2010年11月21日新托福口语考题回顾

2010年托福independent speaking机经题目日期与黄金80重复情况1 Describe a book that you haven’t read but want to read.Explain why you want to read it.2010.1.16 12 Some people carry cell phones every day; others do not usecell phones. Which do you think is better?2010.1.16573 Describe an impressive experience when you received help fromyour family or friends.2010.1.17384 Do you agree or disagree: The most important influences thatyoung adults receive are from their families.2010.1.178（稍改）5 What is your least favorite type of book? Mystery, sciencefiction or biography. Why?2010.1.30(NA)6 Would you prefer to travel alone or travel in a group? Why? 2010.1.30(NA)7 Describe a type of music that you like the best and explainwhy.2010.1.308 Do you agree or disagree: It is easier to teach primary schoolstudents than to teach university students?2010.1.309 Describe a subject which you don’t like but is important.Explain why.2010.2.7 4(稍改)10 Do you prefer to watch movies at home or in the cinema? Why? 2010.2.711 Describe the advantages of studying abroad. 2010.2.27312 Some people prefer to drive cars; others prefer to takepublic transportation. Which do you prefer?2010.2.2713 Describe a skill that you already have but still want toimprove. How do you improve it?2010.2.27(NA)14 Do you agree or disagree: People are influenced byadvertisements?2010.2.27(NA)15 Describe the actor or musician you admire the most. Explainwhy you like his/her performance.2010.3.616 Some people like to make a plan on what they want to do intheir free time, others don’t. Which do you think is better?Why?2010.3.617 If your friend wants to improve his studies, how would you 2010.3.6(NA)help him/her? 3618 Do you prefer to borrow books from the library or rent booksfrom bookstores? Why?2010.3.6(NA)19 Are computers helpful for education in the schools? Why? 2010.3.12(NA)20 Do you want to stick to your opinion even if you know it mightnot be approved of by others? Why?2010.3.12(NA)21 What are some important effects of the Internet on modernpeople’s life?2010.3.131922 Where do you think people should receive education? In theirhometowns or in other cities? 2010.3.13 1523 Describe an activity you have attended. Do you think everyonehad a good time? Why?2010.3.20(NA)7(稍改)24 Do you think sixteen-year-old people are not mature enoughto drive alone? Why?2010.3.20(NA)25 Describe the best ways for students to improve their studyrecords.2010.3.273626 Some people go shopping to buy things, others go shopping forfun. Which do you prefer?2010.3.2727 What gift do you want to give others? Why? 2010.4.1043 28 Do you think it is easier to be a teacher or a student? 2010.4.1029 Describe your favorite teacher. Explain why you like him orher. 2010.4.24 2030 Some people prefer to make decisions quickly; others preferto take time to make decisions. Which do you prefer and why? 2010.4.2431 Describe a project or an assignment which is important to you.What did you learn from it? 2010.5.8 3832 Do you agree or disagree: Children often cause trouble totheir parents?2010.5.833 Describe the most impressive experience you shared with yourfamily. 2010.5.1634 Do you prefer to visit large department stores or smallspecialty stores? Why?2010.5.1635 Describe the most important childhood friend to you. Why ishe/she important? 2010.5.2236 Do you prefer to be a leader or a follower in a group? 2010.5.2237 Describe an artist, musician or popular singer that you donot like. Give specific reasons. 2010.6.1238 Do you think parents should get involved when their childrenare choosing their universities?2010.6.1239 Describe a place in your hometown that you like to visit. 2010.6.1340 If college students have problems, should they ask theinstructors or search information on the Internet?2010.6.1341 Your friend wants to drop out of college, what do you thinkof it?2010.6.1942 Do you agree or disagree: A person should attend universityto become successful?2010.6.1943 Describe a skill that you are good at or you would like tolearn?2010.6.2644 Some people prefer to play sports, other prefer to playindividual sports, which do you prefer?2010.6.2645 Describe one of your study habits that is different fromothers’.2010.6.26(NA)46 Do you agree or disagree: It is a waste of time to playcomputer games?2010.6.26(NA)47 Describe one of your challenging experience and yourfeelings of it.2010.7.1048 Do you prefer to finish one task at a time or do several tasksat the same time?2010.7.1049 How can we improve our environment? 2010.7.23(NA)50 Some people prefer to give their friends gifts they like,while others give their friends money as gifts. Which do youthink is better?2010.7.23(NA)51 Describe one of your best friends and explain how you becamefriends.2010.8.1452 Do you agree or disagree: One’s personality changes as hisage grows.2010.8.1453 Describe a task you accomplished together with your partnersand explain the significance of it.2010.8.2154 Do you agree or disagree: Children should help parents with housework when they are old enough.2010.8.2155 Describe an experience when you did something you didn’twant to do.2010.8.2856 Some people prefer to make full preparation before doing atask, while others prefer to get down to business as soonas possible. Which do you think is better?2010.8.2857 Presentation, research paper, homework, which is morebeneficial to students?2010.9.1158 Should junk food commercials and candy commercials be bannedfrom TV?2010.9.1159 While choosing a friend, which of the followingcharacteristics do you care about most: Honesty, loyalty ora sense of humor?2010.9.1260 Some people prefer reading newspapers or magazines to getnews; others prefer watching television or listening to radioto get news. Which do you prefer and why?2010.9.1261 What do you think is important for a new working environment? 2010.9.1862 Do you agree or disagree: Cell phones have greatly improvedpeople’s life?2010.9.1863 Would you like to spend time with your family or friendsrather stay alone? Why?2010.10.964 Describe a job you would like to do in the future. Explainwhy you like it.2010.10.1765 Do you agree or disagree: Artists and musicians are importantto the society?2010.10.1766 Describe an activity you plan to do in the near future. 2010.10.2367 Some people prefer to take notes in class, while othersprefer not to do so. Which do you think is better?2010.10.2368 Describe an important day in your life. Explain why it isso important.2010.10.3169 Do you agree or disagree: It is a waste of time to watch TV. 2010.10.3170 What job do you want to do in the future? Why? 2010.11.1371 Would you prefer to study in groups or study alone? 2010.11.1372 Describe a historical event you want to know more about. Whydo you want to develop a better understand of it?2010.11.1473 Do you agree or disagree: Clothing reflects one’spersonality?2010.11.1474 Describe a childhood activity which was fun to you. 2010.11.2175 When do you prefer to do your assignment, in the morning orin the evening? Why?2010.11.2176 Describe an activity you tried and enjoyed recently. Explainwhy it was enjoyable to you.2010.11.2777 Some people prefer to write diaries or take photos to recordthings they’ve experienced. Others don’t. What isyour opinion and why?2010.11.2778 What do you think are the most important qualities of a goodneighbor?2010.11.2879 Do you prefer to watch entertaining programs or educational programs?2010.11.2880 What type of clothes do you prefer to wear? Why? 2010.12.481 Do you agree or disagree: Nowadays, young people know theworld better than their parents did when they were young.2010.12.482 What do you think are the most important qualities of a goodneighbor?2010.12.1183 Do you agree or disagree: Parents should get involved whentheir children make career decisions.2010.12.1184 Describe a special event or occasion that you experiencedwith your family or friends.2010.12.1285 Do you prefer to travel to somewhere you have never been toor somewhere you’ve ever been?2010.12.12。

