1.細(xì)節(jié)
往往考生在獨(dú)立回答中無法獲得高分的一大原因是缺少細(xì)節(jié)。
EST認(rèn)為太過模糊籠統(tǒng)的回答是不能得高分的。
比如，你回答說“The internet has many benefits”（互聯(lián)網(wǎng)有許多優(yōu)點(diǎn)） 或者 “working in groups can help you meet people”（小組工作的形式可以讓我們結(jié)識(shí)更多的人），
但是卻不用例子來證明你的觀點(diǎn)，這樣的回答都太概括化了。
來看一些高分的回答，是怎么樣用足夠的信息來支持自己論點(diǎn)的。
People go to college for a variety of reasons. What are some reasons people go to college?
人們出于許許多多的原因去上大學(xué)，那么這些理由是什么呢？
In my view, there are a number of excellent reasons to go to college. 【觀點(diǎn)】
First, you will ensure that you make a high salary. There is a tremendous amount of data that proves people with a college education earn higher salaries. 【具體原因：高薪水】
A recent study printed in the New York Times demonstrates that people with a bachelor’s degree make 40% more each year than people with only a high school diploma. This is a significant amount of money. 【例子：數(shù)據(jù)】
In addition, college gives you the perfect location to meet other professionals and network. It’s crucial to network in order to obtain a good career. 【具體原因：人際關(guān)系】
For instance, because I met many other business professionals when I attended college, I was hired immediately when I graduated.
I already knew many people in the field, and one of my friends from my college days was on the hiring board of Amazon.
I had applied for a marketing position there, and I was offered the job because of this personal connection. 【例子：我的經(jīng)歷】
2.避免重復(fù)
考生在口語中無法獲取高分的還有一個(gè)原因就是，他們在回答問題時(shí)，總喜歡說一些重復(fù)的話。要想避免這點(diǎn)也很簡單，就是說的兩個(gè)理由要不一樣，不能有重復(fù)。
比如，對于“What are the benefits of working in groups?”（小組工作有什么好處？）這個(gè)問題，
你想到的第一個(gè)理由是“you can meet people”（認(rèn)識(shí)更多人），那么你的第二個(gè)理由就需要避開這點(diǎn)，如果兩個(gè)理由太過相似，那你也只能獲得一個(gè)比較低的分?jǐn)?shù)了。
下面的例子就是一個(gè)反面教材：
What are the benefits to working in groups?
小組工作有什么好處？
Working in groups has many benefits. 【觀點(diǎn)】
First, I can meet people, which means I can make a lot of friends. I like to meet new people who can offer new ideas and brainstorm things. Groups can come up with so many ideas. That’s beneficial for my life. 【理由1：認(rèn)識(shí)更多人】
In addition, I can network with other people, and talk to them. They can introduce me to more people too and offer more ideas. I really enjoy this in groups, it makes it more beneficial and more interesting. 【理由2：和更多人交流】
That’s why working in groups is really good and so enjoyable for everyone.
下面，再給大家看一個(gè)高分的回答：
There are a number of benefits to working in groups. 【觀點(diǎn)】
The first is the opportunity to make friendships that can last a lifetime. 【理由1：交朋友】
When I was in college, I had to do a presentation on the effects of aspirin on children. The professor placed us in groups of five people.
They were people I had never met before, and we became close because we were working together. I made two lifelong friends, John and Sarah, while working on that project. 【具體例子：我的經(jīng)歷】
In addition, when you work in a group, you benefit from the variety of skills people have. 【理由2：發(fā)揮功能】
For instance, I am not very computer literate. On the other hand, my English grammar and writing are at a high level.
Whenever I have group work, I ask if anyone can prepare a PowerPoint presentation, and in return I offer to write a summary of our work for the professor. In this way, we use everyone’s talents effectively. 【具體例子：我的特點(diǎn)】
