coursen.A2
课程
take a course · a full-time course
I'm interested in taking a business English course.
我有兴趣上商务英语课。
学完能做到
- 看懂课程宣传单并提取关键信息
- 听懂咨询课程电话中的细节
- 写一封正式咨询信，问清楚课程具体内容
- 在口语中描述想学的课程并提问
词汇 core 13 · expansion 16 · chunks 4
核心词 core
enrolv.B1
注册、报名
enrol on a course · enrol online
I would like to enrol on the summer programme.
我想报名暑期课程。
qualificationn.B1
资格证书、学历
a recognised qualification · entry qualification
What qualifications do I need to join the course?
我需要什么资格才能参加这个课程？
syllabusn.B2
教学大纲
the course syllabus · a detailed syllabus
Could you send me a copy of the syllabus?
你能发一份教学大纲给我吗？
timetablen.B1
时间表
a class timetable · check the timetable
Is the timetable available online?
时间表可以在网上查到吗？
tuition feen.B1
学费
pay tuition fees · tuition fee payment
I'd like to know how much the tuition fees are.
我想知道学费是多少。
entry requirementn.B2
入学要求
meet the entry requirements · entry requirement for the course
What are the entry requirements for the advanced class?
高级班的入学要求是什么？
full-timeadj.A2
全日制的
a full-time course · study full-time
Is the course full-time or part-time?
这个课程是全日制还是业余的？
part-timeadj.A2
业余的，兼职的
a part-time student · study part-time
I work during the day, so I need a part-time course.
我白天工作，所以需要业余课程。
flexibleadj.B1
灵活的
flexible hours · a flexible schedule
Do you offer flexible study options?
你们提供灵活的学习选择吗？
certificaten.B1
证书
a completion certificate · receive a certificate
Will I get a certificate at the end of the course?
课程结束时我会得到证书吗？
brochuren.B1
小册子、宣传册
a course brochure · download the brochure
I read about the course in your brochure.
我在你们的宣传册里读到了这个课程。
inquirev.B1
询问
inquire about a course · inquire by phone
I am writing to inquire about the computer course.
我写信来咨询计算机课程。
扩展词库 expansion
registrationn.B1
注册、登记
registration form · complete the registration
placement testn.B1
分班测试
take a placement test · placement test result
language proficiencyn.B2
语言水平
English language proficiency · a language proficiency test
refund policyn.B2
退款政策
the school's refund policy · a refund policy for courses
scholarshipn.B1
奖学金
apply for a scholarship · a partial scholarship
online learningn.A2
在线学习
online learning platform · online learning materials
workshopn.B1
研讨会、工作坊
attend a workshop · a writing workshop
tutorn.B1
导师、辅导老师
a personal tutor · a maths tutor
assessmentn.B2
评估、考核
continuous assessment · final assessment
modulen.B2
模块
a course module · complete a module
intaken.B2
招生期、入学期
September intake · the next intake
prerequisiten.B2
先决条件
a prerequisite for the course · meet the prerequisites
discountn.B1
折扣
a student discount · early-bird discount
campusn.B1
校园
on campus · campus facilities
facilitiesn.B1
设施
library facilities · sports facilities
accommodationn.B1
住宿
student accommodation · accommodation options
词块 / 生存短语 chunks
look forward to hearing from you期待收到您的回复
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
期待尽快收到您的回复。
would like to know想要知道
I would like to know if the course includes a textbook.
我想知道这门课是否包含教材。
I am writing to inquire about我写信咨询关于...
I am writing to inquire about the English courses you offer.
我写信咨询贵校提供的英语课程。
feel free to contact请随时联系
Please feel free to contact me if you need more information.
如果需要更多信息，请随时联系我。
语法 语言升级点
Indirect questionsB1+
使请求更礼貌，常用于正式书信或口语
陈述语序，使用 whether / if / wh-词，不用 do/does/did
间接问句把疑问词后的语序变成陈述句，而不再用助动词提前。比如不说 'Is the course full-time?'，而说 'Could you tell me whether the course is full-time?'。在咨询信里，用 'I would like to know if ...' 或 'I wonder whether ...' 显得更礼貌。
例句
I would like to know whether the course is suitable for beginners.
我想知道这门课是否适合初学者。
Could you tell me what the tuition fee includes?
你能告诉我学费包括什么吗？
常见错误
✗ Could you tell me what does the course cover? → ✓ Could you tell me what the course covers?
间接问句中语序应为陈述句（主语在前，动词在后），不需要助动词 does。
↑ 提分：再高一档可加入 'I would be grateful if you could...' 或 'I wonder if you could possibly...' 使语气更委婉。
Question tagsB1
确认信息或征求意见，在口语中很常见
陈述句 + 附加疑问（通常反向：肯定句 + 否定附加，否定句 + 肯定附加）
附加疑问句用于口语中确认对方是否同意，或核实信息。比如 'The course starts next Monday, doesn't it?' 或 'You haven't received my application, have you?'。在咨询电话里可以用它来确认对方说的信息。
例句
You offer evening classes, don't you?