11月21日托福独立口语小范围预及参考答案1. You are a leader of a student organization. There isa freshman who is nervous in this environment. What would you do to help this student in this new environment?Personally, I would show him or her around the campus. Since I have firsthand experience about the university life, and I have unique perspectives about the campus and the school. By showing them around the library so they get a chance to know how to find reference when writing papers. Additionally, I can help them to be more adaptable to the academic environment. For example, I can give them advice/suggestion on what classes they should choose, and they should choose to take classes that are really interesting and easy to get a high grade in, also I will discourage them to take courses that are abstract and boring.2. A friend of yours is going to study at another university and he's worried that he won't be able to make any friends there. What suggestions would you give him and why?Personally, I would suggest him join all kinds of social activities, for example, like volunteer activities, fundraising, and going on field trip organized by the school. Also, he should joint clubs, like sports club, poem club, debating club, and even martial art club. In this way, he can interact with the club members. If he is lucky, he might come across someone who is from the same place of him or her. Additionally, he or she find someone who have the same hobby, you know, one has so much to talk about when meeting someone who have the same hobby.3. Describe a news article or story that you are interested in recently. Explain why you think it is interesting. Include reasons and details in the your response.Well, I would like to talk about a social event that took place in China just a few days ago. Actually,it was like a festival that young adults celebrate. It was on November 11th, and it called the Single's Day. On this day, e-commerce companies offer lots of promotion and sales on line, and it was so crazy on this day that basically everyone bought something, ranging from shampoo, and body wash to daily appliances, like freezer and washing machines. The sales figure of Alibaba, the major player in e-commerce, exceeded 9 billion US dollars thanks to the passion of the young singletons.4. Which of the following do you think is the best way to get to know a new school, joining a one-day campus tour, spending a weekend on a campus playing field or auditing the lectures?Auditing class is the best to know the university better, since faculty members are an indispensable part of the university. Their knowledge，teaching skills and even the way they teach the class represent the university. The values they uphold in the class are the ones that are cherished by the university. Plus, when auditing class, one can tell if there are lots of class discussions or not, also, they get to know the size of the class. These are important factors when choosing a university since nobody wants to attend a school, whose class size are too big. 1. Is it better to grow up in a large family or a small family? Explain why. Please include details and examples in your explanation.Personally, I prefer to live in a small family since you don't have to deal with too complicated relationships with lots of family members. For example, if there are lots of members in the family, one has to go the birthday party of every single person in the family and that can be really tiring. Also, a big family is very crowded and noisy. It is very inconvenient because one might have to wait for their turn to use the bathroom. You know, it is much easier for a smaller family to agree on big decision. Plus, in a small family, itis very quiet and peaceful, one does not have a lot of triviality to deal with, and it also provides the kids a quiet environment to study.2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: protecting the environment is just as important as developing the economy?Personally, I don't agree with that. Instead, I think protecting the environment is more important than develop the economy. Recently, there are rampant environment related diseases, like the lung problems caused by the haze and fog in big cities, problems. Plus, the global warming, pollution, and extinction are running wild on earth too. Also, we have to think of the future of our lives and the lives of the next generation. Actually, if the economy falls, there is still a big chance for it to pick up. However, if we don't protect the environment, and cherish the mother earth, it will be gone forever.3. Do you agree or disagree with the statement: employees should be prohibited to listen to music at work.Well, personally, I think it's a very bad idea to prohibit music in workplace. Actually, listening to music is a very good way for people to release their negative emotions, like sadness, or sorrow, or even anger. Employees might forget about the pressure in life and thus have a higher efficiency in the workplace. Additionally, music keeps people refreshed and spurs creativity and innovation. So, that is why it is a common practice for high-tech to allow the play of music in their office, just so that they can create a relaxing environment and be more creative, and thus make more breakthroughs in their field.4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement : Participating in a team sport is the best way for young people to learn cooperation.Personally, I couldn't agree more with this plan. To begin with, one can socialize with their peers and make new friends by playing team sports. Actually, my teammate and Istruggle together for a common goal, offer each other motivation along the way, and I feel that I care something bigger than myself during the game, and I think this is very meaningful. Plus, I realize when playing team sports, I cannot win the game without working closely with my teammates. Based on these reasons, I find playing team sports very helpful to develop cooperation.。

