雅思口语
2012年第一学期
Part 1 Summary
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Categories
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Getting to know you
Talking about your education
Talking about your career
Talking about your (leisure) activities
Talking about your hometown
Work or study
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What is your major? Why did you choose
it ?
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I’m majoring in arts/science/English/ computer
science…
Interests (internal factors)
I’m very much into/ I’m crazy about
I’m fascinated by/about/ I really dig into/
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I’m passionate about/ … is the greatest
in my life
Money (external factors)
It is profitable/ promising
It is big money in.
passion
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I like my (major/work)
primarily/mainly/chiefly/principally
because I’m very much into the stuff (taught
in class). Besides/Plus my parents always
encourage me to study it/work hard. In
addition/Also, this is a very promising
major/job that is bound to bring me much
income (in the future). So/therefore that is
exactly/precisely why I like my major/work.
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Do you think that's a difficult subject to
study
Frankly speaking, it’s not that hard for me.
Cos I am a people person. When I was
young, I was the center of my peers. In
school, I’m also the chairman of student
union; therefore I don’t feel hard to
understand the theory in the classroom/
communicate with my clients.
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As I told you, I love art when I was young,
it’s one of my interests. Plus, there is a
saying that “one picture can tell a thousand
words”. and Art design is all about how to
create that picture. Besides, the
company/this major offers me a promising
prospect.
Food and Cooking
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General questions asked about food:
–What kind of food do you like?
–Do you like cooking?
–Describe the food in your region.
–Who does the cooking in your family?
–Do you prefer to eat out or eat at home?
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What kind of food do you like?
As for food, anything fresh and tasty is a
good one. Yet to pick the favorite is quite a
matter of personal choice and mine is placed
on home-made soup with Cantonese/fried
rice with Southern Chinese flavor.
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My mother used to make this kind of
soup/dish for the whole family twice a week.
So I Managed to learn how to cook several
types of soup/dish, like lotus roots and pork
soup/ stir fry chicken with honey .
House or flat
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General questions asked about house or flat:
Do you currently live in a house or a flat?
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Yes ,I live in dormitory of our university. That's a very narrow
and small space.
What are the differences between house and flat?
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A house is expensive, spacious, far from town. And a flat is
affordable, cramped, near town.
Bike
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Do you often ride bikes?
Why do many Chinese often ride bikes?
Reasons:
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Affordable
Eco-friendly
Physical exercise
More convenient than bus and less likely to be jammed in
traffic
In china, biking is more like a mode of transport .
Weekends and how to spend time
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Well, there are many different things I do on
weekends, from watching TV to hiking to the nearest
mountain (or lake), from hanging out with friends to
going out shopping.
You see, I like to do different things in different times.
But here is the rule: if I’m in a mood of going out, I’d
either play some sports or just hang out with friends;
if not, I’d rather stay at home, watch some TV or just
take a rest.
Shopping
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Who does most of the shopping in your family?
In my home, it’s my mother who does most of the
shopping. She likes to go to the market around 10
o’clock when it is not rush hour. When she goes to
the market, she doesn’t like to bargain with vendors,
because she think it’s a waste of time. In her opinion,
the money saved here is not worth the effort. Time is
money.
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Do you often look for bargains and special?
Yes. I enjoy looking for real bargains or special sales
because they are cheaper but the quality is quite
good. It undoubtedly takes a lot of time, and you
have to hunt for bargains. Once I bought a pair of
leather shoes at half price. I felt very happy. But
there are also cheating things in bargains. You have
to be careful in buying bargains. It’s also wise never
to buy anything you don't really need just because
it’s Cheap.
Clothing
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General questions asked about clothing
Do you wear different clothes for work and
for leisure?
Do you have a special set of clothes for
special occasions?
Which kind of clothes do you prefer to wear?
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How important do you think it is to be
fashionable?
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I think it can be very important. Studies Show that
fashionable and well-dressed People can get better jobs
and more respect. If you look at people who are welldressed, such as business people, they often seem to have
plenty of confidence
Are they confident because they are wearing nice
clothes?
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The situation with women is even clearer. A woman who
wears beautiful, stylish clothes will get a lot of attention
even from other women! Perhaps they are jealous!
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Is there anything special about the history
of your hometown?
