第四題 : academic course topic 學術問題
思考步驟
(Reading—listening--speaking):lecture-based, academic topic. 。
此題型主題是熟悉的背景詞彙。
重點說明：
1. 熟悉常考得的背景的academic學術的詞彙:
ex: life science, physical science and thehumanities.P.S. 只須背此類單字
2. 閱讀文章：通常是閱讀部分的解決定義或說明 .P.S.可自文章中得知
3. 聽力文章：以閱讀的核心內容為出發起點。
ex: 擴展事例，舉反例，運用閱讀文章中的概念由主要的重點和舉例說明構成。
P.S在記筆記的時候，一定要記住這兩點重點。
舉例說明在家或課堂練習方法
閱讀記筆記的方法：
（1）首先記住閱讀文章的題目！
（2）按照邏輯如上敘述，記錄文章關鍵點而非細枝末節（主要是名詞）
閱讀筆記如下：
ex: 題目為 Animal ~( 相關題型 )
Animal domestication(再次出現就用AD表示)
Agricultural work and transportation→×easily dome-ed
不要寫出全文,時間來不急
截取聽力內容：
筆記方法和前面有點出入，聽的過程中牢記下列四點：
1、 topic主題
2、 major points分論點或者主要觀點
3、 examples and figures例子和數據
4、 signal words or transitions信號詞,判斷邏輯關係
模版：
第一小段落
The reading passage gives the definition of……(關鍵的抽像詞)
the reading passage describes the phenomenon / the problem/theprocess……(關鍵的抽像詞)
The reading passage introduces a conception……(關鍵的抽像詞)
請自文章中截錄,約20秒
第二小段落
In the listening passage, the professor gives a talk on ___主題______.First, he brings up the fact that _____聽力重點一Furthermore hegoes on to further explain that _聽力重點二 By these means, he proves that ___聽力的結論____________.
除非以知教授所描述的為眾所皆知的事實, 否則建議用轉述語氣
Pinky: 仔細聽,馬上輪到你了! MiMi:好緊張哦!讓我想再一下啦!
2010年11月25日 星期四
新托福 iBT口語黃金 80題 ~ 感謝黃思涵Helen提供
新托福 iBT口語黃金 80題 ~ 感謝黃思涵Helen提供
1. Describe a book that you believe is the most useful to you. Please explain the reason and include specific examples and details in your explanation.
2. Which of the following statements do your agree with? Please give specific reasons for your opinion. Some believe that TV programs have a positive influence on modern society. Others, however, think that the influence of TV programs is negative.
3. Describe the most important decision that you have made in your life. Why was it important to you? Use specific examples and details to support your explanation.
4. Some people believe that the high school should teach music and art as other basic science. Some people think that providing music and art education for high school students is not necessary. What is your opinion and why?
5.What do you do in your spare time? Please include specific details in your statement.
6. Some people think that it’s necessary to prohibit people from using phone calls in some places. Others believe that it’s inconvenient if phone calls are forbidden in some places. Which opinion do you prefer? Explain why. Your statement should include specific examples and details.
7. Deribe a celebration or moment which has made a deep impression on you. Please explain the impression and include specific examples and details in you explanation.
8. Which of the following acts have more influence on you, newspaper, TV, or teachers? Explain the reason with specific details.
9. Describe a social or politics celebration event in your culture. Specific examples and details are necessary in your statement.
10. Wether the government should assist to build museum and theater? Give your opinion and include specific examples and details in your explanation.
11. Describe a place that you like best in your city. Please state why you like it with specific examples and details.
12.When you are together with your friends, which place would you like to go? Explain why.
13Do you like to eat at home or at the restaurant? Which do you prefer and explain the reason.
14 Describe a public area that you visit frequently. Please state why you visit it frequently and include specific examples and details in your explanation.
15 Some students prefer to choose universities located in big cities. Others would like to study in universities located in small towns. Please state your opinion and explain why.
16 Usually, novels, magazines and poetry are considered the three major forms of literature. Which one do you prefer and explain why you prefer this literature form. Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
17 Some students tend to live alone, while others may want to share their rooms with their roommates. Which way of living do you think is better for students and why?
18 When you are together with your friends, which place do you prefer to eat, the restaurant, café or at home? Use specific examples to support your statement.
19 Some believe that computer have improved our lives while others think computers have caused a variety of problems. Which do you prefer? Please give your opinion and include specific examples and details.
20Describe the characteristics of a good teacher. Please state with specific examples and details.
Some people prefer to work in the offices. Others would like to take the work to home. Which do you prefer and explain why.
21. Who is the person you admire the most? Please give specific details and examples in your explanation.
22. Some people believe that higher education is for all students. Other people believe that higher education is only suitable for certain students. Which opinion do you think is better and why?
23. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Please give specific reasons for your opinion. Parents should restrict the TV programs that are watched by their kids instead of letting the kids watch TV programs freely.
