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Simon雅思口语
（01）考试信息与技巧
考试流程
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1.整个测试持续11-14分钟，考官会严格遵守时间
2.考试分为三个部分：
第一部分4-5分钟
第二部分3-4分钟
第三部分4-5分钟
评分规则
考官会从4个方面进行评分：
流畅度和连贯性占比25%
词汇占比25%
语法占比25%
发音占比25%
总体建议
1.要确切的知道雅思口语考试中将要发生什么
2.要知道考官希望得到什么样的回答（例如第一部分就不要用很长的句子去回答）
3.尽量用自然的语言回答，不要刻意用复杂的词句
4.尽可能快的回答问题，不要有过多的犹豫（考官不会关注你回答的观点好坏）
5.不要担心身体语言，眼神交流，考官是否友好等问题会影响你的得分
（02）Part 1
1.该部分测试持续4-5分钟，考官会严格遵守时间
2.该部分通常有10-11个问题
3.该部分主要涵盖3个主题领域
4.该部分题目相对较短较简单
注意：回答该部分内容时应尽量保持流利，减少停顿思考的次数（该部分不需要考虑复杂词汇及复杂语法），只需要给出简短简单的答案
考试技巧：直接回答问题并给出一个理由
练习技巧：多练习 “Do you like ... ?”类型的问题
案例分析：
1.Do you work or are you a student?
2.Do you enjoy your job/studies?
3.Would you like to get a different job in the future?
4.Do you like sport?
5.Do you think it’s better to watch sports or play them yourself?
6.Why do you think some sports are so popular?
7.Do you think children should all have to do sports at school?
8.What’s your favourite colour? Why?
9.Do different colours have different meanings in your country?
10.Do you think that colours can affect the way people feel?
11.Do you wear different coloured clothes now compared to when you were a child?
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参考答案：
1.I'm a qualified doctor, but at the moment I'm studying English.
2.Yes, I love working as a doctor because I like helping people. But I'm not enjoying studying English so much.
3.No, I'm really happy with the career that I have no plans to change jobs.
4.No, I’m not really a sports fan. I like swimming, but I don’t get much time to go these days because I’m too busy with work.
5.It’s much healthier to play sports than to watch them, but it can be fun to be a spectator and support a team or a particular athlete.
6.Well, if I take football as an example, I think the fans like the feeling of winning and sharing an exciting experience with their friends and other fans.
7.Yes, I think children should all be encouraged to try a variety of sports, firstly because they need the exercise, and secondly because children need to have fun.
8.My favourite colour is blue because it’s the colour of the sky on a nice day.
9.Yes they do. For example, red is usually used to mean danger, and green is always the colour we use for anything related to the environment or nature.
10.Yes, colours do seem to affect our emotions. Bright colours like yellow or red can make us feel happier or more active, for example.
11.I can’t really remember. I probably wore much more colourful clothes back then, because children usually like fun clothes rather than boring dark colours.
（03）Part 2 人物描述
Part 2
考试时间：3-4分钟（1分钟准备，2分钟演讲）
考试流程：考官会先给你一张任务卡、一支铅笔和一张纸，根据任务卡上的内容你有1分钟时间对任务做准备，接下来用2分钟的时间对任务做出一个回应演讲
考前准备：准备好一些适用于常见主题的内容（主要是词汇和观点）
常见主题领域：
1. 人物描述
2. 地点描述
3. 物品描述
4. 事件描述
5. 活动描述
6. 你最喜欢的事物
人物描述
人物类型：老师、名人、朋友、家庭成员、孩子、帮助过你的人、擅长做某事的人等等
描述思路：
1. 他是谁？样貌？性格？
2. 他做了什么？
3. 你们相遇的时间地点，如何相遇的？
4. 你怎么认识他的？
5. 你为什么喜欢/尊重这个人？等等
准备思路：
1. 为你可能要描述的人物准备一个主题
2. 开始先想出一些描述他们的简单的形容词
3. 再搜索更好的单词和短语来提高我们的描述水平
4. 最后想出一些故事或例子使文章更饱满
关于勤奋主题的单词及短语：
enthusiastic, energetic, studious, persistent, motivated, determined to succeed, someone who sees things through, a good team player, likes to challenge himself/herself ......
