在準備雅思考試上面,寫作一直是我的弱勢,然而我所申請的學校要求總分須達7.0（寫作單科6.5)
因此我只能一直拿著conditional offer徘徊, 前前後後 我總共考了三次雅思
第一次：總分6.5(寫作5.5）
第二次：總分6.5(寫作6.0)
第三次：總分7.5(寫作6.5)
因為我本身並不是一個fast learner,但我試著從考試中間學習當個smart learner
所以這邊想跟大家分享的不是速成的技巧,而是如何在短時間內穩紮穩打且有效率的讓自己進步。
以下來分享我準備雅思寫作的心路歷程
簡單來說：有規律的練習 批改 訂正 對於準備雅思寫作考試來說很重要
寫作有一個很重要的一點是需要有人批改,因為我們都會有學習上面的盲點
如果只是自己不斷反覆練習,是不會找到錯誤的，唯有透過專業老師批改，才可以發現自己的錯誤，做出有效率的學習。
第一次考雅思前,我在某間補習班補了8週,然而時間下來,老師只批改了兩篇文章,而且得到批改是在交了寫作之後的兩個禮拜。
基本上兩個禮拜前寫的文章早就忘了內容,因此得到的批改,也沒有太大的幫助,唯一有幫助的是,批改的成績具有參考價值（哈）。
總之我認為不論是練習強度 廣度 深度 來說是完全不夠的。所以同學們，如果想要寫作進步,反覆練習和批改是非常重要的。
我後來練習雅思寫作,是使用一個叫做IELTS-BLOG 的線上批改服務。主要原因是因為覺得台灣很多批改服務都太貴了（動輒一篇就要好幾百），才選擇這個。
我是買一套可批改8篇文章（大＆小作文皆可）的套裝，還蠻便宜的，不到1000台幣，大家有興趣可以自己去看，我想把焦點放在如何有效地使用這些材料來提升寫作成績。
1.有規律的練習：
在我準備第三次雅思前，只有短短兩個月，所以我逼自己每天寫一篇作文（大小作文交替練習），總共寫了40 篇才去應試。
雖然才進步了1分，但是也讓我爸媽省了一筆去上 Pre-sessional courses 的費用
我覺得紀錄自己的學習曲線很重要,這樣可以清楚的看到自己比較弱勢的題型，以及成績進步的幅度
以下是Task 1 (小作文）的學習曲線(以表格整理示範)
2. 批改
批改最重要的目的是讓我們快速且有效率的學習自己的錯誤進而改正
以下給大家看看一份被批改過的作文
透過批改可以知道,自己需要進步的地方有哪些。之後把錯誤的地方整理起來，整理成一本自己的筆記。
3.訂正
除了不斷的練習,訂正也是非常重要的,藉由訂正可以發現自己的錯誤外,也能夠從中整理出一定規律的模板,進而提升練習的效率。
以下幫大家稍微整理一下大＆小作文的題型和簡單的模板
大作文 Task 2：Discuss/Option/Two-Part Question
Discuss:正反兩面的闡述
通常會在Task 2問題中會看到
Discuss both of these views and give your own opinion.
Option:可自由闡述之題型
通常會在Task 2問題中會看到
what extent do you agree or disagree/what’s your opinion?
Two-Part Question:兩個問題皆需回答（少出現）
這邊我用自己寫過的作文教大家如何歸納＆架構分享(示範Discuss＆Option）
Discuss(Score:6.5）
Some people believe that visitors to other countries should follow local customs and behaviour. Others disagree and think that the host country should welcome cultural differences.
Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Introduction
People have different views about whether visitors should blend in with the locals when they face new culture or whether host country should embrace the cultural difference out of borders.
While in some way it may seem reasonable that foreigners should accept the differences when they enter into new country, I personally believe that welcoming different customs is important.
First view
There are various reasons why people might argue that it is more proper for the foreigner to adjust to the local culture rather than for the native to be suitable for the outsiders. Culture is everything people have in living their daily lives. People bring a wealth of knowledge to their activities. For example, Chinese people give red envelope on New Year Eve, which means blessing and wealth. Furthermore, some people might suggest that new cultures could destroy traditional ones. Finally, It seems more respectful for the visitors to adapt to the local customs.
Opposite view/My View
In spite of the above arguments, I support the view that embracing different cultures will enhance our inherent customs. Culture is everything that we create and share as part of our lives. Culture is composed of different living styles from groups of people, which means culture is changeable and flexible. For example, McDonalds in Philippines blends rice into fast food. In my view, cultural integration shows the creative and inclusive of human, having influence on local culture in a good way.
Concultion
In conclusion, local culture resides everywhere in our living inseparably, but I think welcoming new culture can enrich our traditional cultures.
Discuss架構
Introduction:最重要的就是讓考官就算不看你其他下面的內容,依然能夠對於你的立場一目了然,也就是所謂的大綱。
我建議寫的順序：由大到小。
1.背景（大） ：People have different views about /People's opinions differ as to whether or not
2.主題句（小）：While......, I believe that.....
One view:（arguments against welcoming different cultures)
1.主題句：e.g.There are various reasons why people might argue that.....
