# 5 Methods to Develop Answers in IELTS Part 3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Fspx4fXFQM
Translation: zh-CN

[00:00] Part three of the IELTS test is more like a discussion.
  雅思考试的第三部分更像是一场讨论。

[00:05] The examiner asks you questions to find out your opinions, and then they ask you follow-up questions based on what you've said.
  考官会问你一些问题来了解你的观点，然后根据你所说的内容提出后续问题。

[00:13] I want to give you five methods you can use to give smarter, clearer, and higher-scoring answers.
  我想给你五种方法，你可以用它们来给出更聪明、更清晰、得分更高的答案。

[00:20] And at the end, I'll be teaching you the two most useful English words for the IELTS test.
  最后，我会教你雅思考试中最有用的两个英语单词。

[00:30] Method one, the R E E method.
  方法一，R E E 方法。

[00:33] The R E E method stands for respond, elaborate, example.
  R E E 方法代表回应、阐述、举例。

[00:37] Here's what you do.
  具体做法如下。

[00:41] First, you respond.
  首先，你进行回应。

[00:43] You directly respond to the question with your opinion.
  你直接用自己的观点回应问题。

[00:46] This can be short, even just a one or two words like yes, no, I agree, sometimes.
  这可以很短，甚至只是一两个词，比如是的、不是、我同意、有时候。

[00:51] Then you elaborate.
  然后你进行阐述。

[00:54] Elaborate by explaining your thinking in more detail.
  通过更详细地解释你的想法来进行阐述。

[00:57] And finally, support your answer with an
  最后，用一个例子来支持你的答案。

[01:01] example.
  例子。

[01:04] Doing this helps you to give a coherent, logical answer, which will boost your score for fluency and coherence.
  这样做有助于你给出连贯、合乎逻辑的答案，从而提高你在流利度和连贯性方面的得分。

[01:12] Let's see it in action.
  让我们看看实际效果。

[01:14] Do you think technology has improved communication between people?
  你认为科技改善了人与人之间的交流吗？

[01:21] Yes, I do, actually.
  是的，我确实这么认为。

[01:21] It allows people to stay connected instantly, no matter where in the world they are, which wasn't possible in the past.
  它让人们无论身处世界何处都能即时保持联系，这在过去是不可能的。

[01:32] For instance, family members living abroad can use apps like WhatsApp and Zoom to keep in touch with each other.
  例如，生活在国外的家庭成员可以使用WhatsApp和Zoom等应用程序互相保持联系。

[01:39] Do you think people today have enough leisure time?
  你认为当今人们有足够的休闲时间吗？

[01:42] Honestly, no.
  老实说，没有。

[01:42] I feel that due to advances in technology and globalization, there is less job security than there used to be, and this is causing people to work harder and do more for their employers than ever before.
  我觉得由于科技进步和全球化，工作稳定性不如以前，这导致人们比以往任何时候都更努力地为雇主工作。

[01:57] For example, I have a friend who works in marketing and she told me she
  例如，我有一个做市场营销的朋友，她告诉我她

[02:02] Regularly responds to work messages at 10:00 or 11:00 at night, even at weekends.
  她经常在晚上10点或11点回复工作信息，甚至在周末也是如此。

[02:10] She feels that if she doesn't get back to her manager, she'll just be fired or replaced by AI.
  她觉得如果不回复经理，就会被解雇或被人工智能取代。

[02:16] Why do you think some people prefer to live in cities rather than in the countryside?
  你认为为什么有些人更喜欢住在城市而不是乡村？

[02:21] I think it comes down to opportunities.
  我认为这归结于机会。

[02:24] Cities offer so much more in terms of career options, education, healthcare, entertainment, social connection.
  城市在职业选择、教育、医疗、娱乐和社交联系方面提供了更多。

[02:32] And for a lot of people, especially young people, these things are actually incredibly important.
  对很多人来说，尤其是年轻人，这些东西实际上非常重要。

[02:40] For example, if you're a young person living in the countryside, chances are it's going to be more difficult to find like-minded people to be friends with or a range of different jobs that you can try.
  例如，如果你是一个住在乡村的年轻人，很可能更难找到志同道合的朋友或尝试各种不同的工作。

