一、重要性
搭配题是选择题的一种变形。在雅思听力中，搭配题所占的比例并不大，也不是每一次考试都考到，但是考的时候一定是连续的4题以上，最多的是连续7题。曾经在2010年1月9日的考试中有2个section都考到了这种题型，也就是一共有11题。总的来看搭配题所占比例为6.4%，也就是平均考2.5题(40题中)左右。这种题型是希望拿高分的同学必不可少的一关。
二、难点及应对
·阅读速度
既然搭配题是选择题的一种变题，第一个难点自然和选择题类似。对于如何在有限的考试时间看明白大量的信息，是所有考生在考雅思听力所必须面临的一道难关。
如剑6 Test 1 Section 2
Questions 11-16
What change has been made to each part of the theatre?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 11-16.
RIVENDEN CITY THEATRE
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A doubled in number
B given separate entrance
C reduced in number
D increased in size
E replaced
F strengthened
G temporarily closed |
Part of the theatre
11 box office ………………………..
12 shop ………………………..
13 ordinary seats ………………………..
14 seats for wheelchair users ………………………..
15 lifts ………………………..
16 dressing rooms ………………………..
通过这道题，我们发现一共6道搭配题，总共需要阅读字数不过才30多个字，许多人就会有疑问了，这些怎么可能看不完呢?这里我们要注意：对于搭配题的最大难度不是在能不能看完这些信息，而是如何能够找到这些信息的关键点，以及内部联系。因此，建议考生在审题的时候一定要仔细阅读选项，并且如果可能的话将选项进行适度的解释，也就是在选项旁标注中文或者符号，这个步骤我称之为：译。如这边选项中的7个选项分别为：2倍、分开的入口、数字减少、空间扩大、替换、加固、临时关门。
再如剑7 Test 1 Section 2
Questions 17-20
What does the speaker say about the following items?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 17-20.
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A They are provided in all tents.
B They are found in central areas of the campsite.
C They are available on request. |
17 barbecues ………………………..
18 toys ………………………..
19 cool boxes ………………………..
20 mops and buckets ………………………..
此题选项较少，因此对于阅读速度要求并不是很高，但是分析清楚选项，我们会发现三个选项的重点为：在帐篷内、在中间、按要求。
·语速
搭配题的语速往往较快，并且每题的答案出现的位置较近，因此很有可能在听力的过程中听漏信息。提醒考生在平时的练习中应该刻意去练习对于语速较快的内容的把握。值得我们注意的是在搭配题中，题干信息往往并不是很多，并且会在听力材料中读出来。
如剑7 Test 1 Section 2的文字答案：
When it comes to our tents, these are equipped to the highest standard. We really do think of every essential detail. From an oven and cooking rings fuelled by bottled gas, to mirrors in the bedroom areas. If you don't want to cook indoors, you can borrow a barbecue if you ask in advance for one to be made available, and there's even a picnic blanket to sit on outside your tent. Inside, a box of games and toys can be found, and children's tents can be hired if required. All tents have a fridge, and if you want to spend the day on the beach, for example, ask for a specially designed PS Camping cool box, which will keep your food and drinks chilled. There are excellent washing facilities at all our sites, with washing machines and clothes lines in the central areas, along with mops and buckets in case your tent needs cleaning during your stay. All sites have a cafe and/or a shop for those who'd rather ‘eat in’ than dine at a local restaurant.