2.支持句：For example, ...... Furthermore, .......Finally,....
Opposite view/My View:( why welcoming differnt cultures is necessary)
1.轉折句：e.g.In spite of the above arguments, I support the view that.....
2.主題句： Culture is everything that we create and share as part of our lives. Culture is composed of different living styles from groups of people, which means culture is changeable and flexible.
3.支持句：For example,.... In my view,......
Concultion: In conclusion,.....
Option(Score:7.0）
Some people think that universities should provide graduates with the knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Others think that the true function of a university should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer.
What, in your opinion, should be the main function of a university?
Introduction
It is true that some subjects seem to be more useful and practical than the others in the universities. Based on this reason, some people assert that universities should only provide certain key courses which will be beneficial when students enter into job market, I believe that students should be free to choose the subjects of their preference.
Opposite view
There are several reasons why people think that universities should only offer subjects which will be useful in the future. They may assert that subjects like medicine, engineering, and computer science are likely to be more beneficial than certain art degrees. From a personal perspective, students who choose to enroll in these subjects seem to have more opportunities after they graduate. It can be argued that these courses provide more job opportunities, career progression, and higher salaries, and therefore an improved quality of life for students who take them. On a societal level, a focus on technology in higher education could lead to new inventions, economic growth, and greater future prosperity.
My view
In spite of these arguments, I believe that students should be allowed to choose whatever they want to study. In my opinion, society will benefit more if students are passionate on what they study. Beside, nobody can really predict which area will be more useful for the society in the future. For example, nobody had predicted that Mathematic and Statistics will be so popular in this decade. Furthermore, maybe one day employees will start to value creative skill above practical and technical skill. If this were the case, we will need more students of art, history, and philosophy than of science and technology.
Concultion
In conclusion, it might seem sensible that universities focus on certain subjects, I personally prefer the current system in which people have the right to study whatever they like.
Option架構
Introduction [次要論點]+[我的論點]
- It is true that......Based on this reason, some people assert that[次要論點], I believe that [我的論點:主題句]
- It is true that..... .Although[次要論點], but I don’t agree....
Opposite view [次要論點]+[支持句]reason one/two/three
- There are several reasons why people think that[次要論點].They may assert that（reason one）....From a personal perspective,（reason two）....On a societal level, （reason three）
- In my view/In my opinion/It seems to me that,[次要論點] is just one way to tackle/solve the problem….[開始解釋次要論點]. As a result/therefore/ thus/ consequently/ in result/ hence....
My view [轉折句]+[我的論點:主題句]+[支持句]reason one/ two/ three
- In spite of these arguments, I believe/think/insist/maintain/assert/argue that ....In my opinion, ....For example, ....Furthermore, .....
Concultion: In conclusion,.....
Two-Part Question架構
introduction
It is true that（第一句表達主要立場）.In my opinion, A and B（回答two-part question)
Topic sentence, main paragraph 1 （回答第一個問題）
Topic sentence, main paragraph 2 （回答第二個問題）
Concultion: In conclusion,.....
小作文 Task 1：Line Graph/Pie Chart/Bar Graph/Mix
這邊我用自己寫過的作文教大家如何歸納＆架構分享(示範Line Graph）
Line Graph(Score:7.0）
The graph below shows the consumption offish and some different kinds of meat in a European country between 1979 and 2004.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Introduction
The line graph shows how much fish and meat was consumed per person per week in a European country from 1979 to 2004.
Overview(兩句話描述/忽略細節變化/不要加入數據)
(1)It is clear that the consumption of chicken rose, while both beef and lamp consumption dropped(2) considerably, although many fluctuations can be seen during those 25 years.
Paragraph3/4(細節）
注意：
1.整體描述勝於特定描述(比較線跟線之間差異，剩餘單一線條的描述）
Paragraph3
In the year 1979, beef consumption was close to 220 grams, while chicken and lamb index were around 150 grams. Fish was the least consumed meat at about 60 grams per person per week. Over the following 10 years, beef consumption (3)fell sharply at the beginning, before (4)reaching a peak of 240 grams in 1981 and the figure for lamb and chicken went on the opposite direction.
Paragraph4
A (5)dramatic decrease in both beef and lamp consumption was seen from 1989 to 2004, with beef index reaching the lowest point of 100 grams in 2002 and lamp index stood at just above 50 grams in 2004. On the other hand, chicken consumption surged to (6)nearly 250 grams in 2004. Finally, only a slight decline can be seen in the consumption of fish over the span of 25 years.
(1)It is clear that/ It is noticeable that /Overall we can see that
(2)considerably/significantly/substantially <------->steadily/smoothly/slightly/gradually/slowly
(3)fell/dropped/plunged
(4)reached its peak/be at a peak/go through the roof/reach a plateau/reach an all-time high
(5)dramatic/sharp/steep/rapid/drastic/sudden/considerable/significant/tremendous/devastating
(6)nearly/approximately/roughly
雅思寫作的架構是有一定的脈絡存在，希望透過我的分享大家能有所收穫。
另外，盡量避免使用相同的單字，所以增加單字量也是很重要的喔～祝大家考試順利
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