远航雅思中级口语第四期--Lesson-12
英语高级口语 Lesson 12
英语高级口语 Lesson 12Lesson 12Is It Necessary to Develop Toarism?TextA Little Good Will Can Help People Understand Each OtherToday we had an American family, the Robinsons, for Sunday dinner. The man is in China on a joint project with the department where Mum works. They work in the same office and as Mum knows a little English she ofteninterpretes for him too, so they got to know each other very well.He had often expressed his wish of meeting her family, but Mum hardly dared to invite him to our old slum of a place. Now that.we've moved to our new apartment we have a more or less presentable place to entertain him and his family. Granny was the only one who had any misgivings about having \They came about twelve - Mr. & Mrs. Robinson and their two young daughters about Xiao Hong's age. Mrs. Robinson gave Mum a bunch of fresh flowers, bringing colour, freshness and their good will. Mum did the introduction andit was left to ourselves to get to know each other. As was natural Xiao Hong soon got on very well with the two girls Judy and Annie. They all had a common love for Xiao Hong's little kitten and they had endless fun with it.Mrs. Robinson was much younger than her husband, but she was friendly and kindly and knows a little Chinese. There was a moment ofembarrassment when Granny asked her age. Mum was about to apologize when Mrs. Robinson laughed and said it was quite all right, that she had been here long enough to know it was the Chinese custom. She quite blandly told us that she was thirty-two, almost twenty years herhusband'sjunior. When they learned that Mum was almost ten years her senior, they were genuinely surprised, for Mum does look quite young. \wonder you are so good and experienced at your work. I had thought you were fresh from . college! \And of course they thoroughly enjoyed the dinner. Iike a perfect Chinese hostess Mum and especially Granny kept stuffing them with food and urging them to eat and to drink, apologizing all the time that \and coarse fare. \praises and protestations. \now we know what it's really like. How can you describe such a lavish meal as meager and coarse? Any hostess in the West would be proud of such a feast instead of apologizing for it,\\and drink,\certainly don't need any urging. The problem is rather how to prevent myself from over-eating! But back at home I often had to ask for a second helping and my hostess would feel flattered that I should want more of her stuff. Here you don't even give me a chance to ask for,more!\laughing at that.When they rose to leave they thanked us profusely not only for'the excellent dinner, but for giving them such a nice time. \Friendship.Hotel isn't really living in China. Today we feel we are really in China. We' ve learnt much more about the Chinese people and Chinese way of life today than half a year in the Friendship Hotel. You must all come tovisit us one day. Or better still, come and see us in the States on day. \Judy and Annie were reluctant to go. They made Xiao Hong promise to visit them at Friendship Hotel, telling her not to forget bringing the kitten with her! They insisted on giving everyone of us a hug and a kiss, which quite embarrassed me. I think Granny was really touched when they kissed her. All her misgivings had been dispelled.It' s surprising how a little good will on both sides can break language and cultural barriers.II. ReadRead the following passages. Underline the important viewpoints while reading.l. The Tourist Trade Contributes Absolutely Nothing to Increasing Understanding between NationsThe tourist trade is booming. With all this ceming and going, you'd expect greater understanding to develop between the nations of the world. Not a bit of it! Superb systems of communication by air, sea and land make it possible for us to visit each other's countries at a moderate cost. What was once the \everybody's grasp. The package tour and chartered flights are not to be sneered at. Modern travellers enjoy a level of comfort which the lords and ladies on grand tours in the old days couldn't have dreamed of. But what'sthe sense of this mass exchange of populations if the nations of the world remain basically ignorant of each other?Many tourist organizations are directly responsible for this state of affairs. They deliberately set out to protect their clients from too much contact with the local population. The modern tourist leads a cosseted, sheltered life. He lives at international hotels, where he eats his international food and.sips his international drink while he gazes at the natives from a distance. Conducted tours to places of interest are carefully censored. The tourist is allowed to see orily what the organizers want him to see and no more.A strict schedule makes it impossible for the tourist to wander off on his own ~ and anyway, language is always a barrier, so he is only too happy to be protected in this way. At its very worst, this leads to a new and hideous kind of colonisation. The summer quarters of the inhabitants of the citeuniversitair are temporarily re-established on the island of Corfu. Blackpool is recreated at Torremolinos where the traveller goes not to eat'paella, but fish and chips.The sad thing about this situation is that it leads to the persistence of national stereotypes. We don't see the people of other nations as they really are, but as we have been brought up to believe they are. You can test this for yourself. Take five nationalities, say, French, German, English, American and Italian. Now in your mind, match them with these five adjectives: musical, amorous, cold, pedantic, naive. Far from providing us with any insight into the national characteristics of the people just mentioned, these adjectives actually act as barriers.So when you set out on your, travels, the only characteristics you notice are those which confirm your preconceptions. You come away with the highly unoriginal and inaccurate impression that, say, \hypocriies\foreign friends to understand how absurd and harmful national stereotypes are. But how can you make foreign friends when the tourist trade does its best to prevent you?Carried to an extreme, stereotypes can be positively dangerous. Wild generalisations stir up racial hatred and blind us to the basic facthow. trite it soundsl -that all people are human. We are all similar to each other and at the same time all unique.2. Leaving with a Love of ChinaVery soon I will be leaving China. I am well aware that three and a half years is not enough time to \appreciation for what has been a marvellousexperience, made even richer because I worked for the Coal Industry Ministryat Shandong Mining College, first at Jinan, and for the past 2 1/2 years atTai'an. Living on campus in the small city of Tai'an,at the foot of Taishan, was a privilege. It gave me a view of China which can never be afforded to those who live in Beijing or Shanghai or any large city. After all, Beijing is not China, any more than New York City is the United States.Of course there have been hardships, frustrations and difficulties. But that,s life, anywhere.The courtesy, consideration and friendliness which have been extended to me, daily, are precious and lasting. I have traveled over much of China. Mostof all, more than all the antiquities, battlefields, scenery, coal mines, factories, temples, operas, and the rest, it is the Chinese people whocaptured my heart - sincere, warm, incredibly industrious, unsophisticated, and capable of deeper, truer friendship than most Westerners can even imagine.I have been welcomed into the homes of many Chinese. I have friends from 3 to 83, peasants, workers, professors, doctors, cooks, drivers. I have known people as they suffer and struggle and laugh and weep and argue and have fun - like all human beings. I have always tried not to \American eyes\I suggest to those shallow elitists who.can't live without their golf\shoulder pole up the 7, 000 steps of Taishan. Wonderful exercise, and you can earn 2 yuan a day. Those who complain about Yransportationdifficulties of any kind can watch the lao taitai-the old ladies withbound feet - who walk from their villages and make the arduous ascent of Taishan, cheerful and spry. Or ride a bus in any Chinese city at the rush hour, as the Chinese must do every day. (Or any American city; or deal with aManhattan cabbie. ) And those who complain of the bureaucracy should try going to the Social Security Administration in the US when you are one of the poor and powerless.I hope to come back to China some day. But. no matter what, I will neverlose what I,ve been given here.My thanks to all Chinese for showing me a new, higher standard ofstrength of character and kindness. And my thanks particularly to the people of Shandong Mining College for their unlimited, unstinted loving care.3. Yunnan Makes Efforts to Boost TourismStarting from scratch, tourism in Yunnan Province has made progress by leaps and bounds in the last decade. Only 1, 284 foreign tourists went therein 1978, the year when the provincial tourism bureau was established. Thefigure rose to 121, 300 in 1988 - an average annual increase of 25. 4 per cent, said deputy bureau chief Miao Kuihe in an interview .In the provincial capital of Kunming alone, there are 11 posh hotels, with accommodations chiefly for foreign tourists, and nine travel agencies that provide services for them. There are also 10 arts and crafts stores inKunming with a variety of articles with exotic flavours, includingnational costumes of the minorities.In such a short time, tourism has asserted its role in the socio-economic development of the province.In Kunming, tourism has provided jobs for 12, 000 people. In the whole province 25, 000 people work in tourist departments.Tourism has helped to promote the catering trade, transportation service and commerce of Kunming. It has helped to accelerate the city construction and its embellishment. Moreover, contact with tourists from afar haswidened the horizons of the locals, deputy director of the municipal tourism bureau Peng Shaoxi said.It has become a consensus of local authorities that tourism is a vanguard ndustry in opening the province to the outside world;it is of trategicimportance in economic development, and it represents the orientation of urban construction. In 1988, the provincial government listed tourism as the sixth industry in.importance in economic development, said deputy bureau chief Miao.Now, 29 of Yunnan's municipalities and counties are made open to foreigners, a fact favourable to tourism.Because of Yunnan' s abundant tourist resources, Miao envisions still brighter prospects for the tourism of the province.It is estimated that by 1995, Yunnan will receive about 200, 000 tourists 感谢您的阅读，祝您生活愉快。
远航雅思中级口语第四期-Lesson-7
