雅思口语素材

U s e f u l E x p r e s s i o n s: Words and phrases

Friends and communication:

mutual understanding

solidify/ strengthen/ enhance/ promote

communication / connection with

relationship network/circle of friends cultivate/develop friendship with sb.

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

accumulate experiences

competence

learn lessons from past experiences

Work and experience

the scarcity of employment opportunities lay the foundations for career prosperity immerse oneself in endless job tasks boost/augment/enhance efficiency

be adept in boost one’s competi tiveness

Health and pressure

diminish individuals' leisure time 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 sensual pleasure self-relaxation（n.）/ease 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 stimulation bring joy to one’s mi nd

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 labor-saving/labor-replacing machinery cutting-edge technology assembly line

Economy