Top 10 Great FPD Topics for 2012

托福真题2012年5月12日(总分：120.00，做题时间：90分钟)一、Question 1(总题数：1，分数：20.00)1.What suggestions would you make to your friend who wants to open a restaurant? Please include specific details in your explanation.（分数：20.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：(Topic: I would suggest that my friend make his restaurant unique for his customers, as well as provide only quality food and dining conditions.Reason 1: First, the restaurant should offer something that customers cannot get in other restaurants in order to have a specific customer base. Perhaps, American or European food with suitable style and decor should be considered.Reason 2: Second, the restaurant should always provide quality food and atmosphere. If a restaurant uses low quality it meats and vegetables, customers will always notice and they won't come again. Also, if the restaurant is poorly decorated or dirty, it will not attract guests to come in and eat.)解析：Alternative Wording(替换表达)Synonyms (a)unique—one-of-a-kind (b)quality—superior(c)customer base—clientele (d)low quality—inferior(e)attract—drawParaphrases 1. The top priority is to provide a unique dining experience for one's clientele, one based on the best food and ambience.2. If a restaurant tries to cut corners by providing substandard food, the customers cannot fail to notice and will never come a second time.二、Question 2(总题数：1，分数：20.00)2.Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: students who work harder will be successful later in life? Please include specific details in your explanation.（分数：20.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：(Topic: I believe that hard work usually results in success later in life, and also gives students a sense of individual pride.Reason 1: Firstly, I think the students who work the hardest in college tend to work the hardest on the job later, and these individuals are likely to be successful in the future.Reason 2: Also, working hard gives students pride. Regardless of what others may say about them, the students know if they devote 100%, they will have a stronger academic record and are more likely to be hired by future employers.)解析：Alternative Wording(替换表达)Synonyms (a)result in—yield (b)individual—personal(c)tend to—generallyParaphrases Personal pride is one of the rewards for hard work.三、Question 3(总题数：1，分数：20.00)3.A Proposal from a StudentI would like to suggest that the University of California, Riverside make swimming a required course for all present and incoming students. This advice is prompted by three reflections. To begin with, college is one of the most stressful times of life for most people. Swimming is an ideal stress-reducing activity. Older swimmers often display a significant decrease in high blood pressure. Another benefit is that swimming is perhaps the ideal exercise, giving a workout to every muscle group. Lastly, students who are relaxed and in good physical condition will increase their study efficiency.Question: The woman expresses her opinion about the proposal given by a student suggesting making swimming class a required course at the university. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.Now hear a conversation between two students.A Proposal from a StudentI would like to suggest that the University of California, Riverside make swimming a required course for all present and incoming students. This advice is prompted by three reflections. To begin with, college is one of the most stressful times of life for most people. Swimming is an ideal stress-reducing activity. Older swimmers often display a significant decrease in high blood pressure. Another benefit is that swimming is perhaps the ideal exercise, giving a workout to every muscle group. Lastly, students who are relaxed and in good physical condition will increase their study efficiency.Question: The woman expresses her opinion about the proposal given by a student suggesting making swimming class a required course at the university. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.Now hear a conversation between two students.（分数：20.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：(The letter urges that swimming should be a required course at the university because it is a good way to exercise and also relieves students' stress.The woman strongly disagrees with the suggestionFirst, she says that most students already have their preferred exercise and way to relax. This proposal is therefore unnecessary.Second, a required class is not relaxing. One cannot compel people to have fun. Plus, most students already know how to swim. Requiring them to take the swimming class is a waste of time. As such, the woman thinks this idea is misguided.)