3月14日的新托福考试结束啦~
同学们考的怎么样呢？
本次考试据学生反馈：
听力原题频出~
口语出现了很多首次出现的话题
快来看看本场托福考情回顾吧👇
01
阅读部分
P1填空题
艺术家们往往需要一个充满活力的创作社区，以便相互激发灵感。在这样的环境中，他们可以从同行那里获得反馈，大胆进行新的尝试，从而不断产生新颖的创意。因此，许多艺术家偏爱定居在风景优美的海滨小镇。例如，法国巴黎附近和美国的某些地区就曾孕育出众多著名的艺术流派。直到今天，当代艺术家依然保留着聚居的传统，因为持续的交流与反馈能够帮助他们不断提升创作水平。
communal
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peers
experiment
new
enriching
artistic
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R2
指挥家是整个乐团的灵魂，他们不仅负责把控节奏，还决定着乐曲的演绎方式与情感表达，这要求指挥家对音乐有着深刻的理解。指挥家会通过面部表情与肢体动作传递情感，在指挥过程中，这类非语言沟通尤为重要。他们手势的力度与速度都是关键信息，例如一次快速抬手，就意味着乐团需要增强音量。
为此，指挥家必须投入大量时间与乐团排练，对细节精雕细琢。他们需要就演奏中的难点保持顺畅沟通，不断尝试不同方案，以此塑造出完整统一的音响效果。这也要求指挥家深入研究乐谱，熟悉各类乐器的演奏原理及其在乐曲中的作用。
尽管指挥的呈现看似即兴，实则都经过周密严谨的准备。只有这样，才能在演出时完整传达自己的音乐理念。因此，指挥家的培养通常需要多年时间，他们既要对自己提出极高要求，也要形成独特的个人风格。
02
听力部分
T1
建筑学
津巴布韦哈拉雷的东门中心是一座集零售空间和办公空间于一体的综合建筑群。20世纪90年代初，建筑师米克·皮尔斯受邀设计这座建筑时，面临着一个巨大的挑战：如何在不使用传统空调的情况下，让所有商店和办公室保持凉爽，而且还要在经济危机期间做到这一点。能源成本很高，而进口先进空调设备又不可能。
为了解决这一难题，皮尔斯把目光投向了白蚁丘。白蚁是一种群居昆虫，生活在大型群体中。它们会在非洲大草原各处的地面上建造巨大的蚁丘。这些蚁丘是令人惊叹的结构。有些蚁丘高出地面三米，地下还延伸一到三米。地下巢室通过纵横交错的隧道网络与地上的“烟囱”相连。而整个系统就像天然的气候调节装置：暖空气上升并从顶部排出，较凉的空气则从下方流入。由泥土和黏土构成的厚墙在白天吸收热量，在夜晚释放出来。
白蚁还会通过开启和关闭通风口，以及增减泥土来扩大或封闭通道，从而精细调节气流。在炎热的日子里，它们会打开更多通风口来降温；到了夜晚，则关闭通风口以保存热量。
皮尔斯借鉴了这些原理。东门中心的墙体采用了混凝土和砖块等厚重材料，整座建筑内部还设有导管系统和可调节百叶窗，以模仿那些通风口。结果如何？这座建筑所消耗的能源远远少于传统同类建筑。
T2
音乐
文章主要介绍嘻哈音乐中的采样，即截取已有歌曲片段用于新创作。早期嘻哈采样普遍且随意，1991 年美国一法庭判例后，采样必须获得授权，受到更多限制。虽然有批评认为采样缺乏原创性，但教授认为所有艺术都有借鉴，嘻哈的创意在于选材和重新组合。最后教授提到将分析野兽男孩 1989 年大量使用采样的专辑《Paul’s Boutique》
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T4
T5
T6
03
口语部分
Listen and Repeat
第一套：常见的art gallery场景第二套：公园游览场景第三套：档案室场景
Interview
第1套：
Q1: Describe an important personal goal you have and the steps you're currently taking to achieve it. Q2: What challenges might you face along the way?
