備戰全民英檢中級! 報名前你該準備好的幾件事

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備戰全民英檢中級! 報名前你該準備好的幾件事

隨著行政院推動2030雙語國家政策發展藍圖,英文聽說讀寫全方面技能的重要性日益增加。考取適當的英檢證照,作為升學或求職的加分項目,也成為許多學習者的目標。眾多英檢證照中,全民英檢證照不僅受到政府單位與許多公司行號的採認,報考英檢中級,對高中在學生來說更有許多好處,例如英檢中級的題型跟學測與指考類似,訓練英檢口說能力也可以幫助升大學面試。如果你是高中生,或者你的孩子是高中生,這篇文章將說明如何準備全民英檢中級,並且帶您認識聽說讀寫的各種題型。

A. 如何準備全民英檢中級

  1. 增進字彙

    字彙是語言的基礎。全民英檢中級的字彙量約為5000個字彙(包含英檢初級的2000個字彙),大多能在高中英文課本,以及日常生活讀物中學到。學習字彙時,除了了解字彙的中文含意,也需要熟悉字彙的發音,並且多讀例句,了解字彙在句子裡面的使用方式。

  2. 熟悉基礎文法

    文法決定句子的結構,並且影響句子的含意。全民英檢中級內容涵蓋時態、語態、連接詞、情境助動詞、動名詞與不定詞、形容詞子句等文法。學生在校上英文課時,除了學習文法的形式面之外,也需要學習如何使用這些句型,尤其是口說與寫作。

  3. 累積聽力與口說實力

    全民英檢中級的聽力測驗評估學生能否聽懂日常對話與談話。學生可以廣泛接觸生活素材,例如看英文影片、聽英文Podcast、聽英文廣播,以培養語感。至於口說,英檢口說測驗評估學生的發音流暢度、簡易英語對答、以及描述圖片,所以學生可以一邊看英文影片,一邊練習發音,或者跟同學或朋友練習生活對話,以及訓練圖片敘述。

  4. 訓練閱讀與寫作

    全民英檢中級的閱讀測驗評估學生能否讀懂生活常見的閱讀素材,例如廣告、公告、信件、短文等,因此學生平時就可以多閱讀這些素材,累積相關的閱讀技巧。至於寫作,學生可以練習寫簡單的信件描述日常生活事務,以及寫簡短的段落,敘述對事情的想法。

  5. 培養資訊整合能力

    中級英檢的聽力題包含圖表題,評估學生能否整合聽讀資訊,所以學生需提升聽音辨字的流利度,才能在耳朵聽音檔的同時,眼睛還能閱讀圖表與選項。中級英檢的閱讀測驗則包含多文本題,評估學生能否整合多篇文章間的資訊,所以學生需練習分析歸納的能力,才能看出文章之間的資訊連結關係。

B. 英檢中級題型與準備方法

  1. 聽力

    Part 1: 看圖辨義
    學生看圖畫後,聽錄音機播出題目以及A、B、C、D四個英文敘述後,選出和圖畫內容最相符的答案。例題:

     Part 1: 看圖辨義-學生看圖畫後,聽錄音機播出題目以及A、B、C、D四個英文敘述後,選出和圖畫內容最相符的答案。

    Where are these two girls?
    A. They're in a library.
    B. They're in a supermarket.
    C. They're in a furniture store.
    D. They're in a coffee shop.

    準備方法:(1) 學習生活字彙與它們的正確發音。(2) 掌握句子的重音字。

    Part 2: 問答
    學生聽錄音機播出一個問句或直述句後,從A、B、C、D四個回答或回應中,選出一個最適合的答覆。例題:

    Where is your brother now?
    A. He's 20 years old.
    B. He's a doctor.
    C. He's thirsty.
    D. He's in New York.