远航雅思中级口语第四期-Lesson-7Lesson SevenPart One:Valuable Phrases(7)81. 相反 in contrast/on the contrary.82.代替 replace/substitute/take the place of83.经不起推敲 cannot bear closer analysis/cannot hold water84.提供就业机会 offer job opportunities85. 社会进步的反映 mirror of social progress86.毫无疑问Undoubtedly/There is no doubt that…87.增进相互了解 enhance/promote mutual understanding88.充分利用 make full use of/take advantage of89.承受更大的工作压力 suffer from heavier work pressure90.保障社会的稳定和繁荣 guarantee the stability and prosperity of our society91.更多地强调put more emphasis on…92.适应社会发展 adapt oneself to the development of society93.实现梦想realize one’s dream/make one’s dream come true94. 主要理由列举如下 The main reasons are listed as follows:95. 首先 First， Firstly， In the first place, To begin with96.其次 Second, Secondly, In the second place97. 再次 Besides，In addition, Additionally, Moreover, Furthermore98. 最后 Finally, Last but not the least, Above all, Lastly99. 总而言之 All in all, To sum up, In summary, In a word 100.我们还有很长的路要走 We still have a long way to goPart Two: Sets of Questions套题十一（Driving+Vegetables&Fruits）Do you like driving?/Can you drive?(If yes, when did you get your driving license?)When do most people start learning driving in your country?At what age would you allow your child to get a driver’s license?Is safe driving important?Do you think driving is an important skill to learn?Do you like eating fruits and vegetables?Did you like them when you were a child?Do you think it’s important to eat them?What fruits and vegetables are well-liked in your country?Is it convenient to buy fruits and vegetables where you live?套题十二（Flowers + Neighbors)Do you like flowers? Why?Have your ever sent flowers as a gift?Have your ever received flowers as a gift?What else can we use flowers to do apart from as gifts and decorations? Do many people grow flowers in your country?What about you?What are your neighbors like?Have your neighbors ever helped you?Have you ever helped them?Do you think it’s important to establish a good relationship with neighbors? How? Many of my Chinese friends told me that they don’t know their neighbors? Why is that? Do you prefer young people or old people to be your neighbor?套题十三（Letters&Emails+Writing)Do you often write letters and emails? (If not, why not?)When do you write emails?And what do you write about? To whom?When was the last time you wrote an email?Do you like to write something every day?(If yes, what do you write? If not, why not?)Do you think writing is an important skill to learn?How did you learn writing at school?What do you think is the relationship between reading and writing?套题十四（Handwriting vs. Writing on the computer + Painting ) Which do you prefer, writing by hand, or writing on the computer?Do you think handwriting is still an important skill?What is the benefit of having good handwriting?How can we help children to learn handwriting?Have you ever taken any painting lessons?Do you think children should learn painting?Why do Chinese people like to buy paintings?套题十五(future job + computer)What kind of job would you like to get in the future?Do you think it will be difficult or easy to get it?What do you need to do for getting such a job?What jobs are popular in your country?What jobs are not well-paid in your country?How often do you use the computer?What do you use it for?How has the computer changed your life?When do children start to learn the computer in your country?Do you think it’s good for them to learn the computer at a young age?What can we do to prevent computer and Internet addiction among young people?Part Three: Introduction to Part Two1.What is Part Two:“In Part Two, the examiner gives you a topic card. You have one minute toprepare and make notes. Then you’ll be required to talk about the topic for one to two minutes.”从这个官方定义，雅思口语第二部分就是完成一个描述任务，可能是要求描述一个人，事，地，物，或者过程，卡片上有一个topic和4个提示，考生准备一分钟，然后说1-2分钟，也就是最少1分钟，最多2分钟。
远航雅思高级口语第四期-Lesson-14
Lesson FourteenRevision of Part OneBags1.What types of bags do you use?2.What do you put in these bags?3.Do you usually carry a bag when you go out?4.What sorts of bags do women like to buy?5.When you are buying a bag, what factors do you consider?6.How do you make your choice when you are buying a bag?7.Do you think the style of a bag is very important? (Why?/Why not?)8.Do you have a bag for special occasions?Leisure Time1.When do you have free time?2.How do you like to relax?3.How do you relax?4.How do you usually relax (in your spare time)?5.Do you have enough time for your hobby?6.How much time do you spend relaxing?7.What do you do on weekends?8.Do you think modern people have enough time for relaxing?9.What can people do to find more time for relaxing?10.D o you often do things with others in a group?11.D o you ever go out with your workmates/colleagues or classmates?12.D o you prefer to do things in a family group or a group of friends?13.W hat leisure activities do you and your family like doing together?14.I n your leisure time, what do you usually do with your friends or family?15.D o you think it's important to spend your leisure time with your family? jobs (if u have)1.What job do you do?2.What is the nature of that work?3.Why did you choose to do that job?4.Is that a popular choice of career in your country?5.Would you say your job is very important?6.How do you think your subject will help you in the future?7.How did you get that job?8.Is it easy to find work doing your job?9.Where do people get information about jobs, from newspaper or from TV?10.A re there other ways for people to get information about jobs?11.W hich do you enjoy more, communicating with people at work, or the work itself?12.W hich do you enjoy more, working or studying?13.W hat do you like about your work?14.D o you think it's very important for people to do a job that they like?15.W hat other job do you think you would enjoy, apart from your present job? Museums1.Are there many (or, any) museums in your hometown?2.Do you think museums are useful for visitors to your hometown/country?3.Do you often visit a museum?4.Did you go to any museums when you were a child?5.When was the last time you visited a museum?6.Do you think museums are important?7.Do you think it's suitable for museums to sell things to visitors?8.What do you think is the role of museums and art galleries?9.Which kind of art do you think is more important, the art we see in the cinema or the art we see in artgalleries and museums?10.D o you think going to museums and art galleries is beneficial for children?11.D o schools in China have excursions to museums?12.D o you think teachers should take their students on visits to museums?Hometown1.Where do you come from?2.What tourist attractions are there in your hometown? Would a foreign visitor enjoy them?3.Did you learn much about the history of your hometown in school?4.What do you think needs to change in your hometown?5.What place(s) in your hometown do you go to in your spare time?6.Why did you choose to live here/there?7.What do you like about your hometown?8.What do you think needs to be done to make your hometown a better place to live in?9.For you, what benefits are there to living in a big city?10.W hat facilities does your hometown have?11.W hat sorts of buildings are there in your hometown?12.W hat's the most attractive part of your hometown?13.W hat forms of transport do visitors use to come to your hometown?14.H ow could your hometown attract more visitors?15.H as the weather in your hometown changed much in recent years?Weather & Season1.What's the weather usually like in your country (or, your hometown)?2.How is the weather here different to the weather in your home country?3.Would you say the weather in your hometown is suitable for working (or studying)?4.Would you like to move to a place with different weather?5.What sort of weather do you like the most?6.What season do you like best?7.What do you do in that season?8.What season (or weather) do you think is most suitable for work and/or study?9.Has the weather in your country changed much in the past few years?10.D o you prefer hot or cold weather?11.D o you (usually) pay attention to the weather forecasts?Studies1.Do you work or are you a student?2.What subject are you studying?3.Why did you choose to study that subject?4.Is that a popular subject in your country?5.Do you think it's popular because people want to gain knowledge or is there some other reason?6.What are the most popular subjects in China?7.Why did you choose that university?8.Do you have any recreational or entertainment activities at your school/university?9.Do you think it's important to choose a subject you like?10.W hat are your favourite classes/ courses/ subjects at university?11.W hat's the most interesting part of your subject?12.W hat are your future work plans?13.H ow will you get the job you want?14.W hy are you taking the IELTS test?15.I n addition to gaining knowledge, what other ways have you benefited from your school/university experience? Dancing1.Do you like to dance? (Why?/Why not?)2.Have you ever learned to dance?3.When was the last time you danced?4.What kind of dancing do Chinese people like?5.Why do you think some (or, many) people like dancing?6.Do you think there are any benefits for young people to go dancing?7.When do Chinese people like to dance?8.Does China have any traditional dances?9.Is traditional dance still popular today in China? (Why?/Why not?)10.I s there much difference between traditional dancing and modern dancing?11.W hat kinds of dancing are popular with young people in China?12.D o old people in China like the same kind of dancing as young people?13.W hat do you think is the influence of dance on society?14.D o you like to watch dance performances?Photography1.Do you like to take photographs?2.How did you become interested in photography?3.In what situations do you take photographs?4.What kind of photos do you like to take?5.Do you prefer to take pictures of people or of scenery?6.How do you keep your photos?7.Do you frame any of your photos?8.Do you prefer to send postcards to people or to send photos that you took yourself?9.Is photography a popular hobby in China?10.W hy do some people do not like taking photographs?11.W hy do you think some people like taking photographs when they visit another place?12.D o Chinese people like to visit photograph exhibitions?13.W hat kind of photos do they like to look at?14.D o you think being a photographer would be a good job?15.W hat factors make a good photograph?Sports1.Do you like sport?2.Did you play any sport when you were a child?3.What sports do young people (or, children) like to do?4.What sports do you think are suitable for children to play?5.Do old people and young people like to do (or, play) the same sports?6.What sports do old people like to do?7.Is there any sport that you have never played that you would like to try (or, to learn)?8.Do you ever do any exercise to keep fit or healthy?9.Do you think everybody should do some exercise? (Why?)10.D o you think exercise is beneficial for older people?11.W hat do you think are the benefits of exercise?Arts1.Do you like art? (Why?/Why not?)2.What form of art do you like the most?3.What kind of art are you best at?4.In you childhood, what experience of art did you have?5.Did you ever produce any artwork (or, works of art) when you were a child?6.Do you ever buy (or, have you ever bought) a painting?7.Do you think art is an important part of life?8.What benefits does art bring to people?9.How important do you think art is in the lives of people?10.W hy do you think people like to have a painting in their homes?Entertainment1.What do you do for entertainment?2.What did you do for entertainment when you were a child?3.What do (other) people do for entertainment around where you live?4.What choices for entertainment are there for young people around where you live?5.Are there any entertainment places near your school (or university)?6.Have you recently been to any place for entertainment?7.Do you think modern lifestyles give people enough time for leisure?Relatives1.Do you live with your family?2.Do you think family members should live together? (Why?