新托福口语80道经典考题万能理由系列第二课

　　今天讲的第二条万能理由之所以用三个learn作为标题，是因为我们可以learn knowledge, learn skills, 也可以learn lessons或从某个experience里面去learn，成为某种learning experience.

　　很多情况下，knowledge和skills是不分家的：(第8题)Which of the following has more influence on you: newspaper, TV or teacher? 媒体类的newspaper或TV固然好讲，但teacher无疑是最佳的选择，因为teacher直接跟learning挂钩：

　　在这里，teach和learn是正反两面一体的概念，并通过后面的三条分支理由，把教师在学习方面的影响力分析出来，尤其是最后一条中的academic knowledge和practical skills的结合，显得特别重要。

　　类似的解题思路还体现在：(第27题)People who attend college will be more successful in career than those who don’t. 显然，这是必须同意的命题：

　　三条分支理由中比较好的表达有：lay a solid foundation, be vital to career success, ensure promotion. 分支理由越详细越好，因此提到了reading, writing and presentation skills等重要的学术技能。

　　除了学校场景之外，一些抽象话题也能运用learn knowledge and/or skills的思路来拓展： (第30题)Which do you prefer: to be a leader or a follower?

　　接下来讲一道典型的learn lessons的题目：(第79题)The most important lesson can’t be learned in class. 命题中就有lesson，该词有双重含义：一、某一节课;二、经验或教训。可谓正中我们的下怀：

　　课堂里面学习的是书本知识，课堂外的人生是个更大的学校，而人生中的一些不幸(personal misfortunes)会成为我们学习的起点，尤其是第二条分支理由里写的：one can learn a lot in times of crisis and tragedy.

　　再举一道通过experience来进行learning的题目：(第64题)When dealing with problems, do you prefer to get advice from family and friends or to learn through your personal experience? 我们毫不犹豫地选择后者：

　　综上所述，learn或learning是一个非常强大的万能理由，无论话题有多奇特，只要能跟learn knowledge, learn skills, learn lessons, learn from experience搭上边，就有十足的理由和信心拓展下去。最后再顺带一下：

　　▪ By visiting museums, young children can learn a lot of knowledge outside the classroom.

　　▪ Doing community service is a rewarding experience for young people who want to learn various work and social skills.

　　今天的题目是：

　　(第11题)Describe a place you like best in your city.

　　(第16题)Which literary form do you prefer: novels, magazines or poetry?

　　(第33题)If you have a chance to choose your job freely, what kind of job will you choose?

　　试着用learn, learn, learn来解题吧!