1、微博：雅思天后刘薇（新浪）微信： liuweiEnglish2013 年 10 月 29 日口语预测班讲义（一） 本讲义为第一节课 part1 讲义，明天会同一时间进行 part2 Assessment Criteria 1. Fluency and coherence 2. Grammatical range and accuracy 3. Lexical resources 4. Pronunciation 词汇 7 分的描述 Uses vocabulary resource flexibly to discuss a variety of topics. Uses some less c
2、ommon and idiomatic vocabulary and shows some awareness of style and collocation, with some inappropriate choices. Uses paraphrase effectively Part1 以词汇为导向，以思维为辅助 Big population-Dense population Big classroom -Spacious classroom Crowded-Congested Noisy-Chaotic Cheap-economical/more affordable 结论：词汇要
3、替换 My hometown is a small city in Hunan province. Its Liuyang. Its a beautiful city with a river. People there are very friendly. My hometown is liuyang, a middle-scaled city situated in the south of Hunan province. Its a beautiful city with enchanting natural beauty and abundant cultural heritages
4、like ancient temples. However, the downtown area is pretty modern with high-rise buildings and many pubs. 微博：雅思天后刘薇（新浪）微信： liuweiEnglish结论：英语是细节语言，词汇能力要支持展示更多细节。 课堂部分 Part1 基本信息类 1. Name 必考 Full name/中文名字含义未来换名字吗 My Chinese name is.,and my English name is . Actually, it doesnt have any specific mean
5、ing. My parents chose a character randomly from the dictionary. Literally, my given name Wei means a kind of flower that is similar to roses. However, it has more profound meaning standing for virtue and persistence in Chinese culture. Chinese Dragon Power and confidence 万能单词： virtue, diligence, int
6、elligence, tolerance, energy No, Im afraid not. My name is the most precious gift given by my parents, and it has such auspiciousmeaning. 2. Study or work 必考 Student/major/subject（高中） /school life/放学后做什么 Im a student coming from Renmin University. Currently, Im in the second yearof the study. Freshm
7、an Sophomore Junior Senior My major is law. There are two reasons. First is learning lawdoes benefits for my logical thinking, 微博：雅思天后刘薇（新浪）微信： liuweiEnglishcritical thinking and sensitiveness towards important details. Of course, law also teaches me how to explore the truth behind of the facts. The
8、 other reason is practical. Studying law is a must-go way to become a lawyer. And lawyer as an occupation is well paid and with quite high social status in China. Accounting Be good at numbers and math operations Be strict and careful with details Finance Know the principles of finance that will rem
9、ain the same to manage different companies even with different goals and perspectives. Know the truth of some decisive elements when we talk about business like the revenue, profit/margin and cost. Im a software engineer working for Lenovo, a large-scaled IT company ranking top 3 in China. Frankly,
10、its my first job and Ive been doing it for 5 years. My job responsibility is to . As a ., Im in charge of and mostly, I My time after school still belongs to study, for I have to finish so many assignments, essays and preparations for presentations. Its pathetic as a student in China, no matter whic
11、h grade you are in. My time out of work will belong to the family and my dog. After ending a whole days schedule/arrangement, Ill accompany with my parents/husband/wife to have dinner and then enjoy the TV time. Sometimes, we walk the dog in the community garden. I refuse any extra work even my boss
12、 pays more for it , because we work to live but not the opposite. 微博：雅思天后刘薇（新浪）微信： liuweiEnglish3. Hometown 必考 哪里特别的地方近些年的变化适合年轻人（老年人）居住否 Location Scale Whats special My hometown is Hangzhou, the capital and biggest city in Zhejiang province. Its situated in the lower reaches of Qiantang River, the
13、best position in Yangtz Delta. It has a population of about 5 million, but in recent years, more and more immigrants settle down here. Hangzhou is especially famous for the west lake, which has breath-taking sunrise and sunset. Capital and biggest city Lower reaches of Best position of Population of
14、 Immigrants West lake (sunrise ) Young/old Developed/developing city /Booming economy /Abundant job opportunities Places for entertainment/amusement Pubs, cinemas, theaters, clubs of various themes Multi-culture city Swarm into the city Make friends with people having different culture backgrounds E
15、nrich the knowledge Broaden the horizons Old Living environment Fresh air 微博：雅思天后刘薇（新浪）微信： liuweiEnglishGreenery Peaceful Tranquil/tranquility City facilities made for the senior/elderly Welfare system Guarantee of retirement life Advanced medical service 4. Weather Sunny days 喜欢什么天气，家乡天气如何，近些年的变化（目
16、前没有关于 sunny day 的考察方向多） 喜欢阳光灿烂天气吗，去过什么阳光灿烂地方，阳光的缺点。 I love sunny days, especially in spring or autumn. These sunny days are warm and cozy/bright and cheerful. When it comes to this time, Id like to lie in the sleeping chair in the balcony enjoying the sunshine pouring into from the French window. Be
17、sides, its also ideal weather for outdoor activities like hiking and mountain climbing. Sunny days I love sunny days Warm and cozy Gorgeous and bright Cheerful When it comes to the sunny days Lie in the sleeping chair in the balcony enjoying the sunshine pouring into the room through the French wind
