对于雅思口语的各大类话题，似乎每一个考生心目中都已经形成了自己的标准答案。但是当真正考试的时候，考官还会不停地要问why, 要我们再举例，再具体说明，这可难倒了大片雅思大军，直至对西方的思维方式感到抓狂。其实，用中式思维也是一样的，放松身心，强身健体，方便快捷，独立自主都是一些比较“空”的话，考官当然不会喜欢这样的镂空回答。

　　当然从考生角度出发，笔者也很能理解大家的惯有想法：能用英语流利而完整地表达一定的观点，我们觉得我们已经成功了。但其实这个只是一个好的开头，这只是我们在通往成功的路上刚刚迈出的第一步。也就是说，我们只给出了自己答题的方向和立足点，沿路的风景如何，大家就一无所知了。

　　那应该如何从我们选定的方向出发，把表达的内容由“空”变“实”呢?我们可以从优化自身经历出发，也就是把观点联系自身实际，把抽象观点变实。以下笔者将主要给大家介绍三类话题的个人经历优化法回答。

　　一、音乐类

　　Q: Why do people like listening to music?

　　大家都喜欢音乐，这个无可置疑。喜欢音乐确实是因为reduce pressure/ relaxation/ kill time这样一些休闲放松作用。那我们为什么需要减压放松呢?

　　As a graduating student, I meet loads of deadlines from the assignments of the teachers. Meanwhile, it is really a tough time that I have to both preparing for my resume and go to different places to take the interview.

　　又要完成各个学期任务，还要准备简历，赶场面试压力确实很大。这应该是每个毕业生在毕业年都会遇到的情况，确实需要音乐。

　　抽象点+个人经历，那我们的答案就可以是这样的：

　　Well, I suppose that most of the people like listening to music cause it is a real good way to relax and reduce pressure. You know, as a graduating student, recently, I meet loads of deadlines from the assignments of the teachers. Meanwhile, it is really a tough time that I have to both preparing for my resume and rushing to different places to take the interview. Music, during the period, is a real good antidote to my stress and tight schedule. I think most of the people share the same feeling with me.

　　放入自己的个人经历，再来回答问题，就比较容易理解什么是真正的压力，什么是所谓的放松减压了。

　　二、语言类

　　Q：What is the importance of learning a second language?

　　确实，语言能让我们直接想到的方面就是communication。那如何把communication和自己的实际经历联系起来去丰富我们的对话，让考官感受到语言对个人的好处呢?

　　It is likely that, after mastering a second language, I am able to find a decent job easily in the international corporations. The reason is that I probably can be more competitive among all the candidates.

　　作为求职个体而言，如果能掌握好第二外语，相对来说去面试国际大公司的竞争力会强一些，这样不就是交流给我们带来的好处吗?

　　因此，对于上述问题，我们可以整合成这样的一个答案：

　　Actually, learning a second language is of great importance, especially for the people who are hunting for a job, of course, including myself. It is likely that, after mastering a second language, I am able to find a decent job easily in the international corporations. The reason is that I probably can be more competitive among all the candidates. So this is what I mean the advantage of learning a second language.

　　更好的交流对你来说的作用是什么?对我而言，一门好的二外确实可以在找工作上帮到我很多，这就是我所谓的语言重要性。

　　三、交通类

　　Q: Why do you want to own a car?

　　想要私家车，原因很简单，就是因为很方便?何为方便?这个太抽象了，是时间、还是线路、或者是使用上呢?总是得给听者一个具体的方向吧。

　　Actually, I live far away from my work place. Every day, it will take me roughly one hour and a half to go to my work place. Unfortunately, I always miss the early bus and be late for my work. If I could own a car, I do not have to wait for the bus; instead, I am able to go directly to my destination.

　　这个也是笔者的真实经历，一说到真实经历，就不会再感觉自己没什么可说了，一肚子都是苦水，很能让对方理解你的感情。

　　那把convenience和personal experience结合起来，我们就可以说得更具体点了：

　　I suppose that owning a private car will bring lots of convenience to my life. Actually, I live far away from my work place. Every day, it will take me roughly one hour and a half to go to my work place. Unfortunately, I always miss the early bus and be late for my work. If I could own a car, I do not have to wait for the bus; instead, I am able to go directly to my destination. I bet life will be easier than now.

　　Convenience是什么?就是不用等早班车，能够直接去目的地啊，这样上班生活就方便很多了。

　　三大类话题到此已经介绍完毕。大家会不会对于上述的问题也有一些共鸣呢?如果有，赶紧拿起手中的雅思材料，加入自己的个人经历。感受一下，自己的表达是否比以前更加自然、流利了呢?