雅思口语Part3参考范文：Describe an invention that changed the world

　　1. What do you think have been some of the most important inventions in the past 100 years or so? 你认为过去100年中最重要的发明是什么?

　　Oh, I have no doubt that the inventions that have significantly improved people's lives in the past century are a computer, a smartphone and the Internet. All of them have greatly simplified all spheres of human life and brought about a lot of new opportunities. For example, thanks to computers people have managed to speed up business operations, organize all of their information in a very accessible manner and become more efficient and productive saving their valuable time in the office. The Internet has provided people with a chance to have instant communication with anyone in the world, get instant access to an endless supply of knowledge and entertainment and the ability to work from home or have a virtual office. A smartphone has united all the devices needed for daily business and pleasure such as a GPS receiver and a camera as well as provided people with Internet access wherever there is cellular coverage letting them tackle different issues on the go. Frankly speaking, I even can't imagine present-day life without these inventions.

　　2. Why do you think some inventions have not been successful in the marketplace? 为什么你认为有些发明没有成功投入市场?

　　Oh, I guess there can be a variety of explanations for this. For example, a failure to understand customer needs or targeting the wrong market. I mean launching some products or services with the same characteristics as the ones already used by customers and failing to offer any reasons for customers to switch. I can also name incorrect pricing as the reason for fiasco in the marketplace, oh, and a lack of internet capabilities which will 100% lead to hindrances in satisfying end-users.

　　3. Do you think it's good that new inventions are appearing so often? 你认为新发明经常出现时一件好事吗?

　　Why not? I guess it's not bad for sure. New inventions make our life easier, more interesting and more comfortable, help us accomplish specific tasks. save our time and money and always try to meet our growing needs. Sometimes things that were invented yesterday fall into oblivion today because of changes happening in our lifestyle and work processes, so frequent appearance of inventions is a necessity which helps us get adapted to changes happening in our way of life. All in all, the main goal invention is to simplify our life in different ways, which proves their need and the fact that their frequent appearance is good.

　　4. Do you think there will be any negative effects resulting from future technology? 你认为未来科技有什么消极作用吗?

　　Well, unfortunately, there are always two sides of the same coin, and future technology is not an exception. The main thing is not to let the negative outcomes outweigh the positive ones as it will lead to a real disaster. All the rest is in human hands, to my mind. So, what's the worst that could happen resulting from future technology? Well, human unemployment may increase as robots may substitute for humans in manufacturing and production. I also guess future inventions may exacerbate environmental problems and even wipe out a huge portion human race which can happen, let in case of developing super-germs with a help of genetic engineering. And the last risk factor that comes to my mind alterations in cognitive and social development in cognitive and social development of future generations with a risk of becoming increasingly detached from nature and society and enjoying a solitary life.