雅思滿分流利口語：Part 1全解析

本文節選自賈若寒著《雅思滿分流利口語》一書。

第3章　雅思口語考試Part 1全解析

雅思口語考試Part 1是雅思口語考試中相對而言難度最低的一個部分，但是這個部分發揮得好壞對於Part 2和Part 3有着至關重要的影響，甚至決定了整場考試的成敗。雅思口語考試是考官在對考生測試的同時會對某些評分項進行評分，比如發音、流利程度等。如果考生在Part 1沒有展現出自己應有的水平或者說由於緊張而使得自身的語言水平被完全限制住，那麼這個時候考官對考生留下的印象就不會好，最後的分數出來也就不會高，這也是一直所說的一個原則：Part 1沒有發揮好，最後的分數一定不會高； Part 1發揮好了，則最後的分數也不一定會高，還要看考生Part 2和Part 3的表現。因此考生要對雅思口語考試Part 1作充分的準備才能確保自己不會輸在起跑線上。本章節將會從各方面提高考生雅思口語考試Part 1的應試能力。

第1節　Part 1個人信息類口語考題真題薈萃

在雅思口語考試的Part 1中，雅思口語考官手中會有一本題目手冊的文件夾，考官會翻閱文件夾選擇不同的話題來測試考生對於特定考題的回答能力，也就是考生的英語水平和邏輯思維。我們收集到了幾乎所有的雅思口語考官手中的雅思口語考試真題，從本節開始，將一一爲大家展現雅思口語考試的真題，並且會給大家提供實用的應試技能指導以及簡單易學的參考答案，請大家慢慢學習。

首先要關注的是個人信息類口語考題，這些考題的大致內容差不多，但是問題的方式比較多，大家來了解一下這些真題。

Do you work or are you a student?

這是一個幾乎所有考生都會被問到的問題。怎麼來回答好這個問題呢？有以下兩種方式：

A: I am a student and I am studying in a university in Shanghai. Well, it is a famous university in China, Shanghai JiaoTong University. And my major is Electronic Communication and I like my major very much. I hope to go abroad to further the education.

B: I am working as an assistant movie producer and I have participated in many worldclass movies including many Jackie Chan movies and I like my job very much. And I want to improve my English so I take the IELTS test.

考生在回答第一個問題的時候要表現得有很自信, 給出的答案要內容充分，把學習和工作的大致內容說清楚，並且連帶說明參加雅思考試的原因。

從這個常規問題開始就進入到考試的正軌上來了，雅思口語考試的常規考題也就源源不斷陸續出現了。如果考生是學生的話，那麼考官會問出以下一些類別的問題：

總體描述考生自己的學習和專業。

What subject(s) are you studying?

Why did you choose that subject?

(For high school) Why did you choose those subjects?

Have you always wanted to study _____ (your subject)?

What are the most popular subjects in China?

What have you been studying in the past year?

在回答這種類型的題目的時候，考生的重點在於知道自己所學科目或者專業的英文

表達方式，學這個科目或者專業的原因，在說原因的時候，要涉及以下幾個方面：

Related to future job.

跟將來職業相關。

Related to your interest.

跟自身興趣愛好相關。

Related to specific courses.

聯繫具體學習的課程內容來說，比如英語、數學、哲學和歷史等，並且說明是否覺得這些課程對自己有幫助。

Related to world economy and culture.

聯繫世界經濟和文化。如果考生要得到高分，那麼他在說自己專業或者課程的時候就要涉及國際化內容，比如爲文化交流的目的而學習，或者迫於世界經濟發展的趨勢的壓力而學習。 另外考生還要注意考官問題中的時態，在回答的時候也要注意時態的相應變化。

描述考生自己的學校。

What school (or university) do you go to?

(Similar to above) Where do you study?

Why did you choose that university (or school)?

How is your school (or university)?

Which is the best university in your country (or city)?

在描述大學或者中學的過程中，考生的內容要涉及以下幾個方面：

☆ 大學的名字和位置以及大學的知名度；

☆ 大學裏的學生人數；

☆ 大學裏的老師以及教授的好壞；

☆ 大學中的教材以及是否喜歡；

☆ 大學中的一些設施和教學專業樓。

如果考生的回答能夠涉及以上內容，那麼考試的時候該考生就不會出現無話可說或者語無倫次的情況。因此，雅思口語考生的分數高低是取決於回答的內容而不僅僅是英語的好壞。

以下是一些相關問題的Sample Answer。

1. Are you a student or do you work?

Sample Answer: I am a student. At the moment I am studying at JiaoTong University.