[02:53] A little note on examples.
  关于例子的一点说明。

[02:55] In part three, you want to avoid talking about yourself too much.
  在第三部分，你要避免过多谈论自己。

[02:59] So, when it comes to giving reasons or examples, try to talk about other
  所以，在给出理由或例子时，尽量谈论其他人

[03:04] People, maybe people in your country, friends, acquaintances, even family members rather than talking about yourself too much.
  人们，也许是你国家的人，朋友，熟人，甚至是家人，而不是过多谈论你自己。

[03:17] Method two, hedging.
  方法二，模糊限制语。

[03:19] Hedging is something that high-level students tend to do naturally.
  模糊限制语是高阶学生往往会自然使用的东西。

[03:25] Hedging means softening your language so that you don't sound too absolute or overconfident.
  模糊限制语意味着软化你的语言，这样你就不会显得过于绝对或过度自信。

[03:31] Instead of saying this is true, you say this tends to be true.
  与其说这是真的，不如说这往往是真实的。

[03:37] Instead of everyone thinks that, you say many people think that.
  与其说每个人都这么认为，不如说很多人这么认为。

[03:44] Why does this matter?
  为什么这很重要？

[03:48] Well, because in part three, questions are usually about complex social issues.
  嗯，因为在第三部分，问题通常涉及复杂的社会议题。

[03:54] There are rarely simple answers.
  很少有简单的答案。

[03:58] When you hedge, you sound more academic, more thoughtful, and more fluent, and that pushes you towards band 7 and above.
  当你使用模糊限制语时，你听起来更学术、更有思想、更流利，这会将你推向7分及以上。

[04:04] The four main ways to hedge
  四种主要的模糊限制方式

[04:08] Your language are: number one, using a hedging verb like tend to, seem to, appear to.
  你的语言是：第一，使用像“tend to”、“seem to”、“appear to”这样的模糊动词。

[04:17] Number two, using a modal verb like may, might, or could.
  第二，使用像“may”、“might”或“could”这样的情态动词。

[04:20] Number three, using certain introductory phrases like I believe, many people think.
  第三，使用像“I believe”、“many people think”这样的引导短语。

[04:29] Number four, using certain quantifiers and adverbs like many and often rather than all and always.
  第四，使用像“many”和“often”这样的量词和副词，而不是“all”和“always”。

[04:36] So, for example, instead of saying "Elderly people enjoy going for walks in their free time," we could say "Elderly people tend to enjoy going for walks in their free time."
  所以，例如，与其说“老年人喜欢在空闲时间散步”，我们可以说“老年人往往喜欢在空闲时间散步”。

[04:50] Or "Elderly people may enjoy going for walks in their free time."
  或者“老年人可能喜欢在空闲时间散步。”

[04:53] Or "Many people believe that elderly people prefer going for walks in their free time."
  或者“许多人认为老年人更喜欢在空闲时间散步。”

[05:01] Or even "Many elderly people often enjoy going for walks in their free time."
  甚至“许多老年人经常喜欢在空闲时间散步。”

[05:06] You can learn more about hedging in the PDF below this lesson.
  你可以在这节课下方的PDF中了解更多关于模糊语的信息。

[05:10] Let's see it in action.
  让我们看看它的实际效果。

[05:12] "Is it better to work alone or in a team?"
  “独自工作还是团队合作更好？”

[05:15] I'd say it really depends on the situation, but people often tend to benefit more from working in a team.
  我认为这确实取决于情况，但人们通常倾向于从团队合作中获益更多。

[05:23] It seems that teamwork allows individuals to share ideas and solve problems more effectively, although some people might find it difficult if there are disagreements.
  似乎团队合作能让个人分享想法并更有效地解决问题，尽管有些人可能会在出现分歧时感到困难。

[05:33] Personally, I think working alone can be more productive for tasks that require deep concentration, but in general, teams are likely to achieve better results overall.
  就个人而言，我认为对于需要深度专注的任务，独自工作可能更高效，但总体而言，团队更可能取得更好的结果。

