雅思口语话题详解：Bike

　　Do you often ride bikes?

　　Yes, I do. I reckon it as a very good physical exercise that not only builds up my body but also a spirit of perseverance。

　　考生在回答完是或否之后一定要进行适当的延伸，例如简单解释原因。

　　Why so many people ride bikes in China?

　　Yes. China is once called the Kingdom of Bicycles. I guess the main reason why many people ride bicycles in China is that bicycles are cheap while cars are extremely expensiveeach family can easily afford to buy at least one bicycle, whereas only a small percentage of families can afford to buy cars。

　　价格是主要因素，除此之外还有交通堵塞，锻炼身体等其他因素。

　　What differences between the views of the old and the young toward bikes?

　　For the old, bicycles are just transportation tools; they rarely care about the color, design or any accessories, gadgets you can put on your bike. Contrastingly for the young, they are often fussy about these things, for they think bicycles are more than just transportation toolsthey are also an expression of who they are。

　　年轻人的典型特点就是追求时尚，而年长者则更注重实际。

　　Music

　　Do you like music? What type of music do you like?

　　Well, I am not really into music. But sometimes I do like listening to religious music, I mean, Christian music. Christian music is always about singing praises to God and reminding people of their responsibility to live a pure and holy life. It is music that purifies life. It helps me a lot. Whenever Im listening, I feel like being lifted up to heaven and drawn close to God. It gives peace to my mind and joy to my soul。

　　本题问的是音乐的种类，考生地回答一般应该是pop，rock，jazz，folk，country，classical，rap，heavy metal，instrumental等音乐类别。但是，考生也可以突破传统思维，谈一些其他的类别，如宗教音乐等。回答的内容也可以结合听音乐时的感受。

　　Have you learned to play any musical instrument?

　　Yes, I can play guitar, not very well though. I started learning guitar two years ago. The primary initiative was to entertain my girlfriend, though she left me for another person soon after I started. Its heart-breaking, but I didnt stop, because I needed something to hang on to, a goal. Im happy now and Ill keep on playing my guitar, whoever I may play to。

　　Im afraid, no, though I always wanted to learn to play one, because I always thought it is cool to be able to play a musical instrument, whatever it maybe: guitar, piano, or even drums。

　　即使考生不会弹任何乐器，也可以讲自己希望学会某一种乐器，并且能够上台表演。考生可以描述这个乐器，或者谈学习这个乐器的时间长短，以及为什么学习这个乐器的原因等等。常见的乐器有：violin, guitar, piano, flute, drums, keyboard, bass等等。中国民俗乐器可以直接音译，例如：I can play Gu Zheng， a traditional string instrument in China. 管乐，打击乐

　　What kind of music is popular now in China?

　　There is not just one particular kind of music popular in China. Actually there are many: pop, rock, jazz, folk, country, classical, rap and many others. All of them are popular among different groups. For instance, a lot of young people are really into rock and rap music now, while still a lot of older folks like to listen to pop, jazz and country。

　　How does music affect peoples lives?

　　Music affect peoples lives in many different ways just as there are many different kinds of music. But first and foremost, listening to music helps people to relax. Furthermore, music production and sale generate a lot of wealth for people. Third, music is an art; it is an expression. It is not only an outlet but also a book that records stories, feelings and hopes。

　　What kind of music do young people like? What kind of do old people like?

　　As far as I know, a lot of young people are really into rock and rap music today. They are so fond of the heavy beats of drums and the unique sound effects made by electrical guitars and bass. On the other hand, easy-listening music is still the greatest passion for the old people. Its slow-moving rhythm and tender sounds suit their age and life-style very well。

　　关于喜好可以使下面的句式：

　　Im really into

　　Im greatly fascinated by/with

　　Im crazy about

　　is my greatest passion in life

　　Im extremely fond of等等