2. What subjects did you study at high school?

Sample Answer: I studied up to nine subjects at that time, including Chinese, Math, English, and some other nature science subjects like Geography and Biology. Among so many subjects, I like Math best and I did it well. You know, usually boys are more interested in scientific subjects and I am no exception.

3. What major will you choose if you study abroad?

Sample Answer:

A: I haven’t decided yet. I will first go to a language school for a ten-month language study, and after that, try to choose a university and my major. I like architecture, so probably I will study something about architecture design.

B: I am going to study education when I am abroad. My major for undergraduate is education. I have learned it for four years and have got a fairly good understanding. I just want to further my study in this field to know more and research more, which will definitely help me with my future career.

4. Which country do you plan to go to?

Sample Answer:

A: I would like to choose England. You know, England has a good reputation for its integrated education system and its wonderful educational quality. I think the law course is its strength and therefore I choose to study law there.

B: I plan to go to Australia. Australia is a country with very warm weather. This is the main reason that I have chosen this country. In addition, the social welfare of the people there is very good. That is also attractive.

5. What do you look for in a university?

Sample Answer: I think there is a lot for me to consider when I make this choice. First, I’d see the courses the university offers; see if they are good for me, including the program, the faculty etc. Then I look at the accommodation, I plan to live on campus, so living conditions and the food are my big concerns. Finally, I’ll see what the weather is like there. I don’t think I will choose a too cold or too hot place to stay in.

6. What do you think of the training you receive in the university?

Sample Answer: I think most of my courses will be helpful in the future. My university has tried very hard to keep up with the latest developments in our field. There were some compulsory classes that I didn’t like, such as politics and history, but overall I think I was provided with a pretty good education. I don’t think it is possible to learn everything you need to know in our future career, but I’m happy that studying in university has given me a good start.

另外再來看一些相關內容的高分考生的回答以及相關的詞彙分析。

題目：What was your favorite subject in school?

參考回答：Honestly, recess and lunch were my favorite subjects. I’m just not that interested in abstract subjects like math or history. I’m more intrigued by subjects that are either practical or creative.

詞彙：recess; abstract; intrigued

● recess: 課間休息（同義詞time off; rest; break）

● abstract: 純理論的；純概念的（同義詞theoretical; conceptual, intangible; 反義詞 concrete）

● intrigued: 好奇的；有興趣的 （同義詞be interested in; be curious about）

題目：What would you have preferred to study?

參考回答：I think Chinese parents are very strongly prejudiced towards professional or academic skills but I think vocational and life skills are equally important. In my opinion, it’s important to be well-rounded and to relate well to other people.

詞彙：prejudiced; vocational; well-rounded; relate

● prejudiced: 有偏見的(同義詞: biased, intolerant, bigoted, unfair; 反義詞: unfair)

● vocational: 職業的(同義詞: occupational, professional, career)

● well-rounded: 全面的；多方面的 (同義詞well-formed)

● relate well to: 與……和睦相處

題目：What are the most important skills in modern China?

參考回答：Computer skills are obviously invaluable for everyone nowadays. Also, competence in several languages and people skills would be at the top of my list. And I think the ability to handle money shrewdly is also key.

詞彙：competence; people skills; shrewdly

● competence: 能力；技能 (同義詞: capability, ability, skill, aptitude, proficiency, expertise; 反義詞: inability)

● people skills: 人際交往技巧

● shrewdly: 精明地；敏銳地 (同義詞: astutely, cannily, craftily, sensibly; 反義詞: naively)

題目：Do you think overseas experience will make it easier to find a job in China?

參考回答：That was very true in the past. But nowadays, more and more families have the means to send their kids overseas to study so the competition is stiffer. English proficiency is a big plus but many other skills that are applicable overseas may not be transferable to the local Chinese market.

