雅思满分流利口语：Part 1全解析

本文节选自贾若寒著《雅思满分流利口语》一书。

第3章　雅思口语考试Part 1全解析

雅思口语考试Part 1是雅思口语考试中相对而言难度最低的一个部分，但是这个部分发挥得好坏对于Part 2和Part 3有着至关重要的影响，甚至决定了整场考试的成败。雅思口语考试是考官在对考生测试的同时会对某些评分项进行评分，比如发音、流利程度等。如果考生在Part 1没有展现出自己应有的水平或者说由于紧张而使得自身的语言水平被完全限制住，那么这个时候考官对考生留下的印象就不会好，最后的分数出来也就不会高，这也是一直所说的一个原则：Part 1没有发挥好，最后的分数一定不会高； Part 1发挥好了，则最后的分数也不一定会高，还要看考生Part 2和Part 3的表现。因此考生要对雅思口语考试Part 1作充分的准备才能确保自己不会输在起跑线上。本章节将会从各方面提高考生雅思口语考试Part 1的应试能力。

第1节　Part 1个人信息类口语考题真题荟萃

在雅思口语考试的Part 1中，雅思口语考官手中会有一本题目手册的文件夹，考官会翻阅文件夹选择不同的话题来测试考生对于特定考题的回答能力，也就是考生的英语水平和逻辑思维。我们收集到了几乎所有的雅思口语考官手中的雅思口语考试真题，从本节开始，将一一为大家展现雅思口语考试的真题，并且会给大家提供实用的应试技能指导以及简单易学的参考答案，请大家慢慢学习。

首先要关注的是个人信息类口语考题，这些考题的大致内容差不多，但是问题的方式比较多，大家来了解一下这些真题。

Do you work or are you a student?

这是一个几乎所有考生都会被问到的问题。怎么来回答好这个问题呢？有以下两种方式：

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.

考生在回答第一个问题的时候要表现得有很自信, 给出的答案要内容充分，把学习和工作的大致内容说清楚，并且连带说明参加雅思考试的原因。

从这个常规问题开始就进入到考试的正轨上来了，雅思口语考试的常规考题也就源源不断陆续出现了。如果考生是学生的话，那么考官会问出以下一些类别的问题：

总体描述考生自己的学习和专业。

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?

在回答这种类型的题目的时候，考生的重点在于知道自己所学科目或者专业的英文

表达方式，学这个科目或者专业的原因，在说原因的时候，要涉及以下几个方面：

Related to future job.

跟将来职业相关。

Related to your interest.

跟自身兴趣爱好相关。

Related to specific courses.

联系具体学习的课程内容来说，比如英语、数学、哲学和历史等，并且说明是否觉得这些课程对自己有帮助。

Related to world economy and culture.

联系世界经济和文化。如果考生要得到高分，那么他在说自己专业或者课程的时候就要涉及国际化内容，比如为文化交流的目的而学习，或者迫于世界经济发展的趋势的压力而学习。 另外考生还要注意考官问题中的时态，在回答的时候也要注意时态的相应变化。

描述考生自己的学校。

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)?

在描述大学或者中学的过程中，考生的内容要涉及以下几个方面：

☆ 大学的名字和位置以及大学的知名度；

☆ 大学里的学生人数；

☆ 大学里的老师以及教授的好坏；

☆ 大学中的教材以及是否喜欢；

☆ 大学中的一些设施和教学专业楼。

如果考生的回答能够涉及以上内容，那么考试的时候该考生就不会出现无话可说或者语无伦次的情况。因此，雅思口语考生的分数高低是取决于回答的内容而不仅仅是英语的好坏。

以下是一些相关问题的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.

另外再来看一些相关内容的高分考生的回答以及相关的词汇分析。

题目：What was your favorite subject in school?

参考回答：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.

词汇：recess; abstract; intrigued

● recess: 课间休息（同义词time off; rest; break）

● abstract: 纯理论的；纯概念的（同义词theoretical; conceptual, intangible; 反义词 concrete）

● intrigued: 好奇的；有兴趣的 （同义词be interested in; be curious about）

题目：What would you have preferred to study?

参考回答：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.

词汇：prejudiced; vocational; well-rounded; relate

● prejudiced: 有偏见的(同义词: biased, intolerant, bigoted, unfair; 反义词: unfair)

● vocational: 职业的(同义词: occupational, professional, career)

● well-rounded: 全面的；多方面的 (同义词well-formed)

● relate well to: 与……和睦相处

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

参考回答：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.

词汇：competence; people skills; shrewdly

● competence: 能力；技能 (同义词: capability, ability, skill, aptitude, proficiency, expertise; 反义词: inability)

● people skills: 人际交往技巧

● shrewdly: 精明地；敏锐地 (同义词: astutely, cannily, craftily, sensibly; 反义词: naively)

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

参考回答：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.

