染雾Waiting for Something Special
Article One
Waiting for something special can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. It's that feeling of anticipation, the unknown, and the possibility of something extraordinary happening that keeps us on edge. Whether it's waiting for a job offer, waiting for a loved one to return, or waiting for a special event, the wait can be filled with a mix of emotions.
One particular experience of waiting for something special that stands out in my memory is waiting for the results of a national competition. As a high school student, I had spent months preparing for this competition, pouring countless hours into practice and studying. The competition was fierce, with talented students from all over the country participating. The anticipation leading up to the announcement of the results was intense.
The day finally arrived when the winners were to be announced. I remember waking up early that morning with a mix of excitement and anxiety. My heart was pounding as I made my way to school, where the results were to be announced. The atmosphere in the school was electric, with everyone buzzing with anticipation. We all gathered in the auditorium, waiting for the principal to take the stage and reveal the winners.
As the principal walked up to the podium, the room fell silent. He began announcing the winners one by one, and with each name called, the tension in the room grew. I held my breath, hoping to hear my name. Finally, my name was called, and a wave of relief and joy washed over me. I had achieved my goal and was one of the winners of the competition. It was a moment of pure happiness and a validation of all the hard work and dedication I had put into preparing for it.
Waiting for something special often teaches us important life lessons. It teaches us patience, resilience, and the value of hard work. It teaches us to appreciate the journey, not just the destination. While waiting can be difficult, it is often during this time that we grow the most. It is during the wait that we learn to trust the process and have faith in ourselves.
In conclusion, waiting for something special can be a rollercoaster of emotions. It can be nerve-wracking and exhilarating all at once. However, it is through the wait that we learn valuable life lessons and experience personal growth. So, the next time you find yourself waiting for something special, embrace the journey and trust that something extraordinary is on its way.
Article Two
Waiting for something special is a universal experience that transcends culture, age, and background. It is the anticipation and excitement that comes with waiting for a special event, moment, or person that creates a unique and memorable experience. Whether it's waiting for a surprise party, waiting for a long-lost friend to reconnect, or waiting for a dream job, the wait can be filled with hope, anxiety, and wonder.
One particular experience of waiting for something special that stands out in my memory is waiting for the arrival of a new family member. My sister was expecting her first child, and our family was eagerly awaiting the birth of the baby. The wait seemed endless, with each passing day bringing a mix of excitement and impatience.
As the due date approached, our anticipation grew. We would constantly check our phones, waiting for a call or message from my sister, indicating that she was in labor. Every time the phone rang, our hearts would skip a beat, hoping it was the news we had been waiting for. The days turned into weeks, and still, there was no sign of the baby's arrival.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the long-awaited call came. My sister was in labor, and we rushed to the hospital filled with excitement and nervous energy. The wait in the hospital waiting room felt like an eternity, but finally, we received the news that the baby had arrived safely. Our joy knew no bounds as we met the newest member of our family.
Waiting for something special often brings out the best in people. It teaches us the importance of patience, gratitude, and love. It reminds us of the power of hope and the beauty of anticipation. The wait itself becomes a cherished memory, as it is during this time that bonds are strengthened, relationships are deepened, and appreciation for the special moment is heightened.
In conclusion, waiting for something special is a universal experience that elicits a range of emotions. It is during the wait that we learn valuable life lessons and create lasting memories. So, the next time you find yourself waiting for something special, embrace the anticipation, cherish the journey, and savor the moment when it finally arrives.
等待特殊的事情英语范文 篇三
Describe a situation you waited for something to happen.
You should say:
when and where it happened;
what you waited for;
how long you waited for it;
and explain how you felt about waiting.
参考范文：
Ok right then, well after thinking for a little bit just now, what I’ve decided to talk about is the time I waited for a boat at the West Lake in Hangzhou. And as for when this happened, well I suppose it must have been about two or three months ago by now, and it was on a weekend, so we kind of knew that there would be a long queue for the boats!
