2016年12月17日托福独立口语预测_第5页

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　　Some people think wearing fashionable clothes is important, while others not. Which do you agree with and why? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

　　Well, I think wearing fashionable is the least important. Some of the fashionable outfit are totally ridiculous and also fashion dates easily. There are important reasons not following fashion, for me, I am overwhelmed by different kinds of assignment like presentations, problem sets, papers and sometime they have to stay up late to cram for exams. Actually, following the fashion can be very time consuming. Additionally, it costs of a lot of money. For example, a designer outfit can you as much as a few hundred dollar, and I just cannot afford that.

　　2

　　When learning to use a new product, some people prefer to read the instruction manual. Others prefer to figure out how to use the product on their own. Which do you prefer and why? Give details and examples to support your response.

　　Well, I think it really depends on the nature of the product. For example, if the product is a computer, a camera or a smart phone, I think it is a good idea to read the instruction manual and follow the instructions. These kinds of high tech gadgets are fairly complicated to operate and without proper knowledge, one might not even know how to get it function right. On the other hand, for products like vacuum cleaner, can opener, or a rice pot, I think it is okay not to read the manual since these kind of products are easy to operate.

　　3

　　Which of the following types of book you do not enjoy, science fiction, biography, or history book? Explain why you do not enjoy it.

　　Personally, I prefer to read science fictions. Generally speaking, the plot line is very interesting and when I read a sci-fi, I find time irrelevant and I totally forget about the time. I tune everything out around me and am so attracted in the storyline and I feel tied up to the character in the novel. I feel like the characters in the novel connect to me so much that nothing could hold me back from reading it until I finish the novel. On the other hand, history books can be very boring to read, you know, there are just figures, dates, and certain places. I just find it hard for me to concentrate when reading history books.

　　4

　　Which of the following three do you think is the most important for a great working environment? Friendly coworkers, flexible hours or a helpful boss?

　　Personally, I think friendly coworkers are the most important factor for a great working environment. In a professional setting, one needs to cooperate with others in order to finish a task. For instance, the technician need to work together with the salesperson so that he can make some changes to the product, making sure the product is user friendly to customers. Therefore, it is really crucial to work with people who are friendly and easygoing. Additionally, friendly coworkers tend to provide timely assistance and relevant training to you when you are in trouble handling daily business operation.

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　　Nowadays, 'quiet cars' can be found on trains, in which people are forbidden to use their cell phones, computers, or talk loudly. What is your opinion about this policy?

　　Personally， I think it is a very good policy. First off, trains are a public place that belongs to every tax payer. People tend to read books, watch video on their tablets, or even read newspapers. Moreover, taking the train can be really appealing, one can enjoy the beautiful view outside of the window. All you have to do is just to sit back and relax while appreciating the beautiful scenery. It doesn’t matter what the passengers want to do on train, most of them need a quiet and peaceful atmosphere, therefore, it is essential to provide quiet cars for passengers and those who want to chit chat with one another are free to choose non-quiet cars to talk.

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　　Some people prefer to wash dishes by a dish washer. Others prefer to wash dishes by hands. Which do you prefer and why?

　　Personally, I prefer to wash dishes by the dish washer. First off, washing dishes by hand can be very time-consuming, as a college student, budgeting my time effectively is a top priority, you know I can use the time saved to concentrate on study like, prepare for exams, do presentations, do group projects, and stuff. Obviously, washing dishes by a dish washer can help me to save time. Additionally, dish washer is very user-friendly, one can just put the dirty dished in the dish washer and squeeze some detergent and turn on the button and then the machine will take care of it. It is very efficient to get rid of stains, leftover, and even spaghetti sauce.

　　7

　　Which do you prefer? Card game or computer game? Please include specific reasons and details in your response.

　　Personally, I prefer card games. To begin with, it is more interactive, someone is around when you are playing the card game, and actually it is a great to spend quality time with friends and family members. It bring me and friends closer, it helps me to bond with them. However, lots of people got addicted to computer games and end up wasting their previous time, and sitting in front of the computer all day alone can jeopardize your health and your eyesight.

　　8

　　Which of the following volunteer work would you choose and why?

　　(1) Working as a home tutor

　　(2) Helping adults to read

　　(3) Providing transportation for elder people

　　Personally, I would like to work as a home tutor for the following reasons. First off, I am a fairly good student in school and I am sure with my solid background in academics I can help kids a lot, like finish their homework, teach them basics in math and science and stuff like that. Additionally, helping the kids to better cope with school and school work can be very rewarding to me. Actually, some kids are struggling with their schoolwork and some of them are not confident when it comes to school. By working as a home tutor, I am sure my first hand experience will be useful to them and I will get a strong sense of achievement if I can help kids to deal with school issues.

　　9

　　Do you prefer to live alone or live with others.

