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Tpo 1T4 business management –groupthinkAttemptConformConsensusDelayInevitableUltimatelyGroupthink is that individuals in the group give up their own opinions and have to agree with the idea which the group seems prefer although it would be wrong. Professor gives his own example to demonstrate the concept. He worked at a computer company. And he suggested to change the outlook of their computer. At first half of the colleges agreed his idea but after the senior manager gave an opposite opinion, nobody insisted on the change except him. Because the college was afraid the disagreement with the senior manager would affect his promotion. In the end, the professor began to doubt his idea and voted against his own will. Finally, group’s unchanging decision was proved wrong.Tpo3T4 sociology – cognitive dissonanceDiscomfortContradictoryInterpretationMinimizeCognitive dissonance is that when people’s actions are different from people’s beliefs, they feel uncomfortable about the contradiction then they would change the way they think instead of act to get an illusion they don’t have the problem. Professor gave a negative example about his contradiction between playing computer game and working hard in chemistry. At first, he believed if he wanted a good career, he should do well in every subject. But he was a game addict and his chemistry was very bad. Since he couldn’t stop playing games, he ended the conflict by changing the perspective: he didn’t need to be good at all the subjects but the ones relevant to his career. so he made himself believe bad performance in chemistry would influence his goal to be a sociologist.Tpo4T4 psychology - verbal and nonverbal communicationUtterUnconsciouslyEnhanceConvincingContortSmashProfessor demonstrates two examples in his family to explain the relation with communication –verbal and nonverbal and the effects. First example is that when his uncle gave him a surprise visit, he greeted him with both warm words and hearty laugh. His eyes were broad and broke into a big laugh and jumped up and down like a boy. Those facial express emphasized the information he wanted to deliver. Second example is that his thumb was hurt by a hammer when he taught his daughter how to use hammer and nails. Although he was very painful, he didn’t want to scare his daughter so he kept saying he was ok but his body language betrayed his true feeling: shaking hand, trembling voice.Tpo5T4 marketing -- Target marketingAdvertiserTrendEffectivePotentialTarget marketing is to make special commercial to a certain group of customers. That s an effective way to transfer the information and stimulate customers to buy the product. The example given by professor is about cell phone commercial. Company made different commercials for different customers. For young people, the commercial was put during the pop music show usually for kids. It presented more features about color, time with friends. For business people, commercial was showed more its business features like dealing with many things in an efficient way and saving money. Actually they are the same cell phone.Tpo 6T4 psychology – explicit memories and implicit memoriesIntentionalRecollectionDeclareProfessor gave two examples to explain two kinds of memories. Explicit memory is that people memorize something consciously like what they eat for dinner. Implicit memory is that people record something unconsciously in mind but they don’t realize the memorizing action. For example, few people could remember the huge AD of Panther car on the billboard which they see on the highway when they drive by it. But when they are asked to name an animal starting with the letter P, many people would say panther rather than the most common animal Pig.Tpo 7T4 psychology -- behavior modificationConsequenceDiscourageSettingsProfessor gave an example about kids to explain the relation between behavior modification and consequence. When kids first go to school, they don’t get used to the rules and often misbehave in general like interfere the teacher, walk around when they re supposed to sit. Well, in this case, they may get punished from the teacher and the kids surely don’t like it. in opposite, if they behave well, like sitting quietly, raising hand, they may get rewarded and other good reaction from teacher. Then the kids learn how to avoid punishment by doing this or to get reward by doing that. They could change the behavior they used to have.Tpo 8T4 biology – revealing colorationPredatorStartlePreyDisplayRevealing coloration is a method the animals use bright area on their body to escape from predators. Professor gives two examples to explain the concept. Peanut bug hides its bright colorful spot on the back wing. When getting attacked, it will suddenly show the bright part to surprise the predatory and use the chance to get away. Morpho butterfly has a shining part on its wings which would reflect the sunlight. it hides the part when it is resting. When the predator approaches, it would widen the wing and show the shining part. The light reflecting makes it hard to pursue the prey.Tpo 9T4 film -- the establishing shotContextEstablishing shot is one way to introduce the background of the movie. Through it, audience would figure out when and where the story is going to happen and which mood and feeling re in it. Professor gave an example about the movie he thought great. The image provides some information like location –in an out of date building in a big city and period –1940 and the gloomy style which implies something dark and mysterious. Before the story begins, the audience could get a general idea about the movie’s genre.T4 Marketing -- entertainment merchandisingReverseEntertainment merchandising is a form of marketing. It means to use the successful brand to influence the market of a new product. Professor gives 2 examples to demonstrate the concept. When he was young, his friends and he were big fans of an animation character – action hero. Because of the show, the action hero figure already has a lot potential customers. Conversely, his 7 year old daughter likes a baby doll, rosa. Then a new tv show with rosa as the main character will be very popular among the children who have one.Tpo 11T4 Art history -- outsider artProfessor gives an example to explain the outsider art. An artist lives in a tiny apartment, draws alone and privately. He hasn’t received any formal education about painting so he has very unique way to make people remember his own style. Instead of drawing the people’s figure himself, he cut off the figure from newspaper or magazine and paste them on his painting. Another difference is that the painting is fully filled with more complicated details. And the sizing of the painting is usually twice than the traditional art one.Tpo 12T4 psychology -- subliminal perceptionConstantlyPerceiveAuditoryStimulithresholdprofessor explains a concept –subliminal perception in psychology class by presenting an experiment. Well, two groups of people are demanded to watch tv. Meanwhile they are given unconsciously and quickly three pictures during the show. First, both teams see a same picture of a boy with a birthday cake. Then each team has the different picture: one is the happy boy, another is the angry boy. then, two groups have to give comments about the personality about the boy according to the last same pic of the boy with natural expression and none of them notice that they ve seen the boy before. But two teams give exactly the positive and negative opinion which matches the second pics.Tpo 13T4 perceptual constancyPerceptual constancy means that our perception about familiar objects is unchangeable even if they are viewed in different conditions. Professor explains the concept by giving two examples: one is the plate in different position. When we hold the plate in front of us, its shape is a perfectcircle, while we put it on the table in a horizontal angle, it changes to an oval. No matter how it s put, we still consider the plate is round. Another one is professor in different distance. When the professor stands far away from us, it looks that he gets smaller. Conversely, when he walks towards us, professor gets bigger. However, wherever he stands, we know that he is the professor.Tpo 14T4 comfort zone biasRefer toProfessor presents a story of his friend’s career choice to explain the concept – comfort zone bias. People get used to stay in a stable position instead of taking risk. His friend wanted to be a film reviewer after graduation. Unfortunately, he couldn’t find a job as film reviewer but news reporter. Gradually he found himself really good at news reporter and has worked for a longtime. Later, the film reviewer in his company quit, he was offered to do this job but he refused due to the comfort zone he has been. He wouldn’t risk to take the challenge.Tpo 15T4 psychology -- experimenter effectAccurateOutcomeTherebyInvalidateExperimenter effect means the attitude and expectation of the experimenter would affect the outcome of the experiment. Professor gives an example about monkey training. The researcher is asked to train the monkeys to pick up ball and put it into box. There re two groups of monkeys. The researcher is told one group of monkeys is highly intelligent; the other is less smart. In fact, two groups are similar intelligent. Well, the result turns out that researcher spends less time with the supposed smarter group than with the supposed less smart group. Because he thinks the smarter group is easier to train and then he smiles to them a lot and talked to them, encourages them and communicates with them.Tpo 16T4 psychology -- social loafingOutputDeliberateIn groupOn one’s ownSocial loafing is that people are not willing to contribute in group work as much as in an individual mission. Professor illustrates the concept with a study of pilling potatoes. Two groups of people are demanded to pill the potatoes. One group is told that the number potatoes will berecorded per person. While another group is told that the record would be counted in total which means result of each person wouldn’t be recorded. Then the researcher studies the average number per person of each group. It turns out that the result in group work is significant fewer than in individual work.Tpo 17T4 sociology -- ritualizationRitualizationDog threaten show the teeth stay awayA long bite baring the teethOver time come to signal keep awayDefenseNeed a right communication be warning signalThe concept ritualization is about the development of a behavior from a practical act to a form of communication. Here is an example about the dog’ baring teeth. A long long time age, when dog feel threaten by other dogs or animals, it is going to bite the others. Well before it bites, it will first bare its teeth. Over time, the animals find this process and take it as a signal to keep away. And dog also knows without real bite, it can get the right result. Then dog will show the teeth to warn other animals to stay away as a communication signal.Tpo 18T4 biology -- relict behaviorVanishHabitatRelict behavior means that the old behavior or characteristic of the animals remains even if the habitats are changed. Professor presents an example of American prown, a dearlike animal, lives on grass plaint in the middle of north America. Prown is the fastest animal in northern hemisphere. No predator hopes to catch up with it. The reason why it run so fast is because tens thousands of years ago, there are lions on plaints which chase and prey prown and move very swiftly, much faster than other predators. Now lions in north America extinct. But prown keeps its fast speed that is critical to its survival at that moment.Tpo 19T4 social learningFamilyprofessor gives a common example in family to illustrate the concept of social learning which means to learn or not to learn some behavior by observing the consequent led by the act. Here s the story. A 7 year old sis and a 4 year old boy go shopping with their mother, the girl wants a toy and she cries and screams to ask the mother to buy her one. Finally mother gives in and buy her the toy. The younger brother sees what happened and he might do the same thing when he wants something from mother. In opposite, if mother ignore the crying and screaming girl and even gives her some punishment back home, the boy probably will avoid doing the same thing.Tpo 20T4 business management -- franchisingProfessor gives an example of pizza town to demonstrate the definition of franchising. he wants to start a pizza restaurant. Knowing the risk to start a new business, he decided to use a known thing, There is a pizza restaurant in chain named pizza town. Then he pays the pizza town for the right to use the name, to get the training to make the pizza exactly like pizza town. That’s franchising. Instead, he has to decorate the restaurant in the same way as pizza town is, the color, the style. But that’s great, because pizza town runs well in general and their pizza sells.Tpo 21T4 questioning awareness of effectProfessor talked about a way to stop student’s disruptive behavior in the class –questioning awareness of effect. He gives an example about a student Sara in his class. He asked students to raise hands when they wanted to answer the question. however, as other student put hands in the air, sara just called on the answer without raising hand. That mad others frustrated. Professor told her directly her behavior was not fair for other students. Then without waiting for the reaction, professor continued to teach. From then on, each time, sara wanted to answer the question, she just raised hands like others.。

