IELTS 雅思口說約15分鐘。如果想取得不錯的成績(6或6.5以上)，考生需累積充分的字彙，才能言之有物。科技類主題經常出現在雅思的口說考試中。考生需熟悉那些字彙，才能完整地回答雅思的口說題呢?
我們將利用實際的雅思考題，搭配參考答案，考生可以看到字彙如何被使用，以加深學習印象。
Part 1: Introduction and Interview
在雅思口說考試的第一部分中，考官會針對考生熟悉的話題(如：工作、家人、興趣)進行詢問。這部分檢測考生談論生活化主題的能力。
Q1: Do you use any gadgets (裝置) on a daily basis?
A: Absolutely. Although I don't consider myself an addict, I can't properly function (正常運作) without my laptop or smartphone. I use them for everything, from checking emails and messages to paying bills (付帳單) and shopping online. We're now experiencing the influence of the computer age that has made it impossible to ignore the cutting-edge (最新的) technologies.
Q2: How much time do you spend using a computer at work or at home?
A: Daily, I spend roughly 4 to 6 hours working on the computer, either doing my home assignments or project work. However, it comes in handy (方便的) for other activities as well, such as watching YouTube, editing my new videos and podcasts, and chatting with my friends. All of those take up to 2 hours a day.
Part 2: Individual long turn
口說第二部分是「個人陳述」。考官會給考生一個題目卡、鉛筆和草稿紙。題目卡上有一個話題和考生要提到的要點。考生有一分鐘的時間準備，然後發表一至兩分鐘的演說。
Describe a time when you started using a new technological device (e.g. a new computer or phone) You should say:
- What device you started using
- Why you started using this device
- How easy or difficult it was to use
and explain how helpful this device was to you..
OK, I would like to tell you about my first time using a smartphone which was about 10 years ago.
Well, I guess I am not really a techie (科技迷) or any type of technology fan. That is why having the first smartphone was really an eye-opening experience for me. I got it from my mother as a birthday gift on my 18th birthday, and I absolutely loved it.
At that time, I had just been accepted to college, and I needed an electronic gadget that is as convenient as a computer and as portable (易攜帶的) as an iPod. An iPhone was not a bad start. You know… it was like having a whole world in my pocket. I could surf the Internet (上網), send an email (寄電子郵件), make free international calls (打免費國際電話), and even read e-books (讀電子書).
The smartphone was so user-friendly (容易使用的) that it took me only an hour to figure out all the functions (功能) and made the most out of it.
The smartphone was useful because I didn't have to carry my heavy laptop around to access emails and messages. The smartphone was especially handy when I was on a trip. Also, as the smartphone took good pictures, it made my camera redundant. I used the smartphone for three years before its battery died. It was an important part of my life.
Part 3: Two-discussion
第三部分為「雙向討論題」。考官和考生將針對某個話題進行廣泛和抽象的討論。
Q1: Do you think that schools should use more technology to help children learn?
A: Yes, why not? There are many benefits of using technology in the classroom. When technology is integrated into (融入) lessons, students are generally more interested in the subjects they are studying. Technology provides different opportunities to make learning more enjoyable in terms of teaching the same things in new ways, such as taking students on virtual field trips and using online learning resources. What is more, technology can encourage more active participation in the learning process, which can be hard to achieve through a traditional lecture environment.
Q2: Why do you think some people are deciding to reduce their use of technology?
A: Well, technology comes with its pros and cons. In computer time, everything can be done online, and people seemingly spend more time with their electronic gadgets than with their family and friends. This is sad because lack of human interactions can lead to physical and mental illness such as obesity and autism. I guess some people realize the side-effects (副作用) and start to reduce their time with technology.
總結
在本篇文章中，我們利用雅思口說題目與參考答案，提供考生學習科技類字彙的脈絡。請大家找機會使用這些字彙，以加強學習效果。也請持續關注我們的文章，一起戰勝雅思喔！