新托福口语第一题全息全解

task1 N选一1 Describe one difficulty you have encountered and how you overcome it. Include reasons and details to support your response.1 difficultyPersonally, I would like to say that the huge difficulty I have encountered is English listening.As it is known, in China, we don’t have enough opportunities to communicate in English. I took two steps to overcome the difficulty. The first step I wanna say is dictation. In this way, I can increase my temporary memory and learn some new words. The second step is reading following the tape, by doing this, I can imitate the standard pronunciation and become familiar with the communication situation.The third step is talking with my foreign teachers, soI can practice my spoken English and thus improve my listening ability.2 Choose a school which is very impressive to you and explain why it is impressive to you. Include reasons and examples to support your response.Personally, I would like to say that the school which is very impressive to me is Beijing University. It is one of the most famous universities in China. There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is it’s beautiful, when I’m free, I can walk in the woods, smell the grass and flowers, listen to the birds singing, all of these make me feel relaxed. The second reason is there are a lot of foreigners, so I can make friends with them, we can have a get together, we discuss, we talk, we laugh, all of there make my life funny. So that’s why Beijing University is the very impressive to me.3 Describe an important thing you miss most when you are away from home. Explain why. Include reasons and details to support your responsePersonally, I would like to say that the important thing I miss most when I’m away from home is the book “the lord of the rings”. There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is I could learn a lot of English vocabularies and sentence structures from it, which are very useful in my preparation of GRE, thus I can save a lot of energy. The second reason is it would encourage me when I feel depressed and wanna give up, I want to be the hero in the story to reach the final destination by great efforts.So that’s why I miss the book “the lord of the rings” most when I’m away from home.4 Choose one of the following work of art and explain why you like it most: song, poem, and painting. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.Personally, I would like to say that I like magazine most. There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is there are a lot of funny stories in the magazine, so I can learn a lot of jokes and share them with my friends, which can improve my interpersonal and communication skills. The second reason is I can make friends with those who have the same love for magazines, and we can have a get-together. We talk, we laugh, we discuss, and all of these make my life funny. So that’s why I like magazines most.5 Choose one of the following work of art and explain why you like it most: comedy, stage play, and musical play. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.Personally, I would like to say that I like comedy most. There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is I can learn a lot of jokes from the comedy and share them with my friends, which can improve my interpersonal and communication skills.The second reason is I can make friends with those who have the same love for comedy, and we can have a get-together. We talk, we laugh, we discuss, and all of these make my life funny. So that’s why I like comedy most.6 Choose a park or public area that you often go to and explain why it is important. Include reasons and examples to support your response.Personally, I would like to say that the public place I often go to is Shanghai beach beside my school. It is very famous in my country. There are a couple of reasons to name.The first reason I wanna say is beach is a wonderful place for sport lovers like me because I can enjoy jogging, swimming, fishing, and playing volleyball on the beautiful beach, thus I can improve my health condition and prepare myself for physical challenge in the future. The second reason is I can have all kinds of delicious seafood, such as lobsters, crabs and various fishes, it’s so fascinating. So that’s why I often go to Shanghai beach beside my school.7 Describe the most enjoyable event in your childhood. Explain why it was memorable to you. Include reasons and examples to support your response同68 Describe a book that is the most useful to you. Explain why this book is so useful. Include details and examples in your explanation. Personally, I would like to say that the book I think is interesting is the Lord of the Rings.There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason Iwanna say is I could learn a lot of English vocabularies and sentence structures from it, which are very useful in my preparation of GRE.The second reason is it would courage me when I feel depressed and wanna give up, I want to be the hero in the story to reach the final destination by great efforts.So that’s why I think the lord of the ring is interesting.9 Describe the most efficient transportation in your country. Explain why. Include details and examples in your explanation.Personally, I would like to say that the most efficient transportation in my country is the train.There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is its high speed, It moves much faster than those buses and taxis, because it doesn’t have any traffic jams i n rush hours. The second reason is the low price, compared to other means of transportation, trains charges much less and the price is reasonable for most of the citizens.So that’s why I think trains are the most efficient transportation in my country. (he subway system often covers the most important blocks and areas of each city so it’s very convenient for people to travel from one place to another.)10 a valuable thing 同311 characteristics of a good friendPersonally, I would like to say that a good friend should have the following characteristics at least. The first characteristic I wanna say is that he should be talkative, in this way, I would not feel lonely and have the chance to improve my interpersonal and communication skills which are very important in my future career.The second characteristic is he should be obliging,when I have difficulty, he will help me deal with it; when I feel depressed and wanna give up, he will stay with me and encourage me. So that’s the characteristics a good friend should have.(Intelligent. When we encounter some problems, he or she has the capacity to deal with them, careful enough to analyze the proposals and decisive enough to make the final decision. a good partner should be cooperative. That means he or she has a strong team spirit. To reach the same goal, friends must be working together and working toward the same goal.)12 a kind of movie I enjoy most 同513 greatest achievementPersonally, I would like to say that my greatest achievement is that I improved my English listening greatly.There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is in this way, I could make friends with foreigners, and we can have a get-together, we talk, we laugh, we discuss and all these make my life funny. The second reason is by doing this, I learned the importance of friends, and when I had difficulty, my friends would help youto deal with it, when I felt depressed wannaed give up, my friends would stay with me and encourage me.So that’s why I think mproving my English listening greatly is my greatest achievement14 a challenging experience 同115 the most important gift, 同816 the most important inventionPersonally, I would like to say that the most important invention in the past 100 years is Internet.There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is I can get the information immediately, through internet, I can find the information in a second, but it takes me several days to find the information through books.The second reason is it is convenient for us to communicate with each other, for example, we can talk with American friends through MSN without going there directly.So that’s why I believe the most important invention in the past 100 years is Internet.17 qualities of a good team memberPersonally, I would like to say that a good team member should have the following characteristics at least. The first characteristic I wanna say is he should be intelligent,When we encounter some problems, he has the ability to deal with them, he is careful enough to analyze the plans and decisive enough to make the final decision. The second characteristic is he should be cooperative. That means he has a strong team spirit. To reach the same goal, team members must be working together and working toward the same goal. That’s the qualities I think a good team member should have.18 mountain forest beach desert 同619 a situation in which you asked for helpPersonally, I would like to say that the situation in which I asked someone else for help is the process of learning English listening. As you know, in China we don’t have enough opportunities to communicate in English.My English teacher gave me two suggestions. Firstly,dictation.In this way,I can increase my temporary memory and learn some new words. Secondly, reading following the tape, by doing this, I can imitate the standard pronunciation and become familiar with the communication situation. Thus, I improved my English listening greatly.20 transportation you enjoy most 同921 new skillPersonally, I would like to say that new skill I wanna learn is painting. There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is painting can help me to refine the taste for art and improve the understanding of the culture, custom and history of my country, thus i can focus on my study and work.. The second reason is it can help me to relax and relieve the pressure from work and study and improve my health condition, thus I can better focus on my study. So that’s why I wanna learn to painting.22 favorite style of clothingPersonally, I would like to say that my favorite style of clothing is the sportswear.There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is it is convenient for me to do exercise, it can protect me from injuries and thus help me to make a good achievement. The second reason is I can make friends with those who have the same love for sportswear, and we can have a get- together, we discuss, we talk, we laugh, and all of these make my life funny.So that’s why I like sportswear most.23 computer, television, telephone 同1624 a piece of good news 同625 a person I would love talking withPersonally, I would like to say that the person whom I’d love talking with is my brother.He is tall, a little fat but masculine. I like talking with him because of his characteristics. Firstly, He’s a prestigious doctor in my country, but he never makes a show, he taught me people should be modest. Secondly, he’s very generous to lend money to some poor patients, He taught me that you don't do kindness just to gain favor, but what your true nature expects you to do. So that’s why I would like to talk with him.26 a popular sportPersonally, I would like to say that the popular sport in my country is pingpong. There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is it is the relaxation of the game. I mean, play ping pong, take a shower and have a rest. All of these can help us relax and relieve the pressure from work and study. The second reason is I can make friends with those who have the same love for pingpong, we can have a get- together, we talk, we discuss, we laugh, and all of these make our life funny So that’s why ping pong is the popular sport in China.27 a leisure activity 同2628 a subject you have never had the opportunityPersonally, I would like to say that I would choose calligraphy if I could study a subject. There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is the learning process could help me to refine the taste for art and improve the understanding of the culture, custom and history of the country. The second reason is I can make friends with those who have the same love for calligraphy, we can have a get- together, we talk, we discuss, we laugh, and all of these make my life funny. So that’s why I choose calligraphy.29 ways in which I may live in five yearsPersonally, I would like to say that I the way in which I may live in five years is living on the beach, and there are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is beach is a wonderful place for sport lovers like me because I can enjoy jogging, swimming, fishing, and playing volleyball on the beautiful beach.The second reason is I can have all kinds of delicious seafood, such as lobsters, crabs and various fishes, it’s so fascinating. So that’s why I think the way in which I may live in five years is living on the beaches30 most enjoyable and particular day 同631 place where I do outdoor sports同632 social or political eventPersonally, I’m gonna talk about Spring Festival, it is the most important traditional festival in China. In the daytime, people fire the firecrackers which represent a new beginning and bring luck to the family. Then the family will visit their neighbors in new clothes and children will get some lucky money. In the evening, all the family members will stay at home, they make dumplings together which are the traditional Chinese food, they will fire the firecrackers again to celebrate this moment, at 8 o’clock, everyone will get together to watch TV and talk with each other happily.33 enjoyable event in my school 同2634 characteristic of a housePersonally, I would like to say that the most important characteristic of a house is tranquility.There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is when I’m free, I can stay in front of the window, smell the grass and flowers and listen to the birds singing, all of these help me relax and relieve the pressure from work and study. The second reason is I can focus on my book, that means I can spend little time, but attain more knowledge.So that’s why I think tranquility is the most importantcharacteristic of a house.35 advicePersonally, I would like to say that when I had difficulty in improving my English listening, my English teacher gave me two suggestions. There are a couple of reasons to name. Firstly, dictation, In this way, I could increase my temporary memory and learn some new words.Secondly, reading following the tape, by doing this, I could imitate the standard pronunciation and become familiar with the communication situation. So, because of these suggestions, I improved my English listening quickly.36 a person who influenced your life 同2537 a person to whom you turn for advice同2538 future goalPersonally, I would like to say that one of my future goals is to become a journalist.There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is I can travel to a lot of countries and visit a lot of places of interests in the world, such as Statue of Liberty in America.The second reason is I have taken four years’ journalism education and being a journalist can help me to apply what I have learned into job.So that’s why I want to become a journalist in future.*39 Features of café or restaurant you like.Personally, I would like to say that the restaurant or café should have the following features at least. The first feature I wanna say is the scenery from its window is beautiful, so I can smell the flowers and the grass, listen to the birds singing, and all of these can help me relax and relieve the pressure from word and study.The second reason is it should be filled with my favorite flowers- carnations, which represent the love and best wishes for my parents and friends.So that’s why I*40 Chinese foodPersonally, I would like to prepare Chinese food for the foreign friend. There are a couple of reasons to name. The first reason I wanna say is Chinese food is delicious and nutritious, such as spicy chicken and hot fish, which contain a lot of body- building nutrition and vitamins, and thus it can improve the health condition and prepare themselves for physical challenge in the future.The second reason is Chinese food represents Chinese traditional culture, it can help the foreign friend refine the taste for art and improve the understanding of the culture, custom and history of my country.So that’s why I would like to prepare Chinese food for the foreign friend.。

