在最近一次的中国雅思年会上,专家们提出雅思生活化的全新备考理念。其核心思想是避开高谈阔论,从细节处入手,以贴近生活实际的方式应对雅思口语和写作。中国文学的特点是追求用词难度,思维深度。作为外语学习者,我们很多考生对于英文文法的掌握以及语言的感受能力都还只能算是停留在OK的阶段,试图照搬中国式思维的结果可想而知。不但违背了英文重理重实际的原则,也在自己拙劣的中译英过程中丢掉了语言的美感,导致中式英语笑料百出。 道理可能很多人都明白,关键是怎么做。在雅思口语考试中,怎样才能贴近生活,不仅保证自己在语言应用上游刃有余,也能在说理方面以事实和细节打动人。本文中,将从日常生活这一角度出发,节选雅思口语每部分普遍被认为较难的一个问题为例,探索合理的应对方法。 Part 1典型案例: 【真题实例】: Q: What kind of flowers has special meanings in China? 【模拟考场】: A1: ...er...peony, which means rich. And..um..rose means love. A2: Well, I am afraid I really dont know much about flowers, but everyone knows that roses mean love. And that is also the case in China. As to other flowers, I bet my father has a better understanding of their different meanings. Actually, he is planning to grow some in the garden of our new house. |