关于友善主题的单词及短语：
kind, caring, generous, unselfish, big-hearted, supportive, down-to-earth, easy-going, always there when you need him/her, someone who cheers me up, a big/magnetic personality, lights up the room ......
案例分析：
Describe a person you know who does something well.
You should say:
who this person is
how you know this person what they do well
and explain why you think this person is so good at doing this.
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参考答案：
I’m going to describe a friend of mine called James. James is an actor by profession. He’s in his thirties I think. He’s tall, he’s about my height, with dark hair and a friendly face; he’s always smiling and he cheers me upwhenever I see him.
I met James in… at university. He was my next-door neighbour in my hall of residencein the first year of university. So on that first day when we were moving in to our rooms, James introduced himself to me and we struck up a conversation, and got to know each other then, and we became good friends.
James, as I said, is an actor, and I think he’s really good at that. He studied drama at university, where I met him, and since then he’s been working in theatre, he’s done some small independent films, and he’s trying to get his break in television or in more popular, mainstream films. And I think he’ll do it, because for me he seems… when I’ve been to see him in theatre productions or I’ve seen the short films that he’s been in, he seems to be a really good actor to me.
Why I think he’s good: well, I think it comes from his work ethic. He’s a really hard worker, he’s really persistent. He always said he wanted to be a successful actor; it’s not an easy profession to become successful in, but he has persisted, he’s really intense, he studies each rolevery carefully, he gets into character. I remember, for example, not being able to talk to him for about a week before one of his acting jobs because he was ‘in character’ - he didn’t want to lose focus. So he’s really intense, and that’s what I think makes him a great actor, and why I think he’ll be successful.
（04）Part 2 地点描述
地点类型：你去过的地方；你想参观的地方；你去度假的地方；历史名胜；河流、山川、海洋；商店、餐馆、街市；一段旅程等等
描述思路：
1. 去的什么地方？
2. 这个地方在哪里？
3. 你在那里做了什么？
4. 为什么喜欢这个地方？等等
准备思路：
1. 为你可能要描述的地点准备一个主题
2. 开始先想出一些描述它的简单的形容词
3. 再搜索更好的单词和短语来提高我们的描述水平
4. 最后想出一些故事或例子使文章更饱满
关于有趣的地点主题的单词及短语：
lively, bustling, hectic, thriving, cosmopolitan, multicultural, fascinating, unique, a special atmosphere, sightseeing, entertainment, an unforgettable experience, enjoyed every minute, the time flew by, endless things to see and do, it was over too quickly ......
关于历史地点主题的单词及短语：
old buildings, palaces, statues, ancient, monuments, landmarks, where great events toop place, connection to the past, reminders of the past, everywhere you look, full of history, a rich cultural heritage ......
关于餐厅商场类地点主题的单词及短语：
welcoming, inviting, warm, approachable, polite, thoughtful, attentive, great atmosphere, make you feel at home, the service was excellent, nothing was too much to ask, an unforgettable evening ......
案例分析①：
Describe a river, lake or sea which you like.
You should say:
what the river, lake or sea is called where it is
what the land near it is like
and explain why you like this river, lake or sea.
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参考答案①：
I’m going to describe the best known river in England, the river Thames.
The river Thames is in the south of England, and it’s famous because it flows right throughthe centre of London. It goes winding through all of the most iconic, famous tourist attractions and landmarks of the city. For example, it goes past the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament, with Big Ben, and it goes under Tower Bridge, probably the most famous bridge in London.
So the land around this river, or on either side of this river is hectic, thriving, city-centre London. It’s right in the heart of the city, and of course it’s a cosmopolitan mix of cultures, business, tourism all around. It’s where everyone goes to do sightseeing in the centre of the capital, and it’s got a lot of the history and heritageof London based around that area, in close proximityto the river itself.
