“通用论点”到底是什么?对于它的理解有两种:一种是各个话题间自由使用的语句,另一种是仅一类话题中通用的论断性语句。以下朗阁海外考试研究中心将主要论述后者。
首先,能作为通用论点的语句在语法上应该是具备高分潜质的。
1. 复合从句
① What is meant by this is that each individual must be aware of the impact he or she has on the world and their unique part to play in this world.
一个名词性从句作主语。整个句子是个“复合复杂”句。
② What will happen is that technology will not replace teachers.
2. 倒装句
① Only by further developing the way in which we manage our societies can we make sure that those currently not in control of globalization
倒装句式。雅思作文其中一个要求就是考生能运用不同的句式表达,能记住这样稍微复杂的倒装句式,作文会上一个层次。
3. 连接性佳
What is needed, therefore, is education.
这句话的逻辑关系性紧凑,文章衔接非常自然通畅。
其次,语感优美。
① The core of the conflicts in the contemporary society is rooted in the growing population and a changing economy. 对称押韵的句式用法
② I do not believe it is the best or only way to protect the environment; in fact, it is only a small part of what is needed in a global initiative.
再次,具有代表性。
① The teacher will have to stimulate the minds and bring out the creativity in his or her students. (教育类)
② Many argue that the costs of globalization are too high. (全球化)
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题目:Environmental hazards are often too great for particular countries or individuals to tackle. We have arrived at a point in time where the only way to lessen environmental problems is at an international level.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
节选一:…However, although I respect the aims of the international community to resolve the issue of environmental pollution and support their cause, I do not believe it is the best or only way to protect the environment; in fact, it is only a small part of what is needed in a global initiative…
节选二:...Historic buildings are vital for our prospective future. These assets need protection. We cannot afford to lose the physical materials, ideas, skills and understanding of our past….
所谓的通用类论点其实可以被算作是一种夺取高分的“捷径”,其主要作用在于可以帮助考生在短时间内迅速抓住每个话题的中心论点和基本精髓。但朗阁海外考试研究中心提醒考生们对通用论点也要保持清醒的头脑,紧紧依靠对此类语句的机械记忆来得高分不是雅思写作备考的题中之义,是不科学的。此类语句的主要作用在于示范和模仿,而非盲目的崇拜和套用。