2010 5.22 2.13 12.3 12.10 12.18 6.19 12.11 9.24 10.9 10.29 10.30 11.05 11.132010.8.28 8.13 3.6 8.21 10.22 3.20 3.12009.10.31 4.32011.1.15 2011.2.5 2.112010年至2011年7月托福口语第二题机经汇总2010年2010年1月16 日Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to remember the past and learn things from the past. Use specific reasons to support your answer.2010年1月17 日Do you prefer to take your cell phone always with you or not.2010年1月23 日Do you want to be taught by an experienced teacher or a new teacher?2010年1月31日（重复2008年12月12日）Do you prefer to travel alone or with your family and why？2010年2月7 日Would you prefer to watch a film at the cinema or at home?2010年2月21日（重复北美2008年6月28日）Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Students should always study in quiet places.Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.2010年2月27 日Do you prefer driving a car or taking public transport?2010年3月6 日Do you plan your free time or you do things spontaneously in your free time? Explain why.2010年3月13 日Some students prefer to go to universities or colleges in their hometown. Others prefer to go to universities or colleges in new cities or towns. Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.2010年3月27 日Some people prefer to go shopping only when they need to buy something.Other people like to go shopping even they don’t have certain things to buy. Which one would you prefer?2010年4月10 日Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?It is easier to be a teacher than to be a student.2010年4月24 日Some people make decisions very quickly based on their immediateideas; others think a lot before making a decision. Which do you prefer and why?2010年5月8 日Do you think children are trouble makers for their parents?2010年5月16 日Which place would you like to go shopping, a large department store or a small specialty store？Why?2010年5月22日Do you prefer to be a leader or support member in a group project? 北美Do you think students should take part in school activities or not? 2010年6月12 日Do you agree that parents should get involved when their children are choosing their university?2010年6月13 日When a college student have some questions, do you think they should ask their professor for help or just surf the internet to get the answer?2010年6月19日（北美）Do you agree or disagree with the following statement.To be successful, a person should study in the university.2010年6月26 日Some people prefer to play team sports, other prefer to play individual sports, which do you prefer and why?北美Do you agree or disagree with the following statement.Play computer or video games has negative influence on teenagers. 2010年7月10日（北美2009年5月15日）Do you prefer to do some works or projects in one time and do each work or project at one time.2010年7月23日北美Do you prefer to carefully choose the gift which your friends like or choose whatever you like？2010年7月24 日Do you prefer to celebrate your birthday with a lot of people or just a few people?2010年8月14 日Do you think a person’s personality will change when he or she grows older?2010年8月21 日Do you think children should help to do house work when are old enough?2010年8月28 日Do you think before get something done, one should make a fullpreparation or just simply get it done right away?2010年9月11 日Should junk food commercials and candy commercials be banned from TV?2010年9月12日( 重复2009年1月10日)Some people prefer reading newspapers or magazines to get news; others prefer watching television or listening to radio to get news. Which way do you prefer and why? Include details to support your explanation.2010年9月18 日Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Cell phones greatly improved people’s lives.2010年10月9 日Would you like to spend time with family or friends rather than alone and why?2010年10月17 日Do you agree with the statement that artists and musicians are important to the society?2011年10月22日（北美）Some people think students should study in classroom and other believe they should visit museum and zoo, which one do you like? 2010年10月23 日Some people think taking notes is necessary when people are having class, others don’t think taking notes is necessary. What is your opinion?2010年10月30日北美Do you agree or disagree with the following statement.The gifts made by themselves are more meaningful than those bought from stores.2010年10月31 日Watch television is not a good way to use time2010年11月6日北美Some people think in the future students will have classes on the internet in stand of in building, but some thinks students will still have class in building. What do you think?2010年11月13 日Do you prefer to study in a group or study by yourself.2010年11月14日Do you think you can tell a person’s personality through the clothes he or she wears?2010年11月21 日When do you prefer to do your assignment, morning or evening？2010年11月27 日Some people prefer to write diaries or take photos to records thingsthey've experienced. Other's don't. What is your opinion and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.2010年11月28日Some people prefer to watch entertainment TV programs while others prefer to watch educational programs, which do you prefer? Why?2010年12月3日北美Do you agree or disagree that assignments handed in after the deadline should receive lower score.2010年12月4 日Do you agree or disagree: Yong people today know more about the world events than their parents did before?2010年12月11 日Do you think parents should involve themselves in helping children to choose their careers?2010年12月12日（重复2009年7月25日）Do you like to travel to somewhere you have never been to or the place you have ever been to?2010年12月18日北美Do you prefer to take some courses before career decision or decide career after taking university courses?2010年12月19 日Some people prefer to live in places w here climate doesn’t change very much.While others prefer to live in places where climate changes with seasons.Which one do you prefer? Include reasons and details in your explanation.20112011年1月8日Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:Students should do part-time job before attending college.2011年1月22日Do you prefer live music like concert or recordings of music?2011年1月30 日Do you prefer to choose hard courses with low credits or simple courses with high credits? Why?2011年2月12 日Do you prefer to learn from people and events in the past or from current events?2011年2月20 日Some people prefer to solve a challenge all by themselves. Others prefer to depend on other people's help. Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.2011年2月26 日Do you think children should be paid to do house work or not? 2011年3月12 日Which do you prefer, going to the same place for your vacation or different places and spend little time at each place for you vacation? 2011年3月13日Do you think children should grow in a big city or a small place? 2011年3月20 日Do you think teachers should ask students to attend regular discussion?2011年3月26 日Some people prefer to read or watch news every day, other people prefer toread or watch news regularly, which one do you prefer.2011年4月9 日Is it important to learn from ancestry?2011年4月23 日Parents are the best teachers of a child.2011年5月14 日Do you prefer to write a long essay or give a speech in frond of class for an assignment?2011年5月29 日Do you think children should learn to draw or paint?2011年6月11 日Do you like fast food or not?2011年6月19 日Advertisements have too much influence on what people buy.2011年6 月23日（完全重复2009.10.17北美）Some believe class discussion should be part of the grade. Some believe that only assignments should be part of the grade. Which do you agree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.2011年7月9 日Do you agree or disagree with the following statement.Watching sports programs on television is not a good use of time. 2011年7月23日Do you think eating healthy foods today is more difficult than it was 40 or 50 years ago?1 形容词替换合适的suitable, advisable, sound, temperate, rational, preferable, reliable, fitting, modest,moderate精致的elegant, delicate, elaborate, subtle美好的gorgeous, glorious, splendid, admirable, breathtaking, impressive, spectacular, superb杰出的outstanding, distinguished, eminent, excellent, supreme, extraordinary, prominent,matchless, foremost著名的famous, illustrious, celebrated, notable聪明的intelligent, wise, ingenious, sensible, smart, clever, knowledgeable, capable大的immense, huge, spacious, prodigious, massive, enormous, vast, tremendous,expansive小的slight, tiny, microscopic, small, diminutive, minuscule重要的important, significant, concernful, pivotal, superb, momentous, vital,primary,essential, principal, leading, major, dominant, predominant, fateful 最好的optimum, premium基本的underlying, elementary, fundamental, essential, cardinal不足的insufficient, scanty, meager, needy, poor, scarce, devoid, empty, lacking充足的fraught, sufficient, enough, adequate, abundant过多的excessive, redundant, overabundant, inordinate特殊的unique, matchless, unrivaled, extraordinary, special奇怪的odd, bizarre, quaint, weird, queer相似的similar, approximate, proximate, homogeneous, identical, equal, equivalent,coordinate185第四章托福iBT 写作词汇总结（托福iBT 写作高频替换词）无效的null, invalid, void有效的valid, acceptable, effective, resultful, efficient, competent高兴的delightful, happy, hilarious, exultant, gleeful, joyous, exalted,blessed, pleasing,amusing普遍的everywhere, widespread, prevalent, overflow, rampant好的good, beneficial, advantageous有害的harmful, inhumane, detrimental, baneful富有的rich, wealthy, affluent贫穷的poor, impoverished严重的serious, severe明显的obvious, manifest, apparent, evident便宜的cheap, economical, inexpensive2 动词替换提高improve, promote, advance, enhance改变change, transform强调emphasize, highlight, stress, address ( 这是个9 星级用法) 培养develop, agriculture, cultivate, nurture破坏break, impair, undermine（后两个词指的是抽象意义上的破坏）jeopardize, devastate（这两个词用了就牛X 了）保存keep, preserve, conserve（保护资源用的就是这个词，不要用protect，protect 这个词用于保护具体的东西）解决deal with, tackle, address（这也是高难度用法）, resolve需要need, require, necessitate, call for（这也是个很高级的用法，奥巴马就用这个）提供supply, provide, offer思考consider, speculate, ponder, think建议propose, suggest, advance, mention, recommend, advise, offer 吸引engross, absorb, draw, attract, intoxicate, lure, entice, tempt。

