雅思口ivado part2的卡片题里,”Describe a famous person you are interested in” 算是个高频话题了。这题不难,但想拿高分,光说个名字再背一段百度百科可不行。考官想听的是你自己的想法,是你为什么对这个人感兴趣,而不是在考你记人名和生平事迹的能力。
咱们今天就聊聊这个话题该怎么准备。我会给你一个完整的范文,但更重要的是,我会拆解给你看,这个范文是怎么想出来的,每个部分说了什么,为什么要这么说。这样你才能举一反三,不管遇到谁,都能聊得起来。
第一步:选谁?
拿到这个话题,你第一个念头是谁?马云?姚明?还是哪个流量明星?
选谁都行,真的。考官不关心你喜欢的是科学家还是演员。他们关心的是你能不能围绕这个人,流利、有逻辑地把话说清楚。
不过,选人还是有点小技巧的:
- 选你真正了解的。 这样你才有话说,才不容易在考场上因为紧张而忘词。你肚子里有货,说起来才会有底气。别为了显得自己有深度,硬去选个自己只知道名字的物理学家,结果连他的理论是啥都说不清,那就尴尬了。
- 选个有点故事的人。 这个人的经历最好有点波折,或者他的某个品质特别突出。这样一来,你的答案才会有血有肉,听起来不像是干巴巴的人物介绍。比如,一个白手起家的企业家,一个克服伤病重回赛场的运动员,都比一个一帆风顺的“人生赢家”更有得聊。
- 选个能引发你个人思考的人。 雅思口语,尤其是Part 2和Part 3,很看重你有没有自己的想法。所以,这个人最好能让你联想到自己的生活、学习或者工作。这样,你不仅能展示你的语言能力,还能展示你的思考深度。
基于这几点,我今天选的人是苏轼,也就是苏东坡。
你可能会说,选个古人,是不是有点冒险?会不会太难了?
其实不会。首先,苏轼在中国家喻户晓,他的很多故事和诗词我们从小就接触,所以不愁没素材。其次,他的人生经历起起伏伏,很有戏剧性,特别适合拿来讲故事。最关键的是,他的人生态度,那种豁达和乐观,对我们现代人有很大的启发意义。这就很容易引申到个人感受和思考,让你的答案更有深度。
第二步:搭建框架
选好人之后,别急着开口说。先花个一分钟,在脑子里或者草稿纸上列个提纲。Part 2的话题卡通常会给你几个小问题作为提示,比如:
- Who this person is
- How you know about this person
- What this person is famous for
- And explain why you are interested in this person
你就跟着这几个问题走,把你的答案分成几个部分。这样能保证你的回答有逻辑,不会说着说着就跑偏了。
我的思路是这样的:
- 他是谁? 直接点明身份。苏轼,诗人、散文家、书法家,北宋的文学家。一句话讲清楚。
- 怎么知道他的? 这个可以从个人经历入手。可以说,上学时课本里学的。这是最真实、最普遍的途径,也容易让考官产生共鸣。
- 他为什么出名? 这部分是重点。不能只干巴巴地说“他写了很多诗”。要具体。可以举一两个他最有名的作品,比如《赤壁赋》,或者说说他的“东坡肉”这种趣闻轶事。这能让人物形象更丰满。另外,他的乐观精神也是他“出名”的原因之一。
- 为什么你对他感兴趣? 这是核心。也是最能体现你个人想法的地方。我会把重点放在他的人生态度上。一个才华横溢的人,一生却屡遭贬谪,但他没有消沉,反而在逆境中活出了精彩。这种精神力量,是我最欣赏的,也是最想聊的。
你看,这么一梳理,整个答案的骨架就出来了。接下来就是往里面填肉,把它说成一段完整、流畅的话。
第三步:组织语言,讲个故事
现在,我们把上面的框架变成一个完整的Part 2答案。记住,你不是在做报告,你是在跟一个人聊天。所以,语气要自然,多用一些简单的、口语化的表达。
(下面是范文部分,你可以想象自己就是坐在考官对面的考生)
Okay, so I’d like to talk about a historical figure that I find really fascinating. His name is Su Shi, but he is more commonly known by his literary name, Su Dongpo.
He was a prominent figure in Chinese history, living during the Song Dynasty, which was about a thousand years ago. He was a true polymath – a writer, a poet, a painter, a calligrapher, and even a statesman. It’s hard to put him in just one box.
