1月17日&18日托福考情预测
独立口语预测
1. Some students prefer to regularly review notes, while others like to review their notes just before the tests. What do you prefer? Explain why.
2. Some people prefer to organize parties or events, while others prefer to participate them. Which one do you prefer?
3. Some people like to purchase the product they like as soon as it is available, while some prefer to wait until the price of the product becomes more affordable. Which do you prefer?
4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should discourage their children from pursuing careers in competitive fields where success is not likely, such as professional sports or entertainment.
5. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is generally beneficial for boys and girls to attend separate schools.
6. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: if a coworker violated company policy, we should report it to the supervisor.
7. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should encourage their children to become popular and well-liked at school. Explain why.
8. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Schools should teach as much world history as the history of their own countries.
9. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People from ordinary or even poor families can be really good government leaders. Why or why not?
10. Some people think that risk-taking activities such as rock climbing and skydiving require a lot of bravery, while others consider these activities foolish. What do you think?
11. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement ： Instead of requiring elementary school students to do experiments themselves, schools should only allow them to watch experiments demonstrated by their teachers?
12. Previous generations spent time playing board games or card games with family and friends. Nowadays, many young people prefer to play games on their computers and phones. Which do you think is better and why? Use details and examples in your response.
13. It is the policy of many universities that parents of university students cannot have access to their child's grades without their permission. Do you agree or disagree with this policy?
14. Some people prefer to celebrate special occasions like birthdays with large gatherings and parties. Others prefer to celebrate quietly with only a few people at such occasions. Which do you prefer?
15. Do you think it is a good idea for people to improve their looks through plastic surgery?
16. Your university is considering a policy in which professors would only be eligible for promotions and salary increases if they receive positive evaluations from students regarding their teaching. Do you agree with this policy? Use specific examples and details to explain why or why not.
17. Some professors answer students’ questions at the end of a lecture, while other professors prefer to answer questions in the middle of the lecture when they come up. Which approach is better and why?
18. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement ：It is more difficult for people to save money than their grandparents when they were young?
19. When giving feedback to students, some teachers would like to talk to their students in person while other teachers would give written comments to students. Which do you think is better?
20. Some people enjoy travelling to a new place, while others feel stressed to do this or dislike it. Which do you prefer
PART-02
学术讨论预测
1. Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
In your response, you should do the following.
Express and support your opinion.
Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
Doctor Achebe:
This week's course material will focus on scientific discoveries. While scientific researchers usually prefer to share what they learn with other scientists, many businesses and governments keep certain scientific discoveries secret. Some people believe that all scientific findings should be shared freely among scientists all around the world and that governments and businesses should not keep any discoveries secret. What do you believe and why?
Kelly
I don't think all discoveries should be shared, Businesses. for example, often spend a lot of money on scientific research in order to make a discovery that can lead to profit. Even if that discovery benefits everyone, the business has a right to keep the discovery secret so that it can develop a profitable product from the research.
Andrew
Sharing knowledge is crucially important to most scientists. Scientists usually publish the details of their discoveries in scientific journals, which means that everyone car see what the scientists have accomplished. Being recognized as the person who made a discovery is the biggest reward for any scientist. When scientists keep their discoveries secret, they lose that recognition. That is very unsatisfying.
2. Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
In your response, you should do the following.
Express and support your opinion.
Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
Dr. Achebe
This week in class, we are discussing how concern about the environment is affecting consumer behavior. One recent trend in some countries is that consumers are trying to reuse products and materials as much as possible; for example, by buying used clothing or a used car instead of a new one. In your posts, I want you to discuss either an advantage or a disadvantage of buying used or recycled products as opposed to new ones.
Kelly
Besides the benefits to the environment, one advantage is that many vintage,previously owned products, have more charm. For example, old furniture has a lot of character and history, and it always makes a room more interesting.People can even make furniture from reclaimed materials, like making a table from an old wooden door, which always looks unique.
Andrew
Buying used products has its drawbacks. New products are backed by the company that made them. If you buy a new washing machine and it does notwork properly, the company will replace or repair it. If you buy something used and it breaks, it's your responsibility to fix it and the parts are not always available.
3. Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
In your response, you should do the following.
Express and support your opinion.
Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
Dr. Achebe
In our upcoming lesson, we will explore the evolution of public health and its impact on the well-being of individuals. Considering the significant progress we've made in healthcare and nutrition, as well as the ongoing challenges such as sedentary lifestyles and stress, I'd like you to reflect on the following question: Do you believe that people are generally healthier now than they were in the past? Why or why not?
Paul:
I believe that people are generally healthier today than they were in the past, and the advancements in medical care play a significant role in longer life expectancy. With the development of new drugs and treatments, we're able to combat illnesses that were once fatal, such as various forms of cancer and heart diseases.
