托福口语备课资料

1、.托福口语备课资料：Task 1I. 话题分类及相关词汇，固定搭配两种描述手法 ：describe，narrate1. 人（people） 2. 地点 （place）3. 事件 （event）4. 物品 （object）5. 活动（activity)1.1 人（people）人的种类 ：身份： family and friends, celebrity社会： parents, son or daughter, boss, leader, team player, co-worker, roommate职业： teacher, doctor, engineer, artist, scientis

2、t, politician, 描述人的词汇与句型 ：外貌(look/appearance)：General :She/he is gorgeous. She has a/an _ face with _ complexion, and her hair is _. Her two _ eyes twinkle like stars when she winkles. She has _ lips and every time she_ (哭，笑，说话)，I can feel them moving/trembling like _ . Face Shape (have/has, with)&#

3、183; Square · Oval · Round/moon, moon-faced· Triangular · Heart-shapedSkin/Face/Complexion (Complexion is the natural appearance and color of the skin, especially of the face; e.g. Mary has a soft, creamy complexion. · Freckled: sprinkled or covered with light

4、 brown spots · Rosy: pink-cheeked; fair complexion that glows with a hint of pink · Ruddy: skin that has a healthy reddish tint; may have the appearance of sunburn · Tanned: skin with a healthy golden-brown tint · Wrinkled: full of or covered with lines or loo

5、se folds of skin; often associated with age · Other skin-related adjectives: · pale, spotless, silky, smooth, creamy, baby-soft, glowing, paper-thin or translucent (as with a very old person); rough, callused, dry, sallow (unhealthy yellow)EyesGeneral : adj. + eyed + n.· Brown-ey

6、ed mother, bright-eyed sister, wide-eyed childEye expressions: adj. + eyes· Adj. eyes: piercing(打动人心的), mesmerizing(attractive), sad, sorrowful, tear-filled, gentle, sympathetic, warm, compassionate, expressive(会说话的眼睛), twinkling, lively, dancing, laughing Eye Shape and Size· Large, small,

7、 almond-shaped, round, slanted, squinty, crinkly, double-folded, sunkenMouth/Lips· Thin lips, full lips, pouting lips(嘟嘟嘴), pursed lips (puckered up, like when someone is concentrating)· Laugh, smile, beam, grin, frown, grimace(vi. Make face), scowlHairTexture/Appearance· wavy, curly,

8、 straight, spiky, stiff, buzzed, shaved, parted, neatly-combed, tamed, long, short, croppedHair Styles· braids, ponytail, pigtails, bun, twist, bob, ringlets, flip, bangs, buzz· layered, feathered, chopped, gelled, spiked, slicked downLots of hair· thick, full, lustrous, bushy, coarse

9、, wiry (stiff)Little hair· thin, scraggly, fine, baby-fine, wispy, limp, flat, balding, bald, bald spot, receding hairline (gradual loss of hair at the front of the head)Treated hair· dyed, bleached, highlighted, weaved Hair colors· black, brunette, brown, chestnut-brown, honey-blond,

10、 blond, golden-blond, ash-blond, auburn, red, strawberry-blond, gray, silver, white, salt-and-pepperFacial Hair· Beard, goatee, mustache, sideburns· Five oclock shadow: new beard growth, shadowy in appearance, that can be seen late in the day on the jaw, chin, or cheek area (also known as

11、stubble) (have/has,with)· Adjectives: bearded, unshaven, clean-shaven, trimmed, neatly-trimmed (be)年轻男人外貌描写 ：He is tall and lean. in spite of the friendly face which he bent uponhis hostess's deputy, and which, in its thinness, had a deep dry line, asort of premature wrinkle, on either side

12、 of the mouth. He was tall andlean, and dressed throughout in black; his shirt-collar was low and wide,and the triangle of linen, a little crumpled, exhibited by the opening ofhis waistcoat, was adorned by a pin containing a small red stone.His forehead was high and broad, and histhick black hair, p

13、erfectly straight and glossy, and without any division,rolled back from it in a leonine mannerThis lean, pale, sallow, shabby, striking youngman, with his superior head, his sedentary shoulders, his expression ofbright grimness and hard enthusiasm, his provincial, distinguished appearance,is, as a r

