
這篇筆記: 整理環境題(物種滅絕、全球暖化、交通與進口食物)和教育題(實用技能、學科選擇與大學)的核心詞彙、我作文裡的原句、正反論點與可套用的主題句。
Task 2 主題單字(上)|共 3 篇
- 1. 整理方法與科技題
- 2. 環境題與教育題(你正在讀)
- 3. 工作題、背法與練習

三、環境:物種滅絕、全球暖化、交通與進口食物
環境題我寫過「物種滅絕是不是最重要的環境問題」、「提高油價能不能解決交通與汙染」、「該不該限制搭飛機」,以及從科學、進口食物延伸出的環境論點。環境題的單字比較專門,但只要背熟一組,很多題都能共用。
核心詞彙表
| 英文 | 中文 | 常用搭配 | 我作文裡的句子 |
|---|---|---|---|
| extinction of species | 物種滅絕 | pose a threat to human life | the extinction of species poses a threat to human life(Task 3) |
| pollination | 授粉 | be responsible for pollination | Bees, which are responsible for pollination, are good examples of this matter(Task 3) |
| biodiversity / diversity of species | 生物多樣性 | decrease significantly、hinder sustained development | the diversity of species will decrease significantly if the extinction keeps happening, hindering sustained development |
| habitat | 棲息地 | adequate habitats、the habitat is shrinking | the habitat of polar bears has been decreasing dramatically as a result of the upward trend of the ocean’s temperature |
| global warming | 全球暖化 | rising sea levels、extreme climate、the greenhouse effect | A wide range of unpleasant consequences, such as rising sea levels, extreme climate, and the greenhouse effect will happen |
| greenhouse gases / carbon dioxide | 溫室氣體/二氧化碳 | be released into the atmosphere | greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide will be released into the atmosphere(訂正後) |
| carbon footprint | 碳足跡 | have a larger carbon footprint | the carbon footprint of imported foods is larger and makes those foods environmentally unfriendly |
| daily necessities | 生活必需品 | threaten daily necessities | pollution … threatens a wide range of daily necessities including food, land, water, and air(Task 3) |
| fuel consumption | 燃料消耗 | excessive fuel consumption | Traveling by airplanes may cause pollution or fuel consumption |
| public transportation / alternatives | 大眾運輸/替代方案 | improve the public transportation system | workers will choose to go to work by bus or MRT when public transportation is available and cheaper |
| renewable energy | 再生能源 | sustainable、replace fossil fuels | (筆記想點)renewable energy is sustainable, but removing traditional energy may cause unemployment |
可用論點
| 立場 | 論點 | 可以用的例子 |
|---|---|---|
| 物種滅絕很嚴重 | ① 威脅人類生存(食物鏈、授粉) ② 生物多樣性下降,阻礙永續發展 | 蜜蜂授粉:蔬菜水果的生長都依賴授粉 |
| 其他問題更重要 | ① 全球暖化:海平面上升、極端氣候 ② 汙染:影響食物、土地、水、空氣 | 北極熊棲息地因海水溫度上升而縮小 |
| 反對用價格限制(油價、機票) | ① 有替代品,效果有限(電動車、其他交通工具一樣汙染) ② 不公平,加重經濟負擔 ③ 傷害經濟(觀光、住宿、餐飲) | 限制飛機後,旅客改開車或搭鐵路,同樣消耗能源、造成塞車 |
| 更有效的方法 | ① 教育,改變大眾觀念 ② 提高購車稅或限制購車數量 ③ 改善大眾運輸 | 大眾運輸便宜方便時,上班族自然會改搭公車或捷運 |
可套用的主題句+例子
我實際寫的段落(Task 3):Primarily, global warming is so imperative that should not be ignored, since it definitely poses a threat to people’s lives. A wide range of unpleasant consequences, such as rising sea levels, extreme climate, and the greenhouse effect will happen because of global warming.