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tpo口语参考答案1. A friend of yours wants to go to university next year but cannot decide on a major field of study. What advice would you give your friend to help make this decision?My advice would be to follow your interests. There is a famous saying that you are good at what you like and you like what you are good at. If my friend had an interest, I would suggest he stick to it, even if it is not a practical field and it’s not gonna help find any jobs. But, with interests, one tries hard and makes the best of oneself effortlessly. For example, if a person is interested in history, this person won’t feel bored reading ponderous books. He or she may enjoy reading hard-to-understand materials or books of ancient while others may feel it is tiring and boring.2. Do you think that eating healthy food is easier or more difficult today than it was 40 or 50 years ago? Use examples and details to support your answer.Yeah, I think so. I think the first reason is that our pace of life has increased a lot. Most people in the city don’t have enough time cooking. They either eat in the restaurant or eat fast food. And most of the food there are prepared hastily or they are plain junk food. More importantly, unlike 40 or 50 years ago, the fruits and vegetables are mostly grown in greenhouses with heavy use of chemicals. Animals are raised in factories with extremely bad environments. So the food sources are unhealthy. Even if we cookcarefully, it’s still harder to eat healthy food.3. The man expresses his opinion about the proposal described in the letter. Briefly summarize the proposal. Then state his opinion about the proposal and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.The writer of the letter gives two suggestions. The first suggestion is to shorten the bicycle borrowing period so that more bikes will be available. The second suggestion is to leave student cards instead of cash when students borrow bicycles. But the man in the conversation does agree with the two suggestions. First of all, he thinks that students borrowing bicycles usually need longer periods. For example, his friend and he borrow bicycles every weekend to go off-campus. They often go to the state park and it usually takes a whole day. Secondly, he thinks that if students leave their cards when borrowing bicycles, they won’t be able to get into library or dining halls. This will create inconvenience.4. Explain the concept of carrying capacity using the example of the moth and Ragwort.The greatest number of animals a habitat can support is called carrying capacity. Carrying capacity is not fixed. It changes according to the environment. The professor uses the relationship of moth and ragwort to illustrate this concept. Moth is a kind of insect that eats ragwort. Ragwort is a plant that grows in the field. Normally, the number of moth in the ragwort field is stable. But if there were a lot less rain in a year, ragwort wo uldn’t grow well. Moth wouldn’t survive and even those that survived lay fewer eggs. So the number of moth would decrease. But if the rain went back to a normal level, the ragwort would grow well. Moth would have enough to eat and would lay more eggs. Andthe number of moth would also increase.5. Briefly summarize the problem the speakers are discussing. Then state which of the two solutions from the conversations you would recommend. Explain the reason for your recommendation.The man has promised the girl to take her place to work tonight. But he didn’t know that he was going to have a music rehearsal at the same time. But the girl has already made her plan this evening. So this is the problem. There are two solutions. The man, Bob, quits the music rehearsal and goes to work as he promised. Or, the girl cancels her plan with her friends. I would recommend the man to work as he promised, because it’s he who created the problem. If he hadn’t promised the girl to take her place, she probably wouldn’t have mad e her plan tonight. Even if there are new songs he hasn't practiced and tonight is the last practice, he has to take full responsibility of the mess, which is made by him.6. Using the professor’s example of the pizza restaurant, explain two advantages of franchising.The professor talks about two advantages of franchising. The first advantage is that the established company will provide training for you and all your employees. For example, if you open a pizza restaurant by franchising, the company will teach you how to prepare the pizza, how to take orders and basically teach you how to operate the restaurant like other restaurants of the company. You just follow its plan to success. The second advantage is its established customer base. Because it is an established company, its products are already well known. People will trust it even if it’s in a new location. For example, the pizza restaurant you open has the same name as the others’. People already know the name and they’ll go to your restaurantbecause they trust the name and think they will definitely have good experience.。

托福听力tpo40lecture1、2、3、4原文+题目+答案+译文Lecture1 (2)原文 (2)题目 (4)答案 (5)译文 (6)Lecture2 (7)原文 (7)题目 (9)答案 (11)译文 (11)Lecture3 (13)原文 (13)题目 (16)答案 (18)译文 (18)Lecture4 (20)原文 (20)题目 (22)答案 (24)译文 (24)Lecture1原文NARRATOR:Listen to part of a lecture in an art history class.MALE PROFESSOR:Last class I passed out your assignment for your first paper,and today I want to spend some time going over it.Mm…most people never take any art history until they get to college,so many of you have probably never written an art history paper before.I gave you a list of appropriate works of art for you to write about.So your next step in this process needs to be to go look at the work you've selected as your topic.And bring a pencil and a notepad with you,because I don't mean you should just drop by at the museum and glance at it so you can say you've seen it in real life.You need to go and sit in front of the work and really look at it—carefully and slowly.And keep careful notes about what you see—you’ll need them for the kind of art history paper you're going to be writing…it's what we call a formal analysis.A formal analysis of a work of art,any kind of art,is based on its formal qualities, which means qualities related to the form—things like color…texture…line…shapes…proportion…and composition.Probably the closest thing to a formal analysis you might have written is for an English class.If you've…say…written an analysis of a poem,you've used the same skills—you've given an analysis of the poem by describing and analyzing its form and meter.A formal analysis paper in art history is very similar.Now,before you begin writing your formal analysis,you'll want to start with a summary of the overall appearance of the work—a brief description of what you see. Are there figures—people?What are they doing?Or is it a landscape…or an abstract representation of something?Tell what the subject is,and what aspects are emphasized in the painting.This will give your reader an overview of what the work looks like before you analyze it.The next part of your paper—the actual formal analysis—will be the longest and most important section of your paper,where you describe and analyze individual design elements.For this portion of the paper,you're going to rely on the notes you took at the museum,because you should be able to describe in detail the design elements the artist uses,and how they are used.For example,does the artist use harsh lines or soft lines—are the colors bright or muted?Focus on the design elements that you feel are most strongly represented in that particular work of art. And if you don't know where to begin,take note of where your eye goes first.Then describe things in the order in which your eye moves around the work.This will help you understand how one part relates to another—the interaction between the different parts of the work.OK,this kind of analysis should occur throughout the main portion of the paper.In the last section of your paper—and this goes beyond formal analysis—you comment on the significance of what you have seen.What details of the work convey meaning?Some significant details will not be apparent to you right away,but if you look long enough,you realize how important they are for your interpretation of the work.Many years ago,I was writing a formal analysis of a painting of a little boy.In the painting,a little boy was standing in his nursery,and he was holding a toy bird in his hand,and there were more toys around him in the background of the painting. Because of the bird he was holding,I assumed at first that the painting was about the innocence of children.But as I looked at the painting longer,I realized that the boy's eyes looked sad even though there was no discernable expression on his face.And then it dawned on me that,even though he was surrounded by toys,he was all alone in his nursery.The boy's eyes were a significant detail in the painting,that I didn't notice at first.题目1.What point does the professor make about the writing of a formal analysis in art history?A.Its objective is to identify common features of several works of art.B.Its most important part is the explanation of an artwork's significance.C.Several styles of writing a formal analysis are used by art historians.D.A particular approach is required to present Information about an artwork.2.According to the professor,what will students need to do before writing the art history paper?A.Look at examples of formal analysis in textbooksB.Take notes on the artwork they will write aboutC.Go to different museums before selecting a topic for the paperD.Study the historical context of the artwork they will write about3.Why does the professor mention an English class?A.To explain the difference between visual language and written languageB.To explain that students need good writing skills for their assignmentC.To point out similarities between a poetry paper and the students'assignmentD.To point out that many art historians become writers4.What does the professor recommend as a way to understand the relationship between different parts of an artwork?A.Looking for lines that connect different parts of the workB.Examining the artwork from several different anglesC.Looking for similar colors the artist used throughout the workD.Determining how the viewer's eyes move around the work5.Why does the professor talk about his own experience analyzing the painting of a little boy?A.To point out a common misconception about formal analysisB.To stress the importance of looking at an artwork thoroughlyC.To show why a formal analysis should not emphasize small detailsD.To provide an example of an artwork that is easy to analyze6.The professor describes three sections the art history paper should contain.Place them in the order in which they should appear in the paper.Click on a phrase.Then drag it to the space where it belongs.A.Analysis of the design elements the artist usesB.Discussion of the meaning of the artworkC.Summary of the appearance of the artwork答案D B C D B CAB译文旁白：下面听一段艺术史课程的片段。

