口语练习册
托福口语练习册
Task 1练习题
1. Describe a leisure activity you often do in your spare time. Explain why you often do it. Please include reasons and examples to support your response. Sample Answer:
例 1:I like camping in my spare time. To do it properly, you have to stay away from everyday conveniences such as hot water, restaurants and other mod cons like that. It’s because it’s so different from normal everyday life. I mean, I really enjoy relaxing, eating and sleeping in the middle of mountains or forests. I can still remember my first night out there on my own. I loved waking up in the early hours of the morning and seeing this clear sky full of shooting stars. I remember, I jumped up and ran down to this freezing cold river for a wash. Normally, at home, I hate getting up in the morning, but out there it’s something different.
例2:I’m always happy with reading in the evenings and over weekends. I find reading relaxing. I read everything, from newspapers, magazines to novels, especially detective stories. There are a wide variety of books to choose from these days. I also like reading because it is an independent activity. I do not have to find partners to do it. I can start at any time and in any place. There is still another advantage of reading. It’s cheap. I can easily borrow books from the library and download from the internet. In other words, I don’t have to pay for reading unless I want to keep the book. Needless to say, reading is important to broaden one’s vision. I become a knowledgeable and well-informed person by reading. Reading is both a pastime and an important way of learning. By taking reading as my hobby I combine work with interest, learning with entertainment. I just love reading in a quiet, cozy room.
2. What kind of movie do you like most? Explain why you like this kind of movie. Include reasons and examples to support your response.
Sample Answer
I am a big fan of movies! So I’ll enjoy pretty much any genre of movies, independent, art, foreign, documentary, action, sci-fi, comedy movies, etc. But if I really had to pick one, it would be independent movies. I'm not really into most chick flicks and Oscar season major studio dramas that are all dependent on pomp and circumstance and are not as good as many independent movies. Oftentimes, most of the independent movies take the advantage of the fact that unlike the studio system, independent films have never been bound by its self-imposed production code, which means it usually depicts things in a bolder way that most of other types of movies are unable to adopt.
3. In your opinion,what is the most important invention in your life? Computer,
television or telephone? Use specific reasons and examples from your experience to explain your answer.
Sample Answer:
I think the most important invention in my life is the computer. I use the computer to do a lot of things such as writing and printing articles, surfing on the internet, sending e-mails to my friends as well as playing video games with friends I have never met on the internet. Every day when I come back from the office, the first thing I do is to turn on the computer to check my mails.
I can hardly imagine what my life would be like without it. I guess it would be in chaos. I would lose touch with the world. Anyway, I don’t think I would like a life without a computer because it is so important to me.
4. What are some important effects of internet on modern people’s life? Use specific details and examples to support your response?
Sample Answer:
There are some important effects of internet on modern people’s life. First, it makes life more convenient, take me as an example I can surf on the internet, send e-mails to my friends as well as play electric games with friends I have never seen on the internet. Every day when I come back from the office, the first thing I do is to switch on the computer to check my mails. After dinner I read news or play games on the internet. Whenever I want to search for certain information, say, about how to raise a puppy I will turn on the computer and log on to some searching engines. I also buy a lot of cheap second-hand things through the internet.
I can hardly imagine what my life would be like without it. I guess it would be in chaos. I would lose touch with the world. Anyway, I don’t think I would like a life without internet because it is so important to me
5. Describe a trip that you want to take most in the future. What place would you like to visit most? Explain why you would like to visit this place most. Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.
Sample Answer:
Visiting Hangzhou is the trip that I want to take most in the future because I have heard a lot about it. You know Hangzhou is a tourist city which is well known at home and
abroad. It’s situated at the south of the Chang Jiang river and on the lower reaches of the Qian Tang River. It has a mild climate with distinct seasons. January is the coldest month but the average temperature is still above zero degrees. In May and June it often rains for days or even weeks in a row.
Hangzhou is renowned for its scenic beauty. A Chinese saying goes that “as there is
paradise in heaven, so there are Suzhou and Hangzhou on the earth.” Hangzhou earned its fame because of Xihu Lake (West Lake)
6. What is the one thing that foreign tourists need to pay attention to before they visit your country? Explain why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
Sample Answer
My suggestion to first-time travelers to China would be that they try their best to live like a Chinese person and pay attention to the unwritten laws in the Chinese culture. It is understandable that one can learn things from books such as language and folklores, but there are unwritten laws that one must follow. Some things that foreigners think are
routine in their culture may be taboo in China. For example, one must look really humble and cannot look people in the eyes because it would be considered as a lack of respect. One could end up inadvertently insulting others. So, for foreign students, they should ask more if they think they cannot handle the situation.
