雅思口语考试 Part 1 话题与词汇总结

SPEAKING TEST IN IELTS
PART 1
TOPICS QUESTIONS AND WORDS RELATED
1.Studies Questions
What’s your subject ?
Why did you choose your subject ?
How do you like your subject ?
What do you like most about your studies ?
Is there anything you don’t like about your studies ?
How do you like your life on campus ?
Is your university a good place to study in ?
What do you think of the training you got in the university ?
How was your high school experience ?
How long have you been studying English ?
Do you think English is important for China ?
What do you think is the best way to study English ?
What aspect of English do you find the most difficult ?
What is most rewarding about learning a foreign language ?
What do you intend to study when you’re abroad ?
Which university are you going to study at ?
What do you intend to do after your graduation ?
Words related to this topic:
Schoolwork Brach of learning Field of study Discipline Lecturer
Theory
Revise Comprehend Succeed in Become skilled in Hands-on
Job-related
Theoretical
Reputable
Highly regarded
Compulsory
Optional
Profession
Line of business
Line of work
Occupation
Be involved in
Share responsibility
Work within a team
Hectic
Exhausting
Taxing
Intricate
2. Hometown Questions
Where is your hometown ?
Let’s talk about your hometown or village. What kind of place is it ?
Could you tell me something about your hometown ?
What kind of landscape surrounds your hometown ?
What are the main tourist attractions in your hometown ?
What are the people like in your hometown ?
What places in your hometown do you like best and tell me why ?
What places in your hometown might a visitor be interested in visiting, and tell me why ?
Do you think your hometown is a good place for a young person to live ?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in your hometown ?
What changes have taken place in your hometown in the last 20 years ?
Does your hometown have a lot of modern buildings or are they mostly traditional ? Words related to this topic:
Urban Suburb Architecture Back alley The locals Local cuisine Shopping District Residential area Estate Neighborhood Municipality
[mju:,nisi'pæləti]
n. 市民；市政当局
Apartment complex
公寓大楼
Capital
Downtown
Uptown
Sprawling
adj. 不规则地伸展的
Regionally important
Commercial
Unique
Distinctive
Built-up
adj. 组合的，拼合的；
建筑物多的
Affluent
Industrial
Provincial
3. Weather & Seasons & Rain
What’s the climate like in your hometown ?
How would you compare the climate in your hometown with other cities ? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the weather in your hometown ? What is your favorite type of weather in your hometown ?
Words related to this topic:
Climate
Average temperature Shower Spell
Blizzard
Drizzle
Raincoat
Shift
Vary
Rain torrential Sun-drenched Muggy=humid Clammy=humid Balmy=warm Sweltering=hot Chilly=cold Nippy=cold Sunny
Time of year Average temperature
Variable
Vary
Fluctuate
Differ
Seasonal
Unpredictable
Erratic
Constant
Downpour
Pour down
Spit
Rain slightly
Showery
Damp
Waterlogged
Waterproof
Soaked
4. Public Transport
Which type of transport do you usually use in your hometown ? Which type of transport do you prefer for traveling around ? What’s the traffic situation like in your hometown ?
What kinds of public transport do you have in your hometown ? Words related to this topic:
Transport network Bus system’Minicab
Traffic Congestion Delay Fare
Commuter
Journey
Rush hour
Commute
Catch
Old-fashioned
Inefficient
Well-organized
Government subsidized
5. Hobbies and Spare time
What kind of hobbies do you have ?
How did you become interested in your hobby ?
What do you do in your spare time ?
Do you like to be with a group of people or alone when you are free ? How do you spend your free time ? How do you relax yourself ? Words related to this topic:
Leisure pursuit Spare time Pastime
Amuse oneself by Unwind by
Kill time by
Fascinating
Captivating
Time-consuming
appealing
6. Travels & Sea
Do you enjoy traveling ?
Is there anywhere you would particularly like to visit on your holidays ? Where and why ?
For a long trip, how do you prefer to travel?
Words related to this topic:
Package tour Independent travel Tourism
Tourist
Tourist trap Sightseeing Holiday-maker Travel agent
Go backpacking Go sightseeing Touristy
Tacky Overdeveloped
Exclusive
Luxurious
Coast
Shoreline
Seashore
Water’s edge
Wave
Scuba diving
Marine wildlife
Sea breeze
Beach resort
Sunbathe
Get a suntan
Paddle
Go for a swim
Marine
Rocky
Sandy
Pebbly
Tropical
Exotic
Coastal
Crystal-clear
7.Sports & Outdoor activity & Cycling What is your favorite sport ?
