雅思口語話題之喜歡的建築
大家有沒有非常喜歡的建築物呢？是什麼風格的呢？你能用英語描述出來嗎？下面小編給大家帶來雅思口語話題之喜歡的建築。
雅思口語話題之喜歡的建築
escribe a building you like
You should say:
Where it is
What it is used for
What it looks like
And explain why you like or dislike it
雅思口語part2話題參考範文
When I was on vacation last summer I saw a lot of interesting places, but one that sticks in my mind is a tower, well actually some people called it a fort – it was constructed a long time ago, in the 17 century. It was used to guard the shore against invasions from enemies and for that reason it had a semicircular gun platform, or an artillery battery, which was able to defend against attacks from the sea.
The design of the building is quite simple; it’s a four-walled structure with a pentagonal turret (or tower) at each corner. The entrance to the tower is via a drawbridge – just like you see in old castles, and there is a moat all around the structure, although now it’s a ditch without any water.
It’s been used for various purposes over the centuries, obviously for defense, also as a prison, and more recently it housed a restaurant as well as a pizzeria although when I visited it the building was closed and apparently now it isn’t actually used for anything – it’s just a historical site – but we were lucky enough to see a special event there – a historical re-enactment of one of the important events that happened during an invasion – this was part of a celebration of the building’s 400th year.
The interesting thing is – it’s not a famous building like the Eiffel Tower or the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, it wasn’t built by a well-known architect or anyone famous, but it’s size and appearance in contrast to the area around it – and its commanding view of the sea are quite impressive, not to mention the fact that it’s more than 400 hundred years old and it’s still standing there – very imposing. When we were standing inside we could almost ‘feel’ the history in its walls and you could easily imagine how things were at the time it was built – it has such a presence. That’s why I think it’s an interesting building – because of how it made me feel.
雅思口語part3問題及參考答案
Is it important to conserve old buildings? Why?
The old buildings are the representatives of the history. They tell the past stories of thousand years and let us know about different issues like how they lived, how their living styles were, what they did, what sort of construction style they had and more other necessary information. If the historical buildings are not preserved, people will be unable to learn about their pasts. It is important to know about the origin, the forefathers and the past in order to live with dignity. If the important buildings are not preserved, the national history will go under oblivion. Moreover, the young generation of a country will be unaware of its history and the greatness of the nation. Usually, the old buildings contain the relics and people develop their idea over their past which is another cause for preserving the old establishments.
Is the history useful for the coming generations? Why?
History is always useful. It teaches us different important lessons and most of the people who have succeeded in life have taken their learning from the history. So, history is also useful for the coming generations. It may happen that they are in some sort of trouble and if they look back in history, they will find that there were some other people who also had the same troubles and got rid in any specific way. Thus, history helps them to get out of any troublesome situation. Moreover, if they are in any critical situations, they could take help of history, but it should be remembered that history does always not refer the events old about 100 years.
What is the difference between houses built in the past and now?
The basic difference between the house of past and current is space. Earlier, the houses were made more spacious and covered large spaces to be built. But with the increasing population, the houses are made in small space and the number of houses is on the increase. Moreover, the past houses were designed after different distinctive styles. There were ample spaces for recreation and entertainment for the residents. But in the current days, apartments are being made with lower space and even at times they do not have proper walking space in the staircase. Earlier, the houses covered horizontal space but now they are vertical.
What are the differences in sizes of houses? Why?
The house sizes are different for various reasons and the top most cause is the increased population around the world. To meet the demand of the growing population, the house sizes are becoming small. Currently, it is almost impossible to build a house covering a large space for the living of a family in a comfortable manner rather the large space could be used to build apartment blocks or residential towers that could house several families instead of one family. Accommodation is one of the greatest challenges in the coming days and already people are experiencing the problem in different cities of the world.
Do you prefer a big or a small house? Why?
I prefer living in a big house because the environment of a big house is comfortable. The houses are made in such manner that light and air could pass easily. Moreover, the houses allow the people exercising some hobbies (I like gardening) and if there are spaces, the residents could make gardens before the house which will increase the beauty of the house. But if it is a small house, the options are rare. Moreover, the architectural style of the big houses is usually very attractive and good looking which attracts me more. But the small houses are made commercially to accommodate people, not to exercise their hobbies.