托福真题第一套Q1: Talk 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 answer.解题思路一：重要性来自于书的内容●TS: General Introduction of the book (Name, author, time you read the book) ●Give a simple account of the book.●Key Word: Important-Interesting: draws you in.-knowledge you have learnt-enlightenment you have gained●Conclusion: emphasize the IMPORTANCE●Sample Response:3 months ago, I read a book called The Five People You Meet in Heaven written by Mitch Albom. It recounts the life and death of a simple yet dignified old man, Eddie. After dying in a accident trying to save a little girl in an amusement park, Eddie finds himself in heaven where he encounters five people who have significantly affected his life. The 5 lessons Eddie learnt about brotherhood, sacrifice, forgiveness, love and purpose of life have also enlightened me. That book changed my attitude towards life and death. It taught me to cherish life more than ever.解题思路二：重要性来自于书的意义●TS: General Introduction of the book (Name of the book, how/where did you getthe book)●Give a simple account of the process of getting the book.●Key Word: Important-It was a souvenir given by an important person-It was very difficult to get the book (e.g. Limited edition)-You got the book from a special event as a reward.●Conclusion: emphasize the IMPORTANCE●Sample ResponseOn my book shelf, there is a hard-covered book-Hamlet-that I have been treasured for years. It was given to me as a reward for my progress in Language Arts course by my high school English teacher Mr Cave. In my 10th grade, I developed a special interest in classical literature. I was crazy about Shakespeare’s play despite my weak English foundation/the lack of English proficiency. Over the 2 years, I have studied hard and improved my Language Arts’ grade from a C to an A. Therefore, my Mr Cave gave me this book in my graduation day and told me to keep my interest inclassical literature. This book is very significant to me because it has become the motivation for my pursuit in English Literature in University.Q2. Some people believe that TV has had a positive influence on society. Others believe it has had a negative influence on the society. Which do you agree with and why. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.解题思路一: Positive Influence●TS: State your stand●R1:Positive influence: focus on the main function of TV:-dissemination of information and knowledge-entertainment●R2:Negative influence (just mention)●Conclusion●Sample Response:This is indeed a controversial issue. Form my point of view; TV has far more pros than cons. Firstly, television has long been regarded as a tool to disseminate in formation and knowledge. People watch news on TV to know about what’s happening in the country and the world. Children watch Animal World or National Geography to gain more knowledge. At the same time, TV is also the most prevalent and effective device to entertain the masses.Although there’s no denying that TV sometimes delivers negative information to people, the public or government censorship can ensure the quality of our TV programs today. Therefore, generally speaking, TV has had a positive influence on society.解题思路二: Negative Influence●TS: State your stand●R1:Positive influence (just mention)●R2:Negative influence-Lack of censorship→bad TV program→influence social ideology-Make people lazy/unhealthy●Conclusion●Sample Response:In my opinion, unfortunately, television has had much more negative influence on society than positive ones. Despite the fact that TV has kept us entertained, there are many negative elements that have infiltrated into our daily life via TV. For example, the modern Cinderella stories have created many money-worshiping young ladies who dream to marry rich guys and enjoy all the luxuries in the world. Uncensored TV programme with violent and sexual content can misguide teenagers who are very susceptible to those detrimental influences. Besides, long time watching TV will negatively affect our eyesight and health. It has become the contributingfactor for many illnesses like obesity, especially in the more developed countries.Q3 Intro: Centerville College is planning to purchase a sculpture for its campus.A student wrote a letter to the school newspaper to oppose the plan.The instruction before you read the passage is important since it gives you an overview of what the passage is about.The passageLetter in the Centerville College NewsThe administration has announced plans to acquire a new sculpture for campus. We should all oppose this plan. The university’s poor financial condition led it to increase the price for campus housing and tuition by 15% this year. Surely then it is in no financial position to purchase such an expensive sculpture. Moreover, just look at the sculpture: several 60-foot long steel plates, jutting out of the earth at odd angels! It’s so large. It’ll take up all the green space in front of the campus center! This is public space that should be reserved for student to use.The conversation:M: Did you see Paul’s letter in the paper about the new sculpture?W: Yeah, but it was totally unconvincing. His reasons for opposing the plan are just totally off. I’m glad we will finally have some nice art on campus. I’d like to shake the donor’s hand and say ‘thank you’!M: What do you mean ‘the donor’?W: You didn’t know? An anonymous donor is paying the bill for most of the sculpture. M: Not the university?W: No. His assumptions about who’s paying for, they are all wrong.M: Still, I wonder if he has a point about the space it’ll take up.W: Well, you know why Paul is upset. He and his friends are always there on the lawn right where the sculpture will be, kicking around a soccer ball. They’ll just have to use another part of the campus to play.M: Oh, so he just doesn’t want to have to move.W: Yeah. For him, its sculpture verses convenience.Explain why the woman disagrees with the reasons expressed in the letter.Preparation Steps: 4:6Step 1:Read the letter and take note of the main ideas. Omit redundant details such as numbers and people’s name. (Those may be important in Listening section). Try to form pictures in your mind to help you memorize the content of the letter. (e.g.The 2nd reason: imagine一群本来在草地上踢球的学生很无奈的看着一个从天而降的巨大雕塑把他们的草坪占据了…)Step 2: Identify how many reasons and disagreements there are in the letter and conversation.Pay special attention to signaling words/sentences because they give you an idea about how many points you must include. (e.g. ‘Moreover’ in the letter.)Step 3: Take notes on paper while listening to the conversation. Fast and clear. Don’t expect to fully spell out all the words you’ve heard. Just use your own spelling so that you can pronounce the word. If you didn’t manage to take down some words that you think are important, don’t try to recall, move on and listen to the rest of the conversation. 千万不要为了捡芝麻而丢了西瓜！Step 4: Organize your thoughts in the 30 seconds to make a mental outline of how to answer the question. Try to rephrase the words or sentences in the letter and the conversation.Answering the question:●Reason1 in the letter.●Disagreement 1 in the conversation●Signal words/sentence for transaction●Reason2 in the letter.●Disagreement 2 in the conversation●ConclusionSample Response:The first reason given by Paul (if you can’t remember the name, you can just omit this) in the letter against the purchasing of the new sculpture is that he assumes the financial difficulties faced by the university makes the sculpture too costly to buy.However,the woman disagrees because most of the price of the sculpture is paid by a donor. Hence the university will only bear a small sum of money.Besides, Paul also suggests that the huge sculpture will occupy the space in the campus which is supposed to be reserved for students’activities. The woman dismissed this point because she knows that Paul is just reluctant to find another place to play soccer with his friends if the lawn they used to play on is occupied by the sculpture.Further more, the woman thinks that the sculpture is a nice art that can actually make the campus prettier.Q4:PassageGroup thinkOne process by which groups may make bad or irrational decisions is know as group think. 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 decision that each, by himself or herself, might normally not make.LectureSo, let me tell you about my own experience with this when I was working for a computer company a couple of years ago. One day a coworker and I suggested that we should give our computer 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 they looked cooler. Our technology was advance, but the outside design looked really old-fashioned. At first, more than half of the group supported us. There were a few senior mangers they are though who didn’t support the design change.’One of the senior manager said, ‘Our focus has always been on technology. Changing the look is unnecessary cost.Almost immediately, some of our supporters changed their minds. Even my coworker 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?’‘Ehm…I hate to admit it but after a few hours of discussion I started wondering if it worth everybody’s time to argue about this. As more people sided with senior management I started to feel that I was the only one holding-up the vote. Everyone else seems to think change was unnecessary so 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 usa lot of money.That same year, our competitor came out with a new design that attracted some of our customers and prevented us from profiting on potential new customers.Explain group think and its effects using the example of the computer company.PreparationStep 1: Read the passage and take note of the main ideas. Omit elaborations on details such as examples.Step 2: Pay special attention to technical terms and explanations. If can’t quite understand, try to guess first and wait for more illustration in the lecture later on.Step 3: Picture a short skit in your mind when you listen to the lecture/story told by the professor.Step 4: Listen to similarities between the lecture and the passage you’ve read just now, especially the examples given to prove a point. (e.g. the answers given by the professor’s coworker when the professor asked him for the reasons for his changing of mind)Step 5: Take notes. Make sure that if you know the professor is going to recount a story, you should have the story recorded in chronological order. Outline of the story must be clear. Pay attention to signaling words.Step 6: Organize your thought in the 30 seconds to make a mental outline of how to answer the question. Try to rephrase the words or sentences in the letter and the conversation.Answering the question:●Definition of group think●Example of the computer company●Link the example to the effect about group thinkSample Response:Group think means that the individuals in a group all agree about something which may not be correct. They are under pressure to conform and make irrational decisions that they seldom make alone.The professor gives an example of him working in a computer company years ago. At first, his coworker and he suggested a proposal to up-grade the outlook of their product. The supporters changed their minds as soon as they realize that the senior managers did not like the plan.His partner also gave up the original thought because he was afraid that if he insisted, he will leavebad impression on others.Despite the consensus we had reached about the proposal, our ultimate product was a failure. Therefore group think sometimes will results in negative results.Q5. Conversation between 2 studentsM: Hey Marry! How’s your volunteer work going? You still involved in the after school programme with the elementary school kids?W: Yeah, but I’ve got a problem. I am supposed to be driving a bunch of them to the zoo tomorrow, and I am supposed to rent a van for the trip, but I waited too long to call the rental agency to reserve one and now it turns out they don’t have any van available for tomorrow. I don’t know what to do. These kids will be really disappointed if their trip gets canceled.M: Hmm…well doesn’t one of your friends on campus have a car? I mean couldn’t you borrow it for the day?W: Yeah, probably, but I need to borrow 2 cars or there wouldn’t be enough space for all the kids. That’s why I was going to rent the van and then I need to find somebody else to drive too. I can’t drive 2 cars by myself.M: Yeah, that’s true. Well, I’m sure you can probably find a volunteer or if you want to save of the trouble of hunting down the second driver, what about public transportation? Check the bus schedule. I guess there’s a bus lane that goes right pass the zoo.W: Yeah, that’s possibility, but I don’t know. It might be a real challenge supervising the kids on the bus. Sometimes they are handful when they get excited.It’s an option though.The speaker discussed 2 possible solutions to the woman’s problem. Briefly summarize the problem. Then state which solution you recommend and explain why.Preparation●This question involves a difficult choice to make. Most of the times, bothsolutions seem feasible. You can choose either one you are more comfortable with elaborating on.●Base on the potential problems related to the 2 solutions to think about morepros and cons of each solution.Answering the question:●Talk about the problem.●Introduce all solutions.●Choose one solution●R1 for supporting the solution●R2 for not supporting the other solution●ConclusionSample Response:The woman is supposed to drive a group of primary school kids to the zoo tomorrow, but she has called the rental agency too late to rent a van. She does not want to disappoint the kids by canceling the trip.Hence, her friend has given her two possible solutions: borrowing a car or taking a bus.I prefer the first solution because it shouldn’t be very difficult to find someone who has cars available and can drive for the kids as a volunteer for a one day trip only. Besides, primary school kids are really hard to supervise in public transports, especially when they get excited. Nevertheless, she should still consider taking bus as the last resort lest she fails to find cars and drivers in such a short period of time.Q6. Now listen to a part of a lecture in a psychology class. The professor is discussing the mathematical capabilities of babies.Scientists have learnt some interesting things about the intellectual abilities of babies. They say that there is evidence that babies as young as 5 months old can do basic arithmetic - that they can add!Scientists think that babies know that one plus one equals two and not one. The evidence is indirect because obviously you can’t ask a 5-month-old baby to add up some numbers for you. So they devised an experiment. In this experiment, a baby is shown a doll on a table. Okay, so the baby looks at the doll then the researcher lowers a screen in front of the doll, so now the doll hidden behind the screen. But the baby has already seen the doll so known it’s there. Then the researcher takes a second doll and very obviously places it behind the screen with the first one. So now you have 2 dolls behind the screen right? Well, No, because what the researchers did was they secretly took away one of the dolls. And then when they raise the screen back up the baby expects to see 2 dolls, but there’s only onethere. And guess what? The baby surprised, it expected 2 but it only sees one. How could the researchers tell that the baby surprised? They recorded the baby’s eye movements on camera and we know that when a baby is surprised by something, a loud noise or an unexpected flash of light many be. Its stares at where the noise or light is coming from and that’s what the babies in the experiment did. They stared coz the baby knows if you add one doll and one doll, you should have 2 dolls. So when it sees 1 doll, then it’s stares because it’s surprised.Using the research explained by the professors what the scientists have learnt about the mathematical abilities of babies.Answering the question:●State about what the scientists have learnt.●Introducing the experiment●Account of the experiment. Pay special attention to transition and signalingwords.●ConclusionSample Response:The scientists have learnt that babies as young as 5-month old can do basic arithmetic/simple addition. They have come to this conclusion from researches that explore babies’mathematical abilities.In one experiment, babies were shown a doll on a table and then the doll is blocked by a screen. After that, they watch the researches put a second doll behind the screen. At that point of time, the babies expect to see 2 dolls once the screen is removed. Therefore, when they only see one doll left on the table after the screen is raised up, they started because they were surprised.This research proves that baby knows that one plus one equals two.。

