2014年10月2日雅思口语考情

　　——张霖楠

　　Part 1

　　Seasons and Weather

　　What's the weather (usually) like in your hometown?

　　The weather is usually nice in my hometown, especially during the spring--it’s neither hot nor cold. I can do many outdoor activities.

　　What's your favorite season? (Why?)

　　I like spring and autumn because the weather is neither hot nor cold. I could go outside to do many outdoor activities.

　　Is there any season you dislike? (Why?)

　　It should be summer. The summer in my hometown is a little too hot, so I would usually feel very uncomfortable if I stay outdoors for too long. I really hope the summer here could be a little cooler.

　　In what weather do you like to go out with your parents?

　　Often it is on fine days. Without worrying to be caught in the rain or snow, with a comfortable temperature, we would like to have some outings to the parks or other tourist attractions. We really like to be close to the nature and meanwhile have a family get-together.

　　What’s your favorite weather?

　　Well, it depends. In winter and spring, I like sunny days, because it makes me feel warm and relaxed, and I can walk around to do activities conveniently. But in summer, sunny days will be too hot for me to go out. And thus, I like rainy days in summer, coz it can always bring me a feeling of coolness.

　　What weather is best for working and studying in your opinion?

　　To be frank, I don’t think weather matters much when people are determined to work or study, not to say usually people are doing this inside. However, to those outdoor activities, maybe sunny days or cloudy days will be more convenient than stormy days or rainy days.

　　What kind of weather do Chinese people like?

　　Well, it is hard to say for sure, coz people’s preferences may vary from person to person. Generally, in winter and spring, people may like sunny days, because it makes them feel warm and relaxed, and they can walk around to do activities conveniently. But in summer, sunny days will be too hot for people to go out. And thus, people may like rainy days in summer, coz it can always bring them a feeling of coolness.

　　In which season there are more fine days? why?

　　Well, in China, I think there are more fine days in autumn, a season of harvest. You know, in autumn, the temperature is not as high as that in summer, and it is always sunny. The weather is fine enough for people to do whatever they like, not matter indoors or outdoors.

　　Do you think the weather now has changed greatly compared to the past?

　　To some extent, yes. I remember that in my childhood, the temperature was not so high, and it was not so hot in summer. Besides, there was less disastrous weather like these days. The disasters brought by typhoon, hurricanes, hails, acid rains and sandstorms were much less.

　　Do you like nature?

　　Absolutely yes! In my spare time I’d like to go hiking and get close to the nature. The fresh air can always calm my nerves and make me feel relaxed. I think it’s a good way for me to temporary escape from hustle and bustle.

　　What is the best way to study nature?

　　Well, I think getting close to the nature is the best way. For instance, if parks and mountains are not available near your home, you can plant some flowers in your balcony. Besides, if you want to achieve some academic knowledge about nature, watching some TV program like Discovery and National Geography is also a good way.

　　Part 2

　　Describe something you want to do but can not do now.

　　You should say:

　　What it is

　　When you want to do it

　　Why you can’t do it now

　　And explain why you want to do it.

　　Sample:

　　I want to learn how to use the software called cool edit. It’s really cool because I could use it to edit songs and make them as good as the voices of famous singers. However, recently I’ve been preoccupied with preparation of IELTS and medical license, so I don’t really have much spare time on developing my interest. If I have the opportunity, I’d like to learn more about the cool edit.

　　Actually I had learned some basic functions of cool edit. I love singing, so a skill to edit songs is very practical and important for me. When I was surfing the internet, a net friend told me about this software. I began to learn how to use it at once by watching many online classes. Soon I can record my voice on the computer, and after a lot of practice, I can edit some audio files. But my friend told me I could use the software to change a girl’s voice into a boy’s voice and make some sounds just like the bird singing. I’m still not good enough to do these tricks.

　　I think I should soon finish all my tests on hand so that I can spare sometime to find some classes to take, then I can learn the skill from some professional teachers. I’m sure, one day I’ll be able to use this software perfectly.

　　Part 3

　　Is it good for children to do more hands-on activities?

　　I think so. When children make things themselves, they’re more likely to remember things and their interest will be aroused during the process. It’s also a good way to teach them to be independent. When children use their hands, they’ll need to think and their brains will also be developed better.

　　Should children learn a certain skill in their early age?

　　It depends. If they’re interested in something, such as drawing, and playing instruments, it’s helpful for them to start early. They’ll have more career choices when they grow older if they have some special skills. However, if the children don’t want to learn a skill that the parents think is important, it’ll be wise for parents to respect the children’s choice.