2020年4月30日朗阁雅思口语考题预测（二）

Part 2

1. Describe a gift that took you a lot of time to prepare

You should say:

What it was

Who you gave it to

How you prepared it

And explain why you spent a lot of time preparing it

Sample answer:

I would like to talk about the chocolate cake I made for my mother’s birthday. At that time, my mother’s birthday was coming, so I wanted to prepare a present for her. I first came up with the idea of making a chocolate for my mother when I bought a cake in a bakery store near my home. There was a bakery course to teach people how to make a cake, so I decided to make a cake for my mother. Since it was my first to make a birthday cake, it really took me a lot time preparing for it. At the beginning, I read many books about how to make a cake. After I had a brief idea of methods, I tried to make the cake step by step with the teacher’s instructions. I followed every step of baking carefully from toasting, adding whipping cream to the final step called decorating. I tried my best to make every step perfect and luckily I did it at last. It took me about six hours to make this chocolate cake because I had no related experience before. However, I was willing to spend such long time to make a cake for my mother as a big surprise. After my mother tasted the chocolate cake made by myself in the birthday party, she praised for its great taste. Hearing such words said by my mother, I felt very satisfied. At that time, I felt all the time I spent on making the chocolate cake was deserved.

2. Describe a movie you would like to share with your friends

You should say:

When you watched it

Where you watched it

Whether you like it or not

And why you want to share it with friends

Sample answer:

The name of my favourite movie that I would like to share is 'Casablanca', which was directed by Michael Curtiz. It was released in 1943 and the story was adapted from a stage-play named 'Everybody comes to Ricks'. The cast included Humphery Bogart and Ingrid Bergman and was made in the USA. It was a romantic drama film and the storyline was set during World War II.

It focuses on a man torn between love and virtue. In 1941 American expatriate Rick who professed to be neutral by all means met his former lover Ilsa in his nightclub and gambling den. She was accompanied by her husband, Laszlo, a renowned fugitive Czech Resistance Leader. They needed a letter to escape to America, where he can continue his work against the Nazis. One night Ilsa confronted Rich in the deserted cafe and asked for the letter. She threatened him with a gun for the letter and later on confessed that she still loved him. Rick's bitterness dissolved as he learnt that Ilsa was married to Laszlo before even their relationship began. When Rick and Ilsa planned to fly together, she could not do so because all of a sudden she found that her husband was still alive and needed her badly to recover. Hearing the story Rick calmed down and agreed to give the letter to Laszlo so that he could fly to America safely. They would take a different path to fly away together. But finally, Rick let Ilsa and Laszlo fly to America which surprised IIsa very much.

The first reason for sharing the film is that it is the second-best movie of all time based on AFI's 100 best movies of all time. Besides, I've seen the movie more than 3 times. The story is excellent, and the casting, plot, acting, dialogues and all the other aspects of the movie are superb. The movie deeply touched me and became the most favourite movie I have ever seen.

3. Describe a time you heard a stranger talking on the phone in the public place

You should say:

Where you were

When it was

What the stranger was talking about

And explain how you felt about it

Sample answer:

Speaking of a time I heard someone talking on the phone, a recent experience popped into my mind immediately.

Last Sunday, I was sitting in a cafe while enjoying my cappuccino. I couldn’t help noticing a guy at the next table was making a phone call to a taxi company to see if they could reach out to a taxi driver. It turned out that he was in such a hurry that he left his wallet accidentally in a taxi which he had taken to see off his friend at the airport earlier that day and he just realized it until he was later in the café. Then he was anxiously looking at his phone all the time as if he would missed any. After around five minutes, he got a phone call and picked it up immediately. I heard that the call was from the taxi driver telling him that his wallet was still in the taxi with the driver. He was thrilled and nearly cried out, cause he had all his important IDs and cards inside it. The driver checked some information with him and he said he would meet the driver at the entrance of the shopping mall later. He seemed quite released and relaxed after getting this phone call and left the cafe later to retrieve his wallet.

