

雅思口语考试对于单词的考查点着重在“合适”二字上,不要用一些文绉绉的书面语。适当使用俚语在口语考试里能获得意想不到的好效果。不过若是死记硬背的“俚语”则很容易被考官识别,效果适得其反。
很多考生错误地认为,为了在口语中拿高分,必须要有非常难的词汇。其实雅思口语考试对于单词的考查点着重在“合适”二字上,不要用一些文绉绉的书面语。过度的追求难度反而失去了口语考试交流的意义,会给考官产生一个负面印象。“俚语”的使用也是如此,死记硬背的“俚语”很容易被考官识别,效果适得其反。朋友间开玩笑使用“俚语”可以有助于调节气氛,但并不适合出现在考试的场景中。
一时想不起某个词怎么说,大部分考生的反应就是卡在那里,甚至惊慌失措,势必会影响之后的发挥。要记住,雅思口语考查的是考生的表达能力而非单词的堆砌,面对这种状况,最好的方法就是替换掉你不会的单词,用其他的词汇、短语、句子来解释这个单词,甚至可以彻头彻尾地换一个故事来说。
这样传递给考官的印象就是你的句型多变,而且会根据不同的场合选用不同的表达;反之,一味地纠缠在某个单词上踌躇不前,就是在给考官传递完全相反的信息,词汇量不够,同时表达生硬不够流畅。
以下是实际生活中以及电影中经常出现的实用俚语,如果同学能够在雅思口语使用这样的俚语你的语言就会更加地道,更加美丽。同时也是很精彩的亮分点。
1 Be in the air 将要发生的事情
The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change.
Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air.
2 Clear the air 消除误会
To settle a dispute and restore good relations
Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now.
3 Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵
To be very expensive
Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I’m going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg.
4 A bad egg 缺乏道德的人
Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided
Example: You mustn’t lend Tim money, he’s a bad egg. You’ll never see him or your money again!
5 In the Bag 稳锻炼身体胜券
Said of an achievement which is secure
Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement.
6 In the balance 未知的,不可预测的
Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable
Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough.
7 Drive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价
To have the negotiating strength and skills to get the most advantageous price and conditions
Example: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain.
8 Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉
To look, sound or seem familiar
Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?
9 Tighten one’s belt 节衣缩食
To cut down on spending because there is less income than before
Example: Now you are out of work, you’ll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often.