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Community Services

社区服务

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词汇 core 12 · expansion 14 · chunks 4

核心词 core

libraryn.A2
图书馆
public library · go to the library
The library is closed on Sundays.
图书馆周日休息。
community centren.B1
社区中心
at the community centre · local community centre
The community centre offers free English classes.
社区中心提供免费英语课。
recyclev.B1
回收利用
recycle paper · recycle bins
We recycle glass and plastic every week.
我们每周回收玻璃和塑料。
volunteern./v.B1
志愿者;自愿做
work as a volunteer · volunteer to help
Some volunteers clean the park every Saturday.
一些志愿者每周六打扫公园。
requestn./v.B1
请求,要求
make a request · request information
I would like to request a new bin near my house.
我想请求在我家附近放一个新垃圾桶。
improvev.B1
改善,提高
improve services · improve the area
We want to improve the playground for children.
我们想为孩子们改善游乐场。
providev.B1
提供
provide a service · provide information
The council provides a recycling collection every week.
市议会每周提供一次回收物收取服务。
organisev.B1
组织
organise an event · organise volunteers
They organise a clean-up day every month.
他们每个月组织一次清洁日。
localadj.A2
当地的
local council · local library
The local library is very popular.
当地的图书馆很受欢迎。
facilityn.B1
设施
sports facilities · public facilities
The park has good facilities for families.
公园有很好的家庭设施。
noticen.B1
通知,公告
put up a notice · read a notice
There is a notice about the library closure.
有一个关于图书馆关闭的通知。
eventn.A2
活动
community event · special event
The community centre will have a new event next week.
社区中心下周会有一个新活动。

扩展词库 expansion

rubbishn.A2
垃圾
rubbish bin · collect rubbish
collectv.A2
收集,收取
collect rubbish · collect money
schedulen./v.B1
时间表,安排
busy schedule · change the schedule
complainv.B1
投诉,抱怨
complain about something · make a complaint
sortv.B1
分类
sort the rubbish · sort paper and plastic
reportv.B1
报告,汇报
report a problem · report something to the council
availableadj.B1
可用的,可得到的
available for everyone · make something available
convenientadj.B1
方便的
convenient location · convenient time
suggestionn.B1
建议
make a suggestion · helpful suggestion
proposaln.B1
提议,提案
write a proposal · accept a proposal
counciln.B1
议会,市政厅
local council · city council
citizenn.B1
市民,公民
local citizens · senior citizens
servicen.A2
服务
public service · customer service
parkn.A2
公园
public park · national park

词块 / 生存短语 chunks

I would like to request ...我想请求……
I would like to request a recycling bin on my street.
我想请求在我那条街上放一个回收箱。
Could you please ...?能请您……吗?
Could you please send me more information?
能请您发给我更多信息吗?
There is a ... in my community.我的社区里有一个……
There is a new community centre in my neighbourhood.
我的街区有一个新的社区中心。
I am writing to suggest ...我写信来建议……
I am writing to suggest a new service for older people.
我写信来建议一项为老年人设立的新服务。

语法 语言升级点

a lot of / not much / a few (quantifiers)B1
表达数量的多少(多/不多/一些)
a lot of + 可数名词复数/不可数名词; not much + 不可数名词; a few + 可数名词复数
a lot of 表示「很多」,可接可数复数,也可接不可数名词。not much 表示「不多」,只用于不可数名词。a few 表示「几个、一些」,用于可数复数。注意疑问句和否定句中常用 much 或 many,但肯定句常用 a lot of。

例句

There are a lot of volunteers in the community.
社区里有很多志愿者。
There is not much time before the event.
离活动开始时间不多了。
We received a few suggestions from local people.
我们从当地人那里收到了一些建议。

常见错误

✗ There is not many information.✓ There is not much information.
information 是不可数名词,不能用 many,要用 much。
↑ 提分:再往上一档可用 plenty of, several, a large amount of 等更丰富的量词来替代。
although (basic concession)B1
表达「虽然……但是……」的让步关系,注意英语中 although 不能和 but 连用。
Although + 从句, 主句。或者 主句 + although + 从句。
although 引导一个让步状语从句,表示「尽管」。与汉语不同,英语里 although 所在的句子中不能再用 but,只用其中一个即可。

