雅思13 Test1 口语学习Part 3
雅思13 Test1 口语学习Part 3
Part 3
Choosing work
1.What kinds of jobs do young people not want to do in your country?
Well, I guess it really depends on one's circumstances.But generally, I think the younger generation have received better education than their parents' generation so they tend to have higher opinions of themselves and refuse to do the jobs that they think are beneath them, such as blue collar jobs or service jobs. On the other hand, I suppose most young people today would prefer to go see the world and work in a big city rather than be stuck in the small town where they were born,even though their parents may have had a good life all planned out for them- working as a civil servant in the local government, marrying early and buying a house near the best school in town. I guess it's fortunate that not every child chooses to follow in their parents' footsteps! After all, this is how the society progresses,isn't it?
depend on one＇s circumstances
取决于个人境遇
the younger generation
年轻一代
have high opinions of oneself
自视甚高
beneath them
配不上他们的
a white／blue collar job
白领／蓝领工作
go see the world
去看世界
have a life planed out for them
为他们设计好了人生
civil servant
公务员
follow in one＇s footsteps［
习语］追随某人的足迹
2. Who is best at advising young people about choosing a job:teachers or parents?
Well, it's a tough question because I think ultimately it's up to young people themselves to decide what they want to do with their lives, but I guess both teachers and parents have some useful perspectives to offer. A teacher may know more about the student's academic performance thus could make a reasonable prediction about their potential in the field, while a parent may be a better judge of their children's character, and they could also be good role models if they have had fulfilling careers themselves. However, both teachers and parents could be biased, so I believe it's best to listen to different opinions so that you can make a well-informed decision yourself.
ultimately
最终
up to
［习语］取决于
offer perspectives
提供不同的视角
make a prediction about
作出预测
a good judge of character
善于识人的人
role model 榜样
a fulfilling career
有满足感的职业
Biased
偏颇的，片面的
make a well-informed decision
做出明智的选择
3. Is money always the most important thing when choosing a job?
Definitely not! I mean even if you believe in materialism and think more money will bring more happiness, it will still be very short-sighted to prioritize money over other factors like your passion,career path, work-life balance, etc. Because in the long run, it is those factors that will make sure you're enjoying your life. In fact, I'd argue that money should probably come last when choosing a job, especially for a new graduate. I think it's very important to think long term and remember that everybody has to pay their dues if they want to be successful. There's a saying that goes “do what you love and the money will follow". I think it makes sense because if you really find your passion,you'll be highly motivated to work hard and think creatively and eventually be more successful at what you do.
materialism
物质主义
short-sighted
短视的
prioritize A over...
把A置于·····之前
career path
职业发展
work-life balance
工作和生活的平衡
in the long run
从长远来看
I’d argue that
我认为
think long term
从长计议
pay one’s dues
［习语］（在成功之前）付出相应的努力
be highly motivated
有极大的动力
Work-Life balance
1. Do you agree that many people nowadays are under pressure to work longer hours and take less holiday?
Totally.It seems that overwork is the norm in most of the big cities around the world.Some may do it voluntarily, but I guess most people feel compelled to do so because of the fierce competition—they are constantly worried about being replaced if they don't work hard enough. Technology is notdoing usany good either because now we are expected to respond to emails and messages at all hours,evenwhen we're on holiday, which means the line between work life and personal life is increasinglyblurred,putting us in a position where we find it important to take time off.
the norm
常态
feel compelled to
被迫做某事
fierce competition
激烈的竞争
do someone good
对某人有好处
at all hours
任何时间
the line between...and...is increasingly blurred put...in a position...
把某人置于某种境地······之间的界限越来越模糊
take time off
休息
2.What is the impact on society of people having a poor work-life balance?
Well obviously people's health will suffer if they are constantly overloaded. Not only will fatigue lead to reduced productivity at work, but working late every night will also put a strain on people's relationships with their family and friends, which will certainly have serious repercussions on people's social life and the wider community. For example, children of an overworked couple are usually at risk of underachieving at school.
overloaded
超负荷的
fatigue
劳累
reduced productivity
降低的生产力
put a strain on
给·····带来压力
have repercussions
带来（通常是负面的）影响
at risk of
面临·····的风险
underachieve 表现不佳
3. Could you recommend some effective strategies for governments and employers to ensure people have a good work-life balance?
Well, this all sounds a bit paradoxical, doesn't it? Forcing people to take more holiday? But I guess the government does need to make sure that employees have their legal entitlement to a break from work.Now exactly how this could be done is really beyond my knowledge but as far as I know, I think it's really down to the employers to ensure they improve efficiency in the workplace rather than overload their staff. I think it's really important to establish a company culture that sends the right message,such as “work hard, play hard” so the employees will know that they won't be penalized for taking time off,instead they will be rewarded for coming up with creative solutions that allow them to finish work early.
paradoxical
矛盾的
legal entitlement to
对·······的合法权利
beyond my knowledge
超过我的认知范围
as far as I know
据我所知
be down to
［习语］·······的责任
send the right message
传递正确的理念
be penalized for
为·······受到惩罚