So yeah, when we got there, we were told that there would be a wait of about an hour or so, at least, which was what we pretty much expected. But we didn’t feel like twiddling our thumbs and hanging around for an hour doing nothing, so instead, what we actually decided to do was to get a ticket number first and then go for a walk around the lake, have lunch and then come back again in the afternoo n. Do it that way!
And I’m glad to say that, when we went back later and showed the guy our ticket, he told us we could get on the next boat. So we felt pretty good about it, and it was quite a relief as well, cos I mean, he could have told us that we missed our turn and would have to get another ticket number, you know, like they do in the bank. But thankfully, he took pity on us, especially after I’d said that we had waited for about 4 hours! So yeah, it all worked out pretty well for us, cos we almost immediately got onto a boat. I’m not sure the other people waiting were very impressed, cos it kind of looked like we were queue barging, but anyway, that’s basically what happened!
So that’s about it, thanks for listening!
亮点词汇：
Queue –队伍 (it can be used as a noun or verb)
Wait – here it is used as a noun
It was what we pretty much expected. – 跟我们想象的差不多一样
twiddling our thumbs – do nothing, 无所作为 (抚弄大拇指)
hanging around -闲呆着
it was quite a relief -令人庆幸,让我们松了一口气
he took pity on us – 他同情了我们
it all worked out pretty well for us - 最终结果不错
queue barging – jumping the queue, 插队
雅思口语备考练习中的技巧应用
第一，如何用英文简单界定一个东西的技巧。美国人和美国人交谈80%是想告诉对方这个事物是什么。我们的课本尽管词汇难度不断加深，但思维逻辑结构却只停留在一个水平上。中国人常说Where is the book(这本书在哪儿)?很少有人说What is a book(书是什么)?而美国的小学生就开始问：What is the book?这种Where is the book只是思维的描述阶段。但是我想连大学生也很难回答What is a book?因为中国传统英语教学模式没有教会学生表达思想的技巧。因此，雅思口语技巧的寻找与使用并不是那么容易，它的寻找需要学生思维的发散。
第二，如果已经学会界定，但理解还有偏差，那就要训练How to explain things indifferentways(用不同的方式解释同一事物)。一种表达式对方不懂，美国人会寻找另一种表达式最终让对方明白。因为事物就一个，但表达它的语言符号
可能会很多。这就要多做替换练习。传统的教学方法也做替换练习，但这种替换不是真替换，只是语言层面的替换，而不是思维层面的替换。比如，Iloveyou(我爱你)。
按我们教学的替换方法就把you换成her，mymother等，这种替换和小学生练描红没有什么区别。这种替换没有对智力构成挑战，没有启动思维。这种替换句子的基本结构没变，我听不懂Iloveyou，肯定也听不懂I love her。如果替换为I want to kiss you，I want to hugyou，Iwill show my hearttoyou等，或者给对方讲电影《泰坦尼克》，告诉对方那就是爱，这样一来对方可能就明白了。这才叫真正的替换。也就是说用一种不同的方式表达同一个意思，或者一个表达式对方听不清楚，举一个简单易懂的例子来表达，直到对方明白。
第三，我们必须学会美国人怎样描述东西。从描述上来讲，由于中美的文化不同会产生很大的差异。我们描述东西无外乎把它放在时间和空间两个坐标上去描述。美国人对空间的描述总是由内及外，由里及表。而中国人正好相反。从时间上来说，中国人是按自然的时间顺序来描述。我们描述一个东西突然停住时，往往最后说的那个地方是最重要的。美国人在时间的描述上先把最重要的东西说出来，然后再说陪衬的东西。只有发生悲剧性的事件，美国人才在前面加上铺垫。这就是中国人和美国人在时间描述上的巨大差别。
第四，在雅思口语练习当中，要学会使用重要的美国习语。不容易学、易造成理解困惑的东西就是“习语”。比如北京人说盖了帽儿了，外国人很难理解，这就是习语。所以和美国人交流时，能适当地运用美国习语，他马上就会觉得很亲切，也很爱和你交流。那么什么是习语?就是每个单词你都认识，但把它们组合在一起，你就不知道是什么意思了。
第五，学会两种语言的传译能力。这是衡量口语水平的一个最重要标准。因为英语不是我们的母语，我们天生就有自己的母语。很多人都认为学好外语必须丢掉自己的母语，这是不对的。
第六，要有猜测能力。为什么美国人和美国人、中国人和中国人之间交流很少产生歧义?就是因为他们之间能“猜测”。我们的教学不提倡“猜测”。但我觉得猜测对学好美国口语很重要。在交流中，有一个词你没有听懂，你不可能马上去查字典，这时候就需要猜测来架起一座桥梁来弥补这个缺口，否则交流就会中断。
中国人学习口语讲究背诵，背句型、背语调，结果就是很多人讲口语的时候讲着讲着眼就开始向上翻，实际上是在记忆中寻找曾经背过的东西。如果他要是能猜测的话，我想也就不会出现这种现象。
等待特殊的事情英语范文 篇四
Describe a time you had to wait for something special to happen
You should say:
When it happened
What it was
What you did
And explain why you had to wait and how you felt about it