Yes, it is a city of a very long history. It was
the capital city of Shang Dynasty 3500 years
ago, and together with ancient India, Egypt,
was considered as one of the oldest
civilizations of the world.
Formula 1 Do you prefer X to Y?
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Do you prefer writing letters or sending
emails?
Do you prefer talking on the phone or
chatting online?
Do you prefer to travel by bike or on foot?
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Answer Order
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State which one you prefer.
Compare the two things the examiner mentions.
Give reasons and examples to explain why.
Language Steps
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Master prefer +doing （I prefer walking.) and prefer + to do
(I prefer to walk.).
Use comparatives of convenience or greater benefit like a
native speaker. (Traveling by bus is faster than going by car.)
Do you prefer to travel by bus or by
bike?
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I prefer cycling to traveling by bus. Cycling is
so much more convenient than taking the
bus if you are not traveling too far. Actually,
it’s often faster to go by bike because you
don’t get stuck in traffic jams! Cycling is also
better for my health than all other means of
transport, including buses.
Do you prefer chatting online or talking
on the phone?
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Generally I prefer chatting online. I nearly
always find that chatting online can be more
sociable as you can speak to more than one
person at the same time. Also, chatting
online is often much more fun because you
can send smileys, photos and even videos.
Formula 2
What do you usually/normally do?
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What do you do on an average day?
What is your normal daily routine?
Can you describe your typical day?
What do you usually do on weekends?
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Answer Order
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Say what you do at the time the examiner asks you about.
Say how often you do these things.
Language Steps
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Use adverbs of frequency like a native speaker to show
how frequently or infrequently you do things. (I often meet
up with my friends./ I sometimes go shopping.)
Use the present tense & times of day correctly for general
habits. (We have dinner together in the evening./ I ride my
bike everyday at 2 o’clock.)
Show that you can use one or two common sequence
markers. (Before class starts we talk./ We then go to bed.)
Tell me about your usual daily routine.
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Well, usually I wake up around 8 a.m.. I always have
a cup of coffee while I review my study notes over
breakfast. Then I normally ride my bike to school,
apart from in winter, when it’s way too cold. Before
class starts I often meet up with my classmates in
the corridor and we gossip a bit about life and school,
I always go straight home and then start on my
homework while my mom cooks me dinner. I usually
go to bed at about 10 p.m..
Do you do the same thing at the same
time every day?
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During the week, I have a regular schedule
because of my job. I always wake up just after
7 in the morning, then eat my breakfast on the
way to the subway station. I get to work at 8
o’clock sharp, and usually work until 5,
sometimes I work overtime until 7 or 8. After I
get home I normally eat dinner with my wife
and after that either hang out with friends or
watch TV before going to bed at about 11.
Formula 3 What do you like to do (in
your spare time)?
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What do you like to do in your spare time?
What do you like to do when you are on
holidays?
What do you like to do when you are not
working?
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Answer Order
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Identify a couple of things you like doing.
Describe why you like them.
Language Steps
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Use either enjoy/like doing or like to do. (I like studying
English. / I like to study English.)
Use one or two native speaker phrasal verbs to say ‘I
LIKE’. (I’m quite into playing guitar. / I’m really keen on
studying English.)
Use some adjectives of positive feeling to show the
degree of your interest. (I like playing football. It’s exciting. /
I’m quite into learning new languages. I find it fascinating.)
What do you like to do in your spare
time?
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Well, I have lots of hobbies I like to do in my
spare time. I’m very interested in studying
English and I’m also quite into movies–
sometimes I combine these two interests by
watching British or American films. What I
particularly enjoy doing, though, is playing
football– it’s so exciting!
What do you like to do in the evening?
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I work really hard during the day so in the evening I
like to relax and unwind. I’m a big fan of hip-hop and
rock music, and I like hanging out with friends and
watching gigs. I’m also keen on reading novels and
short stories. I’m involved in a reading group at my
university and every so often we get together and
discuss the latest books we’ve read over dinner– it’s
so stimulating to talk and hear different views about
the books we’ve all read.
Formula 4 What do you dislike about X?
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What do you dislike about parties?
What don’t you like about your jobs?
What do you dislike about eating in
restaurants?
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Answer Order
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Identify which aspects of the topic you don’t like– name just
one or two things.