18、ow Soak up the sunshine Outdoor activities like hiking, jogging, mountain climbing, rock-climbing and having picnics with friends Sure Ive been to many places boasting sunshine including Ximen, Sanya, Qingdao and Dalian. Nearly all of them are coastal cities. However, the most unforgettable memory s
19、hould be the travel in Tibet, which is so close to the sky 微博：雅思天后刘薇（新浪）微信： liuweiEnglishthat you feel you could touch the sun! When I go out in summer, Ill always put on/take the suntan lotion or an umbrella, at least, Ill wear a hat in case of being burnt. Besides, strong sunshine with UVA and UVB
20、 will make me allergic, and the skin will scratchy/itchy and uncomfortable. Lastly, according to the news, if one is exposed in sunshine quite frequently, it will enhance the risk of skin cancer. Besides Whats more Apart from this Additionally One more thing My hometown has distinct four seasons. Ba
21、sically, the best time is the spring that is warm and cozy. However, the most suffering time is the winter for being extremely cold. Distinct four seasons Mild climate/Warm as the spring all year round Generally, it hasnt changed too much. But extreme weather, especially the heavy rain and storm hap
22、pens more frequently. And this has led to severe city flood endangering the life of citizens. 5. Relatives 亲戚多吗，小时候跟亲戚玩多还是邻居多，亲戚和邻居谁更重要，亲戚会因为时间或距离疏远吗 Yes. I have many relatives, for Im from a big family with four generations living quite closely to each other. Both my parents have several siblings,
23、and I have 8 cousins. So when the family members get together, its always warm and full of fun. When I was a kid, I played with neighbor playmates rather than relatives, because my family moved to another city when my father changed his job. 微博：雅思天后刘薇（新浪）微信： liuweiEnglishCompared to neighbors, relat
24、ives are more important to me. The main problem is that neighbors often change. I mean I sometimes failed to get familiar with new neighbors and suddenly found they had moved away one day; Instead, relatives are always ready to give a hand when Im in trouble. 超高频和难题 1. History 难题 什么时候开始学习历史，喜欢吗， 学习历
25、史的意义， 通过网络学习历史吗，最喜欢的历史人物或事件 Its started when I was in the junior high school. Chinese history was included in the curriculum since the first semester of Grade one. Basically, there was one class during a week. There is a Chinese ancient going in this way: History is a mirror to reflect todays societ
26、y. The principles behind of things are mostly similar, and we can always find wisdom in things taking place years ago. Besides, its important for us to know what the nation has experienced so that we could understand it better. Yes. I love history very much. According to my first history teacher, th
27、ere are many branches in history including war history, political History, economic, social, international and ancient. My favorite is the Chinese ancient history. It told so many interesting and inspiring stories about how different dynasties developed. Why some of them were prosperous and some col
28、lapsed very soon. The historic person impressing most is Qinshihuang, who is the first emperor of Qin Dynasty. And he is the very person who united China from 6 separatesmaller countries. Before the unity, people suffered from continuous wars and conflicts. However, Qinshihuang changed the situation
29、. Then he unified the language, currency and the festivals. This is a 微博：雅思天后刘薇（新浪）微信： liuweiEnglishcontroversial emperor who did great contribution. However, he is also criticized for being cruel and violent. 2. Politeness 难题 礼貌重要吗，谁教会你礼貌，什么场合需要礼貌 Politeness is a critical element to measure whether
30、 one is well educated and good to cooperate with. Without good manners, a person is difficult to get respect and gain trust. For instance, if a kid is impolite, he must be over spoiled by his parents, and this is apparently not welcomed; Likewise, if a boss is too bossy, he is not an ideal person to
31、 work for. both parents and teachers in schools a course training kids having good manners kindergarten should keep smiling to others and never say dirty words be generous to praise others be a good listener but not only be talkative to others 3. Concentration 难题 注意力重要吗，你的注意力好吗，如何培养注意力 focus stick t
32、o adhere to absent-minded distracted Concentration is the critical/vital/crucial/decisive factor to decide whether a task could be fulfilled successfully. Without focus, people are easy to make mistakes and neglect important details. For instance, if a driver is distracted when driving, there comes
33、the risk of accidents. Likewise, when a student is frequently absent-minded in class, he is not expected to study well. To build up good concentration, I think we should do exercise repeatedly. And if only we are absent-minded, there should be punished to do something we dont like. Whats more, we sh
