【正文】 hat. Thank you...Do you have some other suggestions?Dr. Wang: Well, let me think. If you find something to be easy to do, you can say: it’s a piece of cake.Cindy: Oh yeah, I’ve heard that before. I’ll try to use that idiom during my test. I could say: speaking English is a piece of cake! Ha, ha!Dr. Wang: Ha! Yes, that’s fine. Do make sure that you use these idioms in the appropriate context or they will not make sense.Cindy: I understand. I’ll practice lots during the next few weeks so that I get the hang of it!Simon: I am thinking of learning French.Sherly: Ah French, the language of romance and poetry...Simon: Yes, it is a beautiful language indeed. But I don’t want to bee a French poet! I plan to learn French to increase my job prospects.Sherly: I don’t follow you.Simon: Well, I am very proud to say that I am bilingual. I speak Chinese and English. But in today’s world,to find a good job, it’s better to be trilingual.Sherly: Trilingual? You mean, speak three languages.Simon: Yes.Sherly: So why French then?Simon: It was a tough call I was thinking French or Spanish, but decided on French because I am interested in working in countries where it is spoken. Sherly: Like Canada, Switzerland and Belgium? Simon: Yes, and also places in Africa, like Senegal or Cameroon, or in Latin America, like Haiti. Sherly: I agree, those would be fascinating places to work in. Good luck! Unit8Jane: Hey Dan, thanks for freeing up time to help me. Dan: Don’t mention it Jane, it’s no problem at all... So what’s up? Jane: My sister wants to study in America next year but doesn’t know what admissions test to take: SAT or ACT. I thought maybe you could help because you started your university studies in Chicago. Dan: Yeah, of course I can help. Both tests are very different and measure different skills so I think the best choice es down to what your sister is good at. Basically, depending on her strengths and weaknesses, she may perform much better on one test than the other. Jane: Well, she is good at science and wants to study Biology, maybe even Medicine. Dan: Hmm, it sounds to me like she should take the ACT. Jane: Why is that? Dan: It’s more geared towards science students it includes a sciencereasoning test whereas the SAT doesn’t. Jane: That’s good to know. Who is the SAT better for then? Dan: It’s better for people interested in subjects that require good problem solving and critical thinking skills. Jane: Ah, I see so it’s a test you’d be good at because you’re an expert at solving problems, especially mine!Jane: I am so nervous, Cindy! I have my IELTS test tomorrow. Cindy: Nervous, you? You have nothing to be worried about. Jane: You’re just saying that to lift my spirits. Cindy: Jane, I am serious: you’ll be fine. Jane: What makes you so sure? Cindy: Well, to begin with, your listening skills are terrific, and you have no problems with spelling and grammar. So your listening test should go very smoothly. Jane: I hope so! Cindy: I also predict strong writing and reading scores. After all, your vocabulary is good and you are a coherent, logical thinker. Jane: Why all the pliments? Cindy: I am just being honest. You need to believe in yourself. Jane: It’s hard. I just get so stressed before tests. The IELTS interview terrifies me. Cindy: Jane, you are a fluent speaker, who expresses opinions clearly and supports them with good evidence. You will ace the interview! Jane: I sure hope you’re right. If you are, let’s celebrate by eating out! Cindy: Sure, it’s a deal!