2014年雅思口语Part1参考答案

考试日期：2014年5月10日Part 1考题总结考题总结：Self-introduction and personal informationWhat’s your name? What does it mean to you?What names are popular in your culture?Are there many people who have the same name as yours?What name would you like to give to your own child in future?Are you a student or worker? Do you like your student life?What’s your major? Is it hard to learn? Why did you choose this major? What can you learn from it? What is the most important in your study? What kind of job would you like to do in future? (student) What’s your job? Do you like your job? Is it stressful? What are you responsible for? What can you get from your current job? What do you often do after work? Do you want to recommend your job to other people? (worker) Are you for or against extra work on weekends? Should workers who work on weekends get extra salaries?What is your prospect for the future?Study & Work1. Do you work or are you a student?2. What's your major? Have you ever communicated about your major with your friends?3. Will you study with others in the future? Why?4. What is your plan for your future study?5. When you study, do you feel happy?6. What’s your favorite subject? What do like most about it?7. Do you enjoy your school life? What are the benefits of being a student?8. What do you usually do after class?Job1. What’s your job?2. Have you ever changed your job?3. What’s your routine job? / What do you do in the office every day?4. What’s your responsibility in your company?5. Do you satisfy with your job? /What aspects do you like or dislike about your job?6. What job do you like to do in the future?HometownWhere are you from?Which part of China are you from?Do you like your hometown?Who do you like to stay with when you are in the hometown?What is your favourite place in the hometown?What is the weather like in your hometown?What do you like best about your hometown?Do you think your hometown is a good place for children to grow up? Can you tell me a good thing in the place that you grew up?Are there many places of interest in your hometown?What are the changes of your hometown? What makes them happen? What was it like when you were younger?What kind of city would you like to live in?Would you like to live in your hometown in future?How many countries have you ever been to?What are their features like?Would you like to return back to your own country? Why/ why not?Do people like traditional buildings or modern ones?Do you like designing buildings?What architectural style attracts Chinese people?Tell me something about one of buildings that you have visited.TransportDo you like traveling by train?How often do you travel by train?Is traveling by train very popular in China?Do you prefer traveling by train or traveling by air?Do you have a bike?How important are bikes in your country?Will it become less popular in the future?AnimalsDo you love animals? Why?What are the wild animals in China?Do you keep a pet? why or why not?MusicDo you often listen to music?What kinds of music do you like to listen to?How do you feel when you listen to this music?Have you ever been to a musical performance?Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?Do you think schools should teach children how to play a musical instrument?Is music very important to people in China?What kinds of music are (most) popular in China?How does music affect (or influence) people?Compare the music that young people like and the music that old(er) people like.Food and cooking1. What foods do you usually eat?2. Do you often eat in the restaurant? / Do you like to eat outside?3. What food did you like to eat when you were a child? Do you still like that food now?4. If you had children, What food would you cook for your child in the future?5. Do you think it's good to take children to restaurants?6. Do you cook? If not, will you cook in the future?7. Who cooks in your family?8. What kind of meat do you like to eat? Do you like vegetables?9. Which do you prefer, eat more times a day and have little a time or eat less times a day but have more a time?10. What do you think of the whole family eating together?Taking Photographs1. Do you like taking photos?2. Do you prefer to take photos of scenery or of people?3. Is taking photos popular in your country?4. Do you like taking photos when you go traveling?5. Do Chinese people like to visit photograph exhibitions? What kind of photos do they like to look at?6. Why do some people (do not) like taking photographs?7. What factors make a good photograph?8. Do you think being a photographer would be a good job?9. When did you take family photos last time?Clothes and fashionWho picked clothes for you in your childhood?Have you ever picked clothes for anybody?What type of clothes do you like? Do you like casual clothes?Have you ever shopped online before?Do you like shopping online?What kind of bags do you like?What kinds of bags do you choose on different occasions? What are the factors that affect your choices?Do you like fashion?What do you think about fashion?Weather/ Season/SunshineWhat weather do you like?Do you like hot or cold weather?Do you like sunny days?What do you often do in sunny days?What do you often do during summer?What is the weather like in China?What are the differences among four seasons in China?What is the influence of weather on people?Does the weather ever affect what people do?Electronic products/InternetDo you often use the internet/computer?When do you often use the computer? Do you often send e-mails? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the computer? How important is the computer/internet to your family?What time did you use the internet for the first time?Do your family members use it too?Do you use the mobile phone? When did you start using it?How important is it to you? How do you often use it?Do you prefer to send messages or emails? Why?Do you prefer to make phone calls or send messages?What are the disadvantages of the cell phone?Household ChoresDo you often do household chores?What household chores did you do in your childhood?Is it good for children to do household chores?What sorts of household chores do you dislike?Do you like cooking?Do you like it is important to know how to cook?What is the importance of cooking to children?BirthdayHow do you celebrate your birthday?How was your birthday in your childhood?What do Chinese people often do on their birthdays?Do you think it is important for people to celebrate birthdays?Are there any differences between youngsters and elders on celebrating birthdays?PolitenessWho is the first person taught you to be polite?When do you show your politeness?How to show politeness?Will the way of politeness change in your country?Map & DictionaryDo you often use the map?When will you use the map?Who taught you to use it?Which one do you prefer, the paper maps or the e-maps?Do you use dictionary?What kind of dictionaries do you prefer to use? Paper dictionary or electronic ones?Do you think the dictionary is useful?Do you want to receive a dictionary as the gift?CountrysideDo you like living in the countryside?What are drawbacks of living in the countryside?Why some people like to travel in the countryside?What are the problems of living in the countryside? Part 2&3考题总结考题总结：人物类Describe an intelligent person you knowYou should say:Who this person isWhen and where you met himWhat kind of person he or she isAnd explain why you think this person is intelligentPart 3Do you think it’s important for people to be intelligent?Is it the only thing that is important?Do you think nowadays people need to be more intelligent than people in the past?Do you think computers have “intelligence”?Do you think computers might one day be more intelligent than humans?Do you think there are more highly intelligent children nowadayscompared to the past?Do you think very intelligent people and not so intelligent people are born that way and their intelligence cannot be changed during their childhood?Do you think games can help children become more intelligent?Do you think play can help children develop their intelligence?What did you do for play when you were a child?Do you think intelligent people are happy?Do you think it’s best for these highly intelligent children to go to normal schools or do you think they should go to special schools?Describe a famous person from your country.Who this person isHow you know about this personWhat type of work he/she doesAnd explain how he/ she made an impression on your society.Part 3How do people become famous?What types of people become famous in your country?Are there any differences between the people who were famous a few years ago and the people who are famous today?What qualities do most famous people have in common?Do you think famous people have much influence on young people? Do you think any famous historical figures can serve as models foryoung people today?Do you think people are famous as a result of some real talent or are they famous for some other reasons?What are good points about being famous?Are there any disadvantages to be famous?Do you think it’s good for a child film star to become famous?Describe an interesting person you recently met.You should say:Who this person isWhat he or she looks likeWhere you met this personWho you mentioned this person toWhy you think he or she is interestingPart 3What do you think are the most important characters of a friend?Do you think there is a real friendship between a man and a woman? What are the popular ways of making friends?Do you think the first impression is very important?A neighbor you have helpedHow to help themwhen did you help themwhere did you live at that time/feeling.Part3What is the importance of helping neighborsWhy people don't want to helpA friend who you have not seen for a long period of time. Describe a person who had helped you.