詞彙：means; stiffer; transferable

● means: 手段；方法 (同義詞: way, method, process, channel)

● stiff: 艱難的；嚴格的 (同義詞: rigid, firm, inflexible, hard; 反義詞limp)

● applicable: 適合的；適用的(同義詞: appropriate, valid, related, relevant; 反義詞: unrelated)

● transferable: 可轉移的 (同義詞: moveable, transportable, handy, convenient, manageable; 反義詞: fixed)

如果參加雅思口語考試的考生已經工作了，那麼考官會問一些和工作有關的問題。另外即使是學生，考生也會有可能被問到將來工作的問題，所以大家要了解雅思口語考試真題中和工作相關的有哪些題目。

總體描述考生自己的工作。

What job (or what work) do you do?

Why did you choose that job (or that kind of work)?

(Similar to above) Why did you choose to do that kind of work?

Have you always wanted to be a _____ (your job)?

What qualifications do you need for that work?

What do you do (in a typical day) at work?

(Similar to above) What are the main tasks that you do at work?

(Similar to above) What are your (main) responsibilities at work?

Is your job related to what you studied in university?

What have you been doing at work in the past year?

跟學習方面的描述相同，在描述工作內容的時候要注意涉及以下幾個方面：

☆ 工作職位的英文表達方式

☆ 工作的公司名字和工作的年限

☆ 工作所包含的具體內容是什麼

☆ 爲什麼要選擇這個工作，其中應該說到：跟薪酬相關，跟興趣相關，跟大學所學專業相關，跟出國以後從事職業相關。

在回答這部分的時候，考生要注意內容越詳細越好。

有關工作喜好以及換工作的內容。

Do you like (or enjoy) your job (or your work)?

(Similar to above) How do you like your current job?

(Similar to above) Is your job (or your work) very important to you?

Would you say it’s a good job?

What’s the best thing about your job?

Do you think your job is good for (or suitable for) a woman?

Would you like to change your job?

What other job do you think you would enjoy, apart from your present job?

What jobs are most popular (among young people) in your country?

其實這個部分的考題是跟前一部分相關的，問題也就是覺得自己的工作好不好及其原因。考生在回答此類題目說明工作好壞及其原因的時候要考慮以下幾方面：

☆ Pay 薪酬

☆ Personal Relationship 人際關係

☆ Working Environment 工作環境

☆ Difficulty 工作難易程度

☆ Satisfaction 工作滿意度

如果考生能夠把以上內容結合得很好地說出來，那麼考官就會覺得考生思路非常清晰，會給考官留下比較好的印象，爲得高分打下良好的基礎。

接下來看一下與工作相關的問題的Sample Answer。

1. Are you a student or do you work?

Sample Answer:

A: I currently work in an international forwarding company as Key Account Manager.

B: Well, I am a full-time student at the moment and I haven’t worked yet.

C: I am a housewife and I don’t work outside. I take care of the whole family.

2. What are your main responsibilities at work?

Sample Answer: As a Marketing Manager, I work to develop a strategic plan for the line of business, building on available skills of the organization to facilitate the transition to an e-business vendor and create promotional materials to market programs.

3. Do you want to change your job?

Sample Answer:

A: I don’t think I will change my job. Generally, I’m pretty satisfied with my current job. Good position, high pay and more important, promising future. The position offers a lot of opportunities for studying new ideas and skills.

B: Yes. The company I am with now is kind of lags behind the times in many ways, such as the technology and management. I want to work in a place where they teach new skills and offer better prospects of employee’s self-development.

除了工作和學習的基本信息外，Home也是考官經常問到的基本信息。Home包含了三個方面的考試點：Hometown（家鄉），Accommodation（家庭的住宅情況）和Neighbour（鄰居）。首先來關注Hometown的相關真題及回答思路。

家鄉的地點

☆ Where do you come from?

☆ Where do you live at the moment?

回答這個問題的時候除了要注意把城市的名字說清楚之外，還要說明這個城市在中國所處的位置，人口多少，是否喜歡這個城市，城市中的交通、教育和娛樂等一系列的相關信息。

關於考生自己的家鄉的總體信息。

What’s that place like?

Tell me something about your hometown.

What would you recommend a tourist see in your hometown?

Is that a big city or a small town (or a village in the countryside)?

Do you prefer to live in a big city or in the countryside?

What benefits are there from living in a big city?