Q3: Why is this goal important for your personal growth?Q4: How will working toward this goal help you develop as a person?
*本套题目和上周3.8考察的personal goal很类似，而该主题已经考察了三次.
第2套：
Q1: Do you think exercising every day is important? Why or why not?
Q2: How often do you exercise in a typical week?
Q3: What type of exercise would you recommend to your family members?
Q4: Some people say that exercise does not need to be intense to be beneficial. Do you agree or disagree?
第3套：
Q1: How important is technology in your daily life?Q2: Have you ever felt overwhelmed by technology when using technological products?Q3: Some people think technology will replace many jobs, while others believe it will create more opportunities. What is your opinion?Q4: Some people say that relying too much on technology reduces our ability to think independently and solve problems. Do you agree or disagree?
第4套：
Q1: Do you enjoy social gatherings with friends or family? Why or why not?Q2: In your culture, what activities do people usually do during social gatherings?Q3: How can social gatherings help people build or maintain friendships?Q4: Some people prefer spending time with a few close friends, while others prefer large social events where they can meet many new people. Which do you prefer?
首次考到的social gathering话题
第5套：
Q1: Have you taken any actions to reduce your impact on the environment?Q2: Can you describe some environmental protection measures in your community or neighborhood?Q: If you had the opportunity to participate in nature or environmental activities, what would you do?Q4: Some people believe individual actions are not enough to solve environmental problems and that major changes must come from government policies. Do you agree or disagree?
首次考到的environmental protection话题
第6套：
Q1: Is music important to you? Why or why not?
Q2: How has music influenced or changed you?
Q3: Do you think children should take music classes? Why or why not?
Q4: ???
1.21的考场原题，已经是第三次出现music话题
04
写作部分
邮件写作
第一套
You are a university student who recently attended a career fair on campus. You met Ms. Anderson from a company where you are very interested in applying for an internship. You want to follow up with her about the internship program.
Write an email to Ms. Anderson. In your email, do the following:
l Reiterate your interest in the company and your intention to apply for the internship program.
l Describe your relevant skills and experiences.
l Ask for details about the application process and position.
Write as much as you can and in complete sentences.
Your Response:
To: Ms. Anderson
Subject: Inquiry About Internship Program
第二套
You recently stayed at a hotel during a campus visit. While you generally liked the room, there were some issues with the room during your stay. You need to provide feedback to the hotel manager, Ms. Thompson, and suggest improvements.
Write an email to Ms. Thompson. In your email, do the following:
- l Describe what you enjoyed about your stay.
- l Explain the issues you had with the room and stay.
- l Suggest ways that the hotel could make a guest’s stay more peaceful.
Write as much as you can and in complete sentences.
Your Response:
To: Ms. Thompson
Subject: Feedback on Hotel Stay
第三套：
旅游，咨询accommodation
第四套：
You recently attended your university’s choir concert and had a great experience. However, you left your favorite jacket behind. You need to contact the university’s lost and found department.
Write an email to the lost and found manager, Ms. Davis. In your email, do the following:
- l Explain when and where you left your jacket.
- l Describe the jacket in detail.
- l Suggest a solution for the issue.
Write as much as you can and in complete sentences.
Your Response:
To: Ms. Davis
Subject: Lost Jacket Inquiry
第五套：
You recently attended your university’s choir concert and had a great experience. However, you left your favorite jacket behind. You need to contact the university’s lost and found department.
Write an email to the lost and found manager, Ms. Davis. In your email, do the following:
- l Explain when and where you left your jacket.
- l Describe the jacket in detail.
- l Suggest a solution for the issue.
Write as much as you can and in complete sentences.
Your Response:
To: Ms. Davis
Subject: Lost Jacket Inquiry
第六套：
Topic: 买鞋， 买了之后发现有问题要换一双
学术讨论
套1：
Dr. Gupta
We've been discussing the importance of customer feedback in product development. Gathering feedback can help companies understand customer needs and improve their products. However, some argue that relying too heavily on customer feedback can stifle innovation and lead to mediocre products. What is your opinion on this?