Describe the degree of dislike you have for them.
Give examples why you don’t like them.
Language Steps
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Use native speaker expressions of dislike. (I’m not keen
on sports.)
Use native speaker degrees of dislike words and
phrases. (I absolutely hate going to the cinema.)
Use very much correctly to express dislike. (I don’t like
basketball very much.)
What do you dislike about parties?
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Well, I generally enjoy the parties I go to, but there
are a few things I don’t like. I don’t like all the
drinking that usually happens and I’m not keen on
meeting lots of new people at parties. If there are too
many strangers at a party I find myself having the
same conversation again and again: Where are you
from? What’s your major? What’s your job? I can’t
stand repeating myself and this kind of conversation
is very superficial; you don’t really get to know the
person at all.
What don’t you like about your job?
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I don’t particularly like my job. I’m not interested in
the field I work in, and I don’t like my line manager or
many of my colleagues very much– they are all so
boring. But what I absolutely hate about my job is the
commute. It takes me about two hours to get to work;
I have to travel during the rush hour on the subway
and public buses which are always jam-packed with
people– it’s terrible！
Formula 5：How often do you do X?
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How often do you read books?
How often do visitors come to your home?
How often do you go out to dinner with
friends?
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Answer Order
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Say how frequently you do the activity the examiner asks
you about.
Explain why you do it that frequently.
Language Steps
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Use a range of different adverbs of frequency correctly. (I
never go to the cinema. / I regularly watch DVDs.)
Use a variety of adverbs of infrequency to describe
something you don’t do often. (I don’t always eat at home./
Every once in a while I play sports.)
How often do you socialize with friends?
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I used to go out to dinner with my friends all
the time, but I’m in my last year of university
now and I’m really busy– I don’t often have
the chance to take a break and spend time
with my friends. Once in a blue moon, I’ll
have someone over for coffee, or I’ll go to a
friend’s house and hang out. I hope I’ll have
more time to socialize after I graduate!
How often do you read books?
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To be honest, I’m always reading books; I’m a
complete bookworm! I usually read novels, but
sometimes I mix it up slightly and read books about
history or nature. I prefer reading novels because
they are a great way to relax and escape from daily
life, but I also enjoy history and nature books
because they help me learn more about the world
we live in. From time to time I might read some
poetry, but I have to be in the right mood.
Formula 6：
What do you like most about X?
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What do you like most about student life?
What do you like most about your job?
What is the best thing about your city?
What is your favorite type of weather?
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Answer Order
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Say which aspect of X you like the most.
Explain why.
Language Steps
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Use adverbs modifying verbs to express degrees of like.
(I especially like playing the piano. / Students particularly
enjoy going to bars and restaurants. )
Use parallel structure correctly. (I like going to the cinema,
watching TV and playing video games.)
Use simple linking words accurately. (Although Beijing has
developed very fast, it’s still not very expensive. / I don’t like
traveling to work, but I enjoy my job.)
What do you like most about student
life?
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What I particularly like about student life is
the golden opportunity it gives me to expand
my horizons. At university I can not only
increase my knowledge about my major and
learn new things like Salsa and yoga, but I
can also meet lots of new people.
What is the best thing about your
hometown?
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My hometown is Xiamen, in Fujian Province. The
best thing about my hometown is its location. It’s
right on the coast, and from most places in the city
there are beautiful views of the sea. Although we get
the odd typhoon every year because we are by the
seaside, we also enjoy light sea breezes during the
summer. But what I especially value about Xiamen’s
location is the fresh seafood we can eat all year
round.
Formula 7 Is X popular in your country?
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Are bikes popular in your country?
Is watching team sports popular where you
live?
Is playing sports popular in your university?
Is music popular in China?
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Answer Order
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Show you understand the question which is asking about PEOPLE
IN GENERAL and not YOU.
Talk about TYPES of people in society like a native.
Talk about how MANY people like to do X.
Language Steps
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Talk about types of people. (People of all ages like to ride bikes. /
Most businessmen own cars.)
Use quantity words to talk about how many people like X. (I think
most people ride the subway. / The majority of British people drink
milk with their tea. )
Use one or two expressions of habit like a native. (In general,
Sichuan people enjoy spicy food. / As a rule, older generations are
more traditional. )
Is basketball popular in your country?
