雅思变题季物品类话题之toy

在本季度雅思口语话题中，有一个物品类的新话题toy(玩具)，很多雅思考生觉得很难讲。首先这并不是一个完全的新话题，去年就已经有考过同样的话题;其次，这个话题其实很好扩充，玩具我们小时候或多或少地都拥有过，barbie娃娃呀、变形金刚呀、赛车呀等等，其实不管是哪种玩具，都陪伴我们度过了一段时光，记录了一段岁月，从这个角度就很好延伸。

Describe a toy that you received when you were a child.

You should say:

• What the toy was.

• Who gave it to you.

• How you used it.

• An explanation of how you felt when you got this toy.

下面分享一下这个话题的sample，是关于一个叫做Marsupilami的毛绒玩具:

Sample:

Well, the first sentimental item that came to mind when I saw this topic was the stuffed animal named Marsupilami. This special toy was a birthday present. I can’t remember exactly how old I was, but I was probably about 5 or 6. This toy was important to me because I longed for it and it was a gift from my parents.

The toy was identical to the character in the cartoon I had watched. Therefore, I felt as if he had come from the movie. Marsupilami was a black-spotted yellow monkey-like creature with dog-like ears. The animals were characterized by an incredibly long, strong and flexible tail, used for almost any task. As a kid, this was a fascinating and exciting toy for me. In the beginning, I did not allow any of my cousins and friends to touch Marsupilami. He used to sit proudly on my bed every day, and every night he “slept” next to my pillow.

As a single child, sometimes I could be super lonely after getting home. I had neither pets nor siblings. I just regarded this toy as my best friend. I would share everything with him, my concerns, my troubles, even the boy(girl) I had crushed on. He’s being an excellent friend keeping my secrets.

Thanks to the toy, I experienced a happy childhood. As the saying goes, “Teddy bears don’t need hearts as they are already stuffed with love.” This is also true for my beloved Marsupilami.

顺便分享一下part3部分的一些思路：

IELTS Speaking Part 3

？ Why do children like to have toys in their lives?

I think toys are the instruments that allow them to discover the world they live in, which is precisely why they interact with their surroundings through toys. Plus, toys provide plenty of enjoyment and happiness, both of which help build their skills. For example, toys promote children´s cognitive development by stimulating their concentration and memory skills and giving them the ability to solve problems creatively, which is key to their future autonomy.

？ Do children like to play with toys or computer games nowadays?

I think children nowadays prefer electronic games to toys. Electronic games with audio effects engage children for long hours, and most children are not allowed outside to play without supervision, which is the main reason they choose computers or other electronic games to fulfill their gaming spirit. Also, computer games give scores and levels to motivate children to play more and elevate to higher levels in the game.

？ What can parents do if they can’t afford a toy for their kids?

I think it is better to stand firm and don’t give in to a child’s pestering. This is because latest toys can overstretch the family budget and many parents might feel under pressure to meet their children’s demands. Therefore, cost is a consideration for most parents, and so is keeping limitations on how much they treat their children.

？ Do girls and boys like the same toys?

No, they don’t. In fact, boys tend to like “wheeled toys”, such as a wagon, or trucks or cars, and play with them in a masculine fashion, while girls have a preference for “plush toys” like Barbie dolls and play with them in a feminine way.

？ What do you think the advantages and disadvantages of having too many toys at home?

There are many advantages for children who have a lot of toys, but there are also some disadvantages. As for the advantages, children can develop visual sense and basic math skills. However, on the other hand, having too many toys can stop the development of their creativity, and they may not bother to play outside or engage in much physical activity

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