在準備這些題目的時候要注意把家鄉最有特色的東西說出來，包括建築、人們的友好程度、風景名勝等有具體內容的東西。而且還要注意雅思口語考試考官常問的問題“Do you prefer to live in a big city or in the countryside?”。這個問題有點像Part 3的風格的問題，但是在Part 1考生就要準備好回答這樣類型的題目，我建議從以下幾個方面來說：

★空氣質量 ★教育普及

★基礎設施（醫院、學校等） ★生活方式

★交通便利 ★人際關係

★生存壓力

如果考生具備上面7個切入點，那麼有關城鄉差別的話題就會很好掌控。

來看這個話題中的其他真題：

家鄉類問題中所牽涉的一般過去時和過去完成時。

How long have you been living there / here?

Did your family ever move away from the place you were born? (Why? / Why not?)

(Similar to above) Has your family always lived in that city / town?

Has your hometown changed much in the past few years? (e.g. the past 10 to 50 years)

Compared to the past, would you say your hometown today is more suitable for living in, or less suitable?

考生在回答此類題目的時候要特別注意語法的使用，也就是過去時態和現在時態結合使用，至於內容上，也就是剛剛所提到的幾個方面，即交通、教育和生活方式等。

還有以下一些：

關於家鄉話題的將來展望以及交通問題。

Do you plan to live there / here for a long time?

Have you ever thought about moving to live somewhere else? (Why? / Why not?)

What (other) city would you like to live in (in the future)?

What’s the traffic situation like in your hometown?

(Similar to above) Is transportation very convenient in your hometown?

(Similar to above) Is transportation very convenient around where you live?

相對於過去時而言，對將來時的使用考生應該有比較好的掌控力，而在內容上這個部分的真題也不難，除了前面所講的一些內容之外還應加上留學以後是否回到家鄉或者留在國外工作的相關內容。

接下來大家來看有關Accommodation（家庭的住宅情況）的相關真題。

Do you live in a house or a flat?

What are the benefits (or advantages) of living in a flat / house?

How are the rooms in your house decorated?

What’s your favourite room in your home? (Why?)

How do you think your home (your house or your flat) could be improved?

If you could change one thing in your apartment, what would it be?

有關a house or a flat的問題是雅思口語考試經常考到的題目。對於這個問題，考生主要要了解house和flat的區別：house就是指一幢大房子，比如別墅這種類型的；而flat就是指高樓裏面的套房包括臥室和客廳組成的單元。瞭解了兩者的區別以後就要注意真題中問到的兩者的優勢，包括：House的優勢：空間大，房間多，私人空間多，不同功能的房間，比如書房、客廳、健身房、餐廳和影音室，還有附屬設施，比如花園。

Flat的優勢：價格便宜，交通便利，大多數的地點在市中心，離工作地點或者學校距離較近等。

由此可見，思路組織是非常重要的，如果考生有以上的思路，回答起來會非常流暢。

這個板塊的另外一個問題是房間的裝飾和如何改善居住的地方，對於這方面問題，考生的回答不用太過於專業，而是一些生活類內容的直接表達就可以。

房間的裝飾：木製的傢俱、油畫、電器設備、窗簾、房間的顏色等幾個方面。

如何改善居住的地方：種植更多的植物，比如花朵之類的，更換房間的顏色，購買更多古典的或者現代的傢俱，設置專門用途的房間，比如書房等幾個方面。

Neighbour也是Home類別話題中一個特殊的小板塊，雅思口語考官對於這個部分也有相關的具體問題，先來看一下有關Neighbour的真題。

Do you know your neighbours?

Do you think it’s necessary to know your neighbours?

What do you think of your neighbours?

How do you get along with your neighbours?

How often do you talk to (or see) your neighbours?

Do you prefer to have young people as your neighbours, or old people?

Do you think it’s important to have a good relationship with your neighbours?

What are the benefits of having good relationships with one’s neighbours?

What sorts of problems (conflicts) can people have with their neighbours?

In what ways can neighbours help each other?

來從以下兩個方面入手：

認識鄰居的必要性：原因包括人際關係的改善，生活中的互相幫助，如老年人的照顧，兒童的照顧，發生疾病時的互相幫助等。

鄰居是老年人好還是年輕人好：老年人做鄰居的好處是生活經驗豐富，有問題可以及時請教。 年輕人做鄰居的好處是生活方式和興趣愛好相同，比較容易相處。

如果考生在思路上把握這兩個方面就能應付以上的所有問題了。