IELTS Life Skills Exam Guide - Level B1

雅思生活技能测验指引 — 等级 B1

Hi, I’m Daniel.

嗨，我是Daniel。

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欢迎来到Oxford Online English！

In this lesson, you can learn about the IELTS B1 Life Skills exam.

在本节课里，您可以学习关于 雅思B1生活技能测验。

You’ll see what you need to do during the IELTS Life Skills exam, and how you can make

您会看到在雅思生活技能测验过程里 您需要做什么，以及您怎样

sure you pass.

能确定您可以通过测验。

The IELTS Life Skills exam has two levels: A1 and B1.

雅思生活技能测验有 两个级别：A1和B1。

In this lesson, we’ll focus on the B1 exam.

在本节课程，我们会重点放在B1测验。

However, the tasks in the A1 exam are similar, so a lot of the advice you’ll hear is useful

然而，在A1测验里的任务是相似的， 所以，您听到的大量建议对

for both levels.

两个级别测验都是有用的。

The B1 IELTS Life Skills exam lasts around 20 minutes.

雅思B1生活技能测验 持续大约20分钟。

You take the exam with one other candidate.

您和一个其他的考生一起参加测验。

Sometimes, the examiner will ask you questions, and sometimes you need to talk to your partner

有时，考官会问您问题， 有时您要和您的搭档

and complete tasks together.

交谈，一起来完成任务。

IELTS Life Skills is a pass/fail exam.

雅思生活技能是一个通过/失败测验。

You are assessed on four things:

您会在四件事情上被评估：

Obtaining information Conveying information

获取信息 传达信息

Speaking to communicate And: Engaging in discussion

口语沟通 以及：参与讨论

This means that Life Skills is a test of your ability to communicate and understand others.

这意思是生活技能是一个您的沟通 能力和理解他人能力的测试。

Your grammar, vocabulary, writing and so on aren’t directly assessed.

您的语法、词汇、书写等等 不会被直接评估。

It doesn’t matter if you make grammar mistakes or if you don’t know some words so long

如果您犯了语法错误，或者如果您 不知道一些单词，只要您能沟通

as you can communicate and express your ideas.

并表达您的想法，那不是问题。

Let’s look at the different parts of the IELTS Life Skills exam and what you need to

我们看看雅思生活技能测验的 不同部分，以及您需要

do.

做什么。

At the beginning, the examiner will ask you four questions:

在开头，考官会问您四个问题：

What’s your name?

What’s your name?

Can you spell it for me?

Can you spell it for me?

Where do you come from?

Where do you come from?

How long have you lived here?

How long have you lived here?

These questions are the same in every exam, so you can prepare your answers.

这些问题在每个测验里是一样的， 所以，您可以准备您的回答。

Use the introduction to warm up and get as relaxed as possible.

用介绍来热身， 并尽可能地放松。

Answer the questions in full sentences, make eye contact, and be friendly.

用整句来回答问题，做眼神 交流，要友善。

This will help you to feel confident.

这会帮助您感到自信。

Next, the examiner will ask:

接下来，考官会问：

Could I have your marksheets?

Could I have your marksheets?

Give the examiner your marksheet.

要给考官您的标记表。

Then, the examiner will give you the instructions for the first speaking task.

然后，考官会给您第一个口语 任务的说明。

In this task, the examiner will give you a topic.

在这个任务，考官会给 您一个主题。

Your job is to ask your partner questions about the topic, and answer your partner’s

您的工作是问您的搭档关于 主题的问题，并回答您的

questions.

搭档的问题。

Here’s a sample task:

这里是一个任务事例：

Now you are going to ask each other some questions.

Now you are going to ask each other some questions.

I want you to find out from each other about something you do in your free time, and why

I want you to find out from each other about something you do in your free time, and why

you enjoy it.

you enjoy it.

You have two minutes to talk to each other.

You have two minutes to talk to each other.

Be careful: your job is not to talk about the topic; it’s to ask questions.

小心：您的工作不是谈论 主题，而是问问题。

The best way to do this task is to play “question tennis.”

做这个任务的最好的 方式是玩“问题网球”。

What am I talking about?

我在谈论什么？

“Question tennis” means that your partner asks you a question.

“问题网球”意思是您的搭档 问您一个问题。

You answer, then you ask your partner a question back.