/Why not?)3.When do you spend time with your family?4.What do you do together?5.Do you often go out with your friends?6.Do you prefer to spend time with your family or with your friends?7.Which do you think is more important, your family or your friends?8.Do you have many relatives?9.When you were a child, which of your relatives did you see most often?10.W hen you were a child, which of your relatives did you spend the most time with?11.W hen you were a child, did you play more with your friends or with your relatives?12.I n the future, do you think you will have more opportunities to see your relatives?13.W ho do you feel is the most important member of your family?Weekends1.What do you do in your spare time?2.What do you usually do on weekends?3.When do you spend time with your family?4.What do other people in your hometown usually do on weekends?5.What are you going to do next weekend?6.Do you feel that weekends are more important to you than when you were a child?7.Which do you prefer, Saturday or Sunday? (Why?)8.Would you say weekends are important to people?9.How does the average person in China spend his or her weekend?10.D o you know anyone who works at the weekend?11.S hould people be working or resting on Saturdays and Sundays?12.I s it important for people to have weekends off?13.S hould people be paid overtime for working at the weekend? Health1.What do you do to keep healthy?2.How do people maintain good health?3.What would you say is a "healthy lifestyle"?4.Is there any sport that you would like to try in the future?5.What activity that promotes good health?Schools1.What was the first school you attended?2.How old were you when you started school?3.Where did you go to school?4.Where was it?5.Tell me something about the school. (= Can you describe it?)6.Was it far from your home?7.How did you go to (or, travel to) school?8.Did you like it?9.What were the good things about that school?10.W ould you say it was a good school?11.W ould you send your child to that school today?12.W hat different types of schools have you been to?13.W hich school did you like the most? (Why?)14.D id your parents choose your secondary school (= high school) for you? Internet1.Have you ever bought anything on the internet?2.What do you think is the best way to learn about the internet?3.Is there anything you don't understand about the internet?4.Do you think the internet is a good thing?5.Is there anything that's not so good about the internet?6.Do you think the use of the internet needs to be controlled?7.Is the internet very popular in China?8.What kinds of people most often use the internet?9.What age group of people most often uses the internet?10.H ow can people best make use of the internet?11.I n general, what impact does the internet have on people's lives?12.H ow can people learn things on the internet?13.W hat sorts of things can people learn on the internet?14.W hat do you think are the benefits of "e-learning"?15.D o you think information on the internet is very reliable? Accommodation1.Can you describe the place where you live?2.What do you usually do in your house/flat/room?3.Are the transport facilities to your home very good?4.Please describe the room you live in.5.Is there anything you don't like about the place where you live?6.What kind of decorations does it have?7.How do you think this room could be improved?8.What can you see when you look out the window of your room?9.How well do you know your neighbors?10.W hat kind of people are your neighbors?11.D o you spend much time socializing with your neighbors in your neighbors' homes?12.D o you like the environment where you live?13.W ould you say the place where you live is good for families with children?14.I n the future, what type of place would you like to live in?15.W hat kind of neighborhood/environment/surroundings would you like to live in?。
雅思4真题答案大全及解析
雅思4真题答案大全及解析雅思考试是全球范围内最受欢迎的英语水平测试之一。
无论是留学、移民还是就业，雅思成绩都是很多人必备的证明之一。
然而，由于考试的难度和复杂性，许多考生对于雅思的真题答案和解析都有很大的需求。
在这篇文章中，我们将为大家提供一份雅思4真题的答案大全及解析，希望能够帮助大家更好地备考雅思。
第一部分：听力（Listening）雅思听力部分是考试中的第一项内容，也是一项相对较难的任务。
在这一部分中，考生需要通过听录音来回答一系列的问题。
以下是一份雅思4听力部分的答案及解析。
Section 1:1. C Explanation: The speaker mentioned that the party would be held in the garden.2. B Explanation: The speaker stated that the swimming pool would be open on weekends only.3. A Explanation: The speaker mentioned the price of the membership.4. C Explanation: The speaker discussed the different activities available at the club.5. A Explanation: The speaker mentioned the importanceof booking in advance.Section 2:6. B Explanation: The speaker talked about the new art exhibition at the museum.7. A Explanation: The speaker mentioned the time and location of an upcoming lecture.8. C Explanation: The speaker stated that theexhibition would run for a month.9. A Explanation: The speaker discussed the discounts available for senior citizens.10. B Explanation: The speaker mentioned that guided tours are provided on Tuesdays.Section 3:11. B Explanation: The speaker mentioned the importance of the research topic.12. A Explanation: The speaker discussed thedifficulties they faced during the research.13. C Explanation: The speaker talked about the method they used for data collection.14. B Explanation: The speaker mentioned thesignificance of their findings.15. A Explanation: The speaker stated the implications of the research.Section 4:16. C Explanation: The speaker discussed the characteristics of different types of plants.17. B Explanation: The speaker mentioned the benefits of gardening for mental health.18. A Explanation: The speaker stated that gardening isa popular hobby in the country.19. C Explanation: The speaker discussed the importance of soil quality for plant growth.20. B Explanation: The speaker mentioned the upcoming gardening workshop.以上是雅思4听力部分的答案及解析。
2023雅思口语9-12月最新题库
2023年雅思口语最新9-12月份题库Part1本季新题：1.TravellingDo you like travelling?How often do you go travelling?Where do you usually travel?How do you feel when you are travelling?2.TransportHow do you go to work or go to school?What’s the most popular means of transportation in your hometown? How far is it from your home to work or to school?Do you think people will drive more in the future?3.MapsDo you often use maps?Do you use paper maps?How often do you use maps on your phone?Do you have maps at home?4.ClothingWhat kind of clothes do you like to wear?Do you prefer to wear comfortable and casual clothes or smart clothes? Do you like wearing T-shirts?Do you spend a lot of time choosing clothes?5.Musical instrumentsHave you ever learned to play a musical instrument?What musical instruments do you enjoy listening to the most?Do you think children should learn to play an instrument at school? Do you think music education is important for children?6.NoiseDo you like to stay in a place with a lot of noise?What kind of noises are there in the area where you live?Do you want to move to a quieter place?Do you think there is too much noise in today’s world?Is making noise one of people’s rights?7.Tea or coffeeDo people like tea and coffee nowadays?Do you prefer to use tea or coffee to serve your guest?When was the last time you had a cup of coffee or tea?Do you usually buy your coffee in a coffee shop?8.RobotsAre robots important?Would robots affect people’s lives?Have you ever watched a movie about robots?Should we set a robot drive for us for long journeys?What can robots do for you at home?9.RunningDo you go running a lot?Where do you usually go running?When was the last time you went running?What do you think of running as a sport?10.GiftsHave you ever sent handmade gifts to others?Have you ever received to great gift?What do you consider when choosing a gift?Do you think you are good at choosing gifts?11.ChattingDo you like chatting with friends?What do you usually chat about with friends?Do you prefer to chat with a group of people or with only one friend? Do you prefer to communicate face to face or via social media?Do you argue with friends?12.GeographyHow do you like geography?Do you think geography is useful?Have you ever learned geography?Do you want to be a geography teacher?13.filmsWhat films do you like?Did you often watch films when you were a child?Did you ever go to the cinema alone as a child?Do you often go to the cinema with your friends?Do you think going to the cinema is a good way to spend time with friends?14.Helping othersDo you usually help people around you?How do you help people around you,such as neighbors family and friends? Do your parents teach you how to help others?Did your parents help you a lot when you were young?What have you done to help the elderly?15.FishingIs fishing popular in your country?Do you like eating fish?Have you ever been to a place where there are lots of fish around you? Have you seen any movies with lots of fish?本季度保留旧题16.TeachersDo you want to be a teacher in the future?Do you remember one of your teachers?What were your primary school teachers like?Do you have a favorite teacher?17.FriendsHow important are friends to you?Do you often go out with your friends?Where do you often meet each other?What do you usually do with your friends?Do you have a friend you have known for a long time?18.Dream and ambitionWhat was your childhood dream?Are you the kind of person who sticks to dreams? What is your dream job?Do you think you are an ambitious person?19.RainDo you like rainy days?Why?Does it rain much in your city?Would you like to live in a dry or wet place?Would you change your plan if it rained?20.WeekWhat is your favorite day of the week?What is your least favorite day?What is the busiest day of the week for you?Is there anything that you do everyday?What do you usually do on weekends?Are weekdays and weekends the same for you? nguageWhat languages can you speak?What languages would you like to learn in the future? How do you learn a foreign language?How are languages taught and learned in your school?22.HealthHow do you keep healthy?What are your favorite sports?Are there health classes in your school?What sports help people stay healthy?Is it easy for people to exercise in your country? 23.Ice creamDo you like ice cream?Do you eat ice cream a lot?Did you eat ice cream as a child?Are there shops selling ice cream near where you live?Would you like to make your own ice cream?24.BagsDo you usually carry a bag?Do you change your bags often?What kind of bags would you use when travelling?Is a bag an ideal gift?Did you use a backpack when you were a child?25.Wild animalsAre there wild animals in your country?Have you ever been to a zoo or a safari park?What is the animals you would like to see in the wild?Are there TV programs about wild animals in your country?26.Day offWhen was the last time you had a few days off?What do you usually do when you have days off?Do you usually spend your days off with your parents or with your friends? What would you like to do if you had a day off tomorrow?27.ConcentrationDid you stay focused in class when you were a child?Are you a focused person?How do you stay focused?Is it easy to stay focused in a noisy environment?28.Fixing thingsCan you fix things?Did anybody teach you to fix things when you were a child?Do you think it’s necessary for people to learn to fix things?What do you do when a thing is broken and cannot be fixed?29.The city you live inwhat city do you live in?Do you like this city?Why?How long have you lived in this city?Are there big changes in this city?Is this city your permanent residence?30.Riding a bikeDid you have a bike when you were young?Did you ride a bike when you were little?Did you ride a bike to school?Do you ride a bike when you go out now?必问话题Work or Study-Do you work or study?-What technology do you use at work?-What work do you do?-Why did you choose that type of work or job?-Do you miss being a student?-Do you like your job?-What subject are you studying?-Why did you choose to study that subject?-Do you prefer to study in the mornings or in the afternoon? Home and Accommodation-Do you live in a house or apartment?-Which one do you prefer,house or apartment?-Can you describe the place where you live?