    準備方法:(1) 熟悉口語常用的句型與應答方式。(2) 熟悉口語常用的片語與慣用語。

    Part 3: 簡短對話
    學生聽錄音機播出一段對話及一個相關的問題,然後從A、B、C、D四個選項中,選出一個最適合的答案。例題:

    W: Mark, are you going downtown now?
    M: Yes, why?
    W: Could you give me a ride to the post office? I need to mail a package.
    M: Sure, no problem.

    Question: Why did the woman talk to the man?
    A. To give advice.
    B. To make a request.
    C. To express her opinion.
    D. To complain about something.

    準備方法:(1) 提升聽音辨字的準確率。(2) 利用對話關鍵字幫助聯想,並且預測對話可能的發展方向。

    Part 4: 簡短談話
    學生聽錄音機播出一段談話及一個相關的問題,然後從A、B、C、D四個選項中,選出一個最適合的答案。例題:

    Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for flying with Air Cosmos flight 20 from Sydney to Auckland. As we prepare for departure, please fasten your seatbelts, turn off all electronic devices, and direct your attention to our safety demonstration.
    Question: Who are the listeners?
    A. Bus passengers.
    B. Train passengers.
    C. Ferry passengers.
    D. Airplane passengers.

    準備方法:(1) 多接觸生活談話素材,例如廣播、電話留言、演說。(2) 練習掌握關鍵資訊。

  2. 閱讀

    Part 1: 詞彙
    每個題目裡有一個空格。從四個選項中選出一個最適合題意的詞彙作答。例題:

    Depending on the _______ he is in, the boss will either thank you for your suggestion or fire you for criticizing his plan.
    A. emotion
    B. behavior
    C. mood
    D. attitude

    準備方法:學習英檢中級字彙與片語。

    Part 2: 段落填空
    每個短文中有五個空格。每格有四個選項,依照文意選出最適合的答案。例題:

    COVID-19 has changed everything. Air travel is one of the industries hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. As airlines update their safety __6.__, new technologies have been proposed to ensure the safety of passengers and airline staff. __7.__ change will be a shift to touchless travel. This is because exchanging travel documents and touching surfaces through check-in, security, and immigration pose a significant risk of __8.__ for both travelers and staff. In the near future, touchless technologies that include contactless fingerprint and facial recognition will become the main method for checking a traveler's __9.__. Moreover, technologies for touchless data-entry such as gesture control and voice commands are being tested. __10.__, future air travel will be efficient and safe.

    6.
    A. lavatories
    B. infections
    C. explosions
    D. procedures

    7.
    A. Visible
    B. More visible
    C. Most visible
    D. The most visible

    8.
    A. lavatory
    B. infection
    C. procedure
    D. recognition

    9.
    A. identity
    B. altitude
    C. infection
    D. interaction

    10.
    A. By next year
    B. Due to COVID-19
    C. Despite these efforts
    D. With these technologies

    準備方法:熟悉字彙與文法句型,注意上下文的關係。

    Part 3: 閱讀
    每個題組後有幾個相關問題。每題由四個選項中選出最適合的答案。例題:

    From: bill.parker@ourmail.com
    To: kelly.brown@qmail.com; tom.parker@ourmail.com
    Subject: Hello from Thimphu

    Dear Mom and Dad,

    After a long flight, I arrived in Thimphu tired, but excited. Our hotel is cheap, but very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, and then we will head to Bumthang to check out Jambay Lhakhang Drup, one of the main festivals in the country. I'll take lots of pictures for you to see. Oh, by the way, did Uncle Dan and Aunt Martha come over last weekend? I haven't seen them for so long. See you guys back home in two weeks.

    Bill

    From: kelly.brown@qmail.com
    To: bill.parker@ourmail.com
    Re.: Hello from Thimphu

    Dear Bill,

    We're glad to know that you arrived in Bhutan safely. Everything is fine back home. We did have Dan and Martha over last weekend, and we had a lot of fun chatting over the barbecue. And you won't believe how tall Susan has grown. They miss you, too. Anyway, enjoy your vacation and stay safe. We look forward to seeing your pictures.