您回答，然后您反问 您的搭档一个问题。

Your partner answers, and then asks you a question back.

您的搭档回答，然后， 反问您一个问题。

For example: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

例如： What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

I like reading, going to the gym, and cooking.

I like reading, going to the gym, and cooking.

What about you?

What about you?

I’m a big sports fan.

I’m a big sports fan.

I play football for a local team and I go to watch matches most weekends, too.

I play football for a local team and I go to watch matches most weekends, too.

Do you play any sports?

Do you play any sports?

Not really.

Not really.

I like keeping fit, but I’m not into team sports.

I like keeping fit, but I’m not into team sports.

Do you enjoy playing football more, or watching it?

Do you enjoy playing football more, or watching it?

Simple, right?

简单，对吗？

Answer a question, ask a question, answer a question…

回答一个问题，问一个问题， 回答一个问题…

That’s it.

就那样。

There are two things you need to be careful of here.

在这里有两件事情 您需要去留意。

One: don’t talk too long.

一：不要谈太久。

This task lasts two minutes, which is not long.

这个任务长两分钟， 那不是很长。

Answer each question with one or two sentences, and then ask the next question

用一个或两个句子回答每一个问题， 然后问下一个问题。

Two: these tasks always have two parts.

二：这些任务总是有两个部分。

For example:

例如：

Find out from each other about something you do in your free time (1) and why you enjoy

Find out from each other about something you do in your free time (1) and why you enjoy

it (2).

it (2).

Or: Find out from each other about a place you like to go (1), and what you like doing

或者： Find out from each other about a place you like to go (1), and what you like doing

there (2).

there (2).

Listen carefully to the examiner and make sure you understand both parts of the

仔细地听考官讲的，确定您 理解了问题的

question.

两个部分。

If you’re not sure, ask!

如果您不确定，就问！

It doesn’t make a difference to your result.

那不会影响您的结果。

Then, cover both parts of the question during the task.

然后，在任务期间照顾到 问题的两个部分。

Keep asking and answering questions until the examiner stops you.

持续地回答问题和问问题， 直到考官叫停你们。

The examiner will then give you the instructions for the next task.

考官然后会给您下一个 任务的说明。

In this part of the Life Skills test, you and your partner are given two different topics.

在生活技能测验的这一部分， 有两个主题会给到您和您的搭档。

You have to talk about your topic for one-and-a-half minutes.

您要在一分半钟内 谈论您的主题。

Then, your partner will ask you three questions about what you said.

然后，您的搭档会问您三个与 您说的有关的问题。

Your partner will talk about their topic in the same way.

您的搭档会用同一种方式来 谈论他们的主题。

You need to listen and ask them three questions afterwards.

您要倾听并在之后问 他们三个问题。

Here’s a sample task:

这是一个示例任务：

You’re going to tell your partner about something you’d like to learn to do, and

You’re going to tell your partner about something you’d like to learn to do, and

why you’d like to learn this.

why you’d like to learn this.

You get one minute to think about what to say.

You get one minute to think about what to say.

You can also use this time to ask the examiner if anything is not clear.

You can also use this time to ask the examiner if anything is not clear.

As before, these tasks always have two parts Also, your job is to talk about one thing.

像之前一样，这些任务总是有两个部分。 同样，您的工作是谈论一件事。

Don’t talk about several things you’d like to learn to do.

不要谈论您想学做的 几件事情。

Choose one thing and talk about it.

选择一件事并谈论它。

This is generally true; these tasks always ask you to talk about one thing.

这通常是正确的，这些任务总是 要求您去谈论一件事情。

If anything is not clear, ask the examiner.

如果任何事情是不清楚的，问考官。

Again, it doesn’t matter if you need to ask.

同样，如果您需要问， 那不是问题。

However, if you don’t understand the task, and you talk about the wrong thing, that is

然而，如果您不理解任务， 您谈了错误的事情，

a problem.

那是一个问题。

You have 90 seconds to speak.

您有90秒来讲。

You should try to continue speaking until the examiner stops you.

您应当试着继续讲 直到考官叫停您。

Start your speech with a simple introduction, stating your topic.

用一个简单的介绍开始您的 讲述，陈述您的主题。

For example:

例如：

I’d like to learn to paint.

I’d like to learn to paint.

Then, add more details, making sure you cover both parts of the question.

然后，添加更多细节，确保您照顾 到问题的两个部分。

You can prepare for this part of the test by practicing with a timer.