[05:45] "Do you think social media has had a negative impact on society?"
  “你认为社交媒体对社会产生了负面影响吗？”

[05:52] Well, I'd say it's had a mixed impact, to be honest.
  嗯，老实说，我认为它产生了复杂的影响。

[05:56] But, while it can be useful for staying in contact with friends and family, many people also mention how they can feel addicted to social media and waste hours away doing something that doesn't usually feel productive.
  但是，虽然它有助于与朋友和家人保持联系，但许多人也提到他们会感到对社交媒体上瘾，浪费数小时做一些通常感觉没有成效的事情。

[06:09] Probably the most important thing is how
  可能最重要的事情是如何

[06:11] You tend to use social media.
  你倾向于使用社交媒体。

[06:15] Do you have control over social media, or does it have control over you?
  是你控制社交媒体，还是它控制你？

[06:21] Do you think governments should control what people eat?
  你认为政府应该控制人们吃什么吗？

[06:24] Mhm.
  嗯。

[06:26] I'd say that's a rather controversial area.
  我想说这是一个相当有争议的领域。

[06:31] On the one hand, it might be reasonable to suggest that governments have some responsibility for public health, and that could potentially justify things like sugar taxes or restrictions on advertising unhealthy food to children.
  一方面，认为政府有责任维护公共健康或许合理，并且这可能为糖税或限制向儿童宣传不健康食品等措施提供依据。

[06:46] On the other hand, many people would argue that personal freedom should be prioritized, and that it's not really the government's place to dictate lifestyle choices.
  另一方面，许多人会认为个人自由应优先考虑，而且政府确实不应该干涉生活方式的选择。

[06:58] So, I tend to think that there's a middle ground.
  所以，我倾向于认为存在一个中间地带。

[07:04] Light regulation, rather than outright control.
  轻度监管，而非完全控制。

[07:08] Method three, the multiple perspectives method.
  方法三，多视角法。

[07:10] This method is fantastic for questions that
  这种方法非常适合那些问题，

[07:13] Ask why do people or how do different groups feel about?
  问为什么人们或者不同群体感受如何？

[07:20] The idea is simple, you consider the topic from two or three different viewpoints before giving your own conclusion.
  这个想法很简单，你在给出自己的结论之前，从两三个不同的角度考虑这个话题。

[07:27] This shows the examiner that you can think critically.
  这向考官展示你能批判性思考。

[07:33] It's very much a band seven plus skill, and it's also great if you asked to give your opinion on something you've generally not considered or thought about before.
  这非常是一个七分以上的技能，而且如果你被要求对之前通常没有考虑或思考过的事情发表意见，这也很好。

[07:44] Do you think working from home is a good idea?
  你认为在家工作是个好主意吗？

[07:46] I think it depends on the person and their situation.
  我认为这取决于个人及其情况。

[07:52] From an employee's perspective, working from home can be very convenient because it saves time on commuting and allows for a better work-life balance.
  从员工的角度来看，在家工作可能非常方便，因为它节省通勤时间，并允许更好的工作与生活平衡。

[08:02] However, from an employer's point of view, it might be more difficult to manage staff and ensure productivity.
  然而，从雇主的角度来看，管理员工并确保生产力可能更困难。

[08:10] Also, if we consider younger workers, they may prefer going into the office as
  此外，如果我们考虑年轻员工，他们可能更喜欢去办公室，因为

[08:16] It gives them more opportunities to socialize and learn from colleagues.
  这给了他们更多机会与同事社交和学习。

[08:20] What is more important, job satisfaction or salary?
  哪个更重要，工作满意度还是薪水？

[08:24] I think this really depends on the person's background and circumstances.
  我认为这确实取决于个人的背景和情况。

[08:31] From one perspective, for someone who grew up in financial hardship, earning money isn't just a preference, it's a survival priority.
  从一个角度看，对于在财务困境中长大的人来说，赚钱不仅仅是一种偏好，而是一种生存优先事项。

