IELTS Speaking Lecture

IELTS Speaking LectureLecture one

Introduction And PartⅠInterview

Teaching Objectives

To get the student to know the purpose of IELTS speaking section To get the student to know the format and scoring criteria of oral speaking

test. To enable the students to answer some general questions.

Teaching procedures

Introduction of IELTS Speaking Test Part one: general questions. Practices with specific topics of general questions.

Introduction of the teacher

Name E-mailPurpose of this course

I Introduction of IELTS Speaking Test

1.1 Purpose of IELTS Speaking Section

To see if you can speak socially with native speakers. For example: make friends,

To see if you has certain speaking skills. For example: describing, explaining, etc.

1.2 Format of Oral Speaking Test

Lasts 11 to 15 minutes Consists of 3 parts One examiner with one candidate

1.2.1 Part Ⅰ Interview Lasts 4-5 minutes. Contains 3 topics with 6-9 questions. About your personal information and some common topics.

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1.2.2 Part Ⅱ Individual long talk Lasts 3-4 minutes. (you speak for 1-2 minutes without interruption) Involves a topic card. You should make an oral presentation on a topic.1.2.3 Part Ⅲ Two way discussion Lasts 4-5 minutes Related to the topic card in stage 2. Give out 5-6 questions on a general issue. You should elicits yours explanations, analysis, comparison, opinions and

reasons.

1.3 Scoring Criteria

Fluency ( 1-9 ) YOUR SCORESVocabulary ( 1-9 ) (F+V+G+P)/4Grammar ( 1-9 )Pronunciation ( 2.4.6.8 )

1.3.1 A score of 4 in speaking test You are able to speak in some area, but lack of variety . You seldom use complex sentences, and make frequent grammatical

errors. This score occurs 2-3 times in 10 Chinese candidates.

1.3.2 A score of 5 in speaking test You can communicate your message and be understood. But your performance is inconsistent, sometimes struggle in speaking. 3-4 out of ten of you will be in this rage.

1.3.3 A score of 6 in speaking test You can use English competently, and often can handle complex

sentences. Sometimes use inappropriate and unsuitable languages. Small grammatical errors are made. 2-3 out of ten of you will receive this score.

1.3.4 A score of 7 in speaking test You are very comfortable in speaking all topics with barely any hesitation,

have no trouble in communicating with native speakers. You can talk in some depth about an issue. 1-2 out of ten Chinese candidates win this score.

1.3.5 A score of 8 in speaking test

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You speak with barely any mistakes, and are very easy to be understood. Your vocabulary is highly developed. This score occurs in 1 out of 20 candidates.

1.4 The skills improving your ability to deal with the IELTS

1.4.1 How to make your speaking fluently

Don’t hesitate DO NOT frequently use uhhh, errr, mmmh, yeah, oh right Don’t repeat Don’t be too slowly Don’t overuse discourse markers You can use simple words even structures to guarantee fluency

1.4.2 Use some mouthfillers to earn time I mean , you know , what I mean is… Talking of, speaking of, any way… It’s really an interesting question I’ve never thought about such questions, but let me think now….

1.4.3 What you can do if you can’t remember a word during the exam Paraphrase Change your word totally Find the synonyms Change the part of the word(adj.v.n.)

1.4.5 How to get higher score in terms of grammar Use more form of tense

通常大家在讲述经历或者例子的时候，会使用到过去时。可又非常容易出现

前后时态不一致等问题。所以，大家在每天临睡前用过去时复述自己一天做

的事情，会对过去时的运用很有帮助。

Use more Complex sentences Use more conjunctions

Some conjunctions can make your speaking fluently, logically and coherently .

Pick some for your use from the handout.

1.4.6 How to improve pronunciation?

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Phonetics, rhythm and intonations. Listening and imitating. It may be helpful if you practice British English. Stress is very important for pronunciations

Practice: product producer economy economic record compete competitor industry education vegetable

1.5 FAQ of IELTS Speaking

1.5.1 How formal should I be?It varies in different stages.

Stage 1 is slightly informal. Stage 2 is slightly more formal. Stage 3 is most formal.

1.5.2 How fast will examiners speak?The speed is not set.

They will set the speed according to what they believe is yours listening ability.

1.5.3 What if I am asked something I known nothing about?You should admit your lack of knowledge, but you still should try to say something.

1.5.4What if I don’t understand the question?

Ask again.

1.5.5 Will I be punished if I ask to repeat?

• No. But too much will be considered an issue in your assessment.

II Part one Interview

2.1 Process

Exchange greetings↓

Examiner introduce himself↓

Check the candidate’s name, ID, origin↓

3 topics of 1-4 questions

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2.2 Greetings

Good morning! / Good afternoon!— I’m your examiner.— I’m the candidate. (NO)

Nice to meet you. (YES) Glad to talk with you. (YES)

2.3 Some techniques for interview

2.3.1What kind of answer does examiner want to hear from you?

第一部分是导入部分,考官用比较简单的提问来达到让考生放松的目的,以便

能发挥自己的正常水平.

考生要注意:考官提问的目的是通过十几分钟的时间来了解你的语言能力,所

以考生回答问题的时候,要特别注意的一点是:你的答案并不重要,重要的是你

如何来组织自己的语言结构.

Sample:How often do you go shopping?

• Yes

• Yes, I like shopping(在重复考官的单词).

• Yes, I like shopping very much. shopping is a very common activity in our

daily life, and most of us have to go shopping at least once a week(答案和题

目的相关性不大).

• Yes, I am really fond of shopping(自己的单词).it is a good way to relax

yourself after I have been working for a long time, what’s more(用连词结构),I

think shopping is also a good way get more information about the fashion (说

出了理由,比较合理).

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2.3.2 Some useful patterns Do you like…

表答喜欢

• 1.My hobby is….• 2.I particularly like…..• 3.I go for…..• 4.My favorite …. Is …• 5.I am a ….fan• 6.I am fond of….• 7. I am much on…• 8…..interests me a lot.• 9.I am very keen on…• 10.Idon’t think I’ve seen anything I like better.• 11.I am crazy/mad about sth….• 12.I have passion for sth….• 13.I enjoy ….• 14.I am enthusiastic about….• 15. I have a strong inclination for ….

表达不喜欢

• 16.I don’t think much of it.我并不欣赏它.没有什么意思.

• 17.I dislike// hate// detest // loathe …• 18.I can’t understand how people like that kind of thing.• 19.Actually, I have no interest in it. • 20. I can’t stand /bear …• 21.I am/get sick and tired of…• 22.I am fed up with …

PracticeDo you like shopping?Do you like to go out in the evening?

How often do you …• If … I will …, if … I will …• I usually/ often/ normally/ frequently…• In most of the cases/ most of the time…• … but/sometimes/ in some cases…• whenever I can, I…

Practice

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How often do you go shopping?How often do you go out in the evening?How often do you go to the cinema?