The reason I like this river, the river Thames, is because it’s such an iconic location. It’s a great… it’s a backdrop to these great landmarks of the city: the historic buildings and famous tourist sites in the city. And I’ve got good memories of being there on a New Year’s Eve one year recently. In London, New Year’s Eve celebrations are all focused onthe river, with the river and some of the landmarks as the backdrop to a big fireworks show. And so the river’s all lit up, and there's a spectacular fireworks display put on, and lots of tourists and local people all watch it there together. That was really an unforgettable experience, and the river was central to it.
案例分析②：
Describe a restaurant that you enjoyed going to.
You should say
where the restaurant was
why you chose this restaurant what type of food you ate
and explain why you enjoyed eating in this restaurant.
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参考答案②：
I’m going to describe a restaurant that I went to quite recently for the birthday party of a friend of mine.
The restaurant that we went to was right in the heart of London, overlooking the riverThames. It was quite near to Tower Bridge, the famous bridge in London, and we had a great view from our vantage point above the river; we had a great view of all the famous London landmarks in that area.
My friend chose the restaurant because of this location, because of the great backdrop; out of the window of the restaurant we could see all of these iconic placesin London, and he thought it would be a good place to have a celebration, a place that would be memorable for everybody.
But also, we’d heard that the food in this restaurant was delicious, and that the staff were warm and welcoming, and the service and the quality was all round really good.
The type of food that we ate there, well, it was a fusion restaurant I think they called it, which meant that there was a variety of food choices from all over the world. There were Mexican food choices, Mediterranean, Persian, but also hamburgers and pizzas, that kind of thing. I think I actually had a pizza with various toppings on itmyself, and it was really nice - it was a fantastic meal.
The reason I enjoyed eating in this restaurant: Firstly, it was a great chance to get together withfriends and chat about what we’d been up to, and catch upwith some of my good friends. But also, the restaurant itself really did make the night special. The service was fantastic, the waiters and the staff really made us feel at home, they were thoughtful and attentive to all of our needs, and we were really surprised at the end when they brought us a cake to celebratemy friend’s birthday.
（05）Part 2 物品描述
物品类型：你拥有的物品；你想拥有的物品；你每天都在用的物品；一个电子设备；一个你收到的礼物；一个你送的礼物；你拥有的旧物品等等
描述思路：
what➡where➡who➡how➡why
准备思路：
1. 为你可能要描述的物品准备一个主题
2. 开始先想出一些描述它的简单的形容词
3. 再搜索更好的单词和短语来提高我们的描述水平
4. 最后想出一些故事或例子使文章更饱满
关于电子手表功能主题的单词及短语：
smartwatch, synchronise with phone/computer, contacts, photos, emails, store music, recieve notifications, search the web, it responds to voice commands, make 'contactless' purchases, track exercise goals, fashion accessory it looks stunning ......
关于电子手表有用性主题的单词及短语：
various features and functions, organise my life, work, Appointments, social life, check calendar at a glance, set reminders and notifications, practical, functional, convenient, the ultimate in portable devices, instant access to..., couldn't live without it ......
关于旧手表继承主题的单词及短语：
an inheritance, passed down to me by, a family heirloom, in the family for several generations, an antique, it has sentimental value, I'm emotionally attached to it, it reminds me of, it brings back hAppy memories, I'll hand it down to my children ......
关于旧手表外表主题的单词及短语：
parts, the face, the strap, traditional clock dial and hands, made of (leather, gold, silver), colours, inscription/engraving on the back, grandfather's name engraved, simple, minimalistic design, timeless, classic, elegant, stylish, well-made, durable,resilient ......
案例分析①：
Describe something that you would like to own.
You should say
what it is
where you have seen it
what you would use it for
and explain why you would like to own this object.
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参考答案①：
I’m going to talk about a watch that I would like to own. It’s one of these new smartwatches, a new type of watch that has all the functions and features of a smart phone, of a mobile phone, but of course you wear it on your wrist, so it’s even more portable.
And this is a new fashion accessorythese days, a new gadget, that I’ve seen advertised everywhere: on billboardsin the city centre, on TV adverts, and I’ve seen these watches in person, in ‘real life’, in various department storesthat I’ve been to when out shopping. And I’m not sure which brand I would buy, but I’ve seen the various brands, and maybe the most famous one at the moment is the Apple Watch.
