雅思口语题目解析第111期：Clothing

　　Do you think it is good for people buy expensive clothes? Why?

　　背景：人们买东西要看是否对口味是否有钱买

　　提出观点：我觉得还是更加节约一点，这样省下来的钱可以去投资别的。

　　原因1(解释为何要节约):时尚的保质期短，一旦买的衣服过时了，人们可能就不会再穿了。

　　原因2(解释投资别的东西):投资知识比投资物质的收益大。举例，去旅行比买衣服能够得到更多的愉悦和知识。

　　People have their own preference when it comes to fashion which satisfy both their taste and affordability. I believe it’s more economically wise not to spend exorbitant amount of money on clothing since such amount can be invested more efficiently. The first reason is fashion is mainly short-lived(短暂的). Once a certain type of clothing goes out of style(过时), it is likely to be left untouched for eternity(永远) in spite of only being worn for a few times. Imagine the exact same thing happens with dozens of other pieces in your closet and the amount of money you waste will add up(增加). Furthermore, it will be more beneficial to invest in experiences and knowledge rather than material items. Travel more and explore the world while you still can will bring you more pleasure and wisdom than a fashionable dress ever could.

　　Why do some people like shopping with friends?

　　提出观点：很多人愿意和朋友一起出去购物因为这样有好处。

　　原因1：购买的时候可以寻求建议➡同伴可以更加客观公正的看待要买的东西。

　　原因2：自己买买买停不下来的时候，朋友可以提醒。

　　结论：我更愿意和朋友一起去购物。

　　Plenty of people, including me, enjoy shopping with friends rather than by themselves because of some privileges(好处) they can’t find otherwise. People tend to seek advice(寻求建议) or ideas on the products or services when shopping. Hence, a companion(同伴) can provide you with more objective(客观的) and fairer remarks(评价) on the item you want to buy but are uncertain of, which is extremely helpful when it comes to fashion. Besides, it might be impossible for you to refrain(阻止) yourself from overspending and that’s where your co-shopper comes to your rescue(救助某人). Before they let you go over your budget, they make sure you are aware of the pros and cons. Thus, unless all my friends are occupied, I rarely go shopping alone.

　　Why people like shopping for clothes online?

　　背景：近些年，在线购物发展的越来越好。

　　原因1：在线购物省时间。➡可以节约路上的交通时间，也不需要费力气。

　　原因2：在线购物省钱。

　　原因3：在线购物选择多。

　　Online shopping, especially for apparel, has become a thriving(繁荣的) business in a past few years for good reasons. To begin with, buying online is incredibly time-saving. Instead of spending hours driving to your favorite malls to get some new clothes of the latest collection, your problem can be solved with only Internet connections and, of course, your fine taste in fashion. No energy is needed, either. Secondly, you always have best deals when subscribing(订购) to any online stores, which can save you tons of money that you don’t even notice. Some shops even offer exclusive promotions(提供独家折扣) for loyal customers, therefore, get ready for special treats. Lastly, you can easily switch from site to site to have even more choices without moving anything but your fingers.

　　What risks would take when shopping online? Why?

　　背景：事物有两面性，网购也有不好的地方。

　　提出观点1：很多网购的人会发现他们购买的产品或服务达不到预期。

　　支持观点1：最大的问题是，虚假广告中错误的颜色、材质等会误导消费者。

　　提出观点2: 消费者的售后服务无法保证。

　　结论：网购之前要仔细挑选。

　　Everything always has two sides and shopping online may not always prove to be the best choice. Many online shoppers have experienced unpleasant situations in which either products or service, or sometimes both, fell short of(比……差) their expectations. The most common problem is false advertisement(虚假广告) in terms of color, size or material which is profoundly disturbing since each person has a unique figure that suits some certain pieces of clothing. As a result, you don’t get what you pay for. In addition, unless you order on trustworthy online stores of well-known brands or the like, customer service can’t be guaranteed. It may take days or weeks until your concern is addressed or worse, forever. Therefore, be careful and selective(有选择的) before any purchase decision to avoid irksome(令人厌烦的) experience.

　　What is the different dress style between boys and girls?

　　提出观点：男孩和女孩的时尚品味不一样➡️男孩追求舒适，女孩追求样式和美观。

　　支持观点1：男孩喜欢参加户外活动，所以衣服更加吸汗、宽松、耐磨(举例……)

　　支持观点2：女孩比男孩更爱时尚，所以衣服更加多样、修身、时尚(举例……)

　　Needless to say, boys’ and girls’ taste in fashion is as different as chalk and cheese(形容两者完全不同) since the former looks for the ease of use while the latter is all for style and beauty. Due to their dynamic nature, most boys actively engage in outdoor games or physical activities such as gardening, roller skating and other sports. Hence, clothes that are sweat-absorbent(吸汗的), loose-fitting(宽松的) and hard-wearing(耐磨的) are often preferable to male youngsters. However, girls appear to develop a sense of style sooner than their counterparts(相对的人或物), therefore, their outfits are more diverse, form-fitting(修身的) and fashionable ranging from blouses, shirts, tank tops to mini dresses, skirts or culottes.

　　Do you like jewel?

　　喜欢，因为它们是配饰也是整体外观的搭配。

　　首先，珠宝种类成千上万，不论男女，都能够找到他们喜欢的类型(举例……)

　　其次，珠宝的材料有贵的也有便宜的，可以搭配各种外观，让人的服装更加丰富。

　　I love collecting tiny pieces of art like jewelries since they are not only accessories but perfect complements(补充) to your whole look. There are thousands of types and designs of jewelries for you to choose from so I bet everyone, regardless of(无论) genders, can find at least one item they love, from earrings, bracelets, necklaces to watches. The materials of which they are made also varied from luxurious ones such as silver, gold, diamond to more affordable and street-style ones like artificial stones, copper or other metals. Thus, they can go with different kinds of styles and if you do it right, they will make your outfit less boring and livelier.

　　Do you wear many jewels?

　　会佩戴珠宝，但是不会戴很多，因为简约即美。➡会考虑是否和服装搭配(举例，什么样的珠宝在什么时候用)

　　Even though I have a whole jewelry collection at home, I’ve never attempted to put on more than five pieces since I live with a motto(格言) “simplicity is the best”. I have a habit of(有……习惯) picking up eye-catching accessories whenever I come across(偶然发现) one but always consider carefully before matching them with my costume. For example, if I dress in an off-shoulder top, a simple choker is good enough to highlight my long neck. Other times when I tie my hair in a messy bun, I prefer a pair of sophisticated earrings such as hoop or feather ones to add more feminine and romantic vibes. But all in all, never exceed five at the same time.

　　Why some people wear a jewel for a long time?

　　分情况讨论：

　　大部分情况下，是因为珠宝有特殊意义(举例，代代相传，或者珠宝本来属于他们爱的人)。

　　或者只是习惯了佩戴那件珠宝懒得换了。

　　I suppose each has their own reasons. In most cases, if people get attached to(喜欢……) a certain piece of jewelries, there might be a story behind it. It could be a family heirloom(传家宝) that has been passed down generations to generations(代代相传) so it has a special meaning to the owner. Or it may belong to someone they hold dear(珍视) such as their spouse, parent or soulmate which can explain why they don’t want to take it off. Another reason is that they keep wearing the same jewel just out of habit(出于习惯). They get accustomed to(习惯于……) it after a while and are too lazy to change the new one so there it stays.