物品类Describe an interesting wild animal from your country (you like best).You should say:Where you learned about this animalWhat it looks likeWhere it lives(or where you saw it)And explain why you like this interesting animal.Part 3Do you like zoos?Some people don’t like zoos. Can you guess why they feel this way? Do you think zoos are good or bad?Why do you think so many cities have zoos?In your opinion, what features should a good zoo have?Compare a nature reserve and a zoo, as places for wild animals to live. Do you think zoos might disappear in the future?What future developments do you think will see concerning zoos? Why do you think wild animals should be protected?In what ways does human activity result in the extinction (or near extinction) of some animal species?At present, many animals are already facing extinction. How do you think average citizens could (help) protect wild animals?Why are many people interested in wild animals?Why do you think films or books for children so often have animals as the leading characters in the film or book?Describe a book (magazine) that you enjoyed reading.You should sayWhat the book wasWhat was in this bookWhy you read itAnd explain what effect the book had on youPart 3How often do you read?Do you have many books at home?Do Chinese people do enough reading?Do Chinese people like to read?What kind of people like reading and what kind of people don’t likereading very much?Do people with different reading levels all buy the same kinds of reading materials?What do Chinese people like to read?Describe an unforgettable advertisement (that you saw or heard or liked).You should say:Where you saw or heard itWhat kind of advertisement it wasWhat the contents of the advertisement were (or, what product or service was advertised)And explain how you felt when you saw or heard this advertisement/why you liked it.Part 3In general, what are the pros and cons of advertising?Do you think there’s too much advertising in our daily lives?Do people in your country like advertisements?In what ways do advertisements influence people?What are the different forms of advertising that we have in society today?Which of those do you think is the most effective means of advertising?Do you think most advertisements achieve their purpose?What types of advertisements do people remember most?Some people say that the high cost of advertising adds to the price of products and that if advertising was banned, this would make products cheaper. Do you agree?Do you think the government should have more control over advertising?Do children pay attention to advertisements?What do you think is the impact of advertising on children?Describe a film that you enjoyedYou should say:What it wasWhere you watched this filmWhy you chose to watch this filmAnd explain why you enjoy this filmPart 3Do you think films have much influence on young people?What about children- what impact do films have on children?Do you think parents should supervise what films their children watch? Do you ever learn anything from watching a film?To what extent do films influence a country’s culture?Describe a useful website that you have visited.You should say:When you visited itHow you first found out about this websiteWhat the website is aboutAnd explain why you think it is useful.Part 3Do you often go onto the internet?How much time do you spend on the internet?What do you do on the internet?What are the most popular websites in your country?Do you think there are any downsides to using the internet? What is life like for those people who don’t use the internet? Do people of all ages use the internet?Do all age groups do online shopping?Describe something special that you saved money to buy. You should say:What it wasHow long it took you to save enough money to buy itWhy you wanted to buy this thingAnd explain how you felt when you bought it.Part 3How important is money in your life?Do you save money?Did you save when you were a child?How has the way people use their money changed in china in recent years?How can children be taught to manage money?Why do many people like to go shopping?A popular law in your countryA thing you bought but not use very oftenWhat is itWhat do you use it forWhy do you bought itAnd explain why you do not often use itDescribe your first cell phoneWhen did you buy itWhere did you buy itHow did you get itAnd explain the difference between the first cell phone and others Describe something special that you saved money to buy.You should say:What it wasHow long it took you to save enough money to buy itWhy you wanted to buy this thingAnd explain how you felt when you bought it.Part 3How important is money in your life?Do you save money?Did you save when you were a child?How has the way people use their money changed in china in recent years?How can children be taught to manage money?Why do many people like to go shopping?An equipment which was broken down (washing machines or Television)What is itHow was it broken downAnd explain your feeling after it broke down地点类Describe a restaurant you likeYou should say:Where this restaurant isWhat type of food the restaurant hasWhy you go to this restaurantAnd explain why you like this restaurantPart 3What are some reasons why people eat out?Does it give people more status to eat in a restaurant rather than eat at home?Do people now go to restaurants more than before?Do you prefer to eat in a restaurant or at home?What’s the difference between eating at home and eating in a restaurant?Is there any difference between home-cooked food and food in restaurants?In your opinion, what is a “healthy diet”?Describe a historic building that you visited.You should say:Where it wasWhat people do thereWhy you went thereAnd explain how you felt about this building.Part 3Why do people visit historical places?Do you think reading about a historical place has any advantages over actually visiting it?What types of historic places do people in your country most often visit?Do many people in your country visit historical buildings?Why do they visit these buildings?What do you think are the differences between actually visiting a historic place and reading about it in a book (or seeing pictures of it on the internet)?Do you think these historic buildings should be preserved?Who do you think should pay for these reparations?Do you think the government should pay for the maintenance and repair of historic buildings?Do you think the government should pay for this or should the visitors pay for it?Which do you think is better, having the government own and pay for the maintenance of historic buildings or having private investors owning the buildings and paying for the maintenance?We should people learn about history?Do you think learning about history has any benefits for children?Describe a place you visited to learn another culture.You should say:Where you wentWhat you learnedHow you learned itAnd explain how you felt about the culture.Part 3Do you think it’s important to know about other cultures?How can we benefit from learning about foreign cultures?What do you think is the best way to learn about a foreign culture?Do you think that learning foreign languages can help us understand foreign cultures?What other advantages are there form knowing foreign languages? Compare the culture of China that of the West.Describe a place (not in your country) that you would like to visit You should say:How and when you would go thereHow you know about this placeWhat the scenery is like in this placeWho you would go withAnd explain why you want to visit itPart 3When people go travelling(as tourists), what do they spend money on? When people move to another country, what changes do you think take place in their lives, compared to their lives before they left home? What do you think about children growing up abroad? Do you think children are affected by growing up abroad? How?What are benefits of travelling to new places?What are some of the best (or, most popular) travel destinations in china?Which places (countries) are Chinese people most interested in visiting?The foreign country you plan to go first.Where is itWhen do you plan to goWho do you plan to go withAnd explain why do you want to go first.事件类Describe a special meal that you would like to have.You should say:Who you would invited to eat with youWhere you would eatWhat you would eatAnd explain why you would like to have this special mealPart 3Do people in your country often eat together with others?On what occasions do people eat a “special meal” in your country? What are the differences between an ordinary meal and meals forspecial occasions?Do you think people ate together as a family more in the past than they do now?Do you think modern lifestyles affect how often people eat together as a family?Would you agree that it’s important for the family to eat often together?D you have any suggestions on how these problems could be solved? What do people in your country usually eat?Do young people usually eat the same types of food that older adults eat?Would you say there’s a greater choice of what to eat today, compared to the past?Do you think this trend will continue in the future?What do you think is more important, the quality or the price of food? What are the pros and cons of eating locally grown food, compared to food that comes from far away?What are the pros and cons of transporting food over long distances? Do you think it’s safe to transport food over long distances?Describe a travel far from home.Describe a situation when you helped someone.you should say:who the person washow you helped themand explain how you felt after helping them.Part 3Do you like helping others?In your view, should children be taught to help others?How can we encourage children to help others?Do you think people are less willing to help others these days, compared to the past?Do people today trust others as much as they used to in the past? How do people in your community help one another?How do students, such as high school students, help each other? How can charitable organizations help people?What are some examples of such organizations in your country? What do you think are the benefits of having unpaid volunteer workers?How do you think the volunteers themselves benefit?Can you give any examples of international aid?Do you agree that all countries should come together to help solve some of the big problems that they have?Describe a course you learned at school, university or evening class.You should say:What you did at school, university or evening classWho taught the courseAnd explain what you learned from the courseDescribe a time when you forgot something.You should say:What you lostWhen and where you forgot itWhat you were doing at the timeAnd explain how you felt after you forgot it.Part 3Do you often forget things?Why do people forget things?What kinds of things do people most often forget?Describe a time when you want to share with another personDescribe an important decision you took a long time to make What decision it wasWhat difficulties you faced in making this decisionHow you made the decisionExplain why it took you so long to make this decisionDescribe a family celebration that you have attended.Describe a type of sport you like to do.You should say:What it isWhen and where you play itHow you play itWhat equipment and clothes are needed for this sport And explain what benefits you get from playing this sport. Part 3Do people like sports?Do people like sports better now than before?What would you say is China’s most popular sport?Do athletes ever receive injuries from playing that sport? In China, are sports activities very competitive?Do you think competitive sport is beneficial for children? Why some people are so enthusiastic about sport?How do you feel about sport?Do you think teamwork is important in sport?Describe a time when you were very busy.本次考试考题精选范例解析：1. How do people show their politeness?Analysis:最近频率相对高的考题Sample Answer:One way of showing politeness is to use language to express. In addition to the verbal language, sometimes people will use somenon-verbal language like the gestures, eye-contacts to show their politeness.2. What kind of dictionaries do you prefer to use?Analysis:典型的纸质产品和电子产品的比较。

