掌握Duolingo英语测试的“阅读，然后说话”部分

The Duolingo English Test is a convenient and affordable way to assess your English proficiency online. Unlike other standardized tests, the Duolingo English Test has a unique format that adapts to your level and skills. One of the most challenging and important parts of the test is the “Read, Then Speak” section, where you have to speak about a topic for 90 seconds after reading a prompt.

在本文中，我们将向您展示如何掌握这一部分，并提升您的对话和生产子得分。

We’ll cover:

• Understanding the “Read, Then Speak” Format
• 准备回答
• 构建您的回应
• 传递您的答案
• 增强你的回答
• 将样本问题和示范答案纳入其中
• 实践技巧和资源

Understanding the “Read, Then Speak” Format

The “Read, Then Speak” section is one of the four types of speaking tasks on the Duolingo English Test. It asks you to “Speak about the topic below for 90 seconds.”

对于这种题型，您将在屏幕上看到一个书面提示。您将有 20 秒的时间阅读提示并准备您的回答。然后，测试将自动进入录音屏幕，在那里您将有 90 秒的时间说出您的回答。在您说话时，您仍然可以看到提示。

提示通常会要求你谈论个人经历、意见或偏好。例如：

• 谈谈你最喜欢的餐馆。
• 描述一次你必须做出艰难决定的经历。
• 描述一个你喜欢的爱好。

提示还包括一些要点以指导你的回答。例如：

• 它在哪里？
• 它提供什么类型的食物？
• 你多久去那儿一次？
• 为什么是你最喜欢的？

你的回答将根据两个子分数进行评分：对话和生产。对话衡量你与问题的互动以及表达观点的能力。生产衡量你使用词汇和语法清晰准确地沟通的能力。

准备回答

成功应对的关键是迅速理解提示并在短时间内组织你的想法。以下是一些帮助你准备的策略：

• 仔细阅读提示并确定主要话题和子话题。例如，如果提示是“谈论你最喜欢的餐馆。”，主要话题是你最喜欢的餐馆，子话题是它在哪里，提供什么类型的食物，你多久去一次，以及为什么它是你最喜欢的。
• 想一个与主要话题相关的具体例子。例如，如果你最喜欢的餐馆是一家离你家很近的泰国餐馆，想想你和朋友或家人一起去那里的难忘时光。
• 用这些要点作为指导来构建你的回答。 例如，你可以以介绍你最喜欢的餐厅作为开头，然后按顺序讨论每个要点，最后以总结你的主要观点作为结尾。
• 使用20秒的准备时间有效。你可以找到一些关键词来帮助你记住你的要点。你也可以练习说第一句话来自信地开始。

构建你的回应

一个清晰且合乎逻辑的回应结构将帮助你顺利且连贯地提供答案。以下是一些帮助你构建回应结构的提示：

• 创建一个介绍、正文和结论。你的介绍应该简要介绍主要话题并陈述你的主要观点。你的正文应该通过详细讨论每个子话题来发展你的主要观点。你的结论应该总结你的主要观点并以最终评论结束。
• Use transition words and phrases to connect your ideas and sentences. For example, you can use words like “first”, “second”, “third”, “next”, “then”, “finally”, “also”, “however”, “for example”, “in conclusion”, etc.
• Address all parts of the prompt. Make sure you don’t skip or ignore any bullet points. If you don’t have anything to say about a subtopic, you can briefly acknowledge it and move on. For example, you can say “I don’t go there very often, but when I do, I always enjoy it.”
• 保持专注于主题。不要偏离话题或涉及无关细节。如果发现自己偏离了主题，请将自己带回要点和要点列表。