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Yes, basketball is extremely popular in China.
Generally speaking, I would say that the
majority of high school and university male
students regularly play basketball, I think
most Chinese men under the age of, say 30,
frequently watch NBA matches. Although it
sounds a bit sexiest, I don’t believe
basketball is very popular with many Chinese
women.
Is music popular in China?
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I think it depends on what kind of music you
are talking about. Most people in China listen
to music every day. As a rule, the younger
generation usually listens to pop, rock or hiphop music, whereas older people tend to
listen to older Chinese songs or folk music. I
think many wealthy people listen to music,
sometimes going to live concerts.
Formula 8 What is the best time (of
year) to do X?
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What time of year is best for outdoor
activities where you live?
What is the best time of day for studying?
What time of year is best for traveling in your
country?
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Answer Order
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Tell the examiner which time is best for X.
Describe what the conditions at that time are. (i.e. weather, social
conditions)
Explain WHY that’s the best time.
Language Steps
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Use superlatives correctly. (Gulin is the most beautiful place in
China./ This is the best time to travel.)
Use prepositions of time correctly for times of day, month and
year.( Beijing is beautiful in the late fall. / Beijing is beautiful at any
time of year.)
Use a few colloquial expressions for conditions. (The winter
months are ideal for skiing. / The summer is perfect for cycling in
the mountains.)
What time of year is best for outdoor
activities where you live?
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I think the best time to do outdoor activities is either
in the summer or in the winter, because it depends
on what activities you would like to do. The weather
between June and early September provides the
best conditions for rock climbing, hiking, mountain
biking or playing sports like tennis and football
because it is warm, sunny and bright. However, if
you are into winter activities like ice-skating, sledging,
and snowboarding then the depth of winter is the
best time to do them.
What is the best time of day to study?
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I think the best time of day to study is in the
very early morning, just after dawn. This is
the quietest time of the day, when there is no
one else around and everywhere is
completely silent. This means I am able to
really get into what I’m studying and not be
distracted by friends or family. It’s definitely
the most productive time of the day for me, I
just find it difficult to get up so early!
Formula 9: Why do some people like X?
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Why do some people like cooking?
Why do some people enjoying reading?
Why do some people like gardening?
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Answer Order
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Describe why some people enjoy X or doing X.
Say which type of people or personality enjoy it.
Explain why it’s good for them and why they might like it.
Language Steps
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Use native words to talk about types of people. ( Most
teenagers enjoy listening to pop music.)
Use native personality adjectives. ( Creative people tend
to enjoy going to the theatre and art museums.)
Use native activity adjectives. ( Volunteering at the
hospital is very rewarding.)
Why do some people like cooking?
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I think people of all ages like cooking, especially
creative people. For those who love to create new
things, cooking provides a great way to express
themselves as they can experiment with different
dishes and ingredients. Even quite conservative
people like cooking; as everything needs to be
created from scratch. It can be very satisfying to
successfully cook a whole meal from start to finish.
Why do some people like gardening?
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Gardening is most popular with middle-aged
and elderly people, probably because
gardening is a very therapeutic and relaxing
activity. Members of the older generation are
generally more patient and often prefer less
energetic activities– gardening is a good way
to unwind whilst making their home more
beautiful.
Formula 10
When was the first/last time you did X?
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When was the first time you used a computer?
When was the last time you went on holiday?
When was the last time visitors came to your
house?
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Say when you first/last did it.
Say why you did it.
Describe what the experience was like.
Language Steps
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Use prepositions and adverbs of time correctly. ( The last time I
went fishing was about three years ago./ The first time I used a
computer was in high school in 1984.)
Have great control of the past simple to talk about completed
events. ( I went on holiday last May./ My father bought me a
computer when I was 10.)
Use varied adjectives of experience to sound more like a native.
( Camping in the USA was so boring./ I thought acting was so
intriguing.)
Part 2雅思卡片题
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– People
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– Place
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PEOPLE
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Describe
Describe
Describe
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Describe
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a famous person you admire.
a family member/neighbor.
a teacher who helped you before.
a successful leader who you know.
an artist / a singer / a movie star.
your best friend.