您可以通过用一个计时器 练习来准备这个部分的测验。

Set the timer on your phone for 90 seconds.

在您的手机上设定90秒的计时器。

Take a topic, like this one, and try to speak for the full 90 seconds.

找一个主题，比如这个主题， 试着用整整 90 秒的时间说话。

If you’re watching this lesson on YouTube, you can find more sample questions to practice

如果您正在YouTube 上观看本节 课程，您可以在我们的网站上找到

with on our website.

有更多示例问题来练习。

There’s a link under the video.

视频下方有链接。

When your partner is speaking, listen carefully and think of questions you could ask.

当您的搭档在讲时，小心地听， 并考虑您可以问的问题。

You need to think of three questions.

您要考虑三个问题。

Here are two tips:

这里是两个诀窍：

One: keep your questions simple.

一：让您的问题保持简单。

Two: make sure you’re asking for new information.

二：确保您在问新的信息。

For example, if your partner says, “I first went to Paris last year,” don’t ask, “When

例如，如果您的搭档说，“I first went to Paris last year,” 不要问 “When

did you first go to Paris?”

did you first go to Paris?”

Ask for some new information.

问一些新的信息。

For example:

例如：

What did you do in Paris?

What did you do in Paris?

What did you like best about Paris?

What did you like best about Paris?

Are you planning to go to Paris again?

Are you planning to go to Paris again?

When your partner asks you questions, you should also keep your answers simple and direct.

当您的搭档问您问题，您也要 让您的回答简单并直接。

Answer with one or two full sentences; don’t speak for a long time.

用一个或两个整句来回答； 不要讲很长的时间。

Next, you’ll do the listening section.

接下来，您会做听力单元。

During the listening part of the IELTS Life Skills exam, you’ll hear two short recordings.

在做雅思生活技能测验的听力部分 时，您会听到两个短的录音。

The examiner will then ask you a multiple-choice question about one of the recordings.

考官然后会问您一个与其中 一个录音有关的多选问题。

For example, the question might be:

例如，问题可能是：

In the first recording, where are the people planning to go?

In the first recording, where are the people planning to go?

You’ll have a choice of three answers.

您会有一个有三个回答的选择。

Then, you’ll hear the recordings again.

然后，您会再次听到录音。

The examiner will ask you two questions about the other recording.

考官会问您与其他录音 有关的两个问题。

That means: if your first question is about the first recording, the examiner will ask

那意思是：如果您的第一个问题是 与第一个录音有关，

you about the second recording.

考官会问您第二个录音。

So, the first time you hear the recordings, listen to both as carefully as possible.

所以，您第一次听录音，要尽 可能小心地听两个录音。

The second time, focus on the recording which the examiner didn’t ask you about.

第二次，聚焦在考官没问 您的那个录音。

Here’s an example of the kind of question you might hear:

这里是一个您或许会听到 问题类型的一个例子：

In the second recording, how are they planning to get to the concert?

In the second recording, how are they planning to get to the concert?

And what time are they going to meet?

And what time are they going to meet?

Answer the questions with full sentences.

用整句回答问题。

If you don’t know, take a guess.

如果您不知道，要猜一下。

The recordings and questions are relatively simple.

录音和问题是相对简单的。

Even if you guess, you have a chance to get lucky and get the right answer!

假如您猜，您有一个机会去 幸运地猜对答案！

Next, the examiner will introduce the next activity: planning.

接下来，考官会介绍下一个活动： 规划。

The planning section is not difficult, but it’s the part which IELTS Life Skills candidates

规划单元不难，但是，那是雅思 生活技能考生出最多问题

have the most problems with, so it needs your attention!

的部分，所以您要留意！

Let’s look at a sample question.

我们来看一些事例。

The examiner will say, “Now, you’re going to plan something together.

考官会问，“Now, you’re going to plan something together.

I’d like you to imagine that you’re organising a party for your friends.

I’d like you to imagine that you’re organising a party for your friends.

First, talk together about where you should have the party and choose the one you think

First, talk together about where you should have the party and choose the one you think

would be best.”

would be best.”

You’ll see something like this: - in a restaurant

您会看到某些事情像是这个： - in a restaurant

- at someone’s home - in a bar or café

- at someone’s home - in a bar or café

Next, the examiner will continue, “Then, plan and decide what to do about these things.”

