Presenting Opinions：雅思大作文表达立场

Andrew Z.

题型1) Do you agree or disagree?

只有两种回答： “ a complete agreement ” 或者 **“ a complete disagreement .”**

重要建议：先brainstorming ideas，再选择立场。

练习 1

Some people believe that paper books will no longer be the primary source of obtaining information in the near future.

Do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

1. Reasons to agree: ___

1. Reasons to disagree:

1. Paraphrase the question, and state your opinion.

Introduction

1. 同义改写： With the advent of world-wide-web and internet, the trend of reading paper-based literature, either the newspaper or the books, is fading away because more and more people have started using digital books and online news web pages for free. 2. 观点陈述：This trending culture would probably eliminate the usage of printed newspapers or books in the future. I totally agree with this notion due to the following reasons.

First body paragraph

1. 陈述第一个理由：First of all, the paper-based books and the newspaper on the breakfast table has become old fashioned. 2. 解释理由：For now, most people prefer to read books and the news of their interest on their laptops, computers or smartphones. 3. 举例论证：Our newer generation, for instance, keeps them updated all the time through social media and prefer to read everything on the internet over their smartphones while moving around. Although it is not common in elderly people yet, it would not take long to attract them as well.

Second body paragraph

1.陈述第二个理由: Furthermore, with the invention of the internet, whole libraries are compressed into small web pages where one can easily find and read the books for free. 2. 解释理由：For example, digital libraries offered by the universities and other blogs containing free digital books are getting popular these days. 3. 陈述第三个理由：Additionally, the paper-based books are already replaced by e-readers which can store millions of books and still can fit in the palm of our hand. 4.解释理由 ：Therefore, it might take just a few years more to totally discard the printed materials from our lives.

Conclusion 重申观点

To conclude, there is a possibility that the newspapers and the printed books would be totally wiped out in the future because everything is available over the internet free of cost. I certainly agree with this as the digital reading trend has been spreading rapidly.

题型2) To what extent do you agree or disagree?

有三种回答：“I completely agree.”, “I completely disagree.” or “I partly agree.”

建议选择部分同意。

练习 2

Considering a high income is the most critical factor when choosing a career.

To what extent do you agree with this opinion?

1. Reasons to agree: ___

2.Reasons to disagree:

1. Body paragraph 1

On the one hand, ___

___. On the other hand, __

1. Body paragraph 2

However, _

___. For example, _

3) Discuss both views and give your own opinion.

要分别讨论两个观点，自己的观点需要在首段和总结中提及。

练习3

Human activity has negatively affected the natural environment around the world. Some people believe that governments should immediately take action to reverse these effects, while others think there are more urgent problems to be tackled.

Discuss both views, and give your own opinion.

1. Ideas on the first view:

1. 2. Ideas on the second view:

1. Body paragraph 1

Firstly, __

_. For example, _

__. Secondly, ___

1. Body paragraph 2

On the contrary, __

The Paris agreement has been widely hailed as a positive step forward in addressing climate change for all. __