[08:42] For them, job satisfaction might feel like a luxury they just can't afford.
  对他们来说，工作满意度可能感觉像是一种他们负担不起的奢侈品。

[08:46] However, there are also other people who feel that job satisfaction is more important.
  然而，也有其他人认为工作满意度更重要。

[08:50] For these people, they might be willing to accept lower pay in order to do something that fulfills them.
  对于这些人来说，他们可能愿意接受较低的薪水，以便做能让他们感到满足的事情。

[08:59] For me personally, I've had moments in my life where salary feels more important and other moments where satisfaction feels more important.
  就我个人而言，我一生中有些时刻觉得薪水更重要，而其他时刻觉得满意度更重要。

[09:08] How do older generations and younger generations differ in their attitude towards the environment?
  老一辈和年轻一代在对待环境的态度上有何不同？

[09:14] That's a really
  这真是一个

[09:17] Interesting comparison.
  有趣的比较。

[09:20] Generally speaking, younger generations tend to have a much stronger sense of urgency around environmental issues, partly because they've grown up hearing about climate change, and partly because they'll live with the consequences for longer.
  总的来说，年轻一代对环境问题往往有更强的紧迫感，部分原因是他们从小听到气候变化，部分原因是他们将更长时间地承受后果。

[09:36] Older generations, on the other hand, sometimes view environmental concerns through a more economic lens, worrying that aggressive green policies could cost jobs or raise living costs.
  另一方面，老一辈有时会从更经济的角度看待环境问题，担心激进的绿色政策可能导致失业或提高生活成本。

[09:51] Of course, this isn't universal.
  当然，这并非普遍现象。

[09:53] There are plenty of older people who are deeply passionate about conservation.
  有很多老年人对环境保护充满热情。

[09:58] But broadly speaking, there does seem to be a generational divide in terms of how immediate the threat feels.
  但总的来说，在威胁的紧迫感方面，似乎确实存在代际差异。

[10:07] Method four, the rule of two.
  方法四，二法则。

[10:10] The rule of two is a very practical technique.
  二法则是一个非常实用的技巧。

[10:13] What I found is that when answering IELTS questions, it's usually pretty
  我发现，在回答雅思问题时，通常相当

[10:18] Easy to think of two reasons or two examples, but it gets much more difficult to give three or more reasons or examples.
  很容易想到两个原因或两个例子，但要给出三个或更多原因或例子就困难得多。

[10:28] So, what you can do is say things like, "There are basically two reasons why I believe that da da da."
  所以，你可以这样说：“基本上有两个原因让我相信等等等等。”

[10:35] "Firstly, da da da. Secondly, da da da."
  “首先，等等等等。其次，等等等等。”

[10:38] Or "I'd say there are two ways, da da da. Firstly, da da da. In addition, da da da."
  或者“我想说有两种方式，等等等等。首先，等等等等。此外，等等等等。”

[10:46] When you do this, you're showing that you can structure your answer in a logical way, which boosts your score for fluency and coherence.
  当你这样做时，你展示了自己能够以逻辑方式组织答案，这能提高你在流利度和连贯性方面的分数。

[10:54] Let's see it in action.
  让我们看看实际应用。

[10:58] Why do people choose to live in cities?
  为什么人们选择住在城市？

[11:00] I think there are two main reasons why people choose to live in cities.
  我认为人们选择住在城市有两个主要原因。

[11:05] Firstly, cities tend to offer more job opportunities, especially in specialized fields, which makes it easier for young people to build their career.
  首先，城市往往提供更多的工作机会，尤其是在专业领域，这使得年轻人更容易建立自己的职业生涯。

[11:14] Secondly, urban areas have better facilities, such as public transport.
  其次，城市地区有更好的设施，例如公共交通。

[11:19] Health care, and entertainment options.
  医疗保健和娱乐选择。

[11:22] Because of these advantages, many people feel that city life is more convenient and provides a higher quality of life.
  由于这些优势，许多人觉得城市生活更便利，并且提供了更高的生活质量。

[11:30] Why do you think tourism has increased so much in recent decades?
  你认为为什么近几十年来旅游业增长如此之多？

