有一部分同学会把事件类话题归类为难度题。问其原因就是因为它过于杂乱，而且太没有参考范围而导致不知道说什么。我觉得这个问题不只是存在在你们之中，包括我的外教，前雅思考官也觉得事件类话题有点难度。每次当我们开始准备part 2答案的时候她都会选择更为具体的话题去写，而有关“Describe a time…”类型的问题基本都会我来完成的。
你说这类话题真的有难度么？我并不这么认为，只是你没有摸到事件类话题的解题套路而已。今天我就来给大家分析分析，看看如何把事件类话题聊出别人想不到却又很简单的样子
从过往的题库来看，事件类话题的数量是最多的，同时也是最杂的。即便如此，我们依旧可以找寻一些相似的规律来解答问题。在这么多的事件类话题中，我大概把它们分成两类：
1. 拆分方向不明确型事件类话题；
2. 拆分方向明确型事件类话题。
今天我们就先来聊一聊“方向不明确”的事件类话题。比如：
Part 2 别人帮忙下做的决定
Describe an important decision made with the help of other people
You should say:
• What the decision was
• When it happened
• Who helped you to make the decision
• And explain why it was important
Part 2 上网搜信息
Describe a time that you looked for information from the internet
You should say:
• When it happened
• What you were looking for
• Where you were searching on the internet
• And explain how you felt about the information
以上是非常具有代表性的两个话题，它们各自对应的关键词为：“决定”、“搜索”。我之所以会把它们归入到拓展方向不明确的板块里也是因为它们的范围很广，会让人抓不思考的方向。也正是如此，很多同学会抱怨说我好像有很多可以说，可我又不知道怎么说，脑子很乱。
此类话题的核心关键词还有很多，包括：主意、欺骗、道歉、建议、消息、信息、犯错、谈话等。鉴于这类话题范围很大，我们要做的就是明确它们的可思考范围。
那么它们的思考范围有哪些呢？其实你跟着雅思口语的话题分类来就可以了。按雅思哥对当季话题的分类来看，它大致分为四大板块：人物类/地点类/物品类/事件类话题。为此，在准备事件类话题前，我的建议是你先准备完“人/地/物”三块的内容，准备内容期间完成这三大板块的角度拆分（也就是它们各自的思考维度)。
准备完这三块以后，你就可以开始准备事件类话题了，因为事件类话题的思考维度是前三块之和。我们可以从人的维度、地点的维度、物品的维度以及事件（活动）本身的维度来思考可行性的答案。
拿《》来举例子：
• 我们从人的方向来思考可能有的消息
这个消息可能是和人的工作有关系，比如：找到新工作、加薪、升职、完成新项目等；这个消息可能和人的婚姻有关系，比如：脱单、恢复单身 (不被看好的爱情)、结婚、离异 (不被看好的婚姻)等；这个消息可能和人的健康有关系，比如：癌症痊愈、摆脱抑郁症等。
• 我们从物品的方向来思考可能有的消息
这个消息可能和产品类型有关系，比如：Apple要出新款手机；这个消息可能和产品价格有关，比如：Steam平台上的皮肤降价了；这个消息可能和产品功能有关系，比如：iPad将拥有分屏功能。
• 我们从公共场所的方向来思考可能有的消息
这个消息可能和公共场所的类型有关系，比如：我们城市将拥有个游乐园；这个消息可能和公共场所的收费有关，比如：图书馆将免费对外开放；这个消息可能和公共场所的成就有关，比如：当地公园被评为全国最美公园之一。
• 我们从城市的方向来思考可能有的消息
这个消息可能和城市的交通有关系，比如：新建地铁、新建大型机场；这个消息可能和城市的教育有关，比如：新课改课；这个消息可能和城市的活动有关，比如：获得举办亚运会的机会。
从以上案例来看，先明确思考范围是非常重要的一件事情。只有这样，你才可以走出自己固有的思维看到别人看不到的内容。
如果你还是不太清楚的话，我将拿出一道part 2话题来做专门的解析。这道题其实是一年前的事件类话题，但我觉得它对于事件类话题依旧具有一定的参考意义。
Part 2 别人帮忙下做的决定
Describe an important decision made with the help of other people
You should say:
• What the decision was
• When it happened
• Who helped you to make the decision
• And explain why it was important
虽然这道题是《别人帮忙下做的决定》，但这道题的重点不是“别人”而是“决定”本身。为此，你在思考问题的时候不需要纠结这个决定究竟是你自己做的还是别人帮你下的。
按常规思考模式来看，80%同学会选择和自己学业有关系的决定，包括：选专业、选学校、出国等。对于学生而言，这些的确是非常重要的决定。但从话题的新颖度来看，我觉得它们有点普通。
那么我们可以有哪些更好的选择呢？鉴于决定都是和人有关系的，我们只需要聚焦于和“人”相关的维度即可。比如：
• skills 技能
这个决定可能和个人技能增长有关。
比如：学习投资技能
“The best decision I ever made was in April 2008. At that time I was interning with an HR consultancy firm. My job was to call candidates and schedule interviews with IT companies.
