雅思口语：Gifts

Part 1 Gifts

How often do you buy other gifts?

Do you like to send expensive gifts?

What kinds of gifts are popular in your country?

Why do people send gifts?

思路：

礼物是本次换题之后的新话题之一，但是同学们应该对这个话题并不陌生，因为我们在另一个话题生日中会时常提到礼物的事情，所以这个话题其实对于大家来说难度并不高。

 

我们平时和朋友会有经常性的礼物交往，比如生日礼物、新年礼物、圣诞礼物，或者小到朋友喜欢的一个小物件等等，只要你仔细回忆自己相关的经历，就一定能给出非常棒的答案。

 

这里要提示大家，一定要尽量说自己的真实经历，这样的话情感比较自然，内容也更熟悉，如果考官突然发难，变换问问题的角度，最起码内容我们是不需要现场准备的，只要语言上能够好好表现就可以了。

 

语法：

我们本次选择的四个问题都是一般性的偏好和观点问题，所以不涉及到特别多的语法变化。如果涉及到了举例子，一定要注意举例事件的时间，有必要的时候要使用过去式。

 

语料：

社交 socialise with others

沟通方式 means of communication

支持，配合 be supportive of

安慰某人 console someone at times of sorrow

使振作起来 cheer someone up

 

1. How often do you buy others gifts?

解析：

本题问的是你多长时间给别人买一次礼物。

这种较为基础的偏好或者事实性问题，只要照实回答就可以了。如果你不喜欢或者不用任何通过送礼物来联络感情这种方式，平时很少送人礼物，可以说一下你这样选择的原因，以及你更喜欢的对朋友表达感情的方式。如果你平时非常喜欢送礼物给朋友，也可以说一下你这样做的原因和结果。

 

范例 1 经常买礼物

I often buy my friends gifts, things they say they like, things they might like, according to my knowledge of them, or things they need. I really like to give people gifts, or to be more specific, I like the feeling when I see them get surprised and excited. I mean, they are happy, and I am happy because they are happy, it’s just a great thing. It’s kind of the way my friends and I interact with each other, we would surprise each other with maybe a piece of favourite cake, some snack, a book or some other small stuff. We get to know each other more and it’s really a lot of fun.

 

范例 2 不经常买礼物

I do not often give gifts to others, only on birthdays or other special occasions or holidays. Picking a gift for others can be really painful and difficult for me. It’s really hard, because there are so many things to consider. Would they like it? Is it something useful or just enjoyable? What if he or she already has it? Would it be awkward if it is too cheap or expensive? I mean, these things would drive me crazy! I prefer to show my affection in other ways, and the best thing is that, my friends can totally get me.

 

2. Do you like to send expensive gifts?

解析：

本题问的是你是否喜欢送昂贵的礼物。这里的解题关键，是对于礼物价格或者价值的看法。和上一个题一样，大家只要按照自己的想法来回答就可以了，不用担心自己的想法是否会得到考官的认可。

 

范例 1 喜欢送昂贵的礼物

I would not purposely buy expensive gifts every time, but I would do so when I feel it is necessary or appropriate. I think the only standard gift selection is suitable. If it is suitable, then the price may not matter in some cases. If you think it would become some kind of pressure for the person you are going to give the present to, then maybe you can chip in for it with some other friends.

 

范例 2 不喜欢送昂贵的礼物

I do not like the idea of sending expensive gifts. When you give others gifts, you try to express your feelings or give your wishes. Sometimes the expensive ones are good, but sometimes they can really get us into trouble. When there is big difference between the prices, it becomes some kind of contest, where people happily or feel forced to raise their price over each other, and then things start to head south. I do not like that, so again, I would usually not give pricy presents.

 

3. What kinds of gifts are popular in your country?

解析：

在中国什么样的礼物比较受欢迎？这个问题的范围真的非常广泛，每个人的想法估计都不太一样，有的人喜欢实用的礼物，比如每次妇女节端午节之类的我们校长就会送粽子鸡蛋毛巾套装电影票啥的……有的人喜欢收到自己格外喜欢的礼物，或者带有纪念意义、特殊含义的礼物，比如某次旅行的纪念品等，当然了，还有人喜欢比较潮流或者昂贵的礼物，手机包包啥的。

 

范例

I do not think there are special kinds of gifts that are always popular, because people really have very different tastes and needs. But if you have to ask, there are several things that are usually picked when giving presents. When we want to buy something for a man, we would think about maybe a watch, some electronic devices, a shaver, a lighter or perhaps shoes. And when it comes to women, we would think about all kinds of bags and shoes, because, you know, we can never get enough of those. Cosmetics and perfumes are good as well. And that’s about everything that I can come up with.

 

4. Why do people send gifts?

解析：

本题问的是人们相互送礼物的原因。其实我们送出的礼物五花八门，送礼物的原因倒是很相似，可能是为了传递感情或者心意，比如在节日的时候给亲人朋友爱人送礼物，或者为了表示感谢，比如给帮助过我们的人或者老师、领导送礼物。当然啦，也可能是作为一种回报，当不方便以金钱的形式回敬的时候，不做点什么又不太合适，我们可能就会选择送礼物或者请吃饭，这样既能礼尚往来，又能增进沟通和感情。

 

范例

I think there are several reasons why people send others gifts, and sometimes they might overlap. When we want to convey our emotions without actually saying it, we might send gifts, and I think that is the most common scenario. What’s more, sometimes it is not proper to just give money or merely say thank you, so gift is a great way to express our gratitude.