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雅思口语高频话题词汇和表达方式详解

发布时间:2017-10-06编辑:少冰

  很多学生会去考雅思,那么考雅思口语的时候需要注意什么呢?有什么频繁词汇呢?下面是小编为大家整理收集的关于雅思口语高频话题词汇和表达方式的相关详解,仅供大家参考。

  1.Your hometown:

  a/an industrial/coastal/inland/tourist/capital city

  metropolis

  international atmosphere

  cultural diversity

  over-crowded

  a huge population

  well-known

  numerous historical sites/tourist attractions

  heavy traffic

  traffic congestion

  delicacy

  snacks

  pace of life

  pleasant climate

  gorgeous landscape

  air pollution

  night life

  cost of living

  shopping/entertainment/sport facilities

  high-rise buildings

  skyscraper

  infrastructure

  2. Your studies

  compulsory/optional subjects/courses

  curriculum

  extra-curricular activities

  associations

  exam-oriented/exam centered

  rote learning

  force-feeding

  exam machine

  memorize/learn…by heart

  heavy pressure from exams

  do a good/bad job in the exam

  fail

  retake/resit a test/exam

  marks/score

  kill our imagination and creativity

  canteen/cafeteria

  dormitory/hall of residence/dorm room

  boarding school

  a day student

  school uniform

  cheat in exams

  thesis/dissertation

  paper qualifications: degree/certificate/diploma

  practical experience/skills

  theory/theoretical/academic

  intern/internship

  postgraduate/post graduate school

  science

  arts

  engineering

  3. Your job

  resume/CV

  HR department (human resources)

  find employment

  employer/employee

  be out of work/out of a job

  fire/hire

  work overtime

  overtime pay/double pay/triple pay

  pain annual vacation

  sick leave

  maternity leave

  compassionate leave

  related to/have nothing to do with my major

  get on well/badly with my colleagues

  working environment

  company culture

  office politics

  pays me well/gives me a decent salary/well-paid

  lots of opportunities for business travel

  good promotion prospect

  fair performance assessment

  perks/benefits

  bonus

  flexible working hours

  get to work

  leave work

  change my job

  resign/quit

  good job security

  stressful

  monotonous

  be in charge of

  my main responsibility

  4. Your home

  downtown/suburban flat/house

  on the second floor

  a duplex flat

  decorate/decoration

  wallpaper

  ornaments

  coffee table

  sofa

  cushions

  LCD TV

  fish tank

  electrical appliances

  spacious

  tiny

  light

  get/doen’t get the sun

  stuffy

  depressing

  airy

  cozy

  study

  living-room

  bathroom

  dining-room

  balcony

  French window

  bay window

  curtain

  get a very good view of the city from the window/balcony

  get a very good bird’s eye view of the city

  watch the sunrise/sunset

  houseplants

  vase filled with lilies

  wedding photo

  family photo

  a landscape painting

  calligraphy

  5. cooking

  economical/money saving

  healthier

  more hygienic

  heart-warming

  a lot of trouble

  do the washing-up/do the dishes/wash the dishes

  do the cleaning up

  wipe the table

  mop the floor

  do the cooking

  do the shopping

  learn cooking from my mum

  help my mum with the washing.

  serve the dishes onto the table

  cooking books

  cooking schools

  a great cook/chef

  my mum’s cooking

  home-style dishes like KungPao chicken

  it’s real delicacy

  cooking programs on TV

  recipes

  share meals with my family

  6. Shopping

  shopping malls/department stores

  the chemist’s/florist’s/green grocer’s

  a bakery/stationery

  a paper shop/gift shop/shoe shop/book shop

  a supermarket

  convenience store

  24 hours open

  a discount store

  24 hours open

  a discount store

  boutiques

  a wide range of products

  reliable quality

  better environment/service

  shop assistants/sales clerks/sales girls

  the checkout

  receipt

  pay by credit card

  discount

  hunt for discounts

  holiday sales

  50% discount/off/half price

  giveaway/freebee/freebie

  window shopping

  a great pastime

  a shopaholic

  shop till drop

  cost me 200

  bought lots of stuff

  a rip-off

  browse in an online shop

  a shopping website

  e-shopping

  7. sport l work out

  get exercise/get regular physical exercise

  sedentary

  overweight

  obese/obesity

  back and neck trouble

  a decline in fitness

  keep you away from diseases

  keep fit

  boost your fitness

  a perfect way to let off steam

  a marvelous stress reducer/killer

  a great way to meet new people and make friends

  a great way to expand your circle of friends

  Health is your biggest wealth.

