1) At what age did you start studying mathematics?
I can"t exactly remember, but it was probably in my first year at primary school when I was 5 years old. I probably learnt simple addition at that age.
中文大意:记不清了,大致是从小学5岁时开始学习一些简单的加法。
2) Do you like mathematics? Why / why not?
I don"t dislike maths, but I wouldn"t say that I"ve ever really liked the subject either. I"m happy to do simple calculations, but my brain can"t cope with the complex stuff!
中文大意:不讨厌也谈不上喜欢。我喜欢做些简单的计算,但是我不能处理复杂的运算。
3) Is it necessary for everyone to learn mathematics?
Yes, I think it is. We all need a basic grounding in maths so that we can do daily tasks, like managing our money, working out bills, and so on.
中文大意:是的。我们都需要与数学有关的基础知识去处理一些日常的事务,例如理财、处理账单等。
4) Do you prefer to use a calculator when doing mathematics?
It depends. I quite like exercising my brain with anything that"s easy enough, but I use the calculator on my phone for anything tricky.
中文大意:视情况而定。我喜欢通过做一些简单的计算来锻炼思维,但是如果是机关比较多的计算我会使用手机上的计算机功能。
附一些话题相关雅思词汇参考:
simple addition 简单的加法
simple calculations 简单的计算
cope with the complex stuff 处理复杂的计算
a basic grounding in maths 与数学有关的基础知识
manage money 理财
work out bills 处理账单