2014 SPEAKING TEST IN IELTSPART 1TOPICS QUESTIONS AND WORDS RELATED1.Studies QuestionsWhat’s your subject ?Why did you choose your subject ?How do you like your subject ?What do you like most about your studies ?Is there anything you don’t like about your studies ?How do you like your life on campus ?Is your university a good place to study in ?What do you think of the training you got in the university ?How was your high school experience ?How long have you been studying English ?Do you think English is important for China ?What do you think is the best way to study English ?What aspect of English do you find the most difficult ?What is most rewarding about learning a foreign language ?What do you intend to study when you’re abroad ?Which university are you going to study at ?What do you intend to do after your graduation ?Words related to this topic:Schoolwork Brach of learning Field of study Discipline LecturerTheoryRevise Comprehend Succeed in Become skilled in Hands-onJob-relatedTheoreticalReputableHighly regardedCompulsoryOptionalProfessionLine of businessLine of workOccupationBe involved inShare responsibilityWork within a teamHecticExhaustingTaxingIntricate2. Hometown QuestionsWhere is your hometown ?Let’s talk about your hometown or village. What kind of place is it ?Could you tell me something about your hometown ?What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown ?What are the main tourist attractions in your hometown ?What are the people like in your hometown ?What places in your hometown do you like best and tell me why ?What places in your hometown might a visitor be interested in visiting, and tell me why ?Do you think your hometown is a good place for a young person to live ?What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in your hometown ?What changes have taken place in your hometown in the last 20 years ?Does your hometown have a lot of modern buildings or are they mostly traditional ? Words related to this topic:Urban Suburb Architecture Back alley The locals Local cuisine Shopping District Residential area Estate Neighborhood Municipality[mju:,nisi'pæləti]n. 市民；市政当局Apartment complex公寓大楼CapitalDowntownUptownSprawlingadj. 不规则地伸展的Regionally importantCommercialUniqueDistinctiveBuilt-upadj. 组合的，拼合的；建筑物多的AffluentIndustrialProvincial3. Weather & Seasons & RainWhat’s the climate like in your hometown ?How would you compare the climate in your hometown with other cities ? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the weather in your hometown ? What is your favorite type of weather in your hometown ?Words related to this topic:ClimateAverage temperature Shower SpellBlizzardDrizzleRaincoatShiftVaryRain torrential Sun-drenched Muggy=humid Clammy=humid Balmy=warm Sweltering=hot Chilly=cold Nippy=cold SunnyTime of year Average temperatureVariableVaryFluctuateDifferSeasonalUnpredictableErraticConstantDownpourPour downSpitRain slightlyShoweryDampWaterloggedWaterproofSoaked4. Public TransportWhich type of transport do you usually use in your hometown ? Which type of transport do you prefer for traveling around ? What’s the traffic situation like in your hometown ?What kinds of public transport do you have in your hometown ? Words related to this topic:Transport network Bus system’MinicabTraffic Congestion Delay FareCommuterJourneyRush hourCommuteCatchOld-fashionedInefficientWell-organizedGovernment subsidized5. Hobbies and Spare timeWhat kind of hobbies do you have ?How did you become interested in your hobby ?What do you do in your spare time ?Do you like to be with a group of people or alone when you are free ? How do you spend your free time ? How do you relax yourself ? Words related to this topic:Leisure pursuit Spare time PastimeAmuse oneself by Unwind byKill time byFascinatingCaptivatingTime-consumingappealing6. Travels & SeaDo you enjoy traveling ?Is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit on your holidays ? Where and why ?For a long trip, how do you prefer to travel?Words related to this topic:Package tour Independent travel TourismTouristTourist trap Sightseeing Holiday-maker Travel agentGo backpacking Go sightseeing TouristyTacky OverdevelopedExclusiveLuxuriousCoastShorelineSeashoreWater’s edgeWaveScuba divingMarine wildlifeSea breezeBeach resortSunbatheGet a suntanPaddleGo for a swimMarineRockySandyPebblyTropicalExoticCoastalCrystal-clear7.Sports & Outdoor activity & Cycling What is your favorite sport ?Why do you like it so much ?What sports are played in your country ?What are the sports facilities like in your hometown ? Words related to this topic:Team game Spectator sport Physical activity SquadSolo sport Compete ChallengeGet fit=keep fitStay in shapeBe out of shapeLose weightStay healthyStrenuousPhysicalEnergizingRevitalizing8. Films and TVHow often do you go to the cinema ?Do you prefer watching film in the cinema or at home ?Do you like to watch alone or with your friends ? What kind of films do you like ?Who’s your favorite film star ?What is your favorite TV program ?Words related to this topic:Big nameStarDirectorCurrent releaseDVD releaseOldie=old movie Soundtrack BlockbusterFlickThe pictures=the cinema TellyEpisodeSeriesSoap opera Documentary MainstreamSitcom AudienceviewerProduceDirectStar inAct inPlay the lead roleTurn on/off/overTune inSit in front of the tellyBroadcastRepeatProduceTeleviseWittyEnlighteningMind-numbing=boringTelevisedLive-broadcastAttention-grabbing=interestingPre-recordedViolentSillyRomanticMind-openingUnforgettableThrillingAvant-gardetear-jerkingSpellbindingSameyaction-packedBig-budget9. MusicHow often do you listen to music ?What kinds of music do you like ?Do you like listening to music?Where do you usually listen to music?Can you play instruments?Do you think it’s important for children to learn to play a musical instrument? Do you prefer listening to live performance or recorded music?Words related to this topic:Harmony Melody Lyric Synthesizer Concert Gig=concert AlbumTunePortableCD playerMP3 playerA hit recordDownloadBurn CD’sPut on a CDPut on piece of musicFunkyCatchySoothing atmospheric10. Accommodation & Building & Hotels & MuseumsTell me about the kind of accommodation you live in.What are the advantages and disadvantages of the kind of housing you live in ? Which do you prefer, a flat or a house ?Which floor do you live on, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of living on that floor ?What sort of accommodation would you like to live in when you get to the country you’re going to ?Words related to this topic:House Apartment MansionFlat Architecture Structure design Skyscraper OfficeBlock Residence Construct Erect Renovate DemolishElegantWell-designedUnsightlyContemporaryOld-fashionedHotel chainHotel innRoom serviceReside in a hotelStay in a hotelBe a hotel guest orresidentSpartanBasic and simpleLuxuriousExclusiveNatural history museumAntiqueArtefactFossilPut on displayExhibitRarePrehistoricPrimitive11. FamilyCan you tell me something about your family ?What do your family members do for a living ?What do you and your family like to do together ?Do you prefer big families or small families ?What do you think are the advantages of big families and small families ? Words related to this topic:Family unit Family reunion Relative Household chore HouseworkFamily circleFamily connectionAdoreAdmireEnjoy the company ofAffectionateIntimatedistant12. Birthdays & Weddings & Parties & GiftsHow important are birthdays in your country ?How do Chinese people celebrate their birthdays ?Do you like to celebrate your birthday with your parents or with your friends ? What do children get for their birthdays in your country ?Which is the most important birthday for a Chinese ?Words related to this topic:Get-togetherShindigBallGreeting cardSurpriseGet olderGrow olderCrack open a bottle of wine UnexpectedCustomaryMarriage ceremonyBrideGroomHoneymoonBridal gownBanquetBest manBride’s maidGet marriedGive presentsDrink a toastConventionalCustomaryCeremonial13. ClothingWhat kind of clothing do you like best ?What kind of clothing is popular in China ?What does traditional clothing in China look like ?How do older people feel about younger people’s clothing ? Words related to this topic:Clothing Pants Shirt Skirt Dress Gown Pajama Socks SlacksHigh-heelsFlatsSportswearGarmentTrendBoutiqueFlauntShow offDress upStylishChicWell-madeHard-wearingsubdued14. Food & Cooking & Eating & RestaurantWhat kind of food and dishes do people eat in your hometown ? What is the main food in China ?In what ways has the diet of people in your country been changing ? How has your diet changed ?Words related to this topic:Cuisine Regional dish Local specials CaloryFlavorEat our=dine out Eat at home Scrumptious Appetizing Revolting Fattening Wholesome PepperySpicy CrunchyCrispChewySugary Vinegary Cookery IngredientRecipeHome economicsBite to eat=snackOvenBecome skilled atPrepareEntertainYummyFull of flavorFlavorfulNourishingHome-cookedFamishedCholesterolVitaminMineralProteinMunchLose weightPut weight onNutritiousHarmfulEateryMealSpecialty dishSettingAtmosphereEnvironmentDecorationFurnishingDelicacyServiceFeast onSampleSwankyPoshLow-costunsophisticated15. Festival and TraditionTell me about the biggest traditional festival in your country. What do you do during the festival ?Has the festival changed since you were younger ? Words related to this topic:Celebration FestivalReunionFamily get-together Ceremony RitualLegendFolkloreCelebrateReuniteRevisitPay one’s respects toCheerfulCustomaryLong-establishedTime-honored16. “Changes”QuestionsHas your life changed in the last 10 years ? And if so, in what ways ?Is there anything you would like to change in your life ?How different is your life from the lives of your parents ?Has tourism changed China very much ?17.Future Plan QuestionWhat problems or difficulties do you think you may have in the country you’re going to ?Can you imagine what life in …will be like ?What kind of differences in the cultures are you expecting between China and …? Are there any special places you want to see in …? What are they ?What kind of things do you want to do in …that you can’t do in China ?What are your goals in life ?18.People & FriendsHow much time do you spend with your friends?What do you usually do with your friends?Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends?Is friendship important to you?Words related to this topic:Companion Acquaintance Best-buddy Best-mate Company Sibling Shared interests Similar hobbies Individual Meeting point Gathering placeNightclubCongregateFlock toMeet for the first timeCrowd togetherGet acquainted withBefriendGet togetherHang out withSocializeSociableGregariousOut-goingChummyExtrovertIntrovertApproachableantisocial19.Birds & animalsAre there many birds where you live?How do people in China feel about birds?Do birds have any special meaning in your culture?Should we protect birds?Do you like animals?What types of animals do people keep as pets in your culture? How do most people feel about animals in your culture? What are animals used for in your culture?Words related to this topic:Wildlife Species Domestic animal Mammal ReptileDairy farming Protect Conserve Raise Endangered ExtinctDomesticatedPoultryDomestic fowlHabitatMigratory birdResident birdPestSymbolizeOffer protectionProvide food forRareEndangeredWidespreadCommonplaceMythicalFairy-taleSymbolic20.Noise and industry21.Going out & Weekends & ShoppingHow often do you go out in the evening?Who do you usually spend your evening with?When you go out in the evening what do you usually do?Do you think there is enough to do in the evening in your city? What do you usually do at the weekend?What do people usually do at weekends in your country?Do you weekends are long enough?How important do you think it is to have free time?So you like shopping?How often do you go shopping?What kind of shops are there in the area where you live?What’s the worst thing about shopping? Words related to this topic:DustNightlifeNightspot DiscothequeCafeGo for a stroll Wander aroundPay a visit to Invigorating Happening=fashionable Late-nightLeisure pursuitSpare time PastimeTime offAmuse byUnwind byKill time bySoothingPleasingEngagingEssentialLuxuryIndependent retailerChainStoreMarket stallPurchaseFlog=sellHagglePick outInexpensiveLow-pricedPriceyOver-pricedFakeGeniusPoshclassy22.PhotosDo you like taking photos of new places?Is photography popular in your culture?What kinds of photographs so you like looking at?Would you prefer to buy a postcard or take a photograph of a new place? Words related to this topicSnapshot Likeness Landscape shot Studio print GetDevelopPose for the cameraPhotogenicCamera-friendlyPicturesquePhotographable23.Colors and FlowersWhat’s your favorite color?What can we learn about a person from the colors they wear?Do any colors have a special meaning in your culture?Do you like flowers?On what occasions do people give flowers in your culture?Do any flowers have a special meaning in your culture?Words related to this topic:Vibrate colors Vivid colors Dull colorsHueShade of a certain color SignifySymbolizeFloraPedal Lotus flowerA bunch of rosesFloristHay feverA bouquet flowersArtificial flowerSilk flowerCultivateSneezeFragrantSweet-scented。