Paul
Customer feedback is essential for product development. It helps companies understand customer needs and preference ensuring that products are tailored to the market. Feedback can guide improvements and enhance customer satisfaction.
Kelly
I believe that relying too heavily on customer feedback can stifle innovation. Companies should balance feedback with creative vision to avoid producing mediocre products. Innovation often requires taking risks and pursuing new ideas that customers may not initially recognize.
套2
Dr. Gupta
We’ve been discussing the impact of different teaching methods on student learning. Some educational experts believe that project-based learning, which involves students working on projects over an extended period, is the most effective way to learn. Do you think project-based learning is beneficial for students? Why or why not?
Paul
I believe project-based learning is highly beneficial for students. It encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Students can apply what they learn in real-world scenarios, which helps them retain information better.
Claire
In my opinion, project-based learning might not work for every student. Some students may find it challenging to manage long-term projects and prefer traditional teaching methods like lectures and exams. It’s important to have a balance of different teaching approaches.
套3
Dr. Achebe
We’ve been discussing the practice of corporate transparency, where businesses are completely transparent with their employees about their operations. Others argue that certain information should remain confidential to protect competitive advantages. Do you think corporate transparency is essential, or should some information be kept confidential? Why?
Claire
I think corporate transparency is essential. It builds trust with consumers and stakeholders and demonstrates a company’s commitment to ethical practices. Transparency can lead to greater accountability and long-term success, as customers appreciate honest and open communication.
Paul
In my opinion, certain information should be confidential to protect competitive advantages. While transparency is important, businesses need to safeguard proprietary information and strategic plans to stay competitive. Complete transparency could potentially harm a company’s position in the market.
套4
Dr. Gupta
We’ve been discussing various strategies to build brand loyalty. One effective strategy is offering personalized services and products to customers. Personalization can make customers feel valued and understood. Do you think personalization is the key to building strong brand loyalty? Why or why not?
Claire
I believe personalization is essential for building brand loyalty. When customers receive tailored services and products, they feel valued and are more likely to stick with the brand. It creates a unique customer experience that sets the brand apart from competitors.
Andrew
In my opinion, while personalization is important, it’s not the only factor in building brand loyalty. Other aspects like customer service, product quality, and pricing also play a significant role. A balanced approach is needed to maintain strong brand loyalty.
套5
Dr. Diaz
Conformity means behaving in ways that match what other in a group expect. It can influence how people dress, speak, or make choices. Some researchers believe conformity keeps society peaceful and organized. Others argue that it limits personal expression and original thinking. Think about your own experiences, what you’ve seen in school, media, or daily life. Do you believe conformity is mostly helpful or mostly harmful to individuals and society? Explain your opinion clearly.
Paul
I believe conformity helps maintain social harmony. When individuals conform to societal norms, it should reduce conflict and foster cooperation. This in turn leads to a more stable and cohesive community. I see this in my neighborhood, where everyone helps each other out.
Claire
I think conformity suppresses individuality. By always trying to fit in with the group, people may avoid expressing their own perspectives. This seems to happen in social media quite often, where posts often just sound like repetitions or echoes of others.
套6
Dr. Diaz
We’ve been discussing the impact of major historical figures on their respective societies. Some historians argue that individuals like political leaders or influential thinkers shape the course of history more than broader social and economic forces. Others believe social and economic events are the primary drivers of historical change. What do you think has a greater impact on shaping history: individual actions or broader social and economic forces? Why?
Andrew
I believe individuals and their actions have a greater impact on shaping history. Leaders and influential thinkers can inspire movements, create significant changes, and leave a lasting legacy. Their decisions and actions often alter the course of events in profound ways.
Claire
In my opinion, broader social and economic events are more significant in shaping history. While individuals can influence events, it is the underlying conditions and trends that drive major changes. These forces affect large groups of people and create the context in which individuals operate.