Generally speaking, I think it is important to follow simple rules of cell phone etiquette in public and I usually expect people to keep quiet in public places. I have also had some annoying experiences of hearing people around me chatting for a long time, and I think people may invade others’ personal space in tranquil places. But I felt happy after having overheard this conversation, cos a genuine emergency call like this could save this person a ton of hassle. You know, the society is becoming more and more complicated and most of the calls are from cold calling companies or even spams. Although the news are always full of doom and gloom these days, this driver makes me feel he is sincere and trustworthy. I think sometimes I should trust in the goodness of human nature. After this invaluable experience, I wouldn’t mind people picking up phone calls in public places as long as they don’t disturb surrounding people.

4. Describe a crowded place you have visited

You should say:

Where it is

When you went there

With whom you went there

And explain how you felt about being there

Sample answer:

As a citizen living in a metropolitan city, I am always looking forward to having fresh air and relaxation once I get rid of hectic work schedules. In spring of this year, my friend Doreen and I paid a visit to the botanical garden in southwest of the city. We set off in the morning and reached there at noon. What surprised me a lot is that there were huge crowds of people in the garden to enjoy the flower show. We could hardly move forward as there were so many people standing around which blocked the path we walked on. They stopped to see the display of a multitude of floras, such as tulips and cherry blossoms. Parents introduced the plants to their kids while girls were posing for photographs. I have to say the garden provided us with precious opportunities to appreciate the beautiful flowers as well as a plenty of rare plants, although Doreen and I felt hot and hard to breath, we were both sweltering.

5. Describe a special day that made you happy

You should say:

When it was

Who you were with

What you did

And explain why it made you happy

Sample answer:

The special day that I am going to tell you is about one month ago when I just had my 30th birthday. It was coincidently on weekends and I didn’t have to work overtime so I could spend the meaningful time with my beloved ones. Luckily, it was a sunny day with some white clouds floating in the blue sky and the temperature was pleasant.

It was my boyfriend who accompanied with me during that day since it was also our second anniversary after we started to have a relationship. The day before my birthday, he told me that he would do something special and romantic for me so that I would have one of the most unforgettable memories in my life.

Unlike our normal dating routine, the dating site this time was placed in the countryside, a spot where we usually can see shimmering stars. Originally, I thought he maybe planned to go camping there, but before we were reaching our destination, he blindfolded me with a scarf. I was quite curious because I really didn’t know what he was going to do. Taking me by the hand, he led me to our destination until he told me to take off the scarf. Then I was ecstatic and moved for the first time in my life--what I saw was the burning candles in the shape of a heart.

The reason why it made me delighted was that actually my boyfriend was not born with honey in his mouth and sometimes I even consider him a little clumsy and passive, but this time he explicitly expressed his deep love to me. I originally believed it was no need to express love and affection for each other since there was a tacit understanding between us. But currently, I know I still enjoy it!

6. Describe a piece of clothing you enjoy wearing

You should say:

Where you bought it

How often you wear it

What it is like

And explain why you enjoy wearing it

Sample answer:

A piece of clothing that I’m keen on wearing is a coat that I bought online last year. The coat is white in colour, and it’s made of cotton fabrics, which makes it perfect for wearing in spring and fall. What’s more, it also can be worn in air-conditioned rooms in summer.

Honestly, I didn’t plan to buy clothes online at that time because I wasn’t sure if they would suit me. But the weather was getting colder and my old coat was starting to look a bit worn out, so I decided to buy a new version. After visiting many online stores, comparing a lot of customer evaluations, I finally chose a cost-effective one, and it was delivered to my house a few days later. The funny thing is that I almost wore it every day for going to work or play and even go on trips. Now, I still wear it quite often.

Well, the reason why I enjoying this coat is that it’s so practical and comfortable. It’s cotton fabrics and it helps me keep warming during a cold day. Plus, it also comes in handy for carrying things like my phone, wallet tissue, and even a notebook because of its big pockets. It even folds up small enough to fit in my bag when I don’t need it. All in all, I love my coat and cannot get through a day without them.

7. Describe a time that you gave advice to others

You should say

Who you gave advice to

What the advice was

Why you gave advice

And how you felt about the advice

Sample answer:

It happened recently when my brother asked me for advice about which university and which major he should choose in the future. This summer, my brother had just graduated from high school and was faced with the difficulty in making plans for future development, so he decided to consult me, the one who used to confront the same situation years ago.

