31种雅思口语高分公式要点提炼
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Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Part I Formula 1: Do you prefer X to Y? Questions: 1. Do you prefer writing letters or sending emails? 2. Do you prefer talking on the phone or chatting online? 3. Do you prefer to travel by bike or on foot? Native speaker words: convenient; actually; get stuck; traffic jam; means of transportation; online; sociable Model answers: 1. Do you prefer to travel by bike or on foot? I prefer cycling to travelling by bus. Cycling is so much more convenient than taking the bus if you’re not travelling 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 transportation, including buses. 2. Do you prefer talking on the phone or chatting online? 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? Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 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? Native speaker words routine; schedule; review; meet up with somebody; corridor; gossip; regular; sharp; overtime; hang out with somebody Model answers 1. What is your normal daily routine? 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. After school, I always go straight home and then start on my 1 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question homework while my mum cooks me dinner. I usually go to bed at about 10 p.m. 2. Do you do the same thing at the same time every day? During the week, I have a very 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)? Questions: 1. What do you like to do in your spare time? 2. What do you like to do when you are on holidays? 3. What do you like to do when you are not working? Native speaker words: be quite into something; movie/film; hip-hop; gig; be keen on something; novel; short story; every so often; stimulating Model answers 1. What do you like to do in your spare time? 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! 2. What do you like to do in the evening? 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? Questions: 1. What do you dislike about parties? 2. What don’t you like about your job? 3. What do you dislike about eating in the restaurant? Native speaker words: find oneself doing something; superficial; field; line manager; commute; rush hour; jam-packed Model answers 1. What do you dislike about parties? 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 2 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question 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. 2. What don’t you like about your job? 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’re 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? Questions: 1. How often do you read books? 2. How often do visitors come to your home? 3. How often do you go out to dinner with friends? Native speaker words: have somebody over; socialize; bookworm; mix something up; poetry; be in the mood Model answers 1. How often do you go out to dinner with friends? 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! 2. How often do you read books? 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 nature and history books because they help me learn more about the world we live in. Formula 6: What do you like most about something? Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 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? Native speaker words: golden opportunity; expand/broaden/widen somebody’s horizons; yoga; coast; the odd; typhoon; breeze; value; all year round Model answers 3 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question 1. What do you like most about student life? 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. 2. What is the best thing about your hometown? 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? Questions: 1. Are bikes popular in your country? 2. Is watching team sports popular in your country? 3. Is playing sports popular in your university? Native speaker words: generally speaking; regularly; as for; sexist; depend on; as a rule; pop music; tend; folk music; concert Model answers 1. Is basketball popular in your country? 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. As for watching basketball, I think most Chinese men under the age of, say 30, frequently watch NBA matches. Although it sounds a bit sexist, I don’t believe basketball is very popular with Chinese women. 2. Is music popular in China? 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 hip-hop music, whereas older people listen to classical music, sometimes going to live concerts. Formula 8: What is the best time (of year) to do X? Questions: 1. What time of year is best for outdoor activities where you live? 2. What is the best time of day for studying? 3. What time of year is best for travelling in your country? Native speaker words: outdoor; depend on; provide; rock climbing; hiking; be into something; sledging; snowboarding; depth of winter; dawn; get into something; distract; productive Model answers 4 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question 1. What time of year is best for outdoor activities where you live? I think the best time of year 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. 2. What is the best time of day for studying? 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 day for me. But I just find it difficult to get up so early. Formula 9: Why do some people like X? Questions: 1. Why do some people like cooking? 