雅思口语素材

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Useful Expressions:

Words and phrases

Friends and communication: solidify/ strengthen/ enhance/ promote communication / connection with

mutual understanding

relationship network/circle of f r i e n d s

cultivate/develop friendship with s b .

keep steady relationship with sb. establish interpersonal

networksac

build up the social circle spur message transmission

Knowledge and experience widen one’s outlook

broaden one’s vision/horizon

acquire knowledge and skills comprehensive/overall quality

expand/enlarge one’s scope of

knowledge

knowledge reserve/base/storage

theoretical knowledge practical skills

social experience broaden one’s knowledge base

promote one’s overall/ comprehensive competence

accumulate experiences

learn lessons from past experiences

Work and experience the scarcity of employment

o p p o r t u n i t i

lay the foundations for career p r o s p e r i t y

immerse oneself in endless job

boost/augment/enhance efficiency

be adept in boost one’s competitiveness Health and pressure

diminish individuals' leisure

drive away lassitude

lighten one’s burden homework/workforce overload smooth one’s mental intension confide annoyances

a load off one’s mind lift sb. out of high pressure aggravate one's mental intension get away from the daily grind enter an aesthetic world of self-relaxation（n.）/ease

sensual pleasure oneself(v.)

vigorous mentality boost our immune system

calm the nerves and restore the

soul

Hobbies and entertainment

relieve stress/burden add much spice/flavor to our daily

life

interdisciplinary talent strike a proper balance between

work and leisure

realize the value of life explore endless possibility of life material pleasure and spiritual

bring joy to one’s mind

stimulation

refresh the soul

Efficiency and cooperation

hasty life rhythm smooth and effective

collaboration

external help/support?resort help from others

integrate various resources have complementary advantages

for the sake of convenience and

effectiveness

increase productivity facilitate coordination

Environment

environmental protection environmentally friendly

do harm to / be harmful to/ be

detrimental to

take a leadership role

mitigate the ecological effects environmental

degradation/deterioration environmentally-conscious alternative energy

exploit natural resources ecological balance/equilibrium sustainable development Ozone depletion

wreak havoc on sth.climatic anomaly

a scarcity/dearth of resources

Science and technology

the ever-accelerated updating of science and technology the remarkable improvement/steady growth of living standards

promote public welfare be detached from reality

cutting-edge technology

labor-saving/labor-replacing

mach

iner

assembly line

Economy

lay a solid foundation for…

financial burden / psychological

burden

give (top) priority to sth.the rapid development of economy spawned a new industry transnational/ multinational

n stimulate domestic demand strive to develop...

cause a loss to enliven the market

keep inflation under control seek excessive profits

narrow the gap between rich and poor comprehensive/overall national

Education

foster independent thinking upgrade/promote cultural levels exam-oriented/quality-oriented

education

self-esteem and self-confidence

Background

information explosion economic boom

in this age of globalization in the economy

intense/fierce competition twisted/distorted values

lingering loneliness and indifference be faced/ confronted with

in this era of extraordinary sophistication and versatility generally speaking/by and large

rapid/hasty life pace/rhythm global financial crisis

Useful Sentence

Friends and communication

1.Friends are supposed to share moments of joy as well as times of difficulty.

The inner peace and balance that I enjoy from their company are invaluable to me.

2.At the same time, young people should be encouraged to communicate with

their peers and develop their interpersonal skills, which may help them greatly to reduce dependence on their parents and are essential in the maintenance of healthy mental condition.

3.Moreover, children will have less time to play and communicate with their

peers due to extra studies. Consequently, it is difficult to develop and cultivate their character and interpersonal skills. They may become more solitary and even suffer from certain mental illness.

4.The primary cause of juvenile crime is family problems, according to

research conducted by Harvard University.

5.To regularly eat their meals together, families can enjoy good time

exchanging ideas among different members. This kind of communication spurs message transmission and strengthens their relationship.

6.Through association with family members, who are meaningful to us, we

achieve a sense of security, love, acceptance, companionship, and personal worth.

7.Family plays an indispensable part in your life, always standing behind you,

providing you assistance and support in times of trouble.

Knowledge and Experience

1.Any parents should place considerable emphasis on their children to strike

a balance between play and study.

2.Parents can make use of their knowledge and experience to prevent their

children from making costly mistakes, while allowing them to gain confidence and learn from their small errors so that they would be capable of making sound decisions on their own in the near future.

3.It is indisputable that only people with a full spectrum of knowledge are

more likely to gain a competitive edge in job hunting.

4.The benefits that broad knowledge has to offer include stimulating your

intellect, extending your vision, and helping you fulfill your potential.

5.Part-time jobs provide students with a precious platform to not only

accumulate social experience, but also perceive the differences between the

theoretical knowledge they learn and the practical skills a job needs.

6.Broad knowledge is an essential ingredient of success, because it provides

mental resources to solve a variety of problems.

