雅思口语话题解析：Clothing

　　雅思口语话题解析：Clothing

　　Describe a favourite item of clothing.

　　You should say:

　　what it is

　　when you bought it

　　why you bought it

　　and say why you like it so much.

　　解题思路

　　首先做一个简短的介绍：

　　本身对衣服不太感冒?但是有一件最喜欢的衣服，以此引出这件衣服。

　　I'm not really that into clothes. I do try and look fairly smart but I'm not that bothered by my personal appearance and the clothes I'm wearing. But I will tell about my favourite article of clothing – my leather jacket. That is by some distance my favourite piece of clothing.

　　这件衣服什么样?

　　可以描述一下这件衣服的外观/材质?穿着的舒适度、适合穿着的天气或季节?是否有特殊之处(瑕疵或者亮点)

　　It's a fairly normal or regular leather jacket. The one unusual feature I suppose is that it has white stripes down the sleeves. It's also quite well-worn by now because I've had it some time and I tend to wear throughout the winter months. In fact it's got quite a few little tears where it's caught on sharp objects. I still love it though and I don't mind at all that it looks rather second-hand.

　　我是何时购买的这件衣服?

　　大约购买的时间大概的购买地点?购买之前发生了什么事(促使我购买)

　　I bought it at least 5 years ago now. It came from one of those big department stores and not a specialist leather shop. My old coat was very shabby and I was told by my girlfriend that I definitely needed to buy another one – I think she was embarrassed to be seen with me.

　　我是在哪里购买的?

　　和谁一起去买的?具体购买的时间/季节/节日(是否有折扣?)?买的时候花了多长时间

　　So I went out by myself. I think it must have been sometime in January when the New Year sales were on. My girlfriend wanted to come with me and help me choose something smart but I said I would do it by myself. We shop in very different ways. She always wants to try everything on and can spend hours buying nothing. My approach is quite different. If I see something that I like and it fits I buy it. She might be two hours in a shop while I normally only take 15 minutes.

　　我为什么买这件衣服?

　　因为好看/便宜/特殊的外观吸引了我?买了之后周围的人对我的评价

　　Anyway I saw this jacket and I thought that it looked really cool. I had always secretly wanted a leather jacket and because the sales were on and it was reduced by 50% I just bought it. My girlfriend was really shocked when she saw what I had bought.

　　我为什么喜欢这件衣服?

　　看起来很独特?让我也与众不同

　　I like it because it's different – it' s just not like any other clothes I have in my wardrobe.

　　第三部分 Part 3

　　Do all people enjoy shopping for clothes?

　　问题中有all这个绝对词，可以分情况讨论：

　　提出观点：不同的人的购买需求不一样。看起来，女人比男人更喜欢逛街买衣服。

　　原因：喜欢买衣服的人注重自己的外表和买买买的过程，不喜欢的人觉得这就是种浪费。

　　反向原因：有时候买衣服不一定和他们喜不喜欢有关系：举例，很多男士只有在他们需要出席正式场合的时候才会出去买。

　　I can't say for sure since it largely depends on personal demand and interest. Women seem to be more obsessed with fashion and shopping than the rest of the population but, of course, there are exceptions. Those who love spending time and money on beautiful pieces of clothing pay great attention for their appearance and take pleasurein(喜欢……) the act itself, while others consider it a waste of resources. However, people have different reasons to buy clothes which are not necessarily related to whether they enjoy it or not. For example, most men tend to avoid clothes shopping unless they need a new suit for some formal event or simply because they're run out of clothes.

　　Why women like to do shopping?

　　首先，女人天生爱美，服饰是一个人形象和性格的标志，所以她们希望穿得得体。

　　第二，购物也不仅仅是追求时尚，也是一种放松?为何需要放松?现在社会压力太大了，买买买可以让她们暂时放下思想负担。

　　最后，她们不只是为自己买，也会给家人朋友带货、送礼。

　　Women are usually considered creatures of beauty, which may explain why they love shopping and enjoy lavish costumes to a considerable degree(很大程度上). First and foremost, outfits are visual indicators(标志) of personal image and personalities, hence, they want to dress accordingly. Secondly, shopping is not only for the sake of(为了……) fashion but also an effective means of relaxation(放松的方式). In modern society where lots of people are under constant stress(在不断的压力下) every day, indulging oneself in(沉溺在……) some serious shopping may help to take the weight off their mind(减轻思想负担), despite temporarily. Last but not least, women don't usually shop for themselves alone but most of their spending is on family and friends. They relish the idea of giving gifts or buying nice clothes for their beloved ones, therefore, shopping sits high on their to-do lists.

