很多家长和孩子都有这样的困惑:KET、PET写作拿“卓越”似乎轻轻松松,可一到FCE,作文别说冲高分,就连“勉强通过”都要谢天谢地——这道“质的鸿沟”究竟怎么来的?
认知差距:FCE的“隐形门槛”
剑桥英语考试的核心,是考察“语言认知+运用能力”的双重维度。从A2(KET)到B2(FCE),认知复杂度的跨度远不止“3个B1级别”的简单叠加!
这也是为什么不少低年级学生挑战FCE时,写作分数总是“平平无奇”——认知发展没跟上考试要求,内容深度、逻辑严密性自然达不到高分标准。
突破高分的关键:“高级表达替换”思维
想在FCE写作中脱颖而出?核心技巧藏在“表达升级”里:
在高级别考试中,用精准的高级词汇、地道的短语替换基础表达,能让你的写作瞬间“脱胎换骨”,从“平平无奇”跃升至“亮眼高级”!
那如何提高写作分数呢?在更高级别的考试中,单词/短语可以有他的高级替换,以此来让你的写作表达变得高级~
名词类短语
1.a way to→an approach to 做某事的方法
我们应该想办法来处理这个问题。
We should adopt an approach to dealing with the problem.
2.old people→the elderly/senior citizens 老人
众所周知,尊重老人是我们中国人的优良传统。
As is known to us, it is a fine tradition for us Chinese to show respect for the elderly/senior citizens.
3.all kinds of→various/a variety of/a wide range of 各种各样的
此外,如果你参加各种课外活动,这也会让你受益。
In addition, it does benefit you if you participate in various/a variety of/a widerange of after-class activities.
4.main reason→leading factor 首要因素
在水资源问题中,人为因素是主导因素。
Man-made factor is the leading factor in water resources problem.
5.chance→opportunity/occasion 机会
大体上说,人们都渴望享受休闲时光的机会。
On the whole,people desire for the opportunity/occasion to enjoy leisure.
6.meeting→conference 会议
我被派担当组织会议的重任。
I've been saddled with organizing the conference.
7.fun→entertainment/amusement 乐趣
这个区域经常用于娱乐,如开办音乐会、打游戏或看电视。
This area is often used for entertainment/amusement such as concerts, games or TV watching.
8.people/persons→individuals 人们
欢迎那些对诗歌感兴趣、想与喜欢阅读和谈论诗歌的人建立联系的人。
People who are interested in poetry and connecting with individuals who also enjoy reading and having conversations about poetry are welcome.
9.choice→option/alternative 选择
作为一个年轻人,他可以选择和他的兄弟一起在城里工作。
As a young man, he had the option/alternative of working in the city with his brother.
10.progress→advancement 进步
分享的经历,不只是普通的娱乐或者进步,是友谊的基础。
Shared experience,not just common amusement or advancement, is the ground of friendship.
11.goal→target/aim 目标
你必须给自己确立切实可行的目标。
You must set realistic targets/aims for yourself.
12.duty→responsibility 责任
我们每个人都必须对自己的行为负责。
Each of us must take responsibility for our own actions.
13.problem→issue 问题
就业是一个非常敏感的问题。
Employment is a very sensitive issue.
14.situation→case/circumstance 情况
我知道我在任何情况下都能信任她。
I know can trust her in any case/circumstance.
15.difficulty→obstacle/barrier 困难;阻碍
尽管存在语言障碍,我们还是可以相互理解的。
We can understand each other in spite of the language barrier.
形容词/副词(短语)
1.hard/difficult→tough/challenging 困难的/有挑战的
专家认为,人类要在火星上生活是很有挑战的,因为他们将面临寒冷的天气、孤独和恐惧。
Experts think that it is challenging for human beings to live on the Mars, because they will face the bitter cold weather,loneliness and fear.