Work and Experience

1.The fact that we failed somewhere does not mean we are going to fail

everywhere, and especially it does not necessarily mean that we are deprived of the opportunities to win there.

2.By taking a major-related part-time job, students can not only improve

their academic studies, but gain much experience, experience they will never be able to get from the textbooks.

3.Doing jobs that are familiar to us offers the best access to the

proficiency in a certain line of work.

4.The majority of students believe that part-time job will provide them with

more opportunities to develop their?interpersonal skills, which may?place them in a favorable position in?the future job markets.

Health and Pressure

1.Apart from?providing?sheer enjoyment, taking art and music classes?provides

one with?the opportunity to escape the daily pressures of life and enter an aesthetic world of sensual pleasure .?

https://www.360docs.net/doc/0817885690.html,ing bicycle contributes greatly to people’s physical fitness as well as

easing traffic jams.

3.People learning subjects of history and geography may participate in

excursions to tourist attractions with a desire for acquainting themselves with culture in other cities or countries, during which they may enjoy the spiritual life without disturbances.

4.Apart from its harmful effects on emotional well-being, academic pressure

can also cause students to suffer physical health ailments.

5.Excessive stress or pressure leads to a host of physical problems--

including fatigue, muscular tension, headache, and insomnia.

6.Exercising and playing sports can have huge benefits for a person's

strength, agility and fitness, as well as helping to relieve stress and improve the immune system.

Hobbies and Entertainment

1.When children take part in sport games just for fun, they will gain

pleasure from them and cultivate friendship with others and a sense of cooperation.

2.Though leisure becomes a growing industry nowadays, it is generally

recognized that modern entertainment has lost its creativity due to the influence of technology.

3.One of the good things about comic books is that they can serve the purpose

of keeping the children occupied during the journey.

4.Most people, no matter rich or poor, if without any leisure activity, will

be crushed by an overwhelming sense of helplessness, hopelessness and nothingness.

https://www.360docs.net/doc/0817885690.html,pared with sitting in front of a TV screen for hours, reading for

pleasure is a much better way of enriching one’s experience.

Efficiency and Cooperation

1.As an old saying goes, to cooperate is the very nature of human being from

the very beginning.

2.Because a challenging task usually entails cooperation with others,

overcoming a variety of problems, and gaining new knowledge and experience, accomplishing the task will afford one the sense of achievement.

3.Cooperation and teamwork are invaluable skills that can be employed

throughout a person's life, both in the workplace and at home.

4. A further potential benefit from effective communication is that it can

facilitate necessary coordination among the different entities involved in implementation.

5.Cooperative interactions are inevitable and essential for all departments

and divisions.

6.As a team member, one must learn to communicate effectively and collaborate

efficiently with colleagues.

Environment

1.Environmental pollution and consequent problems have caused grave concern.

2.The government should take concrete measures to protect the environment

from pollution because a clean environment is beneficial to public health, tourism, and sustainable economic growth.

3.There is no denying the fact that air pollution is an extremely serious

problem: the city authorities should take strong measures to deal with it. 4.Although a series of measures have been taken to restrain the deterioration

of environmental pollution, the severe situation is still posing a great threat to our existence.

5.Therefore, it is high time that we spare no efforts to improve our

environment. Any government which is blind to this would pay a heavy price as a result.

6.Desertification，mainly caused by the deforestation, will result in

environment deterioration and lead to species extinction.

7.It is hard to overstate the significance of a healthy environment as an

essential ingredient of sustainable development.

Science and Technology

1.It is widely acknowledged that computer and other machines, which make our

life and work more comfortable and less laborious, have become an indispensable part of our society.

2.Confronted with economic boom and technological progression, people have to

admit the significance of high efficiency in order to keep hasty life rhythm and place themselves in a favorable position in the technology-oriented society.

3.Yet, every technological innovation helping to reduce human suffering is

exerting an adverse influence on the society.

4.It is commonly thought that our society has been dramatically changed by

modern science and technology, and human has made extraordinary progress in knowledge and technology over the recent decades.

Economy

1.We are in desperate need of economic revitalization. People from all social

classes have trouble finding proper work, because the employment rate is nearly the lowest in all countries.

2.There is no doubt that rapid growth in the economy at the expense of the

environment will result in destructive effects on every aspect of society. 3.It is suggested that governments ought to make efforts to reduce the

increasing gap between cities and countryside. They ought to set aside an appropriate fund for improvement of the standard of peasants' lives.

Education

1.Children who are alienated from their parents tend to become solitary and

not gregarious enough to face various complex circumstances in or out of school.

2.While?leveling up the fundamental education?remains within the realm of

possibility, the prevailing trend?revolves around?the updating of college education and the renovation of high-tech facilities.

3.Fortunately, mountains of reliable evidence, beyond any shadow of the

doubt,?proves the direct link between?the development of fundamental education?and?the enhancement of overall national strength.

4.The current education which aims at cultivating international talents

should?assume the responsibility for ensuring?that culture, language and learning differences are addressed in teaching.