很多雅思寫(xiě)作考題的提問(wèn)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(xué)生甚至是老師會(huì )認為對于這種提問(wèn)方式無(wú)非就是yes或no兩種答案，文章的觀(guān)點(diǎn)就只能是同意或者不同意了。對于這類(lèi)提問(wèn)，也可以采用“折衷”的觀(guān)點(diǎn)，即“partly agree，partly disagree”(部分同意，部分不同意)。前提是一定要在文章中從支持和反對兩方面都闡述一些理由，Z好再拿出一種“折衷”方案。比如?？碱}會(huì )問(wèn)“現在很多人用動(dòng)物做試驗，你是否同意嗎?”，考生可以在文中分別給出支持和反對動(dòng)物試驗的理由，Z后的時(shí)候提出動(dòng)物試驗既有好處也有壞處，這就是一種“折衷”觀(guān)點(diǎn)。兩外，大家還可以提出了是否能用動(dòng)物來(lái)做試驗主要是取決于試驗能否給人類(lèi)生活帶來(lái)顯著(zhù)的改善，這個(gè)就屬于“折衷”的方案。
如何提出“折衷觀(guān)點(diǎn)”?“折衷方案”又有哪幾種形式呢?以下為大家舉例說(shuō)明：
1)學(xué)會(huì )興利除弊

“興利除弊”是一種在優(yōu)缺點(diǎn)類(lèi)文章中特別常用的方法。大家在分析完考題所涉及事物的優(yōu)缺點(diǎn)之后，在結尾段就可以提出“優(yōu)缺點(diǎn)都有，我們要興利除弊”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?

大家在討論完英語(yǔ)作為全球性語(yǔ)言的利與弊之后，結尾段就可以這樣提出折衷的觀(guān)點(diǎn):
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)尋求平衡發(fā)展
很多考題需要考生就兩種觀(guān)點(diǎn)討論，通常會(huì )有“discuss both views and give your own opinion”這樣的要求。文中說(shuō)到的兩種觀(guān)點(diǎn)表面上看來(lái)是完全相反的，但其實(shí)他們并不矛盾，大家可以用“平衡發(fā)展”的思路來(lái)提出觀(guān)點(diǎn)。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.
在議論完發(fā)展旅游的必要性和保護文化傳統的重要性以后，結尾段就可以提出這樣的折衷方案:
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.
在討論完A和B兩種觀(guān)點(diǎn)以后，大家可以提出類(lèi)似“同意A還是B要取決于……”這樣的折衷觀(guān)點(diǎn)，前文提到的動(dòng)物試驗是否可以進(jìn)行取決于試驗的性質(zhì)就是這樣的方案。又如下面的例子: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?
這個(gè)題目中在討論完動(dòng)物當寵物養的理由和動(dòng)物當食物吃的理由之后，結尾段就可以這樣提出觀(guān)點(diǎn):
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.
3)提出解決方法
很多雙邊討論型文章中所討論的兩種觀(guān)點(diǎn)其實(shí)是可以通過(guò)某種方案來(lái)“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”的利與弊之后，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.