雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
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January ~ April
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
Instruction: Self study & test（自学和自测）
• Please preview the vocabularies and sentence structures before class
and make sure you understand their meanings.（请同学课前预习词汇和句型，
确保清楚每个词汇，搭配和句型的意思）
• Finish the exercises before class and check the answers by yourself,
it will help you understand the usage of the words and collocations.
（请同学自学完词汇和句型之后完成练习并自行校对答案，这对你理解它们的用法很有
帮助哦！）
• Use the vocabularies and sentence structure as many as possible in
your answer when practicing the topic questions in the class. The
teacher will help you check if you use them in a proper way or not.
（在课堂上进行话题练习的时候，尽可能多的使用这些单词，短语，搭配和句型，老师
会帮助你正确使用。）
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
1
Vocabulary
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
Plan, goals & decision
1. timetable
1. 时间表
2. schedule
2. 日程安排表
3. milestones
3. 里程碑
4. targets
4. 目标
5. objectives
5. 目标；目的
6. turning point
6. 转折点
7. satisfying
7. 令人满意的
8. deadline
8. 截止日期
9. challenging
9. 具有挑战性的
10. dedicate yourself to
10. 献身于
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
Plan, goals & decision
11. course of action
11. 行动方案
12. outline
12. 大纲
13. purposeful
13. 有明确目标的
14. backbone
14. 支柱
15. steadfast
15. 坚定的
16. wavering/unwavering
16. 动摇的/从不动摇的
17. single-mindedness
17. 一心一意
18. irresolution
18. 犹豫不决
19. fulfilling
19. 令人满足的
Exercise 1
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
steadfast
course
backbone
irresolution
online
turning point
unwavering
milestones
singlemindedness
dedicated
1. The employers show ______ support to the accused CEO.
2. My aunt has ______ her life to work, so she never had a boyfriend. She’ll likely to
grow old alone.
3. The fans of the singer display _____ loyalty to her.
4. Employees are the _____ of every company, so they should be treated equally and
given what they deserve.
5. Before I hit the hay, I make an _____of my plan for the next day.
6. The _____of my life was when I decided to leave my life in my country and
permanently live abroad.
7. Turning 18 is one of the ______ of my life.
8. A ______ of action is planned to solve the trouble the wrong decision has caused.
9. ________ has brought many successful personalities in their position.
10. Before making a life-changing decision, many of us will have a moment of ______.
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
USEFUL COLLOCATIONS
COLLOCATIONS
MEANING
Set a goal 制定目标
Decide what you want to do
Seize the chance 把握机会
Take an opportunity eagerly
A life-altering decision 一个改变一生的决定
A decision which changes your life
Meet/miss a deadline 按期完成 /超过期限
Finish on time/finish late
Bucket list 遗愿清单
A list of goals you want to achieve before you die
Wish list 梦想清单
A list of things you want to own/do
To-do list 任务清单
A list of things you need to do that day
New Year Resolutions 新年决心
Your intentions for living a better life that traditionally are
made on 1st January
11th hour decision 最后一刻做的决定
A decision made at the last moment
A snap decision仓促的决定
A decision made very quickly
Knuckle down
（尤指前期不努力之后）开始努力工作
Start to work in a focused way
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
USEFUL IDIOMS
IDIOMS
MEANING
To reach for the sky 壮志凌云
To have ambitious goals
Plan B 备用方案
A back-up or reserve plan
Get cold feet 突然退缩，裹足不前
To be too afraid/nervous to complete your goal
Up in the air 悬而未决
Not decided yet
Be under someone’s thumb
在（某人的）支配下
To be under the control of someone
Turn over a new leaf 改过自新
Change your habits/character for the better
Turn your life around 改变你的生活
Start again with good habits/lifestyle
Live your own life
用自己的方式生活
Do what you want to do
Take the bull by the horns 当机立断
Make a strong decision
Stick to your guns 坚持信念
Stay with your decision despite pressure
In two minds 拿不定主意
Indecisive
Think outside the box 独辟蹊径
Think in a completely new way
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
WORD FORMATION
NOUN
decision 决定
purpose 目的
resolution 决心
dedication 奉献
determination 决心
effect 影响
influence 影响
VERB
decide 决定
———-
POSITIVE
ADJECTIVE
decisive 决定性的
purposeful 有目的的
resolve 解决
resolute 坚决的
dedicate 献身
dedicated 献身的
determine 下决心 determined 坚决的
affect 影响
effective 有效的
influent 影响
influential 有影响的
NEGATIVE
ADJECTIVE
indecisive 犹豫不决的
purposeless 无目的的
irresolute 优柔寡断的
——undetermined 待定的
ineffective 无效的
uninfluential 不产生影响的
Exercise 2
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
We shouldn’t make a rash decision
because we may regret the outcome.