TPO全54套+ 4套extra practice独立口语答案示例TPO 11.Talk about a book you have read that was important to you for some reason. Explain whythe book was important to you. Give specific details and examples to explain your answer.I would like to talk about the book called the Five People You Meet in Heaven. The book mainly talks about a story of a dead guy. After he went to heaven, he met five people, who he thought was perfect strangers and didn’t have any relationship with each other. However, it turned out that the events that had happened on these people were all connected in some way, which finally led to his death. The story is quite thought-provoking, at least for me. I believe that the little things that happen in our daily life are not isolated, but connected in some subtle manner. Now I am never easily frustrated by setbacks in my life since I know that the so-called “bad things” may eventually lead to a great ending.2.Some people believe that television has had a positive influence on society. Othersbelieve that it has had a negative influence on society. Which do you agree with and why?Use details and examples to explain your opinion.Generally speaking, I believe that the benefits brought about by TV far outweigh the negative consequences. It has permeated into our daily life for such a long time that watching TV together has become a way to strengthen the bond within the family. Every night after meal, the family members would sit in front of the TV, watching shows while chatting about the things that happen during the day. It doesn’t matter which programs are on, as long as everyone is present. Besides, TV provides a relief zone for most of us. Sometimes my parents feel stressed out after a whole day’s work, and I also have to deal with endless assignments. Watching TV lets us relax and unwind.TPO 21.Choose a place you go to often that is important to you and explain why it is important.Please use specific details in your explanation.In spare time, I often go to a book store called Librairie Avant-Garde. It is probably one of the most popular stores in my hometown, especially since the New York Times listed it as the most beautiful book store in Nanjing. I like there because it is my relief zone. The atmosphere is quite refreshing. I enjoy reading under the golden dim light with the rich aroma of coffee around and soft melody in the air. Even simply sitting there enables me to get away from all the troubles. Besides, I’ve met many amazing people there, who have similar interests with me. Sometimes we discuss about the books. We are particularly fond of books about traveling and even plan to have a self-organized trip together. Isn’t it wonderful?2.Some college students choose to take courses in a variety of subject areas in order to geta broad education. Others choose to focus on a single subject area in order to have adeeper understanding of that area. Which approach to course selection do you think is better for students and why?I prefer to take a variety of courses in different areas. I’m curious about everything which is strange to me and more than willing to take courses about them. I don’t need much professional information, just some introduction to various areas so that I would know which fields deserve my further attention. I’ve taken a broad range of courses in school, such as literature, history, psychology, to name a few. I’m surprised to realize that I’m quite talented in many of them and have decided to deepen my understanding in relevant fields. Besides, I don’t like focusing on one single subject. Even though I may become an expert in that area, I would be rather poor in others and that lets me feel insecure.TPO 31.What characteristics do you think make someone a good parent? Explain why thesecharacteristics are important to you.First of all, a good parent needs to respect me, like, never compare me with others since this would hurt my feelings. I’ve watched some parents doing this in front of me, and the poor kids seemed rather embarrassed. What’s more, I hope they would stand in my shoes, especially when I don’t do a good job. We have lots of exams at school and sometimes I fail them. I’m quite lucky in that my parents are not those people who just focus on the results and scold kids for poor scores. Rather, they care more about the efforts I’ve paid and how much progress I’ve made. And during those hard times, we would discuss my situation together, trying to figure out the problems I face. That’s what wonderful parents are like.2.Some students prefer to work on class assignments by themselves. Others believe it isbetter to work in a group. Which do you prefer? Explain why.I prefer to join a study group when working on assignments. I have to admit that I’m not self-motivated. When left alone, I often find myself distracted by snacks, music or computer games.I mean, it’s as if those things were calling out to me. In contrast, in a study group, I’d focus on the assignments since when everyone else is studying, I cannot be the only one goofing around. Besides, the whole group can do some brain-storming, which boosts efficiency. You know, we put our heads together, and each one contributes some inspiring thoughts. Of course, I could finish the tasks on my own; but I may see only part of the picture. Working in a group allows us to get a more comprehensive idea.TPO41.What do you miss most about your home when you are away? Use specific details inyour explanation.I miss my ukulele most when I’m away from home.It’s a gift I bought for myself. Actually, I’ve always wanted to learn Guitar, but since it’s too big for me, I had to drop the idea. And the whole thing came to a dead–end until I saw a ukulele. It’s small and only has four strings, which makes it relatively easier to learn. I’ve played it every day since I got it home and after a year all so, I could play it without thinking. Once I traveled abroad for half a month, during which I had to endure the separation with it. It was like part of my life was missing. Although I had a great time there, I was pretty sure it would have been even better if I had had my ukulele at hand. I’d like to bring it wherever I go in the future.2.Many universities now offer academic courses over the Internet. However, some peoplestill prefer learning in traditional classrooms. Which do you think is better? Explain why. I’m all for traditional classrooms. It is true that on-line courses have made it convenient for us to take various courses offered at home and abroad, but they cannot provide the learning atmosphere. When studying in the classroom, I have my classmates and professor around. If I have any questions, I simply raise my hand and speak them out. Then we would discuss about it. All these activities, which are absent from on-line courses, help to deepen our understanding. Besides, I don’t think the on-line communication can replace face-to-face conversation. When talking in person, we use body language to better illustrate our points, which also offers the feeling of personal connection. And I think the learning process would be more efficient if it takes place in such a manner.TPO51.Talk about a place you enjoyed going to or visiting when you were a child. Describe theplace. Explain why you enjoyed it.When I was a kid, I liked going to the shopping center in the downtown with my parents. At that t ime, I didn’t know anything about picking up clothes or haggling with the sales person and a ll I did was following my parents’ steps and singing or mumbling about something. Yet the sales person seemed to like me a lot. They usually smiled at me or even went out from their store to give me candies. I always went back home with several candies in the hand. I guess you can see why I liked that place. Moreover, the shopping center had one whole floor devoted to toys. There are toy cars, transformers, dolls, you name it. And there was a little food-stand in the corner where I could get spun sugar. The center was my paradise back then.2.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?It is more important to study math or science than it is to study art or literature. Well, I don’t think learning math or science is more important than learning art or literature. Art and literature are important, both for our society and the individuals. For example, the Palace museum, which houses countless art works, attracts thousands of tourists every day, which helps to boost the economy. And people usually get refreshed after appreciating art works. Besides, I don’t think it’s reasonable to compare the importance of courses in this way. What I mean is, courses such as science and art are all critical to students. Everyone has his own gift and we need to put our talents into full play, no matter in which field. Even if we are not art material, it doesn’t mean that we should not learn it since the courses can introduce us to another world and it’s always good to expand our vision.TPO61.Talk about a photograph or painting you have seen that was memorable. Explain whatyou liked or disliked about it.The painting that impresses me the most is Mona Lisa. And I’m not talking about how amazing her smile is. I saw it first in the textbook of my primary school. To tell you the truth, the smile scared me. I didn’t know why but as a kid, I tried to avoid eye contact with the woman in the painting. Now several years have passed yet I still feel strange whenever I see it. However, I do not want to deny the wonderfulness of that painting. For me, the most interesting thing is the controversy it has raised. People keep wondering about the background of the woman, some say she iss a merchant’s wife, others believe that she is actually Da Vinci himself. Recently, rumor has it that she is a slave from China. I’m often a ttracted to this kind of mysteries.2.Some people have one career throughout their lives. Other people do different kinds ofwork at different points in their lives. Which do you think is better? Explain why.I prefer to commit to one career all my life. I believe that anything worth doing worth doing well. And once I start my career, I want to reach the top, which may take decades but it’s worth it. Yet if I try different kinds of work, I may only scratch the surface. My older sister works in the Public Relation field. At first, she thought that the work was quite exciting since she got to meet many celebrities; then she realized that it was also challenging as she had to stay up late trying to come up with some novel ideas and prepare for presentations. In fact, her understanding of the PR field deepens as time goes by and till today, after more than ten years working there, she still believes that there are lots of things she could learn. I enjoy this feeling. It’s like peeling the onion and trying to see the core. It’s exciting.TPO71.If friends from another country were going to spend time in your country, what city orplace would you suggest they visit?I would recommend my hometown, Nanjing, which is the capital of thirteen dynasties in history. It offers a rich historical atmosphere. Tourists usually visit such places as the Confucius Temple or the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. Of course, these time-honored places are wonderful, yet I prefer the city walls from the Ming Dynasty, which is over 600 years old and tells much about the history over the years. Besides, the local delicacy is ama zing. I’m not a hardcore foodie but still cannot resist the mouth-watering snacks such as noodle salad, the rice pudding with eight treasures, and the famous duck soup, which is considered a must-try for any tourists from home and abroad. In my mind, Nanjing is a place that embraces various elements in a harmonious manner. It has something for everybody. I’m sure people would have a great time here.2.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Learning through online courses is more effective than learning in the traditional classroom setting.I don’t think online courses are more effective than traditional ones. It is true that on-line courses have made it convenient for us to take various courses at home and abroad, but they cannot provide a proper learning atmosphere. When studying in classrooms, I have my classmates and professor around. If I have any questions, I’d simply raise my hand and speak them out, then my classmates and professors would discuss about it or have a little debate. All these activities, which are absent from on-line courses, help deepen our understanding. Besides, I don’t think the on-line communication can replace face-to-face conversation. When talking in person, we could see each other’s facial expression, hear their voice. It’s just more natural. Of course I can chat with others on line, b ut the feeling is different and I don’t like taking courses in this way.TPO81.Describe about a time a friend or a family member helped you in the past. Describe howthe person helped you then explain why this was important to you.During my first two years in the university, I got into depression because of some family issues. Those were really hard times since I lost interest in almost everything and felt down in the dumps day and night. Fortunately, I still had the willingness to pull myself together. Since I couldn’t fight this battle on my own, I turned to a friend for help. She called me every day, chatting with me. When I locked myself at home, she would come to my place and dragged me out for she believed that outdoor activities would do good to me. Gradually, I came out of the isolation and we somehow developed an interest in playing ukulele. It was not that difficult but still need our focus; also, puzzles worked well for me since it would fully occupied my attention. After nearly half a year, I cracked the depression and were once again able to enjoy things happening around me. Looking back, I feel deeply grateful to that girl. Had it not been for her company, I would not have bounced back.2.Some people enjoy taking risk and trying new things, others are not adventurous, theyare cautious and try to avoid danger. Which behavior do you think is better? Explain why.I prefer to take risks since it would introduce me to some new things, which may turn out to be pretty interesting. On the contrary, if I always choose the conservative way, I may miss out on many amazing experience. Once when hiking in a mountain, I came to a cross road. Normally I would take the left path but on that day, I was caught by a whim and picked the right one, which was totally strange to me. On the way, I met a bunch of people. We hit it off immediately and ended up having a BBQ on the mountain top. That was wonderful. Besides, taking risks makes me feel excited, like an adventurous explorer, and even if I fail in the end, I won’t feel regretful or frustrated since it’s my first time and rookie mistakes are inevitable.TPO91.Talk about an important experience that you recently had. Describe what happened andexplain why it was important to you.Last Saturday, I happened to read an article on the Internet, summoning the public to donate clothes to kids living in the mountain area. It was quite a coincidence since the other day when I was sorting my stuff at home, I found out lots of outgrown clothes, which were still in good condition. The article has given me an inspiration. First, I re-posted the article. Then, I assembled several friends to do a presentation in our class, during which we asked our classmates to not only give out their clean clothes and stationary but also engage the efforts of people around them. In this way, we have called on collective efforts to help those poor kids. That experience means a lot to me for it’s the first time that I organized an activity to do something for others. I feel proud of myself.2.Some people think that family members are the most important influence on youngadults; others believe that friends are the most important influence. Which do you agree with? Explain why.From my perspective, family members have more influence on young adults than friends do. Since we spend most of our time together, families have a subtle effect on us, which would shape our behavior and personality in an unconscious way. I picked up my father’s way of walk when I was a kid and have remained that style till today; and people always say that the way I talk reminds them of my Mum, despite the fact that I’ve never tried to imitate her. What’s more, although I’ve heard about peer pressure, I still believe that we want to live up to the expectations of our parents rather than our friends’. As I grew up, I’ve changed several schools and as a result, friends come and go, but parents have been there all the time. I do not want to let them down. I guess their hopes for me have been the driving force that encourages me to move forward and makes me the person I am today.TPO101.Talk about a time when you accomplished something you did not think you could do.What did you accomplish? Why did you think you could not do it?Last month, my parents went to Spain for a business trip. So I had to take care of myself during the next week. At first, I didn’t think that was a big deal until it occurred to me that I had to cook for seven days. Before that, I hadn’t even boiled an egg, let alone preparing a meal. Well, they said I could order some take-out or call my Aunt to come, but I didn’t want a baby-sitter, so I decided to push myself. Every morning, I went to the market nearby to get the materials I need. Then after school, I spent some time in the kitchen. The first time I spent almost an hour there, only to turn it into a total mess. So I ended up eating instant noodle that day. But I got interested in the stuff and gradually, everything got on the right track. When my parents went back home a week later, they were surprised to see me pigging out on the food I cooked. Now I believe that if we challenge ourselves, we may realize that the so-called “limitation” is just another thing to crack.2.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples toexplain your answer.All children should be required to learn a second language in school.Generally speaking, I think it necessary to ask all children to learn a second language in school. As cultural and economic exchanges among different countries become more frequent, mastering a second language has gone from being an advantage to a must. In the past, job requirements usually did not mention the ability to speak a foreign language; but today, it has become a threshold of most companies; and we can imagine that in the near future, knowing another language besides mother tongue would be a normal thing. What’s more, the relevant courses offered in school are well-organized, which include classes, assignments, and tests; and children may not be willing to learn a second language unless the schools require them to do so. A t first, kids may not like it, but it’s good for them in the long run.TPO111.Talk about an interesting book you have read. Explain why you thought the book wasinteresting.I’d like to talk about the Book Thief. Actually, I saw the movie first, which attracted me immediately. Then I bought the book and couldn’t stop reading it after finishing the first page. The character I love the most is Hans, who is Liesel’s adopted father. In the story, he has been nothing but loving and caring. It is him who has taught Liesel how to read, and it is him who has stayed by Liesel’s bed when she was too scared to sleep. When he was enlisted by the army and sent to the war, I was deeply worried; and when he finally went back home, I cried my eyes out. I guess he reminds me of my late grandpa. Apart from Hans, the Book Thief has other interesting characters, such as a kid called Rudy, who has a crush on Liesel and has always been there for her. I can’t say whether the story is a tragedy or not, since many of them died in the end, but the girl has lived a happy life after that. It’s a story worth reading over and over again.2.Some people think that children should be allowed to watch whatever televisionprograms they choose to. Others think that parents should exercise control over the television programs their children watch. Which do you agree with? Explain why.I think parents should have some control over the TV programs watched by their children. Despite the government’s censorship system, there are still some programs which may have a negative influence on kids. For example, several months ago, a primary school kid tied his friend to a branch on the tree and tried to roast him. When I first read it, I thought it was a bad joke made by the newspaper, yet it turned out that it was true and the kid was trying to imitate a scene in a cartoon! That’s ridiculous! If parents had got involved in choosing the TV programs, this kind of tragedy wouldn’t have happened.Besides, parents have the responsibility to screen the shows for their children, so that kids won’t watch some violent or provocative programs. They may pick something which is both entertaining and instructive, like the Sesame Street, or the Myth Busters; kids would have a good time watching them.TPO121.What is the most efficient type of transportation in your country? Explain why you thinkit is efficient. Include specific reasons or examples.I think subway offers the most efficient way to get around in my country. Thanks to the social development, today, the subway network covers the whole city and even reaches to the suburbs, which has made it really convenient for us to get around. Two years ago, it took me nearly an hour to go to school by bike; yet these days, my school is only twenty-minute away. That’s great. Moreover, unlike bus or taxi, which may get stuck on the road, subway never has to worry about traffic congestion. It usually takes two minutes to get from one stop to the next. As a result, many people choose to go to work in this way, especially during the rush hours.2.Some people believe it’s essential for a person’s education to learn to play a musicalinstrument. Others don’t believe music e ducation is important. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.I think music education, such as learning to play a musical instrument, is beneficial for us. It helps to shape our personality. At least I myself became more patient and persistent while learning to play the piano. When I started learning it, I was quite excited. Yet the first several months turned out to be rather frustrating. Instead of playing out beautiful melodies, I had to spend nearly 4 hours a day practicing basic skills. I had thought about giving up several times, yet the dream of performing in my own concert has driven me to continue. Gradually, I’ve become more persistent and patient. Later in my study, whenever I got stuck in some problems, I could keep concentrating on them till I figure them out. That’s what learning to play the piano has taught me, and it’s a quality that has helped me a lot in other matters.TPO131.Talk about a game, sport, or other group activity that is played in your country. Explainwhy you think the activity is enjoyable.People in my country enjoy go hiking in the mountains. This shows the growing importance people have put on daily exercise. Nowadays, lots of young people have to work under heavy pressure; as a result, they only have time to grab a bite during lunch or dinner and often feel stressed out at the end of the day. Fortunately, more and more people have realized the importance of good health and are willing to squeeze some time out of their tight schedule for exercise. Besides, hiking in the mountain can be a way to socialize. When relaxed, people tend to be much nicer; also, since they have a similar hobby, it’s much easier for them to find something to talk about. Once on the road I met a bunch of travelers. We hit it off immediately and ended up having a BBQ on the top. That’s wonderful.2.When looking for information for a research project, some students prefer to get theirinformation mainly from the Internet. Others prefer to mainly use printed materials such as books and academic journals. Which do you prefer and why?I prefer to search for information from the Internet. There is a sea of information there. When working on research project, I need to get as much information as possible so that I could see the whole picture. Internet has everything, which we have easy access to. All I need to do is to type the key words in the search engine and single out the things needed. If I turn to the printed materials, it may take me ages to get what I want. Furthermore, the information on the Internet is in various forms, not only texts, but also videos. I watch the public courses regularly, some of which have offered me much inspiration; the TED is also terrific; although I may get the printed version of some lectures, they are not as up-to-date as those in the video version.TPO141.People enjoy reading many different types of books such as mystery, biography,romance, etc. Of all the different types of books that there are, what type do you most enjoy? Explain why.I like biography the most. In fact, I’m not a big fan of mystery or romance since most of the plot is fabricated. I’d rather trust my imagination and make up stories on my own. In contrast, biography offers facts about people and events, which enriches my knowledge in various fields. Recently, I’ve read the stor ies of Winston Churchill and Coco Chanel. They are not only inspiring, but also have introduced me to the whole new world of fashion and politics. Besides, through reading several biographies of the same person, I would get different perspectives. For example, many people have written books about Caocao, a politician and poet living nearly two thousand years ago. Some say that he is brave and wise, while others believe that he is cruel and treacherous. I think there is truth on both sides. I enjoy taking in various opinions about the same thing and t hat’s why biography appeals to me.2.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?One of the best ways to learn is by making mistakes.I agree that one can learn a lot through the mistakes he/she makes. Through trails and failures, we may know our strengths and weaknesses. Once I heard a speech, which has inspired me a lot. The speaker have pushed himself to go for various goals in the past, though he failed in many of them, he did not feel regretful since at least they taught him what he was not suitable for. I think that’s quite smart. Besides, some people may say that making mistakes hurt their confidence, which hinders their further development. Well, that’s not the case with me. As Stev e Jobs once said, “Failure is an option, but fear is not.” I enjoy challenging myself. Making mistakes won’t let me doubt myself; rather, it leaves a deep impression on me, which has far more influence on me than the suggestions given by others.TPO151.People make friends in many different ways. What do you think is a good way to makenew friends? Use specific details and examples in your response.A think one of the effective ways to make new friends is through doing some leisure time activities together, such as playing cards. When feeling relaxed, people tend to be nicer and are more willing to open themselves to others. In fact, I’ve made many friends on this kind of occasion. The atmosphere is great. We chat with each other about everything and gradually, friendship develops. Moreover, I believe we could learn about people’s personality by playing cards with them. For example, my father often bluffs about how great his cards are, yet my sister thinks it’s chea ting. What about my brother? Well, sometimes he is a sore loser, so we make sure that he wins once in a while. I guess you can tell a lot about a person by doing some leisure activities with them. And that’s a great way to make new friends.2.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?It is important to remember and learn from the past.Use details and examples to explain your opinion.Surely I believe that remembering and learning from the past is of great importance. Since history tends to repeat itself, it not only bridges the past with the present, but also guides our course into the future. By learning from the past, we may avoid some mistakes or reach our goals in more efficient ways. For example, nowadays, many people are learning the Art of Wars, a book written by a famous military leader in ancient China. In this book, he shared thirty six brilliant tactics and strategies used in the battle. Today, people around the world try to apply those strategies to business and political fields. Indeed, many successful companies have used some strategies in their negotiation and marketing process, which enables them to have an edge over their competitors. With more and more people realizing the importance of history, I’m sure we would benefit more from it.。

