一、因果论证法

思路：Opinion + Reason(s) + ( Examples )

1、表达观点的句型：

from my point of view…

to my mind…

as far as I can see…

personally…

what I think about…is that…(主语从句+表语从句)

my opinion of…is that…

on the one hand, it’s…; but on the other hand, it’s dangerous…

2、表达原因的句型：

this is mainly due to the fact that…

the best explaination I can give is that…

the reason I say this is that…

3、表达举例的句型：

take…for an example/as an case…

to prove/illustrate my point of view/what I said/mean, I ‘ll give the thing that…as an example.

For one thing…for another thing…

The best example I can give is that…

* 注意积累和CARD有关的例子或小故事，representitive & sensational。

二、正反对比论证法

思路：Pros & Cons

结合Western Culture问题来讨论，加入一些西方人的价值观，在Part Ⅲ部分的问题时加入以下的价值观：

What are the strengths and weaknesses of western culture?

1、 humanitarianism人道主义

2、 right & liberties or freedom

3、 environment & sustainable development

4、 individuality & diversity发展个性的同时保护多样性

5、 economic independence

注意多考虑弱势群体：

disadvantaged groups   children

old people

poor people/ people in low income

people with disabilities

women

三、经典废话论证结构

This is a tough one/question…

I’m not sure that for me…

But I dare say that some other people do believe…

讲义P10：

Examiner: what do you see as the pros and cons of computers as a form of entertainment?

Candidate: Oh, that’s an interesting question…I’m not sure that for me computers have any advantages over books, for example. But I dare say that other people would say they were much more exciting than books. Other than that, I can’t think of any disadvantages, to be honest!

四、考前注意事项

1、keep going

2、be in control

3、make it nature

4、keep smiling

5、dress for success