Adam is trying his best to stay firm for
his decision despite the opposition of
others.
11th hour decision
seize the chance
live your own life
get cold feet
plan b
stick to your guns
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
As my marriage date approaches, I
get scared and edgy about it.
I want a better a life so I decided to
ditch my old habits and become a
better person.
turn over a new leaf
seize the chance
set a goal
plan b
turn over a new leaf
get cold feet
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
Before I kick the bucket. These are
the things I want to do.
Liza can’t decide which one to
choose between the two options.
11th hour decision
seize the chance
live your own life
in two minds
bucket-list
stick to your guns
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
Some workers don’t enjoy working
because they have domineering boss.
There are problems in life we can’t
escape so we should be brave enough
to confront them.
seize the chance
stick to your guns
in two minds
take the bull by the horns
under someone’s thumb
live your own life
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
If you want good results to come, you’d
better start working for that goal you have
in mind.
We sometimes fail to achieve our
goals because we set unrealistic
objectives.
seize the chance
seize the chance
stick to your guns
knuckle down
take the bull by the horns
to reach for the sky
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
2
Sentence
Structure
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USEFUL SENTENCES/SENTENCE STARTERS FOR THIS TOPIC
I like to
Once a decision
It’s important
challenge myself has been made,
to set
by setting
you shouldn’t go
yourself goals.
difficult targets.
back.
Having a to-do
list is a good
way to organise
your day.
I like to plan
If you don’t
out my day
make plans, you
very carefully. waste your day.
Decide on a
course of action
and stick to it.
It’s important
to have a
purpose in life.
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
I’m
convinced
that
I’m doubtful
whether
Without a
doubt,
I’m unlikely
to
Undoubtedly,
I’m unsure
about
Inevitably,
I can’t decide
whether to
I’m positive
that
I’m uncertain as
to whether
Examples
I’m convinced that next year will be better.
I’m uncertain as to whether I should apply for the job.
Inevitably, there will be some disadvantages about the change.
Without a doubt, this job will be very difficult.
I can’t decide whether to move house or stay here.
I’m positive that I can turn my life around.
I’m unsure about my own future.
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
Conjunctions and prepositions
The following words have the same meaning but are used in
different ways:
although/even though/despite/in spite of
ALTHOUGH and EVEN THOUGH are conjunctions. This
means that they join two full sentences together.
DESPITE and IN SPITE OF are prepositions. This means
they are followed by a noun or a gerund.
Let’s take a look
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
Conjunctions and prepositions
Look at these two sentences
The job was challenging. I enjoyed it.
CONJUNCTION
Even though the job was challenging, I enjoyed it.
Although the job was challenging, I enjoyed it.
PREPOSITIONS
Despite the challenge of the job, I enjoyed it.
In spite of the challenge of the job, I enjoyed it.
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
Turning prepositions into conjunctions
You can also use prepositions as conjunctions by
adding the phrase ‘the fact that’
Despite the fact that the job was challenging, I
enjoyed it.
Exercise 3
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
Choose the most appropriate conjunction or preposition for each
number.
1. _____the prejudice, she took on the job which most people
considered unsuitable for women. ( although, despite)
2. ______he is mocked, he remains adamant and confident. ( in
spite of, even though)
3. ______the fact that she has poor educational background,
she performs very well at work. ( in spite of, even though, )
4. ______the salary offer is negligible, dad accepted the job
for the sake of earning experience. (despite, although)
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
on the ball
get off the hook
meaning: completely aware
of what is going on
meaning: avoid punishment
for something you did
机灵
move the goal posts
改变规则
meaning: change the requirements
for something
call the shots
控制,操控
meaning: make the
decisions
脱身
sports
a second wind
恢复的精力或力量
meaning: a further burst of
energy
give something
your best shot
尽量做好
meaning: try your best
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
learn the ropes
hit below the belt
摸到门道
暗箭伤人
meaning: learn what you need
to know (usually when you
start a new job)
meaning: do something unfair or
unjustified
sports
plain sailing
一帆风顺，轻而易举
meaning: easy
skate on thin ice
如履薄冰
meaning: do something risky
Exercise 4
give your
best shot
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
got off the
hook
hit below the learn the
belt
ropes
plain sailing.