  Get a slim figure

  Shed a few pounds

  build up your body/get muscular

  sport facilities

  basketball/volleyball/tennis/badminton court

  football field/pitch

  yoga club

  dancing club

  fitness center/gym/gymnasium

  treadmills/exercise bikes

  Natatorium

  sport center where we can play badminton and ping pong.

  sport gear

  tennis/badminton racket/ping pong bat

  exercise structures around the community/neighborhood

  gentle exercise like swimming and jogging

  strenuous and competitive sports like basketball and football

  adventurous/extreme/risky sports like rock climbing, bungee jumping scuba-diving, sky-diving, parkour, rafting, skateboarding, roller-skating, aggressive roller-skating

  get lots of kicks from such sports.

  It’s really thrilling.

  physically stronger

  physically challenging

  exhausting/exhausted

  Girls don’t like to sweat a lot.

  team sports/individual sports

  Team sports help us to develop a team spirit.

  Individual sports help us to discover our own value and potential.

  Individual sports is also a great way to boost our self-confidence.

  8. Swimming l aquatic sport

  go for a swim

  go for a dip

  Natatorium

  bathing in the sea

  bathing/swim suit

  Trunks

  swimming goggles

  ear plugs

  swimming cap

  swimming coach

  life guards

  swimming ring

  life ring

  life jacket

  Lane

  swim a few laps

  float on water

  slide through water

  locker room

  a 5-meter diving platform

  swimmers and divers

  It’s marvelous exercise and also great fun.

  In summer, it’s the best way to beat the heat.

  Swimming is perfect way to help you cool down and wind down.

  Swimming is a great stress killer.

  It’s really refreshing.

  swimming lovers/enthusiasts

  water slide

  water play activities

  swimming strokes

  do the freestyle

  back stroke

  breast stroke

  Butterfly

  dog paddle

  swimmable river/lake

  no-swimmer

  could save your life

  have a fear for water

  drown to death

  9. Cycling

  ride the bike

  bike/cycle

  biker/cyclist

  biking/cycling

  cycle to work/school and back home

  Cycling is a great way to get around, especially for short trips.

  economical, eco-friendly and great exercise

  bike-friendly, with excellent road conditions and bike lanes

  Cycling could be dangerous in some parts of the city, where the traffic is heavy and often messy.

  So, cyclists have to watch out and stay alert all the time.

  In China, bikes are mainly used as a means of transport. Not many people ride the bike as a sport.

  Sometimes, riding a bike is considered to be a symbol of having no money.

  I think the government should encourage people to bike more instead of driving anywhere, for the sake of their health and also the environment.

  10. Driving l get a driver’s/driving license

  I’ve been driving since I was 18.

  the make of your car

  drive to work/school

  I love to get around by car.

  Having a car does make you life much easier.

  You get to have your own timetable.

  You are free to make your own decisions about when to go and where to go, and how to go there.

  It’s fast, comfortable and private.

  go for a drive in the countryside

  go travelling in your own car

  I hate driving in Beijing. The traffic jams could drive me mad/crazy.

  under-age driving/drive under-age/teenage driving

  Teenagers like to drive fast for kicks.

  They lack experience and patience.

  So, they’re more likely to get into a car crash.

  drink and drive/drunk driving

  drive while drowsy/drowsy driving

  fine sb heavily

  pay a fine of 200 RMB and lose p2 points

  traffic police

  Garage

  car wash/wash the car

  Insurance

  Maintenance

  Petrol

  Toll

  Tax

  speed limit

  surveillance camera

  11. TV l TV shows/programs/channels

  cable TV/satellite TV

  talent show

  quiz show

  reality show

  variety show

  sports show

  news programs

  Sitcoms

  game show

  Documentary

  host/hostess

  online TV

  HD TV

  viewing rate

  Episode

  the 2nd season

  sequel

  It’s got millions of loyal viewers.