14、epresentative of his sex. (Quoted from Bostanian)女生：She was sufficiently pretty; her hair was in clusters of curls,like bunches of grapes; her tight bodice seemed to crack with her vivacity;and from beneath the stiff little plaits of her petticoat a small fat footprotruded, resting upon a stilted he

15、el. She was attractive and impertinent,especially the latter.性格，品质 (quality/characteristics)Positive: Affectionate 感情丰富的Ambitious = be full of ambition 有野心的anxiousartistic 文艺的，有艺术气息的bad-tempered/short-temperedcharismatic :attractivecreativecourageous -bravedependable/reliable/trust-worthy/loyalextro

16、verted/outgoingspunky adj. 充满生气的，朝气蓬勃的，有精神的gregarious/very sociable adj. 擅长社交的，社交达人impulsive (someone who acts before thinking) 冲动的，鲁莽的intelligent/wise/smartintroverted adj. (quiet and shy)diligent/hard-workinghumble/modest 谦逊的joyful/cheerful(pleasant) adj. 没心没肺的；开心的sympathetic/loving adj. 有同情心的talk

17、ativeInsightful, Tolerant 能容忍的=have a big heartOpen-minded 开明的 with a big heartKnowledgeable,Caring, considerate, thoughtful; generous Amicable /friendlyCautious Decisive adj. 有决断力的，果断的Negative :aggressivebig-headedboring/dullbossydevious 旁门左道的，阴险的dim/stupidegotistical/self-occupiedimpossible1) He/S

18、he is someone who _. to _.e.g :· 1 Someone who knows you intimately and still loves you· 2 Someone who knows when you need a hug· 3 Someone who makes you smile when you think of them· 4 Someone who you can yell at and they still love you· 5 Someone to walk among the daffodil

19、s with you· 6 Someone who will tell you that you have foot odor without making a fuss· 7 Someone to think about when the windows rattle in a storm· 8 Someone who loves you without all your money· 9 Someone who accepts you for who and what you are· 10 Someone who stands by yo

20、u even on your off days· 11 Someone who would walk through pouring rain to pick a flower for you· 12 Someone to hold your hand when you visit the dentist· 13 Someone who would visit a haunted house with you· 14 Someone to laugh, cry or play with you when you need a friend· 1

21、5 Someone who can keep you from knowing about a secret surprise· 16 Someone to help you in the tough times but let you learn from your mistakes· 17 Someone who knows what you are truly worth · 18 Someone who would polish the starts to make them shine brighter for you· 19 Someone

22、who would not tell their best friend' your intimate secrets2) A good _ (角色) has to be + adj. He/She will be able to _ (do sth)/often _ does sth.3) It's bad enough that she's stolen the guy who might actually be the person that I am supposed to be with.4) Just because I'm friends with

23、 her doesn't make me any less friends with you.动词短语 ： work out some dead puzzle/deadlockdo the impossiblebe extremely careful not to make a sound while others are sleeping/working on their stuffs/busy.Be impressed with/attracted by 。Breathe a word to sb. (Narrate-did; was/were)开头陈述时间,描述故事起点：Two

24、/Three/Several days/weeks/month ago, .When I was _ years old/a _ (first-year grader in elementary school), I _ .可以替换when的时间连短语还有 ：before, just when, just before,发展 ： 陈述Then, _ .Finally, eventually, at last _ ./ It turned out (that)_ . (surprise)习语补充 ：1. sb is a cool hand 厚颜无耻的人 cheeky 2. a bull of B

25、ashan 一个大嗓门的人3. be A-1 一流的，头等的，最优秀的。4. a cat in the pan 叛徒5. a Jonah 带来厄运的人6. a leap in the dark (be fond of sth) (喜欢)冒险行为7. a man of a woman 男人婆说明 ： a/an +名词a + of + a/an/that 物主代词 n. B. 意思 ：像b的a相似的有 ：their Palaces of houses 他们宫殿式的房子8. a man of his word 守信用的人9. a nose of wax 没有主见的人10. be a whale at

