Some people like going after fashion. Other don’t. Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
T– Topic          won’t go after fashion
S– Supporting       cost money
     idea             clothes latest fashion
                       energy consuming
                       newspaper, radio magazines                        
T—Transition    First, because, Also, finally
 
     I wouldn’t go after fashion. First ,because it costs so much money. You have to keep buying the clothes of the latest fashion and style. That’s a whole lot of money to be spent. Also, It’s energy-consuming. Since you have to be kept checking the newspaper and tune in to the radio or TV for the latest fashion which changes frequently. So it is hard to follow. Then I don’t follow.
 
考中策略 （strategies during the test）
◇ Be familiar with the direction and dismiss them by clicking on continue
◇ use preparation time wisely. Read question carefully, note everything it
    asks you. Write down a simply plan.
◇ speak clearly and slowly. normal speed. 80-90 words/minute VOA Special
    English.
◇ Organize your reply.
◇ Topic sentence — supporting idea — Transitions
◇ Monitor the time carefully
 
◇表达中的 coherence 问题
◇连读 (Linking words together)
 
What’s your favorite holiday? Use reasons and details to support your response.
Spring Festival: don't have to work, food, gift money, visiting friends
National Day: holiday, travel
Thanksgiving: give thanks to, turkey
Christmas: gift exchanged, new beginning, greeting friends
T– Topic          spring festival
S– Supporting   family gathering
     idea             mom dad
                      delicious food
                       ants climbing trees
                       vacation
                        7 days off
T—Transition    First, because, Also, finally
 
    My favorite holiday is one of the traditional festivals in China : Spring Festival. First, because it is really an occasion of family gathering. Only at Spring Festival do I have a chance to be back to home in Nanjing. Then I can meet my mom, dad, sister and so on. Second, I can have some delicious food made by my mom who is a good cook. My favorite dish is “ants climbing tree” made by my mom. Finally, at Spring Festival, I can take a few days off. Because I am a real workaholic . I work about 7 days a week. I really wanna take a vacation somehow. So those are some of the reasons that I make Spring Festival my favorite holiday.
 
If you suddenly got $10 million , what would you spend it on? Use details to support your response.
T– Topic          several things
S– Supporting   huge house
     idea             2 million    mom and dad   Nanjing
                       stocks bonds
                       3 million  “Never put……..”
                        Vacation
                        Nepal
T—Transition    First, because, Also, finally
 
    If I have $10 million, I will spend it on several things. First, I’d like to spend $2 million buying a huge house or even villa to house my mom, dad, and some sisters. Because, I am livin’ in Beijing while they are in Nanjing. I miss them and they miss me. So I want to live with them. Second, I will invest $3 million in stocks, bonds etc to make me have more money. Just as the saying goes “Never put all your eggs in one basket”.  So I will try to diversify my investment vehicles. Finally, I will spend the rest on vacationing. I am crazy about traveling all around the world. I will go to Nepal in the first place. That’s my favorite country in the whole world. It is a fantastic place to visit.