雅思9分挑战！两位学霸大PK，测测你和9分大神的距离！【附5-8月口语题库】 * 这期建议直接看上面👆🏻的视频，感受两个大神的碾压 这一期的雅思口语练习有些不同——不是单纯地问答雅思题目，而是测试词汇量、社交媒体英语和英语口语。我的感觉是：不管是正式的还是口语化的我都还没有达到理解和能迅速反应的程度。可能这也是为什么标准化的英语考试背后不代表真实地和 native speakers 交流和融入的情况，只能说道阻且长，行则将至。 我觉得最关键的一点是：哪怕是比较“textbook”的英语表达也要先尽可能迅速掌握和反应，毕竟网络用语一直在变，但掌握基本的语言能力是自我表达的基础，哪怕还没有太多个性化，但至少可以更顺畅交流。 Some newly learned words or expressions 1. "straight from the horse's mouth" The idiom means receiving information directly from the original or most reliable source, ensuring its authenticity and truthfulness. e.g. I heard it straight from the horse's mouth. 2. "Once in a blue moon" The phrase "once in a blue moon" refers to an event that happens very infrequently, emphasizing its rarity. e.g. I go to the cinema once in a blue moon. 3. "apple of my eye" The idiom "apple of my eye" is used to express that a person or object is extremely precious and beloved. e.g. He kept her as apple of his eye. 4. "don’t count your chickens before they hatch" you should not make plans that depend on something good happening before you know that it has actually happened: e.g. She wanted to buy a dress in case someone asked her to the dance, but I told her not to count her chickens before they hatched. 5. imperative adj. extremely important or urgent e.g. It's imperative to act now before the problem gets really serious. 6. elate adj. extremely happy e.g. The boss is elate at/by the profit. 7. better n. people of a higher rank or social position than you: e.g. As children, we were taught not to argue with our elders （长辈） and betters (上级). v. to improve oneself to get a better job or educational background

太有实力了！给大家普及一下雅思口语8.5的水平...【附口语挑战课程】 Some revisions and newly learned expressions 1. I once searched for some clothing stores via WeChat Mini Programs (微信小程序) and sent the links to my friends. 2. The most optimal choice is... 3. sportswear 运动服 （不可数）; funky 潮服(fashionable and unusual): She has some really funky clothes 4. I don’t think hiding facts from friends helps them, especially when it comes to important issues. 5. I am fond of installation art (装置艺术) which evolves real three-dimensional structures to engage viewers. 6. I usually head to/go to the beach on quiet early mornings to breathe in the fresh sea air and watch the sunrise. 7. Art is a multifaceted (多元的) field with numerous branches, ranging from visual arts like painting and sculpture to performing arts such as music and dance.

Hey, I would like to highly recommend one FREE English podcast to you: English Leap Podcast. * If you can log in to Youtube or Spotify, simple search for the name to listen to their latest episodes. There are several reasons why it’s highly recommended—especially for IELTS candidates: 1. The episodes are classified into different CEFR levels ( A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2), making it accessible to both English beginners and those who already have a foundation in English. 2. The content is relevant to almost everyone, ranging from daily life descriptions to topics like self-discipline, dream, and English study and so on. 3. The hosts are native English speakers, so you can definitely practice/hone your listening and speaking skills by mimic authentic pronunciation. 4. Each episode ends with a vocabulary breakdown segment, where you can learn practical phrases and expressions with Crystal. For anyone preparing for the IELTS test, I believe it's one of the most helpful resources/materials to enrich/expand your vocabulary and gain actionable ideas.

