熟悉雅思的人都知道,雅思聽力考試中存在著這樣那樣的場景,在瞭解了雅思聽力的基礎詞彙後,高頻場景詞彙的掌握能幫助廣大“烤鴨”們克服聽力障礙,取得自己想要的理想分數。在本系列中,啷個聽力組的專家將繼續前兩個章節的敘述,為考生總結經典場景的考點詞彙供大家研究和學習。
步驟內容
雅思英語學習中的高頻詞彙工咯方法
步驟/方法
Listening situations: student survey about business organizations, Placement of company
在商業社會中,大型機構以及跨國公司的經營狀況牽動著世界經濟以及每個人的神經。雷曼兄弟的破產直接導致了次貸危機。朗閣海外考試研究中心分析發現,雅思聽力中從未忽視過對於公司案例分析,企業文化,企業構架,以及企業人事的探討。除此以外,這類場景還能幫助廣大考生了解國外的商業文化,用人要求以及確定自己將來的就業目標,所以廣大烤鴨要對這類單詞多加註意了!
Company, corporation, firm, business organization
Marketing, advertising, financial problem, administration, products,packaging, online shopping, import, export, domestic market, international market, producer, manufacturer, brand loyalty (children)
Sales: new product, promotion, discount, concession, on sale, half price, normal price, 50% off, bargain
Finance: money, loan, low-interest, no-interest, fund, investment, capital, debt, bankrupt, bankruptcy, good value, profit, profitable
Personnel: manager, business executives, board of directors, employers, employees, senior managers, engineers, designer, merchandiser, technician, accountants
Quotation and enquiry
Listening situations: travel
現代社會生活節奏非常快,人們的壓力也越來越大,越來越多的人選擇在節假日去旅遊來徹底放鬆自己。巧合的是,雅思聽力也一直把旅遊作為一個重點考察的場景,出現頻率非常高,平均兩三次考試就會出現對這一場景的考查。近來雅思也越來越多的考查一些新鮮的概念,比如wreck diving 就是關於沉船的。在實際教學中,我都會告訴學生,出國留學當然要以學業有成作為第一目標,除此以外,我還會告訴他們不要浪費了這個能到處走走,體驗不同種族,文化和生活習慣的機會,這必將對今後的生活和就業帶來非常積極的影響。同時,這個場景牽扯到的細節非常多,包括旅行前的準備,所帶物品,檔案證件以及交通方式等,需要廣大烤鴨們特別小心。
Types: trip, outing, excursion, tour, journey, voyage, package tour, inclusive holiday, economical travel
Scenery: scene, main attraction, resort, sight, view, place of interest
Interesting places: temple, gallery, museum, rainforest, cave, town, tribe, park, waterfalls, jungle, sea view, farm travel, maritime museum, aquarium
feature: scuba diving, wreck diving, bush walking, parachuting, fungi tour, four-wheel drive, crocodile cruise,package tour, excursion, walking tour, surfing,snowboarding
transportation: bus, train, express train, subway, tube, tram, ferry, sailing boat, metro, shuttle, coach, taxi, cab, motorbike, bicycle, plane, airline, flight, by air (N.B. donkeys, camels, mule, horse), hire car
tickets: one way /single, round / return, first-class ticket, economyticket, ticket reservation, family ticket, discounted ticket, weekend bus tickets
What to bring (clothing): sweater, raincoat, windproof coat, trousers, boots, socks, trainers, uniforms, spare socks, sunhat
What to bring (medicine): antibiotics, penicillin, aspirin, painkillers, sleeping pills, sun cream (sun total block)
Where to stay: hotel, hostel, motel, hotel rooms (en suite), car park
What to buy: souvenir, gifts, local history books, handicraft, antique, painting, fruit (apple, tomato, cucumber, figs, pineapple, passion fruit), bottled water (no minerals), drinks
Personal interest: weather, food, natural environment, culture, art, exhibition, rare fish, coral roof, rock pool, free balloon ride
customs inspections: luggage, baggage, labels
Listening situations: sports and fitness
Sports and playing venues:
soccer, football (pitch)
badminton, squash, basketball, volleyball, tennis (court)
aerobics (fitness centre, gym, gymnasium)
yoga (yoga hall)
table tennis (table tennis table, table tennis hall)
ice skating (ice rink) ice curling (sheet, house)
martial arts: judo, karate, boxing, kick boxing, shadow boxing, wrestling (hall)
weight training, weight lifting, stretching exercises (warming up to prevent injuries)
sports professionals
athletes, sportsman, sportswoman, sports players, sports competitors, sports instructors, sports psychologist, sports administrator, coach, head coach, referee, sport club, chairman, president
sports games/matches: score, scoring, teams, junior team, senior team, win/lose the game, sports prizes, presentation of awards, sports equipment
Fitness center membership: annual fee, fitness card (gold, off-peak gold, silver, bronze), health check (assessment)
listening situations: school, university orientation, students admissions, transfer
新生入學的orientation以及其他形式的orientation(比如說健身俱樂部,足球俱樂部)在雅思中都屢見不鮮。無論是怎樣的形式,朗閣海外考試研究中心建議考生們都要弄清楚它的具體流程,然後根據流程去相應的準備一些考點詞彙。很多外國學校在做orientation的時候會指派一些來自同一國家的學長學姐來做,所以這不僅是一個瞭解學校軟硬體的好機會,還可以幫助你消除一些孤獨感和文化衝擊,擴大朋友圈。那就利用好這個機會吧!