　　Why some women buy cheaper clothes and expensive ones at the same time?

　　两个反差比较大的东西，我们可以用比较的方法来回答：

　　首先，贵的衣服确实不错，但是便宜的衣服也不一定就没有吸引力。所以，女人们贵的和便宜的衣服都会想买。

　　其次，上流人士出席活动要穿贵价的奢侈品，但是平价品牌同样有设计感、时尚感。所以，这些平价品牌在日常生活中更合适。

　　Admittedly, the more high-priced(高价的) a piece of clothing is, the more exquisite(精致的) it looks. However, it doesn't mean low-cost(低价的) costumes are less appealing(吸引人的) or fashionable. Therefore, many women have both high-end(高档的) items as well as more budget-friendly(划算的) ones in their closet for different purposes. Luxury brands such as Gucci, Channel or Louis Vuitton are more familiar with the upper class(上流社会) and frequently make their appearance(到场) in upscale(高档的) places or events. Yet, more affordable(价格合理的) apparel brands like ZARA or H&M are not falling behind in(落后于……) terms of fashion trends or stylish designs. Thus, many prefer them and their products are suitable for various occasion from daily wear to special ones.

　　Do you think it is good for people buy expensive clothes? Why?

　　背景：人们买东西要看是否对口味是否有钱买

　　提出观点：我觉得还是更加节约一点，这样省下来的钱可以去投资别的。

　　原因1(解释为何要节约):时尚的保质期短，一旦买的衣服过时了，人们可能就不会再穿了。

　　原因2(解释投资别的东西):投资知识比投资物质的收益大。举例，去旅行比买衣服能够得到更多的愉悦和知识。

　　People have their own preference when it comes to fashion which satisfy both their taste and affordability. I believe it's more economically wise not to spend exorbitant amount of money on clothing since such amount can be invested more efficiently. The first reason is fashion is mainly short-lived(短暂的). Once a certain type of clothing goes out of style(过时), it is likely to be left untouched for eternity(永远) in spite of only being worn for a few times. Imagine the exact same thing happens with dozens of other pieces in your closet and the amount of money you waste will add up(增加). Furthermore, it will be more beneficial to invest in experiences and knowledge rather than material items. Travel more and explore the world while you still can will bring you more pleasure and wisdom than a fashionable dress ever could.

　　Why do some people like shopping with friends?

　　提出观点：很多人愿意和朋友一起出去购物因为这样有好处。

　　原因1：购买的时候可以寻求建议?同伴可以更加客观公正的看待要买的东西。

　　原因2：自己买买买停不下来的时候，朋友可以提醒。

　　结论：我更愿意和朋友一起去购物。

　　Plenty of people, including me, enjoy shopping with friends rather than by themselves because of some privileges(好处) they can't find otherwise. People tend to seek advice(寻求建议) or ideas on the products or services when shopping. Hence, a companion(同伴) can provide you with more objective(客观的) and fairer remarks(评价) on the item you want to buy but are uncertain of, which is extremely helpful when it comes to fashion. Besides, it might be impossible for you to refrain(阻止) yourself from overspending and that's where your co-shopper comes to your rescue(救助某人). Before they let you go over your budget, they make sure you are aware of the pros and cons. Thus, unless all my friends are occupied, I rarely go shopping alone.

　　Why people like shopping for clothes online?

　　背景：近些年，在线购物发展的越来越好。

　　原因1：在线购物省时间。?可以节约路上的交通时间，也不需要费力气。

　　原因2：在线购物省钱。

　　原因3：在线购物选择多。

　　Online shopping, especially for apparel, has become a thriving(繁荣的) business in a past few years for good reasons. To begin with, buying online is incredibly time-saving. Instead of spending hours driving to your favorite malls to get some new clothes of the latest collection, your problem can be solved with only Internet connections and, of course, your fine taste in fashion. No energy is needed, either. Secondly, you always have best deals when subscribing(订购) to any online stores, which can save you tons of money that you don't even notice. Some shops even offer exclusive promotions(提供独家折扣) for loyal customers, therefore, get ready for special treats. Lastly, you can easily switch from site to site to have even more choices without moving anything but your fingers.

　　What risks would take when shopping online? Why?