2. Why do some people enjoy reading? 3. Why do some people like gardening? Native speaker words: creative; express oneself; conservative; from scratch; satisfying; patient; energetic; unwind Model answers 1. Why do some people like cooking? I think people of all ages enjoy 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. 2. Why do some people like gardening? 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? Questions: 1. When was the first time you use a computer? 2. When was the last time you went on holiday? 3. When was the last time visitors come to your house? Native speaker words: 5 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question intriguing; minority; trek; scuba dive/diving; reserve; come over; keep somebody from doing something; go to plan; certainly Model answers 1. When was the last time you went on holiday? The last time I went to Hainan was about three years ago...in February 2006. My family and I went to Hainan for two weeks during the Spring Festival. Hainan is an intriguing place to visit because of the Li and Miao minority culture in the west of the island--my family and I drove out to the mountains there, trekked in the Forest Reserve and then learnt how to scuba dive. I really can’t wait to go back there! 2. When was the last time visitors come to your house? The last time visitors came to my house was just last week. It was my wife’s birthday, and so I secretly arranged for a few close friends to come over for dinner and drinks. Although it was difficult to keep my wife from finding out, it was quite exciting in a way and certainly a bit of a challenge! In the end, everything went to plan and we all had a great time---it was definitely a really enjoyable evening. Formula 11: Did you ever learn to do X? Questions: 1. Did you learn how to ride a bike when you were a child? 2. Did you learn to play a musical instrument in school? 3. Did you learn how to swim when you were young? Native speaker words: encouraging; strict; determined; supportive; semi-professional; get to grips with; learn by trial and error Model answers 1. Did you learn how to ride a bike when you were a child? Yes, I did. Hmmm…let me think. It was during the Spring Festival. My parents bought me a really wonderful new bike. I was taught to ride by my uncle, who was incredibly encouraging but quite strict because he was determined to teach me to ride before the end of the holiday. 2. Did you learn to play a musical instrument in school? I did not learn to swim at school because my school did not have any swimming classes, but I learned to swim for a few months one summer when my parents took me to classes at the local swimming pool. I went every other day with a small group of friends. We were taught by a really friendly and supportive man, who was a semi-professional swimmer. Formula 12: How has X changed? Questions: 1. How have shops changed in your city in the last five years? 2. How has your hometown changed in recent years? 3. How have restaurants in your country changed since you were young? 6 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question Native speaker words: low-rise; narrow; replace; facilities; eatery; elegant; impersonal Model answers 1. How have shops changed in your city in the last five years? I’m from Beijing and it certainly changed a lot in recent years. Not so long ago, there were lots more low-rise buildings and narrow hutong streets; now the local government has replaced them with tall apartment buildings with better facilities and modern shopping centers. The streets are now much wider than before. They have also put a lot more parks in the city and have planted thousands of trees in the streets, so the city is more beautiful. 2. How have restaurants in your country changed since you were young? That’s a good question. Restaurants and eateries have changed a great deal since I was young. When I was a kid nearly all restaurants in our city were cheap and quite simple. Now, however, a wide range of Chinese and many international restaurants line every street. These are a lot cleaner and more elegant than the small eateries, but sadly impersonal and much more expensive! Formula 13: How would you improve X? Questions: 1. How would you improve your apartment? 2. How would you change the place where you study to make it better? 3. If you could, how would you improve your university/workplace? Native speaker words: crowded; stuff; keep track of; messy; cramped; cosy; get rid of; scruffy; run down; up-keep; caretaker; modernise Model answers 1. How would you improve your apartment? To start with, the place I’m living in now is quite small and crowded. I have too much stuff, and it makes it hard to keep track of things, and makes everything look messy and very cramped. There’s also very little light in my flat. So firstly, I would make more space by getting rid of some of my things. Then, I would have the windows made bigger and lighter curtains made and fitted. Then my flat would be much cosier. 2. How would you improve your university to make it better? My university campus is quite scruffy and run-down. I suggest the authorities improve it by spending more money on up-keeping the grounds and modernising the classrooms. If I were in authority I would have the sports facilities repaired, and I would hire more caretakers. Having a more modern campus would make life more pleasant for us and the place more appealing to visitors. Formula 14: How important is X? Questions: 7 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question 1. How important is art in life? 2. How important is music for people in your country? 