2019年11月7日朗阁雅思口语考题题库

今天，要和大家分享的是2019年11月7日朗阁雅思口语考题题库，希望这篇文章能够对大家的学习有所帮助!

Part 1

1. When was the last time you went to a forest?

Sample answer:

When I was an exchange student in Taiwan several years ago, I went to Ali Mountain with my roommates. I was so exciting because there were so many hard-wood trees that I hadn’t seen before. The scenery was appealing like what we see in fictitious films. We also took the train and watched the beautiful landscape at the same time which was a precious memory for all of us.

2. How often do you eat with your family?

Sample Answer:

Since my family and I live thousands of miles apart from each other, we rarely eat together. When it’s Spring Festival, we get together for family reunion. At this time of year, we cook dumplings, steamed bread and various cuisines and interact with each other about our lives and works. Spending some quality time with my family is always great pleasure for me.

3. Do you prefer eating at home or at a restaurant?

Sample answer:

If I have time cooking, I prefer eating at home which is much healthier. Dishes in restaurants are often greasy and contain a lot of fat which is not suitable for me because I’m a little chubby. I don’t want to gain weight anymore. I can have more healthy and nutritious foods at home like cauliflower and chicken.

4. Do you want to live on an island if you have a chance?

Sample answer:

Well, it depends. If it’s a livable island like Taiwan Island, I’d like to. Though I’ve never been to Taiwan Island before, I’ve already heard that it’s beautiful, especially the eastern part of the island. What’s more, it’s my dream to live in a house, where I can hear the sound of ocean waves when I wake up. But if it’s an uninhabited island, of course, I wouldn’t want to live on it. I can’t imagine living on an island without the cell signal or WIFI most of the time.

5. What’s your favorite hairstyle?

Sample answer：

My favorite hairstyle is dreadlocks. It’s a hairstyle common on rappers, which may be thought to represent a rebellious state. But I think it’s just a matter of individual expression. Two of my colleagues have tried the dreadlocks. Both of them got artificially dreadlocks temporarily when travelling abroad. It’s a pity I didn’t try this hairstyle myself. It’s already on the top of my lit, and I’ve determined to try dreadlocks when I go to Thailand this November.

6. Do you often wear makeup?

Sample Answer:

Not really. It’s unlikely for a university student to make up too often, since our schedule is too tight. But sometimes I will wear makeup under certain circumstance like job interview, for the sake of respect.

7. Do Chinese people like to drink tea or coffee?

Sample Answer：

As far as I can see, Chinese people really like to drink tea or coffee, especially tea. Tea drinking is a tradition of my country that has lasted for at least 2,000 years. It has deeply emerged into people’s everyday life.

8. Who do you watch movies with?

Sample Answer：

I tend to watch movies with my families and friends. When I watch movies at home, I always ask my parents to enjoy the films together with me. But when I go to the cinema, I am likely to invite some of my friends to accompany me.

9. Do you like living in the countryside?

Sample Answer:

No, not really. I admit that there is fresh air and peaceful environment in the countryside. However, living in the countryside could be boring for young people like me, as there might be not so much recreation. Instead, living in urban areas would be much more fun. I can go to cinemas and theatres. I can hang out with my friends and shop in all kinds of popular stores. Therefore, I am not a fan of countryside life.

10. What kind of music do Chinese people like to listen to?

Sample Answer:

Well, it depends. You know, tastes differ. In China, some old people enjoy classical music, because they can get inner peace from it. For example, my grandfather is fond of listening to Mozart every day, and he has tons of classical music CDs. But some young people may be crazy about rock music. The reason is that they believe it helps them to release pressure. Take my brother as an example. He is among those who are great fans of some famous rock singers, such as Bon Jovi.

Part 2

1. Describe a historical building

You should say:

Where it is

What it looks like

What it is used for now

What you learned there

And how you felt about this

Sample answer:

What I am about to describe is a building that once marked cultural and historical apex but that has now fallen into obscurity. That’s right; it’s the Confucius Temple, Confucius residence while he was living. It’s located in Qufu, a small town in central Shandong Province. Like any other temple, it has got a lobby beyond the entrance, with the portrait of Confucius hung on the wall. There are three bedrooms on either side of the lobby, but that area has become off-limits to tourists, so I didn’t really get a peek of that. Though the building has been standing for thousands of years, it has been subject to multiple renovations in recent decades that gave the building a semblance of modernity. I have to resort to my imagination to picture what it originally looked like.

Now, the entire area has been converted into a tourist hot-spot. Visitors pay an entrance fee to visit the building; many would kneel before the portrait of Confucius to pray for blessings, after which they will throw cash bills into the so-called wish box in a hope that their wish will eventually come true.