2.3 Questions & Answers

2.3.1 Name What is your full name?

What is your family name/ last name?First name & last nameGiven name & family name

What’s the meaning of your Chinese name?You know my Chinese name is ____, which means/symbolizes/ represents/ stands for _____

What is your English name?You can call me ______My English name is ____I am_______My friends call me _________

Is your given name a common one in China?Yes, it’s quite ______(adj.common), many people use this name/have the same name as me ,

Yes, because it sounds_____(beautiful/ elegant).No, I think the reason might be____.

Notes Extend your answersDO NOT simply answer “yes” or “no”Extend your answer form 2-4 sentences, but no longer, by example reason It all depends

How do you go to school?• By bicycle.• By bicycle, because it’s quite economical, convenient and healthy.• By bicycle. Most university students do this. • It all depends. Mostly I’ll go by bicycle, but if it is rainy I ‘ll take a bus.

Practice: In your country, do people call each other by using English name?2.3.2 Study

Are you a student or are you with a job?

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I’m ____ student from ____school .I am studying ____ in ____

Find the words you need from the handout.

What is your major? Do you like it? Why?My major is ____I major in____I am in ____ majorI am follow up ____Right now I am study in ____

What do you think of your school / campus?I think my school is ____I find out the campus_____

beautiful interesting huge/large warm Add more details to support your idea.

What is your ideal job in the future?My ideal/dream job in the future is _____I am dreaming to be ___I’d like to become ____I have no idea about _____.

teacher doctor policeman businessman soldier official politics

What do you think of studying English?I think studying English is ____I find out studying English ____Express you idea that you like or dislike study English.

What’s your purpose of studying English?I study English for ____My purpose of ___is ____The reason why I study English is ____Different people have different opinions, for me/ as far as I’m concerned,

is ____find a good job, study abroad, travel, make friends…

How long have you been studying English?I have been studying English for almost____I studied English since ___(middle school)It has been __ years since I took English.

Practice: What are the difficulties in your English study?

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How is the sports facilities / dining hall / academic atmosphere in your school? What is the best way to study English?

2.3.3 Family life What do you usually do with your family?

Watching TVGo traveling /fishing/shoppingChatting/ talking about our daily lives/difficulties/ friends/ family plan

Are you important to your family?I suppose/think/ believe so. Because___I don’t know whether ____. I’ve never thought about this kind of question.

What do you think of big families? I don’t think it’s a ______these days, because it’s ______ to raise too

many children. Also, it will give the mother too much _____ .

I want to be a member of a big family. the reason is_____

Practice: Do you have any brothers or sisters?

Lecture Two

Teaching Objectives

To enable the students to answer some general questions. To get the student familiar with some topics.

Teaching Procedures

Practices with specific topics: Hometown, Night life, Animals, Music, Transportation.2.3.4 Hometown

Where is your hometown?I come from _____I am from ____My hometown is _____, a ____city/town in _____It is located/ lies in_____ of China/xx .It takes __hours to Wuhan by___.

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big, small, clean, beautiful, attractive

Do you like your hometown? Why?I love my hometown deeply for it’s_____I don’t think I like my hometown, because____

Is there anything special about your hometown?tourist spotsfoodweatherpeople history/culturebuildingpark/garden

What problems does your hometown face?pollutionpopulation explosioneconomical developmenteducation

2.3.5 Night life What do you usually do in the evening?

Watching TV/movie Play mahjong/poker Go shopping/dancing Go to the bar study/reading/ listening to music

Who do you usually spend your evening with?I usually __with my family memebers/friends

Practice: How often do you go out in the evening?

2.3.6 Pet-----animal-----wildlife Do you like animals? Why? What are the common pets in China?

dogs, cats, fish, rabbit,snake, lizard, pink pig, bird

Why many people like pet?Because____lovely, friendly, loyalty, helpful,

Add details

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Do you like pet or not? Why? No, in my eyes,____ dirty, cause disease, troublesome, waste money

2.3.7 Weather Which kind of weather do you like mostly?

sunny rainy snowy humid cloudy Why do you like this weather?

2.3.8 Music What do you think about music?

relaxing encouraging exciting sweet meaningful full of rhythm Do you like music?

2.3.9 Trip: Do you like traveling? why? Can you say something about your last trip?

Well, I went to _____(place) with___(someone)_____ago. It was a _____(adj./interesting/special/unique/wonderful) trip. It was a trip full of _____(adj./exciting experience)

Have you ever been to some interesting places?well, let me think, I think my trip to ____gave a ____(adj.)feeling. I love this trip because ____.

Find the words you need from the handout.

2.3.10 Transportation What are the means of transportation in your city?

bus, taxi, subway, light railway, bicycle, ferry, private car, mini-bus What is the most popular transport in your city?

Most people will choose to take___The top choice of the local people is _______ is the first choice.If people who___, they would choose __

NotesIf you meet some questions that you don't understand or although you understand it, you have no idea about the question. what you can do?You can ask the examiner to repeat the questions never more than three times in part one.

You can say:1.Well, actually, I have never think about it. so i don't think i can give you any

idea here.2.I am sorry I can't give you any answer here.

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3.I don't think I am familiar with it.

Lecture Three Part Two and topics about “object”

Teaching objectives

• Make the students have a general idea about the procedure of part 2.

• Make the students know how to make note.

• Teach them give special form of opening

• Teach them how to get around topics about “object”.

Teaching procedure

• Introduction of part 2

• How to make notes

• How to give your opening

• Topics about ”objects”

I. Introduction of part 2

1.1Requirements for this part:

Individual Long TalkLong Talk

No hints from examiner. 1 minute for preparation Topic Grammar

2 minutes for presentation Logic

1.2What’s the functions of sentences in Part 2?

1.Opening sentences1.Opening sentences2.Answers to the questions2.Answers to the questions3.Free topics3.Free topics4.Examples and experiences4.Examples and experiences

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Sample:

Describe a place where you often have meals.You should say:

Where it isWhom you go with How it is likes

and explain why it is your favorite

You will have to talk about the topics for 1-2 minutes.You have one minute to think about what you are going to say.You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Suggested AnswerToday, my topic is to describe my favorite restaurant. (topic sentence) Food is very important to everyone and sometimes it determines the health and life of us. I really care about what I eat because I have a sensitive stomach. (free topics) Some people may often go to different restaurants for a change but for me, I am the regular customer of a small restaurant, which is called “Home” on the Jianghan Road in Hankou. (answers to the question) As the name suggests, it’s a place with very cozy atmosphere and whenever I go there, I feel at ease. I went there with my friends last weekend; the waiter and waitress remembered my taste without any mistake, which made my friends amazed. They could tell that I am very particular about food and I don’t like ginger or garlic. (example and experience)

II. How to make notes during the 1-minute preparation time?

Sample:

Describe a city you enjoyed visitingYou should say:

Where it isWhen you went thereHow it was going

and you have to explain why you enjoyed it


2.1The first way to make notes

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Where: BeijingWhen: 4 years agoHow : 5 days,beautiful viewpoints,friendly peopleWhy: adj.+reasons

experiences

2.2 The seconds way to make notes

In my past life, I have been to many big cities in China, and they gave me

plenty of memorable experiences. Speaking of the most impressive one, I want to talk about my trip to Beijing,which is the politic, economic, and cultural center of China. and because of the attractive scenery there, there are many people both home and abroad visit there every year.

