TOPIC 14. 비교 질문 | Comparison #
비교 질문은 AL에서 점수 올리기 좋은 유형입니다. 핵심은 ‘기준’을 먼저 제시하고, A와 B를 같은 기준으로 설명한 뒤, 내 선택과 이유, 마지막으로 짧은 경험까지 붙이는 것입니다.
자주 나오는 질문 패턴 #
- Compare A and B. Which do you prefer and why?
- Talk about similarities and differences.
- Give examples for each side.
- Conclude with your choice + mini story.
답변 플롯 템플릿 #
[1] 기준: I'd like to compare them in terms of ________.
[2] A 설명: A is ________. For example, ________.
[3] B 설명: B is ________. For example, ________.
[4] 핵심 차이: The biggest difference is ________.
[5] 선택: Personally, I prefer ________ because ________.
[6] 미니 스토리: I remember when ________, and it proved ________.실전 질문 1 #
OPIC 스타일 질문
Compare living in an apartment and living in a house. Which do you prefer and why?
IH 샘플 (짧고 무난하지만, 디테일/감정/연결이 부족한 버전)
Apartment is convenient and safe. House is bigger. I
prefer apartment because it's easier.AL 샘플 (장면 + 디테일 + 감정 + 리플렉션까지)
I'd like to compare apartments and houses in terms
of convenience, maintenance, and privacy. (pause)
An apartment is usually more convenient. It's close
to public transportation, and maintenance is easier
because the building manages many things. A
house, on the other hand, offers more space and
privacy. You don't have neighbors right next to you,
so it can feel more personal. The biggest difference
is responsibility. In a house, you have to fix things
yourself, while in an apartment it's often handled for
you. Personally, I prefer an apartment right now
because my life is busy and I value simplicity. But in
the future, if I have more time and a family, I might
prefer a house for the space.AL 버전 B (같은 질문, 다른 각도–버전 2로 확장)
I remember visiting my friend's house, (pause) and I loved the quiet garden. It made me understand why
people dream of houses.답변 흐름(구조) 분석
- Criteria 3개: convenience/maintenance/privacy
- A(apartment): 장점 + 이유
- B(house): 장점 + 이유
- Key difference: responsibility
- Choice now vs future (AL 느낌)
확장 질문 (여기까지 이어서 물어볼 수 있어요)
- What is the most important factor when choosing a place to live?
- Do you prefer a quiet area or a lively area? Why?
- How do living environments affect your lifestyle?
실전 질문 2 #
OPIC 스타일 질문
Compare traveling alone and traveling with friends. Which do you prefer and why?
IH 샘플 (짧고 무난하지만, 디테일/감정/연결이 부족한 버전)
Traveling with friends is fun. Traveling alone is
자유롭다. I prefer traveling with friends because I can
share memories.AL 샘플 (장면 + 디테일 + 감정 + 리플렉션까지)
Traveling alone and traveling with friends offer very
different experiences. (pause) When you travel
alone, you have complete freedom. You can change
plans anytime, eat what you want, and move at your
own pace. It's great for self-reflection, and you can
meet new people more easily. Traveling with friends
is more social and emotionally warm. You share
reactions, take photos for each other, and laugh
about small mistakes together. The biggest
difference is decision-making. Alone, it's simple.
With friends, you have to compromise. Personally, I
prefer traveling with one close friend, because it
gives me both comfort and flexibility. Too many
people in a group can be stressful.AL 버전 B (같은 질문, 다른 각도–버전 2로 확장)
I once traveled alone for a short weekend, (pause) and it was peaceful, but I also felt lonely at dinner time.
That's when I realized I prefer a companion.
• A alone: freedom + self-reflection + meet people
• B with friends: shared memories + warmth
• Key difference: decision-making/compromise
• Choice: one close friend (balanced)
• What kind of friend is a good travel partner?
• Have you ever had conflict during a trip?
• Would you like to try solo travel in the future?실전 질문 3 #
OPIC 스타일 질문
Compare two different cafes you know: a quiet study cafe and a trendy cafe. Which one do you prefer and why?
