雅思口說 Part 1 主要是要測試考生的語言流利度 (fluency),所以能自然地回答問題並加以解釋即可。但,除了基本款跟工作、主修、居住環境相關的問題之外,另一個部分的主題,每一季都會有所不同。
2023年第ㄧ季的口說,又出現了讓很多考生傻眼的 Jewellery主題:
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Do you often wear jewellery?
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What type of jewellery do you like?
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Do you usually buy jewellery?
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Why do you think some people wear a piece of jewellery for a long time?
首先,jewellery (UK)/jewelry (US)為不可數名詞,在回答時,切勿自己加上複數-s。而 jewels = jewellery
再來,jewellery 在劍橋字典裡的定義為:decorative objects worn on your clothes or body that are usually made from valuable metals, such as gold and silver, and precious stones
也就是說,只要是戴在身上有裝飾功能的金屬,像是金或銀飾,還有珍貴寶石,都是屬於 jewellery。
所以在回答時,提到 a silver ring 或 a silver necklace 都是可以的。
當然如果要再更安全一點,diamond 是絕對沒有問題的,男同學也可以說 Diamonds are my favourite because they sparkle so much. I really love things that are eye-catching (even though I am not wearing any diamonds today).
同學也可以先搜尋一下自己喜歡的珠寶是什麼,Ava 喜歡 art deco vintage engagement ring。台灣有一些賣家會從英國進口古董首飾,這類珠寶在英國的古董珠寶店,或是古董市集,非常普遍。同學留學期間不妨試試看,也許能挖到寶。
對art deco vintage engagement ring 有興趣的同學,可以閱讀這篇介紹:https://edengardenjewelry.com/blogs/news/why-art-deco-vintage-engagement-rings-style-is-becoming-more-popular
另外,今年三月 CNN 報導 'Ultra-rare' pink diamond expected to sell for more than $35 million at auction,極罕見的粉紅鑽石,Sotheby’s (蘇富比) 預計拍出三千五百萬美金。
https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/pink-diamond-sale-june-2023-sothebys-new-york/index.html
重點單字:
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diamond: n. 鑽石
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ruby: n. 紅寶石
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emerald: n. 綠寶石
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sapphire: n. 藍寶石
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jade: n. 玉
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pearl: n. 珍珠
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gemstone: n. 寶石
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gem: n. (尤指切割成規則形狀的)寶石; 難能可貴的人(或物)
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necklace: n. 項鍊
- bracelet: n. 手環