【文章內容簡介】 ? To begin with… ? One reason I prefer this is ? Another important thing is… Useful Expressions ? Expressions that can be used in telling details and supporting ideas: ? Therefore,… ? In other words … ? Simply put… ? This would enable me to… ? Thanks to… ? On one hand/ On the other hand… Useful Expressions ? Sample Response 123 ? Sample Response Personally, I prefer to shop for my fruits and vegetables at outdoor markets instead of at supermarkets. The first reason is that the products I purchase at outdoor markets is often fresher than those sold at supermarkets. For example, many times, the people selling the fruits and vegetables are the farmers who grew the products. Since they came straight from the farm, I know that they’re fresh. Another important thing is that you can often negotiating the price, this lets you save money, especially when you buy large amounts of produce. ? Sample Task Two Some people believe that cities should help the poor by providing them with money. Others believe that the poor should be provided with actual goods like food. Which method of assistance do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your preference. Preparation Time: 15 seconds Response Time: 45 seconds ? Before you start~ ? Listen to the dialogue. Then, answer the questions to get some ideas about the subject. 127 ? Unfamiliar words amp。 expressions ? The long face ? Hang out ? Overe one’s difficulties ? Alcohol ? Mental illness ? Why is Catherine sad? ? What does her friend suggest her do to help? ? What does Catherine think the city should do to help the poor and the homeless? ? What can you infer from the dialogue as to why some people are homeless? ? Now listen to the lecture. Then, answer the questions to get some ideas about the subject. 128 ? Listen and try to answer the questions. ? What is the poverty line? ? What three things does the professor mention as necessities of life? ? Why do some people think too much money is spent to help the poor? ? What can be inferred about the difference in the poverty line for a family of three and a family of seven? ? Ask yourself the following questions? ? Which of the two choices do you believe is better? ? Why do you find this choice more preferable? ? Give some supporting details for your choice. ? The Structure of this speaking task ? I believe… ? First reason… ? Details…. ? Second reason… ? Details…. ? Response I think it is better to____________First of all, _____________________________________For instance,___________________Another important aspect is______________________ ? Now listen to a sample response~ 129 Sample Answer A I believe that cities should provide money to the poor rather than give them necessities like food. For starters, giving money to the poor allows them to keep some of their dignity. Most of the poor feel some shame because of their status. By directly giving them food or items, the poor might feel more ashamed. Giving hem money provides them with some power and helps them get some dignity back. In addition, giving them money allow them to make their own decisions on what to buy. If people just give them items like food and clothing, they might not like them or might not eat them for various reasons. Those are the two main reasons why I believe cities should give money to the poor instead of items. Sample Answer