国际高中备考面试生活相关类2

Session 2: Personal Life related topics1.相关真题演练1.Do you have any favorite English books, movies, or songs?2.Choose one of your favorite methods to relax and explain why it is your favorite. Please include specific details in your explanation.3.Which one do you think is more important, capability or practice? Why?4.Describe the most important day of you and explain why it is important for you?5.Describe some kind of skill that you’d like to learn most. Why? Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.2.答题思路A+D+E1.A=Answer the question directly with topic sentence2.D=Develop the topic sentenceMethods including: Give examples, use an anecdote, state reasons, andgive facts.How to develop a topic sentence：SampleCheese is a very popular food in many cultures: this is our topic sentence, now let's try to develop it in a number of different ways. We can do any, or all, of the following:Give examples: For example, cheese features heavily in both French and Italian cuisines. Indeed, even India cuisine, although not know for its use of diary products, features cheese in the form of paneer.Use an anecdote: I have traveled widely, and eaten in many exotic locations; in all of them cheese of some kind appeared on the menu.State reasons: The popularity of cheese could be due to its being a good way of preserving milk when there was an abundance of this commodity. Equally, it could be due to the fact that cheese is delicious!Give facts: Half of all Italians would not consider eating a meal that did not contain cheese, and nearly 10% of the GDP of France comes from cheese taxation. (Note: these cheese 'facts' aren't true!)3. E=Explain the relationship between the details you give and the topic sentence.Homework1.What is your life goal and why do you want to fulfill it?2.Describe one of your challenging experiences, and explain how you conquered this challenge?3.Describe one of your unforgettable traveling experiences?词汇积累The benefits of music：❖Purify my heart with melodious rhythms (light/gospel/meditation)❖Produce great chemical reaction in my mind. (Pop)❖Wake me up when I feel drowsy in the morning. (Rock and punk)❖Blow my mind with strong beats and rhythms. (Hip-hop/R&B/Rap) ❖Promote my personal cultivation.(Classical/musical/opera/symphony/orchestra)❖Be versatile and can play musical instruments, like piano, violin, guitar, cello, Jazz drum, flute, saxophone and so on.The benefits of movies：❖Alleviate stress and reduce depression❖Information benefitsMovies are also highly informative, especially the ones that are based on events that actually happened.❖EntertainmentBe it comedy, drama, sci-fi or action, movies are a medium of leisure and amusement for every individual ranging from those on streets to the high and mighty residing in the penthouses.❖Watching movie is indeed a great pass-time. You have the company of some of the funniest, dangerous and beautiful people in the world acting out interesting plots for you. What more could you ask for?❖Inspiration:One of the prime benefits of watching movies is that it inspires you. Biopic and movies on historical figures often give you a glimpse into the simple truths of life. You get to see through your own eyes the transformation of ordinary men and women into heroes in times of needs and somewhere it motivates you to look at life in a different perspective. Yes, you realize a regular people like you and I too are capable of great things in life.❖Good laugh and bonding:Do you remember the last time you laughed your heart out while watching a movie? I do and I also recall it was among some of the very rare moments when I actually had a good uninhibited laugh. W ell that’s what a good comedy does to you. It is as much a way to lighten the mood as it is a way to bond. I can never forget the night outs in hostels where the girls and I watched comedy films back to back, laughed together and, for some weird reason, grew closer as friends and companions.参考阅读材料Reading Reference1. How do I set good priorities and goals?Priorities and goals are essential to having a healthy and balanced life. Priorities are elements in your life that you find important. It is important to ask yourself, “What is really important to me? What do I value?” Think about your priorities. Your education is probably included on your list. While your education is really important, it is also critical that you make time to have fun with your friends, enjoy family interaction, participate in a hobby, play a sport, learn more about God, and much more.Goals are also important. Goals are something you are aiming for or a result you desire. Maybe you want to complete a large project by a certain date. Or maybe you want to save enough money to buy a new laptop. Goals keep you motivated!Here are some keys to setting goals that are S.M.A.R.T!S: Specific -- Clearly define the goal. You can ask yourself, “What do I want to do? Why do I want to do it? How do I plan to do it?”M: Measurable -- When a goal is measurable, you can tell you have completed it! If it isn’t measurable, how will you know when your goal has been reached?A: Attainable -- Is your goal possible? Goals should challenge you, but you should be able to complete them. If you have the skills and resources you need, you will be motivated to achieve your goal.R: Realistic -- Is your goal realistic? You don’t want your goal to be too hard, but you do want it to challenge you.T: Timely -- Give your goal a deadline. Can you complete the goal in a timely manner? You may want to divide your goal into smaller pieces and develop a schedule for completion.Tell a friend about your goal and ask him or her to keep you accountable. Request that he or she ask you about it and encourage you to keep working hard. Then let your goal motivate you to success!2.10 Tips To Have A Successful High School LifeMake friends who are trustworthy, good and valuable. You don’t want to get into trouble because of the misbehavior of your friends. This is actually a huge thing as your teachers consider your behavior in the class and campus. How you present your image will affect the grades you gain. Do not force yourself to be popular in high school. Just live it to your friends to decide, be natural and do what’s right. Seeing you believe in yourself people will come towards you.If you do not understand the classes or you are struggling with the grades, talk with the teachers and ask help. You need constructive advice to get better in the academics. This helps when you have a tough assignment or research paper to submit. The more you contact the teacher, the more you will make them impressed.Keep your confidence and self esteem high. Do not let others intimidate you. Feeling good about yourself makes sure that you won’t get trampled from teachers and peers.In high school you might experience variety of influences. Some students like to simply come and go without any interest in studies. Others spendtheir time in student politics, games and others. You need to work on your passion along with concentrating on studies. Keep a timetable and assign few hours to creative work to fulfill your dreams and hope.Get some free time even when there is so much homework to do. You have to clear your mind or breathe easier while being busy with the schoolwork.Do not delay with the assignments. You have to organize yourself and fight against procrastination. Prepare yourself in advance for upcoming tests and quizzes. Keep a record or planner about important dates of homework and tests. You can have it in your phone or tablet as reminders. If you have more than one assignment to submit which is usually the case in high school you have to assign priority based on the date of submission. Get to work as soon as possible to complete them early and relieve yourself from tension.Be polite and kind to people. You don’t have to make enemies or be a bully to get reputation. If there some people who are getting on your back, try to avoid them.Do not be embarrassed to skip tough classes. Do what’s best for you. Peer pressure might get you into trouble.In high school get involved with new people who have intentions to do better things. Join certain activities and clubs to know new friends. You can become a leader and develop your leadership qualities. For instance, if you are interested in music, join a band, orchestra or choir.。