1、Education,Native Speakers在讨论教育话题时会频繁使用的短语&句型,1、sth. be an arduous process W,英语为第二语言的学习者倾向于使用的表达：sth. is an exhausting thing to do =sth. be a tiring process that requires a great deal of effort 【中文含义】某事是一个需要付出艰苦努力的过程【实战例句】Attending a university with a top-tier reputation often is an arduous but rewar
2、ding process.考入一所名牌大学通常是一次需要付出艰苦努力但回报也同样丰厚的过程。,2、be very rewarding SW,=making someone feel satisfied 【中文含义】有回报 【实战例句】Teaching can be a very rewarding career. It allows teachers to have an input in the development of young lives.教学是一项回报丰厚的事业。老师们可以在教学的过程中，用自己的努力去培育孩子们的成长。,3、someones aspiration/pursuit
3、 WS,=someonestrong wish for achievement 【中文含义】梦想，追求（应试是替代dream的地道表达）【实战例句】The educational aspirations/pursuit of rural youth tend to be different from those of students living elsewhere.相比其他地方的孩子，农村孩子在教育上的追求与渴望是大不相同的。,4、concentrate on sth. WS,=direct someones thoughts or attention towards sth. 【中文含义
4、】集中精力于某事 【实战例句】Some people think it is more effective to educate boys and girls in single-sex schools because they believe this environment reduces distractions and encourages pupils to concentrate on their studies.一些人认为在男校或女校教育孩子更为有效，因为单一性别的环境可以减少干扰并鼓励孩子们集中精力地学习。（Cambridge IELTS 8 例句）,5、form the ba
5、sis of sth. W,=provide the ideas or actions from which sth. can develop 【中文含义】为某事物打下基础 【实战例句】Traditional ways of teaching form the basis of the lesson.传统的教学方式构成授课的基础。（Cambridge IELTS 8 例句）,6、use lateral thinking W,英语为第二语言的学习者倾向于使用的表达：think in a creative way =use a creative approach to solving proble
6、ms 【中文含义】鼓励发散型思维 【实战例句】using lateral thinking, the students can solve problems in an unconventional manner(不走寻常路的方式) now. 通过利用发散式思维，学生们可以用不走寻常路的方式来解决问题。,7、rely on linear thinkingW,=depend on habits of thought in which one idea follows directly from another one 【中文含义】依赖于直线型的思维；受到思维的局限 【实战例句】The stude
7、nts should not rely on linear thinking habits. Instead, they should think more innovatively. 学生们不应受到线性思维惯性的束缚，而相反地，他们应该更多地去创造性思考。,8、break the mould S,=change a situation by doing sth. unprecedented 【中文含义】打破常规 【实战例句】He made an attempt to break the mould of British politics. 他对打破英国政坛一成不变的局面做出了一次尝试。,9、
8、academic performance WS,英语为第二语言的学习者倾向于使用的表达：grades =how good or bad a student is academically【中文含义】学业表现 【实战例句】Tylers academic performance has been disappointing. 泰勒的学习表现十分令人失望。,10、academic qualifications W,=the degrees, diplomas and certificates that someone has acquired 【中文含义】学历 【实战例句】Today academi
9、c qualifications are essential for getting a reasonable career. 学历证书在当今对找到一份体面的工作有着至关重要的作用。,success is an arduous but very rewarding process. first you should be aspiration. And concentrate on your purpose. besides i want to say dont be limited in linear thinking, instead, you can use lateral thinki
10、ng or innovative thinking. even to break the mould! These ways of studying form the basis of your academic performance. it is also helpful for your academic qualifications.,It is most students aspiration to attend a top-tier university. It is an arduous process but is very rewarding. By attending it
11、, students need to concentrate on their study, because knowledge forms the basis of the skills. Whats more, they should use lateral thinking instead of relying on the linear thinking, as by doing that, their thoughts would be more innovative. Sometimes, due to the fast changes of nowadays, students
12、should be encouraged to break the mould of old perspectives and create the new ideas which fit the new society. Meanwhile a good academic performance is necessary. A good academic performance can have a decent academic qualification so that a reasonable job can be got.,11、standardized test WS,=tests