2.good→rewarding/worthwhile/beneficial/ofgreat benefit 有益的
更重要的是,骑自行车是一种有益的锻炼方式,它对我们的健康有益
What's more, riding bicycles is a rewarding way for us to exercise and it is beneficial to our health.
3.free→available 有空的
如果你有空时能考虑我的建议,我将不胜感激。
I'd appreciate it if you could take my suggestions in to account when you are available.
4.often→regularly/frequently 经常
在我离开父母后,我经常和他们保持联系。
I keep in touch with my parents regularly after l leave them. be active in get actively involved in/take an active partin/participate in/engage in
6.be busy with→be absorbed in/be occupied with 忙于
当你专心读一本好书时,时间就过得飞快。
Time passes quickly when you are absorbed in reading a good book.
7.honestly→to be honest 老实说,说实话
说实话,我还发现我仍然有一些不好的学习习惯。
To be honest, l also find that l still have some bad learning habits.
8.important→of vital/great importance 重要的
然而,当时我正忙着准备期末考试,这对我来说是至关重要的。
However, l was occupied in preparing for my final exam at that time, which was of vital importance for me.
9.necessary→a must 必须
我是中国人,这意味着使用普通话与他人交流在日常生活中是必须的
I am Chinese, which means Mandarin is a must for me to communicate with others in my daily life.
10.sad→upset 难过
最让我印象深刻的是,我的英语考试不及格,这让我感到非常沮丧和失望。
What impressed me most was that l failed in an English exam, feeling extremely upset and disappointed.
11.proper→appropriate 合适的
有了这种技巧,考官就能够为考生提供关于适当的锻炼方式的各种建议。
With such a technique,examiners are able to provide various suggestions on appropriate ways of exercise for examinees.
12.actually→as amatter offact 事实上,实际上
事实上,使用共享单车既有优点也有缺点。
As a matter offact, there are both advantages and disadvantages in using the shared bikes.
13.be able to do→be capable of doing 能够做
这样,你就可以很容易地与其他学生交流了。
In this way, you will be capable of communicating with other students easily.
14.possible→be likely to 可能
有着丰富的相关工作经验的学生更可能得到这次机会。
Students with rich and relevant working experience are more likely to be given the chance.
15.sure→be bound to 肯定会
如果你能给我们一些建议就太好了,这些建议肯定对我们很有帮助。
It would be fantastic if you could give us some advice, which is bound to be of great use for us.
16.hardworking→diligent/industrious 勤奋的,努力的
他既聪明又勤勉,所以每件事都做得很出色。
He is both wise and diligent/industrious, so he makes good in everything.
17.great→enormous 巨大的
她从自由职业中获得了极大的乐趣。
She gets enormous pleasure out of working freelance.
18.common→universal 常见的;
普遍的人们不会说一种甚至几种通用语言。
People don't speak one universal language or even a handful
19.sometimes →occasionally/from time to time 不时地
我们应该不时地调整我们的目标,以便继续前进。
We should adjust our aim occasionally/from time to time in order to go ahead continuously.
20.about→approximately 大约
根据联合国的一项研究,全世界生产的粮食中大约有三分之一被浪费了
Approximately one third of all food produced world wide goes to waste according to a United Nations study.
21.serious→severe 严重的
他生来就有严重的听力障碍,找到了通过绘画与世界交流的方式!
Born with severe hearing loss, he has found his way to communicate with the world through painting!
22.now→at present/currently 目前
现在据目前情况看,他似乎胜券在握。
As things stand at present/currently, he seems certain to win.
23.more and more→an increasing/a growing number of 越来越多
越来越多的共享单车已经席卷了整个中国,越来越多的人选择骑自行车而不是开车。
Shared bikes have swept across china, with an increasing/a growing number of people choosing bike riding instead of driving.
24.coming→around the corner 到来
随着寒假的临近,我打算在这段时间里找一份兼职工作。
With the winter vacation around the corner, lint end to find a part time job during this period of time.