解析：
要求描述你等待特别的事情发生的一次经历，你要交代时间，具体的事情，自己做了些什么以及解释你的等待的感受。
I couldn’t have a better understanding of what wait means if I didn’t experience waiting for the result for my first job interview. At that time, I just graduated from university and got an interview opportunity from a big famous company. I was overjoyed when hearing this. I remembered that there was only one week left for my job interview. I searched for floods of information about the history and major market of the company to fully prepare the interview. On the interview day, I began to know that there are four rounds of interviews before the final result came. First of all, I had to complete the written test. After that, I had to meet a department leader for face-to-face interview. In the third round, I had to complete a group task with other competitors. Finally, I had the opportunity to confront one of the chief executive with a final brainstorm activity. Fortunately, I won the opportunity for the fourth round. However, they told me to wait for the result in the end. I waited for the offer for two weeks. Yes, I was very confident that there could be an offer waiting for me. Nevertheless, they didn’t call me back. I can’t tolerate the fact that they didn’t give me a feedback, so I called them. They said sorry about the delaying offer but without any explanation. Coincidentally, I had to move to another city for some personal reasons. So I gave up that offer. That offer once was so special for me, but then it meant little in the end.
I felt unsatisfied without any reasonable explanation for the delaying notification of the offer. I spent so much time preparing and experiencing the interviews so I tolerated with the wait. I could understand that there’re perhaps some complicated processes to deal with before they issue an offer. However, I can’t feel any equal respect from them. At least they should do what they promised to me. Even if I didn’t move to the city I live now, I could still linger on accepting the offer. I suffered a lot from the more than two-week wait.
等待特殊的事情英语范文 篇五
Christmas Eve, the day before Christmas, friends get together, sing Christmas songs in the street, dance and talk happily for this special day in every family. My parents are also preparing for this special day. My father cut a tree on the farm, and my mother helps decorate it.
They put some Christmas balls on the tree and a star on the top of the tree On, the whole family put a stocking at the end of the bed to prepare for Santa Claus.
中文翻译：
平安夜，圣诞节的前一天，朋友们聚在一起，在街上唱着圣诞歌，在每家每户人家里为这个特殊的日子高兴地跳舞和讲话，爸爸妈妈也在为这个特别的日子做准备，爸爸在农场上砍了一棵树，妈妈帮着装饰它，他们在树上放了一些圣诞球，树顶上放了一颗星星，晚上，全家人在床尾放了一只长袜，为圣诞老人做准备。
等待特殊的事情英语范文 篇六
Five reasons for shopping: because we all need clothes to wear. We all want to have beautiful clothes to wear. Sometimes we go shopping because of a friend's birthday and need to buy gifts for him / her.
We need to give ourselves something special. Sometimes we are just bored and want to find something to do, but shopping is one of them to kill time.
中文翻译：
购物的五个理由：因为我们都需要衣服穿我们都想有漂亮的衣服穿有时我们购物因为朋友的生日和需要为他/她买礼物我们需要给自己一些特别的东西有时我们只是无聊和想找点事情做，但购物是其中之一可以消磨时间。