13、 that are designed to give each test-taker the same questions in the same format 【中文含义】标准化考试（统一试题且有标准答案的考试） 【实战例句】(1)High scores on standardized tests are not necessarily the best indicator of giftedness(有天赋). 一名学生在标准化考试中拿到高分并非就一定意味着他拥有很高的天赋。(2)Lessons last for a standardized 50 minutes and are alwa
14、ys followed by a 10-minute break, which gives the pupils a chance to let off steam. 每堂课的长度都是标准化的50分钟，而且课间均有10分钟的休息，可以给学生们机会去释放压力。（Cambridge IELTS 8 例句）,15,12、be gifted / be talented SW,=has an impressive natural ability 【中文含义】有天赋的 【实战例句】In the process of being educated we can learn from the achievem
15、ents of those more gifted than ourselves. 在接受教育的过程中我们可以从比我们更有天赋的人们所获得的成就中学习。（Cambridge IELTS 8 例句）,13、rote memorization W,英语为第二语言的学习者倾向于使用的表达：remember sth. mechanically =a learning technique that focuses on learning by repetition 【中文含义】重复记忆，机械记忆 【实战例句】Rote memorization is not entirely useless. It ca
16、n help children to learn the basics such as the multiplication tables. 死记硬背并非是一无是处的。它可以帮助孩子牢记像乘法表这样的基础知识。,14、learn sth. by heart S,=learn sth. so that you can remember it perfectly 【中文含义】熟记某种知识 【实战例句】The view of repetitively boring lessons and learning the facts by heart may be unfair and unjustifie
17、d. 认为这些学校中的教学重复枯燥而且死记硬背的看法也许是不公正的。（Cambridge IELTS 8 例句）,15、read extensively W,=read widely 【中文含义】广泛地阅读 【实战例句】Some people argue that examinations do not motivate students to read extensively. 一些人认为考试并没有刺激到学生去广泛地阅读。,16、induce cramming SW,=cause students to prepare hastily for an examination 【中文含义】导致考
18、前突击【实战例句】It concerns some parents that these examinations may induce cramming. 一些家长担心这些考试会导致学生们在考前突击。,17、ignorance WS,=lack of knowledge about a particular subject 【中文含义】缺乏对某科目的了解，对某科目的无知 【实战例句】No one minds mistakes or ignorance as long as you are prepared to learn from them. 没有人会介意犯错误或无知，只要你准备好去从中学
19、习或吸取教训。（Cambridge IELTS 8 例句）,18、standard of upright conduct WS,英语为第二语言的学习者倾向于使用的表达：to judge what is right and wrong =standard of honest and responsible behaviour 【中文含义】行为准则 【实战例句】At school students should be taught respect for the rights of others and standards of upright conduct. 学生在学校应养成尊重他人权利、遵守
20、良好行为规范的好习惯。,19、students autonomy W,=students right to organize their own activities 【中文含义】学生的自我管理【实战例句】Students autonomy should be encouraged when there are not enough teachers to go around. 当师资短缺时，校方应当提倡学生的自我管理。,20、self-discipline SW,=the ability to make oneself do things when he/she should, even i
21、f he/she does not want to do them 【中文含义】自制力 【实战例句】Lydia lacks self-discipline and is unable to finish anything. 莉迪亚缺乏自制能力，导致她什么也完不成。,Im not a gifted person so I always rote memorization for my course. I must learn it by heart otherwise it may induce cramming. Moreover, the lack of self-discipline ca
22、uses poor efficiency in my learning. It made me realize that I need to make an autonomy. Firstly, I model after schools lessons make a standardization for my self-lessons. Secondly, I must spend more time to concentrate on the courses I have ignorance. Finally, I should use my rest time to read exte
23、nsively, it gives me a chance to let off steam and enrich my knowledge. Besides, I will do not ignore the self standard of upright conduct!,To good students has never been about having high scores on standardised tests only. It has always included some gifts and other characters. Students who have h
24、igh scores on standardised tests only can indicate that they are good at rote memorisation and learning the knowledge which teachers taught in class by heart. Or maybe they just have a cramming a few nights before tests. Their knowledge is limited. While to good students, they usually read extensive
