第一段重點:清楚標示主題論述;重在「事件本身」,不必提出太多事件。 個人經驗描述,清楚標示主題論述(作者立場),由於第一段就要描述個人經歷,所以主題論述可以先出現。主題論述(Thesis Statement) 範例:Although student life is full of happy memories, an unpleasant experience I once had taught me an important life lesson. 說清楚:我有過不愉快的經驗,而且這個經驗「有意義、有啟發」。 描述經驗重點,提供2–3個具體細節。例如: (1) 發生在什麼時候?(某次考試、某段時間) (2) 發生了什麼事?(被誤解/被霸凌/考試失敗/朋友決裂等) (3) 當下的感受是什麼?(失望、難過、憤怒、無助)
第一段:個人學習經驗及主題論述 (1) 描述個人層面的衝擊,例如: 學習方式的改變(線上課程、錄影回放、線上討論) 學習體驗的改變(更彈性/較缺乏互動/需要更自律) 描述個人感受(方便但具挑戰性)+ 主題論述 參考:As a student, the rise of online learning has significantly changed the way I study and experience education. 本段重點:從「學生」角度出發描述改變,不急著評價對錯
請以 How has technology changed my life? 為主題,寫一篇至少120個字的英文作文。 第一段針對文章主題,說明科技對人類的影響及好壞處,第二段描述某一種科技如何改變你的生活,及個人的評估是好改變還是壞改變。
參考架構:
第一段:科技對人類的影響+主題論述(Thesis Statement 作者立場)
科技對人類的影響 (1) 科技讓生活更便利(溝通、學習、娛樂) (2) 同時也帶來問題(依賴、分心、隱私) (3) 科技影響人類的生活方式與思考模式 (4) 主題論述參考:Technology has greatly changed human life by bringing convenience, but it also creates new challenges.
主題論述參考:A world without the Internet would be very different from the one we live in today. Although life might be slower, such a world could be both better and worse.
背景與關聯說明 (1) 廣告隨處可見(電視、網路、街道) (2) 人們透過廣告接觸商品與服務 (3) 廣告影響我們的消費選擇與生活方式 (4) 主題論述參考:Although advertising is often criticized, it plays an important role in our daily lives.
Discussion Questions Answers from different perspectivesfor reference
Tariffs (關稅)
Q1. If Taiwan’s exports face higher tariffs and become more expensive abroad, which industries or jobs do you think will be most affected? Perspective: Optimistic Innovator Even if tariffs rise, I think Taiwan can adapt by focusing on innovation instead of price. For example, chips from TSMC are so advanced that buyers may still need them, no matter the cost. Tariffs might push local companies to upgrade technology faster and create niche products that other countries cannot easily replace. Of course, some industries like agriculture may suffer, but this challenge could encourage farmers to build strong brands or find new regional markets. For me, I see tariffs as tough but also a chance for creativity.
Q2. Would you prefer to work for a company that serves mainly the local market, or one that relies on exports? Why?ompanies… Perspective: Practical Risk Manager If I think about my own career, I would probably choose a company that mainly serves the local market. Export companies face too many risks: tariffs, currency changes, and global politics. Local-focused companies, like those in healthcare, food, or services, are more stable because people always need them. Of course, the salary may be smaller compared to international companies, but stability is more important for me. If I can build my skills in a safe environment, maybe later I can consider working in an international firm.
Currency Value (幣值)
Q3. If the Taiwan dollar becomes stronger, what changes would you notice in your daily life (shopping, studying abroad, or traveling)? Perspective: Young Traveler If the Taiwan dollar becomes stronger, the first thing I would notice is traveling. Suddenly, flights, hotels, and even shopping abroad become cheaper. Studying overseas would also be easier, because tuition and rent cost less when converted into NTD. I think my daily life in Taiwan may not change much, but my opportunities to go abroad would definitely improve. For me, a stronger currency means more freedom to see the world and learn new things outside of Taiwan. That is very exciting for young people like me.
Q4.Do you think it is important for young Taiwanese to understand currency changes? How could this knowledge help in real life? Perspective: Skeptical Youth Honestly, I don’t think every young person needs to learn about currency. Most of us will not trade stocks or work in finance. As long as our salaries are stable and we can pay for daily expenses, exchange rates don’t matter much. If I travel abroad, I can just use an app to check the best time to exchange money. For me, understanding currency feels too technical and far away from my daily life. Instead of studying exchange rates, I’d rather focus on improving my work skills.
Domestic Issues (國內議題:政治與司法)
Q5. Do you think Taiwan is politically stable today? How might political stability (or instability) affect your future career? Perspective: Critical Observer I don’t think Taiwan is very politically stable. There are too many conflicts between parties, and sometimes the government spends more time fighting than solving problems. For young people, this makes the job market uncertain, because investors may not trust a country with constant political drama. Even if the economy is strong, instability in politics can ruin opportunities. For me, political stability is very important. If I feel the system is chaotic, I may even consider working abroad. I want to focus on my career, not on endless political news.