解析：[听力原文]W: What nonsense!M: Is anything wrong?W: No, I'm talking about this article in the university newspaper.M: What does it say?W: A student wants the school to require everyone to take swimming class.M: Swimming can be pretty useful. It can even save your life!W: She's only talking about how swimming is a great way to relax and exercise. But most people already have their own way to relax and to exercise. Take me, I ride a bicycle to lose weight and relax. lt's easy and I don't need to go to the pool, change clothes, get wet and cold. M: Me either! I like tennis.W: Besides, if you force people to learn swimming, how relaxed are they going to be? Having to go to a class takes all the fun out of swimming. Plus, anyway, most students already know how to swim. Why should they take the class at all? They'll learn nothing, waste their time, and probably feel more stressed out.M: True, true.Alternative Wording(替换表达)Synonyms (a)required—mandatory (b)compel—force(c)misguided—wrong-headedParaphrases 1. Most people already have their own fitness regimen and way to relax.2. Since most students are swimmers already, a required class in the subject represents a poor use of their time.四、Question 4(总题数：1，分数：20.00)4.Peak-End PhenomenonIn the psychology of memory and its reliability, one of the most important phenomena is the "peak-end" phenomenon. In simple terms, the two most important factors in how people remember an experience are its end and its peak. Namely, people tend to have the most vivid impressions about the most intense part and end segment of something they experienced. These findings suggest that memory is sometimes a poor guide in assessing the overall tenor of events. The ability to generalize tends to be overwhelmed by one or two striking moments as outlined above. Question: Using the information from the lecture, explain how the professor's memory of his vacation in Alaska demonstrates the peak-end phenomenon in the reading passage.Now hear a talk on the same subject.Peak-End PhenomenonIn the psychology of memory and its reliability, one of the most important phenomena is the "peak-end" phenomenon. In simple terms, the two most important factors in how people remember an experience are its end and its peak. Namely, people tend to have the most vivid impressions about the most intense part and end segment of something they experienced. These findings suggest that memory is sometimes a poor guide in assessing the overall tenor of events. The ability to generalize tends to be overwhelmed by one or two striking moments as outlined above. Question: Using the information from the lecture, explain how the professor's memory of his vacation in Alaska demonstrates the peak-end phenomenon in the reading passage.Now hear a talk on the same subject.（分数：20.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：(The professor illustrates the peak-end phenomenon by giving an example from his own experience in Alaska during his vacation last year.According to the lecture, the weather was cold and rainy when the professor arrived in Alaska, so everyone stayed in the hotel for about a week. Later, he and his friends went outside and saw a whale close up during a lull in the rain. The experience was unforgettable. Also, at the end of the vacation, they had a party featuring good brandy, singing, and a cozy fire. Now, the only parts of the vacation he recalls are the whale and the party. He remembers having a great time, even though most of the hours were miserable.)解析：[听力原文]M: Let's get started, shall we? Today we are going to talk about peak-end phenomenon which refers to people's memory or impressions tending to center on only the peak-and- end part of events they experienced. So let's take an example, OK?Last summer, some friends and I went up to Alaska. In the Southeast of that state it rains constantly! Really, two-hundred days of rain is considered normal. So we stayed inside and watched TV. But, after about a week of silent misery, we were out on the harbor in a boat one day. Of course, the rain had stopped. Suddenly, only about a hundred yards away, a white whale surfaced! It was huge-like a building. And it was alive! You never ever forget a sight like that.After that we all got together in the hotel lounge, opened up some bottles of old French brandy, and sang songs around the fire place. And now, if you ask me about my Alaska vacation, I clearly remember only two things: that awesome whale and that cozy party. So I tell you I had a great time, even though we spent most of the time in our rooms watching TV and complaining because it was raining.Alternative Wording(替换表达)Synonyms (a)stay in—be cooped up in (b)go outside—venture out(c)unforgettable—memorable (d)recall—look back on(e)miserable—depressingParaphrases 1. The miserable weather in Alaska confined everyone to the hotel.2. Despite the fact that most days were unpleasant, he recalls that vacation as a high point in his life.五、Question 5(总题数：1，分数：20.00)5.Question: The speaking discusses two possible solutions to the woman's problem. Describe the problem and the two solutions. Then state which of the two solutions you prefer and explain why.Question: The speaking discusses two possible solutions to the woman's problem. Describe the problem and the two solutions. Then state which of the two solutions you prefer and explain why.