3. How important is physical exercise? Native speaker words: sculpture; architecture; earn; inspire; reflect on; contemporary Model answers 1. How important is art in life? I think art is exceedingly important in life, especially today. People spend most of their lives worrying about working, studying or earning money—and it is easy to forget the value of art—paintings, sculptures and even contemporary architecture. People need to see beauty in their lives… art is really fascinating and can inspire us to think more deeply and reflect on life. 2. How important is music for people in your country? Well, it really depends on the types of people you are talking about. In general, music is especially important for young people, in particular, university students from big cities. Personally, I believe that some types of music are good for helping people calm down and relax, and other types are excellent for energizing people. Going to live concerts, for example, can be a really stimulating experience. Formula 15: What do you want/hope to do in the future? Questions: 1. Do you hope to do the same job in the future? 2. What do you want to do when you finish university? 3. What kind of job would you like to do when you finish your studies? Native speaker words: NGO(non-governmental organisation); purpose; competitive; rewarding; challenging; volunteer; stable; a great sense of+noun; strive Model answers 1. What do you want to do when you finish university? What I really hope to do is work for an NGO here in China. I would like to find a purpose in life—I don’t want to just worry about success and making money like a lot o people nowadays. I think it would be so rewarding and challenging to work as a volunteer. If I work really hard and save up enough money then I will go to Europe and get a master’s. 2. Tell me about your future ambitions. What I’d really like to do in the future is pretty simple: I’d like to find a god job, which will hopefully lead to a stable career, get married to a lovely girl and start a family. I hope to be able to afford a nice apartment to bring up our children. I think this would give me a great sense of pleasure and security. If I strive hard, I think I can achieve this in less than 10 years. 8 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question Formula 16: Do people do/get enough X? Questions: 1. Do people today do enough physical exercise? 2. Do children do enough sports in school? 3. Do people in your country do enough creative activities in school? Native speaker words: the majority: 大部分，大多数 couch potato: 电视迷，终日懒散在家的人 day off: 休假，一天的假 vacation: 假期 Model answers 1. Do people today do enough physical exercise where you come from? Well, in my opinion people don’t get enough exercise. The majority of people, especially middle class people nowadays, are real couch potatoes. All they do is sitting in front of the television all night and the only exercise they get is going to get more food from the refrigerator. If children are to grow up to be healthy adults, they should learn how to take care of themselves, and they should cultivate an interest in sports like basketball, football or volleyball. 2. Do students get enough holidays in your country? I believe that they get too many holidays. Most students have a long summer vocation, a fairly long Spring Festival break, national holidays and all sorts of other day off throughout the year. Because of this, a vast amount of students forget a lot of what they’ve learned during the long holidays, and take a long time to get back into the frame of mind to study well. It would be good if the holidays were a bit shorter. Formula 17: How can people find out about X? Questions: 1. How can people find out about what’s going on in the world? 2. How do people obtain information about local events in your city? 3. How can you stay up-to-date with the national news where you live? Native speaker words: current affairs: 时事 mass media: 大众媒体 venue: 场所，地点 events listings: 事件列表 Model answers 1. How can you find out about national and international news where you come from? Nowadays it’s easier than ever to stay on top of current events in China. There are many different sources for news; there are newsstands in every major city selling all kinds of magazines and newspapers, which often run interesting features on everything from fashion to 9 break: 休息 holiday: 节假日 frame of mind: 心情，心境 gig: 演唱会 well-respected: 受尊敬的 biased/unbiased: 有偏见的/无偏见的 viewpoint: 观点 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question international affairs. But generally I surf the Internet to stay up-to-date with what’s going on in the blogs. Though some bloggers are not very objective, their opinions are interesting to read, and usually offer a different viewpoint to what I read in the mass media. 2. How can people find out about local events and entertainment in your city? There’s quite a lot of ways people can find out about what’s going on. There’s a local City Weekend magazine, which is full of events listings, advertisements and reviews about the latest gigs, classical concerts, art exhibitions and theatre. There’s also “dining and drinking” listings—excellent for keeping track of the latest restaurants opening in the city. The magazine is both in physical form and online. It’s a great source of information, the reviews are very unbiased and it is very well-respected. Formula 18: Should people be given X? Questions: 1. Should people be given more holidays? 