My advice was that whatever major that he is really into will do, computer science, physics, applied mathematics and business – whatever he likes. I remember I have struggled to love what I learned for years in university but in vain and I also remember how my mom and dad pushed me so hard to study what they thought was significant in the modern society. It is extremely difficult for one to dedicate himself, much less strive for a bright future, if and when he even dislikes the field of study he chooses. This is why I stretched myself to convince him that choosing his favorite major would be a wise decision.

For my part, this advice is fairly beneficial. Staying in his favorite field, my brother can revel in even the most boring and tiresome professional terms and lessons and pour every second into the review and preview of knowledge without feeling stressed and exhausted. In the near future, he will land a decent and satisfying job, and most importantly, enjoy what he finds most interesting for all his life.

8. Describe a place where you read and write (not your home)

You should say:

Where it is

How often you go there

Who you go there with

And explain how you felt about this place

Sample answer:

I like reading and writing in a coffee shop, like Starbucks. And I often go there once or twice a week, when I have a day off. I’d like to go there alone with a book, a pen, or just the I-pad and my laptop. Nowadays, WIFI is available in almost every coffee shop, it is very convenient for me to finish my work or just read a book I like there. There are also cooling systems in the cafes, providing me an environment which is very comfortable, especially in summer. Sometimes, I will go there with my best friend. Both of us like the atmosphere there, we’d like to read the same book and share our thoughts about that book with each other. Everytime, we will have a great time together. And you know, the coffee shop is full of the aroma of coffee, I like it very much, because coffee is my favorite drink. Its smell makes me feel at ease. Nobody will disrupt me while I am reading or writing, so I can enjoy myself completely. At the same time, I can order a cup of coffee for drinking. As for me, it’s the best couple with my writing. Writing always makes me feel tired, but coffee can make me feel sober. I’m used to writing with a coffee for a long time. There are also many coffee shops which serve bakery food. I like cakes and cookies, reading and writing consumes my energy, and the cake is the best fuel for me. So if you ask me, is there anyplace for reading and writing better than a coffee shop? My answer is absolutely not.

9. Describe a time when you did not tell a friend the truth

You should say:

When it was

Where it happened

Why you did not tell the truth

And how you felt about it

Sample Answer:

When I was in graduate school, I obtained an internship in Beijing. Then I went to Beijing to work. I was a little excited because my best friend Xiaoqian was working in Beijing. Then we had a lot of leisure time together.

At one weekend, we had dinner and she introduced her new boyfriend to me. We talked a lot during the meal and I found her boyfriend boasting about his experience and showing himself every now and then. I didn’t like him at all. Xiaoqian asked my opinion about him later in that evening. I said he was a nice guy because I can see she was quite into him and I was afraid if I tell the truth she would not be happy.

I don’t regret about saying this because I believe Xiaoqian would find out the boy was not her type. A few weeks later, Xiaoqian told me they broke up and she said to me he was not fit her.

10. Describe a job you would not like to do in the future

You should say:

What it is

How people do this job

What part of this job you think is difficult

And explain why you would not like to choose this job

Sample answer:

I guess I will never be a doctor in the future. Doctor is an ordinary profession, but its contents and duties make it extraordinary. As a doctor, you must be very professional, rigorous and have the courage to face death. And for me, the hardest part is facing death every day.

As we know, if I want to be a doctor I will first have to receive an undergraduate Bachelor’s degree which will take me roughly four to five years. After medical school I may be required to complete a one to three years paid residency. For me, in the future, it’s unrealistic to take such a considerable amount of time to become a doctor.

What’s more, being a doctor also comes with a level of stress, and can eventually weigh down on you. My friend Bob is a doctor who works in the emergency room. He regularly has to deal with losing patients, while consistently maintaining a heavy work load. I often see his WeChat Moments late at night showing that he is still working overtime. And such heavy workload makes me have no interest in this profession.

The most difficult thing is that you have to face death all the time. Becoming a doctor is also risky. Their job is to save people, so sometimes their carelessness will take a person's life. As a result, medical disputes sometimes arise. For all these reasons, it is impossible for me to be a doctor.