Why do you like it so much ?
What sports are played in your country ?
What are the sports facilities like in your hometown ? Words related to this topic:
Team game Spectator sport Physical activity Squad
Solo sport Compete Challenge
Get fit=keep fit
Stay in shape
Be out of shape
Lose weight
Stay healthy
Strenuous
Physical
Energizing
Revitalizing
8. Films and TV
How often do you go to the cinema ?
Do you prefer watching film in the cinema or at home ?
Do you like to watch alone or with your friends ? What kind of films do you like ?
Who’s your favorite film star ?
What is your favorite TV program ?
Words related to this topic:
Big name
Star
Director
Current release
DVD release
Oldie=old movie Soundtrack Blockbuster
Flick
The pictures=the cinema Telly
Episode
Series
Soap opera Documentary Mainstream
Sitcom Audience
viewer
Produce
Direct
Star in
Act in
Play the lead role
Turn on/off/over
Tune in
Sit in front of the telly
Broadcast
Repeat
Produce
Televise
Witty
Enlightening
Mind-numbing=boring
Televised
Live-broadcast
Attention-grabbing=inter
esting
Pre-recorded
Violent
Silly
Romantic
Mind-opening
Unforgettable
Thrilling
Avant-garde
tear-jerking
Spellbinding
Samey
action-packed
Big-budget
9. Music
How often do you listen to music ?
What kinds of music do you like ?
Do you like listening to music?
Where do you usually listen to music?
Can you play instruments?
Do you think it’s important for children to learn to play a musical instrument? Do you prefer listening to live performance or recorded music?
Words related to this topic:
Harmony Melody Lyric Synthesizer Concert Gig=concert Album
Tune
Portable
CD player
MP3 player
A hit record
Download
Burn CD’s
Put on a CD
Put on piece of music
Funky
Catchy
Soothing atmospheric
10. Accommodation & Building & Hotels & Museums
Tell me about the kind of accommodation you live in.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of the kind of housing you live in ? Which do you prefer, a flat or a house ?
Which floor do you live on, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of living on that floor ?
What sort of accommodation would you like to live in when you get to the country you’re going to ?
Words related to this topic:
House Apartment Mansion
Flat Architecture Structure design Skyscraper Office
Block Residence Construct Erect Renovate Demolish
Elegant
Well-designed
Unsightly
Contemporary
Old-fashioned
Hotel chain
Hotel inn
Room service
Reside in a hotel
Stay in a hotel
Be a hotel guest or
resident
Spartan
Basic and simple
Luxurious
Exclusive
Natural history museum
Antique
Artefact
Fossil
Put on display
Exhibit
Rare
Prehistoric
Primitive
11. Family
Can you tell me something about your family ?
What do your family members do for a living ?
What do you and your family like to do together ?
Do you prefer big families or small families ?
What do you think are the advantages of big families and small families ? Words related to this topic:
Family unit Family reunion Relative Household chore Housework
Family circle
Family connection
Adore
Admire
Enjoy the company of
Affectionate
Intimate
distant
12. Birthdays & Weddings & Parties & Gifts
How important are birthdays in your country ?
How do Chinese people celebrate their birthdays ?
Do you like to celebrate your birthday with your parents or with your friends ? What do children get for their birthdays in your country ?
Which is the most important birthday for a Chinese ?
Words related to this topic:
Get-together
Shindig
Ball
Greeting card
Surprise
Get older
Grow older
Crack open a bottle of wine Unexpected
Customary
Marriage ceremony
Bride
Groom
Honeymoon
Bridal gown
Banquet
Best man
Bride’s maid
Get married
Give presents
Drink a toast
Conventional
Customary
Ceremonial
13. Clothing
What kind of clothing do you like best ?
What kind of clothing is popular in China ?
What does traditional clothing in China look like ?
How do older people feel about younger people’s clothing ? Words related to this topic:
Clothing Pants Shirt Skirt Dress Gown Pajama Socks Slacks
High-heels
Flats
Sportswear
Garment
Trend
Boutique
Flaunt
Show off
Dress up
Stylish
Chic
Well-made
Hard-wearing
subdued
14. Food & Cooking & Eating & Restaurant
What kind of food and dishes do people eat in your hometown ? What is the main food in China ?
In what ways has the diet of people in your country been changing ? How has your diet changed ?