Every day I used to interact with my boss. During our discussions, I always gave me some positive advice. So, on this particular day, he told me about an investment course he thought I would be interested in. I was hesitant to join it as it was expensive. I told him that I couldn't afford it.
He replied by saying that I should make an investment in myself, as I would see the benefits in the future. Even then I was not convinced. Finally, he told me that he would pay half the cost. It was still a lot for me to pay out but he was so keen for me to do the course, I agreed.
For me, it meant that I couldn't buy a new mobile as planned and that I would have to curb my spending. It turned out to be the best decision I ever made as I learnt a lot and I am glad I pushed myself to do it.
After that, I developed a habit of setting goals for myself at the start of every year and reviewing them on a quarterly basis. Thanks to this amazing experience, I am now into investing in Education and over the past few years, I have taken various kinds of online and offline courses which have helped me brush up my skills and given me new ones. ”
• Hobbies 爱好
这个决定也可能跟“兴趣爱好”有关。
比如：退出啦啦队,专注于学习
“One decision that really changed my life was when I decided to quit the cheerleading squad. it wasn't an easy decision as I loved it but it was affecting my studies. I spoke to my dad about it and he made me see that my education was the most important thing.
He was right. When I was out of the team, I was able to focus on my studies, and successfully graduated and went on to get a good job.”
比如：戒游戏, 戒网络
“When I was a teenager I was really into video games, so much so that it was the only thing I was doing. My best friend told me that I was missing out on life and that I should experience new things.
I took on board his advice and it was the best thing I could have done. I started doing more outdoor activities like cycling and skateboarding. I even met a girl. “
•Occupation 工作
这个决定也可能和工作有关。在不同工作时期，你也需要面对不一样的工作决定。
比如：公司的选择
“When I started looking for jobs, I was very confused about if I should choose a big company or a small company. Then my friend helped me out and he explained the pros and cons of each of them. He suggested working for a small company would be a good way for me to step out of my comfort zone and do something challenging. I took on board his advice and I selected a small company for my first position.”
比如：跳槽
“Three years ago, I made a very important decision to leave my stable job of 10 years working as a careers advisor in a college. I did it because I wanted to do something new and an opportunity came up to work with a start-up company.
I made the decision to take the job with the help of my family and friends. Some people believed that it was a very risky choice to make, as the company was not well known and the job appeared too good to be true.
While other people advised me to take the job as it was an opportunity of a lifetime and would surely challenge me and expand my skills. Despite the risks, I am glad that I followed my instincts and was very grateful for all the advice from my friends and family.”
• Appearance 外貌
这个决定可能和你的外貌有关系。
比如：减肥
“I was not really satisfied with my appearance and I was thinking about having plastic surgery. My friend suggested that instead, I should just lose weight. It was a more effective and healthy way to make me more beautiful and boost my confidence.
I decided to take on board her advice and started to follow a strict diet and exercise routine. Every day, she motivated me to get up early and do a workout in the gym. There were many times I wanted to give up, but thanks to her, I didn't and the weight dropped off.”
• Marital status 婚姻状况
这个决定也可以和婚姻有关系。
比如：求婚
“I had been in a relationship with my girlfriend for seven years and I had been asked so many times when we were going to get married. But I wasn’t really sure as there were still lots of uncertainties. For example, whether I could give her a stable life, whether I was ready to take on the responsibility of a family and whether I was good enough to be a father.
Then I had a good talk with my grandma and she told me that I was old enough and mature enough to get married and that she thought I would make a great husband and father, She also told me that I shouldn’t worry about it too much.
I decided to take on board her advice and I proposed to my girlfriend. We got married a year ago and I now realize I was worrying unnecessarily.
比如：离婚
“My husband had an affair which made me really sad. I wanted to get a divorce, however, as we have a son, I didn't know if it was better to try and work it out. I had a talk with my friend.
She told me that getting divorced wasn’t an ideal choice and I should give him another chance. She said that if I wanted to get divorced, I had to consider the effects it would have on my son. Her advice really helped and made me see both sides.
In the end, I decided to stay with him and I hope it was the right decision.”
比如：表白
“I had a crush on a boy who was very handsome. I saw him during a singing competition and I was really mesmerized by his beautiful voice. I was desperate to meet him but unfortunately, I was a bit shy and timid.
I didn't want to make a fool of myself. My friend told me that I should be brave and that if I didn't try, I would never know. I thought about it and decided to go for it.
Unfortunately, he wasn't that keen to get to know me but I felt proud of myself for putting myself out there and decided it was his loss.”