形容人的几大加分词语
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两词连用表示强调
driven ambitious
intelligent talented
approachable easy-going
diligent conscientious
peaceful optimistic
refined introspective
role-model perfectionist
Exercise
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Describe a person who is
controversial
You should say
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Who the person is
What does he/she do
Why is he/she controversial
What do you think of him/her
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Well, I would like to pick Michael Jackson
as my topic. I presume that you have read
the news about Michael Jackson’s death.
He was a very controversial person.
On the one hand, he was a successful
singer as many mainstream media dubbed
him the king of pop, and he was known for
his charity activities all around the
world.
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On the other hand, he is notorious for the
scandal of his sexual abuses of children
and other abnormal behaviors.
In my opinion, the reasons behind his
controversial behaviors are mainly the
following two: For one thing, his early
success leads to his immaturity in
personality which inevitably resulted in
his loss of balance in life.
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For another, as a human being, he
also needs love and care like
everybody also does, but he doesn’t
have the chance because he is a
superstar. No matter what others
may think, he is a legend and should
be respected for his good deeds as
no one is perfect in this world.
技巧1：模板灵活
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Be yourself !!!
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If …, I would …
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比如：If I get a chance to meet someone
famous, I would prefer to choose J. K.
Rowling, who is the famous British writer.
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女生：There is a large poster stuck on
the wall of my pop idol J. K. Rowling.
男士：If I want to have coffee/dinner
with someone, I will choose J. K.
Rowling.
女士：If I host a party at my house, I
will first invite my idol J. K. Rowling.
POSSIBLE VERSION
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First of all, I believe J.K. Rowling is a
very successful writer. Harry Potter is a
fantastic novel series, which enjoys a
tremendous popularity. She teaches us
that love is powerful. She earns a large
fortune out of it.
技巧2：连接词
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First of all, I believe J.K. Rowling is a
very successful writer. Because Harry
Potter is a fantastic novel series, which
enjoys a tremendous popularity. In the
books, she teaches us that love is
powerful. As a result, she earns a
large fortune out of it.
技巧3：词语的使用
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Harry Potter is an educational novel
series.
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great fantastic interesting magical
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Harry Potter is awesome.
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awesome 敬畏的，令人可怕的
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Standing in awe before the lightening,
he tremble terribly.
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Harry Potter is an eminent novel series.
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Harry Potter is an renowned novel series.
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Harry Potter is a notorious novel series.
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1. Eminent is used especially of people who
are famous for serious work in science, the
art etc.
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例如：an eminent surgeon
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Places and people are renowned for a
particular quality, characteristic, or skills.
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例如：Florence is renowned for its beautiful
building.
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If someone is notorious they are famous for
something bad.
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例如：Many politicians are notorious
hypocrites.
POSSIBLE VERSION
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Secondly, she is a great mother, who
has a great sense of responsibility. She
was even a single mother when she
wrote the books and she brought up
her kids alone. Fortunately, she was
remarried and now lives a happy life.
雅思卡片题PEOPLE
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POPULARITY template
As a (an) ______, he / she is liked and
respected by all _____, and few would deny
that not only has he influenced the lives of
many people who have _____, but also those
of their friends, family members and even
children.
manager, his subordinates, worked in his/her team
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CHARACTER template
Once you hear his/her ____ remarks you
can’t help being attracted by his/her
personality/character that seems contagious
to people around him/her.
Humorous (has a sense of humor) witty
thought-provoking innocent
雅思卡片题PLACE
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I love Hangzhou
Because
1. It is an ancient city with a long
history.
2. It is a tourist city with beautiful
scenery.
3. People in Hangzhou are really
kind and polite.
历届考题
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NO.2 A Historic Site
Describe an interesting historic site (in
your country) that you visited.
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where it was
what you saw at this site (or, what it looked
like)
what role it played in history
and explain what interested you about that
place
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话题类别:Place
难点解析:对于历史建筑的描述,在强调它的历史作用时多少
会涉及到历史知识以及一些专有名词的表达.而不管是选择中国
的还是国外的历史建筑,鉴于平日里谈论得极少,考试前没有足够
的准备就很难开口.
备考策略:考前可以结合其它描述地点或建筑的话题一起准
备:Describe a museum/an old building/your favorite building/an
important traditional building等,例如北京故宫里的建筑,即是古老
而传统的建筑,又是很重要的博物馆,也可以是自己最喜欢的建筑.
