Final tips for Paper 4 Speaking
Group Discussion
先睇instructions再睇passage 找relevant points。通常那大約200字的passage 只有3-4個relevant points。 同學不單要elaborate 那數個points, 還必須要加自己original ideas and personal experience。
Pronunciation & delivery, Vocabulary & language patterns 不能在短時間改善。 但以下兩項則可以。
Ideas and organization
- 在原文找到points 後必須要運用topic sentence 及 examples 去organize 及elaborate。
例如題目要discuss home swapping vacations 的pros and cons.原文提及好處是save accommodation expenses and provide a 'local- flavored 'trip。那麽你表達這兩個points 時應該是:
1)cheaper
- save expenses on hotel rooms and meals
- personal experience( staying at your friend's home during a trip before)
2) a better understanding of the culture
- know more about their lifestyle/habits
- more 'local-flavored'
- personal experience( staying with a host family during a student exchange programme before)
Bear in mind that the passage is only a springboard from which you come up with the ideas with your personal experience. 記住要加:
1) topic sentence for each point( organization)
2) personal experience and examples ( 一定要有)
3) original ideas( 原文冇提及的)
Communication Strategies
此項非常重要。有些同學只顧講自己的points 而缺乏communication. 像在讀一個pre-prepared speech.
記住每次發言均要承上啟下。要回應之前發言者意見,才再加自己的point ,再啟發下個發言者。記住用speaking class( theory) 的兩個重要句式:Apart from... as you have just mentioned, it can also... // I am afraid ...wouldn't it be...?
謹記我在speaking lesson 提及的P Chan's communication strategies(4 steps ) 記住要有 reinforcement 及persuasive questions.
至於pronunciation, 如不肯定1個字怎讀,用較淺的synonym 取代. 如a sumptuous hotel 可改為luxurious 甚至comfortable. 不識讀apprentice 改為intern 甚至trainee. 唔好expose your weakness!
As for vocabulary and language patterns, watch out for the following fatal errors:
Discuss about/ let us to talk/ many information/ childrens / more better....
Individual Response
唔好用以下公式的開塲白及結尾(formulaic expressions)
Thank you for your question x
Thank you for asking me such an interesting question x
That's the end of my presentation x
回答問題時,報以微笑,最後說聲thank you 便可。回答yes/ no question時必須要用2-3points elaborate.回答問題時,不可只用group discussion 提及的points, 要加自己original ideas( 所以在10- minute preparation time 必須要唸至少2個 original ideas ( ideas not stated in the passage) )
The best of luck💪
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Final tips for Paper 4 Speaking
Group Discussion
先睇instructions再睇passage 找relevant points.通常那大約150字的passage 只有3-4個relevant points. 同學不單要elaborate 那數個points . 還必須要加自己original ideas. Take notes 千萬不可將原文句字照抄及照讀。
Pronunciation & delivery, Vocabulary & language patterns 不能在短時間改善。 但以下兩項則可以。
Ideas and organization
- 在原文找到points 後必須要運用topic sentence 及 examples 去organize 及elaborate。
例如題目要discuss home swapping vacations 的pros and cons.原文提及好處是save accommodation expenses and provide a 'local- flavored 'trip。那麽你表達這兩個points 時應該是:
1)cheaper
- save expenses on hotel rooms and meals
- personal experience( staying at your friend's home during a trip before)
2) a better understanding of the culture
- know more about their lifestyle/habits
- more 'local-flavored'
- personal experience( staying with a host family during a student exchange programme before)
Bear in mind that the passage is only a springboard from which you come up with the ideas with your personal experience. 記住要加:
1) topic sentence for each point( organization)
2) personal experiences and examples ( 一定要有)
3)additional personal ideas( 原文冇提及的)
Communication Strategies
此項非常重要。有些同學只顧講自己的points 而缺乏communication. 像在讀一個pre-prepared speech.
記住每次發言均要承上啟下。要回應之前發言者意見,才再加自己的point ,再啟發下個發言者。記住用speaking class( theory) 的两個重要句式:Apart from... as you have just mentioned, it can also... // I am afraid ...wouldn't it be...?
謹記我在speaking lesson 提及的P Chan's communication strategies(4 steps ) 記住要有 reinforcement 及persuasive questions.