Q6. Can you think of a system in Taiwan that feels unfair? How do you think it affects society and young people? Perspective: Socially Concerned Student I think the education system in Taiwan is unfair. There is too much pressure on exams, and many students from poor families cannot afford expensive tutoring. This creates a big gap between rich and poor. For young people, it feels like your future depends not only on effort but also on family background. Some talented students give up because they feel the system is not fair. In the long run, this affects society because we lose potential talent and creativity. I think education should give more equal opportunities to everyone.
Economic Trends (經濟發展趨勢:AI、半導體等)
Q7. Are you worried that AI might replace your future job? Why or why not? Perspective: Tech Optimist I am not really worried about AI. Yes, it may take away some repetitive jobs, but it also creates new industries that never existed before. For example, who thought about AI ethics or AI trainers ten years ago? Also, AI can reduce boring tasks, so people can focus on creative or strategic work. For me, AI is like electricity in the past—it changes everything, but it also makes life better. If I keep learning, I can use AI as a tool to grow my career, not as a competitor.
Q8. Why do you think TSMC is building factories in the US? What challenges or concerns might it face there? Perspective: Strategic Thinker I think TSMC is building factories in the US mainly because of politics, not business. The US wants to reduce dependence on Taiwan, in case of conflict with China. But TSMC faces challenges: higher costs, fewer skilled engineers, and slower efficiency. For Taiwan, the concern is bigger—if too much technology moves abroad, Taiwan may lose its “silicon shield.” As a young person, this worries me, because Taiwan’s economy depends heavily on semiconductors. I hope TSMC can balance between keeping its most advanced technologies in Taiwan and satisfying US demands.
知識英語工作坊報告寫作架構
自訂標題:How Global Trends Shape My Daughters’ Future
1. 介紹 Introduction (around 50 words)
開頭語例子:The world is changing quickly, and Taiwan is deeply connected to these changes.
提示作者視角:Mention being a 64-year-old father with two daughters.
主題論述 (Thesis Statement):I think less about my own career and more about how these changes will shape their future opportunities.
2. 主體(1) Economic/Trade Trend (80–90 words)
重點:Tariffs and currency changes.
說明:Higher tariffs or a stronger Taiwan dollar make exports less competitive, reducing job opportunities in electronics, machinery, and agriculture.
連結主題論述:For my daughters, this means traditional career paths may not be reliable.
舉例或證明:They need flexibility and awareness of global trade and currency issues.
3. 主體(2) Technology Trend (around 100 words)
重點:AI and semiconductors.
說明:Taiwan’s strength in chips faces global competition and political pressures; AI is transforming jobs.
連結主題論述:Some jobs may disappear, but new ones will appear if they combine human skills with digital tools.
舉例或證明:my daughters should learn digital skills, improve English, and develop creativity, empathy, and cross-cultural communication.
4. Conclusion (around 100 words)
回到我的論述:Global trends are powerful forces that directly shape young people’s futures.
宏觀結束:For my daughters, these trends are both challenges and opportunities. With preparation, they can build meaningful and resilient careers.
範本:How Global Trends Shape My Daughters’ Future
(起頭帶讀者進入文境中)The world is changing quickly, and Taiwan is deeply connected to these changes. From tariffs and currency values to the rise of artificial intelligence, global trends affect not only industries but also the personal careers of young people. (主題論述帶讀者進入二三段主體) As a 64-year-old father with two daughters, aged 19 and 22, I think less about my own career and more about how these changes will shape their future opportunities.
主體(1) One important factor is trade and the economy. If Taiwan’s exports face higher tariffs or if the Taiwan dollar becomes too strong, our products may become less competitive in global markets. This could reduce job opportunities in key industries like electronics, machinery, and agriculture. For my daughters, this means they cannot simply rely on traditional career paths. They will need to be flexible, perhaps focusing on jobs connected to the local market or roles that require international cooperation. Understanding trade and currency issues will help them make better career choices.
主體(2) Another powerful trend is technology, especially AI and semiconductors. Taiwan is a global leader in chips, but the competition is intense, and the industry faces geopolitical pressures. At the same time, AI is transforming almost every field. While some jobs may disappear, new opportunities will appear for people who can combine human skills with digital tools. For my daughters, this means learning digital skills, improving their English, and developing abilities that AI cannot easily replace, such as creativity, empathy, and cross-cultural communication.
結論 In conclusion, global trends are not just distant headlines; they are powerful forces that will directly shape the lives of young Taiwanese people. For my daughters, these trends are both challenges and opportunities. If they prepare early, they will be able to build meaningful and resilient careers in a fast-changing world.