PART1Names1.Who gave you your name?The name was given by my parents.2.Does your name have any particular (or special) meaning?I don’t know about that.3.Do you like your name?I guess yes.4.In your country do people feel that their name is very important?Most of people think so, because names are the first impression to other people.5.Would you like to change your name?I don’t think it’s necessary.6.Is it easy to change your name in your country?Maybe there will be some procedures to do.7.Who usually names babies in your country?Parents or grandparents.8.Do you have any special traditions about naming children?It depends on the tradition of the hometown.9.What names are most common in your hometown?It depends on the tradition of the hometown.Work or study1.Do you work or are you a student?I’m working. I have been working for 16 years.2.What work do you do?I work for automobile repairing factory as a manager. I’m in charge of everything.3.Why did you choose to do that kind of work (or that job)?Because I am interested in this job.4.Would you recommend that job to other people?It depends on if the other people feel interested.Home/Accommodation1.Do you live in a house or a flat?I live in a house with my family.2.Please describe it a littleIt’s a 3-floored house with a small yard and garage. It has a living room, 3 bedrooms, a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.3.What’s your favorite room in your home?4.What have you done to your room to make it look nice?Paint with my favorite colors.5.Which room does your family spend most of the time in?Their bedrooms.6.What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?Surf the internet or watch TV.7.Are the transport facilities to your home very good?Not really. Only one or two buses pass by.8.Do you plan to move?No, I don’t.9.Would you like to move to another place to live?(Why? Where?)I guess I wouldn’t, because I like the neighborhood.10.Are you prepared to move?It depends.Hometown1.What’s your hometown?I’m from Shunde, Guangdong Province. This city is only 45-minutes drive far from here.2.Do you like your hometown?Yes, I do.3.Would you say it’s an interesting place?I don’t think so. small town, no wonderful nightlife.4.What would you say are the good points and the bad points of your hometown?People are friendly and food is delicious. At the same time, too much pollution, a little crowded.5.What’s your favorite part of your hometown?The living environment is not bad.6.Are there any tourist attractions in your hometown?Some temples and parks.7.Did you friends also grow up in the same place as you?Yes, most of them.8.Would you like to live there in the future?I don’t really know about that.House/apartment1.Do you live in a house or an apartment?I live in a house with my family.2.How do you like it? And why?I like it very much, it’s convenient and spacious.3.What part of your home do you like best?the living room has much space for my family.4.Can you describe your room?There are a living room, 3 bedrooms, a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.5.Do you want to change your room?Not really.6.What would it be if you could change something about your room?I’d like to have more colors painted in my room.7.Where do you live now? And how long have you been there?I live in my hometown now. I have been living there for more than 30 years.8.Who do you live with?My whole family.Bicycles1.Do you ever ride a bicycle?Of course yes.2.What do you use a bicycle for?In the past, I rode to school, but now, I do exercises.I guess it was 5 years old.4.Are bicycles popular in China?It’s getting more popular these two years.5.Would you say it’s difficult to learn to ride a bicycle?Maybe it’s a little difficult at the beginning because it’s hard to get the balance.6.What are the reasons why people ride bicycles?Riding bicycles is a healthy life style.7.What are the advantages(or benefits)of riding a bicycle?It is good for our health especially lungs.8.What kinds of people ride bicycles?Elderly people and children.9.Do children also ride bicycles in your country?Yes, they do.10.Why do children enjoy riding bicycles?They can ride to school.11.Would you say bicycles are suitable for people of all ages?Yes, I think so.12.Can you think of any people who are not suited to riding a bicycle?Maybe some disable patients13.Would you say it’s still suitable to ride a bicycle in today’s society?For public transportation no, but for keep healthy yes.14.Do you think bicycles are suitable for present society?For public transportation no, but for keep healthy yes.15.What do you think are the advantages (and disadvantages) of bicycles compared to cars?less pollution and more fun.16.Would you say it’s safe to ride a bicycle in the city(or ,in China)?I don’t think so, because there are to o many cars on road already.Advertisements1.Are there many advertisements in your country?Yes, there are.2.Why do you think there are so many advertisements now?Because the marketing is doing better than before.3.What are the various places where we see advertisements?What I can think of is on TV, radio, websites, newspapers.4.How do you feel about advertisements?Some of them are good-designed, but some of them are annoying.5.What kinds of advertisement do you like the most?Some cartoons.6.Do advertisements(ever) influence your choice about what to buy?Of course yes. Especially the new brands can only be known by advertisements.7.Where can we (or ,what are the various places where we can)see advertisements?What I can think of is on TV, radio, websites, newspapers.8.Do you like advertisements on TV?Sometimes yes.9.Do you prefer advertisements on TV or those in magazines?I would rather in magazines.10.What do you think is the purpose of advertisements (or ,advertising)?Promote the brands and attract the attentions.11.Do you think advertising plays a very important role in today’s world?Yes, it’s a booming industry.12.What sorts of advertising leave the deepest impression on people?Some world-wide famous brands like NIKE or Addidas.13.What do you think about the developments in advertising in China today?It could be more creative and attractive.Sunshine1.Do you like going outside on sunny days?Yes, it can make me feel energetic.2.What benefits can (or do) people get from sunshine?People can absorb more energy and oxygen.Indoor Games1.Do you play any indoor games?Sometimes I play badminton.2.Do you prefer to play indoor games or outdoor games?I like both.3.What indoor games did you play when you were a child ?Maybe “hide and seek”.4.Is there any particular indoor game that you liked(when you were a child)?Maybe “hide and seek”.5.What sorts of indoor games do children play now?Role-playing or running after others.6.Did you play electronic games when you were a child?(If yes ,what games or why?If no. why not ?)No, I didn’t7.Do you think electronic games are good for children?No, I don’t think so.8.What sorts of (indoor)games do you think children will be playing in the future?Singing or dancing.9.Is where any indoor game you’d like to learn(how)to play?Sorry, I never think about that.Leisure time /Relax1.What do you do in your spare time?I often play video games online or chat with friends.2.What do you do to relax?Sing in the Karaoke or watch a movie.3.How do you usually spend your evenings ?Sing in the Karaoke or watch a movie.4.What do you usually do after work/after classes?Hangout with friends.5.Do you prefer to stay at home in the evenings or do you prefer to go out?I prefer to go out with friends.6.Do you think modern lifestyles give people enough time for leisure?I don’t think so, most of the working people are under great stress so that they can’t really enjoy the leisure time.7.Do you think people today have more time to relax than in the past?I don’t think so, most of the working people are under great stress so that they can’t really enjoy the leisure time.8.Do you think it’s important for people to have leisure time(or ,time to relax)? Of course, but it depends on whether people can earn enough money to support their lives.9.Do old people and young people spend their leisure time(or relax)in the same way ?It’s quite different I guess. Most of old people do exercises in the mornings but young people go out for dinner or movies in the evenings.10.What do you think are the good points and the possible bad points about having leisure time?People can relax and tie up the relations with families or friends. For bad points, people may be lazier.11.How do people in your country spend their holidays?Travelling or visiting relatives.12.Do you like to travel in your holidays?Yes, I do.13.If you had a child ,what leisure places would you go to with your child? Some places by the beaches.Mobile phones1.Do you have a mobile phone(=a cell phone)?2.When did you first have (or ,get)a mobile phone?About my 15 years old.3.Is your cell phone important(or ,useful)for you in your daily life?It’s the most important.4.What do you use it for?contact other people, do business.5.Do you prefer texting or talking on the phoneyes, I do.6.Do people in your country like using mobile phones?yes, it’s getting more and more popular.7.Do you think people should turn off their phones in public places?It’s not necessary to turn off, can tune to silent mode.8.Is there anything you dislike about using cell phones?It’s easy to out of battery.9.Have you ever had any problems using your mobile phone while traveling?It was out of service in some remote areas.10.Do you think you will be using your mobile phone more often(than you use it now)in the future?Yes, I do.11.How do you think mobile phones will develop(or change)in the future?It can have more functions like audio messages or make movies.Music1.Do you often (like to) listen to music?Yes, I do.2.When do you listen to music?before bed or driving.3.How much time do you spend listening to music every day?4.What kinds of music do you like to listen to ?Pop music.5.What’s your favorite kind of music?Pop music.6.How often do you listen to (that type of)music?every day.7.When did you start listening to this type of music?Since junior high school8.Where do you listen to it?by cell phone or radio.9.How do you feel when you listen to this music?I feel relaxed and enjoyable.10.Do you like listening to songs?Yes, I do.11.Have you ever been to a musical performance?No, I have n’t.12.Have you ever learned to play a musical instrument?I wish to do that when I was a child, but I didn’t make it.13.Is music an important subject at school in China?I don’t think it is important.14.Did you often listen to music when you were a child?(If yes ,give details.) Yes, I did.15.What kinds of music are (most )popular in China?Pop, country and rock music.Neighbors1.Are there many people living near you?Yes, there are.Of course no.3.How often do you see (or talk to )your neighbors?Every day.4.When do you meet (or see)your neighbors?Go to work.5.How often do you talk to your neighbors?Hardly ever.6.Do you think it’s important(or necessary)to know your neighbors?Yes, I do.7.How well do you know your neighbors?I only know two or three of them.8.Do you think it’s important for a person to have a good relationship with their neighbors?yes, because they can help you when you need them for some time.9.What do you think of you neighbors?I think they are helpful if I need some help.10.What kind of people are your neighbors?Most of them are families.11.How (well)do you get along with your neighbors?I will say hi to them when I saw them.12.What are the benefits of having good relationships with one’s neighbors?I think they are helpful if I need some help.13.What sorts of problems can people have with their neighbors?People may argue with some small problems like cleanliness.14.In what ways can neighbors help each other?In the case of the emergency like fire or theft.15.Have you ever asked a neighbor for help?So far no.16.Would you prefer to have young people as you neighbors or old people? It doesn’t really matter to me.。