[11:36] Well, I'd say there are two main reasons for this.
  嗯，我认为这有两个主要原因。

[11:39] Firstly, the cost of international travel has dropped dramatically.
  首先，国际旅行的成本大幅下降。

[11:44] Budget airlines have made it possible for ordinary people to fly to destinations that would have been completely out of reach just 30 years ago.
  廉价航空公司使普通人能够飞往那些在30年前完全遥不可及的目的地。

[11:53] And secondly, the rise of social media has created a kind of global inspiration engine.
  其次，社交媒体的兴起创造了一种全球灵感引擎。

[12:02] People see photos of beautiful locations online and immediately want to visit them.
  人们在网上看到美丽地点的照片，立刻就想前往参观。

[12:08] So, it's really a combination of accessibility and aspiration that has meant that tourism has increased so much.
  所以，实际上是可及性和渴望的结合导致了旅游业的如此增长。

[12:16] What are the advantages of working from home?
  在家工作的优势是什么？

[12:20] Well, I can think of two significant downsides.
  嗯，我能想到两个显著的缺点。

[12:22] The first is the blurring of boundaries between work and personal life.
  第一个是工作和个人生活之间界限的模糊。

[12:25] When your office is your living room, it becomes very difficult to mentally switch off at the end of the day, which can lead to burnout.
  当你的办公室就是你的客厅时，一天结束时很难在精神上放松下来，这可能导致倦怠。

[12:37] The second disadvantage is the loss of spontaneous collaboration.
  第二个缺点是失去了自发的协作。

[12:43] Those informal conversations by the coffee machine or in the corridor where people often get to meet and ideas are often born.
  那些在咖啡机旁或走廊里的非正式对话，人们常常在那里相遇，想法也常常诞生。

[12:53] Remote work can make a team feel quite disconnected, and that can actually slow down creativity and innovation.
  远程工作会让团队感到相当脱节，这实际上会减缓创造力和创新。

[13:01] Method five, two amazing words.
  方法五，两个了不起的词。

[13:04] Before you go to do the quizzes below this lesson, I want to tell you the two most important words in IELTS.
  在你去做这节课下面的测验之前，我想告诉你雅思中最重要的两个词。

[13:09] I wonder if you can guess what I'm about to say.
  我想知道你是否能猜出我要说什么。

[13:14] The two most important words are it depends.
  这两个最重要的词是“视情况而定”。

[13:16] It depends is so useful.
  “视情况而定”非常有用。

[13:21] Because it allows you to naturally expand on your answer.
  因为它让你能够自然地扩展你的回答。

[13:26] The key is that you mustn't it depends and stop there.
  关键在于你不能只说“这取决于”然后就停在那里。

[13:29] You have to follow it up by explaining what it depends on and then exploring those conditions.
  你必须接着解释它取决于什么，然后探讨那些条件。

[13:36] That's where the marks are.
  分数就在那里。

[13:39] Here are some powerful ways to use it depends.
  这里有一些使用“这取决于”的有力方式。

[13:42] Well, I think it really depends on the context.
  嗯，我认为这确实取决于上下文。

[13:45] Specifically, da da da.
  具体来说，等等等等。

[13:49] That's not something I can answer with a simple yes or no because it varies enormously depending on it depends on who you're talking about.
  这不是我能用简单的“是”或“否”来回答的问题，因为它变化很大，取决于你谈论的是谁。

[13:58] For some people, whereas for others, I'd say the answer changes quite significantly depending on the country.
  对一些人来说，而对另一些人来说，我认为答案会因国家不同而有很大变化。

[14:07] In places like it tends to be the case that, but elsewhere.
  在像这样的地方，情况往往是这样的，但在其他地方则不然。

[14:14] Is it better to travel alone or with other people?
  独自旅行还是和别人一起旅行更好？

[14:18] I think it depends on the person and the purpose of the trip.
  我认为这取决于个人和旅行的目的。

[14:23] Someone wants freedom and independence, traveling alone can be a better option because they can make their own decisions and follow their own schedule.
  有人想要自由和独立，独自旅行可能是一个更好的选择，因为他们可以自己做决定并遵循自己的计划。

