Balance your answer.
一歩進んだ argument の作り方を学ぶ最初のレッスンです。 自分の主張と反論を使ったバランスのよい回答をする方法をご説明致します。
Most issues have two sides, and acknowledging them will make you seem more nuanced and mature in your outlook. You do not need to do this with all your answers, but using an argument with a counterargument at least once in your speaking test will generally boost your score.
Answer this question quickly:
What's the best place you've ever traveled to?
Types of counterargument
There are two types of counterargument:
- opinion; and
- fact.
Discuss each with your teacher, and think of phrases you can use to introduce them.
Conclusions
Ending a balanced answer clearly means you have to firmly state which side of your opinion is stronger. Discuss strong endings with your instructor.
Now practice giving balanced answers to some speaking test questions.
Choose one personal question, and give a balanced answer.
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What's the best thing to eat in your city?
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Where is the best place to live?
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What's your dream job?
Choose a controversial topic and give a balanced answer:
- What is your opinion of nuclear power?
- What do you think of your government's policy on immigration?
- What do you think about free trade deals?