　　Personally, I prefer to live alone. Actually, I am a very private person, most of the time, I keep things to myself. I would get distracted if I chose to live with others who I might not be familiar with. Actually, I am highly efficient when I do things without the disturbance of others, like when I study I feel more comfortable when nobody is around me. Plus, someone you are living with might have totally different habits and schedule when it comes to when to study or sleep or even watch TV. It would be really disruptive when one wants to study while the other prefers to watch TV.

　　10

　　If your friend has unexpectedly received a large amount of money, what would you suggest him/her to do with the money and why? Please include details and examples in your explanation.

　　Personally, I would advice my friend to make some wise investment, to begin with, the inflation in my home country is pretty serious, it doesn't make any sense to deposit the money in the bank. He should invest the money into buying some gold, real estate, cuz the real estate in my country maintains such a strong momentum, I bet he can make more money out of this. Additionally, he can also invest the money to assist lots of start-ups, and he should invest in several start-ups in different industries so as to avoid risk.

　　11

　　Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Happiness comes when we help others rather than ourselves? Explain why. Please include details and examples in your explanation.

　　Personally, I totally agree with this idea and happiness does come when we give others a helping hand. To begin with, sometimes, we can become very good friends after helping each other out, and by making friends with new people we will be better connected. Actually, research shows that people are generally happier if they are better connected with others. Additionally, one can get a strong sense of achievement when helping others out, and people should be compassionate about others instead of just thinking about themselves, otherwise they are too selfish, and selfish people are not happy.

　　12

　　Your friend is always late for group events, what suggestions do you have for him?

　　I would have he following suggestions, first off, he should plan things ahead and do things as early as possible. For example, if you have an appointment with a friend, try to be 10 or 15 minutes early and use the time for a specific activity, such as writing notes to people, reading a novel, or catching up with friends on the phone. This strategy can help convert dreaded wait time into time that is productive and pleasurable, and this gives one an incentive to be on time.

　　13

　　Some people prefer to make detailed plans for the future. Others prefer to concentrate on present things and don't make any plans at all. Which way do you prefer? Please use specific reasons to support your answer.

　　Well, personally, I prefer to make plans about things in life. To begin with, if I don't make plans ahead of time, there will be obvious drawbacks. It might throw me off my tight schedule, you know, as a college student, sometimes, I am overwhelmed with all kinds of assignment, like presentations, group projects and stuff. Additionally, if I don't make a plan, things might not work in a way I want it to be. For example, if I just randomly decide to travel together with my friends without careful planning, we might not even have a hotel to live in since it might be booked out. So, we'd better make a plan, book the hotel and figure out the itinerary.

　　14

　　Describe a character in a book, film, or poem, explain why you like him or her. Please use specific details.

　　I would like to talk about the main character in movie Forest Gump. Actually, the movie stars Tom hanks. This movies won many Oscar awards and it is regarded as one of the greatest movies of all times. Forest Gump is a simple minded person, and he only got an IQ of 75, which is way below average. Despite of the setback, he is actually a very optimistic person, as can be show in the catchphrase, My momma always said life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get. The movie depicts a period span 30 years, and in these many years, Forest Gump achieved fame and financial success, of course, it is not possible for him to achieve that without his determination, willpower and perseverance.

　　9

　　What kind of job will you choose? To choose a job through which you can get a lot of money or to choose a job through which you can get great personal satisfaction? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

　　Personally, I prefer to take a job that gives me great personal satisfaction. Money is not the most important motivation for me even though I need to pay my utility bills and all other living expenses. Cuz, one has to work on a profession for a few decades before retirement, a job with high salary might not be the one you really like. One might suffer from constant depression and pressure doing that kind of job and it will be detrimental to both their physical and psychology healthiness. The truth is that one get bored and fed up with the job if your greatest motivation is money, after all, the experience is more valuable than salary.

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　　Some people prefer to live in places where climate does not change very much, while others prefer to live in places where climate changes with seasons. Which one do you prefer? Why?

　　Personally, I like to live in a place where there are distinctive seasons, cuz I enjoy the characteristics of every single season, it will be really boring just living in the same season without any change. In spring, the weather is mild, I got to enjoy the breeze when I do some jogging, it is warm enough and not being sickly hot, and in fall, the landscaping is beautiful with the colorful leaves. If you ever got a chance to pass a farm with peaches trees and tomatoes, you can smell the freshness of the fruit, plus, I can get a chance to enjoy the snow during winter, like do some snow skiing, and stuff, that will be great fun.

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　　Your friend has to work a lot. Please suggest a hobby him to help him spend his weekend in a more delightful way. Explain why. Please include details and examples in your explanation.

　　Personally, I suggest him or her play group sports, cuz there are actually lots of benefits, to begin with, one can stretch his or her body, and that is very good to one's cardio vascular system, and it is a great way to relax and have fun. By playing sports, one can develop the coordination of different parts of the body and be athletic. Additionally, one can socialize with their peers and make new friends. One can also learn the importance of cooperation and responsibility when playing team sports, they can struggle together for a common goal.