2015年5月9日托福考试独立口语真题解析（新东方）

　　Task1

　　Some universities do not allow students to watch TV in the dormitories. Talk about the advantage and disadvantage of students having TV in their dorms.

　　Sample answer

　　One advantage of students having TV in their dorms is that watching TV is a good way for students to relax and be informed. Students' lives are hectic. They have a lot of schoolwork to deal with every day. So if they can watch some comedies to unwind and have a laugh, they will be less stressed out. News programs like BBC news can also keep their updated with current news events. On the other hand, however, some students might abuse their TV time and end up watching TV all day. If that's the case, their studies will be compromised.

　　Task 2

　　Which of the following can be better sources of news? Newspapers or TV?

　　Sample Answer

　　I believe TV is a better sources for news. First, TV news programs can offer the audience vivid descriptions of the news event by showing both images and sounds. For example, when you hear about Ebola in Africa, if you read from the newspaper, you can only imagine the situation; but when you watch TV and see people crying about their losses, being so sick, you have s better idea of the terrible consequences of the disease. Second, for people who don't have the time to read newspapers every morning, having the TV on and listening to the news while getting ready for work is more efficient and convenient.