Part 3 主要问题类型

Part 3 Main Question Types

1. Basic information about part three

Duration: 4-5 minutes

Content:

One or Two main topics (sub-topics included)

4-5 question items each

2. General information about part three topics:

（没有时间看真题，就从以下几个方面去准备，话题以part two 为主） The importance of this topic (you & society)

Social phenomenon or controversial questions

The role of government

Changes (past and furture)

Differences (old-young, male-female, rural-urban)

Your personal feelings and opinions （大多数问题都会涉及个人观点）

4. Question types:

4.1. Comparing questions

4.1.1. Comparing languages （红色字体标注，至少记住三个） a. Comparative adjectives

e.g. Girls are more communicative than boys.

Girls are friendlier than boys.

b. Comparative adverbs

e.g. She takes part in the activities more frequently than the past. c. Using “more+noun.”

e.g. girls spend more time texting or chatting on the phone than boys do.

d. Using “more” to modify a verb

e.g. Girls often argue much more often than boys.

e. Using “similar (to)”

e.g. They have similar clothes’ styles.

4.1.2 Contrast language （红色字体标注，至少记住三个） a. Using different (from)

e.g. Girls are different from boys in term of hobbies.

b. Using the coordinating conj. “but”

e.g. Girls like conversation but boys like physical activities.

c. Using linking words such as “however, on the one hand… on the other hand”

e.g. Girls like gentle play; however, boys prefer rough play.

On the one hand girls are often talkative; on the other hand, boys are frequently silent.

d. Using subordinating conjunctions such as “while” and “whereas” e.g. Boys do physical things whereas/while girls like to gossip.

4.1.3. 对比问题举例

Do boys and girls have the same kind of friendships?

I think that girls tend to have more intense and verbal relationships than boys do. Boys often bond by doing physical things together, whereas girls like to gossip, and spend more time texting or chatting on the phone than boys do. Girls also argue much more often than boys, and they frequently change their alliances while boys are less obsessed with their friends. （注：紫色字体为”比较类” 语言，蓝色字体为”对比类”语言）

4.2. “Speculating” questions

4.2.1. Guessing about the future

“Speculating” language （至少记住三个相关表达）

I imagine / suppose / guess ...

... will + adverb (or, adverb + will) (adv.: probably, possibly) ... be (present tense) likely to ...

…may, might, could +base verb

I expect/hope ...

预测类问题举例：

What future developments do you think we will see concerning zoos? Zoos will probably be developed in the following ways. One change might relate to the constructions of zoos, I mean, the animals’ houses or the surroundings, which could be designed more suitble for the animals to live in, and also much bigger than the present zoos. So that guarantee the animals have more freedom than they do now.

4.2.2. Guessing something you don’t know

Language is more important than the content !!!! ( Don’t worry) Please relate the question to what you know, and what is happening in your country.

e.g. What impact has the global recession had on environmental issues? Well, it’s difficult for me to comment on the worldwide situation, but I can say that here in Spain it has meant that for many people, environmental issues have become less pressing than everyday concerns such as paying the mortgage and keeping one’s job. In general I think that people are finding it difficult to address environmental issues as the solutions are often quite costly.

拖延战术

评价问题: “That is a very difficult/interesting/tricky… question…” 说出想法:

“Umm,... let me think about that.”

让考官重复问题：

You can ask the examiner, “Would you mind putting it in another way?”/“Excuse me, could you please rephrase XXX? ” 额外补充：

This is a bit tricky you know, because I don’t usually…,but let me see… I’m not quite sure about that, but from my own observation,…

I’m not quite familiar with this, but let me guess…

I think it depends, for people like me…, and for others…

This is rather a big topic; so, let me first take myself as an example…

4.3. “Evaluating”Questions

以Do you think… / How do you think…/What do you think…/Why do you think… 开头的问题, 或者以“What’s your opinion?”or “Would you agree or disagree？”结尾的问题。

“Evaluating” languages（至少要记住三个相关表达）:

1. In my view,…

2. To be honest, I think...

3. I’m not sure what I think about that…

4. Well, on the whole, I tend to agree that…

5. I think ...

6. I believe ...

7. I feel ...

8. Personally, I (think, believe, feel) ...

9. I tend to + (think, feel, believe) that ...

10. In my opinion, ...

11. I've always + (thought/believed/felt) that ...

12. I definitely agree…

13. I strongly feel…

14. I firmly believe…

15. I really believe…

观点评估类问题举例

Some people say that old buildings are an important part of history. Would you agree or disagree with this view?

I would definitely agree with this view, because I think that old buildings are a reminder of important parts of history. Their materials, construction, style and even layout can help us to learn more about how previous generations lived in a way that museums and books cannot. So in my opinion , old buildings are almost like individual, living museums that everyone can enjoy, appreciate and learn from. I strongly feel that they should be preserved and protected for future generations.

4.4. Problem questions

Identify problems:

There’re a lot of problems with XX.

One major concern is…

The biggest problem is…

Most people believe that XX is the main problem

4.4.1. Language about causes and problems

…is due to…

…is the result of…

One of the main causes of this is…

This is because…

One reason for this is…

4.4.2 Language about results or effects

…leads to…

…causes…

…results in…

Therefore…

As a results,…

4.4.3 Language about solutions

One possible solution is to…

A way of dealing with this is…

This could be solved by…

I'd .... (suggest, recommend, say, tell him/her/them) ....

Maybe/perhaps/possibly ... + could / should ...

It might/may help if ....+ past tense form of verb

It would probably + (be a good idea, be useful, help) if + past tense form of verb / I .... (suggest, recommend, say) ....

“问题”类型题举例：

What do you think are the main causes of lateness?

I suppose it’s mainly caused by disorganisation and bad habits. But occasionally it is as a result of external factors which are beyond an individual’s control, such as a particularly bad traffic jam, or an unfortunate set of circumstances which have contributed to the lateness. However I think that persistent lateness is really just due to poor planning and personal organisation.

“解决问题”类型题举例：

What can be done about lateness?

I think a potential solution obviously lies in gaining some time management skills, in addition to making a real effort to become organised such as using a diary, whether that’s online or even an old fashioned type diary. It’s amazing what a difference writing things in a diary can make! Another way of dealing with this is to use a mobile phone or blackberry type device to schedule your appointments, meetings and so on.

5. 小结

Three stages preparation in Part 3

① 熟悉题型，了解考官出题思路，掌握答题方式，熟悉框架。 ② 锻炼拓展思维技巧，流畅语言表达，培养灵活的基本应对。 ③ 深入了解生活知识，在各个领域可以做到侃侃而谈，有成熟的见解和思路。