精心整理托福真题第一套Q1: Talk 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 answer.accident trying to save a little girl in an amusement park, Eddie finds himself in heaven where he encounters five people who have significantly affected his life. The 5 lessons Eddie learnt about brotherhood, sacrifice, forgiveness, loveand purpose of life have also enlightened me. That book changed my attitude towards life and death. It taught me to cherish life more than ever.解题思路二：重要性来自于书的意义●TS: General Introduction of the book (Name of the book,special interest in classical literature. I was crazy about Shakespeare’s play despite my weak English foundation/the lack of English proficiency. Over the 2 years, I have studied hard and improved my Language Arts’ grade from a C to an A. Therefore, my Mr Cave gave me this book inmy graduation day and told me to keep my interest in classical literature. This book is very significant to me because it has become the motivation for my pursuit in English Literature in University.Q2. Some people believe that TV has had a positive influence onTV has far more pros than cons. Firstly, television has long been regarded as a tool to disseminate in formation and knowledge. People watch news on TV to know about what’s happening in the country and the world. Children watch Animal World or National Geography to gain more knowledge.At the same time, TV is also the most prevalent and effective device to entertain the masses.Although there’s no denying that TV sometimes delivers negative information to people, the public or government censorship can ensure the quality of our TV programs today. Therefore, generally speaking, TVfact that TV has kept us entertained, there are many negative elements that have infiltrated into our daily life via TV. For example, the modern Cinderella stories have created many money-worshiping young ladies who dream to marry rich guys and enjoy all the luxuries in the world. Uncensored TVprogramme with violent and sexual content can misguide teenagers who are very susceptible to those detrimental influences. Besides, long time watching TV will negatively affect our eyesight and health. It has become the contributing factor for many illnesses like obesity, especially in the morean expensive sculpture. Moreover, just look at the sculpture: several 60-foot long steel plates, jutting out of the earth at odd angels! It’s so large. It’ll take up all the green space in front of the campus center! This is public space that should be reserved for student to use.The conversation:M: Did you see Paul’s letter in the paper about the new sculpture?W: Yeah, but it was totally unconvincing. His reasons for opposing the plan are just totally off. I’m glad we will finally have some nice art on campus. I’d like to shake the donor’s hand and say ‘thank you’!M: What do you mean ‘the donor’?4:6Step 1: Read the letter and take note of the main ideas. Omit redundant details such as numbers and people’s name. (Those may be important in Listening section). Try to form pictures in your mind to help you memorize the content of theletter. (e.g. The 2nd reason: imagine一群本来在草地上踢球的学生很无奈的看着一个从天而降的巨大雕塑把他们的草坪占据了…) Step 2: Identify how many reasons and disagreements there are in the letter and conversation.Pay special attention to signaling words/sentences because●Reason1 in the letter.●Disagreement 1 in the conversation●Signal words/sentence for transaction●Reason2 in the letter.●Disagreement 2 in the conversation●ConclusionSample Response:The first reason given by Paul (if you can’t remember the name, you can just omit this) in the letter against theactually make the campus prettier.Q4:PassageGroup thinkOne process by which groups may make bad or irrational decisions isknow as group think. 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 thatare though who didn’t support the design change.’One of the senior manager said, ‘Our focus has always been on technology. Changing the look is unnecessary cost.Almost immediately,some of our supporters changed their minds. Even my coworker changed his mind.When I asked him why after the meeting, he told me he didn’t want to make a badimpression 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?’ ‘Ehm…I hate to admit it but after a few hours of discussion I started wondering if it worth everybody’s time to argue about this. As more people sided with senior management IStep 2: Pay special attention to technical terms and explanations. If can’t quite understand, try to guess first and wait for more illustration in the lecture later on.Step 3: Picture a short skit in your mind when you listen to the lecture/story told by the professor.Step 4: Listen to similarities between the lecture and the passage you’ve read just now, especially the examples given to prove a point. (e.g. the answers given by the professor’s coworker when the professor asked him for the reasons for his changing of mind)Group think means that the individuals in a group all agree about something which may not be correct. They are under pressure to conform and make irrational decisions that they seldom make alone.The professor gives an example of him working in a computer company years ago. At first, hiscoworker and he suggested a proposal to up-grade the outlook of their product. The supporters changed their minds as soon as they realize that the senior managers did not like the plan.His partner also gave up the original thought because he was afraid that if he insisted, he will leave badcanceled.M: Hmm…well doesn’t one of your friends on campus have a car? I mean couldn’t you borrow it fo r the day?W: Yeah, probably, but I need to borrow 2 cars or there wouldn’t be enough space for all the kids. That’s why I was going to rent the van andthen I need to find somebody else to drive too.I can’t drive 2 cars by myself.M: Yeah, that’s true. Well, I’m sure you can probably find a volunteer or if you want to save of the trouble of hunting down the second driver, what about public transportation?Check the bus schedule. I guess●R2 for not supporting the other solution●ConclusionSample Response:The woman is supposed to drive a group of primary school kids to the zoo tomorrow, but she has called the rentalagency too late to rent a van. She does not want to disappoint the kids by canceling the trip.Hence, her friend has given her two possible solutions: borrowing a car or taking a bus.I prefer the first solution because it shouldn’t be very difficult to find someone who has cars available and can drive for theto add up some numbers for you. So they devised an experiment. In this experiment, a baby is shown a doll on a table. Okay, so the baby looks at the doll then the researcher lowers a screen in front of the doll, so now the doll hidden behind the screen. But the baby has already seen the doll so known it’s there. Then the researcher takes a second doll and veryobviously places it behind the screen with the first one. So now you have 2 dolls behind the screen right? Well, No, because what the researchers did was they secretly took away one of the dolls. And then when they raise the screen back up the baby expects to see 2 dolls, but there’s only one there. And guess what? The baby surprised, it expected 2 but it only●Account of the experiment. Pay special attention totransition and signaling words.●ConclusionSample Response:The scientists have learnt that babies as young as 5-monthold can do basic arithmetic/simple addition. They have come to this conclusion fro m researches that explore babies’ mathematical abilities.In one experiment, babies were shown a doll on a table and then the doll is blocked by a screen. After that, they watch the researches put a second。