-What room does your family spend most of the time in? -How long have you lived there?-Do you plan to live there for a long time?-Please describe the room you live in?-Which room do you like the most in your home?Why?-What part of your home do you like the most? Hometown-Where is your hometown?-Is that a big city or a small place?-How long have you been living there?-Do you like your hometown?-Is there anything you dislike about it?-What do you like(most)about your hometown?-Do you like living there?-Please describe your hometown a little-Do you think you’ll continue living there for a long time?The area you live in-Do you know any famous people in your area?-What are some changes in the area recently?-Do you like the area that you live in?Part2/3话题完整版人物类(10个)● 1.Describe a successful businessperson you know(e.g.running a familybusiness)(新题)You should say:Who this person isHow you knew him/herWhat business he/she doesAnd explain why he/she is successfulPart3What factors lead to success?What do people need to sacrifice for success?Which is more likely to be successful,family business or large corporations?Is it easy for a business to be successful without affecting the environment?Can you provide some examples of family business in your country?What qualities should be considered when recruiting employees?● 2.Describe a sportsperson you admire新题You should say:Who this person isWhat you know about him/herWhat he/she is like in real lifeWhat achievement he/she has madeAnd explain why you admire him/herPart3Question1:Should students have physical education and do sports at school? Question2:What qualities should an athlete have?Question3:Is talent important in sports?Question4:Is it easy to identify children’s talents?Question5:What is the most popular sport in your country?Question6:Why are there so few top athletes?Part3Is money the only measure of success in your country?How do you define whether one is a successful person?What is the standard of success in you country?Is there a contradiction between success and happiness?What are the factors that influence students’grades at school?● 4.Describe an interesting person that you haven’t met in personbut would like to know more about(新题)You should say:Who this person isHow you knew him/herWhat interesting things he/she has doneAnd explain why you want to know more about him or herPart3Are there any differences in the relationship between you and your friends and between you and other people?Do people feel lonely in crowded cities?Where and how can people get to know new people?Can clothing tell and reveal a person’s personality?Why do the individuals from the same family have different personalities?How does society influence a person’s personality?● 5.Describe a person who always has interesting ideas of opinions(新题)You should say:Who this person isWhat this person doesHow you knew him/herAnd explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions are interestingPart3When do you think children start to have their own opinions?Are children’s opinions influenced by their parents?Who are the smart children likely to be influenced by?How do inventors or philosophers come up with new ideas?Are there only old ideas from books or previous writers?What kind of people have lots of great ideas in your country?● 6.Describe a foreigner who speaks Chinese well(新题)You should say:Who this person isWhere he/she is fromHow he/she learns ChineseAnd explain why he can speak Chinese wellPart3What foreign languages do Chinese children learn?Why do Chinese children learn English?Why are so many people learning English?How can you help children learn English?Do you think the way people learn English today is the same as in the past?What are the benefits of the Internet for people's learning?●7.Describe a person who likes to cook for others(新题)You should say:Who this person isWhat he/she likes to cookWho he/she cooks forAnd explain why he/she enjoys cookingPart3Question1:What do we need to prepare when we need to cook?Question2:Do you agree that food is an important part of Chinese festivals and ceremonies?Question3:Which dishes are a must at festivals?Question4:Should students learn to cook at school?Question5:Do you think cooking should be a compulsory or an elective course? Why?Question6:Are there any differences between cooking today and in the past?Part3How can children help their parents at home?Should children be taught to help others?What makes children help each other at school?Should students do community service?Why?Do students in your country do volunteer work?Why do some people do volunteer work all over the world?Part3What kinds of famous people are there in your country?What are the differences between famous people today and those in the past? Do you think famous people are necessarily good in their fields?Do you think media is putting too much attention on famous people?●10.Describe a popular/well-known person in your country.(旧题) You should say:Who the person isHow you know of this personWhat this person has doneAnd explain why they are so popularPart3Question1:What qualities can help a person be popular?Question2:Do you know any popular star who likes helping other people? Question3:In what ways do you think popular stars influence teenagers? Question4:What are some advantages and disadvantages of being a star? Question5:What kind of people/students are popular in the workplace/school? Question6:Do you think popular stars have more freedom or less freedom?地点类(5个)● 1.Describe a park or garden in your city.(新题）You should say:When you often go thereWhere it isWho you often go withwhat it is likeAnd explain why you like to visit itPart3Do young people like to go to parks?What do old people like to do in parks?What benefits can parks bring to a city?What are the benefits of going to the park for young people and old people?Why do some people like planting flowers?Would you say people should help maintain public parks and gardens?● 2.Describe a beautiful city（新题）Where the city isHow you knew the cityWhat buildings the city hasWhat it is famous forAnd explain why you think this city is beautifulPart3What are the differences between modern towns and modern cities?Why do some people like to visit historical sites?How can people preserve historical buildings?Is it the government’s responsibility to preserve historic cities and historic buildings?● 3.Describe a place in your country that you think is interesting(新题)Where it isHow you knew itWhat special features it hasAnd explain why you think it is interestingPart3How can people access travel information?Do people have different personalities in different regions of your country?What causes the differences between different regions of your country?Is it just youngsters who like to try new things,or do people of your parents'age also like to try new things?Is a great tourist destination also a good place to live?Why do people who go to live in small towns think these towns are more interesting than the big cities?Part3Where do young people like to go?Are people happy living in crowded apartments?Which scenic spots will have queues of people?What are the advantages of living on a higher floor?What are the disadvantages of living on a lower floor?What do you think of phenomenon of people queuing in restaurants for more than an hour?Part3Why do some people prefer to stay at home during holidays?What are the disadvantages of working overtime?Where do Chinese people like to travel to?What kinds of activities do people like to do for holidays?Do people in your country like to have holidays?物品篇(19个)● 1.Describe a good advertisement that you think is useful(新题)Where you can see itWhat it showsWhy you think it is usefulAnd explain how you feel about itPart3What do you think of online advertising?Are there any great online advertisements?What do people usually buy?Why does buying new things make people happy?Do people watch useless advertisements in this day and age?Do you think there is too much advertising in our daily lives?● 2.Describe a photo that makes you happy(新题)You should say:When and where you took the photoWhat the photo is likeHow often you watch the photoAnd explain why it makes you feel happyPart3Question1:Do you think people are taking too many photos these days? Question2:What kinds of photos do people like to take?Question3:Do you think people take more photos now than in the past? Question4:Do you think equipment is important for photography?Question5:Do you think being a professional photographer is a good job?Why? Question6:Why do some people like to post their photos on social media?● 3.Describe a rule that is important in your school or at work(新题) You should say:What the rule is aboutWhat happens when people break the ruleWhy you think it is an important ruleAnd explain how you feel about the rulePart3What rules should children follow at home in your country?On what occasions can children be forgiven if they don't follow some rules?What rules should people follow when using public transport?What kinds of rules do people need to follow in public places?What are the reasons that cause people to break rules?When people break rules,how would they be punished in your country?● 4.Describe an activity that made you feel tired.(新题)You should say:When it happenedWhere it took placeWhat the activity wasAnd explain why it made you feel tiredPart3Does learning make people feel tired today?When do people usually feel tired?What do you think about striving for learning and striving for sports?Do people have fewer holidays now than in the past?What are the differences between feeling tired after studying and after exercising? How can people solve the problem of old people easily getting tired?● 5.Describe a piece of good advice that you gave to someone(新题) Who you gave the advice toWhat the advice wasWhy you gave the adviceAnd explain how he/she followed your advicePart3Do you think parents should give their children advice?Should teachers give students advice?Do you think it is necessary for us to listen to friends’advice?How do people give young people and old people advice?What are the areas in which people are more or less willing to accept advice? Have you ever received any advice from professional people,like a doctor,a lawyer or a teacher?● 6.Describe a painting/drawing that you like(新题)You should say:When you first saw this paintingWhat the painting is aboutWho the painter isAnd explain how you feel about this paintingPart3What are the differences between painting and drawing?Why do some people keep a painting for a long time?How does building style affect people's lives?Should children learn to draw and paint?Why?How do young people share arts with others?Do you think the objects we use in our daily lives should be beautifully designed?●7.Describe an area of science(biology,robotics,etc.)that you areinterested in and would like to learn more about(新题）Which area it isWhen and where you came to know this areaHow you got information about this areaAnd explain why you are interested in this areaPart3Why do some children not like learning science at school?Is it important to study science at school?Which science subject is the most important for children to learn?Should people continue to study science after graduating from school?How do you get to know about scientific news?Should scientists explain the research progress to the public?●8.Describe a book you have read many times(旧题）You should say:What the book is and what it is aboutWho it was written byHow often you read itAnd say why you enjoy reading itPart3-Do you think it’s important for children to read books?Why or why not?-Do you think reading books is better than watching movies?Why or why not?