IELTS Life Skills Exam Guide - Level B1

雅思生活技能考試指引 — B1等級

Hi, I’m Daniel.

嗨，我是Daniel。

Welcome to Oxford Online English!

歡迎來到Oxford Online English！

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

在本節課裡，您可以學習與 雅思生活技能B1考試有關的內容。

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

您會看到在雅思生活技能考試 裡您需要做什麼，以及您怎樣

sure you pass.

確保您可以通過考試。

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

雅思生活技能考試有 兩個級別：A1和B1。

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

在本節課裡，我們會重點放在B1考試。

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

然而，在A1考試裡的任務是相似的， 所以，您聽到的大量建議在

for both levels.

兩個級別的考試都是有用的。

The B1 IELTS Life Skills exam lasts around 20 minutes.

雅思生活技能B1考試 持續大約20分鐘。

You take the exam with one other candidate.

您和一位其他的考生一起參加考試。

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

有時，考官會問您問題， 有時您要和您的搭檔

and complete tasks together.

交談，一起來完成任務。

IELTS Life Skills is a pass/fail exam.

雅思生活技能考試是一個通過/失敗考試。

You are assessed on four things:

您會在四件事情上被評估：

Obtaining information Conveying information

獲取訊息 傳送訊息

Speaking to communicate And: Engaging in discussion

口說溝通 以及：參與討論

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

這意思是，生活技能是一個您的溝通 能力和理解他人的能力的考試。

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

您的文法、字彙、書寫等等 不會被直接評估。

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

如果您犯了文法錯誤，或者如果您 不知道一些單字，只要您能溝通

as you can communicate and express your ideas.

並表達您的想法，那不是問題。

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

我們看看雅思生活技能考試的 不同部分，以及您需要

do.

做什麼。

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

在開始，考官會問您四個問題：

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.

這些問題在每個考試裡是一樣的， 所以，您可以準備您的回答。

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

用介紹來熱身， 並盡可能地放鬆。

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

用完整句子來回答問題，做眼神 交流，要友善。

This will help you to feel confident.

這會幫助您感到自信。

Next, the examiner will ask:

接下來，考官會問：

Could I have your marksheets?

Could I have your marksheets?

Give the examiner your marksheet.

要把您的表格給考官。

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

然後，考官會給您第一個口說 任務說明。

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

在這個任務，考官會給 您一個主題。

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

您的工作是問您的搭檔與主題 有關的問題，並回答您的

questions.

搭檔的問題。

Here’s a sample task:

這裡是一個任務事例：

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.

注意：您的工作不是談論 主題，而是提問題。

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

做這個任務的最好的 方式是玩“問題網球”。

What am I talking about?

我在說什麼？

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

“問題網球”意思是您的搭檔 問您一個問題。

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

您回答，然後您反問 您的搭檔一個問題。

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

您的搭檔回答，然後， 反問您一個問題。

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?

簡單，是嗎？

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

回答一個問題，問一個問題， 回答一個問題…

That’s it.

就那樣。

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

在這裡，有兩件事情 您要注意。

One: don’t talk too long.

一：不要談太久。

This task lasts two minutes, which is not long.

這個任務時間長兩分鐘， 那不是很長。

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

用一個或兩個句子回答每一個問題， 然後，問下一個問題。

Two: these tasks always have two parts.

二：這些任務總是有兩個部分。

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

仔細地聽考官講的，確定您 理解了問題的

question.

兩個部分。

If you’re not sure, ask!

如果您不確定，就要問！

It doesn’t make a difference to your result.

那不會影響您的考試成績。

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

然後，在任務期間要顧全 問題的兩個部分。

Keep asking and answering questions until the examiner stops you.