Part I of TOEFL Speaking Samples for Personal ExperienceW-August 7, 20101.1 Person1.1.1 Family memberIn my family, my mother has influenced me greatly because she has so many good qualities.First of all, my mother is very diligent. She always organizes her schedule very well. Not only does she always work hard to earn enough money for my college tuition but also she uses her leisure time to do enough housework. I really appreciate her.And then, she is well educated and keeps an open mind. She is able to understand people from different generations. So she often gives me many useful suggestions about my study and encourages me to make decisions by myself.What’s more, my mother is also very humorous. She has a magic to keep our family full of la ughing, and this gives me many wonderful memories during my childhood.So, her personal values set a good example for me to follow in my own life and this is why I think my mother has influenced me the most in my life.1.1.2 A person that you admireThe person I admire is my father.He is a petroleum engineer in a big Oil company. He is very professional in his working area and has strong background of petroleum engineering. He has highly sense of responsibility toward every project and has solved many technical problems for his team.Also, my father always keeps an open mind. He is able to understand people from different generations. So he often gives me many useful suggestions about my study and encourages me to make decisions by myself.What’s more, my father is also very humorous. He has a magic to keep our family full of laughing, and even in his workplace, he can use his sense of humor to motive colleague working with passion.1.1.3 A good teacherAs far as I am concerned, a good teacher should have several different characteristics.First of all, he should be knowledgeable. That is to say, he should have a wide range of knowledge to share with us. Of course, it does not mean that every teacher should be a walking dictionary we can look up anytime.And then, he should be humorous because I want to hear funny stories from him. I certainly don't want to doze off in the class. So some funny stories and encouraging stories can attract our attention.What’s more, he should be patient to his students as i t is an essential quality of a teacher. He should never lose his patience in class when students ask questions repeatedly. A teacher should explain each and every aspect of the topic in the easiest way.1.1.4 A famous person I want to meetIf I have a cha nce to meet someone famous, I’ll choose Bill Gates.First of all, because he is one of the billionaires in the world, I would like to ask him how he can earn so much money and what he will plan to do in the future.And then, you know, Bill Gates is pretty charitable as well as his wife and they started the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. They havedonated a large fortune to help those people in developing countries over recent years.What’s more, he set up Microsoft successfully. I really want to know how he could do this, since I also want to set up my own business. I am sure he can help me one way or another.1.1.5 A famous star I want to meetThe famous star that I really want to visit is Yao Ming. You know, Yao Ming is the best Chinese basketball star who plays basketball in NBA.First reason why I want to visit him is that I want to get some advice about how to improve my basketball skills. Maybe I could watch one of his matches on the spot and talk with him about my problems. One of my goals is to become a skillful basketball player and I am sure he can help me one way or another.Another reason is that he is a model in my life as well because he is pretty warm-hearted. He often donates his money to help those poor children to go school and realize their dreams. Another example I could remember clearly is that he advocates people to donate blood to others who need. And he did it first.That’s why I admire him most and like to visit him immediately.1.1.6 A good friendI think what makes a good friends is someone who is honest, supportive and humorous.First of all, a good friend should be honest to me no matter what. He should tell me my short-comings in front of me rather than tell stories behind my back.And then, it is a well known saying that “A friend in need is a friend indeed”. Therefore, a good friend should help me immediately whenever I need and care for me whenever the times are bad or the times are great.What’s more, a friend should have a sense of humor. I just love to spend more tim e with someone who can tell interesting jokes for me and make me laugh.Of course, I will try my best to become a good partner for my friends.1.1.7 A good marriage partnerAs I am a young man, I think what makes a good wife should have some essential characteristics.First of all, compatibility is very important because spending the rest of my life with some one is a huge commitment, and without compatibility in values and interests, and goals, it could be a struggle rather than a partnership.And then, I think a good wife should fit into my family. Without acceptance and affection for me as a couple, I could risk the relationships I have with family members.What’s more, an ideal marriage partner should have a sense of humor. I just love to spend more ti me with someone who can tell me interesting jokes and make me laugh. I guess that would be the biggest attraction for me.1.1.8 Description of a personAppearance:A. freckles, black spot, pimples, dimples, acne 痤疮, a pointed chin 尖下巴, double chinB. tall, short, fat, slim, slender, hot, sexy, gorgeous, charming, elegantC. lean, strong, muscled, sun-tanned, masculineD. weird (weirdo), a big pain, troublemakerPersonality:Good qualities: extroverted, sociable, open-minded, outgoing, easy-going (easy to get along), warm-hearted, a heart of gold, tolerant, as cool as cucumber, honest, considerate, optimisticOther characteristics:introverted, stubborn, keep one’s opinion s/ideas to oneself, shy, unsociable, uncommunicative, self-conscious, considerate/thoughtful, emotional, enthusiastic, friendly, generous, gentle, helpful, honest, humorous, kind, patient, affectionate关爱的, amicable和蔼的, caring, frank, ideal, intimate, sociable, sympathetic, talkative/gossip /expressive富于表情的，有表现力的, eloquent 雄辩的,有口才的, trustworthy, etc.Regarding friendship:A. an easy-going/ understanding/broad-minded /warm-hearted person,B. be friendly with, be on intimate terms with sb., keep friendly relations, keep/lose contact with sb., make friends with,C. ask for help, help sb. out, a shoulder to cry on, cheer sb. up, turn to one’s friend when in difficulty,D. for the sake of friendship, cherish friendship, have a bosom friend, understand each other,reach an understanding, seek common ground while reserving differences 求同存异1.2 Place1.2.1 A foreign countryA place that I have always wanted to go but have never been to is America.First of all, you know, America is a vast and developed country and it’s also a place where if you work hard you will be succ essful. I would love to personally see how American people earn their everyday lives and learn more about American culture.And then, I would like to visit some natural places like Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls and some cities like New York and Miami, where there is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.What’s more, I would try my best to do my further study in the United States if I had a chance. As is known to all, USA has t he most prestigious universities and colleges all over the world and I guess that would be the biggest attraction for me. In addition, I would have many chances to communicate with native people and improve my speaking English.1.2.2 A cityA city I would like to live in is Beijing, the capital of China.First reason is that anyone living in Beijing has innumerable choices for tourism. You know, Beijing has lots of places of historical interest you could choose to have a look, such as the Imperial Palace and the Great Wall. And also there are some parks like Beihai Park. Boating on the lake of the park, admiring the fantastic scenery around the lake, and feeling the lovely breeze upon the water, you will be very enjoyable and restful.Another aspect of Beijing I would like is the plethora of wonderful restaurants, of every size, design and taste. One of the most delicious foods I always love to eat is Beijing Roast Duck.What’s more, Beijing is also an ideal destination where you can go on a shopping spree (n.欢闹).1.2.3 A public areaWhen I have spare time to kill, I usually go to Beihai Park near my university.First of all, I can go for a stroll in the park to relax. The park has many trees and interesting paths where I can wander listlessly andcontemplate my own thoughtsAnd then, there is a large lake where I can go boating. Boating on the lake of the park, admiring the fantastic scenery around the lake, and feeling the lovely breeze upon the water, I would feel pretty enjoyable and restful.What’s more, there are always many people roaming in the park. It gives me a chance to communicate with them and make friends with them. Maybe I could be lucky enough to meet my better half.1.2.4 A schoolI am now studying in China University of Petroleum. It gives me much impression which I would love to treasure for ever.First, it’s one of the most beautiful universities in China just like a fantastic park. There are lines of trees along which I can go for a stroll and also there is a lake where I can feel the lovely breeze upon the water. Often, I can find some pretty college girls who are talking and laughing around the lake. That’s very pleasing.And then, teachers in my college are very excellent. They are all knowledgeable just like a walking dictionary that we can look up anytime. Also they are all very patient. Whenever I have something to ask, they always explain each and every aspect of the topic in the easiest way.What’s more, the school canteen in China University of Petroleum is one of the best. Students there can enjoy very excellent food service and eat a variety of delicious foods.1.2.5 A favorite roomMy favorite room is my living room.First, it’s very large and harmonious. There are a large digital TV on the wall, a glass-made tea table, a soft couch and several beautiful plants. Also there is lots of spare space which gives me a sense of expansiveness and freedom.And then, it’s a place where I can watch TV or chat with my family. Sharing my experience with my dad and mum in my living ro om, I feel good no matter how much pressure I have.What’s more, it’s also at times a place for me to contemplate and at times a place to share with my friends. Sometimes I can sing songs or play my guitar with my best friends if there is a small party prepared in m y living room. That’s very interesting.1.2.6 A historic building in your townThere is not doubt that the most famous historic building in my town Beijing is Tian’anmen.First, Tian’anmen certainly is an ancient architecture. It is located in the center of Beijing and was first built in 1417. Two hundreds years later, because it was seriously damaged by war, it was rebuilt in 1651 and served as the main entrance to the Forbidden City and the most important place where state ceremonies took place.Furtherm ore, Tian’anmen is ingenious and complex in design. The whole building is totally 34.7meters high and the tower at the top of the gate is nine-room wide and five–room deep. In front of Tian'anmen there is a stream called Golden River with seven marble bridges spanning over it. In front of the gate stands a pair of marble columns called Huabiao. They are elaborately cut in bas-relief following the pattern of a legendary dragon. Behind the gate stands another pair of similar columns.On October 1, 1949, Chair man Mao Zedong proclaimed on Tian’anmen Rostrum the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Since then Tian’anmen has been the symbol of New Chine Today, the splendor of Tian’anmen attracts million of visitors from all over the world. Therefore, Tian’a nmen is the most significant and noticeable building in my town in Beijing.1.2.7 My dream houseMy dream house should look like this.First of all, the material of outside is glass so that my house could fill with (abundant) sunshine as much as possible. The sunshine brings light, so it makes the house bright and makes me vigor and passion.And then, the color of wall or wallpaper should be light green. Lying down on the couch and enjoying the sunshine and the soft light green, it’s just as if I am lying down on the grassland in a sunny spring afternoon. How comfortable and warm I will have!What’s more, I will keep several bonsai plants in my house and a big fish tank with some goldfishes as well. I like nature and I am willing to decorate my house with a spring nature style.1.3 Events & Experiences1.3.1 Your best time in a year & favorite festivalThe best time in a year for me is one of the traditional festivals in China: Spring Festival.First of all, it’s really a moment for family gathering. On ly at Spring Festival do I have a chance to be back to home and welcome the Chinese New Year together. Then I can meet my mum, dad, sister and so on. The moment with my parents is always warm and comfortable.And then, I can have some delicious food made by my mum who is a good cook. My favorite dish is Beijing Roast DuckWhat’s more, I can have a good rest in the Spring Festival because I don’t have to work or study. It’s really enjoyable and r estful.So the Spring Festival is the best time for me in a year.1.3.2 A goal to fulfill & A jobMy goal is to find an ideal job like/My ideal job is to work as a petroleum engineer in PetroChina Company Limited(PTR).First of all, now I am a graduate student in China University of Petroleum and my major is petrol eum engineering. Therefore, I’m very interested in the field of energy and I would like to focus on the most urgent energy nowadays.And then, I think it would be a meaningful career because the technology of exploring the oil field is very important for human beings to find more energy. You know, with not crude oil and natural gas, there will be so much convenience in our everyday life. And the most direct influence is that all cars will be broken down without any gasoline.What’s more, it’s also a job wi th good payment, which can enhance the quality of my life. So I would like to become a petroleum engineer.1.3.3 How birthdays are celebrated in your country.In my country, birthdays are celebrated every year (but the most important birthdays are one year old for a new baby, twelve years old for an adolescent, 36 years old for adults and 100 years old for the elderly). In general, celebrations may be performed like this. First, a birthday party is a must and we often invite our relatives and close friends to participate in. We may get together to dance, sing, and eat delicious foods. Happy laughter and cheerful voices would be drifting and flying. Everyone immerses totally in the great joy. And then, a big birthday cake is necessary for this ceremony and all participators would share the cake. In order to show their blessing, they may sing the song “Happy Birthday” and give there gifts to the birthday star.What’s more, there may be one professional photographer or cameraman who would record all happy times during the celebration which will bring fond memories to the birthday star in the future.1.3.4 Your challenging experiences and how you conquered this challengeThe most memorable challenging experience for me was that I prepared for a badminton competition.That badminton competition was held in our province for junior students in 2001 and I was one of the 36 contestants from the whole province. At that time, I was only thirteen years old but most of the competitors were fifteen or sixteen years old. So I had much pressure and felt very challenging.In order to achieve a good result, I practiced very hard and exercised almost all afternoon everyday. Three months later, I found that I had made a huge progress and could play badminton skillfully. Finally, like the saying, “No pains, no gains”, I won the badminton competition fortunately and conquered this challenge by my hard working.1.3.5 The most memorable event & the good news that made me happy & an enjoyable event in your childhoodThe most memorable event/The good news which made me very happy/The most enjoyable event in my childhood was that I won the championship of badminton competition. [ˈtʃæmpiənʃip]That badminton competition was held in our province for junior school students in 2000 and I was one of the 36 contestants from the whole province.[kənˈtestənt]At that time, I was only thirteen years old but most of the competitors were fifteen or sixteen years old. In order to achieve a good result, I practiced very hard and exercised almost all afternoon everyday. Three months later, I found that I had made a huge progress and could play badminton skillfully. Finally, just as the saying goes, “No pains, no gains”, I won the badminton competition fort unately.It’s really a challenging experience and I finally conquered it by hard working. So, when I won the championship, I felt so happy, so enjoyable.1.3.6 Your favorite methods to relaxWhen I eager to relax, I prefer to ride my bicycle and have a short trip near my city.First of all, it’s re ally relaxation. I usually ride along the country lane and admire the charming and gentle rurality scene. Birds are singing on the trees, wild flowers are smiling along the way. So beautiful it is! It gives me a sense of freedom.And then, you know, go out by riding a bicycle is very convenient. I don’t need to find a special parking place in the countryside. I can go where I want to go and stop whenever I want to stop. Maybe I would stop in order to keep my eyes on a pretty girl.What’s more, compared with a car or a taxi, going out for a short trip by bike doesn’t need to spend any money. I just need to hum a little song and enjoy the refreshing air. Also, compared with taking the cars, I don’t have to worry about the traffic jam. More importantly, riding a bicycle regularly can improve my health condition and keep me in good shape. So, i t’s definitely killing two birds with one stone.1.3.7 The best way for students to relax after working hardAs far as I am concerned, the best way for students to relax is to surf the Internet.First of all, it doesn’t need too much thinking. All you have to do is to click the mouse and keep our eyes focused. Maybe yo u could listen to your favorite music from the Internet. It is pretty relaxing.And then, when we students scan the websites, we can obtain much information whatever it is news for NBA or latest films or just some photographs about our favorite stars.What’s more, when we surf the Internet, we have a chance to chat with anyone anywhere and we can discuss every thing we interested.In a world, in my opinion, surf the Internet is the best way for students to relax.1.4 Transportation and Vehicles1.4 1 The most efficient transportation in your countryThe most efficient transportation in China is the train.First of all, it’s efficient because it can take lots of people at one time. Then it will save lots of energy compared with d riving private car. And then, the train transportation system in China has been advanced greatly and you can reach anywhere you want.What’s more, it also saves money by train. It only takes you 200 RMB from north to south. So I think the most efficient transportation in China is the train.Subway systemIn my point of view, subway is the most efficient transportation in our country.First of all, high speed is its obvious characteristic. It moves much faster than those buses and taxis etc because it doesn’t have any traffic jams in rush hours.Also, compared to other means of transportation, subway charges much less and the price is reasonable for most of the citizens What’s more, the subway system often covers the most important blocks and areas of each city so it’s very convenient for people to travel from one place to another.1.4.2 The worst invention in 20th century AutomobileAs far as I am concerned, the worst invention in the 20th century is automobile.First of all, a great many accidents caused by automobiles are injuring and killing thousands of people day after day. My cousin got hit by a car last year and he is still in hospital, I am sorry about him. None of these would have happened if cars were never invented in the first place.And then, the exhaust gas from all the cars and buses has caused severe pollution. We are seeing less blue sky and less bright stars, breathing less fresh air and drinking less clean water.What’s more, taking automobiles to work and school keeps people from walking and doing exercises, bringing bad effects to our health condition and making us more vulnerable to all kinds of diseases.1.5 Objects & Gift1.5.1 The most important gift of possession & An object which is of special value to youThe most important gift I have ever got is a portable computer. It was a reward from parents to congratulate my entrance to the college 3 years ago.First of all, it is a wonderful tool for my study and work. I spend at least 5 hours in front of my computer everyday. It can help me to finish my paper, make presentation slides, do the lab data analysis, or download some materials for study.And then, in my spare time, I use my computer to surf online (on the internet) to get latest news, to find some useful information I need, or sometimes I can chat with friends with the help of it. I can hardly imagine how my life would be like without my beloved laptop computer.Now, although its model is a little out of date, its performance is still in good conditions. So I still like it because it really gives me a lot of help and reminds me of my parents' thoughtfulness.1.5.2 The favorite toy when I was a childMy favorite toy was airplane models when I was a child.I collected hundreds of different types of model planes in my home. This hobby let me touch a bit history of aviation industry and I could imagine the adventure of the original flyers.Also, my huge fun of pane toy helped me make many friends who had the same interest. We shared our experience together talking about new type of plane. This was really the most wonderful memory in whole my life.What’s more, playing these toys indeed satisfied my desire of flying, it maybe sounds a little wired but this really brought me a lot of fun in my childhood.1.5.3 My favorite food/dishMy favorite dish is the Chinese Hot pot, especially the hot pot in the restaurant named the Grand Mansion Gate.First of all, the Hot pot is a famous traditional Chinese food which is made by some special processes, and in this restaurant, they’ve got all kinds of flavors, beef flavor, pork flavor, chicken flavor and the like.And then, except its all kinds of delicious taste, the Hot pot has a wonderful color which can stimulate our appetite. This just reflects the most important characteristic of the Chinese dishes: healthy, well-balanced, and good in color, flavor and taste.What’s more, the view around the restaurant is amazing. It is a restful and old-fashioned three-storied house. Often in the restaurant we have the opportunity to enjoy a minor drama performance when we are having the Hot pot.(In addition, I met my girlfriend last year in this restaurant when we coincidently ordered the same flavor and sat next to each other. We share the same love for the tasty dish.)1.5.4 What would you like to do to welcome a foreigner to you familyIf a foreign friend comes to my place, I will treat him with my favorite food, dumpling.You see, dumpling is the traditional food that has a history of more than 1000 years. Every family will have it during the Lunar New Year. Actually it has become the best food in most of the Chinese families.What’s more, in order to make dumplings, one has to make the skin and the stuffing all by oneself. During the course of making dumplings, everybody in the family will chip in to help each other. It is always so fun for us to talk about our lives, crack jokes and exchange our plans for the future to come. So in a way of speaking the best part lies in making dumplings rather than eating them.1.5.5 My favorite animalAlthough most of my classmates would see there favorite animal are dogs, I love my cat very much.First of all, cat is one of the tamest animals in the world and it has a wonderful voice just like a beautiful song. It has a soft and glossy fur which gives a comfortable feel when pet it. And it always looks like an elegant princess because its footsteps are always silent.And then, it is definitely a good companion and my cat has accompanied with me for more than eight years. When I am happy, I love to bring my cat to the park near my house and play together. when I encounter some troubles, I like to hold my cat and pet it softly. It makes me feel better.What’s more, I met my girlfriend last year in a park when we each held our cats to enjoy the sunshine. So we shared the same lovely animal, cats, and soon we fell in love with each other.1.5.6 My favorite clothingPersonally, my favorite clothing is sportswear.First of all, in my spare time, when I am staying in a park, jogging and or playing games, I like to wear a sportswear, because it makes me feel relaxed and helps me relieve the pressure from work and study.Also, when I attend the badminton competition, I always wear a suitable sportswear which is loose, ventilated and comfortable. It is related to my success, because it helps me perform my best.What’s more, I met my girlfriend last year in a gymnasium when we coincidently wore the same brand of sweaters. We share the same love of playing badminton and wearing sportswear.1.5.7 My favorite jewelryMy favorite jewelry is a jade pendant (n.垂饰，悬挂物) my mom got in a temple.It looks amazing. At night, it will be gleaming beautifully. I can also use it as a small flashlight in dark.Also, it is a mascot (n.福神，吉祥的东西) to ward off evil and unpleasant things from me. One day last summer, a car was driving up towards me when I crossed the road. The driver didn’t see me and I nearly got hit by the car. That was really close! Believe it or not, I guess it’s got something to do with the jade pendant. I love it!1.6 Hobby & Favorite1.6.1 One of my favorite fruitI really like to eat banana and it is definitely my most favorite fruit.First of all, banana is not only delicious but also very nutritious. Bananas are full of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, which are crucial for our health. Its good taste and nutrition makes it the miracle food for infants and adults alike.And then, it is very convenient to eat bananas. What we need to do is only to peel off the skin and devour it. And we would never contaminate our fingers. However, when we eat an apple or a pear, we must need to use a peeling knife which is rather too much trouble.What’s more, banana is one kind of common fruit which is not expensive in my hometown.So, I really enjoy eating banana.1.6.2 My favorite sportMy favorite sport is badminton and I really enjoy it.I began to learn this sport when I was only ten years old. And three years later, I had made a huge progress and could play it skillfully. And then, I won the badminton competition fortunately, which was held in our province for junior students in 2000.These days, although my leisure time is limited, I often play two times every week with my friends in the badminton hall of our school. This sport gives me a sense of freedom and relaxation and I don’t need to think any other things when we are playing.Of course, it is also a wonderful opportunity for me to make friends with other players on the court. Now my best friend is also an excellent badminton player whom I acquainted when we both competed in another contest in 2005.1.6.3 My favorite game in your childhood timesIn the schoolyard I liked skipping as a child because everyone could be included in the same game at the same time.。