至於pronunciation, 如不肯定1個字怎讀,用較淺的synonym 取代. 如a sumptuous hotel 可改為luxurious 甚至comfortable. 不識讀apprentice 改為intern 甚至trainee. 唔好expose your weakness!
As for vocabulary and language patterns, watch out for the following fatal errors:
Discuss about/ let us to talk/ many information/ childrens / more better....
Individual Response
唔好用以下公式的開塲白及結尾(formulaic expressions)
Thank you for your question x
Thank you for asking me such an interesting question x
That's the end of my presentation x
回答問題時,報以微笑,最後說声thank you 便可。回答yes/ no question時必須要用2-3points elaborate.回答問題時,不可只用group discussion 提及的points, 要加自己original ideas( 所以在10- minute preparation time 必須要唸至少2個 original ideas ( ideas not stated in the passage) )
如非必要,請不要request another question. 大部份examiners 也不喜歡。另一條問题也可能更難答。
一個5** 的individual response 必须要有original ideas and personal experience.
Hang in there, boys and girls! 💪💪💪💪
Seize the day, make your life extraordinary! 💪💪💪💪
P Chan
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[學術寫作] Coherence and Cohesion in Writing
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英文寫作強調文字和文意上的連貫,包括字句連貫 (cohesion) 以及語意邏輯連貫 (coherence),也就是說句子和段落之間的詞彙及主題都必須環環相扣。同學們在學習進階英文寫作時,需要多留意這些準則,寫出來的文章才能符合字句連貫 (cohesion) 及語意連貫 (coherence) 兩大原則。
Coherence 一般來說是指將論點與想法合邏輯地安排。從語意的觀點來看,欲寫出思路清晰、邏輯連貫 (coherent) 的文章,需要注意兩大重點: 1. 主題一致 (unity) 整篇文章所傳達的意念需要有一致性,將相同主題的句子放在同一段落。2. 承先啟後 (logical order and transitions) 有系統地和有邏輯地提出論點。在說明論點方面,要按部就班地說明,藉此作者對於自己論點提出足夠的支持理由,使讀者有足夠的資訊來理解作者的想法,如此一來也可使作者的論點更具有說服力和邏輯性。先介紹主題 (topic sentence),然後循序漸進地鋪陳 (major support),最後以最新資訊作結 (details and/or exemplification)。
Cohesion 簡單來說是指用有相關性的單字的語言來串連句子、段落與文章使讀者在易於理解前後文。指標詞(signposts and linking words) 可以加強語意連貫 (cohesion): 1. 主要指標詞: 示意文章中的目的,結構,作者的立場,主要觀點,爭論的方向,和結論。 2. 關聯詞和片語: 呈現出句子和句子與段落和段落的連結。
Cohesion 的詳細說明: http://www.iasj.net/iasj?func=fulltext&aId=17303
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一些主要指標詞:
The aim of this study is to ....
The purpose of this thesis is to ....
This essay argues that ....
The main questions addressed in this paper are ....
This essay critically examines ....
This chapter reviews the literature ....
In conclusion, ....
一些關聯詞:
Indicating order:
First (ly), ... / Second(ly), ... / Finally, ... /
Indicating addition or similarity:
also, ... / additionally, ... / furthermore, ... / similarly, ...
Indicating contrast:
however, ... / nevertheless, ... / on the other hand, ... /
Giving a reason:
for this reason, ... / because ... / because of ... / due to ...
Indicating result or consequence:
therefore, ... / thus, ... / as a result, ... / consequently, ...
Reformulating an idea:
in other words, ... / to put it simply, ... / that is ...
Exemplifying:
for example, ... / for instance, ... / to exemplify, ...
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要讓一段文字的字句有連貫性 (cohesive) 可透過以下方式:
1. 重複 (repetition): 可以在第二句再重複前一句所用過的字彙。
2. 同義字 (synonym): 若不想直接重複字彙,也可以用同義字來代表你想重複單字或其概念。
3. 對稱構句 (parallelism): 重複句子的結構。這個技巧雖是最基本的,但也是製造cohesion的有效的方法之一。
4. 連接詞 (conjunctions and transitions): 使用適當的連接詞或副詞使句子符合邏輯地串聯在一起。
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一段文字可能符合字句上的連貫性 (cohesion) 但不符合語意邏輯上的連貫性(coherence)。文章中要達到 cohesion,在句與句之間必須字彙上主題要有相關,而 coherence 是要達到語意上邏輯上的一致性或相關性。
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1. 有字句連貫(cohesion)及語意連貫 (coherence)
"My favorite color is blue. I like it because it is calming and it relaxes me. I often go outside in the summer and lie on the grass and look into the clear blue sky when I am stressed. For this reason, I'd have to say my favorite color is blue."
