三、如何对比
我们注意到,用分类法回答中国类的题目时,需要将两类人进行对比。因此,回答好这类题目,我们还要解决一个问题,那就是如何进行对比。对比的方法有很多种,最简单但最有效的方法就是使用对比句型。我们先来看一些对比句型:
a) A…, but B….
b) While A is…, B is ….
c) On one hand, A….. On the other hand, B….
d) A…. On the contrary, B….
e) A…. In contrast, B….
f) A…. However, B….
掌握以上对比句型,可以帮助大家在回答对比类的题目时更有结构性,也更容易拿高分。我们来看一道关于电影的题目:What is the most popular kind of film in China? 显然,根据以上分析,这题属于中国类的题目,适合用分类法进行回答,并用上相应的对比句型。我们可以这样回答:Some people like peony, our national flower. In contrast, others may find rose very beautiful.
同样地,对于What is the most popular pet in China? 这样的题,我们也可以用同样的方法回答,如:You know, China has a large population, so we can’t be too generalized. While most people prefer raising dog or cat, a few people may choose animals like bird or fish.
四、如何引入对比
最后,我们讨论一下应如何引入对比。直接说出分类中的对比,不免有些唐突,加上一句引入语能使回答听起来更加自然。下面是一些可以用来引入对比的句子:
a) Well, it depends.
b) I think it all depends.
c) Well, choices are divided.
d) You know, China has a large population, so we cannot be too generalized.
e) There is a difference in preference between A and B.
f) It may sound too absolute if I don’t go into classification.
雅思口语Part1中有这样一题:Do Chinese people like changing their names?同样地,不同人有不同的喜好,因此我们可以这样回答:
I think it all depends. Most people in China don’t like changing their names. However, some of them prefer doing that.
五、注意
回答中国类题目时,我们应注意:虽然大部分中国类题目都可以用分类法回答,但也不是所有题目都可以。例如以下题目:
In China, do women change their names when they get married?
What are the characteristics of schools in China?
What kinds of majors are available in China?
回答这种中国类的题目,则要求考生用自己的观点回答,不可盲目分类。
以上对雅思口语Part1中国类题目进行了一个梳理,并分析了回答这种题目的方法和技巧。回答这类题目时,应适当地运用分类法,增加回答的客观性。当然,这类题目有很多,远远超过以上所举的例子。但是,只要记住运用分类法的规则,碰上类似的题,不管是难是易,我们都可以回答地游刃有余。