7. What kind of clothing do you usually like to wear? Include reasons and details to support your response.
Sample Answer
I usually wear shorts and a T-shirt, and flip flops, as I hate wearing closed-toe shoes, because they hurt my feet and make me frustrated and mad. I hate wearing pants because they are just super uncomfortable and make my thighs look huge. And I hate long sleeves, because when I bend over they get shorter and it bothers me. No matter what temperature it is outside, I will still wear shorts and a short sleeved t-shirt with flip flops. People
always ask me
8. Choose one of the following natural environments and explain why you would like to live there most: mountain,forest,desert,prairie, seashore or somewhere else? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Sample Answer
If I was ever able to choose, I would say that a beach house would be my dream place to live in. Metaphysically and psychologically, water is associated with creativity and feelings and being close to the sea brings out our feelings and fosters creativity. Plus, living in a beach house or on oceanfront property has actual health benefits resulting from being near the sea. For example, sea water and sunshine are good for body and soul as sunshine is a main source of vitamin D which plays a major role in strengthening the bones and boosting the immune system.
9. Describe a piece of good news which made you feel happy. Explain why you felt happy about that news. Include reasons and examples to support your response. Sample Answer
Among all the news I heard about in the past week, the news about the fourth Twilight movie being released in July 2011 totally rocked my world! I am a 200% fan of the
original novel Twilight and I have never missed any of the movie adaptions of the book. Since I have liked the previous three movie adaptions of the books and the actors starring in them, I would be thrilled to watch and find out what the fourth part of story has to offer, and how much fun I can get from the
dramatic visual effects in the movie promised by the director. I would also like to see my idol, the leading actor in the movie. I could never get tired of staring at his muscles.
10. Describe the person to whom you would be most likely to turn for advice when you have a problem. Explain why you would turn to this person for advice? Please include details and examples in your answer.
Sample Answer:
Whenever I have problems, I will turn to my English teacher for advice. She is a very nice and considerate person. She is so experienced that she could understand our problems very well and give really good advice. I still remember that when I was
applying for college and was not sure about what major I should choose. I talked to her and asked for advice. She suggested me to follow my heart and choose one that I really enjoy. So I followed her advice and chose education as my major because I really want to be a teacher like her. Also, she is very patient when listening to our problems and good at keeping secrets. Therefore everyone in my class enjoys chatting with her when they have problems.
11. Which transportation do you think is the most enjoyable for you? It could be bicycle,automobile or train. Explain why you think this transportation is important to you. Include reasons and examples to support your response.
Sample Answer:
Well, for me, the most enjoyable and important transportation is bicycle. I live in a large campus so I could not imagine my life without a bicycle. My dorm is pretty far from my classroom and it usually takes me 20 minutes to walk there. However, it can save me more than 20 minutes if I ride to the class. Also, it could spare me time to sleep if it’s an early class. So it’s convenient to have a bicycle on campus.
What’s more, riding bicycle is a great way to work out. Nearly every weekend, my
friends and I ride our bikes around the city. We really enjoy exercising as well as seeing the great view of the city. It’s a lot of fun and keeps me in good shape.
12. While choosing a house or an apartment to live in, what is the most important characteristic you care about? Why?
Sample Answer:
The most important characteristic that I care about while choosing a house or an apartment is the price, because I don’t have much money. My family is not that rich, therefore I have to do part-time job to make money to cover my tuition and other
expenses. If the price of the house is too high, I could not afford it. What is more, I have to save money because I want to buy a computer. I don’t have one, but it will be much easier and convenient to do my homework if I have one. Therefore I need to choose a house with lower price to live in so that I could save enough money in a short time. Also, I don’t think spending a lot of money on housing is a wise decision because I spend most of the time at school and only go home to sleep. So I don't need to waste money on housing.
13. Describe one thing your families or friends helped you to do in the past. Explain how they helped you and why this thing was important to you. Include reasons and examples to support your response.
Sample Answer:
I always remember what my mother did for me when I failed the entrance examination to college. I felt like it was the end of the world. I was too sad to eat anything and kept myself in my room all day. My mother was really worried about me. Instead of blaming me for my bad performance, she encouraged me to walk out of the shadow. She said to me “this is not your only shot; you are young and still have plenty of chances. The most important thing is to pull yourself together and learn from your failures.” Finally she helped me rebuild my confidence. So I prepared for a year and got a pretty high score in the next year’s exam. If it were not for her, I wouldn’t have recovered from the failure so quickly. Her love gave me faith and hope!