（分数：20.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________正确答案：(The student has just run out of a necessary color when painting a class project, which she needs to complete and submit tomorrow.Her friend offers two solutions. First, she can order the needed paint online. Or, she can drive downtown and buy the paint color.Personally speaking, I prefer the second solution.First, delivery of the online purchase will take five days. She cannot afford to wait for the paint since the project is due tomorrow.Although there will be a traffic jam downtown, she can still get the color to complete her project and—maybe-submit it on time. It is better to do anything rather than sit at home complaining.) 解析：[听力原文]W: Ohhhhhh!M: What's wrong, Lisa?W: I just ran out of the Pyrrole Red I need to finish the painting project for my Art class. M: What's Pyrrole Red?W: It's a color of paint.M: Sorry, I am not an artist. So why don't you get some more?W: There's no time! This painting is due tomorrow morning.M: Let me see. You can just order more online.W: Ordering is instant. But I tried and the online store said that the transportation will take five days. That's way too late!M: Look, you have a car. Why not drive downtown and buy a bottle?W: There's no time! Traffic starts getting bad every afternoon after about two. I'd be lucky to get home before seven. I'm too busy with the painting to waste that much time.M: But you have to do something to get the color.Alternative Wording(替换表达)Synonyms (a)run out of—use up (b)color—tint, hue, shade(c)project—assignmentParaphrases The traffic jam might be a problem; the likelihood is that she can turn in her work on time.六、Question 6(总题数：1，分数：20.00)6.Question: Using points and examples from the talk, explain the two kinds of seasonal molting that enables animals to adapt to different conditions.Question: Using points and examples from the talk, explain the two kinds of seasonal molting that enables animals to adapt to different conditions.（分数：20.00）__________________________________________________________________________________________ 正确答案：(According to the lecture, there are two main reasons for animals to molt: to deal with changes in the temperature and to avoid being seen by predators.The professor gives an example of the hare. Hares have heavy fur in winter and light fur in summer. This helps them deal with the cold and the heat respectively.Also, in winter, the hare's fur turns white; in summer it turns brown. Both shades permit the animal to hide from the predators because the color of hare's fur blends in with the main colors of the seasonal environment and so predators cannot see it.)解析：[听力原文]W: Today, we'll touch on molting before opening the discussion of animal courtship. Molting, as I'm sure you know, involves an animal shedding its hair or feathers. Why do they do this? There are two main reasons. One has to do with the seasonal changes in temperature; the other with the environment and the animals need not be seen in order to protect them from predators. Let's look at the hare-the wild rabbit.Hares, and many mammals in temperate climates, grow a heavy coat of fur in the late autumn. This fur then keeps the animal warm throughout the cold winter. When the weather turns warm in the spring, the animal then sheds this fur for a light summer.Notice too, that the hare's coat also serves to protect it from predators. In the winter, the hare's fur is white. This helps prevent it from being seen when there is snow. Then in the summer its fur turns dull brown. And in the forests and fields, the fur again makes it hard for predators and hunters to see the animal. lf the hare does not move, it's actually possible for it to stand just a few feet away and not even being seen.So there we have a prime example of molting serving both to help the animal deal with temperature fluctuations and hide from predators. Are there any questions before we move on?Alternative Wording(替换表达)Synonyms (a)molt—shed hair or feathers (b)avoid—escape(c)brown—dun (d)predators—hunters(e)main—predominantParaphrases 1. The lecture informs us that the two reasons animals molt are to adapt to seasonal climatic variations and to escape the notice of their enemies.2. Both shades act as camouflage, concealing the hare from its enemies.。