    Mom

    1. Where is Thimphu?
    A. In Bhutan.
    B. In Benin.
    C. In Nepal.
    D. In Nauru.

    2. Who probably is Susan?
    A. Bill's aunt.
    B. Bill's cousin.
    C. Kelly's aunt.
    D. Kelly's sister.

    準備方法:(1) 養成閱讀英語短文的習慣,熟悉生活常見的閱讀文體。(2) 練習略讀與掃讀等閱讀技巧。(3) 練習分析歸納的能力。

  3. 口說

    Part 1: 朗讀短文
    先用一分鐘的時間閱讀試卷上的短文,然後以正常速度,在兩分鐘內將短文清楚正確念出來。例題:

    I am writing to you to say how much I love your program. I never miss it. It's the most wonderful program that has ever been put on TV. Nearly all of my classmates watch it, and as for the people who don't like it, I can't see what there is to complain about. Most of the actors are outstanding. I think you should make it a long-running series.
    *****
    Humor is important. Every speech needs it, and we need it too. Many professional speakers want a joke at the beginning of their speeches because they need the quick victory of laughter. It helps them relax. It also helps the audience relax.
    *****
    According to the report from the Environmental Protection Administration (EPA), Taiwan generated about 8.9 million tons of garbage in 1997, an average of 24,000 tons a day. In fact, the amount of waste disposal in Taiwan has grown 6 percent per year over the last ten years. Taiwan is facing a garbage problem that is becoming more and more serious.

    準備方法:(1) 增進字彙與閱讀。(2) 熟悉詞彙發音與句子語調。

    Part 2: 回答問題
    題目經由耳機播出,每題播出二次,不印在試卷上。聽到題目後,馬上回答。每題回答時間15秒,請在作答時間內儘量表達。例題:

    What do you usually do in your free time?

    準備方法:(1) 平時利用生活各種情境,練習自問自答或與同伴互相問答。(2) 多練習以訓練反應速度。

    Part 3: 看圖敘述
    看一張圖片及四個相關的問題,然後在1分半鐘內完成作答。

    Part 3: 看圖敘述- 看一張圖片及四個相關的問題,然後在1分半鐘內完成作答。

    1. Where are these children?
    2. What are they doing?
    3. Do you think they are enjoying themselves? What makes you think so?
    4. If you still have time, please describe the picture in as much detail as you can.

    準備方法:(1) 先回答題目中的Wh-問句,如果還有時間,再補充說明圖片中的其它細節。(2) 生活中多練習。圖書插圖、雜誌照片、新聞畫面等都可以當作素材。

  4. 寫作

    Part 1: 中譯英
    將一段中文翻譯成通順、達意且前後連貫的英文。例題:

    小時候,我和鄰居John同校。那時我們常一起打籃球,度過許多快樂時光。畢業以後,他和家人移居到國外。從此我們就失去連絡了。

    準備方法:(1) 平日讀到好文章,可記下當中佳句,以作為翻譯的參考。(2) 熟悉連接詞的使用方式,以使譯文更通順。

    Part 2: 英文作文
    依據題目的圖片及文字提示寫一篇英文作文,長度約一百二十字(8至12個句子)。例題:

    Part 2: 英文作文-依據題目的圖片及文字提示寫一篇英文作文,長度約一百二十字(8至12個句子)。

    臺灣的機車數量很多。許多家庭擁有一部以上的機車,每天上班、上學都用機車代步。你認為在臺灣機車這麼普遍的原因何在?請說明你的看法。

    準備方法:學習作文的基本架構。善用主題句、支持句與結論句,論點可更清楚呈現。

結論

全民英檢中級題數較少,而且英文程度比多益等其它英文檢定考試簡單,不過要取得好成績,紮實的學習是必須的。如果你或你的孩子,正要開始準備全民英檢中級,我們推薦巨匠的全民英檢中級班。我們聘請業界的專業講師,完整涵蓋英檢的聽說讀寫項目,可以幫你輕鬆取得英檢證照。