TPO1 Task1When it comes the book i have read, personally, i like the Harry Potter most. I borrowed it from one of my friends when i was in junior high school, and after reading it, i soon fall in love with it, therefore, i bought it for myself. The story mainly talk about Harry Potter and his friends learn magic from their teachers to fight against the voldmort. The book is full of imagination and has a lot of attractive characters. what i realize from the book is that if you want to overcome a big difficulty, you must be brave and never give up. That's why it is important to me.TPO2 Task1When it comes to the place means a lot to me, personally i would like to go to bookstore. I go there every weekend with my classmates, since we are all crazy about detective novels, and the store always has the latest ones. We can discuss the ending of the story together which can improve our friendship. What's more, we can chat with the keeper, no matter how upset i am, the keeper will encourage me, it's really a good way to relax for our high school students. That's why i love the place so much.TPO3 Task1In my opinion, the characters which can make a parent good is the patient and optimistic. On the one hand, educating children especially teenagers needs amount of patience. Children like to make mistakes, as a good parent, they need to correct their behaviours repeatedly. On the other hand, if a parent is optimistic, he can teach you and influence you. Therefore you can learn to look at the bright side of life. When you feel upset, they can easily cheer you up and give you strength. So being patient and optimistic is vital to being a good parent.TPO4 Task1When i am away from my home, i miss my family members most. Just because we are together that we call it a home. My mother always cook for us, what she cooks is really delicious. In addition, she takes care of me through the childhood, there ia strong love between us. It is the same with my father, though he is not good at expressing his love, but by teaching and guiding me patiently, he also means a lot to me. I miss the warm they give me and everything about them including their encouragement. That's why i especially miss my family members.TPO5 Task1When i was a child, i enjoyed hanging out in a park near my home. There were so many entertainment equipments that i could have fun with my friends. Besides, there was a big lake, we sometimes went on a boat and fed the fish in it. What attracted me most was that i can fed pigeons on the lawn. I really like these white birds standing on my arms and shoulders then eat the foot in my hand, i felt close to the nature. Above all, i could get fresh air and good mood there. It's an unforgettable place in my childhood, till now, i still miss there very much.TPO6 Task1The most unforgettable picture i have seen is Starry Night painted by Van Gogh. There is a night sky filled with clouds, and a bright moon. Below the rolling hills of the horizon lies a small town. The center point of the town is the tall steeple of the church. There is a peaceful essence flowingfrom the structures. This is a scene we can all relate to, and also one that I feel comfortable and at ease with. I am totally amazed by the imagination of Van Gogh, since he just change a normal sky into a fantastic one. That's why i love this picture most.TPO7If friends from another country were going to spend time in your country, what city or place would you suggest they visit? Using details and examples, explain why.Personally, i would like to suggest my foreign friends to go to Wuhan. Wuhan is a big city in the central area of China, Wuhan is well know as one of the three most scorching cities, however, in winter it's freezing here, so the weather in Wuhan is not that good. I will take them to taste the famous local food hot dry noodles. Wuhan is famous for having hundres of lakes, and the largest one is East Lake, therefore, it's necessary to have a look there. Besides, I'll take them to the well known Yellow Crane Tower for which a lot of people has written poems. That's why I recommend Wuhan.TPO8Talk about a time when a friend or family member helped you in the past. Describe how the person helped you. Then explain why this was important to you.Talking about a time when a friend or family member helped me, it remind me of an experience when I was in primary school. I once got a chance to take part in a writing competition which was very precious. I didn't have confidence and felt extremely nervous. One of my friends Lily just told me that i ccould do it, and supervised me to practise writing after school, thanks to her help my confidence had been built up again and finally won the second prize. I couldn't male it without her , so that's when a friend helped me in the past.TPO9Talk about an important experience that you recently had. Describe what happened and explain why it was important to you.Talking about an important experience that i recently had, it remind me of an experience I went through last semester. I once got a chance to take part in a writing competition which was very precious. I didn't have confidence and felt extremely nervous. One of my friends Lily just told me that i ccould do it, and supervised me to practise writing after school, thanks to her help my confidence had been built up again and finally won the second prize. I couldn't male it without her , so that's the important experience i recently had.TPO10Talk about a time when you accomplished something you did not think you could do. What did you accomplish? Why did you think you could not do it?Talking about a time when I accomplished something I didn't think i could do, it remind me of anexperience I went through last semester. I once got a chance to take part in a writing competition which was very precious. I was not good at writing, so I didn't have confidence and felt extremely nervous. One of my friends Lily just told me that i ccould do it, and supervised me to practise writing after school, thanks to her help my confidence had been built up again and finally won the second prize. I couldn't male it without her , so that's the thing I accomplished.TPO11Talk about a book you have read that was important to you for some reason. Explain why the book was important to you. Give specific details and examples to explain your answerWhen it comes the book i have read that was important to me, as fa as I am concerned,it is the Harry Pottert. I borrowed it from one of my friends when i was in junior high school, and after reading it, i soon fall in love with it, therefore, i bought it for myself. The story mainly talk about Harry Potter and his friends learn magic to fight against the voldmort. The book is full of imagination and has a lot of attractive characters. what i realized from the book is that if you want to overcome a big difficulty, you must be brave and never give up. That's why it is important to me.TPO12What is the most efficient type of transportation in your country? Explain why you think it is efficient. Include specific reasons and examplesIn my opinion, the most efficient type of transportation in my country is bike. Nowadays, many big cities are extremely crowded, it may take longer time to go to a place by car, so riding bike is a good choice for people. What's more, it's easier to find a parking lot than driving a car, as we all know, the land recourse in big city is limited. Above all, everyone can ride bike including children and old people, we don't need a licence or extra training, therefore it's easy for almost everyone to driving a bike. That's why I think it's the most efficient type of transportation.TPO13Talk about a game, sport or other group activity that is played in your country. Explain why you think the activity is enjoyable.I always play basketball in my country. Every day after school, I go to the gym in school with my classmates. Of course, Sometimes, I can get some new friends over there. When I am in the game, I can learn to cooperate from the game and learn to try to be a leader in the group. The most significant reason is I can learn how to organize many objects in the team. Besides, every time I win the game, I feel so cheerful and I get the sense of success. Basketball makes me know the team-spirit so much. That’s why I think basketball is so enjoyable.TPO14People enjoy reading many different types of books such as mystery, biography, romance, etc. Of all the different types of books that there are, which type do you most enjoy?When it comes the book type I enjoy most, it is mystery book. This kind of book is full ofimagination and has a lot of attractive characters. I feel excited and even frightened when I read them. In addition, I enjoy guessing the ending of the book. For example, Harry Potter is a typical mystery book, I borrowed it from my classmates and I soon fall in love with it, therefore, i bought it for myself. The story mainly talk about Harry Potter and his friends learn magic to fight against the voldmort which is very attractive. That's why I enjoy reading mystery books.TPO15People make friends in many different ways. What do you think is a good way to make new friends? Use specific details and examples in your response.In my opinion, it's a good a way to make new friends over net. As we all know, distance is a great barrier to conversation in the past, but by using the inter we can chat with each other conveniently. We can make foriegn friends no matter how far away we are. We can talk to each other whenever we want to. What's more, one of my hobbies is receiving and writing e-mails, we can exchange different cultures and costoms in our own country. In addition, we can share our hobbies which will greatly develop our friendships. That's why I prefer to make friends over net.TPO16If you could have any job or career you wanted, which would you choose and why? Give specific details to explain your response.Talking about a job I wanted, I would like to be a doctor. The reason why I want to be a doctor is that my grandpa is a doctor and I am inspired by him. I love taking care of others and help out people who are in ill condition. I have a dream, one day few people will not suffer from any pain. Doctors are called "white angel",It will make me have a sense of success. What's more, it's a long lasting career which we can do it until we are old, and the more experience you have, the more professional you are. That's why I want to be a doctor.TPO17Talk about a special opportunity that was given to you. Explain why the opportunity was important.Talking about a special opportunity that was given to me. It reminds me of the summer camp in UK I went to 3 years ago. It's my first time to go abroad. Before the camping, I had been expecting to go to England, so I really think it's a special opportunity. We visited the Cambridge University which impressed me a lot. Besides, we wandered in the London city and saw the London eye and Bib Ban which are the famous intrests in UK. From this experience, I learnt about another country's culture and made some new friends. That's why I think the opportunity is special for me.TPO18Imagine your life ten years in the future. Talk about one way you think your life will be different in ten years than it is now. Use details to explain your answer.In ten years, I think I will take more responsibility than now. In the family, I will no longer be a depended daughter but a mom who should take care of her children, I will think more about others than myself and surely it will be more difficult. What's more, I will not be a student any more, I may be a doctor and help those people who are in ill condition, I will try my best to ease mypatients' pain, that's what I can do for the society. Besides, I will also devote my money to the charity to help more people. So this is the way I suppose my life will be.。