接下来，考官会继续，“Then, plan and decide what to do about these things.”

The examiner will show you something like this

考官会告诉您某些 事情像这个

: - what food and drink to have

: - what food and drink to have

- how many people to invite - what games or activities to have

- how many people to invite - what games or activities to have

Then, the examiner says, “You have two minutes to talk about this, so don’t worry if I

Then, the examiner says, “You have two minutes to talk about this, so don’t worry if I

interrupt you.”

interrupt you.”

Here’s the first thing you need to do: when you hear the examiner say this, you need to

这里是第一件您需要做的事情：当您 听到考官说这个，您需要

start immediately.

立刻开始。

Your time for this activity is very limited.

您在这个活动的时间是有限的。

Don’t repeat parts of the task.

不要重复任务的部分。

Don’t say something like:

不要说某些事情像是：

So, we’re going to organize a party.

So, we’re going to organize a party.

I think it’ll be fun!

I think it’ll be fun!

This just wastes your time.

这只是浪费您的时间。

Start answering the first question.

开始回答第一个问题。

Make a suggestion; for example:

提个建议，例如：

I think we should have the party in a bar, because it’ll have a better atmosphere.

I think we should have the party in a bar, because it’ll have a better atmosphere.

What do you think?

What do you think?

If you can’t think of anything to say, just ask your partner a question, like this:

如果您想不到任何事情可以说，就问 您的搭档一个问题，像是：

So, where should we have the party?

So, where should we have the party?

The planning activity has two parts: the first question, and the ‘plan and decide’ section,

规划活动有两个部分：第一个 问题，以及有三点要去谈论

which has three points to discuss.

的“规划和决定”部分。

You want to answer the first question quickly, in 30 seconds or so.

您要快速地在30秒内或者 大致时间内回答第一个问题。

This will give you enough time for the plan and decide section.

这会给您在规划和决定 部分有足够的时间。

If your partner makes a suggestion for the first question, just agree with them.

如果您的搭档对第一个问题提出了 一个建议，就同意他们。

It doesn’t matter if you actually agree or not.

无论您实际上是否同样， 那都不是问题。

Say something like:

说某些事情像是：

Yes, that’s a good idea.

Yes, that’s a good idea.

You’re right; we should do that.

You’re right; we should do that.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t finish everything, but you should try to cover as

如果您都没有结束，但是您试图去 尽可能多地掌控局面，

much as you can.

那不是问题。

Because your time is so limited, it’s important to move the conversation forward.

因为您的时间是有限的， 重要的是要把谈话继续下去。

Don’t get stuck on one point.

不要在一个点上卡住。

If you’ve been on one point for too long, say something like:

如果您在一个点上太长 时间，说某些事情像是：

Let’s think about what food and drink to have.

Let’s think about what food and drink to have.

Anyway, how many people do you think we should invite?

Anyway, how many people do you think we should invite?

There’s one more thing to talk about: what games or activities should we have?

There’s one more thing to talk about: what games or activities should we have?

This brings us to another important point: you and your partner need to plan one thing

这把我们带到另一个重点： 您和您的搭档需要在一起

together.

规划一件事情。

That means you can’t decide to do something different to your partner.

那意味着您不能决定去做某些 与您的搭档不同的事情。

You’re planning one party in this question, so you need to plan one event, in one place.

在这个问题里，您在规划一个聚会，所以，您 需要在一个地方规划一个活动事件。

You can’t make two separate plans.

您们不能做两个分开的计划。

This is easy: whatever you’re planning, it’s not real.

这是容易的，无论您们规划在 哪里，那不是真实的。

If your partner suggests something, you can just agree with them.

如果您的搭档建议某些事情， 您就同意他们。

It doesn’t matter if you really agree or not.

无论您是否同意他们， 那不是问题。

Try to balance making your own suggestions, and asking your partner for their opinion.

试着在有您自己的建议和要求您的 搭档提出他们的观点之间找平衡。

For example:

例如：

I think we should invite around 20 people.

I think we should invite around 20 people.

That’s enough to have fun, but not too big.

That’s enough to have fun, but not too big.

What do you think?

What do you think?

Let’s review the most important points here:

我们来复习在这里最重要的重点：

One: start answering the first question immediately.

一：直接开始回答第一个问题。

Aim to agree an answer as fast as you can.

