你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 Do you often write down notes? Yes, I do actually, in fact, it's almost a daily habit for me. I've always found that putting things down on paper helps them stick in my mind better, so I prefer pen and paper when I can. My memory's never been my strongest point, so notes act like a safety net—whether it's a quick reminder to buy groceries, a deadline for work, or a snippet of advice from a friend. Come to mention it, I keep a small notebook in my bag where I jot down to-do lists. As a student, though, I switched to digital notes during classes, typing on my laptop is faster, and it's easier to organize them into folders or add links, which makes reviewing easier. Either way, notes are pretty much essential for me to stay on top of things. * always found that：始终觉得 * stick in my mind：牢记在脑海 * my strongest point：我的强项/长处 * a safety net：安全保障；让人安心 * a quick reminder: 快速提醒 * buy groceries：购买食品杂货 * a snippet of advice：一点建议；“snippet” 表示简短、零散的内容 * Come to mention it：说到这个（用于转换话题、补充相关内容时的衔接语） * jot down：匆匆记下；随手写下 * switched to：切换到；转用 * folders：文件夹 * stay on top of things：对情况了如指掌/保持有序状态 Do you make a lot of lists on your phone? I do use my phone for lists, but not excessively. It's more for quick, on-the-go reminders. For instance, if I'm out and suddenly remember I need to do something, I'll send myself a quick message on WeChat. Once I've done the task, I delete the message to keep things tidy; if not, it'll linger there for a while. When I'm in a rush, I'll even send myself voice notes because it's faster than typing. * excessively：过度地；过分地 * on-the-go reminders：即时提醒；“on-the-go” 强调随时随地 * keep things tidy：让事情保持整洁（有序） * linger：留存；徘徊 * in a rush：匆忙；赶时间 When do you usually make notes? I make notes in all sorts of situations—during classes, work meetings, or even just when I'm planning my day. Since my memory's a bit unreliable, notes are my way of "saving" important details. At work, I'll scribble down key points from meetings, then review them later to map out my next steps, otherwise, I might forget a crucial deadline. For classes, I take notes in lectures, which I'll flip through before exams or when I'm revisiting a topic for assignments. Even with personal stuff, like weekend plans or a book recommendation, I'll note it down or take screenshots. It's like having a backup for my brain. * in all sorts of situations：在各种各样的情况下 * unreliable：靠不住的 * scribble down：匆匆记下 * map out: 规划、拟定 * my next steps：后续步骤；下一步计划 * assignments：作业；任务 * personal stuff：个人事务；私人事情 * recommendation：推荐 * take screenshots：截屏 * backup：备份 Is it common in your country for people to write notes? I think it varies by age group. Younger people, like students or professionals in their 20s and 30s, often rely on notes I'm sure, whether it's digital apps or notebooks. We're so used to juggling multiple tasks that writing things down feels second nature. For older generations, though, it's a bit different. Many prefer keeping mental notes—they've got a knack for remembering things without writing them down. But even among them, some will jot down important stuff, like doctor's appointments, just to be safe, but as with my parents or grandfather, it'll be on some scrap of paper, so it's easily lost. Overall, note-taking is pretty common, but the how and why depend on who you ask. * age group：年龄段 * professionals：职场人士 * in their 20s and 30s：二三十岁 * juggling multiple tasks：同时处理多项任务；“juggle” 原义 “玩杂耍”，引申为 “同时应付、兼顾” * feels second nature：习以为常 * older generations：老一辈 * keeping mental notes：记在脑子里 * got a knack for：有…… 的诀窍；擅长…… * doctor's appointments：就医预约 * just to be safe：保险起见；以防万一 * scrap of paper：一张小纸片；零碎纸张 * note-taking：记笔记；这是名词化的表达，指记笔记这个行为 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 顺便打个广告： 欢迎朋友们加入我的【知识星球】 里面有10万字的雅思口语书，内容梗概： (1) 78个Part 1话题语料 (2) 55个Part 3话题语料 (3) 40个Part 2话题语料 (4) 雅思口语高分tips (5) 雅思口语高分词汇表达 这本口语书是PDF的，放在了我的知识星球，星球里除了这本书，还有雅思听说读写、语法基础知识等内容。 星球目前的价格是388元/年，欢迎加入。如不适合，星球可以3天无理由退款，付的款会原路返还给你。

