雅思口语 | 老宋念经

1.Which is more important, protecting the environment or developing the economy? I’d be reluctant to sacrifice lasting environmental protection for a short-term gain. A development might create jobs, but if it damages a river that local people depend on, the costs can continue long after construction finishes. At the same time, people need reliable incomes. The useful question is how to provide th...

1.What kind of people do you think enjoy being in nature? People enjoy it for quite different reasons. Keen walkers may be drawn to long trails and the physical challenge, while someone with a stressful job might simply want a quiet place to sit. Parents may enjoy taking their children somewhere they can explore without spending the whole day indoors. There isn’t one personality type that fits eve...

1.Do you think there should be many natural places in cities? Yes, and I think their location matters as much as their number. One enormous park on the edge of a city may be difficult for many residents to reach. Smaller green spaces near homes can give children somewhere to play and older people somewhere to walk regularly. They also offer a place to sit without paying for a drink or a ticket. Id...

1.Why do some people prefer sending a message instead of making a call? Messages give people more control over when and how they respond. Someone can check an address or think about their wording before sending an answer, which is useful if they’re discussing something complicated. There’s also a written record to refer back to. For a person in a shared office or on a crowded train, texting may si...

1.What would you do if you did not receive a reply after sending out a message? I’d consider how urgent it was. If I’d asked a friend about meeting next weekend, I’d give them some time before sending a brief follow-up. If we were supposed to meet in ten minutes and I couldn’t find them, I’d call instead. I wouldn’t send lots of messages in a row, because that could feel like pressure. Choosing a...

1.In what situations do people spend a long time responding to others' messages? People may need longer when a message requires a proper answer. If someone is being asked to choose a date for a trip, they might have to check their calendar or speak to their family first. Work and study can delay replies too, especially when people see a notification but can’t stop what they’re doing. It’s easy to...

1.How do adults learn a new skill? Adults often start because they have a particular need. Someone who has moved abroad may take language classes, while a person changing jobs might sign up for a short course. They may also use videos to practise at home because lessons have to fit around work or family commitments. What matters is finding a way to apply the skill regularly. Watching a cooking tut...

1.How can parents and teachers teach children new skills? It helps to demonstrate a small part first and then let the child try it. If they’re learning to cook, that might mean showing them how to measure ingredients before expecting them to follow a whole recipe. Adults should allow enough time for mistakes, since stepping in too quickly takes away the chance to practise. Specific feedback is use...

1.Why should children learn new skills? Learning a new skill gives children something they can gradually get better at. When a child learns to ride a bike, for example, they have to keep trying after losing their balance. Eventually managing it can give them a real sense of achievement. Some skills also make everyday life easier, such as preparing a simple snack. Children get to experience doing s...

1.What kind of things do people usually save money for? It often depends on their stage of life. A university student might save for a new laptop or a holiday with friends, while a young family may be putting money aside for a home or childcare. People also save for unexpected costs, such as replacing a broken washing machine. Those savings serve a different purpose from a holiday fund: they give...

1.Do you think it is easier to teach teenagers how to manage money when they are around 16 or 17 years old? In some ways, yes, because money starts to affect their independence more directly. At sixteen or seventeen, teenagers may be paying for transport, going out with friends or saving for a laptop. A budget has a clear purpose when it helps them do those things. However, it would still be usefu...

1.Should schools teach children how to manage money from a young age? Yes, through small decisions children can understand. A class could be given a pretend budget to organise a picnic and asked to choose between different snacks and drinks. That would show them why buying one thing sometimes means giving up another. As they get older, the lessons could cover saving for a goal and keeping track of...

1.Do you think students are overly reliant on AI? Some probably are, especially if they use it to finish assignments they don’t understand. Getting a complete answer immediately can make it tempting to skip the difficult thinking. You might see this when a student submits a convincing essay but struggles to explain its main argument. Other students use AI more selectively, perhaps to get feedback...

1.Do you think people today should learn about AI technology? Yes, at least the basics. People don’t all need to understand how an AI system is built, but they should know what it can get wrong and what information they’re giving it. For example, someone using it to draft an email should check that the message says what they intended. A little practical understanding allows people to use these too...

1.What are the advantages and disadvantages of AI? AI can be useful for tasks that involve sorting through a lot of information. It might turn a long set of notes into a short summary, leaving someone more time to think about the main ideas. The difficulty is that a confident-sounding answer can still be wrong. If people accept it without checking, those mistakes can end up in their work. So the c...

1.What can we do to reduce the possibility of losing things? One useful habit is to give everyday items a fixed place. If your keys always go in the same pocket, you’re less likely to leave them somewhere unusual and forget about them. It also helps to pause before leaving a café or getting off a train and check your seat and belongings. Tracking tags can be useful for bags, but a simple routine c...

1.Is it effective to offer rewards to find lost things? It can be, especially if the reward encourages people to actively look for something. For example, a reward for a missing pet might persuade neighbours to check their gardens or pay closer attention when they’re out walking. Having said that, a reward won’t help much if the notice gives very little information. A clear photo and the last know...

1.What kinds of things do people usually lose? Small everyday items are probably the easiest to lose, particularly things people keep taking out and putting down. Keys, bank cards and wireless earbuds are good examples, because they can slip out of a pocket without anyone noticing. People also leave umbrellas behind on buses or in cafés. Once the rain stops, they no longer need the umbrella, so it...

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