目的在于尽可能快地同意一个回答。

Two: move the conversation forward, and don’t stay on one point for long.

二：继续谈话，不要在一个 点上停留太久。

Three: make sure you plan together and reach an agreement with your partner.

三：确保您和您的搭档一起规划 并达成一致意见。

The examiner will probably stop you before you’ve finished, but that’s okay.

考官会有可能在您完成前叫停您， 但是那是可以的。

Now, you have one more activity to do.

现在，您还有一个事要做。

In the last part of the IELTS Life Skills exam, the examiner gives you a more open topic.

在雅思生活技能测验的最后一个部分， 考官还会给您一个开放的主题。

You and your partner need to discuss the topic for four minutes.

您和您的搭档需要讨论 这个主题四分钟。

Let’s look at a sample question:

我们来看一个问题事例：

Now, we’re going to talk together about food and cooking.

Now, we’re going to talk together about food and cooking.

Find out from each other what kind of food you like, and what you can cook.

Find out from each other what kind of food you like, and what you can cook.

Do you notice anything in the task?

您有在本任务里注意任何东西了吗？

Like the first speaking task, the question has two parts.

像是第一个口语任务， 问题有两个部分，

This is true of all questions in this section; there are always two parts.

在这个部分的所有问题是 真实的，总是有两个部分。

Make sure you understand both parts.

确定您理解了两个部分。

If you don’t, ask!

如果您没有理解，就问！

So, what should you do here?

那么，在这里您要做什么？

The best way is to play “question tennis” again.

最好的方式是再次 玩”问题网球“。

However, in this activity, you have a bit more time.

然而，在这个事上，您有 多一点点的时间。

That means you can make your answers a little longer and give a bit more information.

那意味着您可以让您的回答更长，并 给出多一点的信息。

For example: So, what’s your favourite food?

例如： So, what’s your favourite food?

I really like all kinds of Asian food: Indian, Thai, Chinese, anything like that.

I really like all kinds of Asian food: Indian, Thai, Chinese, anything like that.

I particularly like Thai food.

I particularly like Thai food.

As you might have guessed, I’m a big fan of spicy food!

As you might have guessed, I’m a big fan of spicy food!

What about you?

What about you?

My mother’s Italian, so I would say Italian food.

My mother’s Italian, so I would say Italian food.

I spent a lot of time in Italy when I was growing up, and there are some dishes which

I spent a lot of time in Italy when I was growing up, and there are some dishes which

just make me feel happy.

just make me feel happy.

It’s not just about the flavour; they bring back happy memories for me!

It’s not just about the flavour; they bring back happy memories for me!

Do you like Italian food, or is it not spicy enough for you?

Do you like Italian food, or is it not spicy enough for you?

I do like Italian food, although it needs to be cooked right.

I do like Italian food, although it needs to be cooked right.

I like most cuisines, to be honest.

I like most cuisines, to be honest.

Plus, I enjoy trying new kinds of food.

Plus, I enjoy trying new kinds of food.

What about cooking: do you enjoy cooking?

What about cooking: do you enjoy cooking?

You can see that it’s quite similar to the first speaking activity: answer your partner’s

您可以看到那是与第一个口语部分十分 相似：回答您搭档的问题，

question, then ask a question back.

然后反问一个问题。

Try to give a little more detail in your answers here, but make sure you stay on topic!

在这里，试着在您的回答里多给出 一些细节，但是，确保您不要离题！

Even here, you don’t have so much time, so you shouldn’t talk for too long.

甚至在这里，您没有太多的时间， 所以，您不要谈得太久。

Make sure you ask questions to cover both parts of the task.

确保您问问题来照顾 任务的两个部分。

Just keep asking and answering questions until the examiner stops you.

就继续问问题和回答问题， 直到考官叫停你们。

And, that’s it!

那么，就那些了！

You’ve finished your IELTS Life Skills exam.

您完成了您的雅思生活技能测验。

Are you planning to take the IELTS Life Skills exam soon?

您正打算最近要参加 雅思生活技能测验吗？

Have you taken it recently?

您最近有参加了吗？

We’d love to know your results!

我们很想知道您的结果！

Please let us know how you did in the comments, and if you have any of your own advice to

请在评论栏里告诉我们您做得怎样， 以及您是否有任何您自己的

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That’s it from me.

本节课就到此结束了！

See you next time!

下次见！