Cohesive AND coherent: blue --> calming and relaxing --> clear blue sky --> reduces stress --> blue.
這個句既有字句連貫(cohesion)及語意連貫(coherence)。
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2. 有達到字句連貫(cohesion)但不符合語意連貫(coherence)
"My favorite color is blue. Blue sports cars go very fast. Driving in this way is dangerous and can cause many car crashes. I had a car accident once and broke my leg. I was very sad because I had to miss a holiday in Europe because of the injury."
Cohesive NOT coherent: blue --> sports car --> fast driving --> car crashes --> broken Leg --> very sad --> miss holiday in Europe
如你所見,這段文字間具有相關性 (cohesion),但當這些句子放在同一個段落中卻無法構成意義。文字一開始說明我喜歡藍色但卻以歐洲的旅行作結,語意上的不連貫導致理解困難。
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3. 有達到語意連貫(coherence)但不具有字句連貫(cohesion)
"My favorite color is blue. I'm calm and relaxed. In the summer I lie on the grass and look up."
Coherent NOT cohesive: blue | calm and relaxed | looking up
這段文字語意邏輯上符合一貫性,但缺乏足夠的連接用語 (connector) 把想法串連起來導致整個段落缺乏cohesion,也會造成理解困難。
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字句連貫 (cohesion) 和語意連貫 (coherence) 的教學影片
1. http://tw.91voa.com/home/advanced/ielts/ielts-preparation/3-03-cohesion-coherence-in-writing
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43AlGwz1Aq0
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhGnPh84Vkg (Unity, Coherence, Cohesion)
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學術寫作資源 (Writing Resources): http://goo.gl/5HzXvh
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資料來源:
http://www.iasj.net/iasj?func=fulltext&aId=17303
http://www.cavesbooks.com.tw/CET/ArtContent_tw.aspx?CDE=ART201309060959110XI
http://www.criticism.com/da/coherence.php
http://seas3.elte.hu/coursematerial/KormosJudit/appling7.pdf
http://www.encyclo.co.uk/meaning-of-Cohesion
http://www.bothell.washington.edu/wacc/for-students/eslhandbook/coherence
http://www.slideshare.net/nakulrtm/signposting-writing-development-centre-newcastle-university
http://www.coli.uni-saarland.de/courses/discourse-13/contents/slides/slides_lexical_chains.pdf
Image source: http://www.rgd.ca/database/images/SLD_BrandCoherenceStudy_Final.jpg
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心智圖詞彙攻略: https://bit.ly/2OcAJTb
paper synonym 在 Melody Tam Youtube 的最佳貼文
一直以來,我收到其中一道熱門問題就是:為什麼你一直都能保持動力?例如當年考 #DSE 、考 #IELTS 、學英文可以堅持温習多年,大學時期又能追求自己的職業目標?你的動力到底是從何而來?相信坊間和網上可能會提供很多『提升動力』的實際方法,一步步教你建立自己的動力,但我今日分享的內容是從心態的角度出發。雖然分享比較個人化,未必能套用在每個人身上,但希望大家可以從我的經歷和心態中得到一些啟發~
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相關課程(第一章節免費試讀!):
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【IELTS】英文必背同義詞寶典精讀2.0:https://mteducationielts.com/course/eng-musthave-synonyms/
【DSE】中文論說文急救精讀:https://www.mteducationhk.com/course/chinese-argumentative-writing-intensive/
【DSE】中文必備全卷精讀攻略:https://mteducationhk.com/course/chi-all-round-intensive/
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影片目錄:
0:00 前言
01:04 為什麼我不認為學習是痛苦的?
03:00 考試就像遊戲打怪?!