What is your favorite season or type of weather? Why? Give examples to support your answer. 你最喜歡哪個季節或哪種天氣?為什麼?請舉例說明。
Which season or kind of weather do you dislike the most in Taiwan? Why? Explain with personal experiences or examples. 在台灣,你最不喜歡哪個季節或哪種天氣?為什麼?請用個人經驗或例子解釋。
What comes to your mind when you think of summer—or any other season? Describe the images, feelings, or memories you associate with it. 當你想到夏天——或任何其他季節——你會想到什麼?描述你與之相關的圖像、感覺或記憶。
Where is the best place to be in summer or winter? For example: the mountains, the forest, the seaside, or even a foreign country. 夏天或冬天最適合去哪裡?例如:山區、森林、海邊,甚至是外國。
What’s your favorite thing to do in summer or winter? For example: traveling, swimming, hiking, or staying indoors with hot drinks. 你最喜歡在夏天或冬天做什麼?例如:旅行、游泳、遠足或在室內喝熱飲。
Is a typhoon always bad weather? What are the advantages and disadvantages of typhoons, in your opinion? 颱風總是壞天氣嗎?在你 看來,颱風的優缺點是什麼?
Does weather affect people’s emotions or behavior? How does weather affect your mood, habits, or daily life? 天氣會影響人們的情緒或行為嗎?天氣如何影響你的心情、習慣或日常生活?
What is happening around the world that shows climate change is real? Is climate change a serious problem? Why or why not? 世界上發生了什麼事顯示氣候變遷是真實的?氣候變遷是一個嚴重的問題嗎?為什麼?或為什麼不是?
How is climate change affecting people’s lives in Taiwan? Give examples such as extreme weather, farming, health, or daily routines. 氣候變遷如何影響台灣人民的生活?舉例說明,例如極端天氣、農業、健康或日常生活。
How is climate change affecting animals around the world? Share some examples of animals or habitats that are suffering or adapting. 氣候變遷如何影響世界各地的動物?分享一些正在受苦或適應的動物或棲息地的例子。
What actions should we take to fight climate change? Do you think these actions are enough? 我們應該採取哪些行動來對抗氣候變遷?你認為這些行動足夠嗎?
Global warming is part of climate change. Do you think you have done anything in your daily life that might make global warming worse? 全球暖化是氣候變遷的一部分。你認為你在日常生活中做了什麼可能會使全球暖化變得更糟嗎?
Do you share photos or videos from your trips in online social networks? Why or why not? 你會不會在社群媒體分享旅遊的照片或影片?為什麼 (不)?
Which season is your favorite for travelling? What activities do you do? 哪一個季節是你最喜歡的旅遊季節?你會做些什麼活動呢?
What was a special object you once brought back home from a trip? Explain what it is and why you brought it back home. 什麼是你旅遊之後帶回家的一項非常特別的物品?解釋該物品是什麼以及為什麼你帶那個物品回家?
Do you prefer travelling alone or with a group? Do you work or disconnect when you travel? 你喜歡單獨旅行或團體旅遊?在你旅行的時候你仍然在工作嗎?還是中斷工作的所有聯繫?
What has been your favorite family vacation? 你最喜歡的家庭度假經歷是什麼?
What has been your worst family vacation? 你最糟的家庭度假經歷是什麼?
What was the strangest or most exciting thing you’ve experienced while traveling, for example, food, person, shop, view, and so on? 在你旅遊期間所經歷過最奇特的或者最令人興奮的事情是什麼?
Would you rather spend five days exploring Disney World, New York City, high mountains, ocean, and so on? Explain in details. 你比較喜歡花個5天去探索迪士尼樂園、紐約、高山或海洋等等?請詳細說明。
What would be your perfect weekend? Do you prefer active and adventurous vacation or just relaxing in your free time? 對你而言,什麼是完美的週末?你喜歡在周末的時候進行動作型或冒險型的活動或者利用周末完全放鬆?
Do you like visiting museums? Why or why not? Which do you prefer: museum visit, city-sightseeing, hiking, shopping, lying on a beach, and so on? 你喜歡去博物館嗎?為什麼(不)呢?下列哪一項是你所喜歡的:博物館之旅、逛都市、爬山、購物、躺在海灘上等等?
What do you think the secret to having a good vacation is? 你認為一個完好渡假活動的秘密是什麼?
Describe a vacation you thoroughly enjoyed. Where did you go, how long was it, and what made it so memorable? 敘述一個你很享受的假期。你去哪裡、去了多少天?是什麼原因讓這次假期如此難忘?
Do you prefer summer or winter vacation? What are the pros and cons of each, and how do you usually spend your time during these breaks? 你比較喜歡暑假還是寒假?各自的優缺點是什麼?你通常如何度過這些假期?