词汇：means; stiffer; transferable

● means: 手段；方法 (同义词: way, method, process, channel)

● stiff: 艰难的；严格的 (同义词: rigid, firm, inflexible, hard; 反义词limp)

● applicable: 适合的；适用的(同义词: appropriate, valid, related, relevant; 反义词: unrelated)

● transferable: 可转移的 (同义词: moveable, transportable, handy, convenient, manageable; 反义词: fixed)

如果参加雅思口语考试的考生已经工作了，那么考官会问一些和工作有关的问题。另外即使是学生，考生也会有可能被问到将来工作的问题，所以大家要了解雅思口语考试真题中和工作相关的有哪些题目。

总体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?

跟学习方面的描述相同，在描述工作内容的时候要注意涉及以下几个方面：

☆ 工作职位的英文表达方式

☆ 工作的公司名字和工作的年限

☆ 工作所包含的具体内容是什么

☆ 为什么要选择这个工作，其中应该说到：跟薪酬相关，跟兴趣相关，跟大学所学专业相关，跟出国以后从事职业相关。

在回答这部分的时候，考生要注意内容越详细越好。

有关工作喜好以及换工作的内容。

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?

其实这个部分的考题是跟前一部分相关的，问题也就是觉得自己的工作好不好及其原因。考生在回答此类题目说明工作好坏及其原因的时候要考虑以下几方面：

☆ Pay 薪酬

☆ Personal Relationship 人际关系

☆ Working Environment 工作环境

☆ Difficulty 工作难易程度

☆ Satisfaction 工作满意度

如果考生能够把以上内容结合得很好地说出来，那么考官就会觉得考生思路非常清晰，会给考官留下比较好的印象，为得高分打下良好的基础。

接下来看一下与工作相关的问题的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.

除了工作和学习的基本信息外，Home也是考官经常问到的基本信息。Home包含了三个方面的考试点：Hometown（家乡），Accommodation（家庭的住宅情况）和Neighbour（邻居）。首先来关注Hometown的相关真题及回答思路。

家乡的地点

☆ Where do you come from?

☆ Where do you live at the moment?

回答这个问题的时候除了要注意把城市的名字说清楚之外，还要说明这个城市在中国所处的位置，人口多少，是否喜欢这个城市，城市中的交通、教育和娱乐等一系列的相关信息。

关于考生自己的家乡的总体信息。

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?

在准备这些题目的时候要注意把家乡最有特色的东西说出来，包括建筑、人们的友好程度、风景名胜等有具体内容的东西。而且还要注意雅思口语考试考官常问的问题“Do you prefer to live in a big city or in the countryside?”。这个问题有点像Part 3的风格的问题，但是在Part 1考生就要准备好回答这样类型的题目，我建议从以下几个方面来说：

★空气质量 ★教育普及

★基础设施（医院、学校等） ★生活方式

★交通便利 ★人际关系

★生存压力

如果考生具备上面7个切入点，那么有关城乡差别的话题就会很好掌控。

来看这个话题中的其他真题：

家乡类问题中所牵涉的一般过去时和过去完成时。

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?

考生在回答此类题目的时候要特别注意语法的使用，也就是过去时态和现在时态结合使用，至于内容上，也就是刚刚所提到的几个方面，即交通、教育和生活方式等。

还有以下一些：

关于家乡话题的将来展望以及交通问题。

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?

相对于过去时而言，对将来时的使用考生应该有比较好的掌控力，而在内容上这个部分的真题也不难，除了前面所讲的一些内容之外还应加上留学以后是否回到家乡或者留在国外工作的相关内容。

接下来大家来看有关Accommodation（家庭的住宅情况）的相关真题。

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?

有关a house or a flat的问题是雅思口语考试经常考到的题目。对于这个问题，考生主要要了解house和flat的区别：house就是指一幢大房子，比如别墅这种类型的；而flat就是指高楼里面的套房包括卧室和客厅组成的单元。了解了两者的区别以后就要注意真题中问到的两者的优势，包括：House的优势：空间大，房间多，私人空间多，不同功能的房间，比如书房、客厅、健身房、餐厅和影音室，还有附属设施，比如花园。

Flat的优势：价格便宜，交通便利，大多数的地点在市中心，离工作地点或者学校距离较近等。

由此可见，思路组织是非常重要的，如果考生有以上的思路，回答起来会非常流畅。

这个板块的另外一个问题是房间的装饰和如何改善居住的地方，对于这方面问题，考生的回答不用太过于专业，而是一些生活类内容的直接表达就可以。

房间的装饰：木制的家具、油画、电器设备、窗帘、房间的颜色等几个方面。

如何改善居住的地方：种植更多的植物，比如花朵之类的，更换房间的颜色，购买更多古典的或者现代的家具，设置专门用途的房间，比如书房等几个方面。

Neighbour也是Home类别话题中一个特殊的小板块，雅思口语考官对于这个部分也有相关的具体问题，先来看一下有关Neighbour的真题。

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?

来从以下两个方面入手：

认识邻居的必要性：原因包括人际关系的改善，生活中的互相帮助，如老年人的照顾，儿童的照顾，发生疾病时的互相帮助等。

邻居是老年人好还是年轻人好：老年人做邻居的好处是生活经验丰富，有问题可以及时请教。 年轻人做邻居的好处是生活方式和兴趣爱好相同，比较容易相处。

如果考生在思路上把握这两个方面就能应付以上的所有问题了。