I went to Beijing about 4 years ago, it is the time I was just graduated from the university. and what’s more, there were still a long time before I stared my first job. you know I have been looking forward to visiting Beijing for a long time. so l decide to spend my holidays there.

第二种方法的精髓在于:为了让自己有话可说,把自己能说的都说上,保证自己

能够较流畅的说1分钟以上,考生不要只用一句话来回答每一个问题.尽可能的

把每个问题多多扩展开.

如果你觉得第二中方法的格式不适合自己,你也可以就用第一方法,但是记住第

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Beijing 4 years ago

5 days, beautiful viewpoints,friendly people

adj.+reasonsexperiences

In order to make sure that you can speak for two minutes,you’d better speak for 30 seconds for each field.Don’t answer the questions for only one sentence.

二种方法的精髓. 这种方法非常的适合于遇到自己完全不熟悉的卡片的情况

下.

Practice: card 1Describe the best gift you have got in your life

You should say:What it isWho gave it to youWhat it likes

and you have to explain why it is the best for you


Card 2:

Describe a well-known building in your hometown or a city that you have visited.

You should say: What the building is and where it is located What it is made of What it was used for and what it is used for now

and explain what some of the features of the building are.


III.How to give your opening

3.1Structure

1.Well, to describe …I’d like/I choose/I want to talk about…2.As far as …is concerned, I’d like/I choose/I want to talk about…3.You know I have a lot of…,but I still couldn’t help mentioning…/and the

most impressive (adj.) one is…4. Talking of …, I can vividly (adv.) remember that…5. There are a lot of important …in my life. They might be …, ….. however,

the most important … in my life is …6. I have experienced many unforgettable …in my life. But the one which

impressed me most is …

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7. Speaking of …, I’d like to say something about …, which is…8. I have a lot of ... There are various types of …, but I still can’t help

mentioning …which is …9. Among so many … I’d like to take … as an example, which is…

IV. The first category :objects

Describe the best gift you have got in your lifeYou should say:

What it isWho gave it to youWhat it likes

and you have to explain why it is the best for you


4.1 How to organize?

• Open sentence to tell the examiner what you are going to talk about.• Give an outward introduction to the object if it is necessary.• Give your answers to the questions followed the topic on the card.

Remember to enrich your answers by using examples.• Talk about the significance ,function, role it plays in your life.• Give a story or example here to support your idea in the forth step.

4.2 Give an outward introduction to the objects

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• 新旧： new in fashion old worn-out second-hand out of fashion

• 大小： large / medium / small-sized

• 形状： in the shape of round( 圆的 ) flat （扁的） oval（椭圆

的）lozenge（菱形的） square（正方形的） rectangle（长方形的）

• 颜色： yellow blue grey red green pink (粉红色) purple (紫色)

turquoise (青绿色) beige (米色) Brown (棕色) tan (黄褐色)

• 产地： be made in home-made hand-made

• 质地： soft hard smooth rough crude silk cotton paper plastic

nylon metal golden silver

4.3Answer pattern:

I have received a lot of gifts of various types in my life. But if you ask me to describe the best gift I got, I still can’t help mentioning _____ which was given by ____ when _____. (Open sentence to tell the examiner what you are going to talk about.) It looks as same as many other _____// it is looks very special because_____ (Give an outward introduction to the object if it is necessary) . But for me, it is ____/it gives me___/it is just like a ____in my life.(Talk about the significance, function, role it plays in your life) I remembered ______ (Give a story to support your idea) .Reference answer:

I have received a lot of gifts of various types in my life. But if you ask me to describe the best gift I got, I still can’t help mentioning a notebook which was given by my Chinese teacher when I just graduated from senior high school. (Open sentence to tell the examiner what you are going to talk about) It looks as same as many other notebooks available in the stationary, with simple red cover. (Give an outward introduction to the object if it is necessary) But for me, it is really something special. On the second page of it, he wrote: “To my best student. Remember life sometimes is sunny, sometimes is rainy. But do keep smiling. Your smile is so sweet. It can conquer any difficulties in life.” (Enrich your answers by using examples ) Whenever I feel difficulties in my life, work or study, I like to take this notebook out and read those encouraging words. These words give me confidence and help me to overcome difficulties. (Talk about the significance, function, role it plays in your life) I still clearly remember when I was in college I once failed CET 4. I felt very unhappy. It was the words on the notebook which encouraged me and gave me enough confident to

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pass the exam the next time. (Give a story to support your idea) Now, whenever I meet difficulties I always think of the notebook which is the best gift I have ever received.

4.4 Practice

Describe a photographYou should say:

When you took itWhat it is about

and you have to explain why it is the special for you


4.4.2 Practice1:

Describe something you are good at You should say:

What it is When you began to learn it What troubles and funs you had during the process and explain the reasons why you like it


Answer pattern: To talk about something I am good at,well I think I have to tell you

____,because I am not only good at it,but also I could get a lot of fun from it. (Open sentence to tell the examiner what you are going to talk about) I began to learn it when ____. it took me plenty of time when I start to learn it.and the problems came to me, _____. (Give your answers to the

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questions). meanwhile,I learn something during the process I learn it.______. (Talk about the significance, function, role it plays in your life). I still clearly remember____ (Give a story to support your idea) .

4.4.3 Pratice2:

Describe an item of cloth or jewelry you wear in occasional situations.You should say:

What it is In what situation you wear it How you feel when you wear it

and you have to explain why you like to wear it in occasional situations


Men’s Wear

The Suit 一套衣服

• suit 套装

• jacket 外套

• shirt 衬衣

• tie 领带

• vest 马甲

• swallowtail 燕尾服

Casual Wear 便装

• sport jacket / sport coat 猎装

• sweater 毛衣或羊毛衫

• slacks / pants 裤子

• sport shirt 运动衫

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• belt 皮带

• jeans 牛仔裤

Colors 颜色

brown 棕色 gray 灰色 tan 黄褐色

Patterns 图案、花样

checked 棋盘花 paisley 涡旋纹 solid 纯色 plaid 方格

striped 斜纹、条纹

Women’s Wear

The Suit and Dress 套装和礼服

• suit 套装

• jacket 外套

• skirt 裙

• blouse 女衬衫

• handbag 女用拎包

• dress 礼服

• clutch bag 无带手提包

• formal evening dress 晚礼服

Casual Wear 便装

• blazer 便上装

• slacks 便裤

• shoulder bag 挎包

• sweat shirt 线衫

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• shorts 短裤

Colors 颜色

pink 粉红色 purple 紫色 turquoise 青绿色 beige 米色

Patterns 花样

print 印花 flowered 带花的 polka dot 圆点花纹

Men’s and Women’s Wear

• Coat 上装 hat 礼帽

• glove 手套 cardigan 开衫

• loafer 平底便鞋 sneaker 运动鞋

• sandal 凉鞋 boot 靴子

Jewelry 珠宝

• Chain 链 bracelet 手镯

• ring 戒指 barrette 发夹

• earring 耳环 necklace 项链

• pearls 珍珠项链 pin 别针

• money clip 钱夹 key ring 钥匙圈

• cuff link 衬衣袖夹 tiepin 领带别针

• gold 金（戒指） silver 银（戒指）

Accessories (女士) 装饰品

• briefcase 公文包

• tote bag 大手提包

• attaché case 手提皮箱

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• change purse 零钱包

• wallet 皮包

• scarf 围巾

• handkerchief 手帕

4.4.4Practice 3

Describe a book or story you have read before You should say: What is the book/story’s name is When you read it What it talks about? and you have to explain why you like to read it.


Lecture Four

Speaking Section Part II

people and places

Teaching Objectives

• To get familiar with the cue cards about people and places.• To enable the students to organize talk about people.• To enable the students to organize talk about places.

Teaching procedure:

• Make the students have a general idea about the procedure of part 2.• Teach them how to get around topics about “People”• Teach them how to get around topics about “Place”

I. People card

人物是雅思口语考试第二部分中的常见话题，也是比较活跃的话题之一。所有

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的人物话题大致可以归为以下几类：

成功的人.可以套用的话题还有：老师、名人、邻居、崇拜的人、影响你的家庭成

员等）

年长的人.（可以套用的话题还有：老人、去世的家庭成员等）

大众的人.（可以套用的话题还有：冒险的人、陌生人、快乐的人、拜访你的朋

友）

年幼的人.（小孩）

1.1 Sample

Describe an old person who influenced you.You should say:

Who he/she isWhen you got to know him/her

How you got to know him/herAnd explain why he /she influenced you.

You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes if you wish.Reference Answer The card reminds me of a famous nurse. Her name was Florence

Nightingale. She was British. Nowadays, a lot of prizes for nurses are named after her. I got to know about her when I was reading a book about famous and admirable people in the word. She is remembered throughout the world for her heroic, almost superhuman labors during the War. She dealt with hospitals, the health of the British soldiers as well as the health of the working people. The school of Nursing stands supreme among her magnificent achievements. We now know that the profound reforms needed in hospitals of all kinds, and in every phase of our common lives with its everyday human needs, are dependent upon her. Almost all modern nursing systems and techniques we know today can be traced back to her. She took 38 women to Turkey to nurse wounded and sick British soldiers in the war. This was the first time the government had allowed women to do this. With her patience and loving heart, many soldiers were saved, but she suffered from some psychological disease for the rest of her life. She became not only the first modern war nurse and nurse commander but its first documented psychological casualty. Even when she was old, she was

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working hard in the hospital. I was deeply impressed by her when I was reading her biography. She not only encouraged me to devote to my work but also inspired me to make some innovations to my work.

1.2 How to organize?• Open sentence to tell the examiner who you are going to talk about.• Give your answers to the questions followed the topic on the card. Reme

mber to enrich your answers by using examples.• Talk about a story or something the person had done.• Talk about the reason why you choose to talk about this person.

1.3 Exercise 1

Describe a child you are familiar with.You should say:

What his or her name isHow old he/she isWhat his/her hobby is

And explain whether you like him/her and why.

You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes if you wish.

Answer Pattern I want to tell you something about ______________. (open your speaking

by answer the first question. )He is about ____ years old now, and he _____________. (answer the second question and enrich the answer) When he was about four years old, he began to learn ________________.(answer the third question) Last year, he ________________. (give an example to illustrate his hobby) He also likes to ____________.(enrich the answer to the third question) Besides, ______________.(say some virtue of the child as the answer to the last question)

Reference AnswerI want to tell you something about my neighbor's boy. He is about eight years old now, and he is studying at a primary school. When he was about four years old, he began to learn to play the piano, and he spent much time that every day. Last year, he won a national prize for playing the piano, which gives him more motivation in practice. He also likes to entertain his friends. His parents want him to have more opportunities to enjoy his childhood. On weekends, the little boy is encouraged to invite his classmates or neighbors to come. They can enjoy the games that they like. Besides, the little boy is also very polite. Whenever he meets us, he says hello to us first and holds the

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door for us. When I visit his home, he offers some fruits and snacks. He will not have snacks until those who are older have taken their share. Every time I meet him in the elevator, he greets me with a lovely smile. He tells me something interesting about what has happened. He is really cute.

1.4 Exercise 2

Describe your neighbor You should say:

Who he/she isWhen you got to know him/herWhat’s your feeling towards him/her

And explain whether you like him/her and why


Answer Pattern In my life, I have met many people. Some of them have . Others

, one of whom is . (Open your speaking by answer the first question.) I have known him since I moved to . (Answer the second question) Although he is quite busy, he doesn’t hesitate to give me help whenever I need it. He . (Answer the third question) I still remember when I was in junior high school I once . (Give an example to illustrate) We share a lot of common interests too, which means

. (Enrich your answer)

Reference Answer In my life, I have met many people. Some of them have escaped from my mind quickly. Others have left deep impressions on me, one of whom is a person of great importance to me. He is my neighbor named Wang Gang. I have known him since I moved to the building. He is a man in his mid-40’s with a pair of glasses. He looks, as he is, quite intellectual. We have been friends for many years. He is the manger of a company. Although he is quite busy, he doesn’t hesitate to give me help whenever I need it. He is such a kind, supportive and optimistic person. He influenced the development of my character. I still remember when I was in junior high school I once failed a math exam. I felt so unhappy. Wang Gang came to me and said, “Cheer up, girl. Though you failed in this exam, I am sure you will pass the next one since I know that you are always a diligent girl. You should have confidence in yourself.”

From that moment on, I was determined not to make him feel

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disappointed with my efforts. I studied harder. And finally I achieved an ideal score in math. We share a lot of common interests too, which means that I can always talk with him about many things. I really respect him.