34、ould make ourselves physically comfortable. For instance, to guarantee enough sleep and energy. 微博：雅思天后刘薇（新浪）微信： liuweiEnglish4. Patience 难题 耐心重要吗，你的耐心如何，如何培养好的耐心 endurance Impatience Impetuous Patience is to decide whether . Without patience, people are easy to lose temper and give up. For instance
35、, if a teacher is easy to be impatient, he will probably often criticize and blame the students. And this is apparently not recommendable. Likewise, when a student is too impetuous in study, he will lack patience in solving complicated questions. My mother has taught me some ways to avoid impatience
36、. Firstly, I have to figure out what makes me lose patience. For example, things like multitasking and too tight schedule are no good for maintain patience. Secondly, I have to make break regularly and dont be too nervous. Lastly, when the impatience came, just try to draw myself back as soon as pos
37、sible. 5. Busy or not 难题 喜欢忙还是闲，什么时候最忙，忙的时候有压力吗 Gets me fired up Super-charged My mind is switched on! Research shows that the busier people are, the happier they are. Feel overwhelmed Tired and exhausted If over-scheduled, over-stressed and over-busy would lead to higher anxiety and ultimate unhapp
38、iness. Find the balance Finding the balance is the key solution to be ok when facing to being busy Frankly, I prefer being busy to having nothing to do. Being busy can get me 微博：雅思天后刘薇（新浪）微信： liuweiEnglishfired up, super-charged and keep clear mind. Besides, the research shows the busier people are,
39、 the happier they are. Of course, I dont like to be over-scheduled, over-stressed and over-busy, this will lead to higher anxiety and ultimate unhappiness. As a student, I feel busiest in the end of semesters, since I have to prepare for the final exams of all subjects. Some teachers also require us
40、 to write essays. When it comes to this time, I feel really overwhelmed and exhausted. It depends, if Im busy doing things I like, I never feel stressed or anxious, while when it comes to something Im not interested in at all, Ill get pressured. 6. Flower 难题 Plant 中国人喜欢什么花，花的寓意，送花作为礼物吗，什么情况下送什么 Flow
41、er Peony 牡丹 Jasmine 茉莉 Lotus 荷花 Narcissus 水仙 Camellia 山茶花 Daisy 雏菊 Lilac 丁香花 Orchid 兰花 Tulip 郁金香 Carnation 康乃馨 Lily 百合 Rose 玫瑰 花的寓意 在说花代表什么意思的时候，表达如下 stand for represent symbolize 微博：雅思天后刘薇（新浪）微信： liuweiEnglishis connected with is related with Peony stands for prosperity, wealth and richness 富贵 Jasm
42、ine youth, purity, pure mind Lotus integrity 正直， self-disciplined 自律 Narcissus the coming of spring the reborn of life Daisy fate, destiny and are a symbol of strength and power of love. Tulip They are not too elegant, nor too romantic, too big, too small or too bright; they are always just right. T
43、ulips generally represent perfect love. 郁金香是 Vicky 每次去荷兰的唯 一原因，这些花，不那么艳丽，不那么浪漫，不是那么震撼，总是恰到好处。所以，它能够象征最完美的爱情。 Camellia Women who like Camellias are generally solitary, featuring a strong and independent character and being able to fend for themselves. 7. Birthday 超高频 生日当天做什么，生日对于你目前还重要吗，中国人过生日的习惯 1)
44、生日当天做什么 Mostly, I my parents will throw a party for me and Ill invite my friends to come. Before the starting, itll be a really busy day to me. In my view, a party doesnt need to be expensive. Instead, a warm party needs putting in time and effort. So Ill do the decorations and preparation in person
45、. On the party, we have a big dinner, sing birthday song together, and then Ill blow the candles when making wishes. 2） 中国人喜欢如何庆祝生日 It depends. Young people are more western-like when it comes to birthdays. They go to bars, go on trips or throw parties. Senior people, on the other hand, take birthda
46、ys more seriously. The whole family would get together to celebrate. Friends and neighbors are also invited. There is always a huge birthday cake with many layers. Sometimes there even is a band playing live music and the whole celebration is recorded on a video. 3） 送什么礼物，你收到过不喜欢的吗 微博：雅思天后刘薇（新浪）微信：
47、liuweiEnglishIt really depends. Personally speaking, to people whom I know quite well, I would give presents they have mentioned so far, things they like, need or want to have; to people whom I do not know well, I would go for flowers, chocolate and things like that, birthday cake is also a safe cho
48、ice. I liked all the presents I have received. Some presents may not appear to be very useful, but they are a symbol of friendship and love, so I cherish them all. Birthday to me now is much less important than it used to be. I loved birthdays when I was a kid because that day was the day my parents
49、 said yes to all my wishes, the day I could make a mess of the house and get away with it. Now I can do both every day. Well, all jokes aside, as people get busier and busier, they tend to forget things, including their best friends, moms or even their own birthdays. As much as I can understand why it is happening, Im still touched by the beep on my phone on my birthday, with a text showing up, simply saying “happy birthday”. 8. Party 超高频 经常参加 party 吗，什么 party 多，最近一次参加 party 的习惯 the types of parties