welcome address (president, chancellor, principal, coordinator, DOS, students counselor/advisor, admission officer)
location: city centre, central area; suburbs, outskirts; country, rural area, village
facilities and services:
catering: dining room, refectory, canteen, restaurant, cafeteria, café, refreshments, snacks, takeout, takeaway, pub
accommodation service
academic/research facilities: library, laboratory (equipment)
teaching premises: lecture hall, theatre, room, function room,common room
welfare: medical centre, nursery, career advisory centre
Advantages and disadvantages: subjects/disciplines, courses, welfare
school map: entrance: front gate, side gate, back gate, rear gate, fire door
buildings: block, highrise, main building, wings, annexes, complex, extension Activities: school tour, chorus, orchestra, chess, tea and coffee break
student association, club, society, community, student union
notice: notice board, news bulletin, poster, newsletters, website, publicity leaflets, email, ring
listening situations: training class
除了正常的校園學習以外,學生們會根據自己的情況選擇各種各樣的培訓班或者課程去給自己充電。一般在這個場景裡都會考察的點有:課程名稱,課程級別,課程週期,上課時間,以及報名資料和個人資訊等。
classes: music, painting, fun drawing (scenery, objects, persons), model making, sculpture, wood work, cooking, musical instruments, singing, dancing, voice, ballet, foreign languages
trainees: age, children, pupils, secondary school students, college students, new comers, freshman
level: elementary, intermediate, advanced
cost and payment: discount, off, cash, cheque, credit, credit card, bank transfer, free of charge, pay in advance, pay at the door, pay at the end of the class, book in advance
materials to bring: mats, trainers, rubber-soled shoes
paper, color paper, silver paper, golden paper, dye, pens,
color pens, pencils
glue, sticker, tape, notebook
music instruments: guitar, drum, flute, piano, violin
procedures: cut, overlap, fold, stick, dye
prizes/award: gold star, CD
free service: lunch, refreshments, salad, tea, coffee, hot meal, sandwiches, hamburgers, veggie burger, free travel (to Rome)
Listening situations: bank
銀行場景中涉及到的考點有:銀行名稱,銀行賬戶型別,信用卡額度,申請學生賬戶需要的證明和檔案,轉賬,手續費等。朗閣海外考試研究中心需要提醒考生們注意的是,西方社會總體來說是非常講誠信的,廣大中國留學生要特別注意,不要留下任何不良記錄,否則會對自己的promising future 帶來不利的影響。
Bank accounts: current account, deposit account, savings account
Bank documents: chequebook, credit card, bank statement, bonus statement, banker’s card, traveler’s cheque
Bank services: withdraw, withdrawal, deposit, loan, overdraft, interest, honor/cash one’s cheque, online banking, internet service, exchange foreign currency
Bank equipment: ATM, automatic teller machine, cash point machine
Bank staff: bank teller, bank manager, bank branch
Credit card:
Type: visa card, master card, American express card
Card no.
Card limit / credit limit
Listening situations: automobile
汽車這個話題往往和保險有密切的聯絡,所以在複習時要把這兩個場景結合起來。
Cars
Car make: Ford, Seable
Car model
Car type: four-wheel drive, SUVs/sport-utility vehicle
Engine size: litre (engine capacity)
Gear change: automatic gear/Manual gear
Car insurance
Car parts: windscreen, rain wiper, engine hood, air-conditioning, music equipment, stereo, safety belt, steering wheel, brake, back seat, rear-view mirror
Car parking: car park, parking permit, parking sticker, parking lot, garage
Carpooling
Driver, chauffeur, driving licence, driver’s license
Car safety: safe driving, car theft
Listening situations: party
這個話題廣泛出現於雅思考試第一部分,場景包括生日party,goodbye party,以及一些公司或者同學聚會等。預定場地,預算,要求等的表達都是考察的重點。我們經常稱呼一些愛出現於各種party的人為party animal。其實party 是西方人尤其是年輕人的一種生活方式,不但能緩解壓力、徹底放鬆,而且還能擴大自己的交際面。我個人建議中國學生可以去接觸和適應這種社交的方式,但是也要把握好尺度,把party 的負面影響降到最低。
Birthday party, goodbye party, farewell party, leaving party, welcome party, dinner party
Place: hotel, restaurant, rooms (green, red, yellow), halls (function hall, sports hall, main hall), sea view, children’s playground, disabled access, food choices
Standard, traditional, dinner options
What to prepare: music, snacks, decorations, birthday party hats, balloons, cakes, coffee, sandwiches, hamburgers, veggie burgers, drinks, flowers, long tables
People who will attend: friends, teachers, tutor, classmates, family members
Price: included, excluded, extra cost
Transportation
Listening situations: science and technology
科技時代,科學技術就是生產力。人類在謀求更大發展的同時,又要兼顧地球的承受能力。科技無疑能幫助我們以最小的環境代價換取最大的進步和發展。
Types: Seawater purifying system, solar power, hydropower, timing system, ink printing, fashion design
Equipment: container, water tank, sandglass, sunlight clock, water clock, fire clock, pigment, printing ink, plate, blanket, air pump
Process: kill germs/bacteria
Applications: domestic/family, hospital, schools, factory
Advantages and disadvantages: cost, effective, fast, slow, time-saving, user-friendly