你们有晚班课，对吧？
She hasn't sent the brochure yet, has she?
她还没发宣传册，是吗？
常见错误
✗ You are a student, isn't it? → ✓ You are a student, aren't you?
附加疑问的主语和助动词必须与主句一致：'You are' 对应 'aren't you?'，不能用 'isn't it'。
↑ 提分：熟练使用升降调区分真正疑问（升调）和寻求认同（降调），更能体现口语的自然度。
阅读 Reading course info
Professional English Courses at City Language Centre
City Language Centre offers a range of professional English courses for adults. All courses are taught by experienced native-speaker teachers.
General English
These courses are available at six levels, from beginner to advanced. Morning classes run from Monday to Friday, 9:00–12:00. Afternoon classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 14:00–16:30. Fees: £200 per month for morning classes, £120 for afternoon classes.
Business English
This part-time course is for students who need English for work. It covers presentations, negotiations and report writing. Classes are on Monday and Wednesday evenings, 19:00–21:00. Fee: £350 per term (10 weeks).
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
This full-time course prepares students for university study. Students learn essay writing, note-taking and research skills. Entry requirement: IELTS 5.5 or above. The course runs for 12 weeks; fee: £2,400.
All courses include a free placement test and course materials. You can enrol online or at the centre. For more information, contact us on 020 7946 0001.
native-speaker母语者negotiations谈判、协商note-taking记笔记
gap_fill1.General English morning classes cost £___ per month.
✅ 200 — 原文：Fees: £200 per month for morning classes。
TFNG2.All afternoon General English classes are from Monday to Friday.
✅ FALSE — 原文说 Afternoon classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays，并非周一到周五。
MCQ3.Which course requires an IELTS score of at least 5.5?
- A General English
- B Business English
- C EAP
✅ C — EAP课程描述中明确 Entry requirement: IELTS 5.5 or above。
gap_fill4.The Business English course lasts for ___ weeks per term.
✅ 10 / ten — Fee: £350 per term (10 weeks)。
TFNG5.All courses provide a free textbook.
✅ NOT GIVEN — 原文只提到免费分班测试和课程材料（free placement test and course materials），并未明确说是否包括免费的教材。课程材料不一定指教材。因此无法确定。
💡 技巧：课程宣传单常包含时间、费用、入学要求等细节。快速扫读时注意数字、时间、特殊要求。TFNG题要区分 'FALSE'（与原文矛盾）和 'NOT GIVEN'（未提及）。
听力 Listening Section 1 · AUS
情景：学生打电话到语言中心咨询商务英语课程（Section 1 事务性对话）
Receptionist
City Language Centre, good morning.
Student
Oh, hi. I'm calling to ask about the Business English course. Is it still going ahead next term?
Receptionist
Yes, certainly. It starts on the 12th of October and runs for ten weeks.
Student
And is there a class on Wednesday nights?
Receptionist
That's right, Mondays and Wednesdays, seven to nine.
Student
Perfect. Could you tell me what I need to bring on the first day?
Receptionist
Just a notebook and a pen. All the materials are provided.
Student
That's great. And one more thing—how much is the course?
Receptionist
It's three hundred and fifty dollars for the ten weeks. You can pay online or in person.
Student
Okay, I'll think about it and get back to you. Thanks!
Receptionist
No worries. Bye now.
gap_fill1.The Business English course begins on the ___ of October.
✅ 12th / twelfth — 接待员说 It starts on the 12th of October。
MCQ2.How many evenings a week does the course run?
- A one
- B two
- C three
✅ B — 接待员说 Mondays and Wednesdays，即每周两个晚上。
gap_fill3.The student needs to bring a ___ and a pen on the first day.
✅ notebook — 接待员说 Just a notebook and a pen。
gap_fill4.The course costs ___ dollars for ten weeks.
✅ 350 / three hundred and fifty — 接待员说 It's three hundred and fifty dollars for the ten weeks。
💡 技巧：Section 1 通常有日期、数字等细节。听前划出题目中的关键词，听时重点记数字、星期、货币。注意澳式口音中 'day' 可能发成 /dæɪ/，但不影响理解。
写作 Writing Task 1 (letter)（formal） · 目标 160 词
You have seen an advertisement about a language course and you are interested. Write a letter to the language school. In your letter: - say which course you are interested in - ask about details such as timetable, fees and entry requirements - ask if there is an online option.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to inquire about the Business English course which was advertised on your website. I am very interested in this course and would like to obtain more information before I enrol.