2. Should people be given more if they work overtime? 3. Should children be required to wear a uniform to school? Native speaker words: salary: 薪水，工资 benefits: 利益，好处 frequently: 经常的，频繁的 overtime: 超时，加班 Model answers 1. Should people be given more holidays? Yes, they certainly should! As I see it, people often work very long hours but don’t get a high salary or very many benefits in return. In fact, many workers frequently do unpaid overtime for their companies. I firmly believe that workers deserve to be given longer paid holidays so that they can relax more. In my opinion, if people are given more paid holidays, they are more loyal to their company in the long term and probably work harder because they are more contented with their job. 2. Do you think that students should be required to wear a school uniform? Absolutely not! I firmly believe that students should have the freedom to wear what they like in school. I think it’s unfair to make children all look the same. School is a place for hard work and study, but also a place for children to learn to become individuals with their own styles, ideas and opinions. Young people ought to be given more choices in what they wear. If children are controlled too much when they are young, they can become very rebellious in later years. Formula 19: Is it difficult to do X? Questions: 1. Is it difficult to learn to play a musical instrument? 2. Is it difficult to learn another language? 3. Is it difficult to meet new people when you first go to university? 10 loyal: 忠诚的 long-term: 长期的 rebellious: 叛逆的，反抗的 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question Native speaker words: unfamiliar: 不熟悉的 a bit: 一点，有点儿 awkward: 不方便的，尴尬的 get used to: 习惯，适应 Model answers 1. Is it difficult to learn another language? I think that learning a language is extremely difficult—probably one of the hardest things one can do. When you first begin learning, it can be very confusing to remember lots of unfamiliar words and grammar. It often feels a bit awkward and you have to get used to making mistakes. But after a while, everything feels much more comfortable and you can really start getting to grips with the new language. 2. Is it difficult for young people to learn to play a musical instrument? I believe that learning to play musical instruments is pretty difficult for most people. However, I think that young people usually pick up new things relatively quickly. At first, it’s quite hard to get into learning an instrument, but when you get the hang of it, it’s not too hard to learn some simple tunes. If you are dedicated in the beginning, I think after a while you will become quite proficient. Formula 20: Is X suitable for (types of people)? Questions: 1. Is riding a bike suitable for elderly people? 2. Are all sports suitable for people of all ages? 3. Are computers suitable for young people? Native speaker words: inappropriate: 不合适的，不恰当的 advisable: 明智的，可取的 detrimental: 不利的，有害的 impact: 影响 Model answers 1. Do you think that computer games are suitable for young children? I believe that computer games are inappropriate for very young children. For older children, I think it is reasonably for them to play computer games but it would be advisable for their parents to restrict the amount of time they play games. As most people know, staring at a computer screen for too long can be detrimental to your eyesight: if children play for too long they might harm their eyes. Also, games that are really violent or scary are not suitable as they might have a negative impact upon the child’s mental health. In moderation, however, I believe computer games can be ideal for developing children’s lateral thinking skills. 2. Are outdoor sports suitable for people of all ages? I think that most outdoor sports are suitable for everyone. Though people who do adventurous 11 get to grips with: 掌握 get the hang of: 找到窍门 pick up：学会，获得 proficient: 熟练的，精通的 abseil: （用绳索）下降 exhilarating: 令人高兴的，使人愉快的 invigorating: 精力充沛的 lateral thinking: 横向思维的 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question sports like rock-climbing, abseiling, or white water rafting should be careful because these sports can be dangerous if you don’t know what you are doing. In fact, now I think about it, these sports are unsuitable for kids and elderly people. However, for fit and healthy people these sports can be exhilarating and invigorating. Part II Formula21: Person monologue Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Talk about a good cook. Talk about a famous person you’d like to meet. Talk about an animal you find interesting. Talk about a person who looked after you as a child. Talk about a teacher you know. Talk about a neighbour you have or have had. Talk about a person you enjoy spending time with. Talk about one of your friends. Talk about an old person who knows lives near you. Answer order To give a good monologue about a person, you should use the following native speaker answer order: Stage 1: Say who they are and how you know them. Stage 2: Say what they are like and what they do. Stage 3: Say what they have achieved and how they have influenced you. Stage 4: Say why they are special and how you feel about them. Model answer 1. Tell me about a person who