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信陵君魏

In order to supervise myself ,I decided to writing prepare-test journals !
   I have never taken Tofel test before . My biggest weakness is listening section and I know it's very significant in this test .But anyway,
I will try my best to improve this vulnerable point and go though a strenuous period of preparing .

   Today , I memorized five pages of new words in the 《Vocabulary Classified》which has been accomplished a half . I tried to practice
how to take notes in test, but nearly in vain. The exercise book I chose is Barron. It is said the listening part in this book is a little more
difficult than the genuine exam, which may be the reason that I felt so hard to follow the speaker.

    The experience of a guy that has attended the Tofel from the forum enlightened me .He adviced that listening extensivly and
considerablly can play an important role in improvement.  Listening for 1~2 hours everytime can help to enhance your ability to
concentrate during the test . From now on ,I want to defer this suggetion.

    I skip the part of "Taking notes"in Barron as I can not figure that out until increasing my listening level. I intend to finish the section
of "paraphrasing" as soon as possilbe and I have studyed part of it .

    Because this is my second year of my postgraduate and I research in science, I have to spent much time to do experiments . The
rest of my preparing time is so absent . However , I will overcome varieties of difficulties to make it. I decide to wake at 6:00 a.m every
day memorizing new words in the morning and train my listening capability in the evening for at least 3 hours.

    Just move on ,never give up!

信陵君魏

2010年1月10日
Thanks for Crystal's supporting!

I succeeded getting up at 6:30 o'clock and kept learning until 8:00 . Acutually, the most effective moment of a day for me is the

morning , but I have do enter my laborotary during this period . Thus the earlier I get out of bed , the more I absorb. Besides, getting

up early make me continue glowing with energy in the whole day!!



    I have memorized four lists of 《Vocabulary Classified》ife ; Land; Appearance and Foresight in the morning. Besides, I make

use of the diurnal time as possible as I could,  practising listening English when doing experiments. But unfortunately , in the evening

did I have to deal with my dates for my experiments ,so I quit studying English.



   Success belongs to the persevering !

信陵君魏

2010年1月12日
A composition of mine:
Question:
People are traditionally believe that buying a house is more worthwhile than renting one .Nowadays , however , more and more people choose to rent a house rather buy one. Which is better?



In response to the problem, some people may argue that renting a house is better and more worthwhile than buying. But is it? Close analysis does not bear out the argument.

First of all, it is always the top of my list of my viewpoint that buying a house is more economical and comfortable. If you choose to rent, you have to pay your money to the landlord .But if you buy, you just pay to the bank to buy something that will eventually belong to yours.

Moreover, economists also provide adequate justification for my perspective. You can consider purchasing a house as an investment. While the price goes up, you can sell it and earn extra money. It is not necessary to be concern the possibility of declining, since the price of real estate is in the tendency that is on the rise as the population of the world continue enlarging.

In addition, an equally essential factor that deserves people’s attention is owning a house of yours can make you feel homey and safe. If you rent, you can not decorate it cater to your taste. But if buying, you can do whatever you like. Besides, as more and more pressure is formed in the life and work, owning a home that can give you the sense of stability and security can help you ease the stress.

All in all, although some people may still remain unconvinced, the reasons I have analyzed could at least make them more aware of the various dimensions of issue under discussion. There is little doubt more and more people will come to realize renting a house is more preferable than buying.

信陵君魏

备考日记 2010年1月13日

   Since there was powered out in my laboratory, I got a day off. Of course, I could not miss such valuable time for reviewing.



   As usual, I memorized some pages which is full of new words in the morning. Moreover, I translated a resume in favor of my friend

who hopes to enter a foreigh company. In the afternoon, I learned how to paraphrase sentences through Barron, which is so important for an English learner. We can figure out how to cite expressions and ideas from others with this ability and avoid repeatition in our articles.



   In the evening, I write a composition for practice:

Question: Many people believe that it is very important to make large amounts of money, while others are satisfied to earn a

comfortable living. Analyze each viewpoint and take a stand. Give specific reasons for your position.





