三、如何对比

　　我们注意到，用分类法回答中国类的题目时，需要将两类人进行对比。因此，回答好这类题目，我们还要解决一个问题，那就是如何进行对比。对比的方法有很多种，最简单但最有效的方法就是使用对比句型。我们先来看一些对比句型：

　　a) A..., but B...

　　b) While A is..., B is ...

　　c) On one hand, A... On the other hand, B...

　　d) A... On the contrary, B...

　　e) A... In contrast, B...

　　f) A... However, B...

　　掌握以上对比句型，可以帮助大家在回答对比类的题目时更有结构性，也更容易拿高分。我们来看一道关于电影的题目：What is the most popular kind of film in China? 显然，根据以上分析，这题属于中国类的题目，适合用分类法进行回答，并用上相应的对比句型。我们可以这样回答：Some people like peony, our national flower. In contrast, others may find rose very beautiful.

　　同样地，对于What is the most popular pet in China? 这样的题，我们也可以用同样的方法回答，如：You know, China has a large population, so we can't be too generalized. While most people prefer raising dog or cat, a few people may choose animals like bird or fish.

　　四、如何引入对比

　　最后，我们讨论一下应如何引入对比。直接说出分类中的对比，不免有些唐突，加上一句引入语能使回答听起来更加自然。下面是一些可以用来引入对比的句子：

　　a) Well, it depends.

　　b) I think it all depends.

　　c) Well, choices are divided.

　　d) You know, China has a large population, so we cannot be too generalized.

　　e) There is a difference in preference between A and B.

　　f) It may sound too absolute if I don't go into classification.

　　雅思口语Part1中有这样一题：Do Chinese people like changing their names? 同样地，不同人有不同的喜好，因此我们可以这样回答：

　　I think it all depends. Most people in China don't like changing their names. However, some of them prefer doing that.