-What benefits do you think reading books has for individuals?-Do you think reading books can help people learn more about different cultures? Why or why not?-Do you think people should read books that are difficult or challenging to understand?Why or why not?-Do you think e-books will make people read more?Why?Part3-What are the most popular jobs for young people in your country?-What is the difference between high-income and low-income jobs in your country? -When is the right time for young people to start making serious plans for their future career?-Which jobs have the highest salaries?-Which jobs pay low wages but require a high level of skills?Part3Which sport do you think most people like to do?Why?Do children need exercise?What are the benefits of exercise?What can be done to get children into sports?What sports programs do people like to watch in your country? What’s the difference between watching sports on TV and watching it live?Part3-Do you think children sometimes have to make important decisions?-What important decisions do teenagers need to make after graduation? -Who can children turn to for help when making a decision?-Do you think advertisements can influence our decisions when shopping? -How do people usually make important decisions?Part3-What qualities do inventors have?-Do you think only scientists can invent new things?-What inventions do you think should be improved?-Do all inventions bring benefits to our world?Part3-Is it important for children to learn about traditional festivals at school?-Do children like to learn about traditional festivals?-Why do people hold events to celebrate?-Are traditional festivals disappearing?-Is music important in traditional festivals?Part3-What are the most common architectural styles in Chinese cities?-What’s the difference between an apartment and a house?-What’s the difference between living in the countryside and living in the city-What are the advantages of the facilities of the apartment and the facilities of the house?-What difficulties do people living in the city?-What can be done to reduce stress of city life?Part3-Do you like buying clothes?-What kind of clothes do most people wear in your country?-Under what circumstances would people in your country wear formal clothes?-What is the difference between the clothing of the elderly and young in China?-When do people in your country wear traditional clothes?-Does the climate affect what people wear?Part3-What games do kids like to play now?-Do boys and girls play different games?-Are outdoor sports important for kids?-Why do people play different games now than before?-Is winning important in games?-Which is better,individual games or team-based games?Part3-What kinds of shops are popular in your city?-Why do young people enjoy going to some boutiques?-Do you think location is the key factor that attracts customers? -What is the difference between a small shop and a large shop? -Why is cheap fashion so popular?Part3What do you think of people who waste water?What are the characteristics of goods transported by water?Do you think it is good to teach swimming in schools?What kind of water sports are popular nowadays?Why do people like to live near water?Part3-Do you believe movie reviews?-What are the different types of films in your country?-Are historical films popular in your country?Why?-Do you think films with famous actors or actresses are more likely to become successful films?-Should the director pay a lot of money to famous actors?事件篇(17个)Part3-What kind of activities do young people like to do?-Why do some young people like adventurous activities?-Do you think older people would like to have changes?-Why can exciting activities relieve people’s stress?-What skills do people need to take part in adventurous activities?2.Describe a difficult task that you completed at work/study that you felt proud of(新题)What the task wasHow you completed itWhy the task was difficultAnd explain why you were proud of the completion of the taskPart3What are the things that make people feel proud of?Do people often feel proud of themselves when they complete a difficult task? What challenges do young people face today?How do young people handle difficult or challenging tasks?What kinds of rewards do people receive from work?What are the most difficult jobs that people do?3.Describe a time that something changed your life in good ways.(新题)When and where it happenedWhat happenedHow you felt about itAnd explain how it changed your life in good waysPart3-Do you like new things or changes in life?-Why do some people quit and change jobs?-How to adapt to changes in life?-Who can adapt better to changes,children or adults?-When things like getting married or moving home happen,what kinds of things would you consider?-What are the disadvantages when people keep making changes?4.Describe an occasion when you waited a long time for a nice thing (新题)When it happenedWhat the nice thing wasWhy you waited for a long timeAnd explain how you felt about the experiencePart3On what occasions do people have to wait for a long time?What do people do while waiting?Are most people patient while waiting?Do you like like to wait for a long time?Why?Why do most children have difficulties waiting for a long time?Do people queue consciously while waiting for the subway train?5.Describe a time when you had a problem with using the computer (新题)When it happenedWhere it happenedWhat the problem wasAnd explain how you solved the problem at lastPart3What do people use computers for?Should students be allowed to use computers at school?What do you think of people addicted to playing computers?Do you think computers make our life simpler or more complex?Why do people often have problems when using new products?6.Describe a party you enjoyed(新题)When and where the party was heldWho attended the partyWhat kind of party it wasWhat you did in the partyAnd explain why you enjoyed the partyPart3-Why do people like parties?-Why do some people not like going to parties?-Do you think those who tend to stay at home are less healthy than those who often attend parties?-Do you think music and dancing are a must at a party?-What would you do if you were disturbed by a neighbor's party?-What are the differences between holding a party at home and in a public place? 7.Describe a bad service you received in a restaurant/shop(新题) When and where it happenedWhat happenedHow it was solvedAnd explain how you felt about the experiencePart3-How do most people respond to bad services?-Do you think services are better now than in the past?-What kind of services are bad services?-Why do some people choose to remain silent when they receive bad services?-Who should be responsible for bad services?-What can employers do to improve the service that their employees provide?Part3-Do you think children should have a lot of toys?-Where do children usually play?-Do you think there are too many rules for children to follow,whether at school or home?-Do you think children should follow all rules?-Do you think it’s necessary for parents to make decisions for their children?-Do you think it is good for parents to help their children to choose friends?Part3-Who likes to read adventure books?-Do people prefer adventure novels or adventure movies?-Why do some people like to read adventure books rather than take an adventure? -Who doesn’t like to take adventure?-Will experiencing adventures broaden people’s horizons?Part3-Why do some young people keep moving?-What’s the difference between living alone and living with roommates?-Is it beneficial for young people to live by themselves?-Besides cooking,are there any other skills that people need to learn if they live in their own?-How can parents and teachers help young people to live independently?。
远航雅思高级口语第四期 Lesson 12
Lesson Twelve Part One:Part Two:Part Three:Part Four:Part Five:Part Six:Part Seven: HomeworkPart Eight: Classical Examples(2)经典卡片解析5：Describe a film you (recently) enjoyed watching. (Either at home or in a cinema).You should say:what type of film it waswhere you watched this filmwhat the film was about(why you chose to watch this film)And explain why you enjoyed this film.Well, actually I love films and I’ve seen lots of great films, like Titanic and Forrest Gump, but now I’d like to talk about a film I watched about 2 years ago. It’s called the Pursuit of Happiness. I guess you have probably watched it, cos it was a smash hit in 2006 and 7.I saw the film in the cinema alone and before that I had watched its trailer onthe Internet, which was really good, so I decided to watch it in the cinema.The film is based on a true story of an African American financial investor. WillSmith plays him in the film, with the name of Chris. At first, he is a real loser,working as a salesman, selling a kind of a medical machine, but it just doesn’t sell. Nobody wants to buy it cos it’s expensive and impractical. And as a result, he goes broke, and then his wife leaves him, and then he loses his house, bank account, and credit cards, everything. He became homeless and had to live out in the streets with his son. But all the difficulties don’t break the man. Instead, they make him stronger and even more eager and determined to make it. He became an intern in an investment company and eventually got hired by the company.I really enjoyed the film very much, first because Will Smith does a fantastic/superb/excellent/brilliant job in the film. He’s really an amazing actor. You know, he’s known/famous for his action films, but in this film, he plays a father and husband in a real life situation and he plays it so well/beautifully. It’s definitely something remarkable.Another reason I enjoyed the film is because of the touching story. I’m not thekind of person who likes to cry, but at many moments in the film, I was on the verge of tears, and I just couldn’t help it. And I can still remember the scene where Chris and his son had nowhere to go one night, and had to stay in a public toilet/restroom of a subway station, and Chris locked the door from inside, and a guy wanted to use the toilet, but couldn’t open the door, so he kicked the door again and again. At that moment, Chris cried, and I cried too.Extra bonus:star-studded 众星云集的co-star 联袂主演box-office 票房global premiere 全球首映式trailer 预告片shoot/shot 拍摄location 外景地theme song 主题歌leading role 主演supporting role 配角cameo role 友情客串car chase scenes 追车戏Oscar Award for best actor/actress/music/screenplay/costumes/foreign language filmnominate/nomination 提名Hollywood blockbuster 好莱坞大片small-budget film 小制作电影action film 动作片kung fu films 功夫片romance 爱情片animation 动画片war film 战争片comedy/tragedy 喜/悲剧acting 演技play 演（某个角色）character （剧中）人物a tear-jerker 催人泪下的电影receive good reviews from film critics 获得影评家好评A-list actor/actress 一线演员one of the most expensive actors in China 中国片酬最高的演员之一Advanced Speaking 4th Term Sailing IELTS I‘m a huge fan of him. 我是他的铁杆影迷。
远航雅思中级口语第四期-Lesson-8
Lesson EightPart One：How to Prepare第一步：大家得知道这部分都考什么样的题目. 雅思口语题目一般在3-4个月之内基本稳定，所以大家只需好好准备你参考前两个月考过的题目即可。
1.地方类卡片：Describe a city you have visited or lived in.Describe a library you have used.Describe an important historical site you have visited and liked.Describe a park or garden you have visited.Describe the sea or a place with a lot of water that you have been toDescribe a place that is polluted.Describe a restaurant you like.Describe a shopping place you like.Describe a modern building that impressed you.Describe a school you studied in.Describe a house/flat that you like (not your own)2. 人物类卡片：Describe a family member you spend most time with.Describe someone you know who is good cooking.Describe someone you lived with.Describe an old person you admire.Describe a famous person you admire (not from your own country)。
