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高中生如何練習英文聽力

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　右圖呈現的是某高中全體學生
練習英文聽力的方法， 請寫一篇至
少 120 個單詞（ words） 的英文作
文。 文分兩段， 第一段描述該圖所
呈現之現象； 第二段請說明你都如
何練習英文聽力， 並解釋原因。

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一張圖表中可能包含很多資訊，但不需全面地描述圖表，而是針對圖表內的某些內容進行重點式的描述與分析。
因此，在下筆前應先仔細分析圖表所要呈現的重點，才能正確且簡要地說明該圖表的內容。
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一般而言，不需要鉅細靡遺地描述圖表上的各項數據，而是應仔細觀察圖表中數據的變化，在比較或歸納之後，
找出其中最具代表性的幾個數據，並加以說明這些數據所代表的現象。
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簡述圖表所呈現的現象之後，再與自身的生活經驗作連結，找出其中的相似或相異處。接著再進一步說明與 圖 表
中相似或相異的原因為何。

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第一段主題句：There are many ways students can practice their English listening skills.
a. The pie chart shows that most students prefer listening to English songs or
watching English movies to practice their listening skills.
b. They also watch English TV channels, listen to English radio stations, and chat with
foreigners to improve their skills.
第二段主題句：As for my preference, I enjoy listening to English radio stations to enhance
my listening skills.
a. It allows me to concentrate on the words spoken.
b. I can always listen to the radio via my smartphone.
結 論 句： Regardless of the method students choose, practicing listening skills is
something they should do regularly if they want to see a steady improvement
in their English.
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There are many ways students can practice their English listening skills. Since this is a
vital skill, it is useful to know how high school students practice it in Taiwan. As the pie chart♦
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shows, most either listen to English songs or watch movies in English to practice their listening
skills. These two choices make up nearly 50% of the pie chart. This finding♦ is not surprising
5 since movies and music are fun activities for students to do. The chart shows that students
also watch English TV channels♦, listen to English radio stations, and chat with foreigners to
improve their skills.
As for my preference2, I enjoy listening to English radio stations to enhance3 my
language skills. This is the same as 17% of respondents♦ to the survey. I prefer listening to the
10 radio over watching TV because it allows me to concentrate on the words spoken and not
get distracted4 by images♦ on the screen. In addition, I can always listen to my favorite radio
program through my smartphone whenever and wherever I want. Regardless of the method
students choose, practicing listening skills is something they should do regularly5 if they want
to see a steady6 improvement in their English.

1. either... or...　　不是……就是……
比較
neither... nor...　　既非……也非……
► 以上兩者皆為對等的片語連接詞，用以連接兩個對等的單字、片語或子句。
• Ed is either at home or at work right now.
艾德現在不是在家，就是在上班。（連接對等的介詞片語）
• Nick can speak neither English nor Japanese.
尼克既不會說英語也不會說日語。（連接對等的名詞）
► 上述連接詞連接主詞時，動詞或助動詞依最近的主詞做變化。
• Either you or John is to blame for the mistake.
不是你就是約翰要為這項錯誤負責。
• Neither Jeff nor I want to go first in the speech contest.
傑夫和我都不想在演講比賽中第一個上場。

2. prefer N/V-ing over N/V-ing　　比較喜歡……而不喜歡……；寧願……而不願……

= prefer N/V-ing to N/V-ing
= prefer to V rather than V
► “prefer... over / to...” 中的 over / to 為介詞，故其後須接名詞或動名詞作受詞。
• On weekends, I prefer staying at home over / to going out on the town.
= On weekends, I prefer to stay at home rather than go out on the town.
週末時，我比較喜歡待在家裡而不喜歡去城裡。

3. In addition, S + V　　此外，……
= Besides, S + V
• Helen majored in journalism in college. In addition, she minored in English literature.
海倫在大學主修新聞學。此外，她還副修英國文學。
• Charlie doesn’t have enough money to go to the concert. Besides, he hasn’t been feeling well.
查理沒有足夠的錢去看演唱會。此外，他身體一直不舒服。
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1. vital [ `vZItL ] a. 極其重要的 1. make up...　　占了／構成……

be vital to sth　　對某事物而言很重要 • Experts made up 80% of the attendees at the
• Teamwork plays a vital role in achieving conference.
success. 參加這場會議的人有八成都是專家。
團隊合作在獲致成功方面扮演了極重要的角色。 ＊attendee [ J:tEn`di ] n. 出席者
• Adequate sleep is vital to a person’s health. 2. as for...　　至於……；就……而言
充足的睡眠對一個人的健康很重要。
• My sister is a picky eater. As for me, I eat
2. preference [ `prEfJrJns ] n. 偏好 whatever is served.
have a preference for...　　偏好…… 我妹妹是個挑嘴的人。至於我，我吃什麼都行。
• Bill has a preference for outdoor activities, 3. concentrate on...　　專注於……
such as hiking and biking. = focus on...
比爾比較喜歡戶外活動，像是健行和騎腳踏車。 • Jay is concentrating on getting his assignment
3. enhance [ In`hAns ] vt. 增強 finished.
• Mr. Smith tried many ways to enhance his 小杰正專心把他的作業做完。
students’ writing ability. 4. regardless of...　　無論／不管……
史密斯老師嘗試過許多方法來提高學生的寫作能力。 • Regardless of how much you hate the way
4. distract [ dI`strAkt ] vt. 使分心 Henry does things, you have to admit he has a
distract sb from sth　　使某人自某事分心 good heart.
• The noise from the street distracted the writer 無論你有多討厭亨利做事的方法，你必須承認他有副好心
from his work. 腸。
街上的吵雜聲讓這名作家無法專心工作。

5. regularly [ `rEgyJlKlI ] adv. 經常地；定期地

• Accidents regularly occur on this street. ◆ a pie chart　　圓餅圖
這條街道經常發生交通事故。
◆ finding [ `fZIndIG ] n.（調查或研究）發現，結果
6. steady [ `stEdI ] a. 穩定的
channel [ `tSAnL ] n. 頻道
• The price of fruit has remained steady this year.
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今年水果的價格一直維持穩定。
◆ respondent [ rI`spandJnt ] n. 回答者，應答者
◆ image [ `ImIdj ] n. 圖像

學生能練習英文聽力的方法有很多種。因為這是個很重
要的技能，了解臺灣高中生如何練習聽力是很有用的。如同
圓餅圖所示，大部分的學生不是藉由聽英文歌就是看英文電
影來練習聽力。這兩個選項在圓餅圖占了約 50%。這一發現
並不令人意外，因為電影和音樂對學生來說是有趣的活動。
該圖表顯示學生也會看英文電視節目、聽英文廣播電臺以及
和外國人交談來增進聽力。
至於我的偏好，我喜歡聽英文廣播電臺來提升我的語言
能力。這和調查中 17% 的受訪者雷同。我較喜歡聽廣播而
不是看電視，因為它讓我可以專注於所說的話而不會被螢幕
上的圖像分散注意力。此外，我總是能隨時隨地用智慧型手
機收聽我最喜歡的廣播節目。無論學生選擇何種方法，如果
他們希望看到自己的英文持續進步，就應該經常練習聽力。

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