雅思试题及答案2014一、听力部分1. What is the man's main reason for calling?A. To book a table at a restaurantB. To cancel a reservationC. To inquire about the menu答案：B2. When does the woman plan to leave?A. At 9:30 amB. At 10:00 amC. At 10:30 am答案：A二、阅读部分1. According to the passage, what is the primary function of the enzyme in question?A. It breaks down proteins.B. It aids in digestion.C. It prevents blood clotting.答案：C2. What does the author suggest about the future of the species discussed?A. It will become extinct.B. It will adapt to the changing environment.C. It will migrate to a new habitat.答案：B三、写作部分1. Task 1: The chart below shows the percentage of people in different age groups who used the internet in a European country in 2014.Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.答案：The chart illustrates the internet usage among different age groups in a European country in 2014. It is evident that the highest percentage of internet users was among the 25-34 age group, accounting for 92%. In contrast, the lowest usage was observed in the 65-74 age group, with only 46% of individuals accessing the internet. The 15-24 and 35-44 age groups had similar internet usage rates, both around 80%.2. Task 2: Some people believe that the increasing use of computers and mobile phones for communication has had a negative impact on young people's reading and writing skills. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.答案：I agree that the increasing reliance on technology forcommunication has had a detrimental effect on young people's reading and writing skills. Firstly, the instant nature of electronic communication encourages brevity and informality, which can lead to a decline in the use of proper grammar and punctuation. Secondly, the ease of editing and spell-checking tools may reduce the motivation to learn these skills thoroughly. However, it is also important to acknowledge that technology has made information more accessible and has the potential to enhance learning through interactive platforms. Overall, while technology has its benefits, it is crucial to ensure that young people continue to develop strong reading and writing skills alongside their digital literacy.四、口语部分1. Describe a book you have read recently.答案：I recently read "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. The book is set in the 1930s in a small Southern town and follows the story of Scout Finch, her brother Jem, and their father Atticus Finch, who is a lawyer. The story deals with themes of racial injustice and moral growth, and it's a powerful exploration of human nature. I found the characters to be well-developed and the plot engaging, making it a thought-provoking and enjoyable read.2. What do you think are the benefits of learning a foreign language?答案：Learning a foreign language has numerous benefits. Firstly,it enhances cognitive abilities, such as memory and problem-solving skills. Secondly, it broadens cultural understanding and fosters global awareness. Additionally, it can improve job prospects and provide opportunities for travel and international connections. Lastly, learning a new language is a rewarding challenge that can boost self-confidence and personal growth.。