Claire:
While it's true that we've made incredible strides in healthcare and nutrition, the lifestyle-related health issues we face today were less common in the past. It's not just about medical advancements; it's about how we live our lives day to day. The quality of life is being compromised by our poor eating and exercise habits.
4. Your professor is teaching a class on business. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
In your response, you should do the following.
Express and support your opinion.
Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
Dr. Diaz
Today, we will be discussing a company's hiring strategies. When hiring new employees, recruiters usually review resumes to learn about candidates. However, with social media becoming popular, some companies are trying new ways to find out more about candidates. Recruiters view what candidates post on social media, like Twitter, to see their personality and skills. This helps to see if they match with the company's culture and job requirements. Do you believe that checking a candidate's social media is a fair and effective way to evaluate if someone is right for the company? Why or why not?
Andrew
This approach is fresh and interesting, but it has its drawbacks. Some candidates are super active on social media, while others rarely share anything. So, just looking at their online profiles might not give recruiters the whole story of what they're really like.
Claire
I don't think this is a great idea. What people share on their personal social media might not be related to their professional abilities or work ethics. Things like photos they've posted or comments they've made don't really help recruiters judge if they're suitable for the company.
5. Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
In your response, you should do the following.
Express and support your opinion.
Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
Dr. Achebe
This week, we are discussing the social psychology of sports. We have learned that sports often have positive psychological effects on athletes, such as the members of sports teams. But how can we describe their effects on other groups of people, such as sports enthusiasts or sports fans? Consider the following question: when people spend a lot of time watching sports or following their favorite team, does it have a negative effect on their lives? Why or why not?
Claire
I agree that focusing on sports too much can have negative impacts. For example, some people who like watching sports on television have few other interests. In fact, it seems like watching sports is all they're interested in. I sometimes find such people annoying because they care too much about things that don't matter.
Paul
I am not sure what we mean by spending "a lot of time" following sports. But following sports has helped me in life. When I first met one of my best friends, Daphne, I started a conversation with her by saying something about a sports team I liked. Then we moved to other topics, but sports were a great conservation-starter.
6. Your professor is teaching a class on education. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
In your response, you should do the following.
Express and support your opinion.
Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
Dr. Diaz
Some educators think that in our global, tech-oriented world, students need to focus on nonfiction texts, such as news stories, technical manuals, or other informational materials. They say that reading poetry, novels, and short stories is not the optimal use of the limited time that students have in the classroom. How do you view this approach to education? Should schools limit the teaching of fictional texts in favor of teaching more practical, nonfiction texts?
Andrew
Education has to evolve. Nowadays there's an enormous amount of economic and political data freely available online. It's important that students can evaluate this information to understand local and world events in order to be good citizens. Reading fiction is a wonderful hobby but school should prepare students for adult life and its responsibilities.
Claire
I spent a lot of class time in high school analyzing literature. I'm studying to bean engineer, so l admit that reading fiction in school was not directly applicable to my future occupation, but it did instill in me a love of reading, which is very valuable. I feel better equipped now to understand all sorts of written material.
7. Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
In your response, you should do the following.
Express and support your opinion.
Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
Dr Diaz
While owning lots of consumer products is believed to increase the quality of life these products can also impose responsibilities on those who own them. For example electronic devices, appliances, and vehicles require constant attention and regular maintenance. Possessions also need to be stored and organized, taking uptime and space. For these reasons some people argue that having many possessions can actually decrease the quality of life. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
Claire
I totally agree that an excess of possessions can drag down our quality of life. just think about the time we spend organizing closets or garages. I spend hours every month sorting and storing clothes in my closet. This clutter and the time it takes to manage it can become overwhelming and detract from enjoying life.
Paul
Just the thought of having to constantly worry about my gadgets, or even my car, needing maintenance gives me anxiety. It Is like adding extra homework to life. Life often requires owning many things, but personally, l hate having to take care of them all or worry about them getting damaged or lost.
8. Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor's question.
In your response, you should do the following.
Express and support your opinion.
Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
Dr. Achebe
Over the next few weeks, we'll begin discussing communication strategies in the workplace. These days there are many options for workplace communications. Sometimes people choose to communicate in writing through email or through messaging apps, while at other times they prefer talking to others face-to-face or by phone. What is the most important factor to consider when deciding whether to communicate in writing or by speaking in the workplace? Why?
Kelly
I think privacy is the biggest factor in choosing to communicate in writing or speaking at work. If it's personal or confidential, it's better to email or message instead of talking out loud where everyone can hear. My dad always emails his boss private stuff rather than discussing it in the open office. Written communication lets you control who sees what you say.
Andrew
I think the main factor in deciding to speak or write at work is how well you know someone. If you don't know a coworker that well, randomly showing up in their office to chat can interrupt their workflow. It's better to email new coworkers at first until you build more of a rapport. Once you're more familiar with each other, face-to-face talks are easier and less disruptive.
PART-03
词汇预测