以下是托福独立口语题目汇总：
1. 有些人认为人们应该拥有自己的房子，有些人则认为租房就足够了。

你更倾向于哪种观点？
2. 有些人认为大学专业应该由学生自己选择，有些人则认为应该由家长或老师帮助选择。

你更倾向于哪种观点？
3. 有些人认为应该鼓励孩子们参与体育活动，有些人则认为应该鼓励孩子们参与文化活动。

你更倾向于哪种观点？
4. 有些人认为应该在家中自学，有些人则认为应该在学校接受教育。

你更倾向于哪种观点？
5. 有些人认为人们应该尽可能多地旅行，有些人则认为人们应该尽可能多地待在家里。

你更倾向于哪种观点？
6. 有些人认为人们应该自己做饭，有些人则认为人们应该吃外卖。

你更倾向于哪种观点？
7. 有些人认为人们应该自己打扫房间，有些人则认为人们应该请清洁工打扫房间。

你更倾向于哪种观点？
8. 有些人认为人们应该尽可能多地使用公共交通工具，有些人则认为人们应该尽可能多地使用私家车。

你更倾向于哪种观点？
9. 有些人认为人们应该尽可能多地购物，有些人则认为人们应该尽可能少地购物。

你更倾向于哪种观点？
10. 有些人认为人们应该经常换工作，有些人则认为人们应该在一个公司里长期工作。

你更倾向于哪种观点？。

tpo口语参考答案TPO口语参考答案TPO（Test of English for International Communication）是一种全球通用的英语能力考试，它旨在评估非英语母语者的英语口语能力。

对于许多学生来说，TPO口语是一个重要的考试环节，因此了解一些参考答案可以帮助他们更好地准备和应对这一部分。

在TPO口语考试中，通常会有多个题目供考生选择，每个题目都有不同的主题和要求。

下面将以几个常见的题目为例，给出一些参考答案供考生参考。

题目一：Describe a place you have visited that has been affected by pollution. 参考答案：I would like to talk about a place I visited last summer, which is my hometown. Unfortunately, over the years, my hometown has been severely affected by pollution, especially air and water pollution. The air is filled with smog, making it difficult to breathe, and the rivers are contaminated with industrial waste, killing off the aquatic life.The main cause of pollution in my hometown is the rapid industrialization and urbanization that has taken place in recent years. Factories have been built without proper environmental regulations, releasing harmful pollutants into the air and water. Additionally, the increase in motor vehicles has contributed to the air pollution, as exhaust fumes fill the streets.The pollution in my hometown has had a significant impact on the health of the residents. Many people suffer from respiratory problems, such as asthma andbronchitis, due to the poor air quality. The contaminated water has also led to an increase in waterborne diseases.To tackle this issue, the government needs to take immediate action. Stricter regulations should be implemented to control industrial pollution, and more efforts should be made to promote renewable energy sources. Furthermore, public transportation should be improved to reduce the number of private vehicles on the road.In conclusion, pollution has had a detrimental effect on my hometown. It is crucial for the government and the community to work together to address this issue and create a cleaner and healthier environment for future generations.题目二：Talk about a memorable event from your childhood.参考答案：One of the most memorable events from my childhood was my first trip to Disneyland. I was about seven years old at the time, and it was a dream come true for me. The moment I stepped into the park, I was overwhelmed with excitement and wonder.I vividly remember the colorful characters walking around, the thrilling rides, and the delicious food. It felt like I had entered a magical world where anything was possible. I spent the entire day exploring the different attractions and going on as many rides as I could.One particular ride that stood out to me was the roller coaster. I was initially scared to go on it, but my older brother convinced me to give it a try. As theroller coaster went up and down, I screamed with a mix of fear and exhilaration. It was an adrenaline rush like no other, and I couldn't stop laughing afterwards. Another highlight of the trip was meeting my favorite Disney princess, Cinderella.I waited in line for what felt like hours just to get a picture with her. When it was finally my turn, I was starstruck. Cinderella was so kind and beautiful, and I felt like I was meeting a real-life princess.Overall, my first trip to Disneyland was an unforgettable experience. It was a day filled with joy, laughter, and magic. Even now, as an adult, I still cherish the memories from that day and hope to visit Disneyland again in the future.通过以上两个例子，我们可以看到在TPO口语考试中，要求考生描述一个地方或者一个事件，并且给出个人观点或者建议。

1.托福口语TASK1-4独立和综合题型解题思路托福口语想要说得好，掌握一些考试题型的特点和标准的答题套路是很有帮助的。

其实托福口语内容多样化，但基本上都有一定的规则和套路可以参考使用。

1、托福口语第1题无明显套路首先，是答题思路，一般口语第一题就是缩小版，可以在高分作文里找思路，而二三四题是通过听力提取信息。

第一题大家可以用预测资料来练习，一是可以熟悉题目，二是可以练习把握时间，二三四题，则有模板可寻。

2、托福口语第2题套路介绍先阅读一封信或是一个通告，一般是一个建议，对校园内的一项进行一个改变，这个“change”是阅读文章中至关重要的，因为后面的对话主要是围绕这个进行的，至于文章中给出的理由，并不是很重要，因为没有时间也没有必要说这个。

之后听一男一女对话，主要是找主要说话人的态度，然后记下他或她的两个理由和举例，不用全记，每点理由记一到两个原因或事例就好。

之后组织语言：是change+态度+两点理由。

3、托福口语第3题套路介绍先阅读一个科研类文章，然后听一段lecture，之后对一个概念进行定义和举例解释。

在这道题，阅读的部分需要抓住的要点比上一题要多，首先是题目，题目一般是所要解释的概念，所以要把题目记下来，然后在阅读段落里找对这个概念的定义，一般是含这个词的一句话，记下，之后听lecture时主要记下教授解释这个概念所用的例子，一般可能是一个故事或实验，这时就要记下主要轮廓和具体的对比或例子，之后组织语言，按：文章讨论某事某物+定义+教授举例解释的方式回答。

