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Comparatives

What is the Difference Between Divergent and Convergent Thinking?

“Divergent thinking is the process of coming up with new ideas and possibilities—without judgment, without analysis, without discussion. It is the type of thinking that allows you to free-associate, to ‘go big’ and to discuss possible new ways to solve difficult challenges that have no single/right/known answer,”

Think about a brainstorming session, where you sit down to discuss what company problem needs to be solved next. People are throwing out all sorts of suggestions—even ones you know at first glance are unfeasible. That’s divergent thinking. You’re spitballing ideas without any rules or restrictions.

Now that you have that long list of lofty ambitions, what happens next? In an ideal world, it’s convergent thinking.

The Habits of Highly Effective English Communicators

Divergent vs Convergent thinking for business & work. Reading 7 Comprehension

In this episode we will talk about 【College entrance examination 】, you will learn how to say 【admission,subject,filling applications】 ect.
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It is recommended that you study in the following ways:
1st time: listen without looking at the text.
2nd time: look at the text and write down the new words, later look up the dictionary. 
3rd time: listen again without looking at the text.
4th time: repeat after it without looking at the text.
今天想和大家聊一聊【高考】的话题。
大家知道高考吗？高考就是高三的学生为了上大学而参加的考试。在中国，高考的时间一般是6月7号、8号。
第一个原因是天气，每年这两天的天气是比较好的。第二个原因是寓意。6、7、8连着读，听起来像“录取吧”，这是大家对考生们的深深祝福。
高考成绩一般在考后15到20天出来，2022年高考成绩公布时间在6月25日前后。上周开始，全国各地的高考成绩都陆续出来了。在网上可以看到很多这样的视频：考生和考生家长看到成绩以后，激动得大哭起来。也有些考生成绩不理想，查完成绩以后非常低落。
那么，高考都考什么科目呢？在传统高考地区，高考考4门科目，即语文、数学、外语和理科综合或文科综合。在实行新高考模式的地区，高考是考6门科目，即语文、数学、外语，物理或历史，以及政治、地理、生物、化学四门当中的两门科目。
成绩出来后就要开始准备填志愿了，每个地方的时间不一样。每个学生可以填6-9个志愿，录取的原则是“分数优先，遵循志愿”。也就是优先录取分数高的学生，以及按照志愿的顺序录取。
祝福考生们能够顺利拿到理想的大学录取通知书，开始他们期待已久的大学生活。
你们国家的高考是什么样的呢？留言告诉我吧。我们下期见。
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寓意	yù yì	implied meaning
连着读	lián zhe dú	read together
录取	lù qǔ	admission
公布	gōng bù	announce
陆续	lù xù	successively
激动	jī dòng	excited
不理想	bù lǐ xiǎng	not ideal
低落	dī luò	feel down
科目	kē mù	suject
理科综合	lǐ kē zōng hé	Science synthetic (exam)
文科综合	wén kē zōng hé	liberal art synthetic (exam)
填志愿	tián zhì yuàn	filling applications
遵循	zūn xún	follow

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高考 College entrance examination  （Intermediate level）

Idioms are a crucial aspect of the IELTS speaking test as they can help you demonstrate a higher level of English proficiency. Using idioms shows that you have a good grasp of the language and can express yourself in a more natural and nuanced way. In part 3 of the speaking test, where you engage in a discussion with the examiner, incorporating idioms can make your responses more engaging and memorable.

For example, instead of saying "I think it's important to consider both sides of the argument," you could use the idiom "to see both sides of the coin." This not only adds variety to your language but also showcases your ability to use idiomatic expressions appropriately.

Another example could be using the idiom "to kill two birds with one stone" when discussing the benefits of multitasking in the workplace. This not only demonstrates your fluency in English but also adds a touch of creativity to your responses.

Overall, incorporating idioms in your IELTS speaking test can help you stand out and impress the examiners. So, don't be afraid to sprinkle some idiomatic expressions throughout your responses!

IELTS Speaking Practice

Why idioms are important and how to use them.

Here's today's news. Please share your thoughts at the end when I ask a question.
You can check the script at the link provided.

今日(きょう)のニュースです。最後(さいご)に質問(しつもん)をしますので、感想(かんそう)を聞(き)かせください。スクリプトはリンクで確認(かくにん)できます。

■大きな銀行が利子を上げる - A major bank raises interest rates -
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/k10014536491000/k10014536491000.html

NEWS for beginners - Native Japanese Accent -

大きな銀行が利子を上げる - A major bank raises interest rates -

#Strangerthings #Netflix

元の記事/ Original Article↓
https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/593529

☆目次
0:00 オープニング
0:57 Introduction
1:27 Para1
4:27 シーズン4が出た
8:36 Para2
9:57 一話が長い
12:08 Para3
15:13 好調だけど…
17:20 Para4
18:48 ヒット作

☆語彙
ひねくれてる
狂気（きょうき）
印象（いんしょう）に残（のこ）っている
見返（みかえ）す
解約（かいやく）
下品（げひん）
打（う）ち切（き）り

☆引用記事
長谷川朋子. “最新作｢ストレンジャー･シングス4｣‟重圧"事情”. HUFFPOST. 2022-05-30. https://toyokeizai.net/articles/-/593529, (参照 2022-06-05).

"After 5" by Japanese Teacher

“The pressure on Stranger Things S4” 最新作｢ストレンジャー･シングス4｣‟重圧"事情

Many students ask me "is a 45 minutes class long enough?" Or "how many minutes should our future classes be?" My advice is always the same...

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