持續地回答問題並提問， 直到考官叫停你們。

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

然後，考官會給您下一個 任務的說明。

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

在生活技能考試的這一部分， 有兩個主題會給您和您的搭檔。

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

您要在一分半鐘以內 談論您的主題。

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

之後，您的搭檔會問您三個與 您講的有關的問題。

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

您的搭檔會用同一種方式來 談論他們的主題。

You need to listen and ask them three questions afterwards.

您要傾聽，之後，要問 他們三個問題。

Here’s a sample task:

這是一個任務事例：

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.

像之前一樣，這些任務總是有兩個部分。 同樣，您的工作是談論一件事情。

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

不要談論您想學做的 幾件事情。

Choose one thing and talk about it.

選擇一件事情來談它。

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

這通常是正確的，這些任務總是 要求您去談論一件事情。

If anything is not clear, ask the examiner.

如果任何事情是不清楚的，問考官。

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

同樣，如果您想問， 那不是問題。

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

然而，如果您不理解任務， 您談了錯誤的事情，

a problem.

那就是一個問題了。

You have 90 seconds to speak.

您有90秒鐘時間來講。

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

您要試著繼續講 直到考官叫停。

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

用一個簡單的介紹來開始您的 講述，陳述您的主題。

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.

然後，添加更多的細節，確保您顧全 問題的兩個部分。

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

您可以用一個計時器練習 來準備這個部分的考試。

Set the timer on your phone for 90 seconds.

在您的手機上設定90秒鐘的計時器。

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

找一個主題，比如這個主題， 試著用整整 90秒鐘的時間來講。

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

如果您正在YouTube上觀看本節 課程，您可以在我們的網站上找到

with on our website.

更多事例的問題來練習。

There’s a link under the video.

影片下方有連接。

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

當您的搭檔在談時，仔細地聽， 並考慮您可以問的問題。

You need to think of three questions.

您要考慮三個問題。

Here are two tips:

這裡是兩個訣竅：

One: keep your questions simple.

一：讓您的問題保持簡單。

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

二：確保您在問新的訊息。

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

例如，如果您的搭檔說，“I first went to Paris last year,” 不要問 “When

did you first go to Paris?”

did you first go to Paris?”

Ask for some new information.

問一些新的訊息。

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.

當您的搭檔問您問題，您也要 讓您的回答簡單並直接。

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

用一個或兩個完整的句子來回答； 不要講太長的時間。

Next, you’ll do the listening section.

接下來，您會做聽力單元。

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

在做雅思生活技能考試的聽力部分 時，您會聽到兩個短的錄音。

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

然後，考官會問您與其中一個錄音 有關的一個多選問題。

For example, the question might be:

例如，問題可能是：

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.

您會有一個有三個回答的選擇。

Then, you’ll hear the recordings again.

然後，您會再次聽到錄音。

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

考官會問您與其他錄音 有關的兩個問題。

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

那意思是：如果您的第一個問題是 與第一個錄音有關，

you about the second recording.

考官會問您第二個錄音。

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

所以，您第一次聽錄音，要盡 可能仔細地聽兩個錄音。

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

第二次，聚焦在考官沒問 您的那個錄音。

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

這裡是您或許會聽到的 問題類型的一個事例：

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.

用完整句子來回答問題。

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.

錄音和問題是相對簡單的。

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

假如您猜，您有一個機會去 幸運地猜中答案！

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

接下來，考官會介紹下一個內容： 規劃。

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

規劃單元不難，但是，那也是雅思生活 技能考試的考生出問題最多

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

的部分，所以您要注意！

Let’s look at a sample question.

我們來看一些事例。

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

考官會問，“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

您會看到某些事情像是這個： - 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.”

接下來，考官會繼續，“Then, plan and decide what to do about these things.”

The examiner will show you something like this

考官會告訴您某些 事情像是這個

: - 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

這裡是第一件您要做的事情：當您 聽到考官說這個，您需要

start immediately.

立刻開始。

Your time for this activity is very limited.

您在這個部分的時間是有限的。

Don’t repeat parts of the task.