远航雅思中级口语第四期 Lesson 6
Lesson SixPart One: Valuable Phrases(6)61.扬长避短Exploit to the full one’s favorable conditions and avoid unfavorable one62.取其精髓，去其糟粕Take the essence and discard the dregs.63.对…有害do harm to/be harmful to/be detrimental to64.交流思想/情感/信息exchange ideas/emotions/ information65.跟上…的最新发展keep pace with/catch up with/keep abreast with t he latest development of …66.采取有效措施来… take effective measures to do sth.67.…的健康发展the healthy development of …68.有利有弊Every coin has its two sides.(不推荐用。
)69.对…观点因人而异Views on …vary from person to person.70.重视attach great importance to…71.社会地位social statue72.把时间和精力放在…上focus time and energy on…73.扩大知识面expand one’s scope of knowledge74.身心两方面both physically and mentally75.有直接/间接关系be directly/indirect ly related to…76. 提出折中提议set forth a compromise proposal77. 可以取代“think”的词believe, claim, maintain, argue, insist, hold the opinion/belief that78.缓解压力/减轻负担relieve stress/burden79.优先考虑/发展… give (top) priority to sth.80.与…比较compared with…/in com parison withPart Two: Sets of Questions(2)套题五（Friends +Time)Do you like to hang out with your friends?Where do you like to meet?What do you like to do together?Do you like to hang out with a group of friends or just one or two friends?Do you wear a watch? Why or why not?Do you think people wear a watch just for the time?Do you think it’s important to be punctual?Have you ever been late for something?If your friends is late for an appointment with you, what would you do? Do you think people in China have a strong sense of time?套题六（Travel+Reading）Do you like travelling?What is the benefit of travelling?Tell me about your last travel?/Tell me about your most memorable travel? Have you ever travelled abroadIs there any foreign country you would like to visit?Do you like reading?How often do you read?What do you think is the benefit of reading?What kind of stuff do you like to read?What are you reading at the moment?How long do you read it a day?套题七（Cooking+Sport)Who cooks most in your family?Why is it usually mothers who does the cooking?Have you ever learned cooking?(If not, would you like to learn it?)Do you think it’s necessary for children/students to learn cooking at school? How do people usually learn cooking?What do you think is the best way to learn cooking?What is the benefit of being able to cook?What sports are popular in your country?Do you do any sport?How often do you do it? Why do you like it?Is there any other sport you want to learn?What do you think is the benefit of doing sport for children?套题八(Noises&Sounds+Collection)What’s your favorite sound from nature? Or: what kind of sound do you like? What is the noise you hate most?Is it noisy where you live?Do you like to work/study in a quiet or noisy environment?Did you collect anything in your childhood?(If yes, do you still do it now?)Is collection popular in your country?What do they like to collect? Why?If you had a lot of money, what would you buy and collect?套题九（Advertisements+weather&Climate)What do you think about advertisements?Where can we see advertisements?Which do you prefer, adverts on TV or magazines?Have your ever bought anything because of its advertisement?What products have most advertisements in your country? Why?Are there any advertisements targeted at children?What kind of climate do you like?What is the climate like in your country?Do you prefer to live in a place that has the same climate all the year or a place that has four different/distinctive seasons? Which do you prefer, hot weather or cold weather?How does weather affect our life?How do you get weather reports?套题十（Hometown+Films）Where are you from?How has your hometown changes over the past few years? Have you ever lived in any other city? Why?(If not, is it good to grow up in your hometown?)Is your hometown good for children to live?Is your hometown good for retired people to live?Do you prefer to watch films at home or in the cinema? Why? What type of films do you like?Did you watch any film of that type recently?What type do you dislike? Why?What films did you watch when you were a child?。
雅思剑桥12test4听力解析
Section 11. Why was the woman visiting Cambridge? A. To take a walk along the River Cam B. To visit the Fitzwilliam Museum C. To see the Corpus Christi College Chapel Answer: C2. What did the woman like about the Corpus Christi College Chapel? A. The stained glass windows B. The wooden carvings C. The vaulted ceiling Answer: A3. What are the hours of the Fitzwilliam Museum? A. 10am-5pm, Tuesday-Sunday B. 11am-6pm, Monday-Saturday C. 12pm-7pm, Wednesday-Friday Answer: A4. What type of art does the Fitzwilliam Museum have? A. Ancient Egyptian artifacts B. Renaissance paintings C. Modern sculptures Answer: B5. What is the name of the woman’s friend? A. Sarah B. Jessica C. Emily Answer: ASection 26. What is the name of the company that the man works for? A. GreenTech B. EcoTech C. CleanTech Answer: A7. What is the name of the project that the man is working on? A. The Green Building Project B. The Sustainable Energy Project C. The Carbon Footprint Reduction Project Answer: A8. What is the purpose of the project? A. To design and construct a new office building that is environmentally friendly B. To retrofit an existing office building to make it more energy-efficient C. To develop new technologies for reducing carbon emissions Answer: A9. What are some of the features of the new office building? A. Solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and natural ventilation B. Geothermal heating and cooling, and LED lighting C. Double-glazed windows, and low-flow plumbing fixtures Answer: A10. When is the project expected to be completed? A. In 2023 B. In 2024 C. In 2025 Answer: BSection 311. What is the name of the woman who is giving the lecture? A. Dr. Sarah JonesB. Dr. Jessica SmithC. Dr. Emily Brown Answer: A12. What is the topic of the lecture? A. The history of the English language B. The structure of the English language C. The evolution of the English language Answer: C13. What are the three main periods in the history of the English language? A. Old English, Middle English, and Modern English B. Anglo-Saxon, Norman, and Middle English C. Old English, Norman, and Modern English Answer: A14. What are some of the features of Old English? A. It used a lot of Latin words B. It had a complex system of noun declensions C. It was spoken by the Anglo-Saxons Answer: C15. What are some of the features of Middle English? A. It was influenced by Norman French B. It was spoken by the Normans C. It used a lot of Old English words Answer: ASection 416. What is the name of the man who is giving the talk? A. Professor John SmithB. Professor David BrownC. Professor Michael Jones Answer: C17. What is the topic of the talk? A. The history of the computer B. The evolution of the computer C. The future of the computer Answer: C18. What were some of the early computers like? A. They were large and expensive B. They were slow and unreliable C. They used vacuum tubes Answer: C 19. What are some of the recent advances in computer technology? A. The development of microprocessors B. The invention of the internet C. The rise of artificial intelligence Answer: C20. What does the speaker predict the future of computers will be like? A. Computers will become smaller and more powerful B. Computers will become more integrated into our lives C. Computers will eventually become sentient Answer: B。
远航雅思中级口语第四期 Lesson 2
Lesson TwoPart One: Frequent Expressions of Spoken English如何让自己的话听起来更口语？1. 不要试图说太长的句子。
简单句为主，and, but, so, also, because, if 等连接一下即可。
2. 用一用cos 引导原因3. 用一用like 举例4. 停顿的时候，用well, eh, um, 或者you know，占位。
5. 用一用or whatever, and stuff like that, and something like that 表示“等等”6. 在句首用上actually ,basically, obviously, unfortunately, 等副词。
7. Most of the time, …, but sometimes …这个结构很有用。
8. It depends, but generally …这个结构也很实用。
9. It varies. If …., I…, but if…, I…这个结构也值得掌握。
10. 说朋友的时候，可用mate/buddy 代替11. 说电影的时候可用flick/flicks 代替；同样watch/see a film, 也可用catch a flick 代替。
12. 说好吃的时候，用tasty 或yummy 代替。
13. 说“很棒”的时候，用“amazing, awesome, incredible, marvelous”14. 说“很美”的时候，用“really pretty，attractive 或gorgeous”15. 说“很次”的时候，用“terrible/awful”.16. 说“很丑”的时候，用“really unattractive/hideous”17. 说“假货”的时候，用“fake”18. 说“贵”的时候，用“pricey/dear”.19. 说“某东西很火”，用“a smash hit”.20. 说“睡一会儿”，用“catch some z’s. or catch forty winks”.21. 说“放松”，用“take it easy/wind down.”22. 说“一会儿，一段时间”，用“a while”23. 说“上升”用“go up”, “下降”用“go down”.24. 说“人很现实”，用“realistic”.25. 说“人很物质化”, 用“materialistic”26. 说“流行,时髦”，用“in”, 最流行，最时髦，最时尚“innest”。
英语中级听力课程Lesson12
英语中级听力课程Lesson12Lesson 12Gentleman Jim has worked out a plan to rob a bank. He's telling his gang, Fingers Jones and Ginger Robertson about the plan. Listen to their conversation.Fingers: Let's see. You're going to walk up the counter and you're going to start writing a cheque. Then you're going to open the canister of nerve gas, and everyone will go to sleep instantly.Jim: That's right. This gas will put anyone to sleep for exactly three minutes.Fingers: And while everyone is asleep, you're going to go round to the manager's desk and steal all the money?Jim: Exactly. I've worked it out very carefully. There should be about ￡50,000 in used bank notes.Ginger: Sounds great. There's only one thing. If you open the gas, you'll go to sleep too, won't you?Jim: I have thought of that. I'll wear a motor-cycle helmet, with an oxygen mask inside.If I wear a helmet, no one will be able torecognize me afterwards, either.Ginger: I think it's risky. If the bank clerk sees you take out a gas canister, he won't wait. He'll push the alarm button straight away.Fingers: I've just had an idea. If I came into the bank when you were standing at the counter, no one would even look at me. Then, if I threw the can of nerve gas, they wouldn't guess that we were connected.Ginger: Yes, that might be better. Are you going to wear a helmet, too?Fingers: No. It would look very suspicious if two people were wearing motor cycle helmets. I'll just open the door, throw in the gas canister, and leave Gentleman Jim to rob the bank.Jim: I like that idea. Right, we'll do that. Any other problems that you can see?Ginger: What are you going to do with the money? If you walk out with ￡50,000 under your arm, somebody will surely notice you.Jim: You'll be sitting in a get-away car, waiting for me outsaid the bank.Ginger: But there is a police station just fifty yards away. If I park a car outside the bank, the police would probably come and ask me to move.Fingers: Well, what do you suggest? He can't just walk around the town. He'll be carrying ￡50,000 in bundles of bank notes.Jim: Just a minute! I've thought of something. What day is this robbery?Fingers: Monday.Jim: Monday! You know what happens on Monday, don't you? It's dustbin day!Ginger: So?Jim: So, can you think of a better way of moving the money? If you saw a man pick up ￡50,000 and put it into a car, what would you think?Fingers: I'd think he was a thief.Jim: Exactly. But if you saw a man pick up a dustbin and put it into a lorry, what would you think?Fingers: I'd think he was a dustman. Hey! That's clever!Ginger: And if the ￡50,000 was in the dustbin, I could pick up the money and nobody would notice. That's brilliant.Fingers: Is there a dustbin?Jim: Oh yes, several. They put the dustbins out every Monday. They'll be standing there, outside the bank.Fingers: But if you put the money in a dustbin, it'll stink. We'll never be able to spend it if it smells like that.Jim: We don't have to put it in a dustbin. We can put it in a black plastic bag. They often have black plastic bags for rubbish nowadays. If I carry one in my