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。

2010年11月21日新托福阅读考题回顾新托福阅读考题回顾考试日期2010.11.21Passage 1Title:Mass Extinction大致内容讲生物大规模灭绝的现象。

文章一开始讲了科学家们发现历史上有几次大规模灭绝的情况发生，但对于原因的假设很多。

但后来大多数科学家倾向于陨石撞击地球的说法。

由于陨石撞击地球产生巨大的灰尘遮天蔽日，地球的温度下降变冷，于是很多动物灭绝了。

后来还有几次大规模灭绝都可能与此因素有关。

但这都不是由于人类活动影响造成的。

后来人类的活动对动物大规模灭绝产生了很大的影响。

提到了人类开垦土地、捕杀猛犸象等大型动物。

文章也提到虽然环境气候变化可能是很大一部分的原因，但人类活动至少是加速了这种进程（有题）。

然后又提到了人类农业活动的影响，到哪儿动物就少了，植物和昆虫的消失都太少被记载，只有地中海地区完整的保存了史前物种的record（有题）。

再后来人类发展到今天，这种灭绝还是周期性发生，尤其是美洲和非洲的雨林湿地之类的（有题）。

Passage 2Title:Water Storage大致内容印度和美国的降雨量差不多，但是由于美国的降雨是一年四季都有的，但印度是季风气候，降雨主要集中在一两个季节，所以很缺水（有题）。

印度最早建了很多大坝，但是这种方法会使得当地气候变化，造成环境破坏，如flood，soil lost等，而且可以建造水坝的地方很少，这种方法便不怎么用了（有题）。