Despite all the fuss over the history of the building, I don’t believe the place is worth another visit. As I have mentioned earlier, it smacks of money filth. The temple is run by a few monks, although whether they are authentic and genuine is beyond my knowledge. The money is simply taken by the government to rebuild other parts of the town. Unless you are a true believer in such ritual, it is a waste of money and you wouldn’t truly disappointed if the purpose of your visit is to learn something about Confucius and its history.

Part 3

1) Do Chinese people like to visit historical buildings?

Sample answer:

They are crazy about those cultural relics. On public holidays, these places are packed with travelers of all sorts: children, old age, and foreigners. What Chinese travelers like to do most is to take far more photos than necessary of the view. Even well before the holiday season, one can be sure that these places would be incredibly crowded.

2) Why do people visit historical buildings?

Sample answer:

Their motivation for visiting these places truly befuddles me. Many barely understand or show any interest in history; they take a lot of selfies and upload onto their social media. To me, perhaps, it is the crowd effect and their desire to be part of the festival atmosphere that has prompted them to make the visits.

3) Is it necessary to protect historical buildings?

Sample answer:

Well, it really depends on the historical importance of the building. One-of-a-kind landmarks that play a pivotal role in history certainly warrant adequate protection. But the problem is many local governments see the potential in making loads of money out of tourism industry and thus convert ordinary, century-old buildings into tourist destinations and attach a “beautiful story” to it. That has nothing to do with cultural preservation; that’s pure business and money talking.

2. Describe a person who encouraged and helped you to achieve a goal

You should say:

Who this person is

What this person encouraged you to do

How this person helped you

And explain why this encouragement helped you to achieve the goal

Sample answer:

Last year, my weight reached an all-time-high. I was literally shocked to see the number on the scale, suspecting something must have gone wrong with it. When I did the calculation of my BMI, I was looking at a figure that was beyond the threshold for morbid obesity. For the first time in life, I felt the strong urge to lose weight.

But the thing is the fatter I got, the more challenging it would be for me to stick to the workout plan. I didn’t believe I got the determination to exercise regularly to reduce my weight to the average standard. However, my friend Josh egged me on. He is an active member of my university gym and he said that he’s got some weight-loss tips. I believed him; well, if you’d seen his six packs and upper-body muscle, you’d understand what I am talking about. He set a rather ambitious goal: he promised me I’d lose at least 20 pounds in a month, so long as I stick to his plan. Thanks to his encouraging words, I jumped on board.

In the first few days, I felt as if the thinner me was being dragged and squeezed out of the flesh wrap that trapped me in. My muscles were sore and I couldn’t feel my legs. At some point, I even began to convince myself that being fat wasn’t so bad after all; if I kept doing exercises, there would be a good chance I could literally die. But Josh was there after my every workout, helping massage my muscles and instructing me on my dietary intake for the next day.

Miracle happened in 10 days, when I already lost six pounds and ten more in the next 10 days. At the end of the plan, I lost nearly 25 pounds. I was genuinely grateful for Josh. If it wasn’t for his encouragement or as I had always called it “psychological manipulation”, I would’ve long given up.

Part 3

1) Why is it important for teenagers to set goals?

Sample answer:

Teenagers are surrounded with so many temptations in their life. Without a clear goal in mind, they might easily lose track of the purpose of life and indulge themselves in computer games, shopping, or endless chatting on social media. Goals will keep their life on the right track and protect them from those distractions.

2) What will encourage children to learn more?

Sample answer:

I don’t believe conventional approach such as financial rewards would work in the long run. The motivation for learning has to come from deep down in their heart, so the best way is to inspire children’s interest in learning, helping them recognize fun of the learning process and the satisfaction of successfully learning something new.

3) Do parents and teachers punish children physically nowadays?

Sample answer:

Very rarely. Corporal punishment used to be the norm both inside the classroom or at home, but things have changed. Many new parents realize that traditional ways no longer work very effectively; scientific approach to child rearing is strongly called for. So what we see then is parenting books are quickly snapped up in bookstores, and none of those books encourages violent punishment.

4) Who do you think has the greater influence on the goal-setting of children, teachers or parents?

Sample answer:

Well, teachers evidently have bigger influence. Many parents are still spoiling or tolerating their children, so children are well aware that they can somehow get away with anything they are expected to do. Yet, children are taught to see teachers with respect. Whatever goals teachers set for them, children are more likely to listen and obey. It is such authoritative power teachers hold that has made them a bigger influence on the goal-setting of children.

