本期节目话题背景
最近，有同学问了这样一道题“Describe a time when someone who did quite well in a team (e.g. schoolwork or a community)”。说到这个话题，那“领奖”的这个人必须非莎拉莫属呀。虽说我在学校和社会上见过很多大牛，但是莎拉这个人真的是让我佩服得五体投地。我们相识于一次单位的小组团队协作，虽然任务的情况非常复杂且时间紧迫，但是莎拉从中却表现出了不凡的沉着冷静以及出色的团队协作能力。想知道在这次任务之中，我们究竟经历了什么吗？那就和我一起往下听听吧。
相比于莎拉，那时的我早已因为压力太大而乱了手脚。但莎拉却凭一己之力稳住了我们整个团队。自此之后我便视莎拉为工作上的楷模，向她学习。真希望我也有能成为莎拉那样的人的一天。
本期Part 2 话题
Describe a time when someone who did quite well in a team (e.g. schoolwork or a community)
You should say:
Who this person is
When you worked together
What he/she did in the team
And explain why you think he/she was a great team player
本期节目话题参考文本
作者：Stephen
I'd like to recount a memorable experience I had two years ago when Sarah, a colleague of mine at the time truly excelled within our team. It was during a challenging project at my workplace where we were tasked with developing a new marketing strategy for a product launch. Despite the complexities and tight deadlines, Sarah, stood out remarkably.
Sarah demonstrated exceptional leadership skills by effectively delegating tasks, ensuring everyone's strengths were utilized optimally. She fostered an environment of collaboration and open communication, where ideas flowed freely, and everyone felt valued.
What impressed me most was Sarah's ability to remain calm under pressure. When unexpected obstacles arose, instead of panicking, she quickly analyzed the situation, devised innovative solutions, and motivated the team to adapt accordingly. Her resilience and determination were truly inspiring.
Moreover, Sarah's attention to detail and dedication to excellence were evident in every aspect of the project. She went above and beyond to ensure the final deliverable products were not only completed on time but also surpassed our client's expectations.
In conclusion, witnessing Sarah's exemplary performance reaffirmed my belief in the power of effective teamwork and inspired me to strive for excellence in all my endeavors.
Words & expressions in this episode
1. excel v. 表现出色
2. delegate v. 委派
3. panic v. 恐慌
4. determination n. 决心，决定
