雅思口语别"文绉绉"善用俚语能加分

很多考生错误地认为，为了在口语中拿高分，必须要有非常难的词汇。其实雅思口语考试对于单词的考查点着重在“合适”二字上，不要用一些文绉绉的书面语。过度的追求难度反而失去了口语考试交流的意义，会给考官产生一个负面印象。“俚语”的使用也是如此，死记硬背的“俚语”很容易被考官识别，效果适得其反。朋友间开玩笑使用“俚语”可以有助于调节气氛，但并不适合出现在考试的场景中。
　　一时想不起某个词怎么说，大部分考生的反应就是卡在那里，甚至惊慌失措，势必会影响之后的发挥。要记住，雅思口语考查的是考生的表达能力而非单词的堆砌，面对这种状况，最好的方法就是替换掉你不会的单词，用其他的词汇、短语、句子来解释这个单词，甚至可以彻头彻尾地换一个故事来说。
　　这样传递给考官的印象就是你的句型多变，而且会根据不同的场合选用不同的表达；反之，一味地纠缠在某个单词上踌躇不前，就是在给考官传递完全相反的信息，词汇量不够，同时表达生硬不够流畅。

　　以下是实际生活中以及电影中经常出现的实用俚语，如果同学能够在雅思口语使用这样的俚语你的语言就会更加地道，更加美丽。同时也是很精彩的亮分点。
　　1 Be in the air 将要发生的事情
　　The feeling or idea that something new is about to happen or is going to change.
　　Example: From the arguments going on at the meeting, it seems that a change in policy is in the air.

　　2 Clear the air 消除误会
　　To settle a dispute and restore good relations
　　Example: We had a meeting with the workers, and I think we’ve cleared the air now.

　　3 Cost an arm and a leg 极其昂贵
　　To be very expensive
　　Example: I love that fur coat. However, I don’t think I’m going to buy it because it costs an arm and a leg.

　　4 A bad egg 缺乏道德的人
　　Somebody who has no moral principles and should be avoided
　　Example: You mustn’t lend Tim money, he’s a bad egg. You’ll never see him or your money again!

　　5 In the Bag 稳锻炼身体胜券
　　Said of an achievement which is secure
　　Example: We have the deal in the bag. The client came in this morning to sign the agreement.

　　6 In the balance 未知的，不可预测的
　　Said when the outcome of a situation is unknown or unpredictable
　　Example: His career as a pilot is in the balance, as his eyesight does not seem good enough.

　　7 Drive a hard bargain 极力讨价还价
　　To have the negotiating strength and skills to get the most advantageous price and conditions
　　Example: Amanda is negotiating the best price from the suppliers. She drives a hard bargain.

　　8 Ring a bell 看上去或听起来非常熟悉
　　To look, sound or seem familiar
　　Example: That face rings a bell, where have I seen him before?

　　9 Tighten one’s belt 节衣缩食
　　To cut down on spending because there is less income than before
　　Example: Now you are out of work, you’ll have to tighten your belt and give up buying new clothes and going out so often.