I first learned about him, like most Chinese students, from our textbooks in middle school. We had to recite his poems and essays. At that time, to be honest, I just saw him as another historical figure I had to study for exams. I knew his works were famous, but I didn’t really connect with him on a personal level.
It wasn’t until I grew older and started reading more about his life story that I became genuinely interested in him. What makes him so famous isn’t just his literary achievements, although they are incredible. Many people can recite his lines like “大江东去,浪淘尽,千古风流人物” (The great river flows east, washing away all heroes of the ages). His influence on Chinese literature is immense. But beyond that, he’s also known for his personality and his attitude towards life. For instance, there’s a famous dish called Dongpo Pork, which is named after him. Legend says he invented it while he was living in exile. This little story shows that he wasn’t just a serious scholar; he was a man who loved life and knew how to find joy even in difficult situations.
And that leads to the main reason why I’m so drawn to him. It’s his resilience and optimism. His political career was a series of ups and downs. He was very talented and outspoken, which made him a target for his political rivals. As a result, he was exiled to remote, undeveloped parts of China multiple times. For anyone, this would be a devastating blow. Imagine being a high-ranking official in the capital one day, and the next you’re sent to a deserted island with poor living conditions.
But Su Dongpo’s reaction was extraordinary. Instead of complaining or falling into despair, he embraced his new life. In every place he was sent, he made friends with the local people, helped them with farming, and continued to create amazing art and literature. Some of his most famous works were actually written during his periods of exile. He found beauty in the simplest things and never lost his sense of humor. He famously wrote, “竹杖芒鞋轻胜马,谁怕?一蓑烟雨任平生” (A bamboo cane and straw sandals are lighter than a horse, who’s afraid? I can walk through a misty rain for the rest of my life). This line perfectly captures his spirit – a kind of unshakeable optimism in the face of adversity.
This attitude is incredibly inspiring to me. In our modern lives, we also face a lot of pressure and setbacks, whether it’s in our studies, our careers, or our personal lives. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and discouraged. But when I think of Su Dongpo, I’m reminded that the external environment doesn’t have to define our inner state of mind. His story taught me that true strength isn’t about never falling down; it’s about being able to find happiness and meaning no matter what circumstances you’re in. He showed me that you can maintain your dignity and your passion for life even when things are tough. That’s a powerful lesson, and that’s why he is more than just a poet to me. He feels like a friend, a mentor, from a thousand years ago.
第四步:范文拆解与语言点
讲完了,我们来复盘一下。这个答案为什么还不错?
- 结构清晰: 严格按照“是谁-怎么认识-为什么出名-为什么我感兴趣”的逻辑线展开。每一部分过渡自然,没有东拉西扯。
- 内容充实: 不仅仅是简单的事实罗列。比如,说到他出名,我提到了具体的诗句(虽然没念全,但提到了),还讲了“东坡肉”的趣闻。这让人物形象立刻变得生动起来。
- 个人情感真挚: 答案的重点落在了“为什么感兴趣”上。我花了大段篇幅来解释他的人生态度如何启发了我,并且联系到了现代人的生活压力。这种真情实感的流露,比任何华丽的辞藻都更能打动考官。
- 语言自然流畅: 我用了一些口语化的表达,比如 “to be honest”, “it’s hard to put him in just one box”, “that leads to the main reason why…”。这些词句能让你的回答听起来不那么像背稿子,更像是在自然地聊天。
可以借鉴的词汇和句型:
- 介绍人物:
- I’d like to talk about a historical figure that I find really fascinating.
- He was a prominent figure in Chinese history.
- He was a true polymath – a writer, a poet… (polymath 指博学的人)
- 讲述故事:
- It wasn’t until I grew older that I became genuinely interested in him.
- What makes him so famous isn’t just… but also…
- His political career was a series of ups and downs.
- 表达个人观点和感受:
- And that leads to the main reason why I’m so drawn to him.
- It’s his resilience and optimism. (resilience 指韧性、恢复力)
- His reaction was extraordinary.
- This attitude is incredibly inspiring to me.
- His story taught me that…
- That’s a powerful lesson.
你看,整个过程其实就是一个“选人-搭框架-填内容-说出来”的过程。你完全可以套用这个思路去准备任何一个你感兴趣的名人。记住,雅思口语考的是沟通能力,不是知识竞赛。真实、有逻辑、有个人想法,这才是拿高分的关键。

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