Part I of TOEFL Speaking Samples for Personal ExperienceW-August 7, 20101.1 Person1.1.1 Family memberIn my family, my mother has influenced me greatly because she has so many good qualities.First of all, my mother is very diligent. She always organizes her schedule very well. Not only does she always work hard to earn enough money for my college tuition but also she uses her leisure time to do enough housework. I really appreciate her.And then, she is well educated and keeps an open mind. She is able to understand people from different generations. So she often gives me many useful suggestions about my study and encourages me to make decisions by myself.What’s more, my mother is also very humorous. She has a magic to keep our family full of laughing, and this gives me many wonderful memories during my childhood.So, her personal values set a good example for me to follow in my own life and this is why I think my mother has influenced me the most in my life.1.1.2 A person that you admireThe person I admire is my father.He is a petroleum engineer in a big Oil company. He is very professional in his working area and has strong background of petroleum engineering. He has highly sense of responsibility toward every project and has solved many technical problems for his team.Also, my father always keeps an open mind. He is able to understand people from different generations. So he often gives me many useful suggestions about my study and encourages me to make decisions by myself.What’s more, my father is also very humorous. He has a magic to keep our family full of laughing, and even in his workplace, he can use his sense of humor to motive colleague working with passion.1.1.3 A good teacherAs far as I am concerned, a good teacher should have several different characteristics.First of all, he should be knowledgeable. That is to say, he should have a wide range of knowledge to share with us. Of course, it does not mean that every teacher should be a walking dictionary we can look up anytime.And then, he should be humorous because I want to hear funny stories from him. I certainly don't want to doze off in the class. So some funny stories and encouraging stories can attract our attention.What’s more, he should be patient to his students as it is an essen tial quality of a teacher. He should never lose his patience in class when students ask questions repeatedly.A teacher should explain each and every aspect of the topic in the easiest way.1.1.4 A famous person I want to meetIf I have a chance to meet so meone famous, I’ll choose Bill Gates.First of all, because he is one of the billionaires in the world, I would like to ask him how he can earn so much money and what he will plan to do in the future.And then, you know, Bill Gates is pretty charitable as well as his wife and they started the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. They havePage 1 of 13donated a large fortune to help those people in developing countries over recent years.What’s more, he set up Microsoft successfully. I really want to know how he could do this, since I also want to set up my own business. I am sure he can help me one way or another.1.1.5 A famous star I want to meet The famous star that I really want to visit is Yao Ming. You know, Yao Ming is the best Chinese basketball star who plays basketball in NBA.First reason why I want to visit him is that I want to get some advice about how to improve my basketball skills. Maybe I could watch one of his matches on the spot and talk with him about my problems. One of my goals is to become a skillful basketball player and I am sure he can help me one way or another.Another reason is that he is a model in my life as well because he is pretty warm-hearted. He often donates his money to help those poor children to go school and realize their dreams. Another example I could remember clearly is that he advocates people to donate blood to others who need. And he did it first.That’s why I admire him most and like to visit him immediately.1.1.6 A good friendI think what makes a good friends is someone who is honest, supportive and humorous.First of all, a good friend should be honest to me no matter what. He should tell me my short-comings in front of me rather than tell stories behind my back.And then, it is a well known saying that “A friend in need is a friend indeed”. Therefore, a good friend should help me immediately whenever I need and care for me whenever the times are bad or the times are great.What’s more, a friend should have a sense of humor. I just love to spend more time with someone who can tell interesting jokes for me and make me laugh.Of course, I will try my best to become a good partner for my friends.1.1.7 A good marriage partnerAs I am a young man, I think what makes a good wife should have some essential characteristics.First of all, compatibility is very important because spending the rest of my life with some one is a huge commitment, and without compatibility in values and interests, and goals, it could be a struggle rather than a partnership.And then, I think a good wife should fit into my family. Without acceptance and affection for me as a couple, I could risk the relationships I have with family members.What’s more, an ideal marriage partner should have a sense of humor. I just love to spend more time with someone who can tell me interesting jokes and make me laugh. I guess that would be the biggest attraction for me.1.1.8 Description of a personAppearance:A. freckles, black spot, pimples, dimples, acne 痤疮, a pointed chin 尖下巴, double chinB. tall, short, fat, slim, slender, hot, sexy, gorgeous, charming, elegantC. lean, strong, muscled, sun-tanned, masculinePage 2 of 13D. weird (weirdo, a big pain, troublemakerPersonality:Good qualities: extroverted, sociable, open-minded, outgoing, easy-going (easy to get along, warm-hearted, a heart of gold, tolerant, as cool as cucumber, honest, considerate, optimisticOther characteristics: introverted, stubborn, keep one’s opinions/ideas to oneself, shy, unsociable, uncommunicative, self-conscious, considerate/thoughtful, emotional, enthusiastic, friendly, generous, gentle, helpful, honest, humorous, kind, patient, affectionate关爱的, amicable 和蔼的, caring, frank, ideal, intimate, sociable, sympathetic, talkative/gossip /expressive富于表情的，有表现力的, eloquent 雄辩的, 有口才的, trustworthy, etc.Regarding friendship:A. an easy-going/ understanding/broad-minded /warm-hearted person,B. be friendly with, be on intimate terms with sb., keep friendly relations, keep/lose contact with sb., make friends with,C. ask for help, help sb. out, a shoulder to cry on, cheer sb. up, turn to one’s friend when in difficulty,D. for the sake of friendship, cherish friendship, have a bosom friend, understand each other,reach an understanding, seek common ground while reserving differences 求同存异1.2 Place 1.2.1 A foreign countryA place that I have always wanted to go but have never been to is America.First of all, you know, America is a vast and developed country and it’s also a place where if you work hard you will be successful. I would love to personally see how American people earn their everyday lives and learn more about American culture.And then, I would like to visit some natural places like Grand Canyon and Niagara Falls and some cities like New York and Miami, where there is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.What’s more, I would try my best to do my further study in the United States if I had a chance. As is known to all, USA has the most prestigious universities and colleges all over the world and I guess that would be the biggest attraction for me. In addition, I would have many chances to communicate with native people and improve my speaking English.1.2.2 A cityA city I would like to live in is Beijing, the capital of China.First reason is that anyone living in Beijing has innumerable choices for tourism. You know, Beijing has lots of places of historical interest you could choose to have a look, such as the Imperial Palace and the Great Wall. And also there are some parks like Beihai Park. Boating on the lake of the park, admiring the fantastic scenery around the lake, and feeling the lovely breeze upon the water, you will be very enjoyable and restful.Another aspect of Beijing I would like is the plethora of wonderful restaurants, of every size, design and taste. One of the most delicious foods I always love to eat is Beijing Roast Duck.What’s more, Beijing is also an ideal destination where you can go on a shopping spree (n.欢闹.1.2.3 A public areaWhen I have spare time to kill, I usually go to Beihai Park near my university.First of all, I can go for a stroll in the park to relax. The park has many trees and interesting paths where I can wander listlessly andPage 3 of 13contemplate my own thoughtsAnd then, there is a large lake where I can go boating. Boating on the lake of the park, admiring the fantastic scenery around the lake, and feeling the lovely breeze upon the water, I would feel pretty enjoyable and restful.What’s more, there are always many people roaming in the park. It gives me a chance to communicate with them and make friends with them. Maybe I could be lucky enough to meet my better half.1.2.4 A schoolI am now studying in China University of Petroleum. It gives me much impression which I would love to treasure for ever.First, it’s one of the most beaut iful universities in China just like a fantastic park. There are lines of trees along which I can go for a stroll and also there is a lake where Ican feel the lovely breeze upon the water. Often, I can find some pretty college girls who are talking and la ughing around the lake. That’s very pleasing.And then, teachers in my college are very excellent. They are all knowledgeable just like a walking dictionary that we can look up anytime. Also they are all very patient. Whenever I have something to ask, they always explain each and every aspect of the topic in the easiest way.What’s more, the school canteen in China University of Petroleum is one of the best. Students there can enjoy very excellent food service and eat a variety of delicious foods.1.2.5 A favorite roomMy favorite room is my living room.First, it’s very large and harmonious. There are a large digital TV on the wall, a glass-made tea table, a soft couch and several beautiful plants. Also there is lots of spare space which gives me a sense of expansiveness and freedom.And then, it’s a place where I can watch TV or chat with my family. Sharing my experience with my dad and mum in my living room, I feel good no matter how much pressure I have.What’s more, it’s also at times a place for me to c ontemplate and at times a place to share with my friends. Sometimes I can sing songs or play my guitar with my best friends if there is a small party prepared in my living room. That’s very interesting.1.2.6 A historic building in your townThere is not doubt that the most famous historic building in my town Beijing is Tian’anmen.First, Tian’anmen certainly is an ancient architecture. It is located in the center of Beijing and was first built in 1417. Two hundreds years later, because it was seriously damaged by war, it was rebuilt in 1651 and served as the main entrance to the Forbidden City and the most important place where state ceremonies took place.Furtherm ore, Tian’anmen is ingenious and complex in design. The whole building is totally 34.7meters high and the tower at the top of the gate is nine-room wide and five–room deep. In front of Tian'anmen there is a stream called Golden River with seven marble bridges spanning over it. In front of the gate stands a pair of marble columns called Huabiao. They are elaborately cut in bas-relief following the pattern of a legendary dragon. Behind the gate stands another pair of similar columns.On October 1, 1949, Chairman Mao Zedong proclaimed on Tian’anmen Rostrum the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Since then Tian’anmen has been the symbol of New Chine Today, the splendor of Tian’anmen attracts million of visitors from all over the world. Therefore, Tian’anmen is the most significant and noticeable building in my town in Beijing.Page 4 of 131.2.7 My dream house My dream house should look like this.First of all, the material of outside is glass so that my house could fill with (abundant sunshine as much as possible. The sunshine brings light, so it makes the house bright and makes me vigor and passion.And then, the color of wall or wallpaper should be light green. Lying down on the couch and enjoying the sunshine and the soft light green, it’s just as if I am lying down on the grassland in a sunny spring afternoon. How comfortable and warm I will have!What ’s more, I will keep several bonsai plants in my house and a big fish tank with some goldfishes as well. I like nature and I am willing to decorate my house with a spring nature style.1.3 Events & Experiences1.3.1 Your best time in a year & favorite festivalThe best time in a year for me is one of the traditional festivals in China: Spring Festival.First of all, it’s really a moment for family gathering. Only at Spring Festival do I have a chance to be back to home and welcome the Chinese New Year together. Then I can meet my mum, dad, sister and so on. The moment with my parents is always warm and comfortable.And then, I can have some delicious food made by my mum who is a good cook. My favorite dish is Beijing Roast DuckWhat’s more, I can have a good rest in the Spring Festival because I don’t have to work or study. It’s really enjoyable and restful. So the Spring Festival is the best time for me in a year.1.3.2 A goal to fulfill & A jobMy goal is to find an ideal job like/My ideal job is to work as a petroleum engineer in PetroChina Company Limited(PTR.First of all, now I am a graduate student in China University of Petroleum and my major is petroleum engineering. Therefore, I’m very interested in the field of energy and I would like to focus on the most urgent energy nowadays.And then, I think it would be a meaningful career because the technology of exploring the oil field is very important for human beings to find more