所以需要新的方法，下面讲了三种存水的方法：第一种方法，一个印度人发明出了water harvesting的方法。

他去到一个村庄，发现这里由于缺水很穷，于是建议当地人建储水池，储存降雨，还可以让雨水慢慢的seep到地下，于是water table就升高了，解决水短缺问题。

但他预言这会花很长时间（有题）。

这个人回去后组织了一个association，主要是去印度各地村庄提供技术guide（有题），帮助人们建储水池，这也让人们的生活慢慢富裕起来。

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Explain why this characteristic is the most important to you?2010.09.18What do you think is important for a new working environment?Describe a common cloth in your country, explain why they are interesting. (北美) Talk about a big change that recently happened in your country. 2010.10.17What kind of volunteer work are you most interested in doing?2010.10.23Describe an activity that you will do in the near future.2010.10.23Describe an important day and why it is important to you.2010.11.06 (北美)Why do you think it is hard for university students to manager time?2010.11.13Among the following three careers choose one that you want to pursue in your future: university professor, environmental expert, business man.2010.11.14 (2009.08.07)Which historical event you want to know more about?2010.11.21Describe an activity in your childhood which is fun.2010.11.27Describe an activity you tried and enjoyed recently. Explain why it was enjoyable to you. 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Use specific reasons to support your answer.2010年1月17日Do you prefer to take your cell phone always with you or not.2010年1月23日Do you want to be taught by an experienced teacher or a new teacher?2010年1月31日（重复2008年12月12日）Do you prefer to travel alone or with your family and why？2010年2月7日Would you prefer to watch a film at the cinema or at home?2010年2月21日（重复北美2008年6月28日）Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Students should always study in quiet places.Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.2010年2月27日Do you prefer driving a car or taking public transport?2010年3月6日Do you plan your free time or you do things spontaneously in your free time? Explain why.2010年3月13日prefer to go to universities or colleges in new cities or towns. Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.2010年3月27日Some people prefer to go shopping only when they need to buy something. Other people like to go shopping even they don’t have certain things to buy. Which one would you prefer?2010年4月10日Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?It is easier to be a teacher than to be a student.2010年4月24日Some people make decisions very quickly based on their immediate ideas; others think a lot before making a decision. Which do you prefer and why? 2010年5月8日Do you think children are trouble makers for their parents?2010年5月16日Which place would you like to go shopping, a large department store or a small specialty store？Why?2010年5月22日Do you prefer to be a leader or support member in a group project?北美Do you think students should take part in school activities or not?2010年6月12日Do you agree that parents should get involved when their children are choosing their university?When a college student have some questions, do you think they should ask their professor for help or just surf the internet to get the answer?2010年6月19日（北美）Do you agree or disagree with the following statement.To be successful, a person should study in the university2010年6月26日Some people prefer to play team sports, other prefer to play individual sports, which do you prefer and why?北美Do you agree or disagree with the following statement.Play computer or video games has negative influence on teenagers.2010年7月10日（北美2009年5月15日）Do you prefer to do some works or projects in one time and do each work or project at one time.2010年7月23日北美Do you prefer to carefully choose the gift which your friends like or choose whatever you like？2010年7月24日Do you prefer to celebrate your birthday with a lot of people or just a few people? 2010年8月14日Do you think a person’s personality will change when he or she grows older? 2010年8月21日Do you think children should help to do house work when are old enough? 2010年8月28日just simply get it done right away?2010年9月11日Should junk food commercials and candy commercials be banned from TV? 2010年9月12日( 重复2009年1月10日)Some people prefer reading newspapers or magazines to get news; others prefer watching television or listening to radio to get news. Which way do you prefer and why? Include details to support your explanation.2010年9月18日Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Cell phones greatly improved people’s lives.2010年10月9日Would you like to spend time with family or friends rather than alone and why? 2010年10月17日Do you agree with the statement that artists and musicians are important to the society?2010年10月22日（北美）Some people think students should study in classroom and other believe they should visit museum and zoo, which one do you like?2010年10月23日Some people think taking notes is necessary when people are having class, others don’t think taking notes is necessary. What is your opinion?2010年10月30日北美Do you agree or disagree with the following statement.The gifts made by themselves are more meaningful than those bought2010年10月31日Watch television is not a good way to use time2010年11月6日北美Some people think in the future students will have classes on the internet in stand of in building, but some thinks students will still have class in building. What do you think?2010年11月13日Do you prefer to study in a group or study by yourself.2010年11月14日Do you think you can tell a person’s personality through the clothes he or she wears?2010年11月21日When do you prefer to do your assignment, morning or evening？2010年11月27日Some people prefer to write diaries or take photos to records things they've experienced. Other's don't. What is your opinion and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.2010年11月28日Some people prefer to watch entertainment TV programs while others prefer to watch educational programs, which do you prefer? Why?2010年12月3日北美Do you agree or disagree that assignments handed in after the deadline should receive lower score.2010年12月4日than their parents did before?2010年12月11日Do you think parents should involve themselves in helping children to choose their careers?2010年12月12日（重复2009年7月25日）Do you like to travel to somewhere you have never been to or the place you have ever been to?2010年12月18日北美Do you prefer to take some courses before career decision or decide career after taking university courses?2010年12月19日Some people prefer to live in places where climate doesn’t change very much. While others prefer to live in places where climate changes with seasons. Which one do you prefer? Include reasons and details in your explanation.。

11月21日托福口语真题11月21日托福口语真题Task 1Talk about one of your special ways to study.Task 2Do you agree or disagree that it’s acceptable for students to disagree with their instructors?Task 3The university is planning to open the university gym to people off-campus due to two reasons. The first reason is that the university can charge them a monthly fee and use the money to upgrade the gym facility. And the second reason is that it won’t affect the students’ life that much. In the conversation, the woman a grees with the plan. Her first reason is that it’d necessary now for the university to upgrade the facilities because some of them are really old, this way the university doesn’t have to charge the students or the faculty. As for the second reason, she men tions that it’s a pretty small town anyway, so not a lot of people will use the gym and it won’t make too big a difference for students.Task 4In the lecture, the professor introduces the concept of generalizing which means children are able to realize that a word doesn’t only mean a specific object but also other means other objects of the same category as they grow up. He offers us an example of his own son. When he was much younger, he learnt the word ‘train’, at first his understanding of this word was pretty limited, he thought it only referred to his toy train. But as he grew up, it came to his understanding that the word ‘train’ not only refers to his toy train but also other real trains in life. That’s how the professoruses the example of his son to illustrate the concept of generalizing.11月21日托福口语真题Task 5The man’s problem is that he wants to go on a trip with his French club during spring break but he can’t afford it. There are two possible solutions for him. The first solution is to pick up some extra shifts at work. And the second solution is to sell his guitar and uses the money for the trip. If I were in his shoes, I’d go for the second solution because I don’t see the importance of his guitar in his life, it’s not like he’s going to be a musician or something, it wouldn’t hurt to sell it and use the money for the trip he really wants to take. I personally don’t recommend the other solution because he has an upcoming exam and picking up extra shifts would take up the time he’s supposed to spend on studying.Task 6In the lecture, the professor introduces two benefits of loyal customers. The first one is to spread positive information about the company. For example, there’s a guy whose car broke down, so he took it to a repair shop, he really enjoyed the service there and thought it was nice and attentive. So next time if his friend’s car broke down, he would definitely recommend this repair shop to his friend. The other benefit is that loyal customers can be helpful to the other customers. For example, the professor encountered a guy who couldn’t find books about history when she was in her favorite bookstore, so she led the guy to where all the history books were directly without troubling a shop assistant.。

