雅思口语练习：圣诞节的7个习俗 新航道John：口语要回答多长(下)

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雅思口语练习：圣诞节的7个习俗

Christmas is one of the most beautiful holidays of all time. It is the day when God's son was born on earth. Hence, this day is sacred for all Christians around the world. The Christmas season gives rise to a number of Christmas traditions that come along. Here are a few of them that are celebrated with zest and enthusia* worldwide for centuries.

Preparation of the Christmas cake:

This was an English tradition which started centuries ago. On Christmas eve, plum porridge was served to the people. As years passed, various other things like dry fruits, honey and spices were used. Soon this porridge got replaced with the Christmas cake. Christmas cakes are made using eggs, butter, confections, fruits, etc. Today a Christmas cake is an integral part of a Christmas menu.

Sending gifts to loved ones:

This tradition comes from the story of the three wise men who got gifts for baby Jesus on Christmas. Every Christmas, gifts are exchanged among loved ones, especially children. The story of Santa Claus also comes from this tradition.

Decorating the Christmas tree:

This refers to the tradition of decorating a pine tree using lights, tinsels, garlands, ornaments, candy canes, etc. Today, a Christmas tree is an indispensable part of Christmas celebration.

Lighting up the Christmas candle:

This refers to the tradition of placing a lighted candle outside houses during the Christmas season. A candle signifies hope as it brings light even to the darkest room. In the earlier times, when Christians were persecuted, they were not allowed to practice prayers. Hence, a single candle used to be placed outside the house as a sign that Christian prayers were being conducted inside.

Singing Christmas carols:

It refers to the age-old custom of enchanting a number of traditional Christmas songs during the Christmas season. It adds to the joy and fun to the atmosphere. Different Christmas hymns or carols like The First Noel, Jingle Bells, Joy to the world, etc are sung every Christmas as a part of the Christmas celebration.

Making of Cribs:

This is yet another age-old tradition of Christmas. A crib refers to the Nativity Scene that is prepared using *all statues. The first crib ever was made outside a church of St. Francis of Assisi for children to show them how the Nativity scene was like. Since then, this tradition became very popular.

Distributing Christmas candies:

This is one of the most wonderful traditions of all. Christmas candies are distributed to neighbors during the Yuletide season. On the day of Christmas, all misunderstandings and grudges are forgotten and the community comes together to celebrate the birth of Christ.

These traditions have been carried out for decades, yet they are celebrated with more and more exuberance each year. The level of excitement has never gone down. It just keeps getting better and better with time.

新航道John：口语要回答多长(下)

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Part Three

In part three of the interview, the interviewer asks you questions about topics broadly related to the topic on your card in part two. For instance, if your part two card asked you to talk about a book, then in part three of the interview the interview might ask you what kind of books Chinese people like to read, and why, or what kind of book you would write if you had the opportunity.

Because the questions in part three are broader, they often require a longer answer. As a general rule, you should say as much as you are able to for the questions in part three. Don't worry if the interview stops you, as it just means that he or she wants to move on.

Expanding Your Answers

The biggest challenge for most students in the interview, particularly in part three, is expanding their answers. If you find that this is a challenge for you, one effective strategy is to ask yourself some questions in your mind to help you think up things to say. For example:

"Why is that?" "How does this make you feel?" "What might other people think?" (Would they agree with me, or have a different opinion?)

Often, if you don't give enough information in your answer, the interviewer will be forced to ask you these questions, so why not ask yourself first? You'll be able to extend your answer, and the interviewer will be very impressed.

(John Gordon 北京 学校副校长，雅思口语首席主讲)

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