雅思口语 Part 2&3 - [保留题目] - 喜欢种植植物的人

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Part 2

Describe a person you know who loves to grow plants (e.g vegetables /fruits/flowers etc.)

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Who this person is

What he/she grows

Where he/she grows those vegetables/fruits

参考答案1

Well, the person who immediately comes to mind is my aunt, who is absolutely devoted to growing all kinds of plants. She lives in a small suburban town, and although her house isn’t particularly big, the entire place feels like a green sanctuary because of the way she has transformed every corner into a space for nurturing life.

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comes to mind [kʌmz tə maɪnd] 动词短语想到，浮现在脑海

devoted [dɪˈvəʊtɪd] adj. 全身心投入的，热衷于

nurturing life [ˈnɜːtʃərɪŋ laɪf] 动词短语培养生命

suburban adj. [səˈbɜːbən] 郊区的

sanctuary noun [ˈsæŋktʃʊəri] 避难所；圣地

She mainly grows organic vegetables and herbs—things like cherry tomatoes courgettes [kɔːˈʒet] basil, rosemary, and occasionally strawberries. She also loves flowers, particularly hydrangeas [haɪˈdreɪndʒə] and peonies, which make her garden look genuinely picturesque in the summer. What impresses me most is that she manages to grow everything with minimal equipment; she simply relies on patience, observation, and a bit of ingenuity.

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cherry tomato [ˈtʃeri təˈmeɪtəʊ] noun 樱桃番茄

courgette [kɔːˈʒet] [C] noun 西葫芦（英式）

basil [ˈbeɪzl] noun 罗勒

rosemary [ˈrəʊzməri] noun 迷迭香

hydrangea [haɪˈdreɪndʒə] [C] noun 绣球花

peony [ˈpiːəni] [C] noun 牡丹

picturesque [ˌpɪktʃəˈresk] adj. 如画的，美丽的

minimal equipment [ˈmɪnɪməl ɪˈkwɪpmənt] 名词短语最少的设备

Most of her plants are grown in her back garden, which she has divided into several neat plots. But because she constantly experiments, she also uses her balcony and even the windowsills indoors to grow seedlings. To her, every available patch of sunlight is an opportunity to grow something new.

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neat plot noun 整齐的种植地块

windowsill [ˈwɪndəʊsɪl] [C] noun 窗台

grow seedlings [ɡrəʊ ˈsiːdlɪŋz] 动词短语种植幼苗

patch of sunlight [pætʃ əv ˈsʌnlaɪt] noun 一片阳光照射的地方

I genuinely admire her because gardening is not just a hobby for her—it’s a form of mindfulness. Whenever I visit, she always tells me that nurturing a plant from a tiny seed to a mature vegetable is one of the most grounding experiences in life. And to be honest, every time I taste the food she grows, I feel she’s absolutely right.

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grounding experiences [ˈɡraʊndɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz] 名词短语让人踏实的经历

实地经验：指在实际工作或生活中获得的经验和知识，与理论知识相对应。

参考答案2

我的录音

Well, the person who immediately comes to mind is my dad, who absolutely loves growing plants. He isn’t a professional gardener or anything, but he enjoys it so much that our home has slowly turned into a small, green world of its own. Even though our place isn’t very big, he makes the most of every little space.

He mainly grows easy vegetables and herbs, such as tomatoes, spring onions, lettuce, mint, and sometimes a few strawberries. He also enjoys planting flowers like sunflowers and roses, which brighten up the whole garden in the summer. What I find most impressive is that he doesn’t rely on fancy tools—he just uses simple equipment, good soil, and lots of patience.

Expressions

comes to mind 想到

loves growing 喜欢种植

green world 小小绿色天地

easy vegetables 简单好种的蔬菜

spring onion 小葱

lettuce 生菜

mint 薄荷

Most of his plants are in our backyard, which he has organised into several small areas. But because he likes trying new things, he also uses the balcony and sometimes even the windowsills to grow small plants. For him, any place that gets a bit of sunshine can become a spot for growing something.

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backyard 后院

balcony 阳台

windowsill 窗台

small plants 小植物

I really admire my dad for this. For him, planting isn’t just a hobby—it helps him relax. He always says that watching a small seed grow into a healthy plant makes him feel calm and proud. And honestly, whenever I eat the vegetables he grows, I feel he’s completely right.

Part3

What do you think of being a farmer?

我的答案

I have enormous respect for farmers. Their work is demanding both physically and mentally, and it requires knowledge that goes far beyond simply planting seeds. Modern farmers must understand soil science, climate patterns, machinery, and even market trends. Despite the challenges, I think farming is incredibly meaningful because it sustains communities and forms the backbone of any society. Without farmers, none of us would have access to fresh, reliable food.

soil science [sɔɪl ˈsaɪəns] 名词土壤学

climate patterns [ˈklaɪmət ˈpætnz] 名词 气候模式

machinery [məˈʃiːnəri] 名词机械，机械设备

backbone [ˈbækbəʊn] noun 骨干，支柱

Are there many people growing their own vegetables now?

我的答案

Yes, absolutely. In recent years there has been a noticeable shift, especially in urban areas, where people are more conscious about sustainability and food safety. Many families now use balconies, rooftop spaces, or community gardens to grow small quantities of vegetables. Although it’s not on a commercial scale, this trend reflects a growing desire to reconnect with nature and reduce reliance on mass-produced food.

food safety [fuːd ˈseɪfti] 名词食品安全

food security [fuːd sɪˈkjʊərəti] 名词粮食安全（可区分：food safety 偏向食品是否安全可食，food security 偏向是否有足够食物供应）

rooftop spaces [ˈruːftɒp speɪsɪz] 名词屋顶空地

mass-produced food [mæs prəˈdjuːst fuːd] 名词大规模生产的食品

Do you think it is good to let kids know how to plant?

我的答案

Definitely. Teaching children how to plant is a highly valuable educational experience. It helps them understand where food actually comes from, which is often overlooked in modern life. It also teaches patience, responsibility, and respect for the environment. On top of that, gardening encourages children to spend more time outdoors instead of staring at screens, and this is really good for their physical and mental health.

overlooked adj. 被忽视的

on top of … 此外，除了……之外

语气自然，用来增加一个“额外的理由”

它比 moreover / furthermore 更口语、更自然。

be glued to screens 盯着屏幕不放；一直看手机/电脑/平板

Gardening = 在花园或户外进行种植和照料植物的活动。

What are the differences between traditional and modern agriculture?

我的答案

The differences are quite significant. Traditional agriculture tends to rely more on manual labour, natural fertilisers, and local knowledge passed down through generations. It is usually small-scale and more environmentally harmonious, but often less efficient.

Modern agriculture, on the other hand, is highly mechanised and technology-driven. Farmers now use automated machinery, data analytics, satellite monitoring, and genetically improved crops to maximise productivity. While this dramatically increases output, it sometimes raises concerns about environmental impact and biodiversity. Ultimately, each approach has its strengths, and the challenge today is finding a balance that ensures both efficiency and sustainability.