TOFEL - writing - Education

related issues

problems or topics that are connected to the main subject

agreed-upon definition

a definition that everyone involved accepts and uses

acquiring new skills

learning and developing new abilities

organized system of learning

a structured method or framework for learning

extracurricular activities

non-academic activities such as sports, clubs, or music

a synergy between their study and school activities

學習與在校活動間的雙贏; a situation where studies and school involvement benefit each other

fund-raising events

募款活動; organized events to collect money for a cause

expose students to

使學生們接觸到; allow students to experience or learn about something new

hones students' social skills

磨練學生的溝通技能; improves students’ ability to interact with others

form a virtuous cycle

形成良性循環; create a situation where one good thing leads to another

boost students' self-esteem

increase students’ confidence in their own worth or abilities

take on challenges

accept and try to deal with difficult tasks

felt anxious about

experienced worry or nervousness regarding something

delivered a good presentation

gave an effective and clear presentation

collaborate and work toward the same goal

合作共贏; work together with others for a shared objective

articulate their thoughts clearly

express ideas in a clear and understandable way

a rich and vibrant learning environment

a lively and stimulating place for education

disrupt my schedule for

interfere with or interrupt planned activities

struggle to

have difficulty doing something

improve my communication skills

become better at expressing and exchanging ideas

boost my confidence

increase self-assurance and belief in my abilities

explain concepts

make ideas or principles clear and understandable

resist the temptation

avoid doing something you want to do but shouldn’t

get distracted

lose focus or attention due to interruptions

casual conversations

informal or relaxed talks with others

reduced productivity

a decrease in how much you achieve or produce

opportunities for collaborative problem-solving

chances to work together with others to find solutions

boosting confidence through peer teaching

increasing self-assurance by teaching or helping classmates

maintain concentration

keep your focus and attention on a task

manage my academic responsibilities

handle schoolwork and related tasks effectively

build my confidence and responsibility

建立自信與責任感

cook meals

烹飪餐點

develop independence and self-management skills

培養獨立與自我管理能力

learn how to do household chores

學習做家務

life skills

生活技能

provide opportunities for personal growth

提供個人成長的機會

rely too much on sb

過度依賴某人

shop for daily necessities

購買日常用品

take care of myself

照顧自己

a phenomenon I witnessed firsthand

我親眼目睹的現象

academically gifted students

學業資優學生

case-based learning

案例導向學習

complementary competencies

互補能力／技能

comprehensive student development

學生全方位發展

contribute meaningfully

有意義地貢獻

contemporary workforce demands

當代職場需求

curricular integration of ... (e.g. soft skills)

將…（如軟技能）融入課程

deficient interpersonal abilities

人際能力不足

emotional intelligence

情緒智商

holistic development

全人發展

innovative methodology

創新的方法論

literacy fundamentals

讀寫基本功

practical implementation

實務應用

scenario-based simulations

情境模擬

struggle in professional occasions

在專業場合表現吃力

cultivates moral awareness

培養道德意識

develop a sense of accountability and respect for the law

培養對法律的責任感與尊重

ethical decision-making

道德決策

fills the gap

填補缺口

financial planning

理財規劃

fostering social cohesion and ethical reasoning

促進社會凝聚力與倫理思考

fundamental for a well-functioning democracy

對健全民主至關重要

help reduce crime rates

有助於降低犯罪率

how individuals interact with society as a whole

個體與整體社會互動的方式

informed and responsible citizens

知情且負責任的公民

navigate real-world societal issues

應對現實社會議題

personal health

個人健康

reinforcing a clear understanding of acceptable behavior in society

強化對社會可接受行為的清晰認知

social responsibilities

社會責任

the functioning of government

政府運作

conduct transactions

進行交易

deal with practical issues

處理實際問題

make abstract conceptions easier to understand

使抽象概念更易理解

pay for board and lodging fee

支付食宿費用

prodigiously contribute to the development of the society

為社會發展做出巨大的貢獻

research and development

研究與開發

serves as a useful tool in science

在科學領域中作為有用的工具

a subject that cannot be dispensed with

不可或缺的科目

become unfocused or even disruptive

變得缺乏焦點甚至產生干擾

content-heavy subjects

內容繁重的科目

deliver accurate and comprehensive knowledge

傳遞精確且全面的知識

encourage participation

鼓勵參與

especially when delivered by knowledgeable and engaging instructors

尤其在由博學且富吸引力的講師授課時

in a coherent and organized manner

以連貫且有條理的方式

interactive methods

互動式方法

lack the expertise to guide discussions effectively

缺乏有效引導討論的專業能力

learning environment

學習環境

leading to confusion

導致混淆

play a supportive role in

在…發揮輔助作用

possess a deep and comprehensive understanding of

對…具有深入且全面的理解

present complex ideas

呈現複雜的概念

present drawbacks

存在缺點

reducing the overall efficiency of

降低整體效率

remain a highly effective teaching method

仍然是一種高度有效的教學方法

remain the most reliable way

仍然是最可靠的方法

struggle to achieve on their own

（學生）難以單獨達成

the spread of misconceptions

錯誤觀念的擴散

well-structured lecture

結構良好的講課

without proper moderation

缺乏適當的主持／控管

A better approach would be to...

更好的做法是……