[14:33] However, if the goal is to relax and enjoy shared experiences, traveling with others might be more enjoyable as it allows people to create memories together.
  然而，如果目标是放松并享受共享的经历，与他人一起旅行可能更愉快，因为它让人们共同创造回忆。

[14:46] Overall, both options have their advantages depending on what the traveler is looking for.
  总体而言，两种选择各有优势，取决于旅行者寻求的是什么。

[14:50] Do you think it's better for children to grow up in the city or the countryside?
  你认为孩子在城市还是乡村长大更好？

[14:56] Honestly, I think it depends entirely on what you prioritize for your child's development.
  老实说，我认为这完全取决于你为孩子的发展优先考虑什么。

[15:01] If you believe that academic opportunity, access to resources, and social diversity are the most important things, then the city is probably the better environment.
  如果你认为学术机会、资源获取和社会多样性是最重要的，那么城市可能是更好的环境。

[15:14] But if you think that space, freedom, safety, and a connection to nature are more important, then the countryside has enormous advantages.
  但如果你认为空间、自由、安全以及与自然的联系更重要，那么乡村具有巨大的优势。

[15:23] [sighs and gasps]
  [叹气并喘息]

[15:24] Personally, I'd say the ideal is somewhere in between, a smaller city or a larger town, but I don't think there's a universal right answer here.
  就我个人而言，我认为理想的情况是介于两者之间，一个较小的城市或一个较大的城镇，但我不认为这里有一个普遍正确的答案。

[15:35] It genuinely depends on the family and the child.
  这确实取决于家庭和孩子。

[15:41] Should university education be free for everyone?
  大学教育应该对所有人免费吗？

[15:45] I think it genuinely depends on the country we're talking about.
  我认为这确实取决于我们谈论的国家。

[15:48] In a wealthy, high-tax nation with strong public finances, somewhere like Norway or Denmark, free university education is absolutely viable and I think highly desirable because it removes financial barriers and creates a more equal society.
  在一个富裕、高税收、公共财政强大的国家，比如挪威或丹麦，免费大学教育是绝对可行的，而且我认为非常可取，因为它消除了经济障碍，创造了一个更平等的社会。

[16:06] But, in lower-income countries with more pressing spending priorities, things like healthcare, infrastructure, primary education, making university completely free might not be the most responsible use of limited public funds.
  但是，在低收入国家，有更紧迫的支出优先事项，比如医疗保健、基础设施、基础教育，让大学完全免费可能不是对有限的公共资金最负责任的使用。

[16:22] So, rather than
  所以，与其

[16:25] Saying yes or no outright, I'd say the right answer depends on the economic reality of the specific country and what its population needs most at that particular moment in time.
  直接说对或错，我认为正确答案取决于特定国家的经济现实以及其人民在那个特定时刻最需要什么。

[16:38] All right, let's bring it all together.
  好了，让我们总结一下。

[16:39] Today, you've learned five methods for IELTS speaking part three.
  今天，你学到了雅思口语第三部分的五种方法。

[16:45] Number one, the REE method, respond, elaborate, example.
  第一，REE方法：回应、阐述、举例。

[16:48] Number two, hedging, softening your language to sound more academic and thoughtful.
  第二，模糊限制语，软化你的语言，使其听起来更学术、更有思想。

[16:54] Three, the multiple perspectives method, which is looking at issues from two or three angles before giving your own conclusion.
  第三，多角度方法，即在给出自己的结论之前，从两三个角度审视问题。

[17:05] Number four, the rule of two, giving two reasons or two examples or two consequences.
  第四，二法则，给出两个理由、两个例子或两个结果。

[17:11] And five, the importance of it depends for giving clear, clever, considered answers.
  第五，“视情况而定”的重要性，用于给出清晰、巧妙、深思熟虑的答案。

[17:20] Thank you so much for studying with me and good luck with the quizzes below this lesson.
  非常感谢你和我一起学习，祝你在本课下方的测验中好运。

[17:22] Ciao.
  再见。