温故而知新之名师盘点雅思口语

　　近年来作为一些老牌的留学国家，一些英联邦国家，美国、加拿大的一些院校，仍然受到同学们的追捧，热度丝毫不减，那么一个不错的雅思成绩对于大家选择一个更好的学校，或者是一个更喜欢的专业，对同学们来说其实提供了很大的帮助。下面，由雅思中国网海外考试研究中心资深专家贾若涵老师，为大家回顾一下2010年雅思口语考试题，和大家一起温故而知新，更好的备战雅思。

　　Question 1: Should children be taught arts and crafts in school?

　　Tips: 首先给出自己的观点;

　　然后从正反两方面阐述，分别说明原因;

　　适当用一些例子来支持自己的观点。

　　Answer: I think it’s a good idea in moderation. Arts and crafts are an important part of our cultural heritage/legacy(文化遗产)and can help keep creative children interested in school. But, on the other hand, there aren’t many jobs available in seal-carving(刻章)or knot-making(编中国结)so kids need time to study other subjects too.

　　Question 2: Compare running a small business to being an employee in a large company.

　　Tips: 需要从正反两方面进行比较;

　　正面可以说明自己创业的自由性;

　　反面可以说明自己创业的压力。

　　Answer: One advantage of being your own boss is that you can make your own hours and don’t have to be accountable(负有责任的)to anyone. You’re not just a cog in the wheel(无足轻重的人物)… you can run the show. On the other hand, it must be very stressful to be self-employed and just a step or two away from bankruptcy(破产).

　　Question 3: What challenges and difficulties do people face when they try to open a small business?

　　Tips: 根据创业流程来分析会遇到哪些困难，比如定位、建立顾客忠实度等等;

　　一般列举三个观点;

　　挑选其中一个进行详细阐述。

　　Answer: One of the main challenges for those who run small businesses would be carving out a niche for themselves(找到适合自己的位置). There’s so much competition, especially in China, that it’s difficult to stand out from the crowd. Once they’ve defined what makes them special, they still need to build customer loyalty(顾客忠实度). And keeping prices low, while assuring quality merchandise(品质商品;高质量的商品)is tricky but critical.

　　Question 4: What are the advantages of regular exercise?

　　Tips: 首先可以表明定期运动对健康的重要性。

　　然后可以简单的举例说明运动会对身体的哪些方面产生积极影响。

　　最后可以进一步说明定期运动对疾病具有积极的预防作用。

　　Answer: Exercise can invigorate(使…健康;使…精力充沛)you and make you look and feel better. Exercise on a regular basis(定期地)can be beneficial in many ways. First, there are the obvious physical advantages such as strength, endurance(耐力)and flexibility. There are also the not-so-obvious physical advantages such as the prevention of diseases and some kinds of cancer, and the reduction of hypertension(高血压).

　　Question 5: How important do you think it is to keep fit?

　　Tips: 可以通过例举现代生活中人们的种种不良生活习惯，从而达到说明运动在人们生活中的重要性，最后总结健康对我们生活的意义。

　　Answer: In today’s society, it is especially important to keep fit because more people are eating junk food and falling prey to(被…折磨)addictive(容易上瘾的;令人上瘾的)computer games instead of joining outdoor activities and eating a balanced diet(营养均衡的饮食). I think health is our most valuable possession and should be carefully guarded.

　　Question 6: Does advertising influence your shopping habits?

　　Tips: 首先说明广告在我们生活中扮演的作用;

　　其次说明广告在我们生活中产生的积极影响;

　　最后阐述自己对广告的看法。

　　Answer: I think advertising can have a very strong subliminal(潜意识的;下意识的)influence. I like to think that I choose clothes according to my person taste. But if I look back at old pictures, I can see that I chose items that were in vogue(时尚的;流行的)whether I realized it or not. I guess companies wouldn’t spend all that money on advertising if they didn’t think they could control what was trendy(时髦的;新潮的).

　　Question 7: Are brand name clothes important to you?

　　Tips: 首先表明自己对名牌的看法;

　　接着说明自己不追求名牌的原因;

　　最后表明自己对买衣服的态度。

　　Answer: A lot of people are obsessed with brand names but I really couldn’t care less about them. I think brand names are just an excuse to rip people off(敲竹杠). I do look for durability(耐穿性)and comfort, but it doesn’t matter to me if the clothes come from a second-hand shop(二手商店), mall(购物中心;商场)or boutique.

　　Question 8: Do you think sports and entertainment stars are heroes?

　　Tips: 分析明星们带给社会和公众的正负面影响，很多明星在生活上，言行上肆无忌惮，事实上造成了非常负面的影响，所以明星并不代表英雄。

　　Answer: I don’t think they’re the same at all. Just because someone is talented in one area, doesn’t mean we should put them on a pedestal(把他们当作偶像崇拜). And some stars really don’t live up to their reputations(名副其实). Endless scandals, drugs, shady(不正当的;可疑的)business deals and affairs(桃色事件)are all typical behavior for many superstars.

　　Question 9: How important is tourism in your hometown?

　　Tips: 首先说明一下自己家乡的情况，有哪些景点;

　　如果没有什么特别景点，也可以介绍一下周边;

　　最后说明旅游业的重要影响，比如促进经济发展。

　　Answer:

　　I come from a mid-sized city. It doesn’t have many historic(历史性的)or cultural sights but it’s a good jumping-off point(起点;出发点)for many scenic areas in the mountains nearby. Even though we don’t get a lot of visitors, I still think tourism, as a green industry(绿色产业), is very important for our economy.

　　Question 10: Does tourism have any negative effects?

　　Tips: 在给出肯定回答的同时，要注意说明前提是旅客过多;

　　然后列举两三个可能产生的负面影响。

　　Answer:

　　If the number of visitors isn’t carefully managed, then yes, tourism can have some negative effects. Over-crowding(过度拥挤)makes it hard for everyone to enjoy the sites and encourages littering. Too many souvenir shops(纪念品商店)can really spoil the atmosphere(破坏气氛;破坏氛围). And in some place, like nature reserves(自然保护区), too many tourists can scare away the animals.