1.2010.01.15=2009.05.09大陆People have a lot of ways to make friends. What do you think is a good way to make friends?2.2010.01.16=2010.01.16大陆Describe a book you haven’t read but you are interested in.3.2010.01.22Describe your favorite place to go shopping.4.2010.01.30Which one do you like the least, mystery, science fiction, or biography?5.2010.02.13Describe an activity that you like to do at school.6.2010.02.27Describe an activity that you have already known how to do, but want to do better.Describe the details of what you will do to improve it.7.2010.03.06What suggestions would you give to your friend if he wants to do better in a subject? 8.2010.03.12Are computers important (beneficial) for students. Explain why?9.2010.03.20Describe an event that you took part in and explain why everyone had a good time. 10.2010.03.27=2010.03.27大陆Many students want to improve their study records. Do you have any suggestion to them?11.2010.04.10Which one is the most important to the society, primary school teachers, nurses, and artists?12.2010.04.24=2010.04.24大陆Describe an important event that you held in a cafe or restaurant.13.2010.05.08=2010.05.08大陆Describe an assignment that you have completed before and explained what you have learnt.14.2010.05.14=2009.02.14大陆Describe something that you have learnt before.15.2010.05.22=2008.05.09北美Describe a kind of music that you don’t like and explain why.16.2010.06.12=2010.06.12大陆Describe an artist, musician or popular singer that you do not like.17.2010.06.19What suggestions would you give to a friend who is about to drop out of university or college?18.2010.06.26Explain your different study habits from other students.19.2010.07.10What suggestions would you give to a friend who is afraid of giving a presentation in front of the public.We are facing to serious environmental problems. What is the most effective method to save our planet?21.2010.08.13What suggestion would you give to a friend who is about to have an interview?22.2010.08.21If your friend suddenly receives a large sum of money, how would suggest him to spend it?23.2010.08.28What are the influences that Internet exerted on you?24.2010.09.10=2009.06.27北美=2009.06.27大陆What big event happened in your country recently?25.2010.09.11=2010.09.11大陆Which one do you prefer as a school assignment, research paper, group project or class presentation?26.2010.09.24Describe a group, organization or club you would like to join.27.2009.09.25What are the benefits that cell phones brought to people’s lives?28.2010.10.09Describe a social change in your country.29.2010.10.1630.2010.10.22Which one do you prefer as a volunteer work, working with children, cleaning up the community, or planting trees in a garden?31.2010.10.29Which period is the most difficult in one’s life, childhood, youth, or adulthood?32.2010.10.30Where would you like to do your study?33.2010.11.05=2010.06.13大陆=2009.03.14大陆=2007.12.01大陆=2006.07.15北美Describe your favorite area in your city.34.2010.11.06Why do you think it is hard for university student to manage time?35.2010.11.13=2010.11.13大陆What kind of job is the most rewarding? University professors, environmental scientists or journalists?36.2010.12.03What is the most challenging thing in university, ________, ________, or finding time to relax?37.2010.12.10Describe a decision you made. How you made that decision? How you solve the problems?38.2010.12.11=2010.12.11大陆=2007.09.15北美What are the qualities of a good neighbor?What are the benefits of having pets?Task Two1.2010.01.15=2009.05.09大陆Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to remember the past and learn things from the past.2.2010.01.16=2010.01.16大陆Some people prefer to carry a cell phone with them all the time, but others don’t, they even don’t own one. Which approach do you prefer and explain why.3.2010.01.22Do you agree or disagree with the following statement that we should learn from our ancestors?4.2010.01.30Would you prefer to travel by yourself or to travel with family?5.2010.02.13Do you think artists become famous because they were born with talents or because they worked very hard?6.2010.02.27Do you agree or disagree with the following statement that advertising has too much influence on what people buy?7.2010.03.06Would you like to buy books or to borrow books from libraries?8.2010.03.12Do you agree or disagree with the following statement that people should always tell the truth?9.2010.03.20Do you agree or disagree with the following statement that sixteen-year-olds are not mature enough to drive?10.2010.03.27=2010.03.27大陆Some people prefer to go shopping only when they need to buy something. Others like to shop even they don’t have certain things to buy. Which one do you prefer?11.2010.04.10Do you agree or disagree with the statement that people with the age of eighteen are not old enough to vote?12.2010.04.24=2010.04.24大陆Some people believe that a person needs to possess natural physical ability in order to be successful at sports. Others believe that any person can become successful at sports through hard work. Which one do you agree with?13.2010.05.08=2010.05.08大陆Do you agree or disagree with the statement that youths are burdens for parents.14.2010.05.14=2009.02.14大陆Would you prefer to do multiple tasks at a time or to work on the same task?15.2010.05.22=2008.05.09北美Some university students prefer school work, while others prefer clubs. Which one do you prefer and explain why.16.2010.06.12=2010.06.12大陆Do you agree or disagree with the statement that parents should get involved when their children are choosing their university?17.2010.06.19Do you agree or disagree with the following statement that to be successful, a person should study in the university?18.2010.06.26Do you agree or disagree with the following statement that playing computer or video games has negative influence to teenagers?19.2010.07.10Do you prefer fast food or not?20.2010.07.23Someone prefer to choose the gift which their friends like carefully, while others prefer to give gift cards instead. Which approach do you prefer and explain why.21.2010.08.13Do you agree or disagree with the following statement that wealthy people should be required to help poor people?22.2010.08.21Some people prefer to wear stylish clothes, while others don’t. Which do you prefer? 23.2010.08.28Do you agree or disagree with the statement that people have much better life style than before?24.2010.09.10=2009.06.27北美=2009.06.27大陆Do you agree or disagree with the following statement that friends influence people the most?25.2010.09.11=2010.09.11大陆Do you agree or disagree with the following statement that advertisement of junk food should be banned for the sakes of children’s health?26.2010.09.24Which one do you prefer, meeting once a week for a long lecture or meeting twice a week for a shorter class?27.2009.09.25Do you agree or disagree with the statement that students should be required to go to school before the age of sixteen?28.2010.10.09Do you think students who study in a foreign country should live in home-stay or should live with their friends?29.2010.10.1630.2010.10.22Some people think students should study in classroom and other believe they should visit museum and zoo, which one do you like?31.2010.10.29Would you like to take part in sports or like to watch others play?32.2010.10.30Would you prefer to buy gifts or to make gifts yourself?33.2010.11.05=2010.06.13大陆=2009.03.14大陆=2007.12.01大陆=2006.07.15北美When being confronted with difficult questions, do you prefer to ask instructors or to look for answers online?34.2010.11.06Some people think in the future students will have classes on the Internet instead of in classrooms. But others think that students will continue to study in a classroom. Which statement do you agree with and why?35.2010.11.13=2010.11.13大陆Some people like to study in public places where there are others around. However, other people prefer to study in places where there are few people or no people. Which do you prefer?36.2010.12.03Do you agree or disagree with the statement that homework that is turned in late should be deducted some points?37.2010.12.1038.2010.12.11=2010.12.11大陆=2007.09.15北美Do you agree or disagree with the statement that parents should decide their children’s career.39.2010.12.18Would you prefer to decide your career before going to university or after taking a few courses in university?2010年至2011年7月托福口语第二题机经汇总2010年2010年1月16 日Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important toremember the past and learn things from the past. Use specific reasons tosupport your answer.2010年1月17 日Do you prefer to take your cell phone always with you or not.2010年1月23 日Do you want to be taught by an experienced teacher or a new teacher?2010年1月31日（重复2008年12月12日）Do you prefer to travel alone or with your family and why？