  TV guide

  the most important form of home entertainment

  I just watch TV once in a while now. I spend more time on the computer and Internet.

  From Monday to Friday, I watch very little TV, but on the weekend or during holidays, I’m a bit of a couch potato.

  Well, actually, I’ve got no particular preference for TV shows. I just flick through the channels and watch anything that attracts me.

  What I like most is entertainment shows, cos they’re really entertaining. You know, after a hard day at work/school, a good laugh is exactly what I need to relax.

  One of my favorites is an entertainment show called Happy Camp, which is one of the best-liked shows among young people. Most of my friends are loyal viewer of the show.

  One big attraction of the show is the hosts and hostesses. They’re young, smart, cool, stylish, and amusing.

  Every time, they invite a celebrity in the showbiz to share their success stories with the audience and also give a live performance.

  There’s applause and laughter all through the show. I just love the atmosphere.

  Some TV shows are educational and entertaining, no doubt about it, but on the other hand, watching too much TV makes one lazy both physically and mentally, cos TV is passive pleasure.

  Watching TV is fun, but on the other hand, it can be totally time-consuming.

  12. Advertisements l advertise

  advertising

  advertiser

  place/put an advert/ad

  commercials

  non-profitable advertisements

  commercial break

  prime time

  advertising revenues

  do adverts for big companies

  pay big stars to endorse their products

  commercials tend to exaggerate and mislead the consumers

  Commercials are important cos this is a commercial society.

  Commercials serve as a bridge connecting consumers and manufacturers.

  But on the other hand, they could be really annoying cos they always show up at the time you least want them to.

  deceptive advertisements

  Some adverts are just an insult to my intelligence.

  be conned into buying fake products

  I don’t trust what they say in adverts.

  I just believe my own eyes and judgment.

  And I trust name brands.

  Name brands cannot afford to sell fake products.

  TV adverts are just like mini-films, so they are more attractive and impressive.

  Some advertisements are classic and great works of art.

  I love advertisements that don’t exaggerate but really give you a strong visual impact and pleasure, and have very catchy advertising words.

  13. Free-time activities l indoor/outdoor activities

  I’m an indoors man/woman

  go singing Karaoke

  go dancing disco

  go clubbing/go to a night club

  go to a bar to have a few drinks

  go the cinema to watch the latest blockbusters.

  catch a few flicks on the computer

  go shopping downtown

  doing sport

  work out in the gym

  go swimming

  surfing the Net

  playing computer games

  playing poker

  playing billiards

  watching TV

  night life

  14. Weekends

  have a good sleep

  hang out with my friends, singing or playing cards

  My favorite weekend activity is shopping.

  Sometimes, I just want some time alone, so I stay home, reading books or catching a few flicks.

  go for a drive in the countryside

  The most popular weekend activities in China are shopping, playing mahjong, singing Karaoke and playing on the computer.

  I think weekends now are more interesting, cos there’s so much I can do, watching TV, shopping, doing sport, singing, you name it, whereas in my childhood, the only thing I did was just watching cartoons.

  I think weekends in my childhood are more interesting, cos I was totally care-free, and I didn’t have much homework to do, so I could spend most of my time playing with other children. We liked to play some simply games like hide and seek, but they gave us enormous pleasure, now, we had more things to do on the weekend, but they don’t seem to have so much fun. And, as a student, I’m under the constant pressure from exams. I’m not really happy.

  15. Music

  Music is magic.

  Music is my passion.

  hit songs

  download the latest tunes

  R&B/rap/rock/pop/blues/heavy mental/symphony/classical

  rhythm/beat

  Lyrics

  song-writer/singer/musician/instrumentalist

  an accomplished/excellent pianist

  Composer

  Tune

  The music is great to dance to.

  choir/band

  go to a concert

  signature song

  the charts

  album record

  I’m a terrible singer. I always sing out of tune.

  I love singing. It’s my favorite relaxation and stress killer.

  I’ve got an ipod, which I take with me wherever I go, so I can have the company of music all the time.

  Music is really important for me. I really cannot imagine my life without music.

  Without music, my life would be so dull.

  For me, music is just like a loyal friend, who is always there when you need him/her. He gives me comfort when I’m sad, gives me passion when I’m high, and gives me company when I’m lonely.