4、托福口语第4题套路介绍这道题是听一个教授的lecture然后根据听到的内容总结一个东西或事物或什么的两种情况，并且举例。

这要听好教授的lecture，开始只要记下topic就好，之后着重听教授开始说我们要讨论两种东西，然后记下这两个东西各自的特点和举例，比如教授可能会说，我们要讨论海鸟的两种适应环境的特点，然后你就着重听这两个适应的特点和教授举得哪两种鸟的例子。

托福考试题口语题目及答案1. 题目：描述一次你帮助别人的经历，并解释为什么你选择帮助他们。

答案：在一次学校组织的社区服务活动中，我帮助了一个年迈的邻居修理他的花园。

我选择帮助他，因为他的身体状况不允许他做重体力活，而且我认为帮助社区中的老年人是年轻人的责任。

通过这次经历，我学会了团队合作的重要性，并体会到帮助他人带来的满足感。

2. 题目：讨论你认为城市和乡村生活的主要区别是什么。

答案：城市和乡村生活的主要区别在于生活节奏、环境和社交方式。

城市生活节奏快，交通便捷，有更多的工作和娱乐机会，但同时也伴随着更高的生活成本和污染问题。

相比之下，乡村生活更加宁静，环境清新，人们之间的关系更加紧密。

然而，乡村地区可能缺乏城市中提供的多样化服务和设施。

3. 题目：解释为什么你认为教育对个人发展至关重要。

答案：教育对个人发展至关重要，因为它能够提供知识和技能，使个人能够在职业和生活中做出明智的决策。

教育还能培养批判性思维能力，帮助个人分析问题并找到解决方案。

此外，教育能够增强个人的自信心和社会交往能力，这对于建立成功的职业生涯和人际关系至关重要。

4. 题目：描述一次你遇到的挑战，并说明你是如何克服它的。

答案：我遇到的一次挑战是准备一个重要的演讲比赛。

为了克服这个挑战，我首先制定了一个详细的准备计划，包括研究主题、撰写演讲稿和反复练习。

我还寻求了老师和同学的反馈，以改进我的演讲技巧。

通过不懈的努力和持续的练习，我最终在比赛中获得了优异的成绩。

5. 题目：讨论你认为技术进步如何影响我们的日常生活。

答案：技术进步极大地影响了我们的日常生活。

首先，它提高了我们的工作效率，使我们能够快速完成任务。

其次，技术进步改善了我们的沟通方式，使我们可以即时与世界各地的人联系。

此外，技术还丰富了我们的娱乐生活，提供了各种在线游戏和媒体内容。

然而，技术进步也带来了一些挑战，比如隐私问题和对技术的过度依赖。

总的来说，技术进步为我们的生活带来了便利，但也需要我们谨慎地管理和使用。

2020年1月4日托福口语考试真题答案2020年的第一次托福考试已经圆满结束了，大家考得怎么样呢？为大家准备了2020年1月4日托福口语考试真题答案。

T1Do you agree or disagree with the followingstatement：Students learning through videos is as effectiveas taking class in classroom.Use specific examples and details to supoort youranswer.T2阅读：学生建议给resident advisor 工资。

因为会吸引更多学生去apply forit以及不付钱对他们不公平。

听力：男生不同意。

因为他们只是plan some extra activity，并不会占用他们太多时间，而且本来周末的时间也是available的。

而且advisor的福利是住房子可以打折。

但是如果是为了打折而去申请advisor的人，肯定也不会是一个好的advisor。

T3阅读：人们会假设自己知道司空见惯的事物的内在原理。

听力：举了bicycle的例子。

教授班里的大部分同学都会骑自行车，并自行知道自行车如果工作。

所以教授给了两幅自行车的图片。

一个是完全正确的，一个是chain的位置有错误的。

哪怕是经常骑自行车的人也选错了。

因为他们只是误以为自己了解哪些原理机制以及每个part是如何fittogether.T4科学家都认为动物是凭着自己的本能去建造东西，但是最近发现动物其实也是learn knowledge，具体讲了鸟筑巢的例子。

鸟类筑巢其实是根据经验去学习的，否则无论鸟的年纪大小，筑好的巢应该是一模一样的。

方法1：weaver birds，在小的时候筑的巢会有洞，但是随着鸟长大，后面造的窝会越来越结实，这就证明了在building the nest的过程中，这种鸟其实是有能力去学习的，learnfrom experience；方法2：finch，实验的人给了这组鸟两种材质的线，一种比较软，一种比较硬。

题目1. What do you miss most about your home when you are away? Use specific details in your explanation.答案I miss food most when I am away from my home, particularly the noodles cooked by my father. When I was in high school, my father always cooked noodles for me at night. Every day after evening self-study classes, I came home and had the noodles. The noodles were delicious, coz you know, after long-time study, it’s easy to be tired and hungry. So the first thing I did when I got home at that time was to eat noodles. Sometimes, my father would add beef to the noodles and beef is kind of my favorite meat. The most important ingredient of the noodles is the specially-made sauce. Sadly, I don’t know how exactly my father makes the sauce. But whenever I go back home, I need to have the noodles cooked by my father.题目 2. Many universities now offer academic courses over the Internet. However, some people still prefer learning in traditional classrooms. Which do you think is better? Explain why.答案I think learning in traditional classrooms is better. The reason why I think so is that there are more interactions in traditional classrooms than in online courses. Students can have discussions and they see each other face to face. It’s highly probable that some of them will become friends. While in the online courses, students don’t know each other, they miss a chance of making friends. Also, in a traditional classroom, if a student doesn’t understand a concept or an idea, he or she can raise hand to ask the teacher directly. While in an online course, there is no chance for students to raise hands or to throw out questions immediately. Students in traditional classrooms not only learn the academic knowledge but also learn basic interpersonal interactions.I prefer to take academic courses on the Internet. Since the courses are offered online, I don’t have to live near campus. All I need is a computer and a well-connected Internet. I can study at home and anywhere convenient. Besides, I don’t have to worry about my housing, nor do I need to drive back and forth. So itsaves me money and time. Also, it’s easier to record online courses so I can review the part I don’t understand. With the recorded courses, I can have a good review before final examination.题目3. The computer department is considering a scheduling change. Explain the man's opinion of the change and the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.答案The Computer Department proposes to add evening computer classes because daytime computer classes have become overcrowded. But the man in the conversation thinks it’s a bad proposal. The man says that most of the students have already got their own plans in the evenings. They have jobs, family, clubs and social events so they won’t have time to attend the evening classes. The man also says that it’s actually going to cost more to open evening classes than to simply buy more computers, since to open new classes need to hire new teachers. However, computer is not expensive now. Plus, the computer classrooms are big enough to hold more computers. So he thinks buying more computers is a better way to solve the problem.题目 4. Explain how the examples from the professor's lecture illustrate the relationship between verbal and nonverbal communication.答案The professor uses his two experiences to illustrate the relationship between verbal and nonverbal communication. In his first experience, his uncle visited him. Since he hadn’t seen his uncle for a long time, when he saw his uncle, he said“What a surprise！”and because he was so happy that he jumped like a little boy and had a huge smile on his face. His uncle felt good because of his words and actions. Since the professor’s verbal message agrees with his nonverbal signals, the verbal message is enhanced. In his second experience, when he was showing his daughter how to use ahammer, he smashed his thumb. He said to his daughter “Don’t worry, honey. It’s nothing.” but at the same time he was shaking his hand and his face was contorted. His daughter kept asking him if he was okay. Because the professor’s verbal message doesn’t agree with his nonverbal message, the communication is totally different.题目5. The speakers discuss two possible solutions to the man's problem. Briefly summarize the problem. Then state which solution you recommend and explain why.答案The man didn’t take his class schedule with him and it’s his first day in the college, so he couldn’t find his classroom. The woman offers two possible solutions. The first solution is that he can go to use the computer in the computer center to check the schedule. But it’ll take sometime to go there and he doesn’t want to be late for his first class. The second solution is that he can just go to big classrooms in the building to check which one is the class he is going to take. But he thinks it’ll be embarrassing if he goes into a classroom and asks if he is in the right room. I would recommend he to go to the computer center, since he didn’t take his class schedule, it’s necessary to check all classes for the whole day. Maybe he’ll be late for his first class, but at least he won’t feel embarrassed for the rest of the day.题目6. Using points and examples from the lecture, explain the importance of visual elements in painting.答案In the lecture, the professor says in order for art to express meaning or emotion, artists need to combine various visual elements such as color and texture. Different colors can evoke different moods. Red is a strong color so it evokes strong emotions such as extreme joy, excitement and anger, whereas blue is a cool color so it evokes calming effect. As for texture, a rough texture can evoke strong emotions and strength, while a smooth texture is more calming and less emotional. Artists need to combine these elements to express meaning or convey message. For example, if a painting uses strong colors such as red and orange and uses brush strokes to give a rough texture, it will convey a wilder and more chaotic emotion in a viewer than a painting with soft colors and smooth texture.。

1 What do you think are the qualities of a good leader？In my opinion, a good leader should be trustworthy, persistent and forward-looking. The world is looking for honest and upright leaders, too.In order to leave this world a different place, a leader also has to persevere. Leaders don't grow in a comfort zone（温室）. Leaders are not people with exceptional（例外的，特别的）talent; they are people who have learned from their mistakes and get up and try again, being a non-quitter（永不放弃的人）.Being in leadership roles, a person should be able to see the big picture and take risks, doing things right and at the right time. Thus he can correctly assess a situation and knows how to take the next step.In summary, honesty, endurance, and having a big vision are the good qualities of / for effective leadership.2 Do you agree or disagree that people should always tell the truth?I don’t think it’s a good idea for people to always speak the truth. Truth can enhance but sometimes can destroy a relationship, depending upon the intent.There are times when telling "truth" is unloving. For example, you might not be wild about what your friend is wearing, but if your friend is giving an important presentation and asks you how s/he looks, it would not be in anyone's highest good （有最大好处）to give your opinion.There are also times when many of us have much difficulty speaking our truth especially to important others such as parents, siblings, close friends, and beloved ones. We are afraid the other person will be angry or hurt by our truth, even when we state it without judgment or blame.Therefore, telling the truth is not always helpful. The important thing in telling the truth is to be honest with yourself about your own intent in telling your truth3What new skill would you like to learn? Explain why this skill would be good for you to have.模板A I would like to learn how to play the guitar. Now I can’t play a musical instrument （背景介绍）,so this would be a new skill for me. It would be a good skill to have because I could（情态动词could，表示未来的可能性。

1、电视对于社会的影响Some people believe that television has had a positive influence on society.Others believe it has had a negative influence on society. Which do you agree with and why? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.思路:Positive：get more information (as they can expose the news as fast as possible/ entertainment especially in the society that lots of people suffer from the life stressNegative：ignore the really important things ( such as the environment and the education/ Addicted to social media2、上一门课还是多门课Some college students choose to take courses in a variety of subject areas in order to get a broad education. Others choose to focus on a single subject area in order to have a deeper understanding of that area. Which approach to course selection do you think is better for students and why?Agree: have more skills and knowledge that may be helpful for the future working career,个人经历举例子find the thing that we are really interested inDisagree: spend too much time on the useless study instead of the interested subject个人经历举例子exhausted in studying that maybe bad for our mental health.3、出错点:主谓不一致。