不要重複任務的內容。

Don’t say something like:

不要說某些事情像是：

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.

這只是浪費您的時間。

Start answering the first question.

開始回答第一個問題。

Make a suggestion; for example:

提個建議，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:

如果您想不到可以講的任何事情，就問 您的搭檔一個問題，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,

規劃單元有兩個部分：第一個 問題，以及有三點要去談論

which has three points to discuss.

的“規劃和決定”部分。

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

您要快速地在30秒鐘以內或者 大致時間內回答第一個問題。

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

這會給您在規劃和決定 部分有足夠的時間。

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

如果您的搭檔對第一個問題提出了 一個建議，就同意他們。

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

無論您是否實際上同意他們， 那都不是問題。

Say something like:

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

如果您都沒有結束，但是您試圖 盡可能地去掌控局面，

much as you can.

那就不是問題。

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

因為您的時間是有限的， 重要的是要把談話繼續下去。

Don’t get stuck on one point.

不要卡在一個點上。

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

如果您在一個點上太長 時間，說某些事情像是：

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

這會把我們帶到另一個重點： 您和您的搭檔需要在一起

together.

規劃一件事情。

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

那意味著您不能決定去做某些 與您的搭檔不同的事情。

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

在這個問題裡，您在規劃一個聚會，所以，您 需要在一個地方規劃一個活動。

You can’t make two separate plans.

你們不能做兩個分開的計劃。

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

這是容易的，無論你們規劃在 哪裡，那不是真實的。

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

如果您的搭檔建議某些事情， 您就同意他們。

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

無論您是否同意他們， 那不是問題。

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

試著在您自己的建議和要求您的 搭檔提出他們的觀點之間找到平衡。

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:

我們來複習在這裡最重要的重點：

One: start answering the first question immediately.

一：直接開始回答第一個問題。

Aim to agree an answer as fast as you can.

目的在於盡可能快地同意一個回答。

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

二：繼續談話，不要在一個 點上停留太久。

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

三：確保您和您的搭檔一起規劃 並達成一致意見。

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

考官會有可能在您完成之前叫停， 但是，那是可以的。

Now, you have one more activity to do.

現在，您還有一件事情要做。

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

在雅思生活技能考試的最後一個單元， 考官還會給您一個開放的主題。

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

您和您的搭檔要討論 這個主題四分鐘。

Let’s look at a sample question:

我們來看一個問題事例：

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?

在本任務裡，您有注意到任何東西了嗎？

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

像第一個口說任務一樣， 問題有兩個部分，

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

在這個部分的所有問題是 真實的，總是有兩個部分。

Make sure you understand both parts.

確定您理解了兩個部分。

If you don’t, ask!

如果您沒有理解，就問！

So, what should you do here?

那麼，在這裡您要做什麼？

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

最好的方式是再次 玩”問題網球“。

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

然而，在這件事情上，您有 多一點點的時間。

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

那意味著您的回答可以更長，並 給出多一點的訊息。

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

您可以看到那是與第一個口說部分十分 相似的：回答您搭檔的問題，

question, then ask a question back.

然後反問一個問題。

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

在這裡，試著在您的回答裡多給出 一些細節，但是，確保您不要離題！

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

甚至在這裡，您沒有太多的時間， 所以，您不要談得太久。

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

確保您提問題來顧全到 任務的兩個部分。

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

就持續提問和回答問題， 直到考官叫停你們。

And, that’s it!

那麼，就那些了！

You’ve finished your IELTS Life Skills exam.

您完成了您的雅思生活技能考試。

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

您正打算最近要參加 雅思生活技能考試嗎？

Have you taken it recently?

您最近有參加了嗎？

We’d love to know your results!

我們很想知道您的考試成績！

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

請在留言欄裡告訴我們您做得怎樣， 以及您是否有任何您自己的

share.

建議和我們分享？

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That’s it from me.

本節課就到此結束了！

See you next time!

下次見！