雅思口语考试得高分的关键

雅思口语考试得高分的关键

很多同学都知道雅思口语考试的一个重要平分标准，Coherence （连贯性）, 但是取得这一项平分标准高分的关键叫做Discourse markers(话语标记),可能被大多数同学忽略或者根本就不知道了。我在这里进行了总结和归类，总共是22类，我会分几次写在我的博文里。希望大家学习并记熟它们，争取在雅思口语考试中让自己的语言更据逻辑性、条理性，在考试中取得高分。

1. Balancing Contrasting Points

on the other hand

I can’t decide which country to study in. Britain has many universities and a long history, so it would be interesting to study there. On the other hand, Australia has a nicer climate. It’s a difficult decision.

alternatively

You could get a degree in accountancy in Britain. Alternatively, you could do it in Australia or New Zealand.

then again

We might get married this year. Then again, we might delay it for a year or two – we haven’t decided yet.

having said that

Learning English is not easy; it takes hard work and practice. Having said that, many people do become quite fluent after a few years of study.

at the same time

I think good teachers have to be quite strict in order to keep the class under control. At the same time, teachers should be warm and friendly so the students can relate to them as human beings.

all the same

Studying overseas can be wonderful experience for students. All the same, they have to work very hard to make up for their language deficiencies.

conversely (formal – best used in academic writing)

Global warming will probably result in some farming areas in the warm parts of the world becoming arid and unusable. Conversely, places that are too cold for farming now might become suitable for farming as they become warmer.

2. Emphasizing a Contrast

however

I’m interested in science and computers. However, my sister’s more interested in art and music.

nevertheless (a little formal)

I wouldn’t say that all advertisements are a bad influence on children – some of them are quite informative and entertaining. Nevertheless, I think some advertisements are detrimental to children. For example, …

mind you (informal but good to use!)

To tell you the truth, I don’t really like my job very much. Mind you, the salary’s quite good!

still

It’s going to take me a few years and quite a lot of money before I get my doctorate. Still, I think it’ll be worth it in the end because …

yet

He does the least study of any of us, yet he almost always gets the best grades!

in spite of (this)/despite this

The other hotel was more expensive than the first one, about double the room rate, in fact. In spite of the cost, we chose to stay at that one because we wanted a taste of luxury for a night.

even so

Studying a foreign language overseas is much more expensive than studying it at home but, even so, it’s definitely the best way to learn a language.

　3. Similarity

   similarly

Yes, I think there should be a little more emphasis on practical skills, especially in primary school. Similarly, in high school and university, there should be more emphasis on the practical application of what students learn.

in the same way (Also: in a similar way)

My grandmother taught my mother how to cook when she was just a child. In the same way, my mother taught me when I was about ten years old.

by the same token

Yes, I think we should try to follow the advice of our parents. By the same token, parents should consider what their children really want, not just what they themselves want.

　4.  Contradicting

on the contrary

Note:  Many students incorrectly think that this means the same as “On the other hand.” It does not. There are two usages of ‘on the contrary’.

a) The most common meaning is: “That’s untrue and I’ll tell you the true situation.” Or, “I disagree and this is what I think.”

            Examples:

A: “I guess you play a lot of computer games.”

B: “On the contrary, I rarely play computer games.”

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A: “But it was completely unexpected.”

B: “On the contrary, it was planned to happen that way.”

  b)  ‘On the contrary’ is also used to emphasize a negative thing you just said (or wrote).

Example:

“Eventually, I came to believe that I wouldn’t fail. On the contrary, I became convinced that I would succeed very well.”  

　5.  Concession (These examples of concession are followed by a counter argument beginning with 'but'.)

These beginning words can be used to concede that the other speaker is correct.

of course; admittedly; naturally; obviously; clearly; undeniably; undoubtedly

          Of course, there’s always an exception to the rule but, in general, I still stand by what I said.

Admittedly, some people do waste money but I think the majority of people are pretty careful with their money.