* Part1 About the left part of IELTS Last Saturday, I took the remianing parts of IELTS test: listening, reading, and writing. To my surprise, it wasn’t as hard as I’d imagined. I had experienced some much more challenging practice tests during my preparation. However, I still had several questions where I was not sure if my answers were correct, but it's acceptable. For each test, there is a room which I named "Error Room"; it’s like a little space where a few mistakes are allowed. It contains a certain number of errors within an acceptable range, which won't affect what you wanna get. This is because these standard tests cannot always logically explain all the "correct" answers, or sometimes those answers don't fully convince people. What's more, what I want to get is a score range, so it isn't something I have to get 100% correct. For me, 95% is ok, if 95%-100% counts as an A. This attitude enables me to stay relaxed and accept some of my mistakes, freeing myself from perfectionism. * Part2 About the month of IELTS preparation What's fun is that I downloaded Red Note yesterday, and I started unfollowing over 300 accounts. I want to keep reducing the number of those accounts that I follow, maybe get them down to under 100 ( the initial number was 700+). The reason I'm doing this is that I don't want to be overwhelmed by the external noise . Most of the time, these accounts have nothing to do with me - they just distract me and fill my brain with tons of irrelevant information. Now I just want to focus more on myself. Meanwhile, I didn't do offline socializing either, and I didn't tell many friends that I had been preparing for the test. Part of the reason is that I feel exhausted to explain myself; the other part is a bit of superstition-do not tell others, but do something you want quietly, then you will get what you are after eventually. *do socializing 社交 *noise 即是可数又是不可数

雅思大作文的题目嘎嘎香，全是可以练思维和表达的好素材，以后写完用 AI 改完语法错误，我就用口语表达总结一次，然后搬运过来~~ 今天说的主题是 Some people think technology development decreases crime, while others believe it actually encourages crime. Discuss both views and give your own opinion. Some newly learned expressions 1. Some argue that technology plays an important/pivotal role in deterring crimes. 2. For example, store owners benefit greatly from CCTV cameras, as these devices can monitor and capture evidence of robberies or thefts/shopliftings. It used to be challenging to apprehend theives red-handed (现场抓住小偷); furthermore, innocent individuals might occasionally be misidentified by mistake. (好人被冤枉) 3. For instance, using AI tools, criminals create fake videos of certain individuals to deceive their relatives into transferring money, or threaten teenagers into sending nude photos, resulting not only in financial losses but also in suicide in some extreme cases. 4. Technology has both positive and negative implications （后续影响） for crime. 5. Noticeably, some criminals clone individuals voice and fabricate videos, leading to violation of individual's privacy. （侵犯个人隐私） * fabricate videos / deepfaked videos 编造(换头)视频 6. Customers may suffer from financial losses; worse still （更糟糕的是）, if the products are related to health, the unverified quality may put customers' health at risk. （ 我说成了 take risks, 意思是冒险做...) * endanger sb 置某人于危险中 7. Take domestic violence (家暴) and children abduction as instances, victims usually seek help online by sending video clips, which can go viral in a short period, attracting timely assistance and support from numerous netizens. * abduction n.绑架，诱拐; kidnap 是动词

Hi, this is Jean. This is another episode about rambling~~ This podcast is a personal sanctum to record my English learning process and self-development. Currently, I don't prepare any scripts before recording a podcast. I just focus on one topic to share, which could be about my experiences, reflections, and encounters in life... so there must be some errors, and some Chinglish expressions every now and then...(sorry : | B.U.T I will show some revised mistakes, polished expressions, newly learned words on [Shownotes] area 👇 Let's started! Today I want to share a way to practice English speaking 1. pick a topic 2. talk about it 3. record your answer for 1-2 minutes 4. replay it and polish it You can pick out those parts where you are not sure about how to express yourself, or how to say a specific word, then use AI tools (e.g. 豆包 or Deepseek) to help you correct grammatical errors or unnatural expressions. Finally, write down the revised answer in your notebook or on your computer, and review the newly revised version every now and then. I have been using this way to prepare for my IELTS speaking test, I can feel my significant improvements. One day, I came across this video: 给个建议：针对英语能听懂却不能流利表达 To my surprise, it is what I have been doing!! Some revised expressions: 1. simulation practice videos 模拟练习的视频 (我讲成了 stimulation n. an action or thing that causes someone or something to become more active or enthusiastic, or to develop or operate) 2. I need to make up a story to fill up/fill in/fill 2 minutes. If you want to listen to my IELTS albums👉 IELTS Practice Test I will keep up by using this way for another period of time~