energy. You know, with not crude oil and natural gas, there will be so much convenience in our everyday life. And the most direct influence is that all cars will be broken down without any gasoline.What’s more, it’s also a job wi th good payment, which can enhance the quality of my life. So I would like to become a petroleum engineer.1.3.3 How birthdays are celebrated in your country.In my country, birthdays are celebrated every year (but the most important birthdays are one year old for a new baby, twelve years old for an adolescent, 36 years old for adults and 100 years old for the elderly. In general, celebrations may be performed like this.First, a birthday party is a must and we often invite our relatives and close friends to participate in. We may get together to dance, sing, and eat delicious foods. Happy laughter and cheerful voices would be drifting and flying. Everyone immerses totally in the great joy. And then, a big birthday cake is necessary for this ceremony and all participators would share the cake. In order to show their blessing, they may sing theso ng “Happy Birthday” and give there gifts to the birthday star.What’s more, there may be one professional photographer or cameraman who would record all happy times during the celebration which will bring fond memories to the birthday star in the future.Page 5 of 131.3.4 Your challenging experiences and how you conquered this challengeThe most memorable challenging experience for me was that I prepared for a badminton competition.That badminton competition was held in our province for junior students in 2001 and I was one of the 36 contestants from the whole province. At that time, I was only thirteen years old but most of the competitors were fifteen or sixteen years old. So I had much pressure and felt very challenging.In order to achieve a good result, I practiced very hard and exercised almost all afternoon everyday. Three months later, I found that I had made a huge progress and could play badminton skillfully. Finally, like the saying, “No pains, no gains”, I won the badminton competition fortunately and conquered this challenge by my hard working.1.3.5 The most memorable event & the good news that made me happy & an enjoyable event in your childhoodThe most memorable event/The good news which made me very happy/The most enjoyable event in my childhood was that I won the championship of badminton competition. [ˈt ʃæmpi ən ʃip ]That badminton competition was held in our province for junior school students in 2000 and I was one of the 36 contestants from the whole province. [k ən ˈtest ənt ]At that time, I was only thirteen years old but most of the competitors were fifteen or sixteen years old. In order to achieve a good result, I practiced very hard and exercised almost all afternoon everyday. Three months later, I found that I had made a hugepro gress and could play badminton skillfully. Finally, just as the saying goes, “No pains, no gains”, I won the badminton competition fortunately.It’s really a challenging experience and I finally conquered it by hard working. So, when I won the championship, I felt so happy, so enjoyable.1.3.6 Your favorite methods to relaxWhen I eager to relax, I prefer to ride my bicycle and have a short trip near my city.First of all, it’s re ally relaxation. I usually ride along the country lane and admire the charming and gentle rurality scene. Birds are singing on the trees, wild flowers are smiling along the way. So beautiful it is! It gives me a sense of freedom.And then, you know, go out by riding a bicycle is very convenient. I don’t need to find a special parking place in the countryside. I can go where I want to go and stop whenever I want to stop. Maybe I would stop in order to keep my eyes on a pretty girl.What’s more, compared with a car or a taxi, going out for a short trip by bike doesn’t need to spend an y money. I just need to hum a little song and enjoy the refreshing air. Also, compared with taking the cars, I don’t have to worry about the traffic jam. More importantly, riding a bicycle regularly can improve my health condition and keep me in good shape. So, it’s definitely killing two birds with one stone.1.3.7 The best way for students to relax after working hardAs far as I am concerned, the best way for students to relax is to surf the Internet.First of all, it doesn’t need too much thinking. All y ou have to do is to click the mouse and keep our eyes focused. Maybe you could listen to your favorite music from the Internet. It is pretty relaxing.And then, when we students scan the websites, we can obtain much information whatever it is news for NBA or latest films or just some photographs about our favorite stars.What’s more, when we surf the Internet, we have a chance to chat with anyone anywhere and we can discuss every thing we interested.In a world, in my opinion, surf the Internet is the best way for students to relax.1.4 Transportation and Vehicles 1.4 1 The most efficient transportation in your countryThe most efficient transportation in China is the train.First of all, it’s efficient because it can take lots of people at one time. Then it will save lots of energy compared with driving private car. And then, the train transportation system in China has been advanced greatly and you can reach anywhere you want.What’s more, it also saves money by train. It only takes you 200 RMB from north t o south. So I think the most efficient transportation in China is the train.Subway systemIn my point of view, subway is the most efficient transportation in our country.First of all, high speed is its obvious characteristic. It moves much faster than those buses and taxis etc because it doesn’t have any traffic jams in rush hours.Also, compared to other means of transportation, subway charges much less and the price is reasonable for most of the citizensWhat ’s more, the subway system often covers the most important blocks and areas of each city so it’s very convenient for people to travel from one place to another.1.4.2 The worst invention in 20th century AutomobileAs far as I am concerned, the worst invention in the 20th century is automobile.First of all, a great many accidents caused by automobiles are injuring and killing thousands of people day after day. My cousin got hit by a car last year and he is still in hospital, I am sorry about him. None of these would have happened if cars were never invented in the first place. And then, the exhaust gas from all the cars and buses has caused severe pollution. We are seeing less blue sky and less bright stars, breathing less fresh air and drinking less clean water.What ’s more, taking automobiles to wo rk and school keeps people from walking and doing exercises, bringing bad effects to our health condition and making us more vulnerable to all kinds of diseases.1.5 Objects & Gift1.5.1 The most important gift of possession & An object which is of special value to youThe most important gift I have ever got is a portable computer. It was a reward from parents to congratulate my entrance to the college 3 years ago.First of all, it is a wonderful tool for my study and work. I spend at least 5 hours in front of my computer everyday. It can help me to finish my paper, make presentation slides, do the lab data analysis, or download some materials for study.And then, in my spare time, I use my computer to surf online (on the internet to get latest news, to find some useful information I need, or sometimes I can chat with friends with the help of it. I can hardly imagine how my life would be like without my beloved laptop computer.Now, although its model is a little out of date, its performance is still in good conditions. So I still like it because it really gives me a lot of help and reminds me of my parents' thoughtfulness.1.5.2 The favorite toy when I was a childMy favorite toy was airplane models when I was a child.I collected hundreds of different types of model planes in my home. This hobby let me touch a bit history of aviation industry and I could imagine the adventure of the original flyers.Also, my huge fun of pane toy helped me make many friends who had the same interest. We shared our experience together talking about new type of plane. This was really the most wonderful memory in whole my life.What ’s more, playing these toys indeed satisfied my desire of flying, it maybe sounds a little wired but this really brought me a lot of fun in my childhood.1.5.3 My favorite food/dishMy favorite dish is the Chinese Hot pot, especially the hot pot in the restaurant named the Grand Mansion Gate.First of all, the Hot pot is a famous traditional Chinese food which is made by some special processes, and in t his restaurant, they’ve got all kinds of flavors, beef flavor, pork flavor, chicken flavor and the like.And then, except its all kinds of delicious taste, the Hot pot has a wonderful color which can stimulate our appetite. This just reflects the most important characteristic of the Chinese dishes: healthy, well-balanced, and good in color, flavor and taste.What ’s more, the view around the restaurant is amazing. It is a restful and old-fashioned three-storied house. Often in the restaurant we have the opportunity to enjoy a minor drama performance when we are having the Hot pot.(In addition, I met my girlfriend last year in this restaurant when we coincidently ordered the same flavor and sat next to each other. We share the same love for the tasty dish.1.5.4 What would you like to do to welcome a foreigner to you familyIf a foreign friend comes to my place, I will treat him with my favorite food, dumpling.You see, dumpling is the traditional food that has a history of more than 1000 years. Every family will have it during the Lunar New Year. Actually it has become the best food in most of the Chinese families.What’s more, in order to make dumplings, one has to make the skin and the stuffing all by oneself. During the course of making dumplings, everybody in the family will chip in to help each other. It is always so fun for us to talk about our lives, crack jokes and exchange our plans for the future to come. So in a way of speaking the best part lies in making dumplings rather than eating them.1.5.5 My favorite animalAlthough most of my classmates would see there favorite animal are dogs, I love my cat very much.First of all, cat is one of the tamest animals in the world and it has a wonderful voice just like a beautiful song. It has a soft and glossy fur which gives a comfortable feel when pet it. And it always looks like an elegant princess because its footsteps are always silent.And then, it is definitely a good companion and my cat has accompanied with me for more than eight years. When I am happy, I love to bring my cat to the park near my house and play together. when I encounter some troubles, I like to hold my cat and pet it softly. It makes me feel better.What ’s more, I met my girlfriend last year in a park when we each held our cats to enjoy the sunshine. So we shared the same lovely animal, cats, and soon we fell in love with each other.1.5.6 My favorite clothingPersonally, my favorite clothing is sportswear. First of all, in my spare time, when I am staying in a park, jogging and or playing games, I like to wear a sportswear, because it makes me feel relaxed and helps me relieve the pressure from work and study.Also, when I attend the badminton competition, I always wear a suitable sportswear which is loose, ventilated and comfortable. It is related to my success, because it helps me perform my best.What ’s more, I met my girlfriend last year in a gymnasium when we coincidently wore the same brand of sweaters. We share the same love of playing badminton and wearing sportswear.1.5.7 My favorite jewelryMy favorite jewelry is a jade pendant (n. 垂饰，悬挂物 my mom got in a temple.It looks amazing. At night, it will be gleaming beautifully. I can also use it as a small flashlight in dark.Also, it is a mascot (n. 福神，吉祥的东西 to ward off evil and unpleasant things from me. One day last summer, a car was driving up towards me when I crossed the road. The driver didn’t see me and I nearly got hit by the car. That was really close! Believe it or not, I guess it’s got something to do with the jade pendan t. I love it!1.6 Hobby & Favorite1.6.1 One of my favorite fruitI really like to eat banana and it is definitely my most favorite fruit.First of all, banana is not only delicious but also very nutritious. Bananas are full of carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals, which are crucial for our health. Its good taste and nutrition makes it the miracle food for infants and adults alike.And then, it is very convenient to eat bananas. What we need to do is only to peel off the skin and devour it. And we would never contaminate our fingers. However, when we eat an apple or a pear, we must need to use a peeling knife which is rather too much trouble.What’s more, banana is one kind of common fruit which is not expensive in my hometown.So, I really enjoy eating banana.1.6.2 My favorite sportMy favorite sport is badminton and I really enjoy it.I began to learn this sport when I was only ten years old. And three years later, I had made a huge progress and could play it skillfully. And then, I won the badminton competition fortunately, which was held in our province for junior students in 2000.These days, although my leisure time is limited, I often play two times every week with my friends in the badminton hall of our school. This sport gives me a sense of freedom and relaxation and I don’t need to think any other things when we are playing.Of course, it is also a wonderful opportunity for me to make friends with other players on the court. Now my best friend is also an excellent badminton player whom I acquainted when we both competed in another contest in 2005.1.6.3 My favorite game in your childhood timesIn the schoolyard I liked skipping as a child because everyone could be included in the same game at the same time.The older pupils at school taught us all the songs. Every time we had recess (n./ vi.暂停，休庭；休息[ pl.]深处 we would all run out to the yard and take turns turning the。

