雅思口语话题解析：Dictionary

雅思口语part1往往被同学们认为是雅思口语三部分中较容易的.部分。实际的确如此，part1 的难度最低，话题贴近生活，在这一答题过程中更易于同学们进入口语对话状态。但对于英文基础较差的同学，雅思口语part1部分虽然简单但依旧会暴露出语法，用词等不足。

　Dictionary:

“查字典”的表达：

Go through a dictionary

Look sth. up/ look up sth. in the dictionary

Look up a (new) word

Consult the dictionary

Go to the dictionary

字典名称及种类

Monolingual dictionary 英英词典

Bilingual dictionary 双语词典

Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary 牛津高阶词典

Longman Dictionary 朗文词典

Electronic Dictionary (E-dictionary) 电子词典

Online dictionary 在线词典

Dictionary APP 电子词典应用

On a regular basis=quite often 经常的

Be unsure of/ be uncertain of 不确定

Under different circumstances 在不同的情况下

Install/ load 安装

Paper version 纸质版

1. Do you use dictionary?

I have the habit of going through dictionary. I have an Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary/ Longman Dictionary/ E-dictionary/ which I bought in last year.

　2. Which kind of dictionary is useful?

It depends. For starters, an English-Chinese dictionary is a must. However, for advanced learners, it is better to use English-English dictionaries cuz through reading English explanation, people can get a keener understanding of the words he is looking up. Also, an English-english dictionary can help him differentiate the shades of meaning.

　3. Do you think the dictionary is useful?

Yes, definitely. Dictionaries not only include explanations of words but also sample sentences about the word, which can enable us to know where we can use specific words. In this way, both our speaking and writing skills are honed. Also, dictionary helps me a lot when I am reading.

4. What are the benefits of using dictionary for kids?

Kids can use dictionary to learn words esp. when their parents are too busy to keep an eye on their study. Nowadays there are not only paper dictionaries but also electronic ones. With those electronic devices kids can be easily attracted by the amazing games or puzzles. It helps not only in the way of language acquisition but also interest development in study.