Some revisions 1. 00:00 Sakamoto started thinking about making music with the aid of a computer at a time when classical music was dominant. As a result, I think he is creative by thinking ahead of his contemporary peers, and he was willing to experiment with new technology to make use of everything to make attractive/compelling music. 2. 02:02 I went to an English corner, which was an informal English session led by some English teachers or native speakers in the city library every Saturday to practice my English. My first time talking to a foreigner was super nervous. I am scared of making any mistakes, so I just said a few simple sentences like "how are you?""I have a good day". Later, I sort of avoid having more conversations with him because I was unconfident among others who spook English well. 3. 04:13 I had a pinkish fluffy toy dog when I was around 5 to 6 years old. Now I have a very faint/vague memory of it. I can only recall a photo in which I am hugging the toy dog with my arms wide open. 4. 06:14 I overheard a woman who works in her parents' clothing factory in Zhejiang province. Her family business is mainly about mass producing budget-friendly clothes and pants. Those clothes are mainly catering for low-income migrant workers in Zhejiang. She is the accountant in the factory and she works super diligently for the sake of opening her own company one day.

雅思口语9分什么样？感受下母语者的实力‼️｜雅思｜雅思口语 今天中午考口试，因为下雨我提前了一个小时多到考点。在安静的校园里边看视频边练嘴找感觉——放松口头肌肉和声音，活跃大脑，调到英语思维模式——可能别人觉得玄，但这是我进入“状态”的方法，也觉得很有效。（以供参考） 这个视频我没有录自己的回答，不过自我感觉我回答其中有一个“怎么让老人参与运动”的问题还不错，我的答案： Well, I think the elderly can be encouraged to participate in less intense/demanding/low-intensity sports such as Tai Chi and Baduanjing, which are two Chinese sports to promote wellness. Besides, the older people can sign up for some sports courses in institutions or the senior universities, where they can learn and practice along with peers. It can not only improve their they physical health but also can foster social connections with others, bringing benefits to their mental health. 音频里面是我总结今天的口试体验，以及分享一下考试题目，回忆版（传递大概意思，并非一字一句都准确还原）： Part1： * Do you work or study now? * Where do you live? * Do you like the city? * Will you stay in the city in the future? Do you often encounter advertisements? * Do you remember the content? * Do you buy a product after watching the advertisement? (考到这里信号问题听不清楚，我做出手势，北京考官捯饬了几下还是没听到，他就退出了，我按铃有监考老师过来带我出考场，等待了5、6分钟重头开始。) * 前面四个问题和第一次一样 * Have you borrowed book from a friend? * Will you borrow things from your friends? * Will you lend your phone to your friend? * Do you like lending things to your friends? * Do you enjoy visiting museums with friends? * How often do you visit? * Which museum do you want to visit in the future? Part2: * Describe an experience when you received a good service from a shop or company Part3: * Do you think the most expensive objects means the best service? * Some people say if a company's goods are of good qualities, the service doesn't matter, how do you think? * What are the differences between online and offline customer services? * Some shops use AI tools in customer services, how do you think?

