雅思口语Part2话题卡：Describe an occasion when you used a map ( […]

雅思口语Part2话题卡：Describe an occasion when you used a map (e.g. a paper map, an electronic map) that was useful 描述曾经使用地图的场合

思路点拨：以下思路仅供参考，希望大家根据自己的真实经历编写答案

这道话题卡内的map一词前面并没有特别限定，所以大家可以选择描述传统的纸质版地图或者电子地图（electronic/digital map）。描述的内容可以涉及到你曾经的旅游的经历或者单纯前往某个陌生城市出差的经历。考题没有规定你使用地图的体验一定是好的，也就是说，你可以说地图曾经帮到了你，也可以说你使用的地图没有对你产生什么帮助甚至帮了倒忙，整个叙述表述清晰，言之有理即可。

题目

Describe an occasion when you used a map (e.g. a paper map, an electronic map) that was useful

You should say:

When you used the map

Where you were

Why you used a map

And explain how you felt about the experience

参考答案

下面是老烤鸭小编根据具体的题目要求，给出的原创参考答案：

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Well, I vividly recall a time when I utilized a map during a road trip to Miyun Reservoir in the Miyun District, situated northeast of Beijing, China. Renowned for its recreational activities such as fishing, boating, picnics, and mountain climbing, the reservoir is a popular tourist destination.

我清晰地记得我使用地图的一次经历，那是一次前往位于中国北京东北部的密云水库的自驾游。这是一个以垂钓、划船、野餐和登山等娱乐活动而闻名的旅游胜地。

During the New Year Holiday, I was with my friends in Haidian District. Despite living in Beijing for nearly three years, we had yet to explore Miyun Reservoir. Eager for an adventure, we decided to embark on a road trip. Initially confident in the routes I had researched from online guides, this article is from Laokaoya website, I unexpectedly took a wrong highway, costing us at least half an hour on the road. You know, it was at this point that I turned to Baidu Map, the most widely used digital mapping service in China.

在新年假期，我和朋友们在海淀区。尽管我们在北京已经生活了近三年，但却从未去过密云水库。于是，我们决定驱车前往寻找乐趣。一开始，我对互联网上查到的指南路线感到自信。然而，我意外地走错了高速公路，浪费了我们至少半个小时的时间。于是，我转而使用百度地图，这是中国最受欢迎的数字地图导航服务。

Well, I chose Baidu Map because of its reputation for accuracy. Without it, the risk of heading in the wrong direction loomed, which is definitely an outcome I hoped to avoid.

我选择使用百度地图是因为它以准确性而著称。没有它，我可能再次走错方向，这是我不希望看到的结果。

Honestly, I felt a bit embarrassed when I got lost and had to resort to Baidu Map. I had intended to showcase my knowledge of transportation routes in Beijing to my friends, but they were understanding, and no one made fun of me. In hindsight, I should have used the map sooner to prevent wasting time. Nonetheless, the trip turned out to be enjoyable overall.

坦白说，当我迷路并不得不拿出百度地图时，我感到有点尴尬。我原本想向朋友炫耀一下我对北京交通路线的了解，但他们很理解，没有人取笑我。回想起来，我应该更早地使用地图，以避免浪费时间。尽管如此，整个旅程还是非常愉快的。

Reflecting on this experience, I believe I can navigate the route without relying on the map in future trips.

通过这次经历，我相信在未来的旅行中，我可以不再依赖地图自行驾驶。

Part 3 追加问题

What do people usually do when they get lost?

What are the differences between paper and digital maps?

What do you think of in-car GPS navigation systems?

What do people often do with a map?

Why do most people prefer to use a paper map?

How does learning to read a map help you learn more about your country?