1、雅思口语-练习十及答案解析(总分：9.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Places(总题数：5，分数：9.00)PART 1（分数：3.00）(1).What is the most special building in your hometown?（分数：1.00）_(2).Where do you live?（分数：1.00）_(3).Do you think your hometown is a good place for people to live in?（分数：1.00）_1.Describe a BuildingDescribe a building that you lik
2、e.You should say:What building where it is.What it looks like.What it is like inside.And explain why you like this building.（分数：1.00）_2.Describe a HouseDescribe your ideal house.You should say:What house where it is.What it looks like.What it is like inside.And explain why you want to have this hous
3、e.（分数：1.00）_3.Describe a Park/GardenDescribe your favorite park/garden.You should say:What park/garden where it is.Who built this park/garden.What the park/garden is like.And explain what you like most about it.（分数：1.00）_PART 3（分数：3.00）(1).What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting an apar
4、tment?（分数：1.00）_(2).How do people benefit from local parks and open places?（分数：1.00）_(3).What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in cities and living in the countryside?（分数：1.00）_雅思口语-练习十答案解析(总分：9.00，做题时间：90 分钟)一、Places(总题数：5，分数：9.00)PART 1（分数：3.00）(1).What is the most special building i
5、n your hometown?（分数：1.00）_正确答案：(The most special building is the Oriental Pearl TV Tower on the side of Huangpu River, which is the symbol of the city.)解析：该问题一般为第一部分中有关考生来自哪里的后续问题。(2).Where do you live?（分数：1.00）_正确答案：(I live in the center of Hangzhou, the city where I currently work. It is not in th
6、e business center, but not far away from the shopping area. Also, the transport is very convenient.)解析：考生请注意不要将这个问题等同于：Where are you from? / Where do you come from?(3).Do you think your hometown is a good place for people to live in?（分数：1.00）_正确答案：(Well, I dont think so. Young people prefer to go to
7、 big cities where there are more opportunities. My hometown might be more suitable for older crowd, who enjoy a more peaceful life. Most of the younger people get bored with the way things are here.)解析：1.Describe a BuildingDescribe a building that you like.You should say:What building where it is.Wh
8、at it looks like.What it is like inside.And explain why you like this building.（分数：1.00）_正确答案：(I like travel a lot. Wherever I go, there are always some buildings that catch peoples eyes. To me, the most impressive building is Melbourne Parliament house. The building is located in Spring Street, Mel
9、bourne. The city has quite a few elegant buildings and one of these is this large building. When you look at it at a distance, the whole place has a library feel about it. Inside the building, small things like all the wooden panels of the doors, corridors and halls have been well polished and the p
10、ainted door signs have been kept fresh. The Building was started during the gold rush era and so a lot of money had been spent. Such things as evidence for prosperity of the age are the extensive use of gold leaf on the columns and the fine detailed murals on the roof of many of the larger halls. Th
11、e interesting thing about parliament house is that it is never finished. I was told that ever since it was built little touches have been added continuously. Walking into this building, a feeling of grandeur just came to me, like a mixture of peace and purpose. I think people are attracted like me.)
12、解析：2.Describe a HouseDescribe your ideal house.You should say:What house where it is.What it looks like.What it is like inside.And explain why you want to have this house.（分数：1.00）_正确答案：(I think that the ideal home will be beautiful. It wont be very big. My house will be located in a small village b
13、y the river, and will be made of wood and glass. In wooden walls and in the roof there will be very big windows. My house will have ground floor, a first floor and garret. In my beautiful, light kitchen there will be a round table, cupboards and kitchen utensils. I would like to have a large, but da
14、rk living room. There will be a fireplace, a rocking-chair and a lot of shelves with books. I will have a big bathroom with a shower and bath. Of course in my house there will be bedroom. Everything in the bedroom will be white and sky blue: a bed, a wardrobe, a carpet and curtains. The house which
15、I can see in my dreams smells of exotic flowers. There are a lot of plants, pictures, ornaments and souvenirs in this house. There are my friends drinking tea. I can hear my dog bark from garden and Mozarts music. I hope that I will be able to live in such house as I like music nature very much.)解析：
16、3.Describe a Park/GardenDescribe your favorite park/garden.You should say:What park/garden where it is.Who built this park/garden.What the park/garden is like.And explain what you like most about it.（分数：1.00）_正确答案：(I like my own garden best. The front yard is shady with ferns and hostas in pea grave
17、l. One side nothing but stepping stones for it is so narrow. A high stockade fence provided privacy. A very small pond in one corner. In the other, a table with chairs. A fountain in the center with vegetables around the floor flagstone. The back was shaded in the evening to eliminate that bright su
18、n. My garden has a lot of flowering bulbs in it. Even in early spring, there are signs of flowers like daffodils just sprouting and beautiful primroses. I also have daisies, bee balm, hostas, blackeyed Susans, dames rocket, columbine and wild roses. Last year I grew potatoes in my garden, too! Every
19、 year, I add new things to my garden. I usually get the new plants from my dad. They are the left-overs from his garden, so I never know what Im going to get! My garden is part sun and part shade, so I have to make sure I plant things where they will grow best. My favorite thing about my garden is h