26、/for/on sth = be good at sth11. be all woman 最标准的女性（同理，be all man, student )12. (be) full of animal spirits 充满活力 （spunky）13. talk aboutdiscuss anything under the sun with sb. 海阔天空，无所不谈The first time we met, he discussed anything under the sun with me. 14. apple polisher 马屁精 (nail polisher)15. be lik

27、e April weather 喜怒无常= be under the weather 16. beseem/appear in the pink of health 显得很健康17. be as good as gold 很乖18. be at once + adj. 1 and adj. 2例如 ： Gordon is at once modest and clever.19. change ones mind at pleasure 随意20. be at sixes and sevens 乱七八糟= a mess21. be a bad + 职业 （singer，swimmer, bas

28、ketball player, doctor) 技术差的 good + 职业 22. backseat driver 多管闲事的人23. a ball of fire 精力旺盛，才气焕发 的人24. be at home in sth = be proficient in sth 精通 be death on sth25. be dressed to kill 打扮的十分迷人26. be of an age (of an age 也可做后置定语) 同龄 27. be beat 很累28. on a bed of flower/roses/down 安逸舒适地生活29. beef vi. Abo

29、ut =whine about 抱怨rave and rant30. behind the eight ball 陷入困境get stuck31. bench man 收音机和电视修理工， benchwarmer 替补32. bend/lift, crook an elbow 纵饮33. bigtimer 行业地知名人士，圈内地大腕儿34. blue stocking 女学者，才女35. bluenose 严谨地人关于people的题目 ： Type 1 : What are some important qualities of ? 品质 行为（经常一次） 感受（I )1. Neighbor

30、s are the people who live near us. In your opinion, what are the qualities of a good neighbor ?· interesting, funny/easygoing/amicable, affable, friendly/hospitable/kind-hearted/caring/tolerant 2. What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss) /group leader? )(successful) 1) have

31、 Leadership : his staff members will listen to him and do whatever they can to fulfill their tasks, so the whole company/group will run smoothly. Besides, a boss with strong leadership will also reduce the chances of conflicts inside the company. 2) be disciplined = have discipline: to set a good ex

32、ample for/set up a role model for his staffs. For example, if a boss is always late for work, his staffs will follow him and he will also lose authority among his staffs. As a result, the efficiency/productivity of the whole company will be reduced. 3) generous : be generous with his staffs, always

33、cares about their welfare. A good boss should never be thrifty/economical(节约的）when he gives his staffs bonuses, or his staffs would not listen to him. And consequently, they will not work hard. Reward sb. for their efforts 奖励员工 Be well-informed of the social rules/of the unwritten rules of society t

34、o better adapt to the world of game. Its easier for one to accomplish things as long as they know what they should do and follow it. If he doesnt conform to the rule he may make bad decision/wrong decision which leads to a failed business. 4) insightful : able to make the right decision and plan at

35、some critical moment . For example, if my company is on the verge of a bankruptcy, any decision may decide the fate of it. So as a boss, I need to be insightful to choose the right partner and make the best plan for my company so that it can survive. · insightful (is able to analyze the market

36、and always make constructive plans.)· open-minded(be open to criticisms and suggestions from his staffs/employees/other people ; be willing to listen to his staffs) so as to create a dynamic atmosphere in the company, and his staff will be more productive )· decisive）aking99999999999999999

37、999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999999 （will not/never hesitate in decision-making）My boss Jack is such a person. If he cannot make quick decisions in doing a business, its likely that he will miss the opportunity of making a fortune.3. We all w

38、ork or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people. In your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co-worker (someone you work closely with ) ? （classmate） PersistentCuriousPunctualConfidentHelpful (smart, capable)Friendly/easy-going : get along withCooperative· res

39、ponsible(irresponsible) : never tries to get away with his responsibilities(delay/postpone),try ones best to finish his share on time and well so the whole project will go smoothly. · easy-going :Itll be easy for you to cooperate with him/her(cooperative), there will be less conflicts and frict

40、ions. And you can also compliment each other to better work at the project. · wise/intelligent/smart : come up with/think of ideas , helpful· interesting/funny : time working with him will be enjoyable/pleasant; he can relieve my work stress to some extent. · punctual : (X) the progre

