解析雅思口语回答误区与纠正
在进行口语考试的时候,很多同学都有提及这样的问题:对于一个话题,我回答完了,为什么考官还会再同样的问我一遍?笔者也会反问他们:再问的时候你怎么回答呢?半数以上的考生说道:我就是把刚才说的一字不漏地重新说了一遍。
这样的对话,其实已经进行过无数次。基于考生已经作答,当考官再同样问一遍问题的时候,殊不知,烤鸭们已经走进了口语误区。
那什么是口语误区?应该怎样避免进入口语误区?
一、频率类口语误区
频率类口语话题,在口语第一部分中最为常见。当考官想要了解考生基本信息的时候,通常会以频率类话题开始第一个问题。如Do you often use Internet? 或是How often do you take photos?
这样的一类基本话题,几乎对每一位考生,都是非常容易作答的。但是事实上,很多考生为了尽量多说,答案却偏离了题目本身。
以Do you often use Internet?为例,很多考生的答案是这样的:I often use the Internet to search information. Sometimes, I will also use it to watch movie or chat with my friends. I think Internet is very useful.
相信还有很多考生会前仆后继地这样回答。事实上,问题的关键词是什么呢?当冷静下来后,大家都会说是often, 事实上就是often这个频率词。
考官问题是:你经常使用网络吗?
考生版回答的问题是:网络的功能是什么?或者网络有用吗?
那应该怎样进行纠正呢?
可以首先考虑我们所学过的频率词,如always, usually, seldom, hardly ever, never, almost every day, 哪个适合就用哪个。
纠正:Yes. Actually, I use the Internet almost every day. In the daytime, I use it to deal with the things in my work. When I go back to home, I often use it by my laptop. And I will usually chat with my friends.
这样的回答大家可以参考一下,能够让我们的答案更加切题。“白天”和“晚上回家”,进一步说明了几乎每天这个频率词。
二、列举类口语误区
列举类口语话题,是指通常以What kinds of ... 或者What types of ... 这样的结构开始的问题,是考官深入了解考生的一种问法。问题通常有:
What kinds of activities do you like doing at weekends?
What types of wild animals are there in your country?
很多考生忽略了问题是复数的问法,通常会以这样的方式进行回答:At weekends, I like playing basketball, usually with my friends. We will go to the basketball court that is not far away from my home. And after playing, I will feel relaxed.
这样的回答,考官再重复题目也是情有可原的。
考官问题是:周末喜欢哪些活动?
考生回答的问题是:你喜欢打篮球吗?
考生回答与考官问题根本不在一个点上,考官当然会再问一遍,希望考生听懂后可以按照问题进行作答。
纠正:At weekends, I like playing basketball, usually with my friends. If it is a fine day, sometimes, I will go cycling along the lake in my hometown. Also, sometimes, I like going shopping with my parents.
回答同样很简单,但是提到了问题的关键,活动的类型,而不是为什么喜欢某一个活动。
三、特殊人群类口语误区
所谓特殊人群类话题,通常是针对一个相同话题下的不同人群,如在家乡类话题中,有对于城市适合度的提问。
Do you think that your hometown is a good place for young people to live?
Do you think that your hometown is a good place for children to live?
针对这一类话题,考生通常会按照之前准备的套路回答,也就是从天气、风景、特色食物等方面进行拓展。如:I think that my hometown is a good place for young people to live. The main reason is that my hometown owns beautiful views. We have places like Linshan Buddha, Xihui Park and lots of former residence of famous people. Also, there are lots of delicious snacks in my hometown. Young people will enjoy all of them. That is why I think my home is suitable for young people.
无论对于年轻人还是小孩子是否适合居住,很多考生会用同样的观点进行作答。看似很详细,解释了很多,但是用提前准备的点进行不同人群的回答是不适用的。这个也是很多同学容易进入的口语误区,要针对每个特殊的问题进行观点拓展。以第一个话题为例。
纠正:I think my hometown is suitable for young people. Most of the young people will pay attention to the job opportunities and the entertainment when they choose which city to live. My hometown is such a city that can offer them enough work chances because there are lots of industrial areas. Also, there are loads of shopping malls, plazas and scenic spots in my hometown. It ensures that young people will have a good time in my hometown. That is why I think my home is suitable for young people.
这样的回答,大家可以进行参考。主要从年轻人对于事业和娱乐的关注度出发,并且与所在城市进行匹配,从而得出本城市是否适合年轻人。
通过三类误区话题的讨论,希望考生们能够意识到问题与自己答案的匹配度。雅思口语并不是说得多说得流利就能得到理想的分数的。每个考生应该注意到具体的问题关键,按照关键词进行作答,使作答与问题高度匹配,这样才能够在流利和具体的基础上保证大家有一个更加理想的分数。
当考官再次问你问题的时候,切记:并不是他们没有听懂你在说什么,很可能你正在进入口语误区,没有如题回答。因此,不要简单的重复说过的话题,大家可以想想问题的关键是什么,并且按照关键点进行回答。通过此次介绍,希望大家能够对这类问题引起重视。
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