托福独立口语小练习（附答案，纯原创）Describe an activity you enjoy doing in your school recently. Why do you enjoy it? Please include specific reasons and details to support your response.Recently, I have participated in my school football team. I have achieved a lot from playing football. In the first place, it is a good opportunity for me to make more friends. I have met various people from different grades. We can share our interests and ideas with each other. In the second place, football is an excellent sport to improve my cooperative skills and teamwork spirit. During the playing process, we need to follow the strategy and cooperate with other players. Each team member should play a good role in his/her position. The final success depends on the unity of the whole team. Thus, I really enjoy playing football in my school.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person needs talent to be an artist. Please use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.Personally, I disagree with the statement that a person needs talent to be an artist. On top of the first, not everyone in the world has talent to be an artist. In contemporary society, many artists always work hard to make up for a lack of intelligence. Just as Tomas Edison’s saying, Geni us is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. This saying can fully address the importance of hard work. What’s more, talent will be wasted without hard work. If a gifted person abuses his/her talent, he/she would not become an artist. Although talent is important for an artist to create wonderful works, persistent hard work is more vital to proceed the creation. Therefore, I firmly believe that gift is not a must to be an artist.Describe your favorite studying place. Explain why you like to study in this place. Please include reasons and examples to support your response.My favorite studying place is library. I have two reasons to illustrate my opinion. First of all, library is a quiet place to study. Students come to library to review textbooks, to do homework and to conduct research. Each one of us will focus our attention to the things we need to do. Quiet atmosphere will enable me to improve working efficiency. Besides, library is very convenient for me to find more useful studying materials. I can find various kinds of supplementary reading materials when I study in the library. It is really convenient and comfortable. Simply put, library is my favorite place to study in campus.Some people prefer a job which deals with the same tasks every day. Others prefer a job which deals with many different tasks. Which do you prefer and why?As for me, I prefer a job which deals with many different tasks every day. The first reason is that these kind of jobs can avoid tedious work. If I need to accomplish the same tasks every day, I would definitely feel boring. To make matters worse, it will make me lose the strength and inspiration to devote to my job. With different tasks, my working day will be filled with fresh ideas and things. Secondly, a job with different tasks will offer me more challenges. Since a new task need different way to deal with, I will have more chances to improve my working skills to finish the task. So I will choose a job which deals with different tasks without hesitation.If you are a volunteer in a hospital, what kind of work would you choose? 1. Take care of patient's family 2. Talk to patient 3. Read to patient. Please give specific reasons and details.If I am a volunteer in a hospital, I will choose to talk more to the patient for the following reasons. Firstly, patient in the hospital sometimes will feel lonely since their family members don’t have enough time to accompany them. If I can talk to them more, I will give them encouragement and deliver more warmth and hope to th em. What’s more, I can inform them of the latest news and interesting stories during the conversation with the patients. From that, they will always have the connection with the world. So I hope to be a volunteer in the hospital to talk to the patients.。

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托福口语真题1Describe your favorite room either of your own house or in other places and explain why.Well，I‘m gonna talk about my study room.Firstly，there are all kinds of books in this room and the atmosphere makes me feel like to study. There are a few tablets on the wall with famous sayings which have inspired and stimulated me a lot. The interesting books make me preoccupied with them and I have learned a lot of knowledge from them.Secondly，it’s very quiet and helps me relax. When I am tired after a long time of study，I usually open all the windows and listen to the birds singing and smell the pleasant scent of the flowers. Looking far into the sky，watching the clouds moving slowly，all these just seem to be fascinating.托福口语真题2Describe a place you have never been to but like to go someday.I would go to New Zealand for a trip if I had a chance. Its a lovely country，made up two islands. It is very lush(青葱的) and green because it rains a lot there. I would do a lot of different things and one thing I would definitely do is to swim with the dolphins. One of my friends ever did it，which she said was very interesting. At first，she was only brave enough to pat them and then she got braver and held on to ones fin while第1页/共3页千里之行，始于足下。

【托福资料】托福TPO1口语Task4题目文本及答案解析在托福口语备考中，想要快速的提升自己的托福口语能力，除了不断的累积自己的词汇和句型之外，从TPO练习入手也不失为一个不错的方法。

那么，在以下内容我们就为大家带来托福口语TPO的题目和答案解析。

托福TPO1口语task4题目 Reading Part:GroupthinkOne process by which groups may make bad or irrational decisions is known as groupthink. Individual members of a group attempt to conform their opinions to what they believe to be the group consensus even though the result may be negative. There are many reasons why groupthink happens. These include the desire to be liked,fear of losing a job, or even not wanting to be the one employee delaying a decision that seems inevitable. These kinds of implicit pressures to conform lead group members to ultimately make decisions that each, by himself or herself, might normally not make.托福TPO1口语task4题目 Listening Part:Now listen to part of a lecture on this topic in a business managementclass.(male professor)So, let me tell you about my own experiences when I was working for acomputer company a couple of years ago.So, one day a co-worker and I suggested we should give our computers a design make-over: make them look more up-to-date. Market research was showing that new customers said they would be more interested in buying our computers if theylooked cooler. Our technology was advanced but the outside design looked reallyold-fashioned.At first, more than half the group supported us. There were a few senior managers here who didn’t support the design change. One o f the senior manager said, “Our focus has always been on technology, changing the look is an unnecessary cost.”Almost immediately, some of our supporters changed their minds! Even myco-worker changed his mind! When I asked him why after the meeting, he told me he didn’t want to make a bad impression on the senior managers. He thought that disagreeing with them might jeopardize his chances of getting a promotion by not looking like a team-player.What about me? I hate to admit it, but, after a few hours of discussion, I started wondering if it was worth everyone’s time to argue about this? As more people sided with the senior management, I started to feel that I was the only one holding up the vote. Everyone else seemed to think change wasn’t necessary.I voted against my own idea in the end.So we unanimously decided to stay with the current old-looking design. But this decision ended up costing us a lot of money. That same year, our competitorcame out with a new design that attracted some of our customers and prevented usfrom profiting from new customers.托福TPO1口语task4题目 Question:Explain groupthink and its effects. Using the example of the computer company.托福TPO1口语task4答案解析：1. Reading keys(1.1)Term: groupthink(1.2)Definition: sometimes people make bad or irrational decision within a group(1.3)Why do we do it?(1.3.1) Desire to be liked, fear of losing a job(1.3.2) Not wanting to be the only one that’s holding up the vote2. Listening keys(2.1)Professor and coworker wanted to change the look of their computer (2.2)Manager disagreed(2.3)Coworker changed his mind(2.3.1) Did not want to leave a bad impression on the managers(2.4)Professor changed his mind as well(2.4.1) Did not want to be the only one that’s holding up the vote(2.5)They were all wrong(2.5.1) A competitor came out with a new design that attracted many costumers托福TPO1口语task4范文：The professor talks about groupthink which means sometimes people would make a bad decision as a group. In the example, the professor and his co-worker thought they need to change the look of their computers, but managers disagreed. So his co-worker changed his mind because he didn’t want to leave a bad impression on the managers by not looking like a team player. In the end, the professor changed his mind too, because he didn’t want to be the only person that’s holding up the vote. But they were all wrong, the same year, a competitor came out with a new design that attracted many of their customers.本文部分信息来源于新东方在线。