  Actually, I’ve got no particular preference for music. I just listen to anything that’s pleasant to my ear. And in fact, what I listen to really depends on my mood. Say, when I’m in a bad mood, I usually choose something that’s slow and soothing, whereas when I’m in a good mood, I prefer something fast and strong and passionate.

  musical instrument/instrument

  the guitar/bass/clarinet/violin/cello/piano/flute/drum(s)/sax.

  traditional Chinese musical instrument, like Guzheng, which is a string instrument, something like zither. It’s got about 20 strings, I don’t know exactly how many, and you play it with both your hands, the left hand plucking the strings and the right hand touching the strings to control the pitch. It’s got a unique sound, very beautiful.

  I used to learn the piano for a while when I was in primary school, and then I had to stop it because of the heavy study pressure.

  They say playing instruments makes kids more intelligent, imaginative and creative.

  Playing a musical instrument is a marvelous hobby that can continue for a lifetime, and also it’s highly desirable skill.

  If you’re really good at playing an instrument, you can make a living out of it if you like.

  And it’s a really useful social skill, like you can show it on a party to entertain your friends, and you will be star of the party.

  And if you can play an instrument, you have a unique way of expressing your feelings. Like, you can play music to express your love to someone without actually say “I love you”. It’s special and romantic. And it always works wonders.

  Learning to play a musical instrument takes time and energy, and lot of money as well.

  I’m not very musical, so learning an instrument is really a tough job for me.

  16. Reading and writing

  sci-fi/kung fu fictions

  fantasy novels, like Harry Porter

  some on-line fantasy stuff

  biographies/autobiographies of celebrities or successful CEOs or entrepreneurs, or politicians.

  story books/picture books/fairy tales/fables/ancient poems

  best-sellers

  Books that teach you how to become more attractive, how to become successful and make big money, how to manage your money and invest your money, and books about celebrities, they’re always the best sellers.

  I’m into historical stuff. I’m really curious about what happened in the past. It always fascinates me.

  I don’t read much in my free time.

  I just do some light stuff, like newspapers and magazines.

  And I also read some interesting news and blogs on the Internet almost every day.

  I’m in the habit of keeping a diary.

  I’m never a good writer.

  We had composition lessons at school, but they were just for exams.

  I think good writers should first be an avid reader. If you don’t read extensively, it’s impossible for you to write something good.

  17. Fruits and vegetables

  Veggie

  cabbage, spinach, cauliflower, green beans, leek, water spinach, lotus root, eggplant, broccoli, cucumber, mushroom, green pepper fruits and fresh fruit juice

  I’m a meat eater. I just couldn’t live without meat. And I’m not a big fan of veggies and fruits.

  I know it’s not a healthy habit, but I just cannot resist meat.

  I love fruits that are sweet, juicy and meaty, like water melon, and oranges.

  Vegetables and fruits are low-calorie but highly nutritious, so they’re well-liked by people, especially girls who want to lose weight.

  In China, we eat lots of veggies, cos they’re healthy/wholesome and they’re cheap to buy. This is quite different from some western countries where vegetables are more expensive than meat.

  And also veggies are ingredients for lots of dishes.

  Fruits and vegetables are high in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber.

  And lots of them are helpful in preventing and curing diseases.

  And it’s very convenient to get fresh vegetables and fruits. There’s a green grocer’s just outside my neighborhood, and there is an agricultural market, which is just 5 minutes’walk away. And we can also get vegetables from the supermarket.

  18. Travel

  travel agency/tour guide/tour leader/lecturer

  (take) package tour

  independent travel/travel independently

  self-drive travel/travel in your own car

  backpackers

  tour around a place

  see the sights

  do sightseeing

  sightseer

  This place is packed with travelers

  tourists/travelers/holiday-makers

  holiday resort

  The best way to explore the place is on foot.

  show sb around a place

  enjoy the local delicacies

  shopping paradise/buy name brand stuff at lower prices

  take photos of the gorgeous view/scenery

  Photos are great mementos and also I can show them to my friends so they can share my happiness.

  get some souvenirs, like local specialties and some artifacts.

  Package tours are safer and less trouble but they are less fun, cos you just follow the tour guide and you don’t have much freedom.