The reason I’d like one of these watches is because you can synchroniseit with your computer and phone, and so you’ve got all your contacts, your photos and especially calendar notifications right there on your wrist, and you’re carrying it round with you.
I think it would be particularly convenient for me to be able to organise my lifeusing one of these watches, and check my Appointments and work commitments at a glance, just looking at my wrist. I think it’d even be good maybe for health reasons, because Apparently you can track your exercise goals, even things like the number of steps you're takingevery day. So that might be quite interesting.
So the reason that I’d like one of these watches, as I said, would be the features and functions that I’ve just mentioned. I think these watches are really practical. It’s just as good as a phone in terms of the technology, but it’s even more portable; really they’re the ultimate in portable devices. And I’m a fan of gadgets, and this one looks really stunning too. Those are the reasons why I think it would be nice to have one.
案例分析②：
Describe something old that you own which is special to you.
You should say
what this possession is
how long you have had it
where it came from
and explain why this possession is special to you.
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参考答案②：
I’m going to describe an old wristwatch that I inheritedfrom my grandfather. So it’s a family heirloom, it’s an antiquewatch, and it’s really a simple, classic old watch with a leather strap, a white face, and a gold edgearound it.
And I’ve had it for the last 10 years, I think it is, since my grandfather gave it to me. But it’s been in the family for several generationsbefore that.
In fact, I think it came originally frommy great-grandfather, because his name is engravedon the back of the watch face. So perhaps it was a gift that he received from an employer, or a friend, or another family member. We’re not really sure, but he had it originally, and then passed it downto my grandfather, and now it’s obviously mine.
The reason it’s special, then, is because of this sentimental valuethat this watch has. As I said, it’s a family heirloom, it’s probably the only antique, really old possession that I’ve got that reminds me of my grandfather, and it brings back hAppy memories.
For example, I remember when my grandfather was helping me to learn to tell the timewhen I was a child. Because his watch had such a simple, clear clock face, it was very easy for me to understand what he was talking about, when he showed me how the big hand was for the minutes, and the shorter, small hand on the watch was for the hours. So I remember him teaching me to tell the time, and testing me with different times to see if I understood.
I also like the watch’s stylish, elegant design; it’s very simple, it’s just a classic, timeless look, and it’s really durable and resilient; I think it’s so well-made that I’ll be able to hand it down to the next generationwhen I’m older.
（06）Part 2 事件描述
事件类型：你生活中的一个重要事件；国家的节日；一场派对；一场庆祝；一场婚礼；一场生日聚会；一场体育活动；一场音乐会等等
描述思路：
what➡where➡how➡why
准备思路：
1. 为你可能要描述的事件准备一个主题
2. 开始先想出一些描述它的简单的形容词
3. 再搜索更好的单词和短语来提高我们的描述水平
4. 最后想出一些故事或例子使文章更饱满
关于特别类事件主题的单词及短语：
memorable, unforgettable, spectacular, fantastic, amazing, wonderful, a day to remember, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, I had a great time, I enjoyed every minute, I was blown away, I couldn't have asked for more, it exceeded my expectations ......
关于事件发生地主题的单词及短语：
the venue, a perfect/prime location, beautifully decorated, the decoration/lighting was, spectacular, romantic, a lovely setting, a fantastic atmosphere, the atmosphere was electric, we were impressed by, service, staff, attention to detail ......
关于婚礼主题的单词及短语：
bride, groom, guests, ceremony, marriage vows, speech, wedding reception(party), flowers, clothing(dress),cake ......
关于节日主题的单词及短语：
what it commemorates, religious significance, gifts, decorations, customs, special meal, public holiday ......
关于体育主题的单词及短语：
athletes, players, crowd, spectators, stadium, field/pitch/track, commentators, the contest, the score, the winner ......
关于音乐会主题的单词及短语：
band, group, orchestra, lighting, sound, stage, crowd, audience, instruments, voice, song, piece of music ......
案例分析①：
Describe a sports event that you enjoyed watching.
You should say
what event you watched where you were
who you watched it with
and explain why you enjoyed watching it.