1.5 Exercise 3

Describe one of your family member: You should say:

Who he/she is how is your relationship with him/her What’s your feeling towards him/her And explain whether you like him/her and why


II Place

地点在雅思口语考试中经常出现。在目前的考试中，地点主要可以归结为两类

大地点：一般在室外，如旅游去过的地方、城市、河流、湖泊、建筑物等。

小地点：一般在室内，如房间、购物地点、学校等。

2.1 Sample:

Describe your favorite cityYou should say:

How you got to know the cityWhat things there are to see in this cityWhat is special about this city

Explain why you would like to live in this city


Answer Pattern

I would like to describe my favorite city ._____________（Open your

speakingby answer the first question.）If you’d like to tour Shanghai, I

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strongly recommend you to visit __________ （Answer the second question

and enrich your answer）Compared with other cities in China, Shanghai is

more ____________ (Answer the third question and give an example) I feel really lucky to live and work ____________.(Answer the fourth question) Reference Answer I would like to describe my favorite city. I have been to a lot of cities in China and abroad, but Shanghai is my favorite city. Actually, Shanghai is my hometown. I was born and raised in Shanghai. My family is still in Shanghai. I was also educated in Shanghai so you can see that I am very familiar with this city. If you’d like to tour Shanghai, I strongly recommend you to visit the Bund and the Oriental Pearl Tower. They are supposed to be the symbols of Shanghai. In Nanjing Road and Huaihai Road, you can buy whatever you want as long as you have enough money in your pockets. That’s why Shanghai gets its nickname “Shopping Paradise”. Compared with other cities in China, Shanghai is more modern, more fashionable. It’s a city full of challenges as well as opportunities. I feel really lucky to live and work in Shanghai. That’s why Shanghai is my favorite city.

2.2 Exercise 1

Describe a visit to a bookshopYou should say:

Where the bookshop is locatedWhat the bookshop looks likeWho are the people you see at this bookshop

And explain why you go to this particular bookshop


Answer Pattern

I often visit a (second hand) bookshop located in ______________ （Open

your speaking by answer the first question.） From the outside it is a very

ordinary shop. (Answer the second question and give and example) I actually don’t look very closely at people who ___________ (Answer the third question) I like going to this bookshop because ___________ . (Answer the fourth question and enrich your answer)

Reference Answer

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I often visit a second hand bookshop located in the street not far from the main center. From the outside it is a very ordinary shop. At first I did not realize it was a bookshop. It is not a big shop. In fact everything is very crowed inside. There is a table in the centre of the room filled with books and the shelves around the walls are lined with books. While the books are organized into sections and there are books written in Chinese, English and other languages, it is the type of shop where you have to search for books. There is not much room for people to move between the table and the bookshelves. I usually have to squeeze close to the table or shelves to let other people move past me while I’m searching for a book. I actually don’t look very closely at people who came to visit this shop as I am too busy looking for books. Sometimes I see foreigners in this shop, but not as often as I do in the foreign language bookshops.I like going to this bookshop because I can buy books there more cheaply than I can at other bookshops. I also enjoy searching for the books and am often surprised and very pleased with what I find. I don’t find a book to buy on every visit there, but I keep going back to the shop because I hope to find another unexpected book.

2.3 Exercise 2

Describe a place where you often have meals.You should say:

Where it isWhom you go with How it is likes

And explain why it is your favorite


Lecture Five:

Part Two Experiences, Favorites and Others

Teaching objectives:

• To get familiar with the cue cards about experiences, favorites and others.

• To enable the students to organize talk about experiences.

• To enable the students to organize talk about favorites.

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• To enable the students to organize talk about others

Teaching procedure:

• Give the samples of experiences and analyze

• Practice the exercises of favorites

• Give the samples of favorites and analyze

• Practice the exercises of favorites

• Practice the exercises of others

I. Introduction of “experience”1.1 Introduction

谈论经验的卡片是雅思口语考试中最好谈论的一类卡片,谈论所经历的重点就

是谈论一件事情:a story.而在前面的三类卡片中,学生已经围绕一些卡片讲了一

些故事.这样就可以把经历类卡片和其它三类的卡片合并同类项了.

例如:以前准备过一个卡片是:describe a family member. 其中你谈到了发生在

你和你妈妈之间的一件有趣的事情.现在你拿到的新卡片是:describe an intere

sting experience happened in your family ,那么这两个卡片就是一个卡片了.

考试的时候灵活运用就行了.

1.2 Sample 1

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You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes if you wish.

Describe an interesting experience in your family. You should say: When it happened What happened Who experienced it together with you and discuss why it was an interesting experience

Answer Pattern 1.2 Well, to talk about an interesting experience in my family, I would like to say

something about . (Open your speaking by answer the first question) I still clearly remembered .(Answer the second question and enrich your answer) , among whom there were my parents and all my relatives . (Answer the third question and enrich your answer) And everyone danced for the great celebration. At last, a rich banquet followed. Music, dancing, and delicious food. (Give an example and answer the fourth question)

Reference Answer:1.2 Well, to talk about an interesting experience in my family, I would like to say

something about my sister’s wedding party, which is very impressive. I still clearly remembered when I attended the wedding party last October, everything was wonderful. The bride, my sister was beautiful, and the bridegroom was handsome. The place where the party held was just right for a wedding. Although it was not the first time I attended a wedding party, I was just so excited and found it interesting because it was my sister’s wedding. The party was held in a garden which made the party more romantic, more like a fairy tale. In the party, the bridegroom shared their interesting love stories with all the guests, among whom there were my parents and all my relatives. They all came to the party and gave their best wishes to the new couples for their forever love. And everyone danced for the great celebration. At last, a rich banquet followed. Music, dancing, and delicious food. Oh, what an interesting experience in my family. I will forever remember the special day.

1.3 Sample 2

How to organize?

对于这张卡片, 我们首先要明确的其内容可以分为:

• 告知要讨论的主题(main topic)

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You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make some notes if you wish. .

Describe how you learned a foreign language You should talk about: When you began to learn it What troubles you had

What fun you had and explain what motivated you most during the experience

• 提示要展开的三个细节(three details)

• 进一步延展的副主题(a further topic)

考生在进行个人表述时首先要引出主题,然后展开三个细节,最后充分表达或

结实提示卡中延展的副主题.一个有效的做法是:考生要善于简洁引用提示卡

中的用语来引出每一个部分里自己的观点,然后用事实来支持观点.

Answer Pattern 1.3 Most chinese people begin the English education when but I bega

n to study it when (answer the first question and enrich the answer) at that time, I did not well. (answer the second question and

enrich the answer)Later when I went to school, my english and I got a lot of (answer the third question and enrich the answer ) My vanity was and my interest was

because I want to (say what motivated you most )then, I could______(Give a story or details to support your idea) .

Reference Answer:1.3 Most Chinese people begin the English education when they hey are in the

middle school, but I am an exception. my parents were fully aware of the importance of English and they asked me to study English when I was 5 years old. At that time, I did not speak Chinese very well, and I did not understand why my parents asked me to learn it, but I just followed their instructions because I wanted to make them happy.

