Do you think our parents' or grandparents' lives were more stressful than ours? Or do you think the fast-paced modern day is harder to deal with.

Today Nick discusses this topic to help you form ideas for the IELTS test. 

IELTS with Nick - World Knowledge 

Do you think modern life is more stressful than in the past?

Nell'episodio di oggi, impareremo come fare una ordinazione al Bar. Vorrei ringraziare il mio studente Dewey per avermi aiutato a registrare questo episodio. 

Italiano Chiaro

Al Bar

La mia giornata

Mi sveglio alle sette del mattino. Mi alzo, mi vesto e faccio colazione. Di solito bevo un caffè e mangio due biscotti.
Alle otto vado al lavoro in ufficio. Lavoro fino all'una, poi a pranzo mangio un panino o un piatto di pasta.
Torno a lavoro e finisco alle cinque. La sera ceno con la mia famiglia e guardo la televisione o un film al computer. Alle undici vado a dormire.

Italiano in un minuto

La mia giornata



例如：男：小王，帮我开一下门，好吗？谢谢！
    女：没问题。您去超市了？买了这么多东西。
    问：男的想让小王做什么？

11. 男：你们等一下，我穿好衣服，送送你们。
女：你太客气了，外边冷，别送了。
问：男的打算做什么？

12. 男：下个月我们去南方旅游，怎么样？
女：南方我还一次都没去过呢，一直想去看看。
问：关于女的，可以知道什么？

13. 女：大雨，你快来帮我一下。
男：这么多东西，你怎么一个人搬？你儿子去哪儿了？
问：女的请男的做什么？

14.男：别买票了，一个好看的电影都没有。
女：那看看明天的吧。
问：他们为什么没买票？

 15.女：这是哪儿啊？我没带地图，我们问问那边的游客吧。
男：不用，我就是地图，你问我吧。
问：男的是什么意思？

第四部分  part 4
第16-20题：听长对话，选择正确答案
Questions 16-20: Listen to the dialogues and choose the right answers.

例如：女：晚饭做好了，准备吃饭了。
      男：等一会儿，比赛还有三分钟就结束了。
      女：快点儿吧，一起吃，菜冷了就不好吃了。
      男：你先吃，我马上就看完了。
      问：男的在做什么？

16.女：小周，你们搬家了？
男：是啊，从公司南边搬到了医院北边。
女：是吗？那你们离白雪家很近吧。
男：对，他们家搬到了医院南边。
问：现在小周家在哪儿？

17.男：这是你的小猫吗？真漂亮!
女：谢谢。
男：它叫什么名字？
女：我还没想好叫它什么呢。
问：女的的猫叫什么？

18.男：你帮了我这么多，谢谢你。
女：不客气。
男：晚上我请你吃饭，就去公司南边的那家饭馆。
女：好啊，我还一次都没去过呢。
问：关于女的，可以知道什么？

19.男：你怎么了？一天都不高兴。 
女：明天就要考试了，我一点儿都没复习呢。
男：别着急，你学得好，考试没问题。 
女：希望这次能考好。
问：关于女的，可以知道什么？

20.女：你桌子上有那么多书啊？
男：对，都是我买的。
女：你真爱读书。哪本最有意思？给我介绍一下吧。
男：我爱买书，但是这些书我一本都没读过。
问：关于男的，可以知道什么？

hsk3  第一课  2  周末你有什么打算

The story is about the student who has a different kind of vision of the future 

Wise English 

The beauty of being present



Align with Job Description: Questions should target specific competencies identified in the job description.
Use Action Verbs: Focus on actions taken (e.g., "developed," "implemented," "negotiated").
Focus on Specific Situations: Prompt for concrete examples, avoiding vague inquiries like "Tell me about a time you worked under pressure." Instead, ask, "Describe a situation where a tight deadline required prioritizing tasks effectively."
The STAR Method:

The STAR method provides a framework for candidates to structure their responses to behavioral questions:

Situation: Briefly describe the context and challenges faced.
Task: Explain your specific role and responsibilities in the situation.
Action: Detail the specific actions you took to address the challenge.
Result: Describe the outcome of your actions, quantifying achievements if possible.
Beyond Technical Skills:

Behavioral interviewing goes beyond technical skills, offering insights into:

Problem-Solving Approach: Explore how the candidate tackled challenges, revealing their thought process and analytical abilities.

Communication Style: Pay attention to clarity, conciseness, and ability to articulate ideas effectively.
Work Style: Understand if the candidate thrives in independent or collaborative environments.
Benefits and Best Practices:

Reduced Bias: Focusing on past actions minimizes the influence of unconscious bias based on appearance or background.

Increased Predictability: Understanding past performance in similar situations improves the likelihood of future success.

Deeper Candidate Evaluation: Behavioral questions move beyond a resume, revealing a more holistic picture of the candidate's capabilities.

Best practices:

Develop a set of behavioral questions for each role to ensure consistency.

Pay close attention to the candidate's use of the STAR method and probe for further details.

Evaluate responses across candidates using a consistent scoring rubric.