以及，《美丽新世界》确实好看，再推荐“反乌托邦三部曲”的另外两本——《1984》《我们》。《美丽新世界》还有一部美剧~ 爱尔兰考生雅思口语9分‼️这流利度太恐怖了！｜雅思｜雅思口语 这次的视频从 Part2 开始的，谈论的是喜欢的书，虽然之前有练习，但一下子说起来还是有些错误。我下一期做个常见问题的合集，包括“最喜欢的书籍、电影、音乐剧、童话故事”。 Some newly learned expressions: 1. non-fiction books 纪实类小说 2. amoral a. without moral principals = immoral The book portrayed an amoral world. 3. Films are visually appealing by impactful images. 4. Books with illustrations are more welcome by illiterate people. (文盲) 5. This book resonated with me. Revisions 1. This is one of her bestsellers. (bestseller 就是畅销书的意思）

Revised version: 1. Describe something interesting you discovered on social media * the second trial: 02:01 Actually, last week I watched an interesting video compilation on social media regarding Tanghulu — a traditional Chinese snack. What the interesting part is that all videos were posted by foreigners. Some recorded their first time trying it, while others shared step-by-step tutorials on making Tanghulu at home. Basically, Tanghulu is made by skewering fresh fruits like strawberries or grapes onto a bamboo stick, then coating them in a thin layer of sweet, crispy/crunchy syrup. Tanghulu went viral on social media a few weeks ago in China, but I have never expected it could be so prevalent among western countries. I guess the main reasons are that it’s incredibly easy to make — people can have a lot of fun experimenting with different fruits. Besides, Tanghulu is both visually appealing and delicious: it’s something novel and unique to foreigners, so they really went crazy for it. 2. Describe a time when you wait to buy a special thing 04:06 ...Several week, I waited for 20 minutes to buy a stick of Tanghulu with milk skin. It's not only a treat for the eyes but also for the taste buds. 3. Describe a famous sportsperson you admire 6:16 Actually, Eileen Gu is the athlete I admire most — she’s a world-class professional skier. Born and raised in the US, she was introduced to skiing by her Chinese mother at a young age. She initially represented the US in international competitions and won numerous gold medals, but since her mother is Chinese and she has deep cultural ties to China, she decided to compete for China at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics. There, she not only got multiple gold medals but also set new personal records. That’s actually the year I first knew her. I really admire her for two main reasons. First, she’s promoted winter sports in China, especially by serving as an inspiring role model for women and young girls. She’s encouraged countless females to pursue their dreams — whether in sports, academics, or their careers — and to never limit themselves based on gender. Second, she’s incredibly diligent and persistent: she’s always pushing herself out of her comfort zone. Now, she successfully juggles three roles: an elite athlete, a full-time student at Stanford University, and a fashion model. What impresses me most is that she excels in every area she pursues.

中国考生雅思口语9分，快看看“大佬”的表现吧！ 说实话我觉得小哥的应变能力和词汇量没得说，没想到看评论很多人说不应该是9分，一是语音语调，二是答案有背诵痕迹。我想可能仁者见仁智者见智，毕竟这是考试。但，交流的本质在于能表达自我，并能互动。 Some revisions 1. I am not into some drab and dark colors because they seem very heavy; rather, I prefer some bright colors which can bring vigour/vitality and liveliness. 2. By Chinese convention, red and yellow are the most typical/iconic/symbolic colors in some ceremonies or architecture. For red, it represents/symbolizes a sense of passion, joy, heat, and prosperity, while yellow is the unique color to stand the empire, and divine right. Both colors can be treated as signals for some auspicious meanings such as driving away evil spirits. * imperial a. relating to an empire *connotation n.a feeling or idea that is suggested by a particular word, an object Both colors have auspicious conotations such as bringing good luck and driving away evil spirits. Part2 question: talk about an idea you have had to make the world a better place The revised version: I have had an idea about environmental protection. Actually it's not something big and amazing, it's just a pragmatic and small idea rooted in daily life. The idea is to do whatever I can do make the world greener. For example, I turn off the light when I leave the house or try to make use of natural light rather than an incandescent lamp. Other things I do include recycling clothes and old electrical appliances, and taking more public transportations for daily commute. Admittedly, my idea is very simple but it's doable/ accessible for most people. It can help better/improve our current environment instead of ignoring the daily problems and burying ourselves in/focusing solely on inventing some new energy or technologies to save our planet. By saying so I didn't mean we don't need professors or experts in related/relevant fields, what I want to say is we need to play different roles when addressing the same problem. By doing so/in this way, I think it's more practical/utilitarian.

