这个话题看似简单,但要想在考官面前脱颖而出,关键在于展示词汇量、使用多样的句式、并给出有个人色彩的回答,而不是只回答 "Yes, I like it"。

下面我将为你提供一个完整的备考指南,包括核心词汇、高分句式、思路解析和完整的范例。
Part 1 核心问题解析
考官通常会围绕以下几个角度提问,你需要准备好不同层次的回答。
Do you prefer tea or coffee?
(你更喜欢茶还是咖啡?)
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低分回答 (要避免):
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- "I like tea more than coffee."
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高分思路:
- 明确选择: 直接给出答案。
- 给出原因: 解释为什么喜欢,原因要具体、有层次。
- 对比: 可以简单提一下为什么不喜欢另一个。
- 使用高级词汇和句式: "definitely", "without a doubt", "I'm more of a... person", "the appeal of... lies in..."
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范例回答:
"Without a doubt, I'm much more of a coffee person. I find its rich, robust flavour incredibly energizing, especially in the morning to kick-start my day. While I enjoy a calming cup of tea, the appeal of coffee for me is its stronger kick and the whole ritual of brewing it that really wakes me up."
(中文思路解析): 毫无疑问,我更像一个咖啡爱好者,我发现它浓郁醇厚的风味非常提神,尤其是在早上能开启我的一天,虽然我也喜欢一杯宁静的茶,但咖啡对我的吸引力在于它更强烈的刺激和冲泡过程中那种仪式感,这能真正让我清醒过来。
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How often do you drink tea or coffee?
(你多久喝一次茶或咖啡?)
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低分回答 (要避免):
- "I drink it every day."
- "I drink coffee sometimes."
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高分思路:
- 具体化频率: 不要只用 "every day" 或 "sometimes",用更生动的表达。
- 关联场景: 说明在什么时间、什么情况下喝,让回答更丰满。
- 使用副词: "pretty much", "pretty much religiously", "on a regular basis", "occasionally", "hardly ever"。
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范例回答:
"I'd say I have coffee pretty much every single day, it's become a bit of a ritual for me. I usually have a strong cup first thing in the morning to shake off the sleep, and then I might have another one in the afternoon around 3 PM when I need a boost to get through the rest of my work."
(中文思路解析): 我可以说我几乎每天都会喝咖啡,这已经成了我的一种仪式,我通常早上第一件事就喝一杯浓咖啡来驱散睡意,然后在下午三点左右再来一杯,需要为接下来的工作注入能量。
What's your favorite type of tea or coffee?
(你最喜欢的茶或咖啡是什么?)
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低分回答 (要避免):
- "My favorite is latte."
- "I like green tea."
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高分思路:
- 具体名称: 说出具体的种类,如拿铁、美式、抹茶、龙井等。
- 描述风味和口感: 用形容词描述它的味道、香气、口感。
- 解释喜欢的原因: 为什么这个是你的最爱?是味道、制作过程还是文化联想?
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范例回答:
"If I'm talking about coffee, my absolute favorite has to be a Caffè Latte. I just love the perfect balance between the strong, slightly bitter espresso and the smooth, velvety steamed milk. It's comforting but not overpowering. For tea, I'd go for a traditional Chinese Longjing tea. It has a delicate, fresh, and slightly nutty flavour that I find incredibly soothing."
(中文思路解析): 如果说咖啡,我最爱的绝对是拿铁,我只是喜欢浓郁的意式浓缩咖啡与丝滑的蒸煮牛奶之间那种完美的平衡,它令人舒适但又不会过于浓烈,至于茶,我会选择传统的中国龙井茶,它有精致、清新且略带坚果的风味,我觉得非常令人放松。
Do you usually drink tea or coffee at home or out?
(你通常在家还是在外面喝茶或咖啡?)
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低分回答 (要避免):
- "I drink it at home."
- "I drink it outside."
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高分思路:
- 说明两种情况: 大多数人两者都会,可以分别说明。
- 对比体验: 描述在家喝和在外面喝的不同感受和原因。
- 使用连接词: "It really depends...", "On the one hand... on the other hand..."。
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范例回答:
"It really depends on the situation. On weekdays, I almost always make my own coffee at home because it's quick and cost-effective. However, on weekends or when I'm meeting up with friends, I love going to a local café. There's something really nice about the atmosphere, and I enjoy trying out their specialty drinks that I wouldn't make myself."
(中文思路解析): 这真的取决于具体情况,在工作日,我几乎总是在家自己冲咖啡,因为这样又快又省钱,在周末或者和朋友聚会时,我喜欢去当地的咖啡馆,那里的氛围真的很好,而且我喜欢品尝他们那些我不会自己做的特色饮品。
核心词汇与短语积累
为了让你的回答更地道、更高级,可以积累以下词汇:
Coffee (咖啡)
- 种类:
- Espresso (意式浓缩咖啡)
- Americano (美式咖啡)
- Caffè Latte / Latte (拿铁)
- Cappuccino (卡布奇诺)
- Flat White (澳白)
- Macchiato (玛奇朵)
- Mocha (摩卡)
- 风味与口感:
- Rich, bold, robust (浓郁,醇厚,强劲)
- Bitter, strong (苦,强烈)
- Smooth, velvety, creamy (顺滑,丝滑,奶油般)
- Aromatic (芳香的)
- 动作与场景:
- Brew (冲泡)
- Grind (研磨)
- A kick / a boost (提神,刺激)
- A ritual (一种仪式)
- A pick-me-up (提神的东西)
Tea (茶)
- 种类:
- Green Tea (绿茶) - e.g., Longjing (龙井), Matcha (抹茶)
- Black Tea (红茶) - e.g., Earl Grey (伯爵茶)
- Oolong Tea (乌龙茶)
- Herbal Tea (花草茶)
- Pu'er Tea (普洱茶)
- 风味与口感:
- Delicate, subtle (精致,微妙)
- Refreshing, invigorating (清爽,提神)
- Earthy, nutty, floral (泥土味,坚果味,花香)
- Soothing, calming (舒缓,平静)
- Astringent (涩的)
- 动作与场景:
- Steep (浸泡)
- A cuppa (一杯茶的口语说法)
- Unwind (放松)
- A comforting cup (一杯令人慰藉的茶)
备考建议
- 个性化你的答案: 将这些模板和你自己的真实经历结合起来,你最喜欢哪家咖啡馆?你有没有什么特别的喝茶习惯?真实的细节最能打动考官。
- 练习流利度: 对着镜子或录音练习,确保你的回答流畅自然,没有长时间的停顿。
- 注意发音: 特别是 "coffee" 和 "tea" 以及一些相关词汇的发音要清晰准确。
- 模拟问答: 找一个伙伴,互相扮演考官和考生,进行模拟练习。
Part 1 的目的是热身和展示你的语言能力,只要准备充分,自信地表达,你就能给考官留下一个非常好的第一印象,祝你考试顺利!
