三、如何對比
我們注意到,用分類法回答中國類的題目時,需要將兩類人進行對比。因此,回答好這類題目,我們還要解決一個問題,那就是如何進行對比。對比的方法有很多種,最簡單但最有效的方法就是使用對比句型。我們先來看一些對比句型:
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...
掌握以上對比句型,可以幫助大家在回答對比類的題目時更有結構性,也更容易拿高分。我們來看一道關于電影的題目:What is the most popular kind of film in China? 顯然,根據以上分析,這題屬于中國類的題目,適合用分類法進行回答,并用上相應的對比句型。我們可以這樣回答:Some people like peony, our national flower. In contrast, others may find rose very beautiful.
同樣地,對于What is the most popular pet in China? 這樣的題,我們也可以用同樣的方法回答,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、如何引入對比
最后,我們討論一下應如何引入對比。直接說出分類中的對比,不免有些唐突,加上一句引入語能使回答聽起來更加自然。下面是一些可以用來引入對比的句子:
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.
雅思口語Part1中有這樣一題:Do Chinese people like changing their names? 同樣地,不同人有不同的喜好,因此我們可以這樣回答:
I think it all depends. Most people in China don't like changing their names. However, some of them prefer doing that.