雅思口語範文素材：描述一個建築
Describe an interesting building. You should say:
Where it is located.
What it looks like.
What services are provided?
Why you like it.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative.
1. a) Of all the interesting buildings I have seen, the 305 meter tall Radio and TV Tower in Shenyang comes to mind.
b) It is located in the city center near the Government Square.
2. a) The design of the tower is that of a needle with a brood base.
b) Situated near the top is what, in my opinion, looks like a massive hamburger.
3. a) The primary function of the Tower is telecommunications.
b) Engineers use it to send telephone signals far and wide.
There are a couple of reasons why I find the TV Tower such a fascinating building. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly.
4. a) To start, the tower contains a revolving restaurant.
b) What I mean to say is that one can sit down for a meal while the view over the city is forever changing. It takes 45 minutes to complete one revolution.
5. a) Secondly, the engineering skills and technologies that were applied to build it are mind-boggling to me.
b) What I mean is that this fills me with a great sense of pride about my nation and my country.
6. a) Lastly, to me the tower is a symbol of the strength of the Chinese people.
b) For example, it has experienced many storms without being blown over.
7. So, in short, those are my views on an interesting building.
雅思口語話題：歷史建築——最地道的表達
首先，告訴大家一個方法：無論是讓你描述你曾經參觀過的歷史古蹟，還是你所在城市的歷史古蹟，你可以只准備一個話題。大家看着兩個問題：
Describe a historical building you have been to.
Describe an important historical building in your city.
Describe an important historical building that you know.
這幾個問題其實就是把一個問題換成了不同問法，其他地點類的話題也都是一樣的，考生可以用一個答案回答所有問題，以不變應萬變。就像大家都知道的這個下聯“一枝紅杏出牆來“，它原來是對”春色滿園關不住”的，但只要大腦轉地快， ”一枝紅杏出牆來”可以對所有上聯!例如：
月落烏啼霜滿天，一枝紅杏出牆來。
待的山花爛漫時，一枝紅杏出牆來。
關於這個歷史古蹟的話題，我選的是衆所周知的建築：長城。(備註：文章最後有彩蛋!)
選擇描述長城的原因：
第一，這個實在是太出名，老外幾乎都知道，所以當考生一說它的名字時，考官的大腦中就會出現長城的畫面，這樣就算考生描述的不清楚時， 也不會令考官感到一頭霧水，心想這是哪個建築呀。
第二，長城這個建築還可以用來回答：描述一個不同尋常的建築。
第三，長城的英文名字" The Great Wall"實在是太好記了!簡單又生動!我自己對於岳陽樓，寧波天一閣和泉州東西塔這類歷史古蹟的英文名字記住後總是會忘記，而且考生說出名字來後外國人不知道的機率很大，這也就增大了考生描述的難度。
第四，在Part2 部分描述長城更容易在Part3部分中展開話題討論。因爲長城所代表的意義和作用太多了，考生可以從它的歷史談到現在，話題不會枯竭。
Part2 的話題是歷史建築，所以Part3部分考官就會問考生與古建築有關的問題， 經常會出的問題有：
Why do people visit the historical building?
Is it necessary to protect the historical building?
Do you think that historic buildings should be protected by the government?
看看這些問題再想想長城，是不是覺得不會很難展開討論。
接下來我們來介紹一些地道實用的建築類的英語詞彙，這些詞彙會讓你的口語在考試時脫穎而出!
to prevent invaders——防止入侵者，這個就特別適合用來描述長城的歷史意義。
an engineering and construction feat——這個詞語用在談論長城或其他建築就很好。
human accomplishment——人類的成就
最後我們看看如何使用上面的單詞地道地談論我國的長城，例句
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China actually consists of numberous walls and fortifications.
It was orginally conceived by Emperor Qin Shi Huang (ca. 259-210 BC) in the third century BC as a means of keeping out the Mongol Hordes invading the country.
The best-known and best-preserved section of the Great Wall was bui 14th through 17th centuries, during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
Though the Great Wall never effectively prevented invaders from entering China, it's still a massive engineering and constructionfeat and human accomplishment.
