雅思口语话题之家人和朋友

高频考查话题：Family

常见问题

1. Do you spend much time with your family?

I really cherish the time I get to spend with my family, even though our schedules can be super busy. We always try to make time for family dinners and weekends filled with fun activities like hiking or going on trips. These moments really help strengthen our bond and create memories that last. Taking time for family is key to living a balanced and fulfilling life.

2. Who are you closet to in your family?

Among my family, I’m closest to my elder sister. She’s not only my sibling but also my best friend and confidante(知己). We’ve spent countless hours chatting late into the night, freely sharing dreams and secrets. Her unwavering support(坚定不移的支持) during tough times has been a lifeline for me, making our bond unbreakable.

3. How has your family influenced you?

I should say the two of my parents have literally(真正地，确实地) influenced me in different ways.My mother tends to care more ahout the details and educate me with her lectures, be they long or short（她的训导，或长或短）. While my father seems to influence me more with his behaviours. I can often observe and learn many valuable virtues from him as well, which makes him a role model for me.

4. Do you want to live with your family in the future?  

No, absolutely not. One of the things that I've been seeking is independence,which can hardly be realised as long as I'm under the shelter of my parents. A much better alternative is that I live in the vicinity(附近，周围) so that I can take care of them as well as lead a life in which I can make all the decisions.

7+答案的标准：

（1）要有自己的想法

（2）地道的语言表达

•  内容上：概括+细节、词汇丰富、句式高级
•  表达上：流利连贯、语气和停顿

亮点表达

家人影响&个人感受：

engage in	valuable virtues
the growing pain	a role model
suffer from	observe
toddler 蹒跚学步的小孩	under the shelter of
It is ... who brought me up ...	share similar tastes and hobbies
one of the things that I' ve been seeking is ...

家庭关系

extended family	bring up/raise/foster
nuclear/immediate family	have a sheltered upbringing
the only child/siblings	an apple of one's eye 掌上明珠
to get divorced/separated	in-law 亲家

其他

currently	be they long or short
literally 字面上的、真正的、确实的	be occupied with ...
absolutely	alternative
hardly	vicinity
internship 实习

描述家人&家庭观念

reserved v.预定 adj. 内敛的、预定的	open-minded
affectionate 深情的	perseverance 毅力
devoted	optimism
courteous 彬彬有礼的	commitment 承诺、忠诚、奉献、投入
respectful	mutual respect

高频考查话题：Friends

常见问题

1. Do you have many close friends?

No, to be honest, I don't. All I have are only a couple of close friends that I can unconditionally rely on. But I think that' s pretty enough for me. True friendship is precious and therefore hard to establish. I should never be so greedy to expect to have many close friends.

2. Do you usually see your friends during the week or at weekends? why?

Midweek is my preferred time to catch up with friends over coffee or dinner. Weekdays allow for more relaxed interactions, fostering deeper friendships.Weekends, on the other hand, are sacred for family time, enabling me to focus on creating cherished moments with loved ones.

3. Do you prefer to spend time with friends or spend time alone?

I' m not saying that I' m a social phobic(社恐), but I do prefer spending time with myself rather than with my friends. I find it more enjoyable and relaxing to stay alone, reflecting on myself while listening to some classic music. On the contrary, when I' m with my friends, it often exhausts me to figure out what to do or even simply keep the vibe(氛围) exciting.

4. What do you think makes good friends?

There are several qualities that make a friend indispensable(不可或缺的). Personally, sharing some common interests or ambitions is the key to an acitve and close relationship. Besides, being responsible and supportive also plays a crucial role in maintaining a lifelong friendship. After all, a friend in need is a friend indeed.

亮点表达

个人感受&观点

establish	greedy
expect to	cooperate on
strengthen our bond	a social phobic
reflect on myself	figure out
academic/business projects	vibe

友谊的特点

indispensable	unconditionally rely on
responsible	precious
supportive	considerate
an active and close relationship	a friend in need is a friend indeed

表达相关

to be honest	when it comes to
a couple of	on the contrary
unconditionally

朋友的类型

bosom friend 知心朋友	trustworthy
buddy/bestie 兄弟/闺蜜	sympathetic
fair-weather friends 酒肉朋友	honest/straight-forward
a kindred spirit 志趣相投	versatile 多才多艺的
emotionally available	a good listener

交朋友相关表达

stay with me through thick and thin 与我同甘共苦	we' ve known each other for ages
have a lot in common	get on like a house on fire 迅速建立良好关系
have a shoulder to cry on	drift apart 渐行渐远