41、ss of the whole team will be delayedif ,then 4. What are the important qualities of a good son or daughter ? Have these qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture ?· Obedient/patient/responsible/caring, thoughtful, considerate· Be Financially Independent : count on th

42、emselves no matter what trouble they confront in life, never make their parents worry about them/financially independent : will not ask their parents for money as some of their counterparts/peers do. Feed oneself 自力更生，自己养活自己。· Responsible : support/feed & take care of their parents when the

43、y grow old/are aged. E.g. · Grateful : (attitude) never take for granted what their parents do for them , and they always remain respectful towards their parents. · Obedient : have to listen to their parents and never argue with them.For example, when I graduated from Junior High School, I

44、 wanted to go to Senior High A. However, my parents didnt think so and they preferred Senior High B. In order to please my parents, I finally took their advice and entered B. And they were happy that I made such a choice. 5. What do you want most in a friend someone who is intelligent, someone who h

45、as a sense of humor, or someone who is reliable? Which one of these characteristics is most important to you?· Reliable (trust-worthy) :· a good listener :share my sorrow and happiness, be always by my side/behind me no matter what happens to me.Confide oneself to sb. (找某人交心，谈心).· kee

46、p my secret/ never betray me, · When others ask her about my secret, she never says a word/would never say a word/didnt say a word about this. · sense of humor(funny) : Whenever I am sad/upset, a humorous friend will always help me step out of the cloud.· Intelligent : know what to sa

47、y and when to say it, never say something that may make me cross/never irritate me· help me with my study problems : Id refer to him whenever Ive got a study problem.He got a brain wave and solved the problem. 他灵机一动解决了问题。Dead puzzle, provide a variety of insights/perspectives, so I can always f

48、ind the easiest access/approach to the problem6. If you were an employer, which kind of worker would you prefer to hire : an inexperienced worker at a lower salary or an experienced worker at a higher salary ? · Experienced : 1) offer insightful suggestions, 2) deal/cope with complicated situat

49、ions : financial problems; even though they are paid more, it is all worth it compared to the benefits/considering the benefits3) affordable4) too complacent/proud of themselves/too self-occupied to be managed. Not listen to you, bully the newcomers . · Inexperienced worker : 1) Have Passions,

50、strong interest , these keep them working without complaints ; 2) Low salary : cost-effective-they will work harder and pay more efforts to their work than will the experienced workers, productive 3) are free from some restrictions, come up with more novel ideas Since an experienced worker has spent

51、 more time on the job/work than has an inexperienced worker, hes got more practices. As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. Therefore, an experienced worker is more skilled /proficient than an inexperienced one. 7. Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university. W

52、hat are some of the important qualities of a good roommate ? Use specific reasons and examples to explain why these qualities are important. Kind-hearted/responsible/humorous/considerate/caring/helpful/playful Considerate:o A considerate roommate will offer/lend you a hand/take care of you/will not

53、leave you alone when you need help/you are ill/sick. ./in need.o For example，Once I was badly ill and couldnt even get up from my bed, my roommate, without hesitation, ran to the pharm 30 miles away from our dorm to get me some drugs. As he returned, he was wet through. I really appreciated his kind

54、ness. 8. In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life ? Use specific reasons and examples from your experience to explain your answer. · A sense of humor1. get along 2. leave a g

55、ood impression on people you first meet3. are always optimistic about life, they are not easily depressed, so they will not easily give up4. wise, knowledgeable, look deeper into life· intelligence : 1. Lead to better career be accepted by top colleges and accept quality academic training2. Sol

56、ve a lot of problems that may have trapped the others, especially when your company /group is at the verge of a breakthrough3. Cultivate new business/discover things that others fail to notice : e.g Steve Jobs/Bill Gates/Zack Berger· Honesty :1. get along with others : which is a kind of success for meearn me a lot of friends, benefit me further in my future career2. do business : lead to success in business, trust, credibility means more investment/funds 准备好描述四个人： 家人朋友 ：家人 1， 朋友 1名人 ： 历史人物1, 当代（明星，运动员，企业家entrepreneur）1Type 2 Who is ? 人 （topic） qualities （supporting ideas reason ) + 事