針對(duì)雅思議論文寫作中的辯論式話題，在教學(xué)中我們通常會(huì)向?qū)W生介紹兩種安排結(jié)構(gòu)的方式，即單邊支持和雙邊討論。所謂單邊支持，顧名思義就是文章的辯論從一邊展開，作者的觀點(diǎn)和理由呈現(xiàn)“一邊倒”的形式；而雙邊討論型文章的特點(diǎn)則是文章針對(duì)題目所提出的話題，從正反（即支持和反對(duì)）兩個(gè)方面展開辯論。單邊支持和雙邊討論結(jié)構(gòu)的文章有著各自的特點(diǎn)和謀篇布局的套路，不同的題目可能適合不同類型的結(jié)構(gòu)。但無論是用什么樣的結(jié)構(gòu)，作為議論文寫作，論點(diǎn)、論據(jù)和論證都是必不可少的，特別是論點(diǎn)，沒有論點(diǎn)或論點(diǎn)不清的文章是絕不可能拿高分的。然而在雙邊討論型文章教學(xué)中，經(jīng)常會(huì)發(fā)現(xiàn)學(xué)生對(duì)于怎樣提出觀點(diǎn)感到非常迷惑。本文將從怎樣提出“折衷觀點(diǎn)”和“折衷方案”這個(gè)角度對(duì)于雙邊討論型文章的觀點(diǎn)設(shè)計(jì)進(jìn)行簡(jiǎn)單分析。

一，何為“折衷觀點(diǎn)”和“折衷方案”。

很多雅思寫作考題的提問方式都是“Do you agree or disagree？”或者“To what extent do you agree or disagree？”。很多剛剛接觸雅思考試的學(xué)生甚至是老師認(rèn)為對(duì)于這種提問方式無非就是yes或no兩種答案，所以文章的觀點(diǎn)也就只能是同意或者不同意了。其實(shí)，對(duì)于這類提問，也可以采用“折衷”的觀點(diǎn)，即“partly agree，partly disagree”（部分同意，部分不同意）。但是前提是一定要在文章中從支持和反對(duì)的兩方面都闡述一些理由，而且最好再提出一種“折衷”方案。例如，考題問“現(xiàn)在很多人用動(dòng)物做試驗(yàn)，你同意嗎？”，考生可以在文中分別討論支持和反對(duì)動(dòng)物試驗(yàn)的理由，最后提出動(dòng)物試驗(yàn)既有好處也有壞處，這就是一種“折衷”觀點(diǎn)。除此之外，作者還提出了是否能用動(dòng)物來做試驗(yàn)主要是取決于試驗(yàn)是否能給人類生活帶來顯著的改善（比如幫助人類發(fā)明治療Aids的藥物），這就屬于“折衷”方案。

二，“折衷觀點(diǎn)”和“折衷方案”的幾種形式。

那么怎樣提出“折衷觀點(diǎn)”呢？“折衷方案”又有哪幾種形式呢？下面筆者將對(duì)常見的幾種安排折衷觀點(diǎn)和折衷方案的形式，結(jié)合相應(yīng)的考題進(jìn)行總結(jié)。

（1）   興利除弊

“興利除弊”應(yīng)該是一種比較簡(jiǎn)單的折衷方案，在優(yōu)缺點(diǎn)類文章中特別常用。即在分析完考題所涉及事物的優(yōu)缺點(diǎn)之后，在結(jié)尾段提出“優(yōu)缺點(diǎn)都有，我們要興利除弊”這樣的折衷方案。例如以下考題：

The advantages brought by the spread of English as a “global language” will outweigh the disadvantages. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this view?

在討論完英語作為全球性語言的利與弊之后，結(jié)尾段可以這樣提出折衷觀點(diǎn)：

To sum up, it is difficult to tell whether or not the advantages outweigh the disadvantages regarding the spread of English as a global language. What we may have to consider is how to accept this trend as positive while at the same time staying away from its drawbacks.

（2）   平衡發(fā)展

很多考題需要考生討論兩種觀點(diǎn)，通常會(huì)有“discuss both views and give your own opinion”這樣的提問要求。很多情況下，文中說到的兩種觀點(diǎn)表面上看來是完全相反，但其實(shí)并不矛盾，可以用“平衡發(fā)展”的思路來提出觀點(diǎn)。例如考題：

Some people think that cultural traditions may be destroyed when they are used as money-making attractions aimed at tourists. Others believe it is the only way to save these traditions. Discuss on both sides and give your opinion.

在討論完發(fā)展旅游的必要性和保護(hù)文化傳統(tǒng)的重要性之后，結(jié)尾段可以這樣提出折衷方案：

We should find the right balance between tourism development and cultural protection and I believe the government has a very important role to play here. In my own country, for example, many tourist cities have made effective development plans to successfully attract large numbers of visitors while still preserving their distinct cultural traditions.

（3）   取決于……

有時(shí)在討論完A和B兩種觀點(diǎn)以后，可以提出類似于“同意A還是B要取決于……”這樣的折衷觀點(diǎn)，前文講到的動(dòng)物試驗(yàn)是否可以進(jìn)行取決于試驗(yàn)的性質(zhì)就是屬于這樣的方案。再比如下面這個(gè)例子：

Some people think that the animals should be treated as pets; others think that animals are sources of food and clothing. What is your opinion?

在討論完動(dòng)物當(dāng)寵物養(yǎng)的理由和動(dòng)物當(dāng)食物吃的理由之后，結(jié)尾段可以這樣提出觀點(diǎn)：

From my point of view, there is no absolute answer as to whether animals should be treated like pets or as sources of food and clothes. It largely depends on what kinds of animals they are. But what remains undoubted is that we should treat animals with a humane attitude and bear in mind that they are important in preserving nature’s ecological equilibrium.

（4）   解決方法

很多雙邊討論型文章中所討論的兩種觀點(diǎn)其實(shí)是可以通過某種方案來“化解矛盾”的，例如這道考題：

In many countries, good schools and medical facilities are available only in cities. Some people think new teachers and doctors should wok in rural areas for a few years, but others think everyone should be free to choose where they work. Discuss and give your own opinion.

在討論完“支邊”的利（縮小城鄉(xiāng)差距）與弊（年輕人喪失自由）之后，我們可以提出這樣一種解決方案：