1.4 应急法宝：身经百战的考场经验

1.4.1 听不懂题目如何化解尴尬

口语考试中能否回答好是大家普遍关心的问题，而雅思“小白”更担心的是根本就没听懂考官的问题：这是什么口音?他/她为什么说得这么快?他/她说的是英语吗?无数个问号在“小白”脑海中飘过，最后只能挣扎地说出：“WHAT?!?”或者尴尬地问:“Pardon???”其实，考生听不清考官的题目主要出于以下三个原因：

·考生在考场上过于紧张，对熟悉的词汇未能做出及时的反应。一旦出现这种情形，可以让考官重复一下问题。

·考生根本不认识考官所提问题中的某些单词或短语，因而无法理解考官的问题。此时让考官重复问题也无济于事，考生需要让考官帮忙解释生词的含义或者换一种提问方式。雅思口语考查的是考生应用语言的能力，而不是词汇量。考生不妨采用以下回答来救场：

*Well,I didn't really get it.

*Could you please put it into a simple way?

*Could you please explain it to me?

*Well,my best guess should be...

·考生对题目的敏感度不够。每次考试都会有本季题库，考官的题目都是从口语题库中随机选出的，因此大家如果对题库中的题目足够熟悉，即使没有完全听清，也可以根据自己准备的内容来推测考官的提问。而Cherry在书中也会合并同类项、轻松串联雅思口语考题，帮助大家高效地熟悉题目。

1.4.2 快速回答拯救一片空白

在考场上大脑中一片空白的情况也是常见的，在这种情形下，考生首先需要直面题目，用基础的快速回答模板为自己争取缓冲的时间。此外，这种回答能给出清晰的应对方向，避免跑题。接下来，Cherry会将口语题目的回答分为六种类型，并为大家提供“拿来就用”的答案模板。

喜好类

问题

·Do you like...?

·What types of...do you like?

·What is your favourite...?

·What do you like to do when...?

·Do you enjoy doing...?

回答

表示喜爱：like/enjoy/love/be fond of/be keen on/be a big fan of/find it great to

表示厌恶：dislike/hate/be worried about/be tired of/find it annoying to/can't stand

示例

·I'm quite fond of this singer.

·I really enjoy playing games.

·I can't stand the terrible traffic around my company.

·I love the food in this restaurant from the bottom of my heart.

观点类

问题

·Do you think...?

·Do you think people should...?

·Do you think it is necessary to...?

·Will you...or will you...?

·In your opinion,...should...or...should...

·What do you think of...?

·What's your opinion on...?

·What's your attitude toward...?

·How might...?

肯定回答

·Yes,for sure/definitely/absolutely/totally/without a doubt/undoubtedly/of course.

否定回答

·No,definitely not.

·Well,to some extent/not completely.

·Generally speaking,I think it is...However,I have to say...

表达观点

·I guess that/I reckon that/I assume that/I think that...

不确定的观点

·I'm not quite sure yet...

·I haven't made up my mind yet.

·Of course,we don't know what would happen in the future,but I think that...

·It's just a hypothesis,but people might...

·It might happen/invent/stop/improve/learn/decide to/expect to see...

·It's quite likely that...

·There's no doubt that...

·It would be no surprise if...

示例

·Yes,definitely!We have different festivals on almost a monthly basis.

·Yes,without a doubt!Because of scientific development,the level of life will keep on better.

·Yes,quite frequently,especially with my friends.We often play games.

·No way!Well,at least in China.

·Hardly ever,I don't often go out clubbing,and to be honest,I can't sing or dance.

·I think it depends on what you are learning,for example...

·I think the word “dangerous” is too strong here.But I definitely agree that...

·Yes,it's definitely possible,but also difficult.

·Well,it really depends.I try to play as often as possible.

·Well,some people say that newspapers might disappear in the future.

·To some extent,yes.Some individuals might be shy when they meet new people.

·I am afraid that people might read less in the future,because there are so many other hobbies available nowadays.

·Well,of course we don't know what is going to happen in the future,but it seems very likely that more people will buy stuff on the Internet.

原因类

问题

·Why do you want to...?

·Why is it important for people to...?

·How important...?

解释原因

·The main reason is that...

·The most significant reason might be that...

·That's due to the fact that...

·A number of factors contribute to...

·...for a great variety of reasons...

·There's a combination of factors...

强调重要性

·It's very/extremely/definitely+important/essential/fundamental+because/since...