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参考答案①：
I’m going to describe what I think was the most memorable event in recent yearsthat I remember, which was the London 2012 Olympic Games. This was a spectacular festival of sport over the course ofseveral weeks here in England, and I think it was a once-in- a-lifetime experiencefor us to have the Olympic Games in our own country.
I was unfortunately at home watching most of the Olympics on television. I didn’t manage to go down to Londonto see any of the events in person, but I enjoyed them all on TV at home, in my own house, or sometimes with friends or family at their houses. And I do remember the events themselves, though, were in all different places across London, mainly at the Olympic Park area, in the main stadium or the various other smaller stadiumsfor the different events, like the swimming, the basketball etc., and I watched various of these different events when they were on television.
As I said, I was watching at home, usually on my own or with family or occasionally with friends. I remember, for example, watching the 100 metres sprintrace, which is probably considered to be the most importantor the most famous event in the Olympic Games; we often call it the “blue riband” event, and there was a lot of hype and anticipation surroundingthe 100 metres at the London Olympics because everyone wanted to see whether Usain Bolt would win again, or whether anyone would be able to beat him.
So I enjoyed this event, the London Olympic Games, because I think it was an unforgettable experienceto see it in my own country. There were some great performances and victoriesby the athletes, and I enjoyed every minute.
案例分析②：
Describe a concert or musical event in your country.
You should say
who the musicians are
where the concert is held
what type of music is played
and explain why people attend this musical event.
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参考答案②：
I’m going to describe a concert that I’ve actually been to, that takes placehere in Manchester, where I live. The musicians who performthis concert are classical musicians; it’s an orchestra called the Hallé orchestra, which is obviously made up ofthe conductor, the string instruments, like violins, the percussion, the woodwind instruments, the brass instrumentsetc.
And these musicians play in a concert hall, a venuecalled the Bridgewater Hall, here in Manchester, which is a purpose-builtconcert hall, by which I meanthat it was designed specificallyfor music. The sound acousticsare really good in the concert room, and the lighting, the stageetc., they were all built specifically for music.
The type of music that you would expect from an orchestra would normally be classical music. But this particular concert, that I think they put on once a year, is a bit more popular or mainstreambecause the orchestra plays theme musicfrom famous films, the soundtracksfrom films. And most of them are very popular, well-known Hollywood films like E.T., Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, the James Bond films, that kind of thing.
And this is why people attend, because we all know, or most of us know, the music from those films, and it’s amazing to hear a full orchestraplaying these songs, these pieces of music in a live venue. The sound quality is fantastic, and to hear these pieces of music loud and live is really wonderful. I, for example, was particularly blown awayby the E.T. soundtrack, which is a really emotional piece of musicwhen you hear it, especially in a live venue like that.
案例分析③：
Describe a family celebration that you remember.
You should say
what you were celebrating
who was present
what you and your family did to make the celebration special
and why you enjoyed the occasion.
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参考答案③：
I’m going to describe my sister’s wedding day, which took place a few years ago in the town where I grew up. For my sister it was the biggest and most important day of her life.
I think there were around 100 people at the marriage ceremony, which was held in a church. Even more people came to the party, or the wedding reception as we call it, after the ceremony. Of course, most members of my family were there, as well as the groom’s family and a collection of the bride and groom's friends and colleagues.
To make the celebration special, we did what families normally do. My mother made sure that the church and the reception venue were nicely decorated - there were flowers everywhere! Obviously we all dressed for the occasion, and there were bridesmaids, gifts, a huge wedding cake, and so on.
I enjoyed the occasion because it was great to see my sister so happy on her big day. The ceremony was perfect, and we all had a fantastic time at the reception. It’s rare for me to see all of my family and friends together in one place, so that’s probably what made the day so memorable for me.
案例分析④：
Describe a festival that is important in your country.
You should say
when the festival occurs
what you do during it
what you like or dislike about it
and explain why this festival is important.
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参考答案④：
Christmas is an annual holiday that, in Christianity, commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.
Popular customs of the holiday include gift-giving, music, an exchange of greeting cards, church celebrations, a special meal, and the display of various decorations; including Christmas trees, lights, nativity scenes, and holly. In addition, Father Christmas (known as Santa Claus in some areas) is a popular figure in many countries, associated with the bringing of gifts for children.
