VOA慢速英语:TOEFL, IELTS, or TOEIC? Comparing the Tests

短语讲解：

1. They wanted to know if non-native English speakers could carry out business in English.

carry out 进行; 执行; 完成
例句：No matter what we do, we must carry out our duties.
无论干什么工作,我们都应履行自己的职责。

2. The ITP is similar to the multiple-choice tests students usually take.

be similar to 与…相似; 类乎
例句：This is similar to fluorimetry as previously discussed.
它类似于前面讨论过的荧光测定法。

3. For the TOEFL IBT, it's more challenging because I have to speak with a computer, basically, and I didn't get the meet the real person who talked with me.

speak with 和…谈话，和…商量
例句：Will you speak with him?
你会和他谈谈么？

4. On the other hand, talking to a real person one-on-one during the IELTS was easier for Ms. Kurniasari.

on the other hand 在另一方面
例句：On the other hand, he was not angry at being beaten.
话得说回来，他输了球并不气恼。

5. It was just like a regular conversation so it's much more comfortable and easier for me because I got to meet the person face to face, so I think the TOEFL IBT is much more challenging.

face to face 面对面; 相对
例句：I met him face to face.
我和他正面相遇。

6. I usually try to prepare myself at least two months prior to the test just to allow myself to get used to the test and to study for the test.

at least 至少
例句：She has to mop the kitchen floor at least once a day.
她至少每天擦一次厨房的地板。

7. I need to get used to the British accent.

get used to 习惯于
例句： You will have to get used to broken sleep.
你还必须习惯于零碎的睡觉。

8. Make sure that you have breakfast!

make sure 确信
例句：I make sure it would rain, but it didn't.
我确信要下雨的，可是没下。