示例

·On a scale from 1 to 10 with 1 the least important and 10 the most important,I will give them...

·Well,I think the answer is very obvious.It's due to the fact that writing is the basis of all knowledge.

·I choose to study abroad for a multitude of reasons...In addition...

·Well,the most significant reason might be that,nowadays,success means wealth.

·Several factors contribute to the fact that people still...First of all...On top of this...Finally...

·English is extremely important to me,because...

·I think it depends on what...for example...

·Friends play a significant part in my life.

·I think that sport is an essential part of children's daily routines,because...

·Well,I think that clothes can definitely reflect a person's taste since...

影响类

问题

·What effects...?

·What impact...?

·What consequences...?

回答影响结论

·It will influence/cause/trigger/affect/generate/result in/push people to/have a huge impact on...

·As a result/Therefore/Consequently/In that case...

示例

·Newspapers definitely have a huge impact on society.

·That's a tough question.Well,the weather has a great influence on people's activities.

·Well,leaders usually motivate their staff or teammates;as a result,people can work with more passion,you know,more enthusiasm.

·Well,in theory,money should not have a huge impact on people's happiness.

比较类

问题

·Compare...(advantages and disadvantages)

·What are the advantages and disadvantages of...?

·What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of...?

·Say something you like and something you dislike about...

·Are there any advantages or disadvantages about...?

比较优缺点

·It's beneficial because...However...There are also disadvantages such as...

·It is beneficial for a variety of reasons...Yet...It also comes with a couple of problems.

·That is beneficial primarily...although...also comes with the disadvantages...

·Also,there's another thing when it comes to...But on the flip side...also comes with its share of disadvantages.

·There are both distinct advantages and disadvantages of...

·The truth of the matter is that both are excellent for certain things while both also have serious limitations.

示例

Q:Please compare the weddings in your country and the ones in the Western countries.

A:Well,it is a hard question for me.I never thought about it before.From my limited experience,there is a similarity(相似性) between the weddings in my country and other countries;it is a celebration party full of happiness and bliss(欢乐).The newly weds always invite their relatives and friends hanging together and guests of the wedding normally bring.pngts to the couple.However,the differences are quite obvious.The first difference I can think of is...

措施类

问题

·What's the importance of...?

·How important is...?

·How important do you think...is in...?

·What role does...play in...?

·How could...?(Solutions)

·What problems do you think...might be facing now?

·Can you give some suggestions on solving the problems?

·Are there any problems with...?

·And if there are problems what would you suggest to solve the problems?

回答方案措施

·I guess the best would be to...

·I guess that requires...

·They should definitely do...and...

·In order to solve this problem,the government should...

·The most effective way to solve this problem might be to...

·A number of actions should be taken...

·In theory...But in practice.../Theoretically...But actually...

·This issue should be taken care of/tackled step by step...

·Initially...Then...And probably most importantly...First...Second...In addition...

示例

·Well,there is no magic,but students should definitely study as much as possible.

·That's a tough question.Well,I guess presidents from different countries should meet as often as possible to discuss economic issues,as well as matters of international relations.

·Well,this issue should be approached step by step.The initial thing that should be done is to make sure that young people in the countryside receive a good education.

1.4.3 经典句型串联逻辑答案

在考场上回答问题时不知从何处开始是可怕的，然而，更可怕的是想到了答案却不知道如何用英文表达。因而，使用实用有效的句型快速组织素材，用固定的结构边想边说是考生有必要训练的能力。

Example

Describe a book you want to read again

You should say:

What it is

What it is about

When you read it for the first time

思路解析：题目中询问的是想阅读的书，可能一谈到书，大家很快就会想到中国的四大古典名著，但问题来了：这四本书如何用英文表达呢?

Tips

《三国演义》The Romance of the Three Kingdoms

《水浒传》The Story by the Water Margin

《红楼梦》The Dream of the Red Chamber

《西游记》Journey to the West

即使我们能说出这些书名，如何向考官解释图书内容也是一项艰巨的任务。当大家在考场上毫无思路或是不知道如何表达观点时，以下经典句型或许可以派上用场。

喜好类问题

Do you like making friends?

Do you like drinking water?

Do you like looking into the sky?

回答喜好类问题的经典句型

I'm fascinated by...,which is the best way to release my pressure and help me relax.

范例展示

I'm fascinated by making friends,which is the best way to release my pressure and help me relax.I could make friends with people who have mutual interests with me from various fields,which can not only expand my social circle but bring joy and happiness to my life.I could share innermost feelings with others.