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 Are there a lot of buildings where you live? Oh, absolutely. My neighborhood is packed with high-rises—residential buildings, office blocks, shopping malls, that sort of thing. But it's not all concrete; there are plenty of houses too, since the area's a mix of middle-class and higher-income residents. What I love most is that despite the buildings, there's loads of greenery—trees, shrubs, small gardens. It never feels like a concrete jungle, which is why I've stuck around for so long in the area. * packed with：挤满了 * residential buildings：住宅楼 * that sort of thing：诸如此类的东西 * concrete：混凝土 * a mix of：由…… 混合组成 * residents：居民 * greenery：绿化 * a concrete jungle：钢筋水泥森林 * stuck around：待在（某地） What kind of architecture do you like the most? Tough to pick, but I'm really drawn to traditional Chinese architecture. Just recently, I visited a valley in Jiangxi Province where all the buildings have that classic style. The exteriors are beautiful—curved tile roofs, wooden lattice windows that you push open outward—even though the interiors are modern. Walking through them, it felt like stepping into a scene from a martial arts movie. It was absolutely stunning; there's something so timeless about that design. * Tough to pick ：很难选 * drawn to ：被…… 吸引；对…… 感兴趣 * classic style ：经典风格 * exteriors ：外部；外观 * curved tile roofs ：翘角瓦屋顶 * lattice windows ：格子窗 * interiors ：内部；室内 * scene from a martial arts movie ：武侠电影场景 * stunning ：令人惊叹 * timeless ：永恒的；永不过时的 Where would you live, if you could live in any home in the world? I'd love a house in the hills, overlooking a valley. Growing up in a mountainous area, I miss waking up to those views—watching the seasons change from my window, seeing snow dust the peaks in winter or leaves turn gold in autumn. It'd be perfect to have easy access to the woods too, where I could go for walks, gather firewood, or even pick wild mushrooms in season. Being that close to nature just feels right for me. * overlooking：俯瞰；眺望 * mountainous area：山区 * dust（此处为动词）：覆盖；撒满（薄尘等） * snow dust the peaks：雪覆盖山峰（像撒了一层薄雪） * have easy access to：方便到达 * gather firewood：拾柴火 * in season：（水果、蔬菜等）当季；时令 Is architecture an important part of a city's identity? Definitely. A city's skyline and iconic buildings basically define it I think. Like when you see the Canton Tower, you instantly think of Guangzhou. Or the Temple of Heaven or CCTV Headquarters—they're tied to Beijing's identity. These structures tell a story about the city's history, culture, or even its modern aspirations. So yeah, architecture is a huge part of what makes a city unique I believe. * skyline ：天际线 * iconic buildings ：标志性建筑 * define ：界定；定义 * the Canton Tower ：广州塔 * the Temple of Heaven ：天坛 * CCTV Headquarters ：中央电视台总部大楼 * tied to ：与…… 紧密关联；和…… 绑定 * structures ：建筑物；建筑结构 * modern aspirations ：现代追求 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 顺便打个广告： 欢迎朋友们加入我的【知识星球】 里面有10万字的雅思口语书，内容梗概： (1) 78个Part 1话题语料 (2) 55个Part 3话题语料 (3) 40个Part 2话题语料 (4) 雅思口语高分tips (5) 雅思口语高分词汇表达 这本口语书是PDF的，放在了我的知识星球，星球里除了这本书，还有雅思听说读写、语法基础知识等内容。 星球目前的价格是388元/年，欢迎加入。如不适合，星球可以3天无理由退款，付的款会原路返还给你。