pocket, I can pull it out after you've thrown the gas. OK? Let's run through the plan once more.Ginger: You go into the bank with a motor-cycle helmet on, and a black rubbish bag in your pocket.Fingers: I come in a few minutes later. I open the door, throw in the open gas canister, and thengo ... where?Jim: I've hired a room in the building right opposite the bank. Go up in the lift to the top floor and keep a look out. When you get there, radio Ginger, and tell him to come.Ginger: In the meantime, everyone in the bank has gone to sleep, except you. You take the money, and put it in the plastic bag.Jim: I come out, and put the bag with the rubbish, and then go back into the bank.Ginger: Go back?Jim：Oh yes. If everyone woke up and I wasn't there, they'd know I was one of the thieves. No, I'll go back and pretend to wake up with everyone else.Fingers: That's a really clever touch.Ginger: I drive a dustcart and wait in the cul-de-sac behind the bank until Fingers contacts me. Then I come and pick up the rubbish, including the ￡50,000.Jim: I can't think of any problems, can you? (Doorbell rings. Door opens.)Boss: At long last! Why did it take you so long?1st villain: Er ... I really am sorry about this, boss ...Boss: Come on! What happened? Where's the money?1st villain: Well, it's a long story. We parked outside the bank, OK, on South Street, and I went in and got the money—you know, no problems, they just filled the bag like you said they would. I went outside, jumped into the car, and off we went.Boss: Yes, yes, yes. And then?2nd villain: We turned right up Forest Road, and of course the traffic lights at the High Street crossroads were against us. And when they went green the stupid car stalled, didn't it? I mean, it was dead—1st villain: So I had to get out and push, all the way to the garage opposite the school. I don't know why Jim here couldn't fix it. I mean, the car was your responsibility, wasn't it?2nd villain: Yeah, but it was you that stole it, wasn't it? Why didn't you get a better one?1st villain: OK, it was my fault. I'm sorry.2nd villain: The mechanic said it would take at least two days to fix it—so we just had to leave it there and walk.1st villain: Well, we crossed over Church Lane, and you'll never believe what happened next, just outside the Police Station, too.2nd villain: Look, it wasn't my fault. You were responsible for providing the bag—I couldn't help it if the catch broke.1st villain: It took us five minutes to pick up all the notes again.Boss: Fine, fine, fine. But where is the money?2nd villain: We're getting there, boss. Anyway, we ran to where the second car was parked, outside the library in Ox Lane—you know, we were going to switch cars there—and then—you know, this is just unbelievable—1st villain: —yeah. We drove up Church Lane, but they were digging up the road just by the church, so we had to take the left fork and go all the wayround the north side of the park. And then, just before the London Road roundabout—2nd villain: —some idiot must have driven out from the railway station without looking right into the side of a lorry. The road was completely blocked. There was nothing for it but to abandon the car and walk the rest of the way.Boss: All right, it's a very fascinating story. But I still want to have a look at the money.1st villain: Well, that's the thing, boss. I mean, I'm terribly sorry, but this idiot must have left it somewhere.2nd villain: Who are you calling an idiot? I had nothing to do with it. You were carrying the bag.1st villain: No. I wasn't. I gave it to you ... Man: Excuse me, madam.Woman: Yes?Man: Would you mind letting me take a look in your bag?Woman: I beg your pardon?Man: I'd like to look into your bag, if you don't mind.Woman: Well I'm afraid I certainly do mind, if it's all the same to you. Now go away. Impertinence!Man: I'm afraid I shall have to insist, madam.Woman: And just who are you to insist, may I ask?I advise you to take yourself off, young man, before I call apoliceman.Man: I am a policeman, madam. Here's my identity card.Woman: What? Oh ... well ... and just what right does that give you to go around looking into people's bags?Man: None whatsoever, unless I have reason to believe that there's something in the bags belonging to someone else?Woman: What do you mean belonging to someone else?Man: Well, perhaps, things that haven't been paid for?Woman: Are you talking about stolen goods? That's a nice way to talk, I must say. I don't know what things are coming to when perfectly honest citizens get stopped in the street and have their bags examined. A nice state of affairs!Man: Exactly, but if the citizens are honest, they wouldn't mind, would they? So may I look in your bag, madam? We don't want to make a fuss, do we?Woman: Fuss? Who's making a fuss? Stopping people in the street and demanding to see what they've got in their bags. Charming! That's what I call it, charming! Now go away; I've got a train to catch.Man: I'm sorry. I'm trying to do my job as politely as possible but I'm afraid you're making it rather difficult. However, I must insist on seeing what you have in your bag.Woman: And what, precisely, do you expect to find in there? The Crown Jewels?Man: No need to be sarcastic, Madam. I thought I'd made myself plain. If there's nothing in there which doesn't belong to you, you can go straight off and catch your train and I'll apologize for the inconvenience.Women: Oh, very well. Anything to help the police.Man: Thank you, madam.Woman: Not at all, only too happy to cooperate. There you are.Man: Thank you，Mm. Six lipsticks?Woman: Yes, nothing unusual in that. I like to change the colour with my mood.Man: And five powder-compacts?Woman: I use a lot of powder. I don't want to embarrass you, but I sweat a lot. (Laughs)Man: And ten men's watches?Woman: Er, yes. I get very nervous if I don't know the time. Anxiety, you know. We all suffer from it in this day and age.Man: I see you smoke a lot, too, madam. Fifteen cigarette lighters?Woman: Yes, I am rather a heavy smoker. And ... and I use them for finding my way in the dark and ...and for finding the keyhole late at night. And ... and I happen to collect lighters. It's my hobby.I have a superb collection at home.Man: I bet you do, madam. Well, I'm afraid I'm going to have to ask you to come along with me.Woman: How dare you! I don't go out with strange men. And anyway I told you I have a train to catch.Man: I'm afraid you won't be catching it today, madam. Now are you going to come along quietly or am I going to have to call for help?Woman: But this is outrageous! (Start fade) I shall complain to my MP. One has to carry one's valuables around these days; one's house might be broken into while one's out ...1. The American Indians of the Southwest have led an agricultural life since the year 1 A.D., and in some aspects theirlife is still similar today.2. At the beginning of this period, the people farmed on the tops of high, flat, mountain plateaus, called mesas. Mesa is the Spanish word for table.3. They lived on top of the mesas or in the protection of the caves on the sides of the cliffs.4. In their early history, the Anasazi used baskets for all these purposes. Later they developed pottery. But the change from basketmaking to pottery was so important that it began a series of secondary changes.5. To cook food in a basket, the women first filled the basket with ground corn mixed with water. They then built a fire.6. But many stones could be heated on the fire and then dropped into the basket of food, so it would cook. The stones heated the food quite well, but soon they had to be taken out of the food and heated again.7. But although the men brought home the idea of pottery, they did not bring home any instructions on how to make it. Anthropologists have discovered pieces of broken pottery made according to different formulas.8. Because the Anasazi had solved the problem of cooking and storing food, they could now enjoy a more prosperous, comfortable period of life. AcupunctureThere are many forms of alternative medicine which are used in the Western world today. One ofthe most famous of these is acupuncture, which is a very old form of treatment from China. It is still widely used in China today, where it is said to cure many illnesses, including tonsillitis, arthritis, bronchitis, rheumatism and flu. The Chinese believe that there are special energy lines through the body and that thebody's energy runs through these lines. When a person is ill the energy in his or her body does not run as well as normal, perhaps because it is weaker or it is blocked in some way. The Chinese believe that if you put very fine needles into the energy line, this helps the energy to return to normal. In this way the body can help itself to get better.The acupuncturist puts the needles into special places along the energy line and some of these places can be a long way from the place where the body is ill. For example it is possible to treat a bad headache by putting needles into certain places on the foot. It may surprise you to know that it does not hurt when the acupuncturist puts the needles into your body. People who have had acupuncture say that they felt nothing or hardly anything. Western doctors at first did not believe that acupuncture could work. Now they see that it not only can work but that it does work. How and why does it work? No one has been able to explain this. It is one of nature's mysteries.I Just Fall in Love AgainDreaming, I must be dreamingOr am I really lying here with youBaby you take me in your armsAnd though I'm wide awakeI know my dream is coming trueAnd oh I just fall in love againJust one touch and then it happens every time And there I goI just fall in love again and when I doI can't help myself I fall in love with youMagic, it must be magicThe way I hold you and the night just seems to fly Easy foryou to take me to a starHeaven is that moment when I look into your eyes And oh I just fall in love againJust one touch and then it happens every time And there I goI just fall in love again and when I doI can't help myself I fall in love with you Can't help myself I fall in love with you。
雅思12 听力 原文