04:01 外在動機和內在動機
05:09 提升動力的具體方法
09:25 為什麼心態才是最重要
11:02 結語
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- HKDSE 7科5**狀元,包括中英文科均4卷5**,選修科 (Biology, Chemistry, Economics) 分數大幅度拋離5**的最低要求
- 17歲時第一次應考雅思 ( IELTS ) 便取得滿分9分成績
- 一級榮譽畢業於香港中文大學修讀環球商業學 (Global Business),總GPA達3.9/4.0,曾獲得多個獎學金及入選院長嘉許名單
- 曾於多家金融機構及投資銀行實習,尚未畢業已獲大型美資投行聘請為全職投資銀行分析師 (Investment Banking Analyst)
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相信不少同學 DSE 英文 Paper 1 Reading 卷低分的原因,並不是因為英文底子差或者完全看不懂文章,而是不夠時間完成整份試卷;甚至一些底子好的同學即使完成整份試卷,都不夠時間檢查答案,最後因為太多疏忽而被扣分。所以今天我想跟大家分享5個貼士,助大家在DSE Paper 1中爭分奪秒!
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相關課程(免費試讀):
HKDSE 英文 Reading 全方位神技精讀 - Part 1: https://www.mteducationhk.com/course/eng-reading-intensive-part-1/
HKDSE 英文 Reading 全方位神技精讀 - Part 2: https://www.mteducationhk.com/course/eng-reading-intensive-part-2/
Reading
英文必背同義詞寶典精讀2.0:https://www.mteducationhk.com/course/hkdse-eng-musthave-synonym-bank/
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HKDSE線上補習平台(免費資源頁面):https://www.mteducationhk.com/free_resources/
IELTS英文線上補習平台(免費資源頁面):https://www.mteducationielts.com/free_resources/
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- HKDSE 7科5**狀元,包括中英文科均4卷5**,選修科 (Biology, Chemistry, Economics) 分數大幅度拋離5**的最低要求
- 17歲時第一次應考雅思 (IELTS) 便取得滿分9分成績
- 一級榮譽畢業於香港中文大學 (CUHK) 修讀環球商業學 (Global Business Studies),總GPA達3.9/4.0,曾獲得多個獎學金及入選院長嘉許名單
- 曾於多家金融機構及投資銀行實習,尚未畢業已獲大型美資投行聘請為全職投資銀行分析師 (Investment Banking Analyst)
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#DSE #DSE英文 #2021DSE
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#DSE #DSE英文 #2021DSE
今日想跟大家分享5個DSE英文作文的final tips,希望可以能幫助DSE應屆考生(當然如果你不是應屆考生,都可以作一個參考)。我知道某些tips的確是老生常談,但即使有十個老師叫你這樣做,直至第十一次,你都很有可能當作耳邊風,所以更加想提醒大家不要因犯下無謂的錯誤而失分!
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相關課程(免費試讀):
DSE Writing - 英文5**議論文必殺皇牌精讀:https://www.mteducationhk.com/course/eng-argumentative-writing-intensive/
DSE 英文全方位拆解文體奪星精讀:https://www.mteducationhk.com/course/eng-genre-intensive/
英文必背同義詞寶典精讀2.0:https://www.mteducationhk.com/course/hkdse-eng-musthave-synonym-bank/
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HKDSE線上補習平台(免費資源頁面):https://www.mteducationhk.com/free_resources/
IELTS英文線上補習平台(免費資源頁面):https://www.mteducationielts.com/free_resources/
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Melody Tam資歷:
- HKDSE 7科5**狀元,包括中英文科均4卷5**,選修科 (Biology, Chemistry, Economics) 分數大幅度拋離5**的最低要求
- 17歲時第一次應考雅思 (IELTS) 便取得滿分9分成績
- 一級榮譽畢業於香港中文大學 (CUHK) 修讀環球商業學 (Global Business Studies),總GPA達3.9/4.0,曾獲得多個獎學金及入選院長嘉許名單
- 曾於多家金融機構及投資銀行實習,尚未畢業已獲大型美資投行聘請為全職投資銀行分析師 (Investment Banking Analyst)
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影片目錄
0:45 審題雖基本卻重要 ( Must know 立場,身份,語境,格式)
2:03 論說文確保100% 清楚立場意思
3:29 題目對論點數量有限制?
4:45 善用題目提示
5:32 首5-10 mins 千萬不要下筆
7:48 一入場就背默!
10:38 必須以主題句開首
12:50 Must Proofread ( suggest 5 mins 寫 ending, 10 mins proofread)
影片目錄Credits to: Sohoku Gamer
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