适用话题

Example 1

Question:What do you like (most) about your hometown?

Answer:I'm fascinated by jogging around the beach in my hometown,which is the best way to release my pressure and help me relax.Sometimes I get up early in the morning and go out for a run in the park near the sea.

Example 2

Question:Do you like to spend time with teenagers?Why or why not?

Answer:I'm fascinated by jogging with teenagers who are my neighbours around the beach on Sundays.It's the best way to release my pressure and help me relax.Sometimes we get up early in the morning and go out for a run in the park near the sea.

考题及回答展示

Question：What's the city flower in your hometown?

5分回答

I really have no idea.You know,I am actually not a flower lover.I seldom pay attention to the flowers or trees and these kinds of stuff.

点评

考生虽然没有回答出具体市花的名称，但是运用完整的句子表达了自己并不熟悉市花的原因(不喜欢花花草草之类的东西)。注意：考试中考生不用因为不具备某种知识而担心自己会严重失分，完全可以讲出自己不熟悉某种事物的原因。

活学活用

❶I really have no idea.You know，I am actually not a____（宠物）lover.I seldom pay attention to the____（猫咪）or____（小狗）and these kinds of stuff.

❷I really have no idea.You know，I am actually not a____（购物狂）.I seldom pay attention to the____（时髦的衣服）or____（鞋子）and these kinds of stuff.

❸I really have no idea.You know，I am actually not a____（电影）lover.I seldom pay attention to the____（电影明星）or____（电影）and these kinds of stuff.

❹You know，I am actually not a____（旅游）lover.I seldom____（旅游）.On one hand，I am____（学习/工作特别忙）.On the other hand，I am____（处于赤字中）.

Key

❶ pet;kitten;puppy

❷ shopaholic;stylish clothes;shoes

❸ movie;movie stars;movies

❹ travelling;go sightseeing;tied up with my study (work);in the red

6分回答

Well,this is kind of a complicated question.The name of the flower just slipped my mind.However，I know it usually blossoms in spring.The colour of the flower is purple and it gives off a kind of unique smell.There's a sea of flowers in summer.

点评

考生虽然没有回答出市花的名称，但是使用了高端而且百搭的回答：Well,this is kind of a complicated question.The name of the flower just slipped my mind.这句话可以有效地为考生赢得思考的时间。考生用slip one's mind代替forget，同时表达中虽然没有出现花朵的名称，但是花的颜色(purple)、气味(unique smell)、状态(a sea of flowers)都描述得非常清楚。

活学活用

Question:What's your favourite movie?

Answer:Well,this is kind of a complicated question.The name of the movie just slipped my mind.However,I know it is a love story.The leading actor is witty and cute.He loves the girl from the bottom of his heart.Because of this movie,I know what true love is.Just as a famous song goes,“The world may change my whole life through but nothing's gonna change my love for you.” To the world you may be one person,but to one person you may be the world.

1.4.4 了解文化冲突防雷区

由于中国人与西方人的生活习惯及表达方式不同，在雅思考试中一定要避免中式英语问题以及可能让考官费解的回答。

Example 1

Question:Do you live in a house or flat?

·这是在雅思实战中的高频题目，60%以上的考生会回答：I live in a house.考官会继续追问：Are you sure?考生一般会回答：Sure.There're more than 300 people in the house.很多中国考生会把house理解为“房子”，而对西方人来说house是“别墅”。考生一不小心，就会因文化差异这一雷区而“阵亡”。

·高分回答：I live in a flat where there's a sea of flowers in summer in the community.也可以补充一些细节让答案更加充分，如：Sometimes，I hang out with my neighbours to enjoy diverse outdoor activities，which is a fantastic way to ease off pressure.或者The place where I live has developed public transportation，for instance，subways，buses and taxis.

Example 2

Question:How do you like fast food?

·再来看一下这个高频真题。很多考生的第一反应是：No!They are garbage food.此刻考官眼前浮现的画面是热爱吃快餐的西方人正在埋头吃垃圾。因为garbage是“扔掉的、不可食用的垃圾”。而垃圾食品的正解是：junk food。此外，很多西方人的生活离不开快餐，如果过多贬低快餐，也可能会让考官反感，所以小伙伴们千万不要犯这种错误。

·高分回答：Actually,it is a pretty good choice to have fast food,especially for students and nine-to-fivers(上班族),who are tied up with their study and work.