這段的內容很好,但第一句有兩個問題:so … that 後面少了主詞 it,而且 imperative 不適合形容「問題很嚴重」。改成 global warming is so serious that it should not be ignored 就好。這篇 Task Response 拿到 8,但 Coherence 只有 6,我的分析是段落裡的論點列得很完整,但段落之間、句子之間的推進比較像條列,缺少「因為 A,所以 B,進一步造成 C」的連結。
四、教育:實用技能、學科選擇與大學
教育題是我寫最多的主題之一:學校該不該教實用技能(正反各寫一篇)、大學生該不該修主修以外的科目、政府經費該不該只給理科、團隊運動是不是學合作的最好方法、為什麼越來越多人想讀大學。
核心詞彙表
| 英文 | 中文 | 常用搭配 | 我作文裡的句子 |
|---|---|---|---|
| practical skills / real-world skills | 實用技能 | learn practical skills along with academic subjects | practical skills grant schoolchildren opportunities to pick up some indispensable capabilities |
| academic subjects | 學術科目 | concentrate on academic subjects | depriving them of concentrating on academic subjects |
| school curriculum(複數 curricula) | 學校課程 | be included in the school curriculum | I support the inclusion of practical skills in the school curriculum |
| schoolchildren / pupils | 學童 | — | real-world skills distract schoolchildren from their academic studies |
| proficiency in | 精通 | require proficiency in | An array of jobs like teachers, salespeople, and lawyers undeniably require proficiency in speaking in public |
| be allocated to | 被分配到 | limited school time should be allocated to… | limited school time should be allocated to studying professional knowledge |
| qualification / certificate | 學歷資格/證照 | study for a qualification、academic qualifications | qualifications are always the strongest evidence when finding jobs(Task 4) |
| broaden one’s horizons | 開闊視野 | — | which can definitely broaden their horizons and help them decide their career paths |
| spark / find new interests | 激發新興趣 | — | they can spark new interests in students |
| foster competent professionals | 培養專業人才 | (我常寫成 competent professions,要改成 professionals) | learning academic subjects fosters competent professions(建議改 professionals) |
| team spirit / cooperation | 團隊精神/合作 | learn cooperation through team sports | those who have a lower interest in sports may be ignored, leading to unfairness |
| physical differences | 體型差異 | prevent children from taking part in team sports | physical differences may prevent children from actively taking part in team sports |
可用論點
| 立場 | 論點 | 可以用的例子 |
|---|---|---|
| 學校應教實用技能 | ① 提供更多職涯選擇(如公開演說能力) ② 幫助學生找到興趣、決定方向 | 上理財課後發現金融很有趣,進一步激發創業精神 |
| 學校不應教實用技能 | ① 實用技能可以在生活中學,課堂時間應留給學術科目 ② 師資與教材昂貴,排擠其他經費 | 數學和自然在台灣升學考試佔很大比重 |
| 經費不該只給理科 | ① 對不喜歡理科的學生不公平 ② 人才失衡,非理科職缺補不滿 | 學生選科系時會考慮獎學金與出路 |
| 團隊運動不是唯一方法 | ① 不是每個小孩都喜歡運動 ② 體型差異讓部分小孩無法參與 | 我在作文裡舉的個人例子:不喜歡曬太陽、流汗,常找藉口留在室內,結果體育課沒學到團隊合作 |
可套用的主題句+例子
我實際寫的例子(Task 12,練習 45):The ability to give a public speech, which requires communication and organization skills, is a good example of this matter. An array of jobs like teachers, salespeople, and lawyers undeniably require proficiency in speaking in public.
「X, which requires…, is a good example of this matter」是我那段時間最常用的舉例句型。它的好處是可以把「例子」和「例子為什麼相關」放在同一句。不過用太多會變成套句,一篇最多一次。
同一個主題,換個問法也能用
「大學生該不該修主修以外的科目」(Task 4,Cam18-2)拿到 8 / 6 / 7 / 8。我在這篇用到的論點,跟實用技能、學科經費兩題幾乎可以互通:
| 論點 | Task 4 的用法 | 可以搬到哪一題 |
|---|---|---|
| 適應職場變化 | learning comprehensive subjects makes it easier for students to adapt to changes in the workplace(行政工作被科技取代) | 實用技能題(支持方)、科技取代工作題 |
| 找到真正的興趣 | students can figure out whether they are interested in the main subjects they currently major in | 實用技能題、gap year 題 |
| 學歷是求職最有力的證明 | qualifications are always the strongest evidence when finding jobs | 大學教育題、實用技能題(反對方) |
| 專業知識帶來升遷 | workers with better educational backgrounds and professional knowledge are easier to get promotions(建議改 find it easier to get promoted) | 換工作題、工作滿意度題 |
這篇的 Coherence 只有 6,我回頭看的原因是:每段的兩個理由都只有一句解釋加一個例子,例子和論點之間少了「所以這代表什麼」的收尾句,段落讀起來像清單。內容和單字其實都夠,差的是句子之間的連結。
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