Over the Christmas period, people decorate their homes and exchange gifts. In some countries, children perform plays re-telling the events of the Nativity, or sing carols that reference the event. Christmas, along with Easter, is the period of highest annual church attendance.
A special Christmas family meal is an important part of the celebration for many, and what is served varies greatly from country to country. In England and countries influenced by its traditions, a standard Christmas meal includes turkey, potatoes, vegetables, sausages and gravy, followed by Christmas pudding, mince pies and fruit cake.
（07）Part 2 活动描述
活动类型：一个爱好；一场体育活动；一场游戏活动；你做的健康的事情；你最近做的一些新的事情等等
描述思路：
what➡where➡how➡why
准备思路：
1. 为你可能要描述的活动准备一个主题
2. 开始先想出一些描述它的简单的形容词
3. 再搜索更好的单词和短语来提高我们的描述水平
4. 最后想出一些故事或例子使文章更饱满
关于健康运动（如：游泳）主题的单词及短语：
keep fit, stay in good conditions, get in better shape, feel refreshed, rejuvenated, invigorated, gives me an energy boost, a good cardiovascular workout, build strength and endurance, a low-impact sport, helps to relieve stress, relaxing, helps to clear my mind ......
关于有趣游戏（如：国际象棋）主题的单词及短语：
board game, a chess set, pieces, taking the opponent's pieces, checkmate, hone my skills, thinking ahead, out-think/outwit the opponent, concentration, mental workout, problem solving, strategy, learn from mistakes/losses ......
案例分析①：
Describe something healthy you enjoy doing.
You should say
what you do
where you do it
who you do it with
and explain why you think doing this is healthy.
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参考答案①：
I’m going to describe a really healthy activity that I do, currently, which is swimming. I used to swim a lot when I was younger, but I’ve recently taken it upagain, and I go a couple of times a week now.
I go swimming in a gym that I joined, which has a nice swimming pool. I tried going to my local public pool, but it was too busy and you couldn’t really swim up and down in lanesthere. So, I found a gym that has a pool, and it’s usually quite empty, and I can have a lane to myselfand swim up and down.
As I said, I do this hobby or activity alone. I don’t go there with anyone; it’s a solitary sportreally, and I’m doing it for my own health reasons. Obviously, of course, there are other people in the pool when I’m there; sometimes you have to share a lanewith another person or a couple of people. But, basically, I’m in there, focused, on my own, concentrating on my own swimming stroke and technique, and trying to improve my endurance and staminaas well.
And the reason I think this is a healthy sport… well, I think it’s widely acceptedthat swimming is really healthy. It’s a good all-over body workout; it’s great cardiovascular exercise; it’s a low-impact sport, so you’re not expected to get any injuries as you might do if you were running, where there’s impact on the joints- with swimming you don’t have that. So I think it’s really good for the body, but it’s also good for the mind. When I get into the swimming pool, as soon as I hit the water it clears my mind; I’m focused only on one thing, which is my stroke, my technique, the breathing- it makes you think about your breathing as well, which is good. And I think it rejuvenates and reinvigoratesyou to be in the water. It’s a really relaxing experience.
案例分析②：
Describe an indoor game that you enjoyed as a child.
You should say
what the game was
where you played it
who played this game with you
and explain why you enjoyed it.
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参考答案②：
As a child I enjoyed playing chess. I think chess is probably the best known boardgame in the world. It’s a game for two players, and the aim is to defeatthe other player by taking his or her piecesand eventually trapping his King. This final move is called checkmate.
I remember that it was a classmate of mineat primary school who first taught me to play chess. He had a small, portable chess set, and once I knew how each piece moved, we started playing at break and lunch times; we played in our classroom or outside on the school playground. Later my parents bought me my own chess set as a birthday present so that I could play at home.
I taught my younger brother to play, and at some point I joined the school chess club. There I had the chance to hone my skillsagainst some of the older pupils, and in my final year of primary school I made it onto the school team. There were five of us on the team, and we competed against children from other primary schools in the same town.