雅思口语9分什么样❓这松弛感真的慕了😌｜雅思｜雅思口语 借这期视频回顾关于家乡的一些问题： * What city do u live in? * Do you like the city and why? * Are there big changes in the city? * Are there different age groups living in the city? Some revisions 1. Guizhou is located in the south-west of China, with rich ethnic minority culture and beautiful natural scenery. *ethical 道德的，我说成了这个单词 *scenery 不可数 2. I feel nostalgic about my hometown. Besides, the people there are another factor that bonds/ties me to it. 3. Huge changes have taken place over the past few years. For example, newly built metro lines, which makes public transportation more convenient; some high-rise buildings have been constructed; some obsolete plants and factories have been renovated and revitalized/transformed into trendy/vibrant cultural districts/precincts. 4. In the older parts of Guiyang, there are more elderly people because the public amenities (公共设施) are well-developed. In the outskirts, for example Guanshanhu District, many young people and migrant workers (外来务工人员) from other cities work and live in newly built residential areas there. So I would say Guiyang has residents/inhabitants of all ages. 5. I can uncover a lot of hidden insights and trends in data, so it's sort of like a treasure hunt (寻宝游戏).

* 口语表达时可以加入一些连接词组帮助把表述串联起来，让表达更流畅，比如 looking back, what's the most interesting thing about it is..., as a result... Revised version: 1. Describe an activity that could improve your thinking ability I think public speaking is one of the ways could help me. I noticed that I struggled to express myself logically and coherently when I was asked to deliver a report to my coworkers/colleagues. I had asked several coworkers for advice on how to speak more smoothly, but their tips didn't really work. Then I suddenly came into an idea that / it suddenly occurred to me that public speaking might be the solution. Since I get nervous easily when speaking in front of a group, public speaking is a direct way to face/confront my fear instead of avoiding it. So I joined Toastmaster, an international public speaking club. 2. Describe a long journey you want to enjoy again 02:02 If a chance arises, I would like to visit Dunhuang again. I just came back from there last month, but I had only visited Mogao caves/ Mogao grottoes, the world's most famous caves in that region. There are many/plenty of other notable caves too, such as the Yulin caves. Duanghuang used to be a busy and thriving hub where Eastern and Western cultures converged in ancient times. The Buddha statues and murals in the caves depict its rich history and culture, dating back to as early as the 4th century. When I visited, I was taken aback by how vivid and beautiful those murals were, and how amazingly those statues had been built. I would visit again to explore the other caves in person, as more and more caves are being digitalised and no longer open to visitors. 3（1）. Describe a natural talent that you have 04:10 Well, I don't know if it's talent, but to a certain extent, I’m quite fond of engaging in sketching and painting. Looking back, my mum once mentioned that I developed a passion for drawing when I was in kindergarten - I could even spend hours in a raw on painting. What stands out in my memory is that in primary school, I participated in several drawing contests, and fortunately, I earned a few awards. These experiences not only strengthened/boosted my confidence but also acted as a motivation for me to persist with painting. Even during the most intense final year of high school, I didn’t give it up because it was more than just a hobby—it was a way to alleviate/reduce/relieve my stress. 3（2）. Describe a natural talent that you have 06:15 I don’t know if it’s a talent—if anything (要说的话), it’s more of a hobby. I’m quite fond of/keen on cooking. Looking back, when I was young, I liked spending time in the kitchen with my mum, helping her wash vegetables, slice meat, and sometimes even cook a few simple dishes. For example, I usually cook several simple dishes during the Spring Festival, and my whole family really enjoys them—they always praise me for my cooking. What’s really interesting about my hobby is that I can somehow visualise the steps to make a dish after tasting it. Once, I took a bite of a Cantonese dish of shrimp (我说错了这个单词) and tofu, which I absolutely loved, so I tried to recreate/replicate the flavor at home. After three or four attempts, I finally nailed it! ** I have a passion for cooking. 我说成了 on... 4. Describe a great friend who is important to you 08:18 some revisions: Whenever I encounter something negative or I’m in a bad mood, he always listens to me patiently and helps me analyze my situation from a more objective perspective. As a result, I calm down much more easily after chatting with him. 5. Describe an old electric appliances in your home 10:22 ...We still keep the TV for several reasons. First, it's still fully functional (功能是可用的), so we think it's a waste to dispose of it casually by throwing it away. Second, we've thought of selling it to a recycle center, but after asking, we decided not to because the offer was too low. Third, my mum recently bought a karaoke machine at home, and the old TV has actually come in handy. My mum uses it as a bigger screen to display the lyrics while singing. As a result, the TV now plays a new role in my home and we are happy to keep it. 6(1). Describe a shopping mall you often visit 12:34 revised version : 14:43 I often visit a shopping mall named Hualian near my house, either by myself or with my parents. We usually go there after dinner because it's our way to aid digestion. There is a big supermarket in Hualian shopping mall, which is our destination for most times. We like buying daily necessities/essentials from vegetable and fruits to shampoo. What's more, the food section ofter offers clearance sales after 7pm, so we can get some good quality food at a low price. Besides that, we accumulate reward points (消费积分) every time we shop in the mall, and we redeem them for cinema tickets from time to time/ every now and then.

