇨🇳 合理分配时间，不要留空，不确定也要合理猜测。
Build a word bank
Collect topic vocabulary (environment, education, health) before the test.
🇨🇳 考前积累话题词汇（环境、教育、健康等）。
Practise with a timer
Always practise under real exam time to build speed.
🇨🇳 坚持限时练习，模拟真实考试以提升速度。
IELTS band scores
Scored 0–9, in 0.5 steps, across 4 skills.
🇨🇳 雅思 0–9 分，每 0.5 分一档，四项技能分别评分。
Mind the word count
Writing Task 1 ≥150 words; Task 2 ≥250 words.
🇨🇳 写作 Task 1 不少于 150 词，Task 2 不少于 250 词。
Speaking Part 2 (cue card)
Talk for 1–2 minutes on the given topic.
🇨🇳 口语第二部分看题卡，就给定话题说 1–2 分钟。
Use synonyms
Vary your words to raise your vocabulary score.
🇨🇳 用同义词丰富词汇，提高词汇得分。
“big → large → significant”
Spelling counts
In Listening & Reading, wrong spelling = wrong answer.
🇨🇳 听力和阅读中，拼写错误算作答错。
Read the instructions
Follow limits like 'no more than two words'.
🇨🇳 看清题目要求，例如“不超过两个词”。
Practise past papers
Do real past papers to master the format.
🇨🇳 多做历年真题，熟悉题型与节奏。
PTE & DET are computer-based
Automated scoring and fast results.
🇨🇳 PTE 和 DET 是机考，自动评分，出分快。
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