甚至还可以把它放到Describe the best tourist attraction in China,
或者可以描述里面的an interesting exhibition,所以只要提前做好
充足的功课,遇到其它问题也都可以迎刃而解.
The Summer Palace
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This is a beautiful spot with exuberant wood and
grass at the foot of the West Hill in the western
outskirts of Beijing. From the Ming Dynasty on, many
high－taste nobles built their private gardens in this
place. In the Qing Dynasty perhaps because the
Manchu aristocrats who had just left their forests and
grassland had not accommodated themselves to the
environment of the palaces, they built great imperial
gardens there.
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The Summer Palace that has survived calamities in
history is one of those architectural masterpieces.
This is a marvellous conception of a paradise on the
earth.The Long Corridor and the Seventeen Arch
Bridge are like ribbons. They frame the Kunming
Lake and turn it into a beautiful picture. With the
Buddha Fragrance Chamber on the Longevity Hill as
the highlight, the lake and mountains become a lively
whole.
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The West Hill and the pagoda on top of the
Jade Spring Hill blot out the limit of the
garden and fuse it into an open expense.
Spring in the Summer Palace is merrily
colourful, the summer is leisurely exuberant,
the autumn sentimentally bright and winter
sober, tranquil and clean. I think the Summer
Palace is a great historic site in our country.
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地点类套句：
1. It looked X when I first visited it
in Y.
It looked peaceful when I first
visited it in the summer of 2001.
2. It is the place where I X.
It is the place where I first met my
boyfriend.
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3. The reason why I am attracted to it so
much is X.
The reason why I am attracted to it so
much is the traditional houses along the
river.
4. I am highly impressed by X.
I am highly impressed by the natural
beauty of the beaches
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5. The Park is located in the downtown of
Hangzhou, covering an area of xxx. It is
originally built for the commemoration
(不是用memory) of ______ who _________.
6. When you visit the park, the most eyecatching landmark (适用于建筑物)is the
monument which is situated at the centre
of the park.
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7. It is made of marble (纪念碑大多都是
这个材料) with fences around the
monument and a museum at the base.
Its structure resembles that of an
obelisk in Paris. (描述纪念碑的套话)
Obelisk 亮点词汇,埃及方尖碑
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8. In the morning, the senior citizens
gather at the square in the front gate of
the park to do morning exercise and
socialize with each other. Some exercise
Qigong, some old couple will dance a
little dance, some walk their pets in the
lawn. The air is fresh, and people are all
enjoying a wonderful time in the park.
历届考题
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NO.4 A Place Not Polluted
Describe a place which is not polluted.
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where this place is
what it looks like
what kind of place is not polluted
and explain what you think about pollution
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话题类别:Place
难点解析:如今,在我们工作和生活的环境当中,要描述一个被
污染的地方容易,但要描述一个没有被污染的地方就比较难了.众
所周知,现在的环境污染问题之严重,乃至于大家都已经习惯了,平
日里很难接触亦或是有机会去到更像是世外桃源般的没有被污染
过的地方.
备考策略:从题目的细节可以看出,这样的地方也并不是一定
要自己亲自去过才能描述的,杂志上,电视节目上曾经介绍过像原
始氏族部落聚居的周边地区或无人居住的自然区域都可以描述.
考生还可以探讨这些地方没有被污染到的原因,如何保护它们继
续不受污染等相对宽泛些的方面.
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关于水的话题很多
9. Another feature of the lake is the
artificial lake. It is no match with
the west lake in Hangzhou though
the locals do like it as it serves as
a cooling place during the summer
heat in a crowded city.
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10. Visitors often choose to go
boating on the lake and enjoy the
fun and privacy. Along the lake,
rows of willows are planted which
becomes a paradise for the birds.
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Tongli is a small town with
hundreds of years, characterizing
the typical river town scenery of
South China, featured by small
bridges, murmuring streams and
elegant dwellings. It is wellpreserved up till now, really a good
place for recreation, spending
holidays and traveling.
雅思卡片题EVENT
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On the night of the festival, people eat a
kind of sweet dumpling as the traditional
food for the day, made with sticky rice
flour filled with sweet stuffing.
After dinner, they go on streets with a
variety of lanterns under the full moon.
In some places, people can watch a parade
of lion dancing.