20、ow pretty it is. The garden also gives me something to do when I dont have anything else to do. Its easy, lots of fun, and the rewards of beautiful flowers and a quiet place to sit and relax are worth the hard work!)解析：PART 3（分数：3.00）(1).What are the advantages and disadvantages of renting an apartm
21、ent?（分数：1.00）_正确答案：(Advantages:Small initial investment involves a minimum financial risk and does not limit investment flexibility.Monthly costs are easier to predict since maintenance and repair costs are usually part of the tenants rent.No outside upkeep.Freedom to move or travel.It eliminates th
22、e trouble and expense of selling.Special services and facilities may be provided at little or no additional cost.Disadvantages:No equity is built up.It usually provides less income tax savings than buying.Part of the rent is for the landlords overhead, such as vacancy costs and profit.Tenant activit
23、ies and improvements may be restricted by the lease, such as not allowing pets.The tenant may be evicted or the lease may not be renewed. This is especially a problem when older apartments are converted to condominiums.Special services and facilities add to rent costs even though they may not be use
24、d.Usually provides less space than a house.May not have a garden or large, private outdoor space.)解析：(2).How do people benefit from local parks and open places?（分数：1.00）_正确答案：(Playgrounds and sports field offer places where children and adults can play organized sports and informal games, from frisb
25、ee tossing to kite flying.Outdoor concerts are held in community parks.People jog, bike, walk, roller blade and take leisurely strolls on trails and path systems.People visit the more natural settings to photograph and paint nature, bird watch, observe plants and enjoy quiet contemplation.Open space
26、 floodways safely channel water away from homes and businesses.Wetlands, natural areas and vegetated parks help filter pollutants from the air and water and reduce noise pollution.Parks and open spaces contribute to a positive community image, attracting visitors.Open space has a positive effect on
27、property values because people consider proximity to parks, open spaces and natural areas important in locating or purchasing a home or business.A connected system of parks and open spaces enhances opportunities for citizens to walk and bicycle to work. leading to a healthier citizenry and providing
28、 viable habitat for wildlife.)解析：(3).What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in cities and living in the countryside?（分数：1.00）_正确答案：(Living in cities:Living in a city has both advantages and disadvantages. On the plus side, it is often easier to find work, and there is usually choice of
29、public transport, so you dont need to own a car. Also, there are a lot of interesting things to do and places to see. For example, you can eat in good restaurants, visit museums, and go to the theatre and concerts. What is more, when you want to relax, you can usually find a park where you can feed
30、the ducks or just sit on a park bench and read a book. All in all, city life is full of bustle and variety and you need never feel bored.However, for every plus there is a minus. For one thing, you might have a job, but unless it is very well-paid, you will not be able to afford many of the things t
31、hat there are to do; because living in the city is often very expensive. It is particularly difficult to find good, cheap accommodation. What is more, public transport is sometimes crowded and dirty, particularly in rush hour, and even the parks can become crowded, especially on Sundays when it seem
32、s that every city dweller is looking for some open space and green grass. Last of all, despite all the crowds, it is still possible to feel very lonely in the city.City life can be particularly appealing to many young people, who like the excitement of the city and dont mind the noise and pollution.
33、 However, many people, when they get older, and particularly when they have young children, often prefer the peace and fresh air of the countryside.Living in the countryside:In the countryside there are not so many pupils in schools and groups are smaller, so you are able to work more in peace than
34、in a city. On the other hand, if you like to have certain hobbies in addition to school, you cant do it here, depending on the hobby, of course, for instance if you are keen on judo, karate etc.In the best case your family may own a lake and a forest of their own in the countryside. Your home may ha
35、ve the same advantages as a summer cottage. Natures near, and it is much cleaner than in cities because there are not so many cars and factories. The worst threat to nature in the countryside is fertilizers which farmers use in their fields.You can easily stop and think about the world here because
36、theres much less traffic than in a city. You can have a big house and a big yard around your house. Swimming is really easy lakes are near you. Theres less concrete and asphalt here and the air you breath here is fresher than in cities. You can keep pets, and your neighbors dont complain as easily a
37、s in a city.There are also problems. When you move into the country, you may be able to buy a house easily, but finding a job is more difficult. It may be the biggest problem here, and the most likely reason for depopulation of the countryside. There are not many shops, and that also drives people a
38、way. And distances are long. In the villages everyone knows each other and gossips travel really fast.It is safer to live and to move around in the countryside. There is less violence here because there are fewer people here. But, of course, the neighborhood of big cities makes villages less safe all the time. Drugs are the worst threat to the safety of small villages.)解析：