I liked playing chess because I enjoyed the challenge of thinking aheadand trying to outwit my opponent. I was probably seven or eight years old when I started playing, and it seemed like a very mysterious and intellectual gameat that time. Also, although I loved winning, chess taught me to learn from my lossesand to congratulatethe person who had beaten me.
（08）Part 2 描述喜欢的事物
喜欢的事物类型：电影或电视节目；歌曲或音乐；书籍；网站；广告等等
描述思路：
what➡when➡where➡who➡how➡why
准备思路：
1. 为你可能要描述的事物准备一个主题
2. 开始先想出一些描述它的简单的形容词
3. 再搜索更好的单词和短语来提高我们的描述水平
4. 最后想出一些故事或例子使文章更饱满
关于广告（如：智能手表）主题的单词及短语：
smartwatch, synchronise with phone/computer, contacts, photos, emails, store music, recieve notifications, search the web, it responds to voice commands, make 'contactless' purchases, track exercise goals, fashion accessory it looks stunning ......
关于音乐（如：音乐会）主题的单词及短语：
film soundtrack, theme music, orchestra, instruments, popular, well-known, immediately recognisable, creates expectation, adventure, mystery, suspense, exciting, dramatic, powerful ......
关于电影主题的单词及短语：
the film is/was released, the plot(stroy), the genre e.g. action, drama, the cast: actors, roles, characters, scenes, locations, special effects, I thoroughly enjoyed it, spectacular, entertaining, great performances, I was on the edge of my seat, I was enthralled ......
关于网站（如：Facebook）主题的单词及短语：
social networking website, keep in contact with friends, find people you've lost touch with, post messages, write status updates, upload photos and videos, post links to other websites, check your news feed, find people with shared interests, connect with like-minded people ......
关于书籍主题的单词及短语：
storyline, plot, genre, the author, the characters, entertaining, enthralling, I couldn't put it down, topic, field, subject, informative, fascinating, inspiring, I learnt about/I found out about, it opened my mind to ......
案例分析①：
Describe a song or piece of music that you like.
You should say
what type of music it is
where you first heard it who performs it
and explain why you like this song or piece of music.
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参考答案①：
I’m going to describe one of my favourite pieces of music, which is the theme musicfrom the James Bond films. This is the soundtrackthat begins every one of these James Bond films, and you hear the instruments straight away - it’s an instrumental piece of music; there’s no singing, there are no lyrics, it’s just orchestra with electric guitar, and it begins every one of the James Bond films.
So the first time I heard this soundtrack was probably when I was a child and I watched my first ever James Bond film on television, and I was immediately struck by the music, how impressiveit was and how it gets you excitedbefore the film’s even begun. The spectacular opening sequencesthat always begin any James Bond film, matched with this iconic music, are really exciting and memorable.
This is performed, obviously, by an orchestra, but as I said, it incorporates electric guitarand some drums as well. So it’s a mix of popular and classicalI’d say. I’m not sure who composedit, but I imagine any orchestra can play it.
The reason I like this music then, is because of the expectation it createsat the beginning of a James Bond film. You know that you’re about towatch something special when you hear the first few notes of this soundtrack, of the theme music. It creates an expectation of adventure, mystery, excitement; I think it’s really dramaticand powerfulto hear this music at the beginning of the film, and they always match it with a spectacular opening sequence, and I think you’re already on the edge of your seatbefore the film’s even begun because it’s a really special beginning to hear this music before the film gets going.
案例分析②：
Describe a book that you enjoyed reading.
You should say
what the book was about
how you found out about it
why you chose to read it
and explain why you enjoyed reading this book.
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参考答案②：
I’m going to describe a book that I really enjoyed reading recently. The name of the book was ‘Mindset’. It’s a non-fictionbook and the author is called Carol Dweck. I’m not sure how to pronounce her surname properly, but she’s a psychology professor and so the topic of this book was related to personality and development and motivation. In particular, she was writing about people’s own personal views regarding ability. Some people, according to this author, believe that ability is innate- you’re born with it, you have a talent that you can’t change. Other people, on the other hand, believe that abilities can be improved through gradual hard work, and this is the area of personality that she’s looking at. So she divides the two types of peopleinto people with a ‘fixed mindset’and other people with a ‘growth mindset’; that’s why the name of the book is ‘Mindset’.These two mindsets are about whether you believe that our traits are fixedor, on the other hand, you think that we can grow and develop our talents through hard work.