托福真题第一套Q1: Talk 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 answer.解题思路一：重要性来自于书的内容●TS: General Introduction of the book (Name, author, time you read the book)●Give a simple account of the book.●Key Word: Important-Interesting: draws you in.-knowledge you have learnt-enlightenment you have gained●Conclusion: emphasize the IMPORTANCE●Sample Response:3 months ago, I read a book called The Five People You Meet in Heaven written by Mitch Albom. It recounts the life and death of a simple yet dignified old man, Eddie. After dying in a accident trying to save a little girl in an amusement park, Eddie finds himself in heaven where he encounters five people who have significantly affected his life. The 5 lessons Eddie learnt about brotherhood, sacrifice, forgiveness, love and purpose of life have also enlightened me. That book changed my attitude towards life and death. It taught me to cherish life more than ever.解题思路二：重要性来自于书的意义●TS: General Introduction of the book (Name of the book, how/where did you get the book) ●Give a simple account of the process of getting the book.●Key Word: Important-It was a souvenir given by an important person-It was very difficult to get the book . Limited edition)-You got the book from a special event as a reward.●Conclusion: emphasize the IMPORTANCE●Sample ResponseOn my book shelf, there is a hard-covered book-Hamlet-that I have been treasured for years.It was given to me as a reward for my progress in Language Arts course by my high school English teacher Mr Cave. In my 10th grade, I developed a special interest in classical literature. I was crazy about Shakespeare’s play despite my weak English foundation/the lack of English proficiency. Over the 2 years, I have studied hard and improved my Language Arts’ grade from a C to an A. Therefore, my Mr Cave gave me this book in my graduation day and told me to keep my interest in classical literature. This book is very significant to me because it has become the motivation for my pursuit in English Literature in University.Q2. Some people believe that TV has had a positive influence on society. Others believe it has had a negative influence on the society. Which do you agree with and why. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.解题思路一: Positive Influence●TS: State your stand●R1:Positive influence: focus on the main function of TV:-dissemination of information and knowledge-entertainment●R2:Negative influence (just mention)●Conclusion●Sample Response:This is indeed a controversial issue. Form my point of view; TV has far more pros than cons. Firstly, television has long been regarded as a tool to disseminate in formation and knowledge. People watch news on TV to know about what’s happening in the country and the world. Children watch Animal World or National Geography to gain more knowledge. At the same time, TV is also the most prevalent and effective device to entertain the masses.Although there’s no denying that TV sometimes delivers negative information to people, the public or government censorship can ensure the quality of our TV programs today. Therefore, generally speaking, TV has had a positive influence on society.解题思路二: Negative Influence●TS: State your stand●R1:Positive influence (just mention)●R2:Negative influence-Lack of censorship✍bad TV program✍influence social ideology-Make people lazy/unhealthy●Conclusion●Sample Response:In my opinion, unfortunately, television has had much more negative influence on society than positive ones. Despite the fact that TV has kept us entertained, there are many negative elements that have infiltrated into our daily life via TV. For example, the modern Cinderella stories have created many money-worshiping young ladies who dream to marry rich guys and enjoy all the luxuries in the world. Uncensored TV programme with violent and sexual content can misguide teenagers who are very susceptible to those detrimental influences. Besides, long time watching TV will negatively affect our eyesight and health. It has become the contributing factor for many illnesses like obesity, especially in the more developed countries.Q3 Intro: Centerville College is planning to purchase a sculpture for its campus. A student wrote a letter to the school newspaper to oppose the plan.The instruction before you read the passage is important since it gives you an overview of what the passage is about.The passageLetter in the Centerville College NewsThe administration has announced plans to acquire a new sculpture for campus. We should all oppose this plan. The university’s poor financial condition led it to increase the price for campus housing and tuition by 15% this year. Surely then it is in no financial position to purchase such an expensive sculpture. Moreover, just look at the sculpture: several 60-foot long steel plates, jutting out of the earth at odd angels! It’s so large. It’ll take up all the green space in front of the campus center! This is public space that should be reserved for student to use.The conversation:M: Did you see Paul’s letter in the paper about the new sculpture?W: Yeah, but it was totally unconvincing. His reasons for opposing the plan are just totally off. I’m glad we will finally have some nice art on campus. I’d like to shake the donor’s hand and say ‘thank you’!M: What do you mean ‘the donor’?W: You didn’t know? An anonymous donor is paying the bill for most of the sculpture.M: Not the university?W: No. His assumptions about wh o’s paying for, they are all wrong.M: Still, I wonder if he has a point about the space it’ll take up.W: Well, you know why Paul is upset. He and his friends are always there on the lawn right where the sculpture will be, kicking around a soccer ball. T hey’ll just have to use another part of the campus to play.M: Oh, so he just doesn’t want to have to move.W: Yeah. For him, its sculpture verses convenience.Explain why the woman disagrees with the reasons expressed in the letter.Preparation Steps: 4:6Step 1: Read the letter and take note of the main ideas. Omit redundant details such as numbers and people’s name. (Those may be important in Listening section). Try to form pictures in your mind to help you memorize the content of the letter. . The 2nd reason: imagine一群本来在草地上踢球的学生很无奈的看着一个从天而降的巨大雕塑把他们的草坪占据了…)Step 2: Identify how many reasons and disagreements there are in the letter and conversation. Pay special attention to signaling words/sentences because they give you an idea about how many points you must include. . ‘Moreover’ in the letter.)Step 3: Take notes on paper while listening to the conversation. Fast and clear. Don’t expect tofully spell out all the words you’ve heard. Just use your own spelling so that you can pronounce the word. If you didn’t manage to take down some words that you think are important, don’t try to recall, move on and listen to the rest of the conversation. 千万不要为了捡芝麻而丢了西瓜！Step 4: Organize your thoughts in the 30 seconds to make a mental outline of how to answer the question. Try to rephrase the words or sentences in the letter and the conversation.Answering the question:●Reason1 in the letter.●Disagreement 1 in the conversation●Signal words/sentence for transaction●Reason2 in the letter.●Disagreement 2 in the conversation●ConclusionSample Response:The first reason given by Paul (if you can’t remember the name, you can just omit this) in the letter against the purchasing of the new sculpture is that he assumes the financial difficulties faced by the university makes the sculpture too costly to buy.However,the woman disagrees because most of the price of the sculpture is paid by a donor. Hence the university will only bear a small sum of money.Besides,Paul also suggests that the huge sculpture will occupy the space in the campus which is supposed to be reserved for students’ activities. The woman dismissed this point because she knows that Paul is just reluctant to find another place to play soccer with his friends if the lawn they used to play on is occupied by the sculpture.Further more, the woman thinks that the sculpture is a nice art that can actually make the campus prettier.Q4:PassageGroup thinkOne process by which groups may make bad or irrational decisions is know as group think. 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 decision that each, by himself or herself, might normally not make.LectureSo, let me tell you about my own experience with this when I was working for a computer company a couple of years ago. One day a coworker and I suggested that we should give our computer 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 they looked cooler. Our technology was advance, but the outside design looked really old-fashioned. At first, more than half of the group supported us. There were a few senior mangers they are though who didn’t support the design change.’One of the senior manager said, ‘Our focus has always been on technology. Changing the look is unnecessary cost.Almost immediately, some of our supporters changed their minds. Even my coworker 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?’ ‘Ehm…I hate to admit it but after a few hours of discussion I started wondering if it worth everybody’s time to argue about this. As more people sided with senior management I started to feel that I was the only one holding-up the vote. Everyone else seems to think change was unnecessary so 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 competitor came out with a new design that attracted some of our customers and prevented us from profiting on potential new customers.Explain group think and its effects using the example of the computer company.PreparationStep 1: Read the passage and take note of the main ideas. Omit elaborations on details such as examples.Step 2: Pay special attention to technical terms and explanations. If can’t quite understand, try to guess first and wait for more illustration in the lecture later on.Step 3: Picture a short skit in your mind when you listen to the lecture/story told by the professor. Step 4: Listen to similarities between the lecture and the passage you’ve read just now, especiallythe examples given to prove a point. . the answers given by t he professor’s coworker when the professor asked him for the reasons for his changing of mind)Step 5: Take notes. Make sure that if you know the professor is going to recount a story, you should have the story recorded in chronological order. Outline of the story must be clear. Pay attention to signaling words.Step 6: Organize your thought in the 30 seconds to make a mental outline of how to answer the question. Try to rephrase the words or sentences in the letter and the conversation.Answering the question:●Definition of group think●Example of the computer company●Link the example to the effect about group thinkSample Response:Group think means that the individuals in a group all agree about something which may not be correct. They are under pressure to conform and make irrational decisions that they seldom make alone.The professor gives an example of him working in a computer company years ago. At first, his coworker and he suggested a proposal to up-grade the outlook of their product. The supporters changed their minds as soon as they realize that the senior managers did not like the plan.His partner also gave up the original thought because he was afraid that if he insisted, he will leave bad impression on others. Despite the consensus we had reached about the proposal, our ultimate product was a failure. Therefore group think sometimes will results in negative results.Q5. Conversation between 2 studentsM: Hey Marry! How’s your volunteer work going? You still involved in the after school programme with the elementary school kids?W: Yeah, but I’ve got a problem. I am supposed to be driving a bunch of them to the zoo tomorrow, and I am supposed to rent a van for the trip, but I waited too long to call the rental agency to reserve one and now it turns out they don’t have any van available for tomorrow. I don’t know what to do. These kids will be really disappointed if their trip gets canceled.M: Hmm…well doesn’t one of your friends on campus have a car? I mean couldn’t you b orrow it for the day?W: Yeah, probably, but I need to borrow 2 cars or there wouldn’t be enough space for all the kids. That’s why I was going to rent the van and then I need to find somebody else to drive too. I can’t drive 2 cars by myself.M: Yeah, that’s true. Well, I’m sure you can probably find a volunteer or if you want to save of the trouble of hunting down the second driver, what about public transportation?Check the bus schedule. I guess there’s a bus lane that goes right pass the zoo.W: Yeah, that’s possibility, but I don’t know. It might be a real challenge supervising the kids on the bus. Sometimes they are handful when they get excited. It’s an option though.The speaker discussed 2 possible solutions to the woman’s problem. Briefly summarize the problem. Then state which solution you recommend and explain why.●This question involves a difficult choice to make. Most of the times, both solutions seemfeasible. You can choose either one you are more comfortable with elaborating on.●Base on the potential problems related to the 2 solutions to think about more pros and cons ofeach solution.Answering the question:●Talk about the problem.●Introduce all solutions.●Choose one solution●R1 for supporting the solution●R2 for not supporting the other solution●ConclusionSample Response:The woman is supposed to drive a group of primary school kids to the zoo tomorrow, but she has called the rental agency too late to rent a van. She does not want to disappoint the kids by canceling the trip.Hence, her friend has given her two possible solutions: borrowing a car or taking a bus.I prefer the first solution because it shouldn’t be very difficult to find someone who has cars available and can drive for the kids as a volunteer for a one day trip only. Besides, primary school kids are really hard to supervise in public transports, especially when they get excited. Nevertheless, she should still consider taking bus as the last resort lest she fails to find cars and drivers in such a short period of time.Q6. Now listen to a part of a lecture in a psychology class. The professor is discussing the mathematical capabilities of babies.Scientists have learnt some interesting things about the intellectual abilities of babies. They say that there is evidence that babies as young as 5 months old can do basic arithmetic - that they can add!Scientists think that babies know that one plus one equals two and not one. The evidence is indirect because obviously you can’t ask a 5-month-old baby to add up some numbers for you. So they devised an experiment. In this experiment, a baby is shown a doll on a table. Okay, so the baby looks at the doll then the researcher lowers a screen in front of the doll, so now the doll hidden behind the screen. But the baby has already seen the doll so known it’s there. Then the researcher takes a second doll and very obviously places it behind the screen with the first one. So now you have 2 dolls behind the screen right? Well, No, because what the researchers did was they secretly took away one of the dolls. And then when they raise the screen back up the baby expects to see 2 dolls, but there’s only one there. And guess what? The baby surprised, it expected 2 but it only sees one. How could the researchers tell that the baby surprised? They recorded the baby’s eye movements on camera and we know that when a baby is surprised by something, a loud noise or an unexpected flash of light many be. Its stares at where the noise or light is coming from and that’s what the babies in the experiment did. They stared coz the baby knows if you add one doll and one doll, you should have 2 dolls. So when it sees 1 doll, then it’s stares because it’s surprised.Using the research explained by the professors what the scientists have learnt about the mathematical abilities of babies.Answering the question:●State about what the scientists have learnt.●Introducing the experiment●Account of the experiment. Pay special attention to transition and signaling words.●ConclusionSample Response:The scientists have learnt that babies as young as 5-month old can do basic arithmetic/simple addition. They have come to this conclusion from researches that explore babies’ mathematical abilities. In one experiment, babies were shown a doll on a table and then the doll is blocked by a screen. After that, they watch the researches put a second doll behind the screen. At that point of time, the babies expect to see 2 dolls once the screen is removed. Therefore, when they only see one doll left on the table after the screen is raised up, they started because they were surprised. This research proves that baby knows that one plus one equals two.。