童年玩具Well, let me talk about a special toy. It was a remote car model. On my 8-year-old birthday, my parents gave it to me as a gift. I considered it to be special because it was a very high-tech robot at that time and I was proud of it. It had four wheels and I could regulate its movement through remote control. I used to play with it in my bedroom. It would cry if it knocked into the wall. However, once I touched the button on its face, it would immediately stop crying. It brought a lot of fun into my childhood. At that time, few kids had this kind of car, and I always showed it to my peers. Of course we would play together. My father also played with me together, During which time, he taught a lot of lessons about how to be a valuable social member. I really appreciated my father. It was my first birthday present and it meant a lot to me. Although it had been broken, I still kept it. Whenever I saw it, I remembered the happy time of childhood.健康方式Well, let me talk about my method to keep healthy. I keep on running almost every day, usually in the evening. I find that it helps me keep fit and healthy. I began running about one year ago. I enjoy it very much because it doesn’t require any special skills or abilities. You know, in the past, I did little outdoor activities. In most cases, I spent the whole day in front of a computer. As a result, I often felt tired and suffered from insomnia. And one of my friends suggested me to do some exercises. And then I took his advice and began to run. To be frank, its benefits are obvious. Now it is easy for me to fall asleep and I am less likely to feel tired in daytime. Whenever I come back from running, I feel surprisingly refreshed. So I think I have to thank my friend.And also, I will keep the habit as it is the best way for me to keep healthy. Even in these days when I’m busy with preparation for th is exam, I still keep running. In fact, if I stop doing it, I will feel uncomfortable. In other words, running has become a regular part of my leisure time.户外运动Ok, let me talk about my plan about swimming in the sea. I decide to do it in the following National Day holidays. You know, at that time I will have an opportunity to go to Weihai City where the seaside is wonderful. Swimming is a good workout because it exercises every muscle of my body. Also I guess swimming skills are important because sometimes it can really save lives. To swim in the sea, I have to plan well and take my equipment with me, such as swimwear, swimming cap and so on. Maybe I have to carry enough cash with me because I hope to spoil myself there for 6 days. Actually, I once learned how to swim but I just couldn’t do it well. Some of my friends even laugh at me. Recently I am taking a swimming course. The instructor is very nice. With his patient instruction, I am progressing rapidly. I hope to have an opportunity to show it to my friends and I think this is the reason why I want to swim in the sea. To be frank, I am really tired of the daily routine and I hope to escape fromit for a while. You know, lying on the wonderful beach to see beautiful sunrise is also a fantastic thing.工作或学习的地方（拥挤的地方）Let me talk about my laboratory, where I spend most of my time. It is located in a high building, being about 100 square meters. Actually, it is just like an average meeting room with high ceilings. But it is equipped with plenty of facilities, such as a microwave, a fridge, a microscope, and something alike.I usually use the microscope to characterize the feature of some casting alloys, to determine grain size and the distribution of porosity [pɔː'rɒsɪtɪin alloys. I have to share the lab with about 10 people. So when all of us are there, it is really crowded. But it is also pretty dynamic. When I am there alone, it is rather spacious. You know, as there are many living facilities, such as the fridge and the microwave, I often store some food there in case I have to stay up there. Looking out of the window, there is a big garden, growing various kinds of flowers, and I really love the fragrance .Though it is crowded sometimes, I still like it because it is convenient and comfortable for me to study.小语种Well, let me talk about my hope to learn Japanese. I like watching Japanese programmes, such as NHK documentary. I would be cool if I could understand what they are describing without referring to the subtitles. And also I think Japanese is a very useful language as sometimes I have to read Japanese references. To learn it well, I have many difficulties to overcome. Now I have many research tasks to accomplish. So, I should manage my time wisely and reasonable timetable is a necessity. Also I had better get up early because I have better efficiency in the morning.Since I have learnt English for many years, I accumulate some strategies that are effective for language-learning. For instance, memorize words while waiting fir a bus. Besides I will go on watching Japanese programmes, which is a good way to enhance my listening skills. Maybe an electronic dictionary will be beneficial. If I can stick to it, e ventually I’ll be able to speak fluent Japanese. It will be a great success for me and I’m looking forward to fulfilling this goal.。

2014年雅思[微博]考试已经过去大半，在上半年的雅思口语考试中，口语Part1部分添加的新题数量很少(比如地图题)，但也问懵了很多备考雅思的学生。

不过，最让同学们头疼的还是那些高频出现的偏题和难题。

根据笔者2014年上半年的对雅思口语机经和考生询问的统计，总结出2014年上半年Part 1中出现的最高频的8个令大多考生感到无从下手和难以回答的问题，并提供了答题思路和口语范文，希望能够对下半年备战雅思的考生有所帮助。

一. 地图题 Maps1. Do you ever use a map?答题思路： Part1口语话题通常以Do you … 开始发问，此类题目应该注意频率副词的使用，比如表达“经常做…”，可用‘be always doing’ 来强调频率。

精品答案：Yeah I do. I am always using maps on mobile phone when I’m travelling somewhere that I’m not familiar with. As I have a bad sense of direction, I find it most helpful。

2. When do you use a map?答题思路：首先正面回答你在何时会使用Maps，继而补充一下使用Maps的好处。

精品答案：Umm…. I use maps when I travel to unfamiliar cities or countries, so I would never be afraid of being lost. Maps give me a better understanding of unfamiliar places, such as the position of restaurants and hotels。

