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Day 01 Speaking Memorisation Sheet
1. Speaking Material to Memorise
two reusable Part 2 storiesNYU Shanghai: A Long-Term Goal
- how long you have had this goal
- what it is
- how you will achieve it
- why you set it
Suitable topics: long-term goal / future plan / ambition / university plan / something difficult you want to achieve
Keywords: NYU Shanghai, English-speaking environment, international classmates, flexible curriculum, IELTS score, application materials, clear direction, meaningful daily study
Opening: I would like to talk about my long-term goal of getting into NYU Shanghai.
Main answer: I became interested in NYU Shanghai because it combines Chinese and international education. It offers an English-speaking environment, international classmates and a flexible curriculum. To reach this goal, I need to improve my IELTS score, prepare application materials and keep my school grades stable.
High-point sentence: What impressed me most was that this goal suddenly made my daily study feel more meaningful.
Ending: This goal matters to me because it is connected with the kind of person I want to become.
NYU Shanghai: An Important Decision
- what the decision was
- when you made it
- why you made it
- how it affected you
Suitable topics: important decision / changed plan / advice / studying abroad / university choice
Keywords: not a random choice, English ability, long-term preparation, parents and teachers, challenging but motivating
Opening: I made an important decision to focus on applying to NYU Shanghai.
Main answer: At first, I only had a general plan for my future study. Later, after talking with my parents and teachers, I realized that NYU Shanghai could be a clear and suitable target for me. This decision was not random, because it means I have to improve my English, prepare for IELTS and manage my time more carefully.
High-point sentence: It turned a vague dream into a practical plan.
Ending: It was not an easy decision, but it gave me a clear reason to work harder every day.
2. Part 1 Quick Answers
short, exam-safe answers| Question | Answer to practise |
|---|---|
| What subjects are you studying? | Currently, I am a high school student in Beijing. I study Chinese, Math, English, Physics and Politics. My favorite subject is English because it is practical. |
| Do you use technology to help you study? | Yes, I usually use my laptop and phone to find materials, listen to English audio and review notes. It saves time and improves my efficiency. |
| How much time do you spend studying? | To be frank, I spend a huge amount of time studying almost every day, because I need to finish homework and prepare for exams. |
| What is Beijing famous for? | Beijing is famous for historical sites like the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. Peking duck is also a world-famous local food. |
| What can be improved in Beijing? | I think traffic can still be improved. During rush hour, the roads are crowded, so better public transport would make life easier. |
| Do you want to live there in the future? | Maybe not for a long time, because Beijing is expensive and competitive. But I may come back later because my family is here. |
| What is your favorite room? | My favorite room is my bedroom. It has a cozy lamp, a computer and a bookshelf, so it feels like my personal space. |
| Do you live in a noisy area? | To be honest, my neighborhood is a bit noisy because it is close to a main road. But it is convenient for daily life. |
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Day 01 Writing Memorisation Sheet
1. Writing Material to Memorise
Task 1 chart languageFour-Paragraph Structure
- Introduction: paraphrase the question and mention the chart type, subject, time and unit.
- Overview: write the main trend, highest/lowest figure or biggest difference. Do not include too many numbers.
- Body 1: describe the first group of data with comparisons.
- Body 2: describe the second group of data with units and time references.
Task 1 Sentences
- The chart compares ... in terms of ...
- Overall, it is clear that ...
- The most noticeable feature is that ...
- By contrast, ... remained relatively stable.
- There was a sharp / gradual increase in ...
- ... was followed by ..., at approximately ...
2. Task 1 Model Skeleton
fill in the chart informationThe chart compares [subject] in [place/country] from [year] to [year].
Overall, it is clear that [main overall trend]. Another noticeable feature is that [the highest / lowest / most significant item].
Looking first at [group 1], [item A] stood at [number] in [time], before rising/falling to [number]. By contrast, [item B] showed a more gradual change.
In terms of [group 2], [item C] was the highest/lowest figure, at around [number]. Meanwhile, [item D] remained relatively stable throughout the period.