IH 샘플 (짧고 무난하지만, 디테일/감정/연결이 부족한 버전)
Study cafe is quiet so I can focus. Trendy cafe is
pretty and good for photos. I prefer study cafe.AL 샘플 (장면 + 디테일 + 감정 + 리플렉션까지)
I know two very different types of cafes: quiet study
cafes and trendy cafes, and I like them for different
reasons. (pause) A study cafe is designed for focus.
The lighting is calm, people speak softly, and there
are usually power outlets everywhere. It's perfect
when I need to study or work seriously. A trendy
cafe, however, is more about experience. The
interior is stylish, the drinks look creative, and the
atmosphere feels lively. The biggest difference is
purpose: productivity versus mood. Personally, I
prefer study cafes on weekdays because I need
results. But on weekends, I sometimes choose a
trendy cafe for a change of scenery.AL 버전 B (같은 질문, 다른 각도–버전 2로 확장)
If I go to a trendy cafe too often, (pause) I get distracted and spend more money. So I treat it as an occasional
reward.
• Purpose-based comparison: productivity vs mood
• Study cafe: features 3개 (lighting/quiet/outlets)
• Trendy cafe: features 3개 (interior/drinks/atmosphere)
• Preference: weekday vs weekend
• Extra: cost/distraction (현실감)
• What makes a cafe good for studying?
• Do you care about cafe interior design? Why?
• How do you choose a cafe when meeting a friend?다이얼로그 확장 연습 #
아래는 ‘한 문장 답변 → AL 길이’로 확장하는 연습입니다. Examiner 질문에 대해 먼저 Level 1만 말하고, 사다리처럼 한 단계씩 늘려 보세요.
연습 스크립트 (Level 1 → 확장 힌트 → 내 버전으로 늘리기)
Examiner: Compare apartments and houses.
You (Level 1): Apartments are more convenient, but houses offer more space.
확장 힌트: 기준 3개 -> A/B -> 핵심 차이(responsibility) -> now vs future
Examiner: Compare solo travel and travel with friends.
You (Level 1): Solo travel is flexible, and travel with friends is more fun.
확장 힌트: 장단점 + 결정(1 close friend) + 미니 스토리(외로움/따뜻함)다이얼로그 확장 기록지 (말하기 전에 30초 메모용)
[기록용 메모]
- 내 버전의 핵심 키워드 5개:
1) ________ 2) ________ 3) ________ 4) ________ 5) ________
- 내가 추가한 디테일(장소/사람/감각/수치):
장소: ________ / 사람: ________ / 감각: ________ / 수치: ________
- 감정 단어 2개:
________, ________말로 바로 쓰는 표현 & 템플릿 #
Chunk Bank (그대로 바꿔 끼우면 문장이 길어져요)
- I’d like to compare them in terms of ________, ________, and ________.
- The biggest difference is ________.
- Personally, I prefer ________ because ________.
- Right now, I value ________, but in the future I might ________.
- When you travel alone, you have complete freedom to ________.
- With friends, you share ________ and it feels ________.
- Purpose-wise, it’s productivity versus mood.
- I treat it as an occasional reward.
버전 만들기 팁
- 버전 A: 구체적 경험 1개를 깊게
- 버전 B: 습관/루틴을 넓게 + 짧은 미니 스토리 1개
- 버전 C: 비교(예전 vs 지금 / A vs B)로 마무리
플롯 템플릿 (빈칸만 채우면 바로 말할 수 있어요)
[1] 기준: I'd like to compare them in terms of ________.
[2] A 설명: A is ________. For example, ________.
[3] B 설명: B is ________. For example, ________.
[4] 핵심 차이: The biggest difference is ________.
[5] 선택: Personally, I prefer ________ because ________.
[6] 미니 스토리: I remember when ________, and it proved ________.
[버전 B용 추가 문장]
- That being said, ________.
- Looking back, ________.
- If I had to sum it up, ________.