Firstly, I would like to know whether the course is available part-time, as I have a full-time job during the day. If so, could you provide details of the timetable and the days of the week? Additionally, I would be grateful if you could clarify what the total tuition fee is and if there are any additional costs for materials.
I also need to find out about the entry requirements. Do I need a certain level of English, or is there a placement test I should take? Moreover, as I live quite far from the centre, I wonder if it is possible to take the course online instead.
If you could send me a brochure or any relevant information, I would appreciate it. Please feel free to contact me by email at any time.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Mei-Ling Chen
逐句标注
语法“I would like to know whether the course is available part-time”间接问句，体现礼貌询问。
衔接“If so, could you provide details of the timetable”用条件句自然过渡，逻辑清晰。
词汇“I would be grateful if you could clarify”正式表达，比 'please tell me' 更礼貌。
任务“I wonder if it is possible to take the course online”询问在线选项，间接问句满足第三个任务要点。
任务“Yours faithfully”开头 Dear Sir or Madam 对应结尾 Yours faithfully，格式正确。
🎯 本档语言特征：使用间接问句和条件句，体现礼貌正式语气；词汇如 'clarify', 'grateful', 'relevant' 较正式；信函结构完整，任务要点全覆盖；偶有小错但整体清晰。近似 band 6。
↑ 再上一档：再往上一档可使用更多样化的间接请求，如 'I would appreciate it if you could...'，并尝试名词化表达（如 'clarification on the fee structure'）以增加句式变化。
口语 Speaking
Part 1
Q: Do you enjoy learning new things?
Yes, I do. I like learning languages especially. It keeps my mind active and I enjoy finding out about different cultures.
💡 直接回答后用具体例子展开，注意 'especially' 的使用。
Q: What kind of courses do you prefer: online or in person?
I think I prefer online courses at the moment because they are more flexible. You can study whenever you have time, and you don't need to travel. But I also like the classroom atmosphere, so it's hard to choose.
💡 使用对比结构，展示 'flexible', 'atmosphere' 等词汇。
Q: Do you think it's important to get a certificate after a course?
It depends. If the course is for my career, then a certificate is important because it shows I have certain skills. But if I'm just learning for fun, then I don't mind not having one.
💡 用 'It depends' 开头，给出条件句，体现思考深度。
Part 2 · 提示卡
Describe a course you would like to study in the future. You should say: what the course is; where you heard about it; what you would learn; and explain why you want to take this course.
I'm going to talk about a photography course that I'd love to do. I first saw an advert for it on social media—it was from a local community college. The course is called 'Digital Photography for Beginners' and it lasts eight weeks.
I think I would learn how to use a camera properly, how to take better portraits and maybe how to edit photos with software. I've always been interested in photography, but I only use my phone and my pictures are never very good. So I want to understand techniques like lighting and composition.
The main reason I want to do this course is because I think it would help me take better photos for my blog. I also believe it would be a fun way to meet new people who share the same interest. It seems like a good way to spend my free time and maybe I could even sell my photos in the future.
💡 结构清晰，按提示卡顺序展开；使用情态动词 would, could 表达意愿和可能性；使用 'I think', 'I believe' 等表达个人观点。
Part 3
Q: Why do some people choose to study online rather than in a classroom?
I think one major reason is convenience. With online courses, you can fit study around your work schedule and you don't have to commute. Also, many online courses are cheaper, which is attractive. However, some people lack self-discipline and find it hard to stay motivated without a teacher and classmates around them.
💡 列举两点原因，再用 'However' 转折指出不足，展示批判思维。
Q: Is it better to study one subject in depth or several subjects at the same time?
It probably depends on the person and the stage of education. When you're younger, it might be better to study several subjects to have a broad knowledge. But later, specialising in one area can lead to expert skills and better job opportunities. So I think at university level, in-depth study is more useful.
💡 用 'It depends' 开头，比较不同阶段，得出结论。使用 'specialising', 'in-depth' 等较高级词汇。
高频短语
I would be grateful if you could... — 正式书信中礼貌提出请求
Could you tell me more about... — 口语或电话中询问更多信息
Can I ask whether... — 礼貌地提出一个问题
应试策略
正式咨询信要牢记格式：称呼、目的、细节追问、期待回复、结尾敬语。使用间接问句（如 'I would like to know if...'）显得更有礼貌。阅读课程信息时重点找数字和条件。听力 Section 1 边听边记关键数字、时间、金额，注意干扰项。
本档提分建议
从 5.5 到 6.5：① 阅读和听力注意区分 TFNG 中的 'FALSE' 和 'NOT GIVEN'；② 写作中用至少两个间接问句，并加入条件句；③ 口语 Part 2 用 'would' 描述未来希望，用 'because' 解释原因，保持流畅。