印度妹子雅思口语9.0‼️这口音简直完美💯|雅思｜雅思口语 Some revisions: 1. We enjoyed the live concert while having some snacks. There were some food stalls at the venue. 2. I enjoy reading magazines on science and nature, and I specifically keen to flip through colourful photos or illustrations. To some extent, I saw them as supplements (supplimentary adj) to my textbooks, as my high-school textbooks were black and white and lacked colourful pictures. 3. I like reading paperback books, and I think the vibe is nostalgic which the digital books cannot provide. I do enjoy those moments when I curl up with a cup of tea while reading. 4. From my observation, people in my hometown don’t have/lack the habit of going to the theatre. In contrast, in first-tier cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen, cultural facilities/infrastructure are/is much more well-developed. I have watched many parents bring their children to enjoy a musical or a play. What’s more, numerous art festivals are held in big cities to popularize not just films, but also stage performances like musicals and plays. see/ watch sb do sth 5. I think the core is striking a balance between supporting artists and ensuring public access to cultural activities/resources. While actors, actress, and playwrights rely on salary to sustain their career, the government could provide subsidies to underprivileged people so that they can afford tickets of plays.

【雅思口语】美女姐姐被考官打断了2次拿下9分，真的没吃录音机吗？流利口语太赞了 Some revisions: 1. Now I’m between jobs/ I am unemployed and I’m waiting for my working visa renewal/ I'm waiting for the renewal of my working visa. 2. I don’t have any specific preferences for hot drinks. I don't have a particular preference when it comes to hot drinks. 3. A lot of people usually start/ kick off their day with a cup of tea, whether it’s green tea or black tea. 4. Having a cup of tea has become one of my morning routines recently. Describe a crowded place you have been to I went to a night food market last month during my solo trip in Dunhuang. I asked a taxi driver where the liveliest place to have some local specialities was. He recommended and drove me to the food market. Upon my arrival, I was taken aback by the scene in front of me. There were already a lot of/ crowds of people chatting with each other and walking happily. There were restaurants on both sides of the street, and their owners were touting/calling out loudly to attract more people. In the middle of the street, there was a row of temporary stalls selling postcards, paintings and other souvenirs. I walked for a while and stopped by an open square where there were lots of food stands and people in lines. I bought a bowl of lamb noodles and a bottle of local beverage, they were delicious with reasonable prices. I had a great time there.