3. Describe a school you went to in your childhood.

You should say:

 Where it was

 What it was like

 What you learned there

 And how you felt about it

Sample answer:

When it comes to the topic about schools I attended in my childhood, the first primary school I went to in my life comes to my mind immediately.

The primary school I’m about to describe used to be located in the west of the countryside where my late grandparents lived. It is a textbook example of village school, with almost all of the pupils coming from the village. In my memory, the primary school was medium-sized and surrounded by walls. A variety of Chinese characters like hard working and motifs with symbolic meaning were painted on the outer side of each wall in bright red color. The school gate was set in the front facing to the north, with the name of the school written on the wall next to the gate. Opposite to the gate, there was a two-storey main building. Rooms on the first floor acted as classrooms, with the teachers’ office at the end. Rooms on the second floor were left for extra-curriculum activities, such as handicraft facture or that sort of activities. To the west of the school building, toilets were sited and connected to the main building by a vestibule. The space between the main building and the gate was the playground for pupils to take P.E class or do the physical exercise. The area for raising national flag lied in the east of the school. It is worthy to mention that trees with large canopy were planted around the playground, allowing students to shelter from the heat in hot summer.

I used to spend three years there for learning primary courses from the first to the third grade until moving to the city with my parents. I learned the basic knowledge about Chinese and mathematics there during the first three years in primary school. For example, I acquired the skill of reading and writing as well as the knowledge of basic arithmetic. By contrast to primary schools in most cities in China, the total number of students in that primary school was much smaller. Therefore, the population of students in each class was just around twenty and they had been close friends since their childhood. Although many years passed, I still keep in touch with my playmates regularly. To me, that primary school is more like a large family full of love and care.

Part 3

1) What’s the difference between the present and the past teachers?

Sample answer:

The present teachers differ from their past counterparts on the basis of several aspects. Firstly, the qualification of teachers is far higher than before because of the increasing of general education offered to the citizens as a whole. For example, in China, people with a bachelor degree could be appointed to teach students in secondary school decades ago. However, it turns out to be very different nowadays. The normal threshold is master degree for graduates teaching in secondary school. Secondly, the present teachers are equipped with more skills, especially, the skills in using teaching technology. Owing to the technical advancements, such as mass media, is applied in teaching lessons, the teaching method is more diverse in drawing students’ focus and interpreting some deep knowledge. Accordingly, ability to use certain equipment is necessary for the present teachers. Thirdly, apart from the traditional academic knowledge delivered in the class, the present teachers also lay great emphasis on the cultivation of students’ innovation and creativity, so they shoulder more duty in the current teaching process.

2) What’s the difference between being taught by teachers and being taught by AI?

Sample answer:

Fundamental differences exist between teachers and advanced technology, particularly in AI. Specifically, students taught by teachers can be effectively reminded and supervised by teachers when being distracted. In this case, students are more likely to concentrate on their learning. Besides, study with teachers allows students to promote their communication skills and critical thinking, thanks to the face-to-face teaching activities and free exchange of ideas. In addition, teachers are capable to adjust their teaching strategies and relevant knowledge according to the level of students in their class. For example, they can shorten the time for exercise when students have already mastered certain knowledge and make fewer mistakes. By contrast, AI, as a novel means in teaching, seems to be more intriguing to students, especially those with younger age, thus making students to be positively devoted in study. What’s more, in comparison to teachers who may give some incorrect information in some cases, AI provides nearly standardized procedure and accurate answers. Additionally, more diverse information is accessible to students by using AI, since the capacity for AI is without limit and almost incomparable.

4. Describe a time a child made you laugh

You should say:

When it was

Where you were

Who the child was

What the child did

And explain why you laughed

Sample answer:

Speaking of a child that made me laugh, the first person that comes to my mind is Dongdong who is the son of a Chinese renowned star.

Dongdong is a warm hearted and lively boy. Even though he is only 5 years old, he has joined many outdoor reality shows since he was 3. His humor, kindness attracts plenty of audiences, and of course, I'm one of them.

There was one time he joined a reality show in Hunan TV, and this program was about talking to foreigners on the street just for chatting or fun. I really expected this part because I know Dongdong can't speak English and I was wondering how he could talk to that foreigner. Here comes the funniest moment, Dongdong used body language and special Chinglish to show what he wanted to ask. For example, he asked that foreigner “how big are you?” The foreigner was confused because he didn't know exactly what big means. That was the part I laughed out loud, because I know Dongdong wanted to ask him “how old is he.” In Chinese, big means age. In the end, Dongdong sai