3. Who taught you to use a map?答题思路：通常地图的使用都是可以自学使用，当然你也可以说在使用一些专业地图时是由老师教会使用的，例如‘Maps in ancient times(古代地图)’。

[1]Work1.What work do you do?2.Why did you choose to do that kind of work (or, that job)?3.What do you do in that job?4.What is you typical working day like?5.Do you use any equipment in your work?6.Do you like your job?7.Would you recommend that job to other (young) people?8.What work do young people in your country prefer to do?9.Do you think that you are overloaded with work?10.What’s the most difficult part of it?11.Do you plan to continue doing this type of work?[2]Your hometown1.What’s your hometown? What part of China ( or , your home country) is that in?2.Could you describe your hometown a little?3.Do you like your hometown?4.What do you like most about it?5.Would you say it’s an interesting place?6.What part of X(your city or town) do you live in?7.What’s the most interesting part of it?8.How long have you lived in(or, been living in) that place?9.What types of people live in your hometown?10.Is it famous for anything?11.Are there any old buildings in your hometown?12.Would you say it’s a liveable place?13.Does it have good facilities?14.What would you say are the good points and the bad points of living there/of your hometown?15.How do you think your hometown could be improved?16.It is a suitable place for old people to live?17.Have there been any recent changes(or developments) in your hometown?(e.g., in the past 20 or30 years)18.Do you plan to continue living there?19.Do you prefer living in a big city or a small place(or, small city)?(Why?)20.Are there many large cities in you country?21.What are the differences between big cities and small cities(or, small places)?[3]Your Home (Your Accommodation)1.Do you live in a house or a flat?2.Please describe it a little.3.Do you like it?4.What’s your favourite room in your home?5.Is there anything like to change about your home?6.How long have you lived there?(Or: How long have you been living there?)7.What are the advantages of living in a house/flat?8.Is the architecture of your home modern or more traditional?9.Do people in your country prefer to live in modern homes or more traditional homes?10.What type of home did you live in when you were a child?11.Where is your home located?12.Would you like to live in a bigger house(or flat)?13.Do you think you will leave home soon?14.Do you plan to buy a home in the future?15.Do you think your future home will be in your country, or overseas?[4]Television1.How often do you watch TV?2.Do you think watching TV is useful, or is it a waste of time?3.What (sorts of programs) do you like to watch on TV?4.What types of programs do think are the most interesting?[5]Name1.Does your name have any particularmeaning? See Note2.(Different to the question above) What's theorigin of your name? (or, your surname)3.Do you like your name?4.What do your friends call you?5.Did your family have a certain (nick)namethat they called you when you were a child?6.What names are popular to give to babies inyour country?7.How do people in your country choose whatname to give to their babies?8.If you had a newborn child (now), whatname would you give it?9.Do any other people in your family have thesame name (given name) as you?10.Do many people in your country have thesame surname (as other people)?[6]Sunshine1.Do you like going outside on sunny days?2.What benefits can (or do) people get from sunshine?3.Do you think there are any downsides (or dangers) from sunshine?4.Would you like to go, as a tourist, to a place that has little sunshine?[7]Bicycles1.Do you like riding a bicycle?Yes, I like riding bicycle. But my purpose of ride bicycle has change. When I was a student. I rode bicycle2.Are bicycles very popular in your country?Yes,3.Are bicycles very common in your country?4.Do you think bicycles will still be popular in the future?5.Do you (or, did you)ride a bicycle to school?[8]Clothes1.Do you like shopping for clothes?2.How often do you go shopping for clothes?3.What kinds of clothes do you like to wear (or buy)?4.What factors do you consider when you are buying clothes?5.Do you ever go shopping for clothes with a friend?6.Do you friends ever give you advice about clothes?7.Who bought your clothes for you when you were a child?8.What (type of) clothes do you prefer, Western( or, foreign ) clothes or clothes from your owncountry?[9]History1.Do you like (to learn about) history?2.Do you think history is important?3.Do you think you(=one) can learn history from films and/or TV programs?4.Do you think the internet is a good place to learn about history?[10]The News1.Are you very interested in the news?2.How do you keep up-to-date with the news?3.How do you usually get your news?4.Do you prefer to get news from the Internet or from newspapers? (why?)5.When you watch the news on TV, do you usually watch it alone or with others?6.Do you ever discuss the news with your friends?7.Which news is more interesting for you, international or domestic news?(why?)8.How do you usually read a newspaper?9.Who do you think is more interested in the news, young people or old(er) people?10.Would you like to be a (news) reporter (or, a journalist)?[11]Music1.Do you often (like to) listen to music?2.When do you listen to music?3.How much time do you spend listening tomusic every day?4.What kinds of music do you like to listen to?5.What's your favorite kind of music?6.How often do you listen to (that type of)music?7.When did you start listening to this type ofmusic?8.Where do you listen to it?9.How do you feel when you listen to thismusic?10.Do you like listening to songs?11.Have you ever been to a musicalperformance?12.Have you ever learned to play a musicalinstrument?13.ls music an important subject at school inChina?14.Did you often listen to music when you werea child? (If yes, give details.)15.What kinds of music are (most) popular inChina?[12]Politeness1.(Possibly) Do you think you are a politeperson? *2.Who taught you to be polite?3.Do you think people should be polite?(Why?)4.How do people in your culture show(politeness or) good manners (towardsothers)?5.(In your country,) Have there been anychanges in politeness in the past fewdecades?[13]Animals1.Did you ever visit a zoo when you were achild?2.(Possibly) Have you ever been to a zoo?3.Do you think it's important for children tovisit a zoo?4.What's your favorite zoo animal?5.Why do (you think) some people have a pet(= a pet animal)?[14]Dictionaries1.Do you often use a dictionary?2.(After above)|f yes, how often and what for?3.If no, why not? If not often, say how oftenand why not often.4.Do you prefer to use an electronic dictionaryor a dictionary made of paper?[15]Shopping1.Do you like (going) shopping?2.Do you spend much when you goshopping?3.What do you usually buy when you goshopping?4.Would you like to work in a shoppingcentre?[16]Computers1.Do you use computers very much?2.When do you use a computer?3.What do you use computers for?4.When did you start using computers?5.How did you learn to use a computer?6.Have computers changed (= influenced)your life in any way? (If yes, how?)7.Are computers used much in your country?8.Do you think computers are useful (orimportant) in everyday life? (How?)9.Do you think computers have changed ourlives for the better? (How? Compare today &our lives inpre-computer times.)10.Do you think a computer can give you betteraccess to knowledge?11.Do you think there are any disadvantages(or, drawbacks) to using computers?puters are now used a lot in education.13.What do you think of this?14.Do you play computer games?15.How often do you play computer games?16.What do you do when your computer hasproblems?17.Do you think computers are perfect now ordo they still need to be improved?[17]Train travel1.Do you often travel by train?2.Do you like traveling by train?3.What do you usually do when (you are)traveling by train?4.What do you think are the benefits oftraveling by train?5.Do you ever take the subway to travelsomewhere?[18]Birthdays1.Do people in China celebrate birthdays?2.How do Chinese people celebratebirthdays?3.Which birthdays are especially important inChina (in Chinese culture)?4.How do you like to celebrate your birthday?5.What did you do on your last birthday? Seenote6.Nowadays, how do young people in Chinacelebrate their birthday?7.Do people in China have birthday parties?8.Do you think it's important for people tocelebrate birthdays?9.Do you think it's important to give a specialgift to someone on their birthday?10.Are birthdays more important for children orfor adults?[19]Parties1.Do you like (to go to/going to) parties?(Why?/Why not?)2.Do you often go to parties?3.Do you usually have these parties athome or at school?4.Do most Chinese people like parties?(Why?/Why not?)5.Is there anything you dislike aboutparties?6.Do you prefer family parties or partieswith friends?7.Do friends often come to your home for agath ering (a ‘get together‘)?8.When you go to a party, what do youusually do?9.When friends gather together (tocelebrate something) do they do the samethings that familygroups do?10.Who do you think enjoys parties more,old(er) people or young people?11.In China, do old(er) people and youngpeople do the same sorts of things whenthey get togetheron social occasions?12.What do you think are the benefits ofparties?[20]Relatives1.Do you often visit your relatives?2.What do you do when visit them?3.Do you prefer to spend time with yourrelatives, or your friends?4.When was the last time you went to seeyour relatives?5.Do you take anything when you visit yourrelatives?6.Do you have many relatives? *7.When you were a child, which of yourrelatives did you see most often?8.Who do you feel is the most important ofyour relatives?9.When you were a child, did you play morewith your friends or with your relatives?10.In the future, do you think you will havemore opportunities to see your relatives(than you donow)?[21]Cooking1.Do you like cooking?2.Can you remember the first thing youcooked?3.Who does most of the cooking in yourhome (or, in your family)?4.Have you ever learned how to cook?5.What dishes have you cooked?6.(Possibly) What dishes do you cook?7.Would you like to attend a cooking class?8.Why do you want to learn cooking?9.Do you think cooking programs on TV areuseful?10.What is the advantage of a cookingprogram (or lesson) on TV?11.ls cooking very popular in your country?[22]Time1.Do you (usually) wear a watch (a wristwatch)? (Why?)2.Where did you get your watch?3.What do you use your watch for?4.Do you often look at your watch?5.Do you think time is very important? (Why?)Are you ever late for anything?6.What would you do if you were late for ameeting?7.How do you feel when you are late?8.Were there any serious consequences whenyou were late?9.Do you think it's important to be on time?10.Do you feel that time moves fast or slowly?11.When do you feel time moves fast?12.When do you feel time moves slowly?(Why?)13.When does time seem to move fast and14.when does it seem to move slowly?15.What did you do last week?16.If you could go back in time, what would youdo (i.e., what would you do differently)?[23]Rain1.Does it rain much in China? (Where?When?)2.Do you like rainy days?3.What do you do on rainy days (or, on a rainyday)?4.Do you think rain is good? (Why?)5.Is there any part of China where it doesn'train much? (Where?)6.What effects can a shortage of rain (adrought) have on people's lives?7.When (in what month/season) does it rainmost in your hometown?8.What about the other parts of China? (Inwhich season does it rain most in otherparts of China?)9.Can you remember any time when it rained10.particularly heavily in your hometown?(When?)11.Does rain ever affect transportation in yourhometown? (How?)12.Do you think the seasons have changed inrecent years, compared to the past? (Why?How?)[24]Walking1.Do you like walking? (\Nhy?/\Nhy not?)2.Where do you walk?3.Would you say your hometown is asuitable place for walking?4.Did you like walking when you were achild?5.In the future, do you think you will(continue to) enjoy walking or will you preferto use some formof transportation?6.What do you think are the benefits ofwalking?[25]Singing1.Do you like to sing?2.How often do you sing?3.Do you prefer to sing at home or at aplace such as a karaoke bar (or KTV)?4.Who's your favourite singer?5.What's your favourite song?6.Are the lyrics (= the words) of songsimportant to you?[26]Leisure time1.What indoor and outdoor leisure activitiesdo you do?2.Do you prefer indoor or outdoor leisureactivities?3.(Possibly) Do you have any hobbies? *4.(Possibly) What hobbies do you have? *5.(Possibly) How do you usually spend yourevenings?6.What did you do for recreation (or, leisure)when you were a child?7.Did you play any games when you were achild?8.Do you think children today have thesame interests that you had when you werea child?9.Do you think men and women do thesame leisure activities?10.Do you like to travel in your holidays?11.What do you do in your spare time?12.How do you usually spend yourevenings?13.Do you prefer to stay at home in theevenings or do you prefer to go out?14.Do you think modern lifestyles givepeople enough time for leisure?15.Do you think people today have moretime to relax than in the past?16.Do you think it's important for people tohave leisure time (or, time to relax)?17.Do old people and young people spendtheir leisure time (or relax) in the same way?18.What do you think are the good pointsand the possible bad points about havingleisure time?19.How do people in your country spendtheir holidays?20.If you had a child, what leisure placeswould you go to with your child?[27]Internet1.Do you ever use the internet?2.How (or, where) do you go onto theinternet?3.What do you do on the internet?4.Have you ever bought anything on theinternet?5.When did you first start using (or first learnto use) the internet?6.Where did you learn to use the internet?7.How did you learn to use the internet?8.Do you think the internet is a good thing?9.Is there anything that's not so good about(or, on) the internet?10.Is the internet very popular in China?11.In general, what impact does the internethave on people's lives?12.What kinds of people most often use theinternet for work?[28]Games1.Do you often play games?2.Can you play this game with friends?3.How do people learn to play this game?4.Can you get information about this game onthe internet?5.Are there other ways to get informationabout this game?6.What benefits do you get from playing thisgame?7.Do different age groups of people like toplay different games?8.What games are popular in China?9.What's the most popular game in China?10.How have computers influenced the gamespeople play?11.Do you know of any games that are studiedin university? What can people learn fromgames?[29]Photography1.(Possibly) Do you like photography?2.Do you like taking photographs?3.When was the last time you took a photo?4.Do you think taking photos today is thesame as it was in the past?5.Why are more and more people takingphotographs today?6.Do you think people are taking too manyphotographs?7.Do you like to take photos when youtravel?8.Do you enjoy looking at photographs?9.What kinds of photographs do you mostlike to look at?10.Do you have a favourite familyphotograph?11.What advantages and disadvantages doyou think using a camera gives to students?[30]Being Busy1.Have you been very busy recently?2.When was the last time you were busy?Do you like having a busy life?3.Do you think you will be busy in the nextfew years?4.(If a student) For you, what is the besttime to study?5.(If working) What is the most productivepart of the day for you?6.Was there a time when you felt stressedout (or, under pressure) because of a busyschedule?7.Have you experienced stress at work?8.How do you handle stress?[31]Schools1.How old were you when you started school?2.Where did you go to school?3.How did you get to school each day?4.Tell me something about the school. (= Canyou describe it?)5.Did you enjoy it? (Why?/Why not?)6.What were some of the most popularactivities at primary school?7.Have you ever returned to see your oldschool again?8.Are you still in contact with any of thefriends you had in primary school?9.What subjects did you study in secondaryschool (= high school)?10.What was your favorite subject in secondaryschool? (= high school)11.And which subject did you like the least?(Why?)12.Which secondary school subject do youthink is most useful for people in adult life?13.What part of your secondary schooleducation did you enjoy most?14.How do you feel about your high school(secondary school)?15.Why did you choose to attend thatparticular school?16.Which class did (do) you enjoy the most?(Why?)[32]Neighbors1.Are there many people living near you?2.Do you know (all) your neighbors?3.How often do you see (or talk to) yourneighbors?4.When do you meet (or see) your neighbors?How often do you talk to your neighbors?5.Do you think it's important (or, necessary) toknow your neighbors?6.How well do you know your neighbors?7.Do you think it's important for a person tohave a good relationship with theirneighbors?8.What do you think of your neighbors?9.What kind of people are your neighbors?10.How (well) do you get along with yourneighbors?11.What are the benefits of having goodrelationships with one's neighbors?12.What sorts of problems can people havewith their neighbors?13.In what ways can neighbors help eachother?14.Have you ever asked a neighbor for help?15.Would you prefer to have young people asyour neighbors, or old people?[33]Language1.What languages do you speak?2.How did you learn English? (Or, how do youstudy English?)3.Do you think that English is difficult?4.How long have you been studying English?5.Do you think learning languages isimportant?6.(Similar to above) Do you think there is anyneed for (some) people to learn anotherlanguage?7.What other languages would you like tolearn?。