　　背景：事物有两面性，网购也有不好的地方。

　　提出观点1：很多网购的人会发现他们购买的产品或服务达不到预期。

　　支持观点1：最大的问题是，虚假广告中错误的颜色、材质等会误导消费者。

　　提出观点2: 消费者的售后服务无法保证。

　　结论：网购之前要仔细挑选。

　　Everything always has two sides and shopping online may not always prove to be the best choice. Many online shoppers have experienced unpleasant situations in which either products or service, or sometimes both, fell short of(比……差) their expectations. The most common problem is false advertisement(虚假广告) in terms of color, size or material which is profoundly disturbing since each person has a unique figure that suits some certain pieces of clothing. As a result, you don't get what you pay for. In addition, unless you order on trustworthy online stores of well-known brands or the like, customer service can't be guaranteed. It may take days or weeks until your concern is addressed or worse, forever. Therefore, be careful and selective(有选择的) before any purchase decision to avoid irksome(令人厌烦的) experience.

　　What is the different dress style between boys and girls?

　　提出观点：男孩和女孩的时尚品味不一样??男孩追求舒适，女孩追求样式和美观。

　　支持观点1：男孩喜欢参加户外活动，所以衣服更加吸汗、宽松、耐磨(举例……)

　　支持观点2：女孩比男孩更爱时尚，所以衣服更加多样、修身、时尚(举例……)

　　Needless to say, boys' and girls' taste in fashion is as different as chalk and cheese(形容两者完全不同) since the former looks for the ease of use while the latter is all for style and beauty. Due to their dynamic nature, most boys actively engage in outdoor games or physical activities such as gardening, roller skating and other sports. Hence, clothes that are sweat-absorbent(吸汗的), loose-fitting(宽松的) and hard-wearing(耐磨的) are often preferable to male youngsters. However, girls appear to develop a sense of style sooner than their counterparts(相对的人或物), therefore, their outfits are more diverse, form-fitting(修身的) and fashionable ranging from blouses, shirts, tank tops to mini dresses, skirts or culottes.

　　Do you like jewel?

　　喜欢，因为它们是配饰也是整体外观的搭配。

　　首先，珠宝种类成千上万，不论男女，都能够找到他们喜欢的类型(举例……)

　　其次，珠宝的材料有贵的也有便宜的，可以搭配各种外观，让人的服装更加丰富。

　　I love collecting tiny pieces of art like jewelries since they are not only accessories but perfect complements(补充) to your whole look. There are thousands of types and designs of jewelries for you to choose from so I bet everyone, regardless of(无论) genders, can find at least one item they love, from earrings, bracelets, necklaces to watches. The materials of which they are made also varied from luxurious ones such as silver, gold, diamond to more affordable and street-style ones like artificial stones, copper or other metals. Thus, they can go with different kinds of styles and if you do it right, they will make your outfit less boring and livelier.

　　Do you wear many jewels?

　　会佩戴珠宝，但是不会戴很多，因为简约即美。?会考虑是否和服装搭配(举例，什么样的珠宝在什么时候用)

　　Even though I have a whole jewelry collection at home, I've never attempted to put on more than five pieces since I live with a motto(格言) “simplicity is the best”. I have a habit of(有……习惯) picking up eye-catching accessories whenever I come across(偶然发现) one but always consider carefully before matching them with my costume. For example, if I dress in an off-shoulder top, a simple choker is good enough to highlight my long neck. Other times when I tie my hair in a messy bun, I prefer a pair of sophisticated earrings such as hoop or feather ones to add more feminine and romantic vibes. But all in all, never exceed five at the same time.

　　Why some people wear a jewel for a long time?

　　分情况讨论：

　　大部分情况下，是因为珠宝有特殊意义(举例，代代相传，或者珠宝本来属于他们爱的人)。

　　或者只是习惯了佩戴那件珠宝懒得换了。

　　I suppose each has their own reasons. In most cases, if people get attached to(喜欢……) a certain piece of jewelries, there might be a story behind it. It could be a family heirloom(传家宝) that has been passed down generations to generations(代代相传) so it has a special meaning to the owner. Or it may belong to someone they hold dear(珍视) such as their spouse, parent or soulmate which can explain why they don't want to take it off. Another reason is that they keep wearing the same jewel just out of habit(出于习惯). They get accustomed to(习惯于……) it after a while and are too lazy to change the new one so there it stays.

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