从以上的例子来看，你会发现这些决定都真实性的发生在我们的生活中，但因为你没有从角度上进行细分，你会忽略掉它们的存在。
现在就请确定一个“Decision”, 然后跟着我的讲解来完成这道题吧。
01What the decision was
针对个小问题，我们需要直接给出具体的“Decision”, 接着我们就可以进一步解释做这个决定的原因。
Example one：
An important decision I had to make was deciding which country to choose for my overseas studies. Some people told me I should go to the USA but I knew the fees were really high, and some people said to go to the UK but I wasn't that keen because of the bad weather. I didn't know what to do so I asked my cousin what she thought.
Example two：
When I graduated from university, I was really confused about my future. I had no idea if I should create my own business or just find a job somewhere. I was completely lost and could barely sleep. Then I turned to my friend for help.
02When it happened
很多同学可能会觉得“When”出现在第二小问有点奇怪，同时也不知道究竟该如何继续拓展。或者我们可以把时间段锁定在你向别人寻求帮助的时间点，这样我们可以给出更为细节化的时间信息。
Example one：
I went to her on a Sunday night. It was absolutely pouring down so I just jumped in a taxi and went straight to her house.
Example two：
I called her really early in the morning, around 5. I knew she was still sleeping, but I really needed some advice. She didn’t mind at all and told me to come over straight away.
03 Who helped you to make the decision
虽然我们在前两问有指出这个帮助你做决定的人是谁，但在这个问题里我们可以更加详细的去介绍他以及向他寻求帮助的原因。提到“为什么向他寻求帮助”的原因，我们依旧可以从人物类的角度中去寻找适合的拓展项。比如：从“工作”来看，他工作经验丰富或者有相关领域的经验；从“生活阅历”来看，他可能经历的事情比较多，知识面广 ；从“性格”来看，他可能比较乐于助人，愿意提供帮助等。
Example one：
Even though my cousin had never studied abroad, she had lots of life experience and I trusted her very much. Over the years, she has helped me make lots of good decisions. Every time I have a problem, she is the first person I turn to.
After talking to her for the whole afternoon, she helped me select several countries that I could choose from, including the UK, Holland and Australia and because I was fascinated by the British accent, I finally chose the UK.
Example two：
Even though my friend was my age, she had much more work experience than me. After our freshman year, she set up her own business. At first, it was just a small store selling snacks and stationery on my campus, but now she has a small company specializing in E-commerce.
I knew she was the best person to go to for advice. We talked for the whole night and she told me the pros and cons of working for companies versus creating my own business. When I went home, I had a good talk with my parents as well. Finally, I decided to create my own business like her.
04Why it was important
反观事件类话题的最后一问，它的难度相对比其他类型的要小很多。就像这道题，它的最后一问很纯粹。既然一个决定对你很重要，说明这个决定对你带来了巨大的影响，而且这个影响还是正面的。为此，我们只需要聚焦于“决定”本身，然后使劲的夸它本身存在的好处即可。
Example one：
Thanks to my cousin, I made a good decision that was really important to me. When I studied in the UK for a year, I got a better understanding of the culture. More importantly, I had many opportunities to practice my English and my British accent.
Now when I chat with others, they all complement my accent. The university I studied in the UK is also well-known so not only did I learn a lot, I was offered quite a few positions as a result.
Example two：
It was one of the most important decisions I have ever made. Even though creating a business was difficult and challenging, I have gained so much from doing it.
Compared to my other classmates who went to work for companies, I think I have developed far more skills. My business is very successful and I am making a lot of money. I am so glad I took on board the advice and made the decision I did.
通过对以上四小问的讲解，现在你可以完成属于你自己的话题啦。
【一分钟关键词】
Describe an important decision made with the help of other people
You should say:
• What the decision was
= Create my own business or find a job somewhere
• When it happened
= Early in the morning, around 5
• Who helped you to make the decision
= Friend+Reason (she had much more work experience than me)
参考答案：【别人帮忙下做的决定】
• What the decision was
When I graduated from university, I was really confused about my future. I had no idea if I should create my own business or just find a job somewhere.
I was completely lost and could barely sleep. Then I turned to my friend for help.
• When it happened
I called her really early in the morning, around 5. I knew she was still sleeping, but I really needed some advice. She didn’t mind at all and told me to come over straight away.
• Who helped you to make the decision
Even though my friend was my age, she had much more work experience than me. After our freshman year, she set up her own business. At first, it was just a small store selling snacks and stationery on my campus, but now she has a small company specializing in E-commerce.
I knew she was the best person to go to for advice. We talked for the whole night and she told me the pros and cons of working for companies versus creating my own business. When I went home, I had a good talk with my parents as well. Finally, I decided to create my own business like her.
• Why it was important
P- It was one of the most important decisions I have ever made. Even though creating a business was difficult and challenging, I have gained so much from doing it.
E- Compared to my other classmates who went to work for companies, I think I have developed far more skills. My business is very successful and I am making a lot of money. I am so glad I took on board the advice and made the decision I did.
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