14. Which do you think is the most important quality of a strong friendship: loyalty,honesty or sense of humor? Explain why? Please include details and examples in your response.
Sample Answer:
Well, I will choose sense of humor as the most important quality of a strong friendship. I like to make friends with funny people because they are good at cheering people: I have a friend named James who can tell many jokes and is really good at comforting people. Whenever I am low, he would use his sense of humor to cheer me up. Once I failed an important exam, I felt like it was the end of the world. However, he walked to me and said “Why there are so many black clouds on your face? Are you trying to forecast that tomorrow is going to rain?” After hearing this, I could not help laughing. Also, hanging out with humorous friends is a great way to relax after a long day of work. When I am tired, I usually call my humorous friends to have a drink. They could immediately fill me up with strength.
Task 2 练习题
1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? While choosing friends, people should always choose those who have different interests from their own. Include specific reasons and examples in your explanation.
Sample Answer:
I believe very strongly that while choosing friends, we should always choose those who have different interests from our own. First of all, you get to learn something new from friends who have different interests from yours. For example, during my college years, instead of spending my time with people in my own major, I made many friends from all across the campus. It was a truly mind opening experience. I found myself learning cool stuff all the time which would’ve been impossible if I wasn’t surrounded by students from other majors.
Secondly, it’s easier that way. If I was similar to one of my friends then naturally it's just harder to become closer to them. What we talk about is always the same, everything just seems to be getting nowhere... there's no spice.
2. Some people prefer to live in places where the climate doesn’t change very much all year long. Others like to live in places where climate changes with seasons. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. Sample Answer:
I prefer to live in places where the climate changes with season for the following reasons. To begin with, climate change is good for our health. For example, studies have shown that people from places where seasons change more drastically have better immune systems than others. Our bodies become better adapted and can adjust to the changes of temperature being in places like this. Secondly, life is more colorful living in such places. For example, you get to enjoy the different views from each season. In spring, the flowers bloom with a burst of many vivid colors; in summer, you get bright sun shine and it’s green everywhere; during the fall, you will be amazed by how many types of colors there are looking at the turning leafs; and all that just disappear in the winter when the snow starts to fall and what you have is a peaceful and purified white land.
3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Families, such as parents, can give the most important influence on young adults and they can help young adults a lot. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Sample Answer:
I agree that familie members such as parents can have influence on young adults and can help them a lot. First of all, parents are kids' first teachers and it’s in our nature to copy what our parents do. The child looks up to his parents from birth to set standards and norms. Often they will take what they see in their peers’ homes and talk to their parents about it at a young age before being influenced
by their friends. Secondly, the influence our parents give us last longer than we think. For example, everything that I believe is influenced by my parents. Because I am growing up learning from their opinions and believes. I know as a human that I can believe in
anything I want but I still tend to rely on the opinions that I know and are familiar to me.
4. Some people think that government should spend money on arts and culture like museums and theaters. Others don’t think so. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Sample Answer:
I believe that they should because it seems like fine art of any kind has become something that really separates social class. Art appears to be only something available to the
5. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It's easier to teach
children in primary schools than students in universities. Include reasons and details in your explanation.
Sample Answer:
It’s true that teaching children at a younger age is easier than teaching students in
universities. First of all, children are like sponges, their minds absorb new information way faster than adults. For example, when learning a new language, they learn with greater facility than adults. Secondly, unlike adults, children are less inhibited. When adults think:
6. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A university student should take some part-time jobs or summer employments to decide on a career objective after graduation. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Sample Answer:
For me, I agree with the point that a university student should take some part-time jobs or summer employments to decide on a career objective after graduation.
One reason is, choosing a career is one of the most important goals. As undergraduates, we don’t have much experience that can help us make decisions. We may dream of being a computer programmer, cuz it’s a cool job with a decent pay. But we won’t feel how hard it is until we do it.
In addition, part-time jobs are also a good chance for us to study. When we concentrate on books, we have no idea how useful knowledge is. And we
may find really practical skills and learn to acquire them.
That’s why I think we should take them.
7. Some people prefer to watch films or concerts with a group of friends. Others prefer to watch films or concerts alone. Which do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
Sample Answer:
Personally, I prefer to watch films or concerts alone.
