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IELTS Energy 1449: Most Common Vocabulary for Speaking Parts 1 and 2

2025/1/7
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Jessica Beck 和 Aubrey Carter：在雅思口语考试中，尤其是在第一部分和第二部分，使用更高级的词汇能够显著提高分数。与其死记硬背特定话题的词汇，不如掌握一些在各种话题中都适用的高频词汇，并学习如何用更高级的词汇替换一些常见的低分词汇，例如用 gargantuan, massive, enormous 替换 big，用 diminutive 替换 small，用 phenomenal 替换 good，用 heinous 替换 bad。在第二部分的叙述中，熟练运用时间过渡词，例如 at the outset, meanwhile, consequently, as a result, eventually，可以使表达更流畅，更有条理，更能展现语言能力。 他们强调，学习这些词汇的关键在于理解其含义和用法，并在实际练习中灵活运用。通过大量的练习，可以将这些词汇内化，并在考试中自然地运用，从而取得更高的分数。 Aubrey Carter：为了准备雅思口语考试，考生需要大量接触英语，例如观看英语电视节目和收听英语播客，从而学习各种词汇。同时，考生也需要重点学习考试中经常出现的形容词、副词和连接词，并掌握一些更高级的词汇来替换常见的低分词汇。在练习时，可以尝试将这些词汇融入到自己的答案中，并注意语法的准确性和流利度。 此外，Aubrey Carter 还强调了在雅思口语考试第二部分中使用时间过渡词的重要性，并建议考生学习并运用一些更高级的时间过渡词，例如 at the outset, meanwhile, consequently, as a result, eventually，以使自己的表达更流畅、更有条理。

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What are some high-scoring alternatives for the word 'big' in IELTS speaking parts?

Instead of 'big', you can use 'gargantuan', 'massive', or 'enormous'. These are band nine alternatives that are more impressive and less commonly used by students.

Why should students avoid using 'first' in IELTS speaking part two?

Using 'first' is low-scoring. A high-level alternative is 'at the outset', which means the same as 'at first' or 'at the start' but is much more impressive and specific.

What are effective time transition phrases for IELTS speaking part two?

Effective time transition phrases include 'at the outset', 'meanwhile', 'consequently', 'as a result', and 'eventually'. These help introduce events, consequences, and results in a story, enhancing vocabulary and fluency scores.

How can students prepare for unknown topics in IELTS speaking parts?

Students should consume a lot of English content, like TV shows and podcasts, to learn a variety of vocabulary. Additionally, focusing on common adjectives, adverbs, and linking phrases that appear in every exam is crucial.

What is a high-scoring alternative for the word 'bad' in IELTS speaking parts?

Instead of 'bad', you can use 'heinous', a high-scoring word that is rarely used by students but is very effective in expressing negative opinions.

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This episode focuses on essential vocabulary for IELTS speaking parts one and two. It provides higher-scoring alternatives to common words like "big," "small," "good," and "bad," and demonstrates their use in sample answers. Additionally, it introduces effective time transition phrases for structuring part two responses.
  • Focus on vocabulary likely to appear on every speaking exam.
  • Learn topic-specific vocabulary, but prioritize common words.
  • Use higher-scoring alternatives for common words like 'big', 'small', 'good', and 'bad'.

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