looked after you as a child. Stage1: Say who they are and how you know them. I would like to talk about my grandmother. When I was young, my parents were very busy and so my grandmother, who is my father’s mother, had to look after me. Stage2: Say what they are like and what they do. My grandmother is a very gentle and kind woman. Her hair—as far back as I can remember—has always been brilliant while but she is quite self-conscious about this and wears a shoulder-length wig to hide it. Gran is really short, probably about four feet something, but she seems even shorter because she has a permanent stoop. When I think of my grandmother’s appearance, the thing which stands out most is her constantly smiling face—she has a very kind face, which is covered with wrinkles. Stage3: Say what they have achieved and how they have influenced you. Although she is a bit elderly, and had to take care of the house as well as me, she tried to keep me entertained and find interesting things for us to do together. I remember once when we were playing hide-and-seek at home, I ran into the garden and hid so well that she couldn’t find me, it was quite a few hours before I decided to come out and my 12 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question grandmother was so relieved—she had almost called the police. Stage4: Say why they are special and how you feel about them. My grandmother has always taught me to be more patient and understanding towards other people. She had been a nurse for many years and I think if it hadn’t been for her, I would never have studied nursing—which I love. Gran was a great role model for me when I was growing up and I still admire her now I’m an adult. I hope that one day I’ll have children and grandchildren too, and I hope that I’m as good as a grandmother as mine is. Formula 22: Place monologue Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Talk about a flat or house you would like to own one day. Talk about your ideal home. Talk about a shopping center or mall you have visited. Talk about a place where people can do sports. Talk about a place you know where people go to listen to music. Talk about a friend or family member’s house you know and like. Talk about museum you have visited. Talk about a historic place in your country. Talk about a lake or river you know about or have seen. Answer order Stage 1: Say what it is and where it is. Stage 2: Say what it looks like. Stage 3: Say what its purpose is. Stage 4: Say why it is special and how you feel about it. Native speaker words: historic site: 名胜古迹 suburb: 郊区 be located in/near/on/at坐落在，位于 near(to) 离……近 unrealistic: 不现实的 Model answer 1. A flat or house you would like to own one day. Stage 1: Say what it is and where it is. Maybe it’s a little unrealistic, but I would love to own a luxury flat. It’s located in the CBD area of Beijing, right in the centre of downtown, close to all the best restaurants and shops. Stage 2: Say what it looks like. The flat would be on a high floor—perhaps the top floor—of a brand-new high-rise apartment block with the most modern architectural style. The apartment would have at least two huge bedrooms, one lounge, a massive kitchen and one or two bathrooms—it’d be great if one of the bathrooms was en suite! The style would be modern, with varnished 13 luxury: 奢侈品 downtown: 市区/市区的 high-rise/high rise 高层的，多层的/高楼 block of flats/apartment block: 公寓楼 flat/apartment: 公寓 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question wooden floorboards, leather sofas and colourful rugs on the floor. The flat would be very airy and light, with lots of windows that have great views over the surrounding streets and buildings. Stage 3: Say what its purpose is. A flat like this would be perfect for my husband and I to live in and then bring up our child. A new, gleaming kitchen would be great for preparing delicious dishes for our friends when they come to dinner and the guests could be entertained in the comfortable and relaxing sitting room. Stage 4: Say why it is special and how you feel about it. I know that this kind of flat will be difficult to buy, especially as my family is not very rich. However, if I am very successful in my career and make loads of money one day, this is the kind of flat I’ll buy. I think almost everybody would be happy to live in a flat like this—I just hope that one day I can! Formula 23: Object monologue Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Talk about something you’d like to buy. Talk about something you made yourself. Talk about an invention you know and like. Talk about a form of transport you use. Talk about something you enjoyed wearing. Talk about a piece of furniture in your house. Talk about a statue or work of art that you’ve seen. Talk about a photograph you have or have seen. Talk about a gift you were given. Native speaker words: compact: 紧密的，紧凑的 sleek: 光滑的，时髦的 life-size: 与实物一样大小的 statue: 雕像，塑像 Answer order Stage 1: Say what it is and why you have it. Stage 2: Say what its purpose is. Stage 3: Evaluate it. Stage 4: Say why it is important and how you feel about it. depict: 刻画，描写 scene: 戏剧的一场，电影、电视的一个镜头，小说的一节 the real thing: 上等货，地道货，原装货 figure: 画像，肖像 Model answer Talk about an invention you know and like. Stage 1: Say what it is and why you have it. 14 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question I’d like to talk about mobile phones. As you know, mobile phones nowadays are very light, compact and