2010年2月7 日Would you prefer to watch a film at the cinema or at home?2010年2月21日（重复北美2008年6月28日）Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Students should always study in quiet places.Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.2010年2月27 日Do you prefer driving a car or taking public transport?2010年3月6 日Do you plan your free time or you do things spontaneously in your free time? Explain why.2010年3月13 日Some students prefer to go to universities or colleges in their hometown. Others prefer to go to universities or colleges in new cities or towns. Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.2010年3月27 日Some people prefer to go shopping only when they need to buy something. Other people like to go shopping even they don’t have certain things to buy. Which one would you prefer?2010年4月10 日Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?It is easier to be a teacher than to be a student.2010年4月24 日Some people make decisions very quickly based on their immediate ideas; others think a lot before making a decision. Which do you prefer and why? 2010年5月8 日Do you think children are trouble makers for their parents?2010年5月16 日Which place would you like to go shopping, a large department store or a small specialty store？Why?2010年5月22日Do you prefer to be a leader or support member in a group project?北美Do you think students should take part in school activities or not?2010年6月12 日Do you agree that parents should get involved when their children are choosing their university?2010年6月13 日When a college student have some questions, do you think they should ask their professor for help or just surf the internet to get the answer?2010年6月19日（北美）Do you agree or disagree with the following statement.To be successful, a person should study in the university.2010年6月26 日Some people prefer to play team sports, other prefer to play individual sports, which do you prefer and why?北美Do you agree or disagree with the following statement.Play computer or video games has negative influence on teenagers.2010年7月10日（北美2009年5月15日）Do you prefer to do some works or projects in one time and do each work or project at one time.2010年7月23日北美Do you prefer to carefully choose the gift which your friends like or choose whatever you like？2010年7月24 日Do you prefer to celebrate your birthday with a lot of people or just a few地址：广东省广州市越秀区建设六马路3-7号一建大厦5 楼邮编：510060 飞渡教育people?2010年8月14 日Do you think a person’s personality will change when he or she grows older? 2010年8月21 日Do you think children should help to do house work when are old enough?2010年8月28 日Do you think before get something done, one should make a full preparationor just simply get it done right away?2010年9月11 日Should junk food commercials and candy commercials be banned from TV? 2010年9月12日( 重复2009年1月10日)Some people prefer reading newspapers or magazines to get news; othersprefer watching television or listening to radio to get news. Which way do you prefer and why? Include details to support your explanation.2010年9月18 日Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Cell phones greatly improved people’s lives.地址：广东省广州市越秀区建设六马路3-7号一建大厦5 楼邮编：510060 飞渡教育2010年10月9 日Would you like to spend time with family or friends rather than alone andwhy?2010年10月17 日Do you agree with the statement that artists and musicians are important tothe society?2011年10月22日（北美）Some people think students should study in classroom and other believe they should visit museum and zoo, which one do you like?2010年10月23 日Some people think taking notes is necessary when people are having class, others don’t think taking notes is necessary. What is your opinion?2010年10月30日北美Do you agree or disagree with the following statement.The gifts made by themselves are more meaningful than those boughtfrom stores.2010年10月31 日Watch television is not a good way to use time2010年11月6日北美Some people think in the future students will have classes on the internet in stand of in building, but some thinks students will still have class in building. What do you think?2010年11月13 日Do you prefer to study in a group or study by yourself.2010年11月14日Do you think you can tell a person’s personality through the clothes he or she wears?2010年11月21 日When do you prefer to do your assignment, morning or evening？2010年11月27 日Some people prefer to write diaries or take photos to records things they've experienced. Other's don't. What is your opinion and why? Use specificreasons and examples to support your response.2010年11月28日Some people prefer to watch entertainment TV programs while others prefer to watch educational programs, which do you prefer? Why?2010年12月3日北美Do you agree or disagree that assignments handed in after the deadlineshould receive lower score.2010年12月4 日Do you agree or disagree: Yong people today know more about the worldevents than their parents did before?2010年12月11 日Do you think parents should involve themselves in helping children to choose their careers?2010年12月12日（重复2009年7月25日）Do you like to travel to somewhere you have never been to or the place youhave ever been to?2010年12月18日北美Do you prefer to take some courses before career decision or decide careerafter taking university courses?2010年12月19 日Some people prefer to live in places where climate doesn’t change very much. While others prefer to live in places where climate changes with seasons.地址：广东省广州市越秀区建设六马路3-7号一建大厦5 楼邮编：510060 飞渡教育Which one do you prefer? Include reasons and details in your explanation.20112011年1月8日Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:Students should do part-time job before attending college.2011年1月22日Do you prefer live music like concert or recordings of music?2011年1月30 日Do you prefer to choose hard courses with low credits or simple courses with high credits? Why?2011年2月12 日Do you prefer to learn from people and events in the past or from current events?2011年2月20 日Some people prefer to solve a challenge all by themselves. Others prefer to depend on other people's help. Which do you prefer and why? Include detailsand examples in your explanation.地址：广东省广州市越秀区建设六马路3-7号一建大厦5 楼邮编：510060 飞渡教育2011年2月26 日Do you think children should be paid to do house work or not?2011年3月12 日Which do you prefer, going to the same place for your vacation or different places and spend little time at each place for you vacation?2011年3月13日Do you think children should grow in a big city or a small place?2011年3月20 日Do you think teachers should ask students to attend regular discussion?2011年3月26 日Some people prefer to read or watch news every day, other people prefer toread or watch news regularly, which one do you prefer.2011年4月9 日Is it important to learn from ancestry?2011年4月23 日Parents are the best teachers of a child.2011年5月14 日Do you prefer to write a long essay or give a speech in frond of class for an assignment?2011年5月29 日Do you think children should learn to draw or paint?2011年6月11 日Do you like fast food or not?2011年6月19 日Advertisements have too much influence on what people buy.2011年6 月23日（完全重复2009.10.17北美）Some believe class discussion should be part of the grade. Some believe thatonly assignments should be part of the grade. Which do you agree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.2011年7月9 日Do you agree or disagree with the following statement.Watching sports programs on television is not a good use of time.2011年7月23日Do you think eating healthy foods today is more difficult than it was 40 or 50 years ago?。