提供您的答案

您的交付同样重要。这是一些帮助您清晰流畅地传达答案的技巧：

• 说话自然清晰。使用正常的说话速度和音量。不要说得太快或太慢，声音不要太大或太小。发音要正确，避免含糊不清或口齿不清。
• 使用各种词汇和结构。不要一而再地重复相同的单词或句子。用同义词、反义词或改写法来表达相同的思想。运用多样化的词汇和语法结构来展示你的熟练程度和准确性。
• 管理好你的时间。你有 90 秒的时间来陈述你的回答，这足够涵盖提示和要点。不要讲得太长或太短。如果在时间结束前完成了回答，可以添加一些额外的细节或例子来阐述你的观点。如果时间不够，可以快速总结你的回答。
• 使用变化的语调和重音。不要用单调或平淡的声音说话。使用音调、音量和重音的变化来传达意义和情感。强调句子中的重要词语或短语。使用升降调来表示疑问句和陈述句。

增强您的答案

为了让你的答案脱颖而出并给评审员留下深刻印象，你可以使用一些策略来增强你的答案并展示你的对话技巧。 以下是一些实现方法：

• Use rhetorical questions. Rhetorical questions are questions that you ask yourself or the listener, but you don’t expect an answer. They are used to engage the listener, express your thoughts, or emphasize a point. For example, you can say “Who doesn’t love Thai food, right?” or “What could be better than that?”
• Use anecdotes or stories. Anecdotes or stories are short and interesting accounts of personal experiences or events. They are used to illustrate your point, provide examples, or add humor. For example, you can say “One time, I ordered the spiciest dish on the menu, and I regretted it so much. My mouth was on fire, and I had to drink three glasses of water to cool it down.”
• Use opinions or feelings. Opinions or feelings are your personal views or emotions about a topic. They are used to show your personality, perspective, or attitude. For example, you can say “I think Thai food is the best cuisine in the world.” or “I feel so happy and relaxed when I go to my favorite restaurant.”

一个示例问题和演示答案

To give you a better idea of how to apply the tips and strategies we’ve discussed, let’s look at a sample question and a demo answer for the “Read, Then Speak” section.

样本问题:

 

Discuss a time when you had to make a difficult decision.

What was the situation?

What choices were available to you?

Why did you make the decision you did?

 

示范答案:

Well, I’d say one of the toughest decisions I’ve ever had to make was figuring out where I wanted to go to college after I finished up high school. I had gotten accepted to a few different schools and it definitely wasn’t an easy choice to make.

Let’s see, first off, I should probably give you some background real quick on the different colleges I got into. There was this small liberal arts college pretty close to home that I applied to. It was a nice little school. Then there was this huge state university that was like 5 hours away – it was really big with tons of students. And last, I applied to this Ivy League school all the way on the other side of the country. I had worked really hard to get awesome grades and test scores in high school so I could have some good options to choose from.

So each school had their own pros and cons that I had to think about. The small college was nearby and I already knew some kids going there. But it didn’t have the big name like the Ivy League did. The state school was a lot more affordable but it was so big I worried I wouldn’t get enough personal attention from professors. And the Ivy League school was super prestigious, but way more competitive and expensive too.

After visiting all 3 campuses, I decided the small liberal arts college was the best option for me. I really liked the small class sizes and how tight-knit the community felt. They also gave me a great financial aid package that made it possible to afford. I knew I’d get to work closely with professors and get individualized attention there, and that was huge for me.

So in the end, I went with my gut telling me the small school was the right call. I didn’t want to pass up the chance to really get mentored and be part of a community just because the Ivy League name carried more weight. And I’m stoked with my choice – I’ve gotten to have experiences at this school I don’t think I would’ve had anywhere else. So for me, I’m happy with my decision.

练习提示和资源

The best way to improve your speaking skills and prepare for the “Read, Then Speak” section is to practice regularly and consistently. Here are some methods and resources to help you practice:

• 模拟测试环境。尽量重新创建实际测试的条件。使用带有网络摄像头和麦克风的电脑，找到一个安静舒适的地方进行测试。设置定时器，20秒阅读提示，90秒回答。录下自己并听自己的表现。识别你的优点和缺点，并努力改进它们。
• Use online resources. Many online resources can help you practice your speaking skills and prepare for the Duolingo English Test. For example, you can use the 官方DET网站 to learn more about the test format, scoring, and tips. You can also use our 多邻国英语测试练习题库to familiarize yourself with the test.

 

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