例句

Although the library is small, it offers many services.
虽然图书馆很小,但它提供很多服务。
I still enjoy the park, although it is often crowded.
虽然公园经常拥挤,但我还是很喜欢它。

常见错误

✗ Although it was cold, but we went out.✓ Although it was cold, we went out.
although 和 but 不能连用,二者选一。
✗ He went to work although he is sick.✓ He went to work although he was sick.
主从句时态要一致,此处应用过去时 was sick。
↑ 提分:评分更高时可替换为 even though, despite, in spite of 等更高级的让步结构。

阅读 Reading notice

Library Temporary Closure
NOTICE: LIBRARY TEMPORARY CLOSURE Our local library will be closed from Monday 10th June to Friday 21st June. This is because we need to repair the roof and replace the heating system. We are sorry for any problems this may cause. You can still return books using the box outside the library. Also, our online service is available as usual. You can borrow e-books and use computers at the community centre during this time. The community centre is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. If you have questions, please speak to library staff before 8th June, or send an email to library@townmail.com. We hope to welcome everyone back on Monday 24th June. Thank you for your understanding.
temporary临时的repair维修heating system供暖系统as usual照常
TFNG1.The library will be closed for two weeks.
✅ TRUE — 通知说从6月10日星期一到6月21日星期五关闭,正好两周。
TFNG2.People can return books inside the library during the closure.
✅ FALSE — 通知说可以用外面的箱子还书,但不能进入图书馆。
MCQ3.What can people do at the community centre instead?
  • A borrow paper books
  • B use computers
  • C return books
✅ B — 通知说可以在社区中心使用电脑,并未提及其他选项。
gap_fill4.People should contact the library before ___ if they have questions.
✅ 8th June — 原文:please speak to library staff before 8th June。
💡 技巧:阅读通知时,先快速浏览标题和日期,再找具体信息(如时间、地点、替代方案)。判断题只需在原文中找到对应语句比较,不要多想。

听力 Listening Section 2 · AUS

情景:社区中心负责人通过广播介绍新推出的服务和活动(Section 2独白)

Presenter
Hello, everyone. Welcome to a special announcement from the Oakwood Community Centre. I'm Jenny, the centre manager.
Presenter
I'm happy to tell you about two new services that will start next month.
Presenter
First, we are starting a recycling project. Every Tuesday morning, volunteers will collect plastic and paper from your homes. You just need to leave them in a bag outside your door.
Presenter
The second service is a free English language class. This class will be on Wednesday evenings, from 7 to 8:30, in Room 2. It is for beginners and intermediate learners. We have only 15 places, so please book early.
Presenter
Also, don't forget our monthly community clean-up day. The next one is on Saturday 15th July. We meet at the front gate of the park at 10 a.m. Please bring gloves if you can. We'll provide bags.
Presenter
For more information, please pick up a leaflet at the reception, or call us on 3344 5566. Thank you for listening.
gap_fill1.The recycling collection will be on ___ morning.
✅ Tuesday — 原文说 Every Tuesday morning,所以填 Tuesday。
gap_fill2.The English class is on Wednesday in Room ___.
✅ 2 — 原文 in Room 2。
MCQ3.How many places are there for the English class?
  • A 15
  • B 20
  • C 30
✅ A — 原文 We have only 15 places,所以选 A。
MCQ4.What should people bring to the clean-up day?
  • A bags
  • B gloves
  • C leaflets
✅ B — 原文 Please bring gloves if you can,袋子由中心提供。
gap_fill5.For more information, people can call ___.
✅ 3344 5566 — 原文提供电话号码 3344 5566。
💡 技巧:Section 2常为独白,开头会给出主题和发言人身份。预读题目时划出关键词(比如数字、星期、地点),听时注意同义表达,如 start 可能被换成 begin, from 可能被换成 on。