中國的長城實際上包括多個城牆和防禦工事。它是公元前三世紀秦始皇(公元前259-210)的一種原始構想，旨在阻止蒙古部落入侵該國。長城最着名和保存最完整的部分是14至17世紀，明朝(1368-1644)。儘管長城從未有效地阻止入侵者進入中國，但它仍然是一項巨大的工程和建築壯舉以及人類的成就
這裏是兩顆彩蛋哦!
如果你不想談論長城，覺得太多人說這個了，你想要的是與衆不同，這裏有兩個國外歷史悠久的建築可以說。
彩蛋1：the colosseum(羅馬鬥獸場)，例句：
The colosseum is in Rome and is remnant of a civilization that once controlled the known world.
It is breath-takingnot only for its beauty but also for its history and tors stand in the spot Caesar walked and gaze into the arena where gladiators battled to the death.
The Colosseum has slowly crumbled throughout the ages, and much of it is restricted now.
地道表達詞彙：
breath-taking
crumbled throughout the ages (好好理解下這個短語的語境)
彩蛋2：Taj Mahal——泰姬陵，例句：
Built in the 1600s, this building in Agra, India, is a testament to undying love. This white marble tomb bulit for Emperor Shah Jahan's deceased wife is a must-seefor everyone.
In 1983, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site, and also has been named one of the New Seven Wonders annually, so there have been recentrestrictions on tourism in an effort to help protect the site. However, the greatest threat is the air pollution that is destroying the marble.
這座建築建於17世紀的印度阿格拉，是對不朽愛情的證明。這個白色大理石墓葬爲皇帝沙賈汗已故的妻子是每個遊客必看的。 1983年，它被命名爲聯合國教科文組織世界遺產，並且每年都被命名爲新七大奇蹟之一，因此最近對旅遊業進行了限制，以幫助保護該遺址。然而，最大的威脅是破壞大理石的空氣污染。
地道表達詞彙：
must-see——每個城市或地區都有它獨特的建築或風光，都有必看景點，所以談論建築或旅遊等時這個詞是非常地道且使用的表達。
restrictions on tourism
(備註：口語成績高低不在於說的是國內的還是國外的建築，在於考生說得好不好，地不地道。考生說得比別人地道那你就會脫穎而出。)
雅思口語語速可不等於流利度!
熟悉雅思口語考試的同學們都知道，雅思評分有“四大怪”，即考官按四項標準分別評等級分：流利性與連貫性(fluency and coherence)、詞彙多樣性(lexical range)、語法多樣性及準確性(grammaticalrange and accuracy)、發音(pronunciation)。
而這“四大怪”之首——流利性與連貫性着實給很多烤鴨挖了個大坑，許多同學覺得流利就意味着說得快，因此一個勁地想要提升自己的語速，恨不能練成英文版的“報菜名”。而很多同學常用的伎倆就是背誦大段的成文，然後在考試的時候一字不漏地以迅雷不及掩耳之勢背出來，彰顯自己的語速。殊不知語速(speed of speaking)這個要素卻絲毫沒有出現在雅思官方對於流利性與連貫性地解讀中。
其實，背誦成文的做法不僅會加大考生在考試時的壓力，還會使表達顯得生硬且不自然。
是不是很多同學感覺做了許多無用功?那怎麼辦?!
不要擔心，咱們這就從正確的角度認真剖析一下所謂的“流利性與連貫性”，並且給出正確高效的備考建議。
在流利性和連貫性上，雅思口語主要考查以下幾個方面：一是詳盡表達的能力，包括符合邏輯地組織觀點、進行適當的語義指示等能力;二是表達觀點、就自己的觀點進行辯護、就出現的話題進行討論及推測的能力;三是在表達過程中沒有不自然的停頓或是重複使用相同的詞。
我懂我懂，這翻譯了跟沒翻譯一樣，中文也看不明白是個啥，彆着急，咱們一條一條來剖析。
1.邏輯表達、語義指示
雅思在本質上是一項重視應用的考試，其終極目的是幫助考生在英文環境下交流，因此對於口語考試，能夠清楚、有邏輯地表達也纔是終極的評判標準。
那麼有邏輯的表達指的是什麼呢?這首先要求考生能夠按照西方人的思維邏輯習慣組織自己的思路。簡單來說，西方人的思考方式比較直接，基本可以用“總分總”這三個字來概括，即先開門見山擺明自己的觀點、提供論據進行論述、總結自己的觀點。像咱們中國人慣用的那些比興啊、抒情啊，甚至像《紅樓夢》這種十幾章了連主角還沒出場的思路，就千萬不要再沿用了。一定要簡單直白，否則外國人的思維是無法承受的!