以下内容版权归粉叶猪所有，转载请注明TPO 01 –Listening PartSection 1Conversation（场景归类——图书馆）NarratorListen to part of a conversation between astudent and a librarian.StudentHi, um…, I really hope you canhelp me.LibrarianThat‟s why I‟m here. What can I do for you?Student（1）I‟m supposed to do a literature review formy psychology course, but um… havinga hard time finding articles. I don‟t even know where to start looking.LibrarianYou said this is for your psychologycourse, right? So your focus is on …StudentDream Interpretation.LibrarianWell, you have a focus, so that‟salready a good start. Hmmm… well, there‟re a few things… oh,wait… Have you checked to see if your professor put any materialfor you to look at on reserve?StudentAha, that‟s one thing I did know to do. I just copied an article, but I still need three more on my topicfrom three different journals.LibrarianLet‟s get you going onlooking for those then. We have printed versions oftwenty psychology journals in the Reference Section. These are the onespublished within the last year. Then I think about it…there‟s a journal named Sleep and Dream.StudentOh, yeah, the article I just copied is fromthat journal, so I‟vegot to look at other sources.Librarian（2）Ok, actually, most of our materials are available electronicallynow. You can accesspsychology databases or electronic journals and articles through the library‟s computers,and if you want to search by title with the word …dream‟ for example, just type it in and all the articles with “dream” in the title will come up onthe screen.StudentCool, that‟s great! Too bad I cannotdo this from home.Librarian（5）But you can. All of the library‟s databasesand electronic sources can be accessed through any computer connected to theuniversity network.StudentReall y?!I can‟t believe I didn’t know that. It still sounds like it‟s goingto take a while though, you know, going through allof that information, all of those sources.LibrarianMaybe, but you already narrow your searchdown to articles on Dream Interpretation, so it shouldn‟t betoo bad. （3）And you probably notice that there‟s an abstract or summary at the top ofthefirst page of the article you copied. When you go into the databases andelectronic sources, you have the option to display the abstracts on the computer screen, skimmingthose to decide whether or not you want to read thewhole article should cut down some time.StudentRight, abstracts! They‟lldefinitely make the project more durable. （4）I guess Ishould try out the electronic search while I‟m stillhere then, you kno w, just in case.LibrarianSure, er… that computer‟s free over there, and I‟ll be here tillfive this afternoon.StudentThanks, I feel a lot better about this assignment now.词汇：journal n. 日报；杂志version n. 版本database n. 数据库abstract n. 摘要skim v. 浏览assignment n. 任务；作业durable adj. 耐用的；持久的题目：1Why does the student go to see the librarian？解析：注意but后面的内容，他是要找一些资料为了做a literature review，同义替换为 a class paper答案：To ask about how to look forresources for a class paper2What does the librarian say about theavailability of journals and articles？解析：细节题，定位journals and articles，原文中说可以从the library‟scomputers获得，同义替换为in an electronic format答案：Most of them are accessible inan electronic format3 What does the librarian suggest the studentshould do to save time？解析：细节题，题目中save time同义替换原文中cut down some time，原文中skimming these （summaries and abstracts）同义替换为read the summaries答案：Read the summaries of the articlesfirst4What can be inferred about why the womandecides to use the computer in the library？解析：推断题，原文中她说just in case，可推断她可能需要管理员的帮助。

Topics1.What is your ideal job in future? Why?2.How do you spend your weekend?3.How to make new friends?4.What kind of shopping do you like?5.Describe an interesting culture. Talk about a kind of traditional building in your country6. True friendship7. Your idea on environmental protection8. The importance of recycling9. Is money equal to success?10. Do not put off until tomorrow what you can do today?11. The role of the Internet for college students12. My views on TV pop shows like “Super Girls” and “Happy Boys”13. Smoking should be banned in public places.14. How to balance study and a part-time job?15. The impact of economic development on the environment16. The role of information technology in China17. Honesty is the best policy.18. Challenges faced by Chinese college students19. It's necessary to say “NO” sometimes.20. The effects of TV advertising21. Dreams CAN come true.22. Yao Ming's influence on Chinese society23. It is better to give than to receive.24. The importance of knowing oneself25. Should college students be allowed to live off campus?26. If I were a billionaire, …27. If I could start my college life again, …28. Better late than ever.29. Do you think it is important to support minority cultures?30. We should pay attention to the mental health of college students?31. Experience is the best teacher.32. A person who has influenced my life33. How to get along with people from different cultures34. Tourism and the environment35. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.36. Rome was not built in a day.37. How to solve China's transport problems?38. Globalization: challenges and opportunities for China's younger generation39. Is it good to start learning a foreign language at an early age?40. The present generation has done well; the next generation will do better.41. How universities can better serve society.42. Going to college is not the only road to success.。