雅思口语新题part2&3:描述一个有有趣想法或观点的人

文摘   2025-01-30 10:01   湖南  


Describe a person who has interesting ideas or opinions.

You should say:

Who this person is

How you knew him/her

What this person does

And explain why you think his/her ideas or opinions are interesting

One person who has fascinating ideas is Yuval Noah Harari, an Israeli historian and author. He is best known for his books Sapiens, Homo Deus, and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, which explore human history, the future of humanity, and modern-day challenges.

I first learned about him through a TED Talk he gave, where he discussed how human cooperation and imagination played a key role in our survival and dominance as a species. Later, I started reading his books, and I was captivated by how he combines history, science, and philosophy to present unique perspectives on complex topics.

Harari is a professor of history and an influential thinker. He explores how technology, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology will shape the future of humanity. What makes his ideas so interesting is that he doesn’t just describe the past or present; he encourages readers to think critically about ethical dilemmas, societal trends, and the potential consequences of technological advancements.

I find his ideas thought-provoking because they challenge conventional thinking and push me to question assumptions about the world. For example, his discussions on how data and AI could redefine human freedom and decision-making are both alarming and enlightening.


有一个人有着非常吸引人的想法,他就是尤瓦尔·赫拉利(Yuval Noah Harari),一位以色列历史学家和作家。他最著名的著作是《人类简史》、《未来简史》和《今日简史》,这些书探讨了人类历史、未来发展以及当代面临的挑战。

我第一次知道他是通过他的一场TED演讲,他在演讲中讨论了人类合作和想象力如何在我们作为一个物种的生存与统治中起到了关键作用。后来,我开始阅读他的书,被他将历史、科学和哲学结合起来的独特视角深深吸引。

赫拉利是一位历史教授,也是一位具有影响力的思想家。他研究技术、人工智能和生物技术将如何塑造人类的未来。他的想法之所以有趣,是因为他不仅仅描述过去或当下,还鼓励读者深入思考伦理困境、社会趋势以及科技发展的潜在后果。

我觉得他的观点发人深省,因为它们挑战了传统思维,促使我去质疑我们对世界的假设。例如,他关于数据和人工智能如何重新定义人类自由和决策的讨论,既令人警醒,又引人深思。


 Part 3

1. Why do people like to share their ideas with others?为什么人们喜欢与他人分享自己的想法?

People share their ideas to connect, inspire, or influence others. Sharing ideas can lead to collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. For example, in group settings, exchanging opinions often helps generate new solutions to problems.

人们分享想法是为了与他人建立联系、激励或影响他人。分享想法可以促进合作、创新和个人成长。例如,在小组讨论中,交流观点通常有助于产生解决问题的新方法。


2. Do you think having unique opinions is important?
你认为拥有独特的观点重要吗?

Yes, having unique opinions is important because it encourages creativity and diversity in thinking. When people express different perspectives, it can lead to better decision-making and deeper understanding of complex issues.

是的,拥有独特的观点非常重要,因为它可以激发创造力并带来多样化的思考方式。当人们表达不同的视角时,这通常可以带来更好的决策以及对复杂问题更深入的理解。


3. How can people improve their ability to come up with interesting ideas?

人们如何提高自己提出有趣想法的能力?

People can improve by reading widely, staying curious, and engaging in conversations with people from different backgrounds. Traveling and experiencing new cultures also help broaden perspectives and stimulate creativity.

人们可以通过广泛阅读、保持好奇心以及与来自不同背景的人交谈来提高能力。旅行和体验新文化也有助于开阔视野并激发创造力。

生词和短语总结













fascinating ideas - 引人入胜的想法

Israeli historian - 以色列历史学家

author - 作家

human history - 人类历史

future of humanity - 人类未来

modern-day challenges - 当代挑战

TED Talk - TED 演讲

human cooperation - 人类合作

imagination - 想象力

key role - 关键作用

species - 物种

captivated by - 被……吸引

combine history, science, and philosophy - 将历史、科学和哲学相结合

unique perspectives - 独特视角

complex topics - 复杂主题

influential thinker - 有影响力的思想家

ethical dilemmas - 伦理困境

societal trends - 社会趋势

technological advancements - 技术进步

thought-provoking - 发人深省的

challenge conventional thinking - 挑战传统思维

data and AI - 数据与人工智能

redefine human freedom - 重新定义人类自由

enlightening - 启发性的

connect with others - 与他人建立联系

inspire others - 激励他人

influence others - 影响他人

collaboration - 合作

generate new solutions - 产生新的解决方法

unique opinions - 独特的观点

encourage creativity - 鼓励创造力

diversity in thinking - 思维多样性

better decision-making - 更好的决策

deeper understanding - 更深刻的理解

read widely - 广泛阅读

stay curious - 保持好奇心

engage in conversations - 参与对话

different backgrounds - 不同背景

broaden perspectives - 开阔视野

stimulate creativity - 激发创造力



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