淺析雅思口語的停頓
雅思口語考試時間有限，而且存在很多因素導致口語低分，比如發音不準確，語法句法基礎欠缺，邏輯思維混亂，多次停頓等等。其中，前三點是常見的影響因素。那麼，考生們是否有所疑問了呢?由於口語停頓扣分真的嚴重嗎?其實，事實並非如此。即使存在停頓，當考生懂得用正確的方法去化解的話，一樣可以化險爲夷，說不定還會增添一抹亮色呢。本文小編就爲大家淺析雅思口語停頓，希望對考生有所幫助。
停頓的簡單介紹：
停頓，也就是所謂的“pause”，通常指的是講話人在詞與詞、一羣與一羣、句子與句子以及段落與段落之間的短暫停歇。停頓拿捏到位的話，會體現出英語所特有的節奏和韻律, 使得交流更加順暢。
如果考生不清楚英文中停頓的含義的話，我們不妨先在中文句子中學習一下。例句爲“我/今天/去星巴克/點了/一杯美式咖啡。”按照中文邏輯，此句是按照意羣停頓的。若是不懂得停頓的考生把此句按照這樣的方式停頓話，即“我今/天去星巴/克點了一杯美式咖/啡。“，那麼在交流中就會引起對方的誤解，阻礙溝通。那麼，在英文中又該如何停頓呢?即I went to Starbucks/ and ordered an Americano.
其實，在口語句子中的停頓沒有一個固定的模式，因爲每個人的說話習慣不同，所表達出來的形式也不同。不過，如果所要表達的句子較長的話，一般都是在每個小段部分後有一個停頓，如主語部分，賓語部分等，如：I was kind of hoping / that wouldn’t be an issue. 我本來有點希望這不會是什麼問題。
關於雅思口語停頓的誤區：
流利與連貫是雅思口語評分標準中的一項重要內容，包括多個細節考察點，如運用長句表達的能力及熟練程度，猶豫的次數，語速，自我改正的次數等等。其中，猶豫的次數與停頓之間有着一定的關聯。而且很多考生認爲停頓的次數越多，越長，分數就越低。實際上，口語水平再好的考生在口語交流中也會有停頓的時候，我們不能一概而論，也不能說停頓就一定不好。關鍵在於考生是否能夠快速找到突破口，及時調整。
雅思口語停頓的兩種情況及應對策略：
停頓共分爲兩種情況，一個是思維停頓，另一個是表達停頓。
思維停頓指的是當考生對考官所問的一些比較抽象(如success方面)或是冷僻或是棘手的問題(如藝術方面，文學方面)無從着手，這時就會習慣性的停頓下來，分數就不會很高了。
所以，想要達到此目的，除了熟悉瞭解不同話題的相關背景知識之外，考生要掌握回答技巧。比如問題How has technology changed people’s life?該問題比較抽象，往往覺得沒有什麼話說。如果單單從較高層面總的去概括科技是如何改變生活的話，就會在語言內容上有一定限制。若考生換個角度思考的話，就大有不同了。也就是說變抽象爲具體，考生可以以自己的家庭爲例，可以說，以前夏天的時候常常使用電風扇來解熱，而現在使用空調，讓我們更加舒適。
另外，考生還要廣泛閱讀，尤其是自己不太熟悉的範疇，這是非常有必要的。這樣當考官問出問題時，就能快速想好應該說什麼，不應該說什麼。自然想說的就非常多了，不會導致思維的停頓。
表達停頓指的是當表達觀點或想法時，考生遇到不會說的詞或句，或是前後句子不知該如何連貫表達時，就會產生“啞口無言“的尷尬情況。
想要克服這種停頓，考生一方面要擴充自己的口語詞彙量，加強語法基礎的學習之外，還要多積累一些常用的停頓表達方法，比如 actually, you see, you know what等等，以便達到表達的流利與連貫。
雅思考試口語範文之工作計劃
You should say:
- what this job would involve (= what the job is, in some detail)
- what study you would need to do to prepare for this work
- why you would like to have this job
and explain what skills you would need for this work.
Part 3
Changing Jobs
Why do people need to work?
Do most people work for job satisfaction or just for money?
Do people in China change their jobs very often?
Do you think it is good to change your job frequently?
How often do you think people should change their jobs?
In China, how do most people feel about people who often change their job?
Do you think that people who often change their jobs have more job satisfaction and better incomes than other people?
If you had a well paid job but didn't like your work, what would you do?
範文
Being an accountant is my dream job. Accounting involves number crunching, math skills and organization. However, accounting is no longer the stereotyped dull job that it used to be. The change in the corporate culture has resulted in adding more glamour and importance to an accountant's job. In fact, the hot new field is forensic accounting where you don the role of detective to figure out who has been playing funny with the money. The number crunching aspect is still there, but the role is not limited to that alone.
To be an accountant, the first step is to locate a learning institution providing classes in the field, by making absolute sure the institution is recognized by the relevant accounting agency. After that, I want to take the monster test--CPA examination.
I am a careful and organized person and I think these personalities are an accountant's qualification. Moreover, I don't like adventures I hope everything in my life goes well, and accounting is fit in this point. What you need is sitting in your office and makes your work done. In addition, the pay can be lucrative as well.
Like what I mentioned, accounting involves number crunching, math skills and having a good understanding of financial transactions. Moreover, you have to be pretty good at memorizing rules and concepts. Also, you have to be good at putting word problems into a mathematical form.
雅思口語優秀範文之報刊雜誌
Describe an article you recently read in a newspaper or magazine.
You should say:
- what magazine or newspaper it was
- when you read it
- what the article was about
and explain why you remember this article.
Part 3
Magazines and Newspapers in Your Country
News in Different Media
範文
I am going to talk about my favorite magazine which is called Trends Health. I usually pick up and read it at the campus library and it is published on monthly bases. I find it interesting because they take our health seriously and promote a healthy lifestyle to us. It constantly keeps me updated with the most recent discoveries in health promotion.
As the name implies, it contains information, news and reports about the latest developments in medical and health. Recently, I read an awesome article about 100 Easy Ways to Be Healthy Inside and Out. I was totally fascinated by it, for it points out that we should pay close attention to life details to keep healthy, such as, trim your hair with a regular time, don't over-wash your skin, and get at least 60 minutes of exercise daily and so on. Read on to learn about 100 different ways to make an easy and healthy change for the better. That's the reason why l prefer to read this magazine.
雅思口語素材之有趣的建築
Describe an interesting building. You should say:
Where it is located.
What it looks like.
What services are provided?
Why you like it.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak to you. I am sure you will find my talk interesting and informative.
1. a) Of all the interesting buildings I have seen, the 305 meter tall Radio and TV Tower in Shenyang comes to mind.
b) It is located in the city center near the Government Square.
2. a) The design of the tower is that of a needle with a brood base.
b) Situated near the top is what, in my opinion, looks like a massive hamburger.
3. a) The primary function of the Tower is telecommunications.
b) Engineers use it to send telephone signals far and wide.
There are a couple of reasons why I find the TV Tower such a fascinating building. Allow me to explain by mentioning some of them briefly.
4. a) To start, the tower contains a revolving restaurant.
b) What I mean to say is that one can sit down for a meal while the view over the city is forever changing. It takes 45 minutes to complete one revolution.
5. a) Secondly, the engineering skills and technologies that were applied to build it are mind-boggling to me.
b) What I mean is that this fills me with a great sense of pride about my nation and my country.
6. a) Lastly, to me the tower is a symbol of the strength of the Chinese people.
b) For example, it has experienced many storms without being blown over.
7. So, in short, those are my views on an interesting building.