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 Do you like driving? Well, I think I would, but to be honest, I haven't got my driver's license yet. Learning to drive has been on my to-do list for years, but due to various circumstances, it has been constantly deprioritized. I still vividly recall a friend of mine once saying that driving has expanded her 'life radius', and I am eager to experience the same freedom and convenience for myself. * driver's license：驾照 * various circumstances：各种各样的情况 * constantly：不断 * deprioritized：被降为次要；被搁置（原词“deprioritize”的过去分词形式，意为降低……的优先次序 ） * vividly：生动地 * driving：驾驶；驱车旅行 * expanded：扩大；扩展 * life radius：生活半径 * eager：渴望的；热切的 Where was the last place you drove? As I just mentioned, I don't drive, so I haven't driven anywhere. However, if I had a car, I would love to take a road trip to the western part of Sichuan province with one or two friends. The scenery there is absolutely breathtaking, and driving would allow us to explore the area at our own pace, which is much more convenient than relying on public transportation. In saying that, I have been on road trips and I enjoyed them very much. * take a road trip to the western part of Sichuan province：去川西公路旅行 * scenery：风景 * breathtaking：令人惊叹的 * at our own pace：按自己的节奏 * relying on：依赖；依靠 * In saying that：话虽如此 (用于补充说明，先提出一种情况，接着用此短语引出相关补充内容) Where do you like to sit in a car? I always prefer the front passenger seat because it provides an unobstructed view of the road ahead. There's something about being in that seat that makes me feel more connected to the journey and less claustrophobic. And when I'm on a road trip with a friend to some remote, off-the-beaten-path destinations, I love to kick back, put my feet up, and enjoy the passing scenery while listening to our favorite music. It's such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. * front passenger seat：副驾驶座 * unobstructed view of the road ahead：前方道路的无遮挡视野 * something about being in that seat that makes me feel：坐在那个座位上产生的那种让我有…… 感觉 （“something about...that...” 是一种常用表达 ） * more connected to the journey：与旅途更有联结感 * less claustrophobic：没那么幽闭恐惧 * remote, off-the-beaten-path destinations：偏远、小众的目的地 * kick back: 放松休息 * put my feet up：把脚搭起来 * the passing scenery：沿途的风景 Is driving common in your country? Yes, sure, driving of course is very common in China. The average family owns a car, and nowadays, electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular and cheaper and I think especially for city dwellers, they are becoming a must-have. While the public transportation system in China is well-developed and efficient, people still want the freedom to go where they want, especially on the weekends when many people will go on a short trip. Having a car offers a more flexible and convenient way to get around, particularly when traveling to places that are not easily accessible by public transport. * very common：很普遍 * The average family owns a car：普通家庭都有汽车 * electric vehicles：电动汽车 * city dwellers：城市居民 * a must-have:必备品 * well-developed：完善 * go on a short trip：进行一次短途旅行 * more flexible and convenient way to get around：更灵活便捷的出行方式 * not easily accessible：不易到达的 、交通不便抵达的 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 顺便打个广告： 欢迎朋友们加入我的【知识星球】 里面有10万字的雅思口语书，内容梗概： (1) 78个Part 1话题语料 (2) 55个Part 3话题语料 (3) 40个Part 2话题语料 (4) 雅思口语高分tips (5) 雅思口语高分词汇表达 这本口语书是PDF的，放在了我的知识星球，星球里除了这本书，还有雅思听说读写、语法基础知识等内容。 星球目前的价格是388元/年，欢迎加入。如不适合，星球可以3天无理由退款，付的款会原路返还给你。

你好呀，欢迎收听：英语考试Cat 🐱🐱🐱🐱 今天来聊一聊雅思大作文必备基础知识。 播客文稿点这里。 Mac的雅思范文专辑点这里。 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 顺便打个广告： 欢迎朋友们加入我的【知识星球】 里面有10万字的雅思口语书，内容梗概： (1) 78个Part 1话题语料 (2) 55个Part 3话题语料 (3) 40个Part 2话题语料 (4) 雅思口语高分tips (5) 雅思口语高分词汇表达 这本口语书是PDF的，放在了我的知识星球，星球里除了这本书，还有雅思听说读写、语法基础知识等内容。 星球目前的价格是388元/年，欢迎加入。如不适合，星球可以3天无理由退款，付的款会原路返还给你。