其次呢，就是要學會語義指示，也就是要學會用一些表達方法，包括詞、詞組、句式，來暗示自己的思路，告訴別人你下一步要說什麼。這類表達方法包括表示比較對比的similarly, in contrast;表示迴應他人觀點的I agree/disagree with this point;表示舉例的for example, a good case in point is that…等等。
2.表達與討論觀點
在西方大學的課堂裏，一定會遇到的就是根據某個話題闡述自己的觀點，並且進行討論甚至辯論，這部分表現還有可能被記入成績，考慮到學生們的這個需求，雅思口語考試也充分考察學生表達和討論的能力。
在這部分，非常重要的一個能力就是要能夠詳盡地論述你的觀點(build on your point of view)。尤其是在回答part2的時候，很多同學在表述了自己的基本觀點後會發生腦子“短路”的現象，完全不知道接下來該說什麼，從而出現大量的空白時間，還怎麼可能顯得流利連貫呢?針對這種現象，大家可以記住幾個常見的論述套路，到時候就不怕無話可說啦：
原因與結果(reasons and effects)
比較(comparison)
舉例 (examples)
個人經歷 (personal experiences)
3.不卡殼、不重複
上面我們已經說過，過分強調語速是雅思口語備考的一個大坑，其中一個重要原因
是，擔心怎麼才能說快，並強迫自己使用超出自己能力的語速，這樣做是會佔用腦容量的!其結果就是你沒有腦子來整理思路，準備接下來要說的內容，並且容易過度緊張，導致瞬間智商降爲負，“卡殼”的尷尬情況就這樣產生了。所以，想要做到不卡殼，除了咱們硬實力要過硬外，一個重要的小技巧，就是寧可語速適當放緩一些，把意思說完整、發音弄清晰，當然了，這裏說的是適當放緩，大家還是要注意時間哦。另外，大家要放輕鬆，謹記在你對面坐着的是一個活生生的human being，咱們人人對話的好處就在於，你說錯了可以改一下，說偏了可以解釋回來，畢竟在生活中表達出錯也是難免，雅思考官本着實用爲本的原則，也會諒解不影響表意、意外發生的小錯誤的。
備考建議：
1.在平時的閱讀、聽力中注意他人的語言組織、表達方式，注意積累：
語言指示表達法
同一個意思的不同表達方式
大家可以在以下幾個網站找到適合的閱讀、聽力材料進行練習：
BBCLearnEnglish：
LearnEnglish免費英語學習網站：
VOA - Voice of America：
2.練習闡述一個觀點，最好找一個speaking buddy(不一定是外國人，中國小夥伴也是可以的)，兩個人共同討論一個話題，練習對對方的論述做出迴應
3.練習時將自己所說的內容錄下來，然後對照評分標準復聽，修改後再錄音練習，如此反覆，直到答案能夠符合評分標準爲止。
tice, practice, practice!語言學習沒有捷徑，方法可以總結，苦功還是要下，沒有環境，創造環境也要練，常常和你的小夥伴們用英文對話吧!
說了這麼多，其實總結起來，就是備考的關鍵是把觀念擺正：雅思口語考試的本意是讓大家真正地提升口語水平，並且能夠在國外的生活、學習中清楚、自如地表達自己的意思，所以大家在準備時也應該謹記這一點，把表達放在第一位，而不要片面地理解評分標準或者過度迷信所謂的高分捷徑。換句話說，當咱們踏踏實實地把口語應用水平提上去的時候，雅思考試的分數也自然不會低啦。
