雅思雙邊討論型作文如何拿高分

 針對雅思議論文寫作中的辯論式話題，在教學中我們通常會向學生介紹兩種安排結構的方式，即單邊支持和雙邊討論。所謂單邊支持，顧名思義就是文章的辯論從一邊展開，作者的觀點和理由呈現“一邊倒”的形式；而雙邊討論型文章的特點則是文章針對題目所提出的話題，從正反（即支持和反對）兩個方面展開辯論。單邊支持和雙邊討論結構的文章有着各自的特點和謀篇佈局的套路，不同的題目可能適合不同類型的結構。但無論是用什麼樣的結構，作爲議論文寫作，論點、論據和論證都是必不可少的，特別是論點，沒有論點或論點不清的文章是絕不可能拿高分的。然而在雙邊討論型文章教學中，經常會發現學生對於如何提出觀點感到非常迷惑。本文將從如何提出“折衷觀點”和“折衷方案”這個角度對於雙邊討論型文章的觀點設計進行簡單分析。

一，何爲“折衷觀點”和“折衷方案”。

很多雅思寫作考題的提問方式都是“Do you agree or disagree？”或者“To what extent do you agree or disagree？”。很多剛剛接觸雅思考試的學生甚至是老師認爲對於這種提問方式無非就是yes或no兩種答案，所以文章的觀點也就只能是同意或者不同意了。其實，對於這類提問，也可以採用“折衷”的觀點，即“partly agree，partly disagree”（部分同意，部分不同意）。但是前提是一定要在文章中從支持和反對的兩方面都闡述一些理由，而且最好再提出一種“折衷”方案。例如，考題問“現在很多人用動物做試驗，你同意嗎？”，考生可以在文中分別討論支持和反對動物試驗的理由，最後提出動物試驗既有好處也有壞處，這就是一種“折衷”觀點。除此之外，作者還提出了是否能用動物來做試驗主要是取決於試驗是否能給人類生活帶來顯著的改善（比如幫助人類發明治療Aids的藥物），這就屬於“折衷”方案。

二，“折衷觀點”和“折衷方案”的幾種形式。

那麼如何提出“折衷觀點”呢？“折衷方案”又有哪幾種形式呢？下面筆者將對常見的幾種安排折衷觀點和折衷方案的形式，結合相應的考題進行總結。

（1） 興利除弊

“興利除弊”應該是一種比較簡單的折衷方案，在優缺點類文章中特別常用。即在分析完考題所涉及事物的優缺點之後，在結尾段提出“優缺點都有，我們要興利除弊”這樣的折衷方案。例如以下考題：

The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

在討論完英語作爲全球性語言的利與弊之後，結尾段可以這樣提出折衷觀點：

To sum up, it is difficult to tell whether or not the advantages outweigh the disadvantages regarding the spread of English as a global language. What we may have to consider is how to accept this trend as positive while at the same time staying away from its drawbacks.

（2） 平衡發展

很多考題需要考生討論兩種觀點，通常會有“discuss both views and give your own opinion”這樣的提問要求。很多情況下，文中說到的兩種觀點表面上看來是完全相反，但其實並不矛盾，可以用“平衡發展”的思路來提出觀點。例如考題：

Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.

在討論完發展旅遊的必要性和保護文化傳統的重要性之後，結尾段可以這樣提出折衷方案：

We should find the right balance between tourism development and cultural protection and I believe the government has a very important role to play here. In my own country, for example, many tourist cities have made effective development plans to successfully attract large numbers of visitors while still preserving their distinct cultural traditions.

（3） 取決於……

有時在討論完A和B兩種觀點以後，可以提出類似於“同意A還是B要取決於……”這樣的折衷觀點，前文講到的動物試驗是否可以進行取決於試驗的性質就是屬於這樣的方案。再比如下面這個例子：

Some people think that the animals should be treated as pets; others think that animals are sources of food and clothing. What is your opinion?

在討論完動物當寵物養的理由和動物當食物吃的理由之後，結尾段可以這樣提出觀點：

From my point of view, there is no absolute answer as to whether animals should be treated like pets or as sources of food and clothes. It largely depends on what kinds of animals they are. But what remains undoubted is that we should treat animals with a humane attitude and bear in mind that they are important in preserving nature’s ecological equilibrium.

（4） 解決方法

很多雙邊討論型文章中所討論的兩種觀點其實是可以通過某種方案來“化解矛盾”的，例如這道考題：

In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should wok in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss and give your own opinion.

在討論完“支邊”的利（縮小城鄉差距）與弊（年輕人喪失自由）之後，我們可以提出這樣一種解決方案：

The best solution, therefore, is not to order, but to encourage. We should instill a sense of responsibility in young people and give more incentives to those who are willing to work in difficult areas, so that we can address the problem of urban-rural disparity while respecting whatever decisions new teachers or doctors have made.