What are your favorite vacation activities (e.g., traveling, dining out, watching movies)? Tell us about an activity you participated in during a past trip. 你最喜歡的假期活動是什麼(例如:旅行、吃大餐、看電影)?分享你曾在過去旅途中參加過的一項活動。
Have you ever had a terrible vacation experience? What went wrong? 你是否曾有過糟糕的假期經驗?當時發生了什麼事?
How do you find true happiness while on vacation? Is it through relaxation, connecting with nature, or meeting new people? 你在度假時如何獲得真正的快樂?是透過放鬆身心、親近大自然,還是結交新朋友?
What is the most interesting or unique thing you have ever done while on vacation? 你在假期中曾做過最有趣或最獨特的事情是什麼?
What is your favorite vacation destination? Why do you love going there? 你最喜歡的渡假勝地在哪裡?為什麼你喜歡去那裡?
What is the strangest thing you have ever encountered on a trip (e.g., unusual food, sights, people, or weather)? 你在旅行中見過最奇怪的事情是什麼(例如:奇怪的食物、景點、人或天氣)?
If you could plan your “dream vacation" for next year, where would you go and what would you want to experience? 如果你能規劃明年的「夢想假期」,你想去哪裡?你想體驗什麼?
How has technology (like smartphones and social media) changed the way you experience vacations? Is it more helpful or distracting? 科技(如智慧型手機、社群媒體)如何改變了你的度假體驗?你認為它是更有幫助,還是讓人分心?
A job is something you do for a living. What is your dream job? For example, what you do, how much you make, and where you work? 工作是為了養家活口而做的事。你的夢想工作是什麼? 例如,你做甚麼事、賺多少錢、在哪裡工作…等等。
A career means all the jobs you do in a field. What is (will be) your career, such as solider, education, science, medicine, business, and so on? 職業生涯是指在一個領域中的所有工作。你選擇什麼職業生涯,例如軍職、教育、科學、商場…等等。請說明為什麼?
Are you now working hard for your future career? What are some challenges that you face? For example, your parent disagree, it is too hard, you don’t have talent, and so on. 你是否現在為你的未來職業生涯努力? 你面對甚麼樣的挑戰? 例如,父母反對、太困難、沒天分…等等。
When you make enough money, what are the three things you want to do first? How much do you need to do the things? 當你賺足夠的錢,你最想做的三件事情是什麼,你需要賺多少錢才能夠做那些事情。
Name a Taiwanese business that you admire and hope to work for. Why? What does the business do? Explain in details. 舉出一個你仰慕且希望為其工作的台灣企業,為什麼? 那家企業做些甚麼事? 請詳細說明。
If you have to work in another country for some years and you get double pay, will you take it? Why or why not? 如果你必須要到另外一個國家工作幾年,且能獲得雙薪,你會接受那個工作嗎? 你會選擇國家嗎? 為什麼?
Which is more important, do what you love or love what you do? Explain. 何者較為重要:能做你喜歡做的事或試著愛你所要做的事?
Which is better, working for a company or having your own business? Explain. 何者為佳:在一家公司上班或自己做生意?
Which is better, working for a company or working for the government? Explain. 何者為佳:在一家公司上班或為政府工作?
Are you worried about your future? Why or why not? What is your worry? 你擔心自己的未來嗎? 為什麼? 你的擔心是什麼?
Among our past, present, and future, which one is more important? How are they related to one another? Try to Explain with examples. 我們的過去、現在、未來以何者較為重要? 過去現在與為來有何關連? 請舉例說明。
What was your failure in the past? How does it affect your future? 你過去有何失敗? 這項失敗如何影響你的未來?
What was your success in the past? How does it affect your future? 你過去有何成功? 這項成功如何影響你的未來?
What is the most important thing to you in the present? Why? Are you working hard to make it happen? 現在對你最重要的事情是什麼? 為什麼? 你是否努力讓這事情發生?
What is something in the future that you hope to see happen? Why? 未來你最想看到什麼事情發生? 為什麼?
What do you have to do now in order to have a better future? Explain in details. 你現在必須要做些什麼才能有更好的未來? 請詳細說明。
What is your biggest challenge, difficulty, or worry in the present or future? Explain with examples! 你現在或未來最大的挑戰、困境、或憂慮是什麼? 請舉例說明
If you could travel in time, would you like to travel to your past or future? Why? 如果你可以在時光中旅行,你想要旅行到過去還是未來? 為什麼?
What future technology do you think people are more likely to see in the real life, for example, a flying car, tele–transportation, space home, and so on? 你認為什麼未來科技是最有可能在現實生活中出現?例如,飛天車、光束傳輸、太空殖民地等等。
Imagine your life some years in the future. How many years is it from today? What will you be doing? Why is it important? 想像數年後你的未來生活,那是幾年後呢? 你將會在做什麼事? 為何你做的事是重要的?