sleek telephones made of plastic which can be carried everywhere very conveniently. My parents bought me my first mobile phone one Spring Festival when I was a teenager and I’ve had one ever since. Stage 2: Say what its purpose is. I think mobile phones are an extremely practical piece of equipment to have. Not only are mobile phones used for talking to people and sending text messages but also for surfing the Web. Keeping a diary and even as an alarm clock! Some of the most expensive mobile phones are bought by people who want to show off and display their wealth—they’re often a status symbol. Stage 3: Evaluate it. Today, a mobile phone is an essential piece of technology for everyone, which is used everyday. I last used my mobile phone just before this speaking test—my mum sent me a message to wish me luck! Stage 4: Say why it is important and how you feel about it. Despite being slightly more expensive than a landline, mobile phones are so useful and convenient that many people simply couldn’t do without one. If I had to organize trips out with my friends a few days in advance or contact friends who live far away by letter, life just wouldn’t be as much fun. I think that everyone has got used to simply picking up their mobile phone and communicating immediately. As for me, I couldn’t bear to part with my mobile phone—it gives me so much independence and freedom, and the games are great too! Formula 24: Past event monologue Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Talk about a party you attended. Talk about a stage in your life that you enjoyed most. Talk about a sports event you attended. Talk about a journey you have been on. Talk about a story you heard as a child. Talk about a time when you were late for something. Talk about something you did that helped you learn a language. Native speaker words: used to: 过去常常 get to sleep: 入睡 Answer order Stage 1: Say what it was and when it happened. Stage 2: Say why it happened, where it happened and who was there. Stage 3: Say what happened. Stage 4: Say why the event was special and how you feel/felt about it. 15 bedtime: 睡觉时间 character: 人物，角色雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question Model answer Talk about a story you heard as a child. Stage 1: Say what it was and when it happened. I want to talk about a story called “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”. When I was a child, my mother used to read me bedtime stories to help me get to sleep. My mother would lie next to me on the bed and read a different story every night. When she was reading, I would often lay my head on her chest and listen to the voices she made for the different characters in the stories. The story I remember best is “The Boy Who Cried Wolf”. Stage 2: Say why it happened, where it happened and who was there. In the story there was a boy who was a shepherd. His job was to look after his father’s sheep in the fields outside his village, but he found it very boring to be by himself all day. Stage 3: Say what happened. Once, he decided to play a trick on his fellow villagers. He ran into the village shouting “Wolf! Wolf! There’s a wolf killing my sheep!” Immediately, all the villagers stopped working and ran to the field to help protect the sheep. When they found there was no wolf, the boy laughed at them. Another day, the boy played the same trick on the villagers and again laughed at them when they came running into the field looking for a wolf. One day, a real wolf did get into this field and start attacking his sheep. Again, the boy ran into the village shouting “Wolf! Wolf! There’s a wolf killing my sheep!” But to his surprise, nobody believed him and all his sheep got killed. Stage 4: Say why the event was special and how you feel/felt about it. The moral of this story is that you shouldn’t lie. Otherwise, people won’t believe you—even when you are telling the truth. I liked this story as a child and I think it has a good message. I will definitely read this story to my children in the future. Part III Formula 25: Giving and supporting opinions. Questions: 1. 2. 3. 4. Do you think children should be made to wear a uniform to school? Do you believe it is acceptable that animals are used for cosmetics testing? Do you feel that city life is suitable for elderly people? What do you think about there being a single international language? Native speaker words: identity: 身份 unity: 统一，一致 snobbish: 势利的 ridicule: 嘲笑，愚弄 pick on: 找茬，捉弄 Answer order 16 designer clothes: 名牌服装 discriminate(against): 歧视 inappropriate: 不适当的，不相称的 patronising: 盛气凌人的 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question Introduce and state your opinions clearly. Support your opinions with reasons or examples. Model answer Do you think children should wear a uniform to school? Yes, I think that children in middle school and high school should wear a uniform to school. I firmly believe that it is essential for giving children a sense of identity and unity. Young children can be very snobbish about fashion and often ridicule and pick on children who don’t wear expensive or designer clothes. If all school children have to wear a uniform, they will all look the same and so poorer children won’t be discriminated against by the richer children. What about in university? Should university students all wear a uniform? Certainly not! We are all adults by the time we get to university, so I believe that we should have the freedom to choose what we want to wear and when we want to wear it. It would certainly be inappropriate to make university students wear a uniform, and incredibly patronizing too! Formula 26: Evaluating Two Different Opinions Questions: 1. Why do some people think that university life is the best stage in life while others disagree? 