2014年雅思 [ 微博 ] 考试已经过去大部分，在上半年的雅思口语考试中，口语Part1 部分添加的新题数目极少 ( 比方地图题 ) ，但也问懵了好多备考雅思的学生。

可是，最让同学们头疼的仍是那些高频出现的偏题和难题。

依据笔者 2014年上半年的对雅思口语机经和考生咨询的统计，总结出 2014 年上半年 Part 1中出现的最高频的 8个令大多考生感觉无从下手和难以回答的问题，并供给了答题思路和口语范文，希望能够对下半年备战雅思的考生有所帮助。

一 .地图题Maps1. Do you ever use a map?答题思路：Part1 口语话题往常以Do you开始提问，此类题目应当注意频次副词的使用，比方表达“常常做”，可用‘be always doing’ 来重申频次。

精选答案： Yeah I do. I am always using somewhere that I ’m not familiar with. Asit most helpful。

2. When do you use a map?maps on mobile phone when I ’m travelling I have a bad sense of direction, I find答题思路：第一正面回答你在何时会使用Maps，既而增补一下使用Maps的利处。

精选答案：Umm . I use maps when I travel to unfamiliar cities or countries,so I would never be afraid of being lost. Maps give me a better understanding ofunfamiliar places, such as the position of restaurants and hotels。

3. Who taught you to use a map?答题思路：往常地图的使用都是能够自学使用，自然你也能够说在使用一些专业地图时是由老师教会使用的，比如‘ Maps in ancient times( 古代地图 ) ’。