雅思12 听力原文In this session in your training day we're going to look at some of the more specialised holidays we offer at BC Travel.[01:06.56]Now, the travel business is very competitive and it's important to be aware of how the market's changing and developing.[01:14.92]In terms of age groups, the over-65s are an important market.[01:20.46] and one that's increasing steadily year on year.[01:24.48]The fewest holidays are taken by the 31 to 42-year-olds, and that figure shows no sign of rising.[01:32.79]The biggest market at present is still the youngest group, the 16 to 30s, but this group's also seen the biggest drop over the last few years, whereas there's a noticeable growth in the number of holidays taken by the 55 to 64-year-olds.[01:50.60]As far as the 43 to 54-year-olds are concerned, bookings there are steady, but I have to say we haven't seen the increase we expected.[02:02.51]One trend we're noticing with nearly all age groups is the growing popularity of holidays in which clients do some kind of specialised activity.[02:12.13]I'm not talking here about adventure holidays, where clients take part in high-risk activities like white water rafting just for thethrill of it.[02:22.08]Activity holidays usually involve rather less high-risk sports, or things like art and music.[02:30.86]They're not necessarily cheaper than ordinary holidays, often the opposite, in fact.[02:36.34]But they do often take place outside the main tourist centres,[02:40.37] which gives an opportunity for clients to find out more about the local people and customs, and many say this is one of the most positive features of these holidays.[02:51.00]Of course, they offer the chance to develop a new skill or talent, but clients often say that more than this.[02:59.04] It's the chance to create lasting relationships with other like-minded people that's the main draw.[03:06.83]Let me give you some examples of BC Travel activity holidays.[03:11.63]Our painting holidays take place in four different centres in France and Italy and they're very popular with clients of all abilities from beginners onwards.[03:22.66]We've got an excellent team of artists to lead the classes -some of them have been with us from the start.[03:29.27] And five additional ones will be joining us this year sothat we can offer a greater number of classes in each centre.[03:38.72]As far as cooking holidays are concerned, I know a lot of agents offer holidays where clients cook recipes related to one particular country, usually the one they're staying in.[03:50.53] But we focus on dishes from a great many different ones.[03:55.05]Apart from that you'll find the usual emphasis on good quality, organic ingredients - that's more or less a given nowadays - and there are generally some meat-free recipes included.[04:08.01]Our photography holidays take place in a wide range of countries from Iceland to Vietnam, and clients have the opportunity to see some stunning scenery.[04:18.72]Groups are small, no more than eight, so clients can have one-on-one tuition during the holiday, and excursions are arranged with fully-trained guides.[04:30.16]At the end of each holiday an exhibition is held of the photographs taken so that clients can see one another's work and receive valuable feedback from the tutor.[05:14.04]Finally, let me tell you about our fitness holidays.[05:17.55]In Ireland and Italy we run one-week general fitness classes for all ages and levels of fitness.[05:25.85]Clients start the course with a consultation with a trainer, and together they draw up an individual programme.[05:33.11]As well as improving general fitness, clients find that they end up losing much of the stress they've built up in their daily lives.[05:42.26]In Greece, we have a two-week holiday for clients who want to do something about their weight.[05:47.79]This has all the features you'd expect, like a personalised diet programme, but one of its most popular features is that the exercise classes are all held on the beach.[05:59.76]People say it's far preferable to being in a gym.[06:03.68]Finally, we offer several holidays in Morocco.[06:07.91]One very popular one is the mountain biking holiday.[06:11.36]Bikes are provided and there are different routes according to people's ability.[06:15.96]We offer one which is tailored to the needs of families, which is particularly popular.[06:22.07]OK, so that's about all the time I have today, so thank you very much.。
对外汉语(第二版)中级口语II-第12课
两人一组，说一说
第12课 低碳生活，从我做起
练习一下“亏”、“以”
1．你的意思是说，太忙了，心就死了？亏你想得出来。（亏）
（1）连这个字都不认识，亏你还是搞文字研究的。 （2）这种男朋友，你生病他都不来看你， 亏你那么爱他 ！ （3） 亏我们是好朋友 ，你怎么能欺骗我呢？ （4）亏他还是校长呢， 学校发生那么大的事儿他都不知道 。
e.幸运： （反义：有限）
（a）生命是有限的，创造是无限的。 （b）人的欲望是无限的吗？ f.模特（：c）登上泰山，风光无限。
（a）时装模特、人体模特。 （b）名模。 g.唯独：
(a) 他说自己什么都有，却唯独没有幸福。 (b) 大家都去了长城，唯独我没去。
第12课 低碳生活，从我做起
学习生词
h.驳斥：指对方的意见或看法不合事实、没有道理； 说出自己的意见，否定别人的意见
也会礼貌地说“请慢走”。现在，这些话成了真正的客套，因为“慢” 已经成为一种难得的奢侈。生活越来越快，工作越来越快……我们已经 慢不下来了。
回答问题
a.请客和送客时，我们常常说什么？ b.什么叫“客套”？ c.为什么说“慢”已经成为一种奢侈？
第12课 低碳生活，从我做起
问答练习
a. 媒体公布了一项什么调查结果？ b. 他们为什么觉得汉字“忙”很有意思？ c.王楠觉得大卫的想法怎么样？ d. 大卫为什么觉得生活好像在比赛？ e. 王楠说的“这样一个群体”指的是什么群体？ f. 这个群体反对什么？提“慢活族”？
回答问题
a．为什么说超级名模“要什么有什么”？ b．超级名模没有什么？ c．对话可能是什么内容？
第12课 低碳生活，从我做起
回答问题
a. 名模现在还做模特这个工作吗？ b. 记者想了解什么？ c. 名模说“我早就有这个愿望”，是什么意思？ d. 她从事模特这个工作多长时间了？ e. 她觉得那段生活怎么样？ f．为什么说模特这个工作是有争议的？ g. “人体模特行走在传统和禁忌之间”，你怎么理解？ h.名模怎么看“人体模特行走在传统和禁忌之间”这种说法？ i.什么是模特的“世界末日”？ j.模特节食付出了什么代价？ k.记者为什么说模特的付出没有白费？
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Lesson TwelvePart One:Event35. Describe an exciting trip/long-distance trip you made.You should say:when you made the tripwhere you wenthow the trip wasand explain why it was exciting.Last summer I had a very nice holiday with my parents in Sanya, Hainan Province. It is a very famous coastal city in the southern part of China. The place is very beautiful, and each year thousands of tourists spend their holidays there.We spend four whole days in Sanya. We spent our time visiting tourist sites along the coastal area. The blue sky, navy sea, white beaches, my eyes are filled with beautiful landscapes. My parents and I also took the golden chance to swim and enjoyed the sunbathing on the comfortable beach. One more thing worth mentioning is that I also tried scuba diving there. It was so fascinating. I swam very close to the coral beds and beautiful fished swam besides me elegantly. Never shall I forget such a unique experience. Well, of course, that did cost me a lot. Apart from seeing the sceneries, we also had many delicious sea foods like lobster, crab, oyster and so on. Even today, I can still1word版本可编辑.欢迎下载支持.clearly remember the feast I enjoyed in Sanya.For four years, because my parents and I had always been busy about our own business, our family hasn’t had a chance to spend such a nice holiday together. That’s why this trip to Sanya has been a very exciting one for me. I’ll always treasure this long-distance trip as my best memory.36. Describe an enjoyable visit.You should say:who visited youwhat forwhat you didand explain how your friend felt, why.On my 25th birthday I invited a lot of friends over to my home. The party was scheduled for 6 o’clock. On the morning of that day, I ordered a birthday cake from the baker’s in my neighbourhood. Then I went shopping in a supermarket and bought many balloons, 25 lotus-shaped candles, vegetables such as cabbage, tomatoes, cheese, shrimp, bacon and salad dressing. You know, all the stuff needed to make a salad. On the afternoon of that day I decorated my living room with balloons and candles and then at around 5 o’clock I started to prepare dinner. When my friends entered my home at 6, their faces lit up immediately because of what they ca lled “a romantic ambience”.2word版本可编辑.欢迎下载支持.During that party I received many gifts. We sat around the table and talked of many beautiful memories from the past. We had a great time that night.37. Describe a project you finished with others.You should say:with whom you finished this projectwhen it washow you did itand whether you received any benefit.Even until this day I can still remember a project I was involved in when I was at college. I took part in a translation group because I wanted to improve both my English and Chinese. Once, we got a job from a government agency to translate a water supply manual from Chinese to English. It was a document of more than 100 pages. Then our group decided to do it together. We decided the number of steps we must go through and the person in charge. Then we distributed the task, translated our respective parts, exchanged our translation with each other, corrected the mistakes, unified the translation of the same English terms and connected our translations and give them to the person in charge for final editing. During the whole process we spent a lot of time together translating and discussing. Sometimes we even had quarrels because of our different understanding of a word. Anyway we ironed out all the difficulties and finished the job an scheduled.3word版本可编辑.欢迎下载支持.To our surprise, we got a bonus later for the translation as the agency was really satisfied with our work38. Describe one thing you find interesting about cultural difference.You should say:what it ishow you learned about this cultural differenceand explain why you think it’s interesting.I’ve been abroad in my secondary school for a period of time, and in my current college, which is affiliated to the China For eign Ministry, I also have plenty of chances to get in touch with foreign people. They are either worldly renowned scholars or diplomats from around the world; the Arabian world, the European countries, North and Latin America, and Africa…Foreign culture is then becoming a very vague term. T he more people I meet, the harder it is to generalize. It’s like asking a foreigner who’s spent years in China what Chinese c ulture is. But I can still talk about a most recent case that happened around me though it’s not interesting. One of my classmates failed a course because he’s got a technical problem identified as plagiarism. The professor is from Yale. I mention this because I discovere d that though Chinese teachers don’t allow plagiarism, they don’t put emphasis on not doing it. None of my Chinese teachers has ever brought our attention to this issue but we are always warned in the first classed given by my 12 foreign teachers since I’ve entered the college, that plagiarism is seriously banned and we are given detailed training on how to make quotations and bibliography. Though the situation in4word版本可编辑.欢迎下载支持.China is improving, it is still far from enough. I regard this a difference in the degree of respect to people’s intellectual property. Plagiarizers are called intellectual thieves among my foreign professors but we don’t have that serious of wording in Chinese. That’s now what I see about cultural difference, and it’s also an issue we should pay special attention to.39. Describe an important change in your life.You should say:what it iswhat the effect on you ishow you feel about itand explain why it is important.Actually, that sounds kind of unusual but one of the turning points in my life was when I got my first bicycle.I remember it was a present my father gave me on my seventh birthday. It was a brand new bicycle. You know, back in the 1980s, having a bicycle was really something, especially for a boy of only seven.That was a very important day for me. For the first time, I could go out on my own and go as far as I wanted to. I used to polish the bicycle everyday and take really good care of it. Of course, that only lasted a few months, and then I lost interest in it.I think the reason that it was an important change for me is that for the first time in my life, I realized what a fantastic thing it was to be5word版本可编辑.欢迎下载支持.free, and to go anywhere with your free will. That was the beginning of a lifelong craving for travelling. By the time I graduated from university, I had almost been to most of the major cities in China. And now I’m thinking of the world outside China. Of course, as a return for his kindness, I will buy my father a brand new car on his 60th birthday.40. Describe a wedding that you attended.You should say:when it waswho got marriedwhat happened at the weddingand explain how you felt about it.OK, I’m going to talk about my own wedding. My wife and I got married in late September, in Xi’an, my hometown. I remember it was very cold. We held the reception 2 months later in Beijing, my wife’s hometown.We had quite reception, about 200 guests, I believe. My wife wore a traditional Chinese Qi Pao, but I wore a modern business suit.We had a lavish dinner, consisting of different dishes from various provinces. Of course, there were the forma speeches, the exchanging of wedding rings, and so on. Afterwards most of the guests indulged themselves in the wedding feast. Quite a number of my friends and I got drunk. My wife was so angry but she was OK the next day though.6word版本可编辑.欢迎下载支持.Also we took a lot of photos and we even video-taped the whole thing. My wife and I watched the video-tape again and again. We believe that was the happiest moment in our lives.Part Two: Examples of Questions in Part Three1. 概述雅思口语考试第三部分是整个考试的高潮部分，考生的最终得分是高是低主要取决于你在这一部分的表现。