下⾯是本⼈回忆的11⽉28⽇托福考试四⼤项详细机经，和需要的朋友们分享⼀下。

先说的是⼝语部分机经。

这次的⼝语部分原版重复2009年5⽉31⽇⼤陆托福考试，《⼝语真经2》的87页，⼀模⼀样的题，或许很多⼈才知道新航道的“真经”其实也并不完全是和真题⼀样，还是有些差距，或者是ETS对题⽬本⾝做了点些许改动。

1，描述你认为的好邻居的最重要品质。

2，是愿意看娱乐性电视节⽬还是教育性电视节⽬。

3，学校要建⼀个新auditorium(State Uni.)，原因是原来那个太旧了，然后学校⼈数增多，坐不下。

但是男⽣不同意这个观点，说旧的东西很重要，因为是学校⾥是⼀部分，并且从来没有看到这个auditorium坐满了，所以根本不必要扩⼤。

4，讲social referencing，定义是婴⼉对外界的做出反应并理解。

听⼒讲了两个实验，母亲拿着玩具坐在⼩孩前⾯，6个⽉的⼤的婴⼉根本不会在意母亲是不是在微笑，都继续去玩，⽽1岁⼤的孩⼦则会看到母亲微笑才去玩，⽽看到母亲不⾼兴就会回避去玩。

5，男的住到⼀个新公寓，但是因为室友经常带朋友来导致很吵⽽不能学习，⼥的给了两个⽅案，⼀个是去没有影响的地⽅，图书馆，⼀个是去和室友谈谈，说以后找固定时间带⼈来。

6，动物集体⾏动(合作)保护⾃⼰和后代不收捕⾷者影响。

⼀是⼀个什么动物，围成圈，⼩的在圈中央，⽽是⼀种鸟，⽤mobbing，很aggressive的⼀种⽅法，什么俯冲到狐狸头上啊去赶⾛捕⾷者。

这些题还有点印象，故意晚做了⼀会⼉听到前⾯的孩⼦说第⼀题，准备了⼀下，但是悲剧的是6题没有把信息讲完，时间到了还没说完，语速可能还是有点快。

新托福口语真题及答案解析托福考试中的口语部分被广大考生们视为一大难点，因此，了解和熟悉对于备考考生来说尤为重要。

本文将为大家介绍一些常见的新托福口语真题，并对一些典型的答案进行深入分析。

首先，我们来看一个常见的个人经历题目："Some people enjoy spending their free time alone, while others prefer to spend their free time with friends. Which one do you prefer, and why?"对于此类题目，考生需要提出自己的观点，并阐述原因。

下面是一个例子性的答案及解析："I prefer spending my free time with friends rather than alone. Firstly, when I am with my friends, we can share our joys and sorrows. For example, when I have a bad day at work, spending time with friends can make me feel better and forget about the stress. Secondly, being with friends can also enhance my social skills. It allows me to practice my communication and interpersonal skills, which are essentialin our daily lives. Finally, spending time with friends can create unforgettable memories. We can have interesting conversations, go on trips, and experience new things together. These memories will be cherished for a lifetime."这个答案充分表达了考生的观点，并通过具体的例子对其进行了支持。