Words related to this topic:
Cuisine Regional dish Local specials Calory
Flavor
Eat our=dine out Eat at home Scrumptious Appetizing Revolting Fattening Wholesome Peppery
Spicy Crunchy
Crisp
Chewy
Sugary Vinegary Cookery Ingredient
Recipe
Home economics
Bite to eat=snack
Oven
Become skilled at
Prepare
Entertain
Yummy
Full of flavor
Flavorful
Nourishing
Home-cooked
Famished
Cholesterol
Vitamin
Mineral
Protein
Munch
Lose weight
Put weight on
Nutritious
Harmful
Eatery
Meal
Specialty dish
Setting
Atmosphere
Environment
Decoration
Furnishing
Delicacy
Service
Feast on
Sample
Swanky
Posh
Low-cost
unsophisticated
15. Festival and Tradition
Tell me about the biggest traditional festival in your country. What do you do during the festival ?
Has the festival changed since you were younger ? Words related to this topic:
Celebration Festival
Reunion
Family get-together Ceremony Ritual
Legend
Folklore
Celebrate
Reunite
Revisit
Pay one’s respects to
Cheerful
Customary
Long-established
Time-honored
16. “Changes”Questions
Has your life changed in the last 10 years ? And if so, in what ways ?
Is there anything you would like to change in your life ?
How different is your life from the lives of your parents ?
Has tourism changed China very much ?
17.Future Plan Question
What problems or difficulties do you think you may have in the country you’re going to ?
Can you imagine what life in …will be like ?
What kind of differences in the cultures are you expecting between China and …? Are there any special places you want to see in …? What are they ?
What kind of things do you want to do in …that you can’t do in China ?
What are your goals in life ?
18.People & Friends
How much time do you spend with your friends?
What do you usually do with your friends?
Do you prefer spending time with your family or friends?
Is friendship important to you?
Words related to this topic:
Companion Acquaintance Best-buddy Best-mate Company Sibling Shared interests Similar hobbies Individual Meeting point Gathering place
Nightclub
Congregate
Flock to
Meet for the first time
Crowd together
Get acquainted with
Befriend
Get together
Hang out with
Socialize
Sociable
Gregarious
Out-going
Chummy
Extrovert
Introvert
Approachable
antisocial
19.Birds & animals
Are there many birds where you live?
How do people in China feel about birds?
Do birds have any special meaning in your culture?
Should we protect birds?
Do you like animals?
What types of animals do people keep as pets in your culture? How do most people feel about animals in your culture? What are animals used for in your culture?
Words related to this topic:
Wildlife Species Domestic animal Mammal Reptile
Dairy farming Protect Conserve Raise Endangered Extinct
Domesticated
Poultry
Domestic fowl
Habitat
Migratory bird
Resident bird
Pest
Symbolize
Offer protection
Provide food for
Rare
Endangered
Widespread
Commonplace
Mythical
Fairy-tale
Symbolic
20.Noise and industry
21.Going out & Weekends & Shopping
How often do you go out in the evening?
Who do you usually spend your evening with?
When you go out in the evening what do you usually do?
Do you think there is enough to do in the evening in your city? What do you usually do at the weekend?
What do people usually do at weekends in your country?
Do you weekends are long enough?
How important do you think it is to have free time?
So you like shopping?
How often do you go shopping?
What kind of shops are there in the area where you live?
What’s the worst thing about shopping? Words related to this topic:
Dust
Nightlife
Nightspot Discotheque
Cafe
Go for a stroll Wander around
Pay a visit to Invigorating Happening=fashionable Late-night
Leisure pursuit
Spare time Pastime
Time off
Amuse by
Unwind by
Kill time by
Soothing
Pleasing
Engaging
Essential
Luxury
Independent retailer
Chain
Store
Market stall
Purchase
Flog=sell
Haggle
Pick out
Inexpensive
Low-priced
Pricey
Over-priced
Fake
Genius
Posh
classy
22.Photos
Do you like taking photos of new places?
Is photography popular in your culture?
What kinds of photographs so you like looking at?
Would you prefer to buy a postcard or take a photograph of a new place? Words related to this topic
Snapshot Likeness Landscape shot Studio print Get
Develop
Pose for the camera
Photogenic
Camera-friendly
Picturesque
Photographable
23.Colors and Flowers
What’s your favorite color?
What can we learn about a person from the colors they wear?
Do any colors have a special meaning in your culture?
Do you like flowers?
On what occasions do people give flowers in your culture?
Do any flowers have a special meaning in your culture?
Words related to this topic:
Vibrate colors Vivid colors Dull colors
Hue
Shade of a certain color Signify
Symbolize
Flora
Pedal Lotus flower
A bunch of roses
Florist
Hay fever
A bouquet flowers
Artificial flower
Silk flower
Cultivate
Sneeze
Fragrant
Sweet-scented。