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In some towns, some lantern riddle gathering is
held for people to watch. There are all kinds
of lanterns with a riddle on each of them.
People who guess them right can get a small
gift.
I always eat many sweet dumplings on the day as
I like the food a lot. I also enjoy the lantern
scene on the streets, which adds to the beauty
of the town and symbolizes good luck of a new
year.
历届考题
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NO.1 A Good Law
Describe a (piece of) (good) law in your
country.
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what the law is
how you first learned about this law
who benefits from this law (or, who is affected
by this law)
and explain why you think this is a good law
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话题类别:Object
难点解析:众多考生公认的难题.平时即使比较关注法律,但真
的要具体去谈,即使用中文有条有理地说出来也会有难度.相对
Part 3可能由此展开的法律的重要性、公平性、适用性等较概括
的讨论,Part 2的具体化让考生们尤为头疼.
备考策略:首先可以避免谈到那些广而深的法律如刑法,因为
这样的法律既不容易说清楚,也不容易说具体.其次,一些全世界都
较为普遍的法律法规如交通法可供考生选择,因为它们相对比较
融入自己的生活,也就比较好发挥.当然,选择比较有中国特色的法
律来展开就更好,比如计划生育政策"one-child policy",在中国人口
众多的基本国情下,它所带来的好处以及受益人也会相对好描述,
考官也可以从中获取一些新的信息.
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NO.3 A Success
Describe a particular success you would
like to achieve (in the near future).
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what it is
how difficult you think it will be
what you should do to prepare for this
and explain why you want to succeed in doing
this
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话题类别:Object
难点解析:看似抽象的题目,其实问题是非常具体的.考生往往
容易从抽象的地方入手,譬如先谈自己对成功的定义和理解,导致
在有限的时间内却不能将自己短期的目标阐述得详细和具体.
备考策略:人们怎样定义成功其实通常都是在Part 3里对于该
话题的延续性讨论,在Part 2里一定要根据题目所给的线索开门见
山地提出自己的成功目标,譬如想要获得学校的某个奖项,或者想
要完成工作中的某个项目,然后描述目标的困难性何在,如何去准
备,以及实现这个成功后的意义等.这样话题的描述才会有完整性
可言.
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NO.5 A Stage of Your Life
Describe an important stage of your
life/an enjoyable stage of your life.
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how old you were
where you were living at the time
what you were doing during this stage
and explain why you think this was an
important/enjoyable stage of your life.
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话题类别:Event
难点解析:谈人生的某个阶段其实是相对笼统的话题,但考官
需要的却是具体的回答,能够分享不同考生的不同人生.但若考生
只是千篇一律地描述说自己的童年时光是快乐的,无忧无虑的,因
此非常重要,而没有精彩的故事跟考官分享,那就没有达到要求.
备考策略:以前也曾考过诸如某段时光的话题,而且相对来说
还比较具体,如:Describe the most enjoyable moment in your
childhood/Describe a busy time in your life等等,里面考生基本都
会谈到某件或某些具体的事,而这些其实都可以作为人生某个阶
段的影射,描述完某些具体时刻发生的具体事情,再来总结在人生
的童年阶段是无忧无虑的快乐,因此对以后开朗乐观性格的形成
产生重要影响,又或是在刚毕业时是充实的忙碌,因此为事业的发
展打下良好的基础等就更有说服力了.
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NO.6 A Sculpture/A Work of Art
Describe a sculpture or other work of art
that you have seen.
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when you saw this work of art
where you saw it
what it looked like
and explain your impression of it
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话题类别:Object
难点解析:关于艺术的话题,让人感觉抽象而深奥,如果不是艺
术类专业的学生,又不是雕塑爱好者,恐怕平时会少有研究.谈到此
话题总是会有些畏畏缩缩.
备考策略:艺术作品包含的范围其实是比较广的,要描述一件
艺术作品,可以是雕塑,可以是画作,甚至可以是戏剧或者诗歌.以前
常考work of art,但现在却常具体到sculpture or drama,
performance and show又或者是a traditional art,由此可见,平时
一定要对艺术的常见领域有所涉猎,每个领域都能说出一两件自
己熟悉的作品才能在考试时更有自信地作答.说不定以后的考题
中就会考Describe a poem了.
