Speaking exams can be stressful! What if you don't understand the examiner (考官)? What if you don't get the exact word you need? Don't panic (惊慌)! Remember that everyone gets nervous in exams, especially oral exams. So, don't worry and our tips will help you feel more confident in a speaking exam.

★ Listening to as much English as possible will help to improve your speaking. Listening to songs, and watching films, TV series or video clips will help you feel more confident about speaking.

★{#blank#}1{#/blank#} If you speak English regularly in class, you will find it easier to speak in an exam.

★{#blank#}2{#/blank#} It's not a race. Before you speak, think carefully about what to say and speak a little slower than normal.

★{#blank#}3{#/blank#} Use words and expressions you have used before. If you don't know a word, think of another way to say it.

★{#blank#}4{#/blank#} If you find this difficult, practice with a friend at home. Stand at opposite ends of a room and speak to each other in English. Or speak to each other in English on your computers.

★{#blank#}5{#/blank#} So, take some deep breaths before the exam and try to relax.

    I have three friends. They are Lucy, Mary and Mike. They have their favourite pets(宠物). The dog is Lucy's favourite. She thinks(认为) it can help us and it is our good friend. Mary likes the cat. She thinks it is nice to play with it. Mike says his favourite pet is the bird. It can sing very well.

    Minions(小黄人) are some small robots in a movie. They are yellow, and they always wear blue trousers. Some have one eye and some have two eyes. Their arms and legs are short, so they look very funny. Bananas are their f  6   food. Minions are small, but they are very smart. ⑵Minions work hard and they have different jobs. Some work as policemen. Some work as tennis players and some work as teachers. Many people like these cute yellow robots. Let's meet three of them.

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    My most exciting day was in November last year, at the Youth League(青年团) party in the park. (A)The Chief Secretary started the party at 11 am. There were many League members from all over the city—about 20，000 in all. It was very exciting.

    (B)________, we all said our League promise. Then we walked around the park. After that, we all formed into (C)big circles dancing. A helicopter(直升机) flew over us and took a photograph from the air. I have a copy of that photograph in my bedroom now.

    After that, we (D)had some activities. There were ninety games stalls(摊位) altogether. I helped at a game. In the game, people tried to throw table tennis balls into glass jars. It was great fun.

    I (E)________ had time to walk around and look at the other games. There were some good shows, too. There was a talent show and a competition for people wearing the national clothes of different countries. In the end, we came together in groups and sang some songs. It was wonderful to (F)看到这么多朋友 together, and I really enjoyed that day.

    People believed for a long time that the heart was the center of a person s emotions(情感，情绪). That is why the word" heart" is used in so many expressions about notional situations.

    {#blank#}1{#/blank#} When that happens, you have fallen in love. But if the person who "won your heart" does not love you, then you are sure to have a "broken heart". In your pain and sadness, you may decide that the person you loved is" hard-hearted", and in fact, has a "heart of stone".

    You may decide to "pour out your heart" to a friend. {#blank#}2{#/blank#} If your friend does not seem to understand how painful your broken heart is, you may ask her to "have a heart". {#blank#}3{#/blank#} Your friend" has her heart in the right place" if she says she is sorry, and shoes great concern(关心)for how you feel. Your friend may, however, warn you not to" wear your heart on your sleeve袖子), In other words, do not let everyone see how ",lovesick you are. {#blank#}4{#/blank#} If your friend says "my heart bleeds for you", she means opposite. She is a cold-hearted person who does not really care about your situation.

    When you are frightened or concerned, your "heart is your mouth". You might say, for example, that your heart was in your mouth when you asked a bank to lend you some money to pay for a new house. {#blank#}5{#/blank#} Be "strong-hearted". Sit down with the banker and have a" heart to heart" talk: Be open and honest about your situation. The bank may have a" change of heart"——it may agree to lend you the money. Then you could stop worrying and" put your heart at rest".

A. Telling someone about your personal problems can often make you feel better.

B. If that bank says no to you, do not "lose heart".

C. When your heart is on your sleeve, you are showing your deepest emotions.

D. One such expression is to "lose your heart".

E. You are asking your friend to show some sympathy (同情) for your situation.