2. Give reasons why some people hold the opinion that it is acceptable to eat meat, while others insist on being vegetarians? 3. Why are there many people in society who prefer to do sports in their free time? While there others who would rather go shopping? 4. Suggest reasons why some people prefer to travel in groups, yet others prefer to travel alone. Native speaker words: appealing: 有吸引力的，引人注意的 footage:镜头，片段 report: 报告 launch: 发射 astronaut: 宇航员 Answer order Talk about which types of people hold which opinions. State why different people hold these opinions. Model answers 1. Why do some people prefer listening to the news on the radio, while others prefer TV news? Today, not many people like listening the radio. Pretty much everyone has a television now. For most people televisions are very appealing because you can actually see real footage of what’s being reported—for example, when I saw report on the launching of a space rocket, I could actually see the rocket take off, the astronauts inside and all the spectators on the ground. So TV 17 spectator: 观众 visual: 视觉的，直觉的 charm: 魅力 soothing: 安抚的，使人安心的 distract: 分散，使分心 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question is a powerful source of news. However, there are many people that don’t share the same opinion. While some say the television is better, more visual and more modern, others feel the radio has a certain charm, and is more soothing and relaxing. It also depends on the lifestyle of the individual—many taxi drivers love listening to the radio because it is a very convenient way to hear news and plays without distracting them from driving. Formula 27: Agreeing and disagreeing Questions: 1. Do you agree that famous people should be used to advertise products on television? 2. Would you agree that people should have four-day working weeks and three-day weekends? 3. Do you agree or disagree that office workers should all wear very formal clothes? 4. Are you in agreement with the opinion that many young people today care too much about fashion and not enough about social responsibility? Native speaker words: constraint: 约束，限制 stage: 时期，阶段 Answer order Decide what your opinion is about the question the examiner asks. 1. If you agree, you should: State your agreement. Give reasons why you agree. 1. If you only partially agree/disagree, you should Say to what extent you agree then state your disagreement. Give reasons to support this. 1. If you totally disagree, you should: State your strong disagreement politely. Give reasons why you disagree. Model answer Interviewer: Some people say that one’s university years are the happiest time in life. Would you agree? Sophia: Yes, I couldn’t agree more! I think that university life is probably the best stage in life because we are free from the constraints of home-life with our parents and we get the opportunity to discover the world for ourselves, much more independently than ever before. We can meet new people, study a variety of interesting subjects and learn to look after ourselves. So I completely agree that this is by far the happiest time in our lives. Interviewer: But I’ve heard that many students find university life incredibly stressful and sometimes quite a tough experience? Sophia: Well, it depends on the person, but I don’t think you’re right in saying many students find it 18 independent：独立的 unique: 独特的 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question difficult. I am sure that some do, but the vast majority of people I know share my opinion that it’s a unique and truly fantastic time in life. Formula 28: Talking about advantages and disadvantages Questions: 1. What are the advantages and disadvantages of buying and using a motor car? 2. Tell me about the advantages of keeping pets like dogs and cats in the home. 3. Describe some of the disadvantages of big city life. Native speaker words: stressful: 有压力的 manage your time: 管理你的时间 routine：惯例，常规 Answer order There are three types of questions the examiner is likely to ask you: 1. What are the advantages of X? Talk about two or three advantages of X and give reasons and examples. 2. What are the disadvantages of X? Talk about two or three disadvantages of X and give reasons and examples. 3. What are the advantages and disadvantages of X? Talk about two advantages and disadvantages of X and give reasons and examples. Model answer Interviewer: What are the advantages of doing a job where you can work from home? Sophia: One of the main advantages of working from home is the amount of freedom you have. You don’t have to worry about travelling to work on public transport, which can be very stressful, and you can often manage your time more efficiently according to your own routine. Another good thing about working from home is that you don’t have to get changed into smart clothes or uncomfortable office shoes. Interviewer: Are there any disadvantages of working from home? Sophia: Yes, many work-from-home jobs don’t pay as well as full-time jobs in a work-place. A lot of work-from-home jobs are part-time or offer a few hours’ work per day, rather than standard salaries that pay a fixed amount every month. So, they are not as secure and stable as most other jobs. Formula 29: Expressing Importance and Priority Questions: 1. What are the most important things to bear in mind if you are planning an overseas trip? 2. Which subjects, sports, activities or lessons do you believe to have the highest priority in a child’s 19 smart: 正式的 work-from-home job: 在家办公雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question education? 