新托福TPO 口语参考答案新托福TPO 口语参考答案——TPO11. Talk about a book you have read that was important to you for some reason. Explain why thebook was important to you. Give specific details and examples to explain your answerRecently, I read a book named Keep the aspidistra flying written by George Orwell. The bookinfluences me a lot because the story has something that touches my heart. The story talks about aman who wants to be a poet and who abandons many well-paying jobs to pursue his dream ofbeing a poet. I have a similar experience of quitting a very good job in order to be a writer. Also,the man in the story is lack of money because he works as a bookstore assistant and thus has avery low salary. He lives in a shabby apartment and sometimes have no money to buy food. Again,I?ve got similar experience. I once lived in a cramped apartment alone and had no money. Thebook is important to me because it touches me and gives me encouragement to persist.2. Some people believe that television has had a positive influence on society. Others believe ithas had a negative influence on society. Which do you agree with and why? Use details andexamples to explain your opinion.I think television has a positive influence on society. It?s a good source of news. The members inthe society can get news easily from News Channels and thus keep themselves informed of what?shappening around. Like, my grandfather watches News on TV everyday just to keep up with thelatest events.Beside television can be a kind of entertainment. People can watch different showson TV such as funny talk shows and soap operas. I have many friends who like watching Lateshow with David Letterman and some other friends like watching TV series such as Lost andFriends. They all consider TV as a good way of relaxing themselves and of killing time. So, withthe news and same TV programs, people in a society share a lot of things that they can talk aboutin any event. Therefore, society actually benefits from TV.3. Explain why the woman disagrees with the reasons expressed in the letter.The writer of the letter opposes the university?s plan to acquire a new sculpture because theuniversity?s financial condition is poor and the sculpture is so large that it?ll take up all the greenspace in front of the campus center. The woman in the conversation thinks the two reasons aretotally unconvincing. The woman says it?s an anonymous donor who pays the bill of the sculpturenot the university so there is no need to worry about the university?s financial condition. As for thepoint about the space, the woman thinks Paul, the writer of the letter, always plays soccer with hisfriends on the lawn where the sculpture will be. She thinks Pauljust doesn?t want to move toanother place. For him, it?s convenience versus sculpture.4. Explain groupthink and its effects using example of the computer company.Groupthink is a process in which individual members of a group conform their ideas to the groupconsensus even if the result may not be well. The professor in the lecture uses his personalexperience in a computer company to illustrate this process. Once he and his co-worker suggestedto give their computer a design make-over to look cooler in order to attract new customers. At first,the majority supported their suggestion. But there were a few senior managers who didn?t support.Then some supporters changed their mind, so did the professor?s co-worker. The co-workerchanged his mind because he didn?t want to make a bad impression on senior managers. Hethought disagreeing with them might harm his future promotion. Then after a long discussion andwith more and more people sided with senior managers, the professor himself thought he was theonly one who?s delaying the decision. Then, he voted against himself. So they all agreed not tohave this design make-over. At last, the company lost profit because its competitors came up withgood-looking computers and win more customers.5. The speakers discuss two possible solutions to the woman?s problem. Briefly summarize theproblem. Then state which should solution you recommend and explain why.The woman was supposed to drive a bunch of elementary students tothe zoo tomorrow but shedidn?t rent a van in time and the kids will be disappointed if the trip gets cancelled. The mansuggests her to borrow a car from one of her friends. But she has to borrow two cars to hold all thekids and it?s hard to find another driver. Then the man suggests her to take the publictransportation. He is pretty sure that there is a bus line past the zoo. But the woman thinks it?s hardto control the kids on the bus. Well personally, I would recommend the woman to take the bus line.Even if the kids are handful, they are still controllable. But there is no guarantee that she canborrow two cars and find another driver at the same time.6. Using the research described by the professor, explain what scientists have learned about themathematical abilities of babies.In the lecture the professor describes how scientists learn about baby?s mathematical abilities.Researchers did an experiment to test baby?s ability to add that baby knows one plus one equalstwo. They first put a doll in front of a baby and lowered the screen to hide the doll. So the babyknows it?s there. Then they clearly put another doll behind the screen so there should be two dolls.But researchers secretly took one away and when they lift the screen up, the baby was surprisedbecause it expected to see two dolls but there was only one. We know when a baby is surprised, itstares at the thing that makes it feel surprised. The researchers recorded the baby?s eye-movementwith a camera and found that the baby stared. So the baby has the ability to add. It knows one dollplus one doll equals two dolls.新托福TPO 口语参考答案——TPO21. Choose a place you go to often that is important to you and explain why it is important. Pleaseinclude specific details in your explanation.I often go to the basketball court near my apartment. It?s very important to me because I playbasketball there everyday and basketball is my favorite sport. Ever since I was a little boy, I havebeen playing in that court with my friends. When in junior high, I practiced shooting and dribblingin that court nearly everyday till late at night. Besides, the court is the reminder of an awful lot ofmy valuable memories. I still can remember that how I started out shooting badly and then afterseveral weeks? practice, I could shoot well and dribbled well. I can also remember many friendswith whom I played basketball and form teams. Without that court, I couldn?t possibly make somany friends. So it?s very important to me.2. Some college students choose to take courses in a variety of subject areas in order to get a broadeducation. Others choose to focus on a single subject area in order to have a deeper understandingof that area. Which approach to course selection do you think is better for students and why?Well, I think taking a wide variety of courses is better for students. Because, first of all, I thinkundergraduate study is meant for broadness. Students had better broaden their horizon and preventthemselves from being narrow-minded. Second of all, I think before students find their “true love”,I mean, the subject they really want to go deep into, they should probably extend their study fieldand taste different subjects in various areas so as to identify the “true love”. Take myself as anexample, my major is software engineering in the college, but I took various courses outside mymajor field. Then I found out that I was more interested in literature than in computer and software.So literature is my “true love”.I think it depends on the students themselves. If a student doesn?t know his or her interest. It?sbetter for them to take a variety of courses so as to taste various kinds of subjects to find theirinterest. Take myself as an example, my major is software engineering in the college, but I tookvarious courses outside my major field. Then I found out that I was more interested in literaturethan in computer and software. So literature is my interest. If a student already know what he likesand what he needs to learn. Then taking many different classes will be a little bit waste of time.It?s better for this student to concentrate on his or her interest. For instance, I don?t think BillGates need to take courses other than computer science when in Harvard, coz he knew what heliked and what he wanted. He already knew his interest.3. The man expresses his opinion of the university?s plan to eliminate the bus service. State hisopinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.The university has decided to stop its free bus service because not very many students ride the busand plans to use the money saved to expand the overcrowded parking lots. But the manin theconversation doesn?t like the plan. As for the point about few students riding the bus, the man saysit?s because the bus routes are out of date. The bus only goes through the places that are tooexpensive for students to live. If the buses change route and the man thinks there will be plenty ofstudents taking those buses. The man also disagrees with the university?s plan to expand theparking lots. He thinks the plan will encourage more students to drive, which will add noise andcreate more traffic. Then they?ll need more parking space. He thinks the university should make iteasier for students to take the public buses not the other way around.4. Explain how the examples of tying shoes and learning to type demonstrate the principle ofaudience effects.The principle of audience effects is that individuals? performance is affected by the knowledgethat others are watching them. The professor uses examples of tying shoes and learning to type todemonstrate that we actually increase our speed of performing if we know that we are beingobserved. In the example of tying shoes, one group of collegestudents was told that they werebeing observed, the other didn?t know they were being observed. The students who knew theywere being watched tied their shoes much faster than the other group. And in the example oflearning to type, when we are conscious of being observed, we will increase typing speed. Wetype faster than we do alone. Also, other behavioral pattern will increase, like making mistakes.So when we type faster when we know we are being observed, we also make more mistakes.5. The speakers discuss two possible solutions to the woman?s problem. Describe the problem andthe two solutions. Then explain what you think the woman should do and why.The professor asks the woman to attend a field trip, but the womanhas already promised anotherprofessor to help set up a museum exhibition next week. And this is the problem. The professoroffers two possible solutions. The first is that she can talk to the other professor to see if there issomeone else who can replace the woman to help set up the museum exhibition. Thesecond is thatthe woman finishes setting up the museum before they set out the field trip. Actually, I think thewoman should choose the second solution, because she has already agreed to help the otherprofessor and the other professor is counting on her. It?s possible that there is no one else who cantake her place. So she?d better finish the task first before she goes to the field trip.6. Using points and examples from the talk, explain the two definitions of money presented by theprofessor.The professor talks about two definitions of money, a broad one and a narrow one. By the broaddefinition, money is everything with which we can make purchases. For example, coins and billscan be money, because we can use them to buy goods such as vegetables and pay for services suchas taxi. But in a barter system, vegetables can be money, because farmers can give driversvegetables in exchange for a drive. By the narrow definition, in a society, the legal tender ismoney. For instance, in the US, drivers and farmers must accept dollars as payment. People canuse dollars to pay for taxi and buy vegetables because dollar is the legal tender in the US. So,dollar in the form of coin and bill is money.新托福TPO 口语参考答案——TPO31. What characteristics do you think make someone a good parent? Explain why thesecharacteristics are important to you.I think a good parent should be patient. Because children are always confused with the thingsaround them, they ask questions every now and then. A good parent should be patient enough togive them answers. When i was very young, I always asked questions like “Why canairplanesfly?”,“Why can?t we fly?” and “Why the earth is a globe?”. My parents answered these questionspatiently and if they couldn't, they would buy books that have the answers to my questions. I alsothink a good parent should be open-minded. In other words, they should respect their children'sdecisions when their kids are growing up. My parents always show their respect to my decisions.My major in the college is software engineering, but I decided to be an English teacher aftergraduation. My parents respected my decision and allow me to pursue my own interest. Thanks tomy parents, I am patient and I respect other people.2. Some students prefer to work on class assignments by themselves. Others believe it is better towork in a group. Which do you prefer? Explain why.I prefer to work on assignments individually. There are two reasons. The first is that I like to be ina quiet place while studying. If I study in a group, I will always be interrupted by group memberswho talk about irrelevant things. Then it?s possible that I can?t even finish the assignments. Once,I attended a group discussion. Many people were not even discussing. They were just talkingabout NBA games. When it ended, I got nothing from it. The second reason is that I?d like to thinkindependently. Studying individually gives me enough time to develop my own ideas. Whenstudying in a group, I will always be distracted by other?s opinions and thoughts. So sometimesmany assignments are not done by myself but by other group members. Like last week, I workedin a group to solve math problems. It turned out that many problems were solved by others not bymyself. I felt very unhappy about it.Personally, I like working in groups better. There are two reasons to name. First is that there isdiversity in groups. Group members all have their different perspectives so some members canhelp other members. Last week, I attended a math group and there was one math problem Icouldn?t work out. But there was one member who knew how to solve that problem and heworked out the problem in a completely different way. Then I learned from him. The secondreason is that I can practice my communicative skills. In group discussions, I should be able tounderstand others? ideas and at the same time to convey mine clearly in order to make thecommunication go well. I learn how to express myself properly and to be a good-listener.3. The woman expresses her opinion of the change that has been announced. State her opinion andexplain her reasons for holding that opinion.Dining services will not serve hot breakfast food anymore. They only serve coldbreakfast food.The woman in the conversation thinks the change is ridiculous. First of all, she thinks whethersomething is hot or cold doesn?t necessarily mean it is healthy. She says that in a really coldmorning, a nice warm omelet is obviously better than a bowel of cold cereal. Secondly, she thinksthe change will not help save money. Because if the students can?t get what they want from dininghall, they will go off-campus. Then they have to pay off-campus price, which is more expensive.So this change will not help save money but actually end up costing more.。

口语参考答案tpo口语参考答案TPo在备考托福口语考试时，有一项非常重要的准备工作就是熟悉并熟练掌握各种口语题目的参考答案。

这样一来，我们在考试时才能更加自信和流利地回答问题。

本文将为大家提供一些常见口语题目的参考答案，供大家参考和借鉴。

1. Describe a place you enjoy going to.One place I really enjoy going to is the beach. The sound of the waves crashing against the shore and the feeling of the warm sand between my toes is incredibly relaxing. I love lying on a beach towel, basking in the sun and listening to the seagulls flying overhead. The beach is also a great place to engage in water sports like swimming, surfing, or even just playing beach volleyball with friends. Overall, the beach is my go-to destination when I want to unwind and escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life.2. Talk about a memorable trip you have taken.One of the most memorable trips I have taken was a backpacking adventure through Europe. I visited several countries including France, Italy, and Germany. Each city had its own unique charm and attractions. For example, in Paris, I was captivated by the beauty of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. In Rome, I explored ancient ruins like the Colosseum and the Roman Forum. And in Berlin, I learned about the city's rich history through visits to the Berlin Wall and the Holocaust Memorial. This trip was not only educational but also allowed me to experience different cultures and make new friends from around the world.3. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city.Living in a big city has its advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, big cities offer a wide range of job opportunities and a vibrant cultural scene. There are numerous restaurants, theaters, and museums to explore. Public transportation is also more accessible, making it easier to get around. On the other hand, big cities can be crowded and noisy. The cost of living is often higher, and the pace of life can be more stressful. Additionally, pollution and traffic congestion are common issues in big cities. Ultimately, whether living in a big city is advantageous or not depends on personal preferences and priorities.4. Describe a book that has had a significant impact on you.One book that has had a significant impact on me is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho. This novel tells the story of a young shepherd named Santiago who embarks on a journey to find his personal legend. Throughout the book, Santiago learns valuable life lessons about following one's dreams, overcoming obstacles, and finding true happiness. The book taught me the importance of listening to my heart and pursuing my passions. It inspired me to take risks and step out of my comfort zone in order to achieve my goals. "The Alchemist" is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers all over the world.5. Discuss the benefits of learning a second language.Learning a second language has numerous benefits. Firstly, it opens up new opportunities for communication and cultural exchange. It allows us to connect with people from different countries and understand their perspectives.Secondly, it enhances cognitive skills such as problem-solving and multitasking. Learning a new language requires mental effort and improves memory and concentration. Thirdly, it increases job prospects and career opportunities. Many employers value bilingual or multilingual candidates, as they can communicate with a wider range of clients and customers. Finally, learning a second language can be personally fulfilling and boost self-confidence. It broadens our horizons and allows us to appreciate different cultures and traditions.以上是一些常见口语题目的参考答案。