I found out about the book from a friend who’d read it, who recommended it, said it was really interesting.
And I chose to read it because I thought, well, this could help me with my job, with my own
aims or goals in life, and I’m interested in that kind or area, psychology, anyway.
And I really enjoyed reading the book because it did open my eyes tomotivation and people’s growth and development. I found it really informative, fascinating and even inspiringto see how we can improve ourselves.
案例分析③：
Describe a film that you would like to see in the future.
You should say
what the film is called
what it is about
how you heard about this film
and explain why you would like to see it.
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参考答案③：
I’m going to talk about a film that I’d like to see when it comes out later this year. It’s the new James Bond film, and I saw in the news that it’s going to be called ‘Spectre’. I think ‘Spectre’ refers to the name of the imaginary criminal organisationthat James Bond has to defeatin the film.
As ‘Spectre’ hasn’t been released yet, I don’t know exactly what it will be about. But I can guess that the hero, Bond, is going to be on a mission to save the world from an arch- criminalas usual. I’m sure it will be similar to most of the previous Bond films, with a plot line involving lots of twists and turns, and with Bond using his skills to defeat his nemesisin the end.
I first heard about this film when I was watching the news a couple of months ago, and since then I’ve seen the official traileron TV. There have also been various articles in newspapers discussing the actors who have been cast to play supporting rolesin the film. The James Bond films are always big news here in the UK, probably because Bond himself is an English character.
I’d like to see ‘Spectre’ at the cinema because I’m sure it will be full of action scenes and special effects, and I like the fact that Bond’s missions always take place in spectacular locationsin different parts of the world. Of course Bond films are totally unrealistic, you could even say ridiculous. But they're always fast, entertaining and fun, a bit like a roller-coaster ride!
（09）Part 2 其他类型描述
其他类型描述：描述你必须做出的一个重要选择；描述你在工作或大学里改进某项工作的想法；描述你参加的一场竞赛；描述一场你在工作或大学里参加的会议；描述一次你在调查中征求意见的经历；描述一次你印象深刻的旅行；描述一个你喜欢参观的露天市场；描述你家附近的超市；描述你生气时经历的一场冲突；描述一个你喜欢看的天空；描述一个别人告诉你的有趣的故事；描述一个你认为你国家的好的法律；描述一个当地人们觉得有趣的新闻故事；描述一次你在旅途中遇到交通堵塞而延误的经历；描述一次别人帮助你的经历等等
准备思路：
1.从一个常见主题中改编自己的观点
competition -> sport (activity topic)
journey -> place you visited
shop -> object or favourite
beautiful sky -> place
story -> event or person
local news story -> place, concert
in traffic or delayed -> place
when you helped -> place, object
2. 谈论你的学习或工作经历
3. 多去浏览一些陌生主题的案例解析
（10）Part 3&总结
Part 3
1.该部分通常有3-6个问题
2.该部分问题需要给出长而详细的答案
考试技巧：
1.先直接回答考官的问题
2.解释你的答案，给出理由或者细节
3.举出一个例子
4.描述与你答案相反的情况会发生什么
案例分析：
Do you think that it's better to have clear aims for the future, or is it best to take each day as it comes?
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答案即将揭晓
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参考答案：
(1)I think it's best to have a good idea of what you want to do with your life, especially in terms of studies and career. (2)Having aims allows you to plan what you need to do today and tomorrow in order to achieve longer-term objectives. (3)For example, if you want to become a doctor, you need to choose the right subjects at school, get the right exam results, and work hard at university. (4)Without a clear aim, it would be impossible to take the necessary steps towards a career in medicine, or any other profession.
口语总结
Part 1:
注意流利度，不要犹豫，回答要简单又简短
Part 2:
注意好的词汇和观点，务必要准备好相应的词汇短语以及观点案例
Part 3:
注意答题结构，要给出一个长而详细的答案