   In response to this problem, some people may argue that money is so significant in this material society and it is right that earning

money as many as possible. But is it? Close analyse does not bear out this argument.

   First of all, it is always top of the list of my viewpoints that  money is undoubtedly important but can not stand for everything in a

life. If  devoting too much time to pursing capitals, how can you spare time to enjoy the cosiness of messing with your family, pleasure

of travelling in beautiful view spots or the freshness out of work. So it is unwise that spending so many time to be a miser and ignore

how colorful and wonderful the life is.

   Moreover, an equally essential factor which deserves people's attention is money is infinite but life is finite. If just have an ideal of

earning money, then what is the end? People are people with fresh and bones, not the machines. They will feel fitiguable and exhauted

mentally and physically. Consequently, only comparing work with rest can creat a happy life.

    Admittedly, it may be true that making large mounts of money. However, this alone does not provide sufficient support to claim that

that is extremly important. Actually, it is too specific and weak to strengthen the point that earning a comfortable living can satisfy

everyone. Why do you make money? It is surely for using it! But if people just focus on "earning" and forget using it, then what they

strive is for nothing.

    All in all,  although some people may still remain unconvinced, the reason I have analyzed could at least make them more aware of

the various dimensions of the issue under this discussion. There is little doubt that more and more people will come to realize that

earning comfortable living can be more preferable than spending exceeding time to making it.

信陵君魏

谢了，其实我估计五六月份才会考，只是口语和听力太差了，不坚持不行，呵呵

祝你考出好成绩，令自己满意~~

信陵君魏

2010年1月14日
Today there is an international seminar in our college, so I also have a day off.



   In the morning, as usual, I took some new words in my mind. Then, I entered the assembly room at 9:00 a.m. In the afternoon, I

decided not to continue audit the reporting, as what they present is barely nothing to do with my major. The topic they discussed was

how to preserve the Three Gorges from the non-point pollution! Thus I stayed in our studying room to learn how to cite others' words or

remarks through Barron. Quoting is an equally useful skill in TOEFL not only in speaking but also in writing. I should note the tense and

subject when citing.



  In the evening, I finished a composition, taking advantage of a writing template:

 

Question:

  Some people like to eat at home and prepare food by themselves, but others prefer to eat outside in restaurants or at food stands. Do you prefer eat out or eat at home?





Nowadays, a hot and important controversy centering on the problem whether eating outside or at home. A fair propotion of people maintain that they prefer to have meals outside; other people, nevertheless, advocate that eating at home is better. As far as I am concerned, I side with the latter. Of the countless facts that can strenthen my viewpoints, I will present the most consequential and auspicuous ones here.



 The first plain truth, I am pressing here, is that cooking by ourselves is more economical and more nutritious than eating outside. Today, nothing is more important than money and health and on no account can we ignore the significance of either. As you know, it is nothing but luxury in a good restaurant. Even if you notice this and choose to enter the cafeteria or KFC for fast food, how could you absorb in adequate nutrients? To earn enough money, they have to serve as many as customers so ignoring the quality of food. Consequently, earting out is a better choice.



 Moreover, an equally essential aspect which deserves citizens’ attention is no one can ensure the sanitation of the cooking surroundings and processes in varieties of restaurants. Everyone knows the lower the cost, the more the revenue. With money in their mind they lack of the awareness and morality that take customers’ health into account. The news about food issues in restautants seems to be never exhauted in the world.



 In addition, behind my preference lie on an extremly vital fact that eating at home is conducive to relieve your working stress. Which would you prefer between enjoying the lunch with your family and eating in the KFC rashly? Undoubtedly, home is warmer and more cozy than cafeteria outside.



 Admittedly, just as an English proverb goes“a coin has two sides”，eating out is also not so terrible. After all, eating out can save your time, especially for the busy white or golden collars. For instance, you have to work overtime to accomplish a document, so you have to finish your lunch as quickly as possible. Under such circumstance, eating in a cafeteria can be instrumental for you to save time for your job.



 To conclude, although some people may still remain unconvinced, the reasons I have analyzed could at least make them more aware of the various dimensions of the issue under discussion. There is little doubt that more and more people will come to realize eating out is preferable