2021年9-12月 雅思口语 Part 1 Topic 6 Teachers 老师 (常考题）

1. Do you have a favorite teacher?

I do have a favourite teacher. My favourite teacher was my old chemistry teacher at high school.  Chemistry was not my favourite subject, but my teacher found a way to make every lesson interesting, he also really listened to the other students and I so was able to really help us when we did not understand.

2. Do you want to be a teacher in the future?

I would like to be a teacher in the future because I think it is one of the most important roles in society. The new generation of citizens are energetic and passionate about learning and contributing to society in the future. So, the nation needs good and passionate teachers, and I am willing to do this.

3. What kinds of teachers do you like?

I like teacher who are empathetic with their students. Teachers would normally get the best work out of their students, if they listen to their students and are aware of how the students feel. This is because they are able to understand why a student may be struggling and what it is they need to improve at their studies. I think these are the best kinds of teachers because they put the wellbeing of the students first.

4. Do you think teachers should be angry at students or not?

In general, I think teachers should not be angry at their students. Displaying anger towards a young person is not an effective method to inspire better behaviour, it does the opposite at encouraging bad behaviour instead. Obviously,  there may be some exceptions. For example, when one student’s  behaviour is distracting other students, it may be appropriate to be angry with them.

5. Do you like strict teachers?

I think teachers should be strict. There should be certain rules and boundaries that a teacher sets which encourage a good and constructive learning environment, and if a student breaks these rules the teacher should be strict in punishment and reaffirming (动词：重申）the boundaries of the classroom. However, it is important to be strict but not to be cruel as you do not want to discourage the students.

6. What9s the difference between young and old teachers?

I believe that young teachers often have more liberal methods of teaching. Sometimes, old teachers can be very dogmatic and traditional in their teaching methods which is sometimes a positive thing. Yet these traditional methods of teaching do not work so well with the pressures of the modem world. Often, young teachers have found new liberal methods to teach young children and keep their attention.