本期节目话题背景

最近，有同学问了这样一道题“Describe a piece of technology you own that you feel is difficult to use”。说到这个话题，我就不得不吐槽一下Pr了!一年前我的笔记本电脑上安装了Adobe Premiere Pro打算进行视频编辑，但后来我发现这个软件极其难学，需要花费我大量的时间和精力来掌握操作的技巧。到底有多困难，咱们一起来聊一聊吧~

1雅思口语Part 2 话题

Describe a piece of technology you own that you feel is difficult to use

You should say:

When you got it

What you got it for

How often you use it

And explain how you feel about it

2雅思口语Part 2话题参考文本

Since installing Adobe Premiere Pro on my laptop a year ago to do my video editing I have found the software can be challenging to use. The complexity of the software has made it difficult for me to learn, and it requires a significant amount of time and effort to master.

One of the primary challenges of using Adobe Premiere Pro is the software's complex user interface. The software's interface consists of multiple panels, menus, and options, which I find to be overwhelming. Moreover, the software has a wide range of tools and features, and users need to understand how to navigate the interface to access these features effectively.

Another challenge of using Adobe Premiere Pro is the hardware requirements. The software requires high-performance hardware to run smoothly, and users need to have a powerful computer with a fast processor, high-end graphics card, and sufficient RAM to run the software efficiently.

Furthermore, Adobe Premiere Pro has a steep learning curve. Users need to have a solid understanding of video editing concepts and techniques to use the software effectively. While there are many tutorials and online resources available, frequently using Adobe Premiere Pro has helped me the most in learning how to use the software effectively.

In addition to the technical challenges of using Adobe Premiere Pro, there are also creative challenges. Video editing is a highly creative process, and users need to have a clear vision of what they want to achieve with their video. They need to be able to tell a story effectively using different visual and audio elements, such as color grading, sound design, and visual effects.

Overall, while Adobe Premiere Pro is a powerful tool for professional video editing, it can be challenging to use. However, the effort put into mastering this software is well worth it considering the high-quality videos that can be produced as a result.

Words & expressions in this episode

1.navigate v. 导航

2.graphics card 显卡

3.graphics n. 图学;制图法;图形;图样

4.steep adj. 陡峭的;急剧的;突然的