1. In competitions, there are partakers who ________________.
2. When I first came to this company, I had to ____by myself because I
wasn’t given any guidance or orientation by the company.
3. Whenever you do something, you should ______because an another
chance may not come again.
4. I made a mistake with the agreement contract and my company’s business
partner found it out. Thankfully, they took it as an innocent mistake so I
________.
5. Taking in front my professor and classmates is ______
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
on the wall
calls the
shot
moved the
gaol posts
skate on a
thin ice
second wind
6. I guess, I’m still young to cut the apron strings. It would be a ______ to
do it.
7. The deal was almost ready to be closed but the other group suddenly
_______. They demanded for more money.
8 .Ricky is our heads’ favourite member because he is _____. He’s fully
aware and knows exactly what to do all the time.
9. I was to exhausted to finish the project , but my manager’s
encouragement helped me get my ______.
10. In this company, it’s the CEO who _______. He hears your suggestions ,
but doesn’t consider them.
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
Homework
answers
Exercise 1
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
steadfast
course
backbone
irresolution
online
turning point
unwavering
milestones
singlemindedness
dedicated
1. The employers show unwavering support to the accused CEO.
2. My aunt has dedicated her life to work, so she never had a boyfriend. She’ll likely
to grow old alone.
3. The fans of the singer display steadfast loyalty to her.
4. Employees are the backbone of every company, so they should be treated equally
and given what they deserve.
5. Before I hit the hay, I make an outline of my plan for the next day.
6. The turning point of my life was when I decided to leave my life in my country and
permanently live abroad.
7. Turning 18 is one of the milestones of my life.
8. A course of action is planned to solve the trouble the wrong decision has caused.
9. Single-mindedness has brought many successful personalities in their position.
10. Before making a life-changing decision, many of us will have a moment of
irresolution.
Exercise 2
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
We shouldn’t make a rash decision
because we may regret the outcome.
Adam is trying his best to stay firm for
his decision despite opposition of others.
11th hour decision
seize the chance
live your own life
get cold feet
plan b
stick to your guns
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
turn over a new leaf
I want a better a life so I decided to
ditch my old habits and become a
better person.
seize the chance
set a goal
plan b
turn over a new leaf
As my marriage date approaches, I
get scared and edgy about it.
get cold feet
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
Before I kick the bucket. These are
the things I want to do.
Liza can’t decide which one to
choose between the two options.
11th hour decision
seize the chance
live your own life
in two minds
bucket-list
stick to your guns
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
Some workers don’t enjoy working
because they have domineering boss.
There are problems in life we can’t
escape so we should be brave enough
to confront them.
seize the chance
stick to your guns
in two minds
take the bull by the horns
under someone’s thumb
live your own life
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
If you want good results to come, you’d
better start working for that goal you have
in mind.
We sometimes fail to achieve our
goals because we set unrealistic
objectives.
seize the chance
seize the chance
stick to your guns
knuckle down
take the bull by the horns
to reach for the sky
Exercise 3
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
Choose the most appropriate conjunction or preposition for each number.
1. Despite the prejudice, she took on the job which most people
considered unsuitable for women.
2. Even though he is mocked, he remains adamant and confident.
3. in spite of the fact that she has poor educational
background, she performs very well at work.
4. Although the salary offer is negligible, dad accepted the job
for the sake of earning experience.
Exercise 4
give your
best shot
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
got off the
hook
hit below the learn the
belt
ropes
plain sailing.
1. In competitions, there are partakers who hit below the belt just to win.
2. When I first came to this company, I had to learn the ropes by myself
because I wasn’t given any guidance or orientation by the company.
3. Whenever you do something, you should give your best shot because an
another chance may not come again.
4. I made a mistake with the agreement contract and my company’s business
partner found it out. Thankfully, they took it as an innocent mistake so I
got off the hook.
5. Taking in front my professor and classmates is plain sailing.
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
on the wall
calls the
shot
moved the
gaol posts
skate on a
thin ice
second wind
6. I guess, I’m still young to cut the apron strings. It would be a skate on
thin ice to do it.
7. The deal was almost ready to be closed but the other group suddenly
moved the gaol posts. They demanded for more money.
8 .Ricky is our heads’ favourite member because he is on the wall. He’s fully
aware and knows exactly what to do all the time.
9. I was to exhausted to finish the project , but my manager’s
encouragement helped me get my second wind.
10. In this company, it’s the CEO who calls the shot. He hears your
suggestions , but doesn’t consider them.
雅思口语前考官原创教材，版权归英语同桌所有
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