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NO.7 A Musical Instrument
Describe a musical instrument.
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what the instrument is
when and where you first play it
how you can play it
and explain why you enjoy it
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话题类别:Object
难点解析:考生中,音乐爱好者应该不少,关于一首歌,一位自己
喜欢的歌手或是一个favorite band or musical group,不少考生都
能信手拈来,滔滔不绝,但到考试为止从没接触过任何乐器的考生
却也大有人在.没有弹奏过任何乐器,甚至也没有什么音乐细胞,回
答起问题来自然底气不足.
备考策略:没有弹奏过并不等于没有见过或了解过,哪怕是大
家最常见的钢琴,相信大多数考生也能说上一些.不用去分析乐器
的结构组成,也不用假装自己是懂五线谱的音乐系高材生,但可以
幻想自己与某种乐器的美丽邂逅,因为某个特别的机会与乐器结
下的不解之缘,描述乐器弹奏出的音乐给人带来的安抚或激励,这
些都不需要专业的知识,只需要大胆的想象和作答时自信的神态.
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NO.8 An Educational Trip
Describe an educational trip you take in
your school or university.
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where you go
what you do
what you have learned
and explain your impression of it
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话题类别:Event
难点解析:对educational trip的概念把握不准,是学校组织的?
还是在学校的旅行?模糊不清的概念让考生找不着出发点.
备考策略:educational trip还可以叫做educational excursion,
educational tour or study trip, 意为教育旅行或参观教学,是在校
时学校组织的与其他学校或国外学校通过交流互访或姊妹校结盟
等方式在休闲活动中拓展学生视野,推进学生在多元文化中与不
同成长背景但年龄相仿的朋友交流互动,拓展视野与文化关怀的
一种学习途径和方法.所以教育旅行的重点并不在于去了什么地
方玩,而是在于接受教育和学习,促进学生自我认识和成长的过程.
对题目的准确理解是备考的关键.
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NO.9 A Change
Describe a recent change in your life.
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what the change was
when and where this change happened
what the result of this change was
and explain how you felt about this change when
it happened
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话题类别:Event
难点解析:讲近期人生中的某个变化.变化可抽象,可具体,可大,
可小,可好,可坏……所以怎样把握这个度,让考生比较为难.
备考策略:"变化"这个词本身就有它的多面性和可塑性,只要
能把"recent"这个词抓住,考生大可以自由发挥.但即使是比较抽象
的变化,也是由某件或某些具体的事引发的,所以最后同样要把抽
象的事物具体化.就比如说最近变得比以前开朗和乐观,或者烦躁
和不安,那么在这样的变化后面一定承载了一些故事,讲出来,也就
很好地完成了任务.所以化抽象为具体是考生要时刻牢牢把握的
原则.
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NO.10 An Electrical/Electronic Product
Describe an electrical machine or device
you would like to buy.
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what special features you would like it to have
where you got to know about it
how you would use this thing
and explain why you would like to buy it
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话题类别:Object
难点解析:都说电脑,思维单一,缺乏个性.
备考策略:想到电子产品或电器,大多数考生会不
约而同想到当下使用最广泛的电脑,但其实现在也有题
目明确规定所描述的要except computer,所以如何摆
脱思维的单一性是考生需要突破的.除了平时好玩的各
种游戏机,辅助工作的各种电子设备,生活中层出不穷
的家用电子产品也是考生可以观察的一个方向.除了描
述该产品在生活中的重要作用外,还可以说想要买它并
不是自己需要,而是为了减轻妈妈的家务负担,由此表
现出自己孝顺的一面.
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还有很多考生们所谓的难题比如跟描述人物相关的在
这里不能一一列出,但从以上十题可以看出,绝大多数
题目还是难在考生平时日常生活中很少接触到,所以对
该话题较少深入了解和探讨过,一下子要针对它们侃侃
而谈两分钟,确实有些为难.朗阁海外考试研究中心提
醒考生,由于雅思口语考试形式的特殊,内容的特别,考
生们一定要在平时做有针对性的描述训练,多涉猎一些
领域并对周遭的任何问题都能有探索研究的精神,结合
做笔记的技巧做有规律的练习,才不会在拿到话题任务
时感到无所适从,而是充分利用已有信息扩充答案,真
正做到有备无患.