25、ly to broaden their horizon and to eliminate the ignorance of a particular subject. Whats more, good students should respect standards of upright conduct. For example, if there are not enough teachers to go around, good students should have their autonomy and self-discipline to learn the knowledge b
26、y themselves.,21、role model WS,英语为第二语言的学习者倾向于使用的表达：model =a person whom someone admires and whose behaviour and attitudes he/she tries to copy 【中文含义】榜样 【实战例句】My elder brother has always been a role model for me. 我哥哥一直是我心中的榜样。,22、set a good example WS,=encourage or inspire people to do the same thing
27、 as one does 【中文含义】为别人树立榜样【实战例句】His dad was always telling him to set a good example for his younger brother. 他的父亲总是告诉他要给弟弟树立一个好榜样。,23、meet someones expectations WS,=be as good as expected 【中文含义】达到某人的期望 【实战例句】His academic performance failed to meet his parents expectations. 他的学习成绩没有达到她父母的期望。,24、fall
28、 short of someones expectations SW,=be disappointing to someone 【中文含义】未能达到某人的期待【实战例句】Jamie kept falling short of my expectations. 吉米总是让我失望。,25、cannot be guaranteed success SW,=There is no assurance that something will be a success.【中文含义】（某事物）未必一定会成功或者有效 【实战例句】So far no teaching methods can be guaran
29、teed success. 目前为止没有任何一种教学方法能包治百病。,26、cover a lot of ground S,英语为第二语言的学习者倾向于使用的表达：learn a great amount of information in a class =(of subjects or courses) deal with much information and many facts【中文含义】（在课程或科目中）覆盖了很广泛的领域 【实战例句】Weve covered a lot of ground in this class in the past couple of months.
30、我们在过去几个月里广泛学习了这门课中的各种知识。,27、be well-rounded S,=have a wide variety of experiences in life 【中文含义】（某人）爱好和精力都很广泛的 【实战例句】Shes a well-rounded person who not only works hard but also has a varied social life. 她是一个多才多艺的人，不仅在工作中认真能力，在业余生活中也有着广泛的爱好与经历。,28、comprehensive coverage of sth W,=include many details
31、 or aspects of sth. 【中文含义】广泛涉及某方面的知识【实战例句】The impression is that the logical nature of the textbooks and their comprehensive coverage of different types of examples renders work sheets unnecessary. 给人的印象是教材的逻辑性和所举实例的广泛性让课堂练习薄变得不再必要。（Cambridge IELTS 8 例句）,29、self-paced learning/education WS,英语为第二语言的学
32、习者倾向于使用的表达：study at ones own speed =learning whose rate of speed can be set or regulated by the students themselves 【中文含义】学生可以自己控制进度的学习 【实战例句】Self-paced distance learning offers students convenience and flexibility. 学生可以自己控制进度的远程学习方式给了学生们更多的便捷和灵活性。,30、core curriculum WS,=the set of common courses th
33、at are required of all students【中文含义】核心课程【实战例句】The core curriculum provide the necessary general education for students, irrespective of(不管，不涉及) their fields of interest. 核心课程为学生提供了无论其兴趣爱好，每个人都必须掌握的最基础的教育。,The aims of education should not only teach us knowledge of the book(书本知识) but also teach us a
34、 matter of attitude and perception. First, we should not repress individuality students. Second, we should promote equality and encourage better behavior at school. Refuse the gender and discrimination. Many people believe that single -sex schools is good for children, but I think co-education can m
35、ake children feel more comfortable in the company of the opposite sex and competitive. But I dont agree with mixed-ability class, because I think for this way students who academic performance is not good do not catch up with the others. Finally, we also should enrich childrens extra-curricular acti
36、vities. In addition, i want to give you a suggestion, dont specialize in the first subject that interests you, or the first thing you find yourself good at. The world is changing so rapidly that you must continue to teach yourself comprehensive coverage of education throughout your life.,To be a rol
