
Describe a rule that you don’t like
You should say:
What it is
Why you don’t like it
How others feel about the rule
And explain whether you’ve followed the rule
這道題的難點,一是Rule的選擇;二是如何拓展細節(jié)從而講夠2分鐘。
?、?Rule的范圍
規(guī)則會出現(xiàn)在各方各面,你想要在瞬間想到一個有新意同時又不難的規(guī)則還真挺難的。往往對于范圍廣,沒有邊界的關(guān)鍵詞,我會重點考慮“Life”和“Work/Study”這層拆分。接著我們便可分別考慮它們對應(yīng)的場所以及該場所下可能會有的規(guī)則。
和Life相關(guān)
和生活相關(guān)的場所主要用于休閑娛樂,它可包括:Accommodation/ Leisure facility。Accommodation可以是你自己的家,可以是在外租的房子,也可以是寢室;leisure facility可以是付費的娛樂場所,也可以是免費的。
從Accommodation出發(fā),對應(yīng)的的rules包括:
-10點前回家;
-吃飯時不能講話/不能玩手機/不能和飲料/不能看電視等;
-出租屋內(nèi)禁止做飯;
-出租屋內(nèi)禁止養(yǎng)寵物;
-出租屋內(nèi)若住兩個人需要額外交水電費;
-寢室10點熄燈睡覺;
-寢室內(nèi)一律保持整潔,桌上不能放東西;
-必須8點前洗完澡,8點后斷供熱水;
從Leisure facility出發(fā),對應(yīng)的的rules包括:
-公園禁止遛狗;
-點的餐沒吃完要罰款;
-排隊等號,過號重排;
-不穿皮鞋西裝無法進入西餐廳;
-禁止帶零食進入迪士尼樂園;
-需憑48小時核酸證明進入場所;

和Work/Study相關(guān)
和工作/學(xué)習(xí)相關(guān)的場所,包括:workplace/ company/ classroom/ study room/ school。
從Work出發(fā),對應(yīng)的的rules包括:
-必須要工作到晚上9點才能下班;
-午休時間只有30分鐘;
-無法7天無理由退貨;
-培訓(xùn)機構(gòu)無法全額退款;
-指定老師授課需交額外費用;
-不體檢將無法享受所有公司福利;
-遲到需扣錢;
-不穿制服罰款。
從Study出發(fā),對應(yīng)的的rules包括:
-教室里禁止吃零食;
-下課禁止大聲喧嘩;
-自習(xí)室/教室/學(xué)校里禁用手機;
-學(xué)校里禁止化妝;
-每天早上晨跑;
-男女生不得單獨相處;
-一日三餐要在飯?zhí)孟M,不可點外賣;
?、?Rule的細節(jié)拓展范圍
如若你對“Rule”的拆分沒有把握,你可以把“rule”看成一件事。既然是事情,它就包括了5W1H的點(when/where/who(規(guī)則制定者和規(guī)則針對人群)/why/what/ how/how much(罰款)/ how often/ how long)。除此之外,它還包括了:history/ popularity (普及度)/ how you know about the rule等這幾個常見維度。
明確以上兩點后,我們便可按小問具體進行拓展:
01
What it is
針對這個小問題,我們可以從“rule”的維度中挑選適合的進行拓展即可。比如,什么時候制定的/誰制定的/具體的規(guī)定內(nèi)容/ 罰款情況/該規(guī)定的普及程度等。
Example one:
There are so many rules set by people around us. Some are beneficial for our day-to-day living, however, some are nonsense. Take a rule made by our school as an example. Our school states that everyone must finish taking a shower before 8 pm, as after that there will be no hot water. Actually, this rule didn’t exist until last semester. We have a new principal and he put forward this rule which is really annoying.
Example two: A rule that comes to mind is wearing uniforms and leather shoes. It is a very common rule for schools and companies, but I hate it. In my current company, it states that as long as you are in the workplace, you have to wear a uniform, or you will be fined.
02
Why you don’t like it
你不喜歡的點也需要從“rule”的維度中尋找。
-拿“8點前洗澡”這條規(guī)定來舉例,它讓你不喜歡的點可能是“8點”這個時間設(shè)定帶來的,緊接著我們就只需要說明這個時間點的不合理性在哪。比如:這個時間點過于匆忙,畢竟7點才下晚自習(xí);鑒于浴室數(shù)量有限,一小時的時間會造成擁擠,排隊會浪費很多時間等。
Example:
I don't like it because it is an inconvenience. Normally I finish my night class at around 7. When I rush to the dorm, the shower room is always packed out 擁擠的. As each floor only has one place to take shower, you have to wait in a long line. Sometimes, when I finish showering, it is almost 8 pm. It’s okay to take a shower without hot water in the summer, however, it can be a nightmare in the winter. My roomie had this kind of experience and the next day she got a cold.
-拿“穿制服”這條規(guī)定來看,它讓你不喜歡的點則和“衣服”有關(guān)。鑒于“衣服”又屬于物品的范疇,我們可以從物品的維度中具體說明不喜歡的原因。比如:衣服的質(zhì)量問題/設(shè)計過于老土/價格過高等。
Example:
I am quite annoyed by this rule, as the uniform is not fashionable and the color isn't flattering on me 顏色不襯膚色. What’s worse, the material is not of good quality and makes me itch. We are only given one uniform, so if you want to have another one to change in the week, you have to pay for it yourself.
I don’t want to spend money on the uniform, so I have been wearing the same one for months now and it has seen better days 破舊.
03
Whether you’ve followed the rule
既然問的是你是否會“follow”,你的選擇可以是“yes”或者“No”,除此之外,你還可以考慮“depends”的情況。不管何種結(jié)果,你都需要具體說明“遵守或不遵守會給你帶來的好壞”。
Example one: I don’t really want to follow the rule, however, I have no choice especially in the wintertime. I always try to get in the queue early to ensure I get a hot shower. But in the summertime, I don't always follow the rule as I can take a cold shower in my own time.
Example two: I ?really don’t enjoy following the rule but if I don't ?I ?will be fined. The first time you don’t wear a uniform, you are fined 200 yuan. The Next time it is doubled. As ?I can't afford to pay a fine, unfortunately, I have to wear it every day. I also think that if I don't follow the rule, it will look bad, and perhaps my supervisors will think less of me and I will miss out on opportunities. 詳情咨詢老師即可~
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