托福口语第一题模板及解题方法技巧托福口语第一题万能模板工分2部分：注意，有下划线的地方是说明，你可以按照题目的要求换一些词。

第1部分：用于应对以下情况：1，最美好的回忆。

2，最喜欢或最有用的一本书。

3，最喜欢或对你最重要的一样物品说你喜欢的物品是一本书，然后就可以转成 2 3，一次旅行。

4，最想去的地方注意这里需要转换时态到将来时。

5，朋友……还有其他题目可以用这个模板，大家自己拿口语80题都套套，这就不一一举例了。

Well, 题目， First, It always reminds me of some sweetest memories I spent in a small town in Santa Babara. It has a very mysterious mountain perhaps with a panoramic view over a river or the lights of the city. I just sat on the top of the mountain quietly and dwarfed by the stunning beauty of the setting sun. What’s more, It also reminds me of some friends in this small town, one of them give me a book, I cherish this book as much as I cherish our friendship.第2部分：用于应对以下情况：1，空闲时间去干什么。

2，周末和朋友一起去哪玩……Well, 题目，First, it has a very mysterious mountain perhaps with a panoramic view over a river or the lights of the city. I just sat on the top of the mountain quietly and dwarfed by the stunning beauty of the setting sun. What’s more, It is a very free place where I can choose my favorite dishes, I can have some red, warmming wine twinkling in a beauty glasses. The aroma and flavor filling my sense.明确需要表达的例子首先。

全面分析托福口语TPO1TASK1题目：Talk about a book you have read that was importantto you for some reason. Explain why the book was important to you. Give specific details and examples to explain youranswer根据题目中的关键词book我们确定这个题目是具体事物类的话题，考生在论述的时候要具体的说明这本书是哪本书，而且考生在论述的时候，也不能够忽视 important to you，，要解释这本书为什么对你很重要。

根据以往的做题经验来看，在解题的时候，考生能够采用总分方式来组织自己的观点。

一.构思1.总论点首先，book的含义有很多，考生在组织观点的时候，能够说从novel，magazine/ journalreference book，biography，handbook这几个方面入手思考。

比如，考生能够在论述的过程中，首先说明自己最喜欢的书籍是《哈里波特》，《老人与海》，《了不起的盖茨比》等等。

2.分论点①.分论点1在论述第一个分论点的时候，考生能够从书籍本身出发来实行介绍，比如说书籍的主要内容是什么，这本书主要讲述的内容是哪些，这本书中的主人公是什么，文章的开端，发展，高潮和结局又是哪些。

②.分论点2其次，考生能够从精神层面来实行论述，考生能够详细的描述一下书中的主人公的经历给了自己哪些启发，比如书中主人公自强不息的人生态度，启发着我在以后面对问题的时候学会了乐观，积极等人生态度。

③分论点3考生在论述的时候还能够加入对于作者的论述，比如这个作者从一开始的落破潦倒到后来发行小说之后取得了成功。

二.组织文章内容在明确了论述的思路之后，考生就能够这样来组织文章的内容。

A book that is very important to me is Harry Potter.(书籍的名字) First of all, the story of the book is very attractive. Lots of magic and mystery activities make me can’t put it down. (书籍本身的内容)Besides, the words in Harry Porter is so wonderfully used that I learned quite a lot of new words in this book.Finally, the background of the author, J.K. Rowling, also interests me greatly. J.K. Rowling, a single mother who was very poor, always write in a coffee shop before she published Harry Porter. But now she is almost the wealthiest woman in the world. Her life experience inspired me a lot.(这本书对我的激励作用)。