写作 Writing Task 1 (letter)(semi-formal) · 目标 150 词

You live in a local community. You think a service could be improved. Write a letter to the local council. In your letter: - describe the problem or the service you want to improve - explain why the change is important - suggest what could be done.
Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to request an improvement to the recycling service in our area. I live on Green Street, and I have noticed that we have very few recycling bins. There is only one bin for paper and one for plastic, and they are often full by Wednesday. The collection is only once a week, on Fridays. This is a problem because many people in our community want to recycle more, but it is not convenient. When the bins are full, some people leave their recycling on the ground, which looks untidy and can be bad for the environment. I would like to suggest that the council provides a few more recycling bins on our street, and perhaps collects the recycling two times a week. I believe this would help keep our area clean and encourage everyone to recycle more. Thank you for considering my request. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours faithfully, M. Lee

逐句标注

任务“I am writing to request an improvement to the recycling service”开篇点明写信目的,覆盖第一个要点。
词汇“they are often full by Wednesday”使用 「full」 等简单词汇准确描述问题。
语法“I would like to suggest that the council provides a few more recycling bins”正确使用了 「would like to」 和 「provides」 一般现在时,结构清晰。
衔接“which looks untidy and can be bad for the environment”用 which 连接一个补充解释,使复合句自然。
🎯 本档语言特征:全文用简单句和少量并列句及定语从句,时态正确,覆盖所有要点。信头信尾格式符合半正式书信规范。用词简单但贴切,如 convenient, untidy, encourage。整体约band 5水平,是4.5学员可及的范文。
↑ 再上一档:往更高档可尝试使用更多的并列连词和复杂句,如 「Not only... but also...」;用词上可将 「has」 换成 「contains」 等更精确的词汇。

口语 Speaking

Part 1

Q: Do you often use services in your community?
Yes, I use the local library quite often. I go there to borrow books, and sometimes I use the computers. It's very convenient because it's close to my home.
💡 直接回答频率,并用一个原因解释,添加细节让回答更充实。
Q: What community services are popular in your area?
I think the park and the sports centre are very popular. A lot of families go to the park on weekends, and the sports centre offers cheap classes for all ages.
💡 先总述,再举具体例子,用 a lot of 等量词丰富表达。

Part 2 · 提示卡

Describe a community service you have used. You should say: what the service is when you used it what you liked about it and explain why it is important for your community.
I want to talk about the local library in my area. I have used this library since I moved here two years ago. I usually go there every Saturday morning to borrow books or magazines. I like it because the staff are very friendly, and there is a quiet room where I can study. Also, it is free. The library is important for the community because it gives everyone a place to read and learn, especially children and older people. Although it is not very big, it has a good collection of books and computers. I think all communities need a library like this.
💡 根据提示卡顺序回答,运用简单过去式和现在时,最后用 although 表达让步让答案更有层次。

Part 3

Q: How can local government improve community services?
I think they can ask local people what they need most. Perhaps they can do a survey. Then they can spend money on the most important things, like fixing roads or building more playgrounds. They should also try to make services free or cheap for everyone.
💡 用简单观点加「perhaps」等词表达可能性,并用「also」连接多个建议。
Q: Is it important for communities to have public spaces?
Yes, very important. Public spaces like parks and squares let people meet and relax. They are good for children to play, and for older people to walk. Without these spaces, a community can feel lonely and crowded. So I believe every neighbourhood should have them.
💡 先用肯定回答,再解释原因,结尾总结观点,结构完整。

高频短语

It's very convenient because...解释为什么一个服务很方便时使用
I think the most important thing is...在Part3表达强烈观点时开头
without ... , the community would ...假设没有某物会怎样,用于说明重要性

应试策略

4.5分目标:在阅读听力中,确保抓住关键词(数字、专名),答案直接来自原文;写作书信格式必须正确,三个要点都要覆盖,简单句正确即可;口语回答每个问题至少说2-3句,给原因或例子。

本档提分建议

提升到5分的关键:减少三单、时态、名词单复数的低级错误;主动使用本课学的量词和although,让句子从短句变长一点点;书信中适当用「I would like to…」等半正式表达提升词汇分。