很多小伙伴在考试中都会出现紧张的现象,要么讲话磕磕绊绊不知所措,要么一本正经背诵“标准”答案,这样的考试,成绩自然好不到哪去。
而要想在短时间内提高自己的语言流利度与连贯性,除了依靠平时的积累外,还要学会合理使用过渡词。
过渡词的种类各种各样,而雅思口语中,这15种过渡词使用的频率极高。背会这些并且合理运用,你的口语一定会让考官惊艳!
常用词汇:moreover, what is more, furthermore, , let alone, additionally, not to mention (this), besides (this) , in addition (to this)
Q: Do you often use the dictionary?
A: I often refer to a dictionary for some new words. Additionally, browsing the dictionary can also enlarge my vocabulary and knowledge.
常用词汇:considering (this), regarding (this), as for (this), concerning (this), on the subject of (this)
Q: Is time important?
A: Well, speaking about the importance of time, there are a lot of old sayings, like ‘Time waits for no man.’; ‘Time never comes back when it is gone.’
常用词汇:such as, particularly, especially, for example, like, in particular, for one thing, notably
Q: Are there any colours that have a special meaning in your country?
A: Yea, different colours stands for different meanings. For example, the white colour represents purity and dignity, and the red colour is for joy and celebration.
常用词汇:similarly, in the same way, equally, likewise, as well as
Q: Do you think advertisement can help products to be sold?
A: Advertisements can help people to have a better understanding about products, in the same way, advertisements usually tell people the unique functions of the products.
常用词汇:that is (to say), I mean, (to) put (it) another way, in other words, namely, specifically
Q: What housework do you least like doing?
A: Washing dishes has always been a pet hate (特别讨厌的东西) of mine. Specifically, I feel disgusted when I put my hands in the dirty water or wipe all the food off the dishes.
常用词汇:but, while, on the other hand, however, whereas, in contrast, conversely, still, instead
Q: Do Chinese people love birds? Why?
A: I suppose so, especially elderly people. They love to walk with their birds in the parks or gardens in the morning; on the other hand, I don’t think young guys really get a kick out of birds.
常用词汇:even more, above all, indeed, more importantly, besides
Q: Do you love studying English? Explain why.
A: As an universal language, English enables me to travel around a lot of countries in the world. More importantly, I make a lot of foreign friends and become more confident than ever.
常用词汇:but even so, even though, though, although, despite (this), in spite of (this), regardless (of this)
Q: Do you think landlines would be replaced by cell phones one day?
A: Well, cell phones have received a huge popularity among young people, but even so, landlines still have its irreplaceable strong points. Landlines have no radiation and are much cheaper than cell phones.
常用词汇:since, as, in that, for the (simple) reason that, because (of the fact), seeing that, owing to (the fact),due to (the fact that)
Q: Do you like traveling by train?
A: Yes, I like traveling by train due to the fact that it’s very convenient and fast. Moreover, I find taking trains are much safer than taking buses.
常用词汇:consequently, hence, thus, because (of this), as a result (of this), for this reason, so that, accordingly, as a consequence, so, therefore
Q:How to protect the wild animals?
A: I believe the most efficient way is to enact laws that will make the hunting of wild animals illegal; therefore, the equilibrium of ecosystem can be maintained.
常用词汇:if, provided that, in the event that (万一), as/so long as, unless, given that, providing that, even if, on (the) condition (that)
Q: Have you ever participated in a cultural event?
A: Yes, of course. It’s one of my favorite cultural events around the year. In the past, I would go to such event if I didn’t have busy academic tasks.
常用词汇:lastly, finally, to conclude (with), as a final point, in the end
Q: How exactly will you benefit from this experience?
A: Well, firstly I will meet new people and learn about their daily lives and learn to speak different languages. In addition to this, I will travel a lot of historical sites. At last, studying overseas is an amazing experience from a cultural point of view.
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