37、e model is a pretty tiring thing. In order to set a good example to your peers at school, you will meet teachers and parents expectation and never dare to fall short of their expectations. You will read extensively to cover a lot of ground in every subject and enable yourself to be well-rounded. Whi
38、le even though you work so hard, it cannot be guaranteed that your comprehensive coverage of knowledge is wide enough. Therefore, we dont need to study as well as expected, but need to have effectively self-paced learning. It can offer us more time to think what we learn, how we learn and when we le
39、arn. Meanwhile after learning well of core curriculum, we can learn some extending curriculum according to our interests.,31、the aims of education WS,=the purpose of education【中文含义】教育的目标【实战例句】The aims of education should not be restricted to the development of knowledge of skill. 教育的目标不应只局限于学习知识或技能。
40、,32、academic attainment W,=sth. that students succeeded in doing in class【中文含义】学生在学业方面取得的成就 【实战例句】Japan has a significantly better record in terms of average mathematical attainment than England and Wales. 日本学生在平均算数成绩方面明显高于英格兰和威尔士的学生。（Cambridge IELTS 8 例句）,33、specialise in sth. WS,=be an expert of a
41、 particular part of a subject【中文含义】专攻某个领域【实战例句】Grant Freeman, a biologist who specialises in identifying insects, has come to talk to us about his current research work. 格兰特弗里曼，一个昆虫识别方面的专家，来向我们介绍他目前的研究工作。（Cambridge IELTS 8 例句）,34、extra-curricular activities WS,=activities that are not part of the co
42、urse that a student is doing【中文含义】课外活动 【实战例句】These extra-curricular activities offer students an outlet for creativity and problem-solving. 这些课外活动给了学生们一个施展自己创作力合问题解决能力的窗口。,35、promote equality WS,=ensure the same conditions, possibilities and rights【中文含义】促进（学生之间的）平等【实战例句】Some people believe that unif
43、orms can promote equality and encourage better behaviour at school. 有人认为统一校服会增进校园内的平等与和谐,36、repress individuality WS,=discourage qualities that make someone or something different from all others【中文含义】压制个性【实战例句】School uniforms may repress individuality and deny students the freedom of choice. 统一校服可能
44、会压制学生个性的表现并剥夺了他们自由选择的权利。,37、co-education WS,=a system in which students of both sexes are educated together【中文含义】男女合校的教育【实战例句】Some people believe that co-education can make children feel more comfortable in the company of the opposite sex. 有人认为男女混校的教育模式能让孩子们在未来工作中面对异性时更加自然。,38、a single sex school WS
45、,=an all-boys or all-girls school【中文含义】男校或女校 【实战例句】Some people argue that single sex schools impose abnormal conditions upon children. 有人认为单独性别学校的教育模式会对孩子产生不良的影响。,39、mixed-ability class WS,=class involving students of different abilities【中文含义】各层次学习能力的学生在一起上课的班级 【实战例句】It is remarkable that large mixe
46、d-ability classes could be kept together for maths throughout all their compulsory schooling. 值得一提的是在整个义务教育阶段具有不同层次能力的学生们都可以一起学习数学。（Cambridge IELTS 8 例句）,40、distinguish sb./sth. from WS,=recognise differences between people or things 【中文含义】区分人或事物之间的差异 【实战例句】Importantly, our commonly held feelings ca
47、n help distinguish us from other cultures. 重要的是，我们彼此共同拥有的情感能帮助我们从其他的文化中将自己分辨出来。,41、anti-social behaviour W,=behaviour that lacks consideration for others and may cause damage to society【中文含义】对他人和社会有负面影响的行为 【实战例句】Even though the great majority of students are well-behaved, there is a small minority t
48、hat engage in anti-social behaviour. 尽管绝大部分的学生都表现良好，但也有一小部分人表现出了反社会的行为。,42、be well-behaved SW,=behave in a polite or socially acceptable way 【中文含义】行为得体的 【实战例句】Apart from a very small minority, the students are well-behaved. 除了极个别人，大部分学生都表现良好。,43、adolescence W,=the period of your life from in which you develop from being a child into being an adult【中文含义】青春期 【实战例句】The book deals with the joys and sorrows of adolescence. 这本书讲述了伴着青春时光所到来的甜美与忧伤。,