First, we may have different tastes. Most of my friends like science fiction films, comedies and action films, while my favorite is drama, especially French films. They think it’s silly, but it’s really profound and enjoyable for me.
Another reason is, I am a typical introvert, who likes to think more than talk. I usually watch a film and keep thinking about it for the following days. But when I watch with friends, we share the comments right after the film is over. So I often feel unprepared for it.
So, I like to watch films alone.
8. Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Sample Answer:
I’d like to say that I like to do things I already do well. And there are a couple of reasons for it.
First of all, this is what I’m good at. Why not show my expertise to others? For example, my favorite subject is English. Once I have the chance of joining English competition or talking to foreign friends, I’ll seize the opportunities and give it my best shot.
Also, the rewards for doing what I’m good at can help build up my confidence. Like if I win the championship of competition, or foreign friends think I can speak good English. I feel very happy about it. And it also makes me work harder.
9. Some people prefer to get news or current information from newspaper or magazines; others prefer to get news or current information from TV or other sources. Which way do you prefer and why? Include reasons and examples in you explanation.
Sample Answer:
I would say I like newspapers and magazines better.
The main reason is, I don’t have much time for TV. But when I commute, like in a bus or on the subway, I can take out a newspaper to read. Even when I get stuck in traffic, there’s no worry about the trip being boring.
What’s more, if you like any passages or lines in a newspaper and magazine, you can read them over and over again. But that’s hard on TV. I know many people have the habit of collecting newspaper clips. It’s very enjoyable when we have our own collections.
10. Some people prefer to do shopping in large grocery stores or department stores. Others prefer to do shopping in small grocery stores. Which do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
Sample Answer:
My preference is to shop in small grocery stores.
To begin with, it saves a lot of time. You enter the store, pick what you need, pay for the goods, and step out. The whole process takes less than 2 minutes. Compared to large stores, small stores make shopping so much easier..
Another point is, usually, owners of small grocery stores are very friendly. When you shop there, they greet you warmly, smile at you, and maybe if you are lucky, you may get a discount. Although it’s not a huge amount of money, if shopping can bring a good mood, it is also a wonderful thing.
So I like the small grocery stores.
11. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Artists and musicians are important to society. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
Sample Answer:
I believe that artists and musicians are important to society. Their creations complete our life. Let's imagine a world without arts and music: people go to work, get out of work, eat, and go to bed. While with the appearance of artists and musicians, people can go to concerts, karaoke. And watch musical plays. Not only that, artists and musicians make our life beautiful. For example, when people move into a new place, what do they like to do? Decorate. What do they use to decorate? Arts. People need to figure out what color to use to paint the house, how to match the color of the furniture to that of the carpet, and even what kind of lights to use in different rooms.
12. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If a person wants to be happy, he or she should like his or her job or work. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Sample Answer:
I agree with the statement that if a person wants to be happy, he or she should like his or her job because enjoying what they do is one way to be happy. Some people always complain about their job, or the people they work with. The more they complain, the unhappier they are. So, they feel tortured even thinking about work, which makes them dread getting up early and go to work. Since, most people need to work anyway, why
don't they think about it in a different way? So, smart people would look at the bright side, like how much money they have made by working today, how much they've learned, or how many friends they've made.
13. Some people prefer to listen to or watch news every day, others prefer to listen to or watch news occasionally. Which way do you prefer and why? Include reasons and examples in you explanation.
Sample Answer:
I prefer to watch news every day since the nuclear leak happened in Japan. Watching news every day is important to help us stay healthy. Once in a while, the government reports the list of vegetables that are not eatable. For example, the government used to announce that spinach covered more radium than people could normally take. So, health conscious people stayed away from spinach for a while. On the other hand, watching
news often makes us cool in front of friends. For example, when we hang out with friends, people like to talk about the happenings in the world. If we have no idea what they are talking about, it seems like we are from Mars.
14. Some people prefer to live in big cities, while others prefer to live in the
countryside. Which do you prefer and why? Include reasons and details in your explanation
Sample Answer:
I prefer to live in big cities. It makes life easier. Living in big cities gives people more options for food, transportation, and other stuff. For example, in big cities, people are able to have food from all over the world, like sushi, Thai noodles, and Korean barbecue. When people go out, they can choose to take the subway, bus, taxi, or to drive. Life in countryside is not as diverse as that in big cities. Other than that, people who live in big cities have better access to technology. For example, whenever some new high tech products come out, such as iphone, itouch, and wifi. They go to big cities first, and then spread into countryside