What's the difference between "reference to the text" and "quotes" Should reference use the original sentences from the text?Or I can retell in my own words. Thank you.

What tips do you have for a good class presentation /speech? I mean,for example,to act confidently even If I am not that confident inside,or I am not fully prepared? Thanks^^

Are these sentence suitable for group discussions about books? If not,could you give me the right expressions? 1.I think this passage in page 5 can show his/her xx character. 2.I don't understand exactly what this passage/sentence wants to tell us. 3.Do you have some opposite or similar opinions against him/her?(ask anthoer classmate) Also,it will be nice of you to provide some useful sentence patterns for talking about books/movies.

How can I get more familiar with new words I learned? What trubbles me a lot is that when I was chatting,illustrating my opinons,I always can't remember the words I have learned recently ,or using them.I just abandoned and to use simpler words.And I want to know your experience and advice～

Writing practice( please correct it for me My Best Friend I have a friend whose name is Lily.We met 12 years ago,and always get along well with each other,so we have had a lot in common till now.As a friend,it's so kind of her to always be thoughtful,reliable that whenever I feel frustrated or depressed,she is there for me.In my view,she is also aneasy-going,funny girl ,capable in a lot of things,such as study and communication.Honestly,she tends to be moody and sometimes too sensitive when in a relationship.From my perspective,what makes us attract each oher to keep friendship is our complementary characters.