Later when I went to school, my English was the top one in my class and the teacher always asked me to tell English stories to my classmates. My vanity was motivated and my interest was aroused. I spent more time reading and writing in English. Later my father took me to other countries, I realized that English was useful for communication in other countries. And I really want to grasp the language. Now I go to pubs once a week, I can chat with native speakers of English freely.

1.4 Practice:

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You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make note if you wish.You can make some notes if you wish.

Talk about something you were proud of. You should say:

what it was how it happened

how you felt about it and explain why you were proud of it.

Helpful ideas and useful words and expressions Something you were proud of:• Good writing skills—got quite a few published; won the first prize several times; clear writing, good organization, impressive examples• Sprinter—could finish 100 meters within 13 seconds; hold breath, watch steps and accelerate steadily• Amateur photographer—won a few prizes in photo contests; bring camera everywhere I go; understand and use natural light; make a few works of arts

• Cooking Cantonese food—select good ingredients; use a wok; practice

makes perfect

• Good mechanic— repairing bicycle and cars, fixing broken things;

patience and practice are the key; never give up easily; a sense of achievement

• Chinese calligraphy— hold an exhibition of my works of art; follow a guide

book; studying and imitating the model day by day; a lot of understanding about the beauty of Chinese calligraphy

II. Introduction of “Favorite” 2.1 Introduction

喜好类是雅思口语考试第二部分中的常见话题，也是比较活跃的话题之一。

通过前面几讲的学习,我们不难发现当谈论到自己某种喜好时,可以转换前几

讲里面的内容(some things, places, people, etc. )例如我们在讨论到喜欢类

时的题目为 My Favorite Chinese Festival,我们可以将它转化为以前在谈论

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Some things 时遇到的题目A Chinese Traditional Festival即可.但切忌生搬

硬套.

2.2 Sample 1

Answer Pattern2.2 Well, when talking about my favorite TV programme, I’d like to

name_____________.(open your speaking by answer the first question. ) It is hosted by_____________,who_____________

(answer the first question and enrich the answer). The show features _____________. The focus of the show is to_____________. Regular segments of the show feature _____________(answer the second question and enrich the answer ). I am quite keen on the show and I often watch it_____________(answer the third question ) since it is_____________(state the reasons why you are attacted by it ) Reference Answer2.2

Well, when talking about my favourite TV programme, I’d like to name Squawk Box.It is hosted by Mark Haines, a veteran financial news broadcaster who joined CNBC in 1998. The show features some of the most famous names in the financial news broadcast business, including David Faber, Joe Kernen ,Maria Bartiromo and Steve Liesman.

The focus of the show is to provide, prior to and just after the opening bell, an overview of those financial news events that are likely to impact the markets. Regular segments of the show feature interviews with top CEO’s, money managers, and analysts. Dave Ferber and Joe Kieren focus on stocks that are likely to make significant moves then trading opens. I am quite keen on the show and I often watch it every weekend since it is crisp, fast-paced and often quite witty and entertaining.

2.3 Practice:

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You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make note if you wish.

Describe your favorite TV programme You should say: who produced it what it is about How often you watch it and explain why it attracts you so much

Helpful ideas and useful words and expressionsWhere is it published and who buys it?

• Yangcheng Evening by a local media group in Guangzhou; people who

are interested in social news and local events;

• Journal of the Wall Street produced in New York; most famous

international specialized journals; people interested in international and regional economic affairs and situations;

• Mirrors produced in London; best-selling newspapers; whose interested in

news and celebrities, gossips, girls, anything that is sensationalWhat contents does it generally provide?

• News (home, international); editorials representing the newspaper’s

viewpoint; business

• Columnists; opinions and letters

• Sports; leisure and entertainment; fashion and style

• Review (books, movies and music); advertisements

Answer Pattern2.3 The only sport that I ever really, really enjoyed was ________________

(open your speaking by answer the first question). It’s the only sport that I played when I was ________________, and it’s the only sport that I continued ________________. On very rare occasions, I go to ____________.(answer the first question and enrich the answer)

What makes the sport interesting? Perhaps it is the fact

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Describe your favorite newspaper or magazine. You should say: Where it is published and who buys it What contents it generally provides How often you read it and explain why it attracts you so much.

________________(answer the second question and enrich the answer) Everybody knows how many people to play it—____________(answer the third question )

The object is to ________________(say the general procedure to play the game)

Reference Answer2.3 The only sport that I ever really, really enjoyed was football, football in the

sense of soccer. The Americans call it soccer; the English call it football. It’s the only sport that I played when I was younger, and it’s the only sport that I continued watching until now. Of course, now I don’t practice it anymore. On very rare occasions, I go to the stadium to see the games live.

What makes the sport interesting? Perhaps it is the fact that it’s so popular all over the world . Everybody knows how to play soccer—it takes twenty two people divided into two teams.

The object is to kick the ball, from one player to the other, until eventually one of the players kicks the ball into the goal which means the team has scored one point. That is the general aspect of the game. There are more detailed rules that have to do with when the ball goes out of the field, what side of the field that ball goes out, and things of that sort. Of course, that sport is very well known and has lots of fans all over the world, as everybody knows, and that is what makes it so interesting to me.

III. Introduction of “others”

除了以上几讲我们讨论的话题外,还有一些话题属于综合类型.我们把它们分

为Others.这种卡片谈论起来方法和其他的卡片是一样的.

3.1 Sample:

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Describe a relaxation method You should say: What it is How you like it How you feel when you use this method

and explain why it is special to you

Answer Pattern 3.1 I think the best relaxation method is to .(Open your speaking by answer the first question) In this way, I can , (Answer the second question and enrich your answer) I do it everyday because .(Answer the third question and enrich your answer) It also offers me and I will be refreshed and have more • . (Give an example to illustrate and answer the fourth question)

Reference Answer 3.2 I think the best relaxation method is to meditate in a quite place. I can experience a brilliant moment of my self. In the evening, I will sit quietly and think about all of my accomplishments (great and small) for the week. I will congratulate myself. I will think that I am such a wonderful person. I will find ways to mentally celebrate my successes. In this way, I can boost my self-esteem and find my place of triumph in the midst of the madness. I do it everyday because daily relaxation reduces frustration, stress and anxiety. It also offers me at least some opportunities to unwind and escape from the speed of everyday life. After doing meditation, I will be refreshed and have more courage to devote to the second day. Meditation is important because it keeps me far from the noise of modern cities. I have some moments for myself. I feel enjoyable whenever I do it.

3.2 Practice:

Answer Pattern3.2If I could one day have a lot of money I will________ (Open your speaking by answer the first question and enrich your answer by giving an example.) And I also want to buy . (Answer the second and third questions) Owning a large sum of money is the dream of everyone because . (Answer the last question and enrich your answer)

Reference Answer 3.2

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You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make note if you wish

Talk about if you have a lot of money You should say: Whom might you share with What might you buy What else might you do

Do you think it is good if you could get a lot of money

If I could one day have a lot of money after winning the football pools, I will use it to study abroad. Both of my parents were fully aware of the importance of learning English. They tried to motivate my interest of studying English when I was very young and decided to send me to study abroad lately. But you know, studying abroad needs large amounts of money, which is incredible for my family, because my parents are just common workers with very small salary. Actually I don’t want to use the money which has been saved little by little by them in the past ten years. So, if I can luckily get the money, I will use it instead of the money from my parents to go abroad.