3. What environmental concerns today should be addressed most urgently? Native speaker words: constraint: 约束，限制 stage: 时期，阶段 Answer order Say how important you think X is. Compare the importance of X with other things. Explain why you think this. Model answer Interviewer: Which is more important in a child’s school education: academic subjects, learning teamwork through sporting activities, or learning about art and drama? Sophia: That’s a tough question, because so much depends on the individual pupil. As a general rule, I think that academic subjects are the most important part of a child’s education. Children need to have a sound academic basis in order to progress successfully onto further education and establish a career in the future, for this is what society requires. Having said that, I do feel that sporting activities should play a role in a child’s school education, not only because this promotes good health, but also because learning to work in a team is considerably important. For this reason, I feel that team sports are certainly more valuable than individual sports in a child’s education. Learning about art and participation in drama activities, though not as important as academic pursuits and sports, in my opinion, is also fairly important for helping young people develop more creative skills as well as learning to express themselves. So I have to say that although I feel academic studies and learning teamwork through sports are more important, learning about art and drama should not be neglected. Formula 30: Proposing Solutions to Problems. Questions: Think about restaurants and customer services in your town or city. What kind of problems are there? How would you suggest they improve? What are the main environmental problems facing the world today? How could they be addressed? What are the drawbacks of travelling in your country as a foreigner? How could tourist companies as well as individuals go about surmounting these problems? Native speaker words: up-to-date: 最新的，现代的 20 independent：独立的 unique: 独特的 hygiene: 卫生 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question Answer order Identify the problems. Suggest solutions. Suggest definite actions that should be taken. Model answer Interviewer: What kind of problems do students sometimes have in university and what could be done to address them? Sophia: Well, firstly, I think the main problem is that the classes are exceedingly boring. In more active and modern classes students are more interested, work harder and learn faster. I believe that teachers should be made to go on more up-to-date, modern training courses. Secondly, I think that the restaurants and canteens on campus have a very poor standard of food and don’t offer much variety. They could pay more attention to hygiene and to making the menus more interesting. Formula 31: Speculating about Future Events and Outcomes. Questions: 1. Describe some of the major changes you think will happen in your country in the next 20 years. 2. Do you think that people in the future will have solved many of the environmental and social problems that we are still facing today? 3. What future predictions would you make about how technology in the future will develop and how it will affect the daily lives of humans? Native speaker words: rate: 比率，速度 alarming：令人担忧的，吓人的，惊人的 global warming: 全球变暖 Answer order State present conditions. Predict future outcomes. Talk about what will happen in the future IF we take certain steps. Model answer Interviewer: What do you think your country will be like in about 20 years time? Sophia: Well, it’s hard to predict because things change so fast sometimes and unexpected things happen. Mmm, I think that given the current rate of development, China will be a very strong and modern country in quite a short time. At the moment, the cities are becoming more and more modern, people are constructing more and more office blocks, and traditional residential areas are disappearing at an alarming rate. Taking all these facts into consideration, I have no doubt that China 21 melt: 融化 ice caps: 冰冠，冰帽雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 Essence of high-scoring formulas to answer every IELTS question will be a safer, cleaner and more beautiful and convenient place to live in the future. Interviewer: Let’s talk about our planet. Some people are not hopeful about the future of earth. What do you think will happen to the world in the future? Sophia: Well, that’s another tough question. A lot of scientists are suggesting that due to global warming, it is very likely that we will face serious problems in the next 30 years. They say that by the year 2030 the ice caps will have melted and we will be paying the price for the damage we did to the environment. Some say that we will possibly be living a very different lifestyle and others even suggest we may be living on other planets by then! 22 雅思口语高分公式——浓缩精华版 本文来源：https://www.wddqw.com/doc/ab4ce02eeb7101f69e3143323968011ca300f763.html