  Independent travel could be dangerous and more trouble but they’re more exciting and enjoyable, cos you are free to make your own decisions, and do what you really like to do.

  In China, the best-liked travel destinations are either places of great natural beauty or historical importance. And more and more people choose to travel overseas.

  Travel enriches our life cos we go to new places, see and do new things and get new experiences.

  Also, when you’re fed up with your day-to-day life, travel gives you the chance to get away from it all and totally relax.

  19. Holidays

  spend one’s holiday/vacation

  holiday-makers

  have 7 days off

  public holidays: National Day holiday/May holiday

  traditional festivals

  annual vacation

  What I do actually depends on the length of the holiday.

  Of course, I want to go travelling during holidays but the problem is everywhere is packed with tourists, and I really hate that.

  And also, transport is a big problem cos train tickers and air tickets are hard to get, cos the demand is too big.

  During holidays, what I do most is get together with my friends and have a good time, shopping, singing Karaoke, having a big dinner together and chatting.

  And of course, I love to sleep during holidays, you know, to sleep as long as I want, without anybody disturbing me. It’s awesome.

  What I hate to do most is of course having to work during holidays. You know, everybody else is having a good time with their family or friends and you’re working, which really makes me sad.

  I have lots of holidays, all the public holidays, like National Day and May Day, plus two long vacations, the 2-month summer vacation and one-month winter vacation, but the problem is that I have to spend most of my holidays on the school stuff or taking extra lessons. That is the last thing I want to do. I really hate it.

  Holidays are important, cos they give us the chance to slow down and relax, and be with our family and close friends, and do something I really want to do but don’t have the time to do, so I think holidays are really important.

  20. Computer l computer-literate/computer-illiterate

  Computer-literacy is a must for modern people.

  Everybody is supposed to be able to use the computer, you know, word, excel, ppt, and stuff.

  laptop—adapter—cable—USB stick/USB port

  connect A to B/disconnect

  plug in/unplug

  the keyboard/touch pad/mouse pad

  click/double-click

  icon

  switch on/off—reboot/crash

  save/store/create/open/close/cancel/delete/exit/access

  copy/cut/paste/drag/insert/edit

  make changes to the text

  computernik/mouse potato

  play on the computer

  My job/work involves using the computer a lot.

  I type lots of stuff on the computer.

  I also use it for entertainment, like listening to music, watching films and playing games.

  I’ve been using the computer since I was very young, probably 7 years old.

  I learned it myself. It’s really a piece of cake for me.

  take apart the computer and reassemble it

  If something is wrong with my computer, I can get help from the Internet, you know, there are lots of websites providing professional help about how to fix all kinds of computer problems.

  If it’s just a small problem, I can fix it myself, but it’s something serious, I will get my cousin to fix it. He’s a computer specialist.

  I can use the computer quite well, but when it comes to fixing computer problems, I’m totally hopeless.

  Too much game playing is of course a bad thing. It ruins/damages your eyesight, harms your health, and affects your work/life.

  However, if you can control yourself and don’t overdo it, playing games could be really fun. Some computer games are educational and entertaining. Some are just entertaining, maybe, in a bit violent or erotic way, but they’re great fun, no doubt about that. That’s why so many people are crazy about playing computer games.

  All in all, playing computer games is no different from other forms of entertainment. If we don’t do it too much, it would do us more good than harm.

  21. the Internet l the Web/the Net

  netizen/Internet users/Net surfers/cyberholic

  There’s no Internet access in my dorm room.

  There’s wireless Internet access in the café.

  Internet addiction/obsession

  be addicted to/be obsessed with the Internet

  Internet addiction is an increasingly common and serious problem among teenagers.

  information age

  enter/tap in your password and username

  website/webpage/home page

  visit a website/visitor

  It gets tons of hits every day.

  the best-liked website among young people

  email it to me

  check my email/answer an email

  junk mail

  download/upload

  transmit/transmission

  transfer

  attach/attachment

  server

  file package/compress

  BBS/forum/post

  blog

  update/upgrade

  I love to Google it.

  I did a search for it on the Internet.

  use the Net for searching for information

  cybercafé/net bar

  net pal

  cyber crime/cyber friends/cyber romance/cyber

  dating

  e-books/e-shops

  hackers/viruses

  template

  database

 

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