And I also want to buy my parents the best clothes, the best house ,and the best car,

which can make their life better. Owning a large sum of money is the dream of everyone

because you can get whatever you want. But remember, don’t be a slave to the money,

and you will definitely enjoy your life better.

这张卡片不讲,让学生课后看一看,7-8分的水平是什么样的

3.3 Sample

Reference Answer 3.3 Well, different people have different ideas about the lifestyle. In

modern societies, most people are in favor of living in big cities, they believe there will be a better environment to live in and work. There is no doubt that a big city has many social, educational and cultural facilities —public libraries, universities and colleges, museums, art galleries, clubs, etc. it also has a wide variety of big stores, restaurants, theatres and other forms of entertainment.

On the other hand, some people prefer to live in the country if possible.

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Compare the city life as opposed to country life. You should mention: The convenience of the city Attractions of the country Disadvantages of both

and discuss which lifestyle you prefer and why.

They really don’t understand why so many villagers are flocking to cities in recent years. They just don’t care too much about so-called good facilities. They say the living conditions in big cities are not good at all. There is serious air pollution, ceaseless noise, heavy traffic and more crime. Moreover, since the urban population is expanding, there is an increasing demand for accommodation. When it comes to the country, people can be very close to nature. The air is fresh and the sun shines on you warmly; instead of noise, you hear the singing of birds, which makes you relaxed and happy. Life in the country is so great, cozy and colorful.

As far as I am concerned, I prefer to have a city life as most people do. Modern people can easily adapt themselves to city life; noise, traffic, violence, etc. are hardly noticeable. I believe that country life is dull and inconvenient. It’s quite enough to visit the countryside at weekends. Actually we modern people are too sophisticated for simple country pleasures. We need more opportunities to meet a variety of interesting people; we need more opportunities to get better jobs and fulfil our ambitions and dreams. And in big cities there is greater range of jobs for us to choose. I suppose this is one of the most important reasons why so many people want to in big cities.

Lecture six

Part 3 Follow-up question

Teaching Objectives

• Make the students have a general understanding about part 3.

• Teach them the skills helping them giving answers

• Introduce the question types to the students, and make them know how to

answer each type of question.

Teaching procedure:

• Give a brief introduction about part three• The skills that helps them give answers• Introduce the question types, in this part, useful expression and sentence pattern are given to help you form your answer.

I. Brief introduction about part three

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1.1 Introduction

• About 4-5 minutes

• The questions in this part follow up your topic in part two.

• The questions in this part is not about yourself, but about the world around

you.Sample:

part 3T opic 1: Fast Food Is fast food popular in china? why? Why has fast food become so popular over the last 30 years. Could you compare fast food with traditional meals? How can we stop young people eating so much fast food?T opic 1: Food Problems What are some of the problems that some countries have with food

production? Could you suggest any way to solve these problems? What other problems can you predict happening in terms of food in the next

50 years? Could you compare method of food production and distribution today with

that of 50 years ago?

• Examiner will confirm your speaking English lever in this part.

• You should not only answer the questions fluently, but also logically.

1.2 How to get higher score in this part:

• Give more than 3 idea to each question• Give some link words to demonstrate your sequence.

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You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you are going to say. You can make note if you wish

Describe your favorite restaurant You should say: Where the restaurant is and how you found it What type of food it serves How often you go there and explain exactly why you like this restaurant so much

•first second third…. •firstly secondly thirdly… •I’d like to begin with/by telling you that… •and then… •moving on to … •next… •finally… at last…in the end…• Your answers should be relevant to examiner’s questions

1.3 The skills helping you give answers in part 3

• Give delaying answers How to give delaying answers 1.31 Give comment on the question e.g. 1.Well,this is a very good/hard/complicated/important/adj. question. 2.Actually, it’s difficult to say… 3.It’s quite a big issue… 4.It is a kind of question that I have never think about. but if you really

want me to say something,… 1.32 Repeat some parts of the examiner’s question e.g. 1.Well,to talk about the deference between A and B, I think the first one might be… 2. Well, I will have to think about that/it if…

3.I am not sure, I will just have to find out why…

• Convert abstract into specific Well, this is really a big issue. maybe I could answer your question by

telling you something happened in my life/around me.• Use examples / personal experience I’d like to answer your question by telling you a example/instance/one of my

experience.

II. Questions types• Comparison• Problems and solutions• Advantages and disadvantages • Viewpoints• Importance• Influence• Predicting• Condition(if…)• Your or people’s choice• Causes and reasons• Others

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2.1 Comparison

这是第三部分中考得最多的题型之一.

比较分为两种:

1.横向比较:比较同一时间点上两者的区别

eg.what is the deference of shopping habit between men and women?

2.纵向比较:比较两者在不同时间点上的区别

eg. What is the deference of Chinese family structure between 30 years ago and now?

How to answer:

请你比较 A和 B的区别

方法一:点点比较法

A和 B在第一点上的区别是___,第二点上…

方法二:叙述比较法

先把 A的特点说完再说 B的特点.

考官更倾向于第一种方法.

Sample:What are the differences of shopping habit between men and women?Sentence pattern: Yea,there are some differences between them, to talk about the first

difference, I think comparatively speaking _______,because_____.secondly,

A _____,but B_____.the next difference lies in, unlike A___,B_____.Reference answer: Yea,there are some differences between them, to talk about the first

difference, I think comparatively speaking women love shopping more than men, the reason might be it is a kind of nature of women I guess.Secondly,women always like to walk around before giving a decision to what they really want to buy ,but most of men are purpose-oriented shopper. The next difference lies in the item they buy, unlike men, women usually buy something that could make them much more beautiful, but men care about something like computer,DVD,MD…

Practice: What is the deference of Chinese family structure between 30 years

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ago and now?Sentence pattern: Yea,there are some differences between them.Talking about the biggest

differences,I think it is should be______. __A___,to compare this with B, you will find that _B_.

