雅思口語每周一題——藝術

　　藝術話題今年第一次出現在了雅思口語的第一部分，題目包括是否喜歡藝術，是不是經常去藝術館、博物館什么的。從過去的一年來看，雅思考題的確越來越多的涉及到藝術領域，從繪畫到藝術品，到藝術活動，再到博物館、音樂廳。其實題目在老外看來很普通，可對我們來講挑戰很大，一是語言資源上的，一是生活經歷上的。考試的時候當然可以實話實說，不喜歡就是不喜歡，不去就是不去，只要在給出否定的答案后再加點小小的解釋和闡述就好了（可參考下面列的答案）；考試之外如果有時間的話真應該去這些地方看看。

　　1. Do you like art (e.g. painting?

　　別忘了“答案+1”！

　　No, I’m not really artistic. But I do like more physical type of art like drama, dance or martial arts.

　　No, I’m not that fond of art. I was never any good at it. I’m more of a sports person actually, basketball, jogging, that sort of thing.

　　2. Do you often go to art gallery or museum?

　　估計好幾年沒去了吧？

　　No, I haven't been to one for years. My dad was a museum lover and took me to lots when I was a kid.

　　Not very often.... they are quite boring usually, just the fact you have to be quiet, not touch anything, and read those tiny little notes about each thing.

　　3. In you childhood, what experience of art did you have?

　　題目讓人崩潰，想想好像只參加過合唱團什么的，還出過板報，不知道算不算藝術。

　　When I was in primary school, I used to draw a lot. Not to brag, I could draw anything. I was best at still life.

　　Hardly any. I was kind of a bookworm. I was not very much into art. I spent most of my time working on maths and physics problems.

　　4. What art form were you best at?

　　Photography. I can take excellent pictures.

　　None. I’m not really artistic, nor musical. I’m more of an outdoors type. 其實自己連outdoors type都不是，整天上班...周末上課...

　　5. Do you think it’s important to keep art in school?

　　Yes, art must stay in schools without question. It is a great way to vent feelings and express ideas and views. I could not imagine a school not offering art to its students.

　　Sure. Art isn't just about art. Art is a creative skill. It's a thinking process that can be used in all areas in one’s life. It teaches one to think outside the box, to search for alternative solutions and to dare to try something different.

　　的確是很需要（也沒啥理由），想起在盧浮宮參觀的時候，看到一些法國小學生盤腿坐在地上，聽老師講解名畫，藝術課搬到盧浮宮去上了，看來什么都要從娃娃抓起呀！