Anther difference lies in ___.__A__,whereas __B__. Find the expressions you need from the handout if it is necessary.2.2 problems and solutions e.g. what are the problems caused by…? how to solve/settle…?Sample: What are the problems caused by the development of automobile industry? and how to solve them?Sentence pattern: Actually, in our daily life, the problems caused by ___ are really serious //obvious//severe//worthy v+ing. And //talking about//speaking of//as far as…is concerned the most +adj. one, I think it must be//should be...

because… meanwhile/at the same time, the problem that…should also be considered. And the reason is…How to solve the problems?To solve /settle/tackle these problems,we need efforts both government and individual.1.the G should emphasize the ____problem.2.take more effective measures to control …//put something under the control.3.pass new laws/regulations/policies to…4.it is necessary to strengthen//enhance the management of sth.5.restrict…//put restriction to6.punish//fine//give fine(penalty) to those who break the laws/rules.7.provide a financial help to those…8.should enhance the people’s awareness of sth. 9.G should give priority to sth.10.G should also depend on the non-governmental sector,they play an important role in the process of tackling the problems.Individual: 1.every one of us should be fully aware of …2.make efforts to do sth.3.show more concern//pay more attention to4.provide understanding to those who…2.3 Advantages and disadvantages Useful expressions:•The good side about __ is___,and the bad side is___.•The positive factor is___,and the negative factor is____.

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•As every coin has its two sides/there are always two sides to everything,…•In conclusion/in a word/anyway,the advantages overweight disadvantages .Practice:•What is the advantages and disadvantages of a family with several children?sentence pattern:As every coin has its two sides,a big family with more than one child has its positive side as well as its negative side. Speaking of the positive side,I think it might be_____,because____.on the other hand, it has its own negative side, that is _____,the reason is____.in conclusion,___ overwights _____.• What is the drawbacks of eating in the restaurant ?

其他的题型的有关表达方式已经在 handout中列出来了.学生可以在自己训练的

时候有选择的用于自己的语言中去.

III More Abstracted QuestionsHow can people be trained to be strong-minded by failure?A sample answer:

Failure is a common thing in our daily life. But some people lose hope in failure, believing that the doomsday is drawing near. Some people don’t take failure seriously-they just let it be; while some others learn much from failure and we therefore see the light of hope through what they fail. What really counts is not failure itself, but what we think of failure and what we do after failure.

As long as we don’t give up and believe in ourselves, in the meantime, learn something from failure, we can survive all the problems before us. Therefore, believing in “failure is the mother of success”,we can become strong-minded.

Sample structure _____ is a common thing in our daily life. But ____ lose hope in ______,

believing that the doomsday is drawing near. Some people don’t take ______seriously- they just let it be , while some others learn much from ______and we therefore see the light of ___ through what they ____. What really counts is not_____itself, but what we think of ____ and what we do after____.

As long as we don’t give up and believe in ourselves , in the mean time, learn something from _____, we can survives all the problems /difficulties before us. Therefore , believing in ________, we can ______.

What qualities must a teacher possess to practice quality education?Sample answers :Firstly, a teacher should be profoundly knowledgeable in order to answer students’ questions instructively. A teacher is expected to be a walking encyclopedia, who can explain the wonder of the world to students. The profound knowledge enables a teacher to be intellectually stimulating and to

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win students’ admiration. Besides , a teacher should be devoted to his job. He should make sure that his

lectures are always well-prepared and clearly delivered. With devotion, the teacher will try to find aids for understanding, which can arouse students’ interest and get them to take part in classroom activities willingly. What’s more, a teacher should be outgoing, humorous and patient. His communication with students is very important to improve the teaching, so the teacher should be eager to make friends with students, thus establishing harmonious teacher-student relationship. If a teacher is able to make his students laugh through his sense of humor, he can make learning more enjoyable and less anxious. The last but not least, a teacher should be capable of cultivating students’ creativity.

Sample structure Firstly, a _____ should be profoundly knowledgeable in order to ___________

instructively. A ______ is expected to be a walking encyclopedia, who can _______ to students. _______ enables a _______ to be intellectually stimulating and to win _______’s admiration. Besides , a _____ should be devoted to his job. He should make sure that ______ are always well-prepared and clearly delivered/presented. With _____, the _____ will try to find aids for _______, which can arouse _____’s interest and get them to take part in __________ willingly. What’s more, a ______ should be outgoing, humorous and patient.

His _____ is very important to ___, so ___ should be eager to ___, thus establishing harmonious __-__ relationship. The last but not least, a _______ should be capable of cultivating ______’s creativity. What does a brand name mean to a company?

A_____ plays a vital role in _______. It is commonly believed that ______(good reputation) by_____. A reliable _____ is able to attract more _____ to ___. Furthermore, it appeals to more talented and promising people to devote themselves to the ___ . To guarantee _______, the ______ emphasizes the role played by its employees, because the talent are the essential resource the _____ depends on for the ________. To improve the _____, the company also offers constant in-service training. The welfare the company offers will arouse employees’ ________.

Therefore, the brand name not only means _____, but _____ as well.

Sample answers: A brand name plays a vital role in a company’s development. It is commonly

believed that a company with good reputation established by way of the brand name. A reliable company is able to attract more customers to buy their products, and even more importantly, it can appeal to more talented and promising people to devote themselves to the company.

To guarantee the success in the competition, the company emphasizes the

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role played its employees, because people are the essential resource the company can depend on for the maximum productivity. To improve the quality of its employees, the company also provides constant in-service training. The welfare the company offers will arouse employees’ strong love and care to the company. Therefore, the brand name not only means good reputation, but striving for the benefit of the company as well.

What are the problems of the aging population?Sample structure:

Old people generally _______ as they are getting on in ____. Physically they are no longer ______as they once were. ____ is running out ______ . Some of them ________, which worsens their physical situation. The _____also leads to their poor health. As a result, the old people can hardly _______.

Besides, many old people can not enjoy a colorful ______ life. On one hand , it is because of ______ , who are married and lead their own busy life. The children can’t _______.

______ gap worsens the situation. On the other hand, it is due to ______, which causes the old to believe that they are useless.

They also discover that they _________, which results in their isolation from the world.

Another problem the old face is _________, which guarantees the health of the old. Old people can’t _________. Many old people can’t get proper and regular physical examination, which often delays the treatment and even causes death.

Sample answers: Old people generally have poor health as they are getting on in years.

Physically they are no longer as vigorous as they once were. Their energy is running out of after many years of intense pressure and heavy burden to make both ends meet. Some of them have been overworking for a long period , which worsens their physical situation. The poor condition of the work also leads to their poor health. As a result , the old people can hardly take care of themselves .

Besides, many old people can’t enjoy a colorful spiritual life. On one hand, it is because of the lack of communication with their children, who are married and lead their own busy life . The children can’t visit the old as often as they wish. Generation gap worsens the situation. On the other hand, it is due to the early retirement, which causes the old to believe that they are useless. The old lose the chance to talk with their former colleagues and co-workers. They also discover that they can’t play a part in the social advance any longer, which results in their isolation from the word.

Another problem the old face is the unsatisfactory medical care system, which guarantees the health of the old. Old people can’t afford the large expense of

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the medical treatment. Many old people can’t get proper and regular physical examination, which often delays the treatment and even causes death.

最后,请老师把最近 4个月以来考过的题目给学生回忆一下.

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