24. Describe the most efficient transportation in your country. Please state your reason and include specific examples and details in your explanation.
25. Describe one of the most important inventions in recent 100 years. Explain why it is so important. Your explanation should include specific examples and details.
26. Some believe that in comparison with those never attended college, people attended college will be more successful in career. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Please give specific reasons for your opinion.
27. Describe the characteristics of friends, use specific examples to support your statement.
28. Someone suggests school to cut the Recycling. Do you agree or disagree with this suggestion, explain why.
29. To be a leader or a follower, which do you prefer? Please give your opinion with specific examples and details.
30. Which one do you think is better to help do research, internet or academic books? Explain why.
31. Some believe that TV, newspaper and radio have more influence on individuals than their relatives and friends, while others believe not. Which statement do you prefer? Please give your opinion with specific examples and details.
32. If you get a chance to choose a job, what will you do? What’s your reason for choosing this job? Please give your statement and include specific examples and details in your opinion.
33. Would you like to take a long vacation or several short vacations in a year? Explain why.
34. What do you think are the characteristics of a good parent?
35. Do you prefer to study alone on work assignment from class or to study in groups?
36. Everyone has a goal to fulfill. What’s your goal and explain why you want to fulfill this goal. Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
37. Describe one of your challenging experiences. Explain why it is challenging and how you conquered this challenge. Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
38. Some students would choose to study a subject because it brings plenty of job opportunities. Instead, others would choose to study a subject which really interests them, although it probably doesn’t sell well in the job market. Which opinion do you agree with? Explain why.
39. Which is your favorite type of movie: action, drama, or others? Please include specific details and examples in your explanation.
40. Choose one of your favorite methods to relax and explain why it is your favorite. Please include specific details in your explanation.
40. Is it important for students to attend class regularly or study by oneself? Explain why.
41. Describe a most happy event in your childhood. Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
42. Describe a school that you have attended.
43. Some universities provide physical education. Others believe that physical education is not necessary. What do you think and why?
44. Everyone has to leave home sometimes. What do you miss most when you are away from home? Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
45. Some people believe that we should help those in an emergency. Others think that we should first make clear of the situation, then decide whether to assist or not. What’s your opinion? Please include specific details in your explanation.
46. Describe a special opportunity given to you. Why does this opportunity so special to you? Your explanation should include specific details and examples.
47. What kind of qualities should a good leader possess？Please state your opinion and give specific details and examples in your explanation.
48. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Please explain your opinion. People should always tell the truth.
49. Describe an object which is very important to you and explain why it is of special value to you. Please include specific details in your explanation.
50. Some people tend to judge a person on the basis of first observation. Some people believe it takes a long time to know a person well. Which approach to knowing people do you think is better and why?
51. What kind of job would you like to choose? What’s your reason for choosing this job? Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
52. If you unexpectedly receive a large amount of money, what will you do with it? Would you spend it for practical purposes or simply for fun? State your opinion and explain your reasons.
53. What do you think the students should do in their vocations? Please include specific examples and details in your statement.
54. Describe an enjoyable event in your childhood. Why do you think it was enjoyable? Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
55. When communicating with your friends and families, you can rely on letters, email or telephone calls. Which method of communicating do you think is better and why?
56. What is your best time in a year? Please state your reasons and include specific examples and details in your explanation.
57. One should live a relaxed life instead of always hurrying. Do you agree or disagree which the above statement? Why or why nor? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
58. Describe your favorite room. Your statement should include specific examples and details.
59 When travelling, some people prefer to reach the destination directly. Some others prefer to stop and look around the scenery along the way. What kind of way of travelling do you think is better and why?
60. When you choose to eat at the restaurant or café, what are the features that you care about most? Explain why.
61. Some believe that a city should keep its old buildings. Others think some new buildings are needed to replace the old buildings. What’s your opinion? Explain why.
62. In case of problems, some prefer to get advice from family and friends. Others prefer to learn through personal experience. Which method is better and why?
63. Do you agree or disagree: Students should wear uniform in school? Please include specific details and examples in your opinion.
64. Some students prefer the internet-based teaching. Others prefer to study in traditional classrooms. Which method of studying do you prefer and why?
65. Subject which will lead to better job or subject which you are interested. Which subject will you choose? Why?
66. Some think the college education is very important. Others believe that college education is not of vital importance in one’s life. What’s your opinion and why?
67. Describe a letter or poem or other piece of art that is important to you. Why was it so important to you? Please include specific examples and details in your statement.
68. Which place do you like to live, the forest, desert, or plain? Use specific reason to explain your opinion.
69. Describe an experience when you asked help from others. How did they help you?
70. If you have a chance to choose your job, would you like to choose a job with high salary or that can get personal satisfaction? Why?
71. Some believe that the students should do some part-time jobs or summer interns to determine their future career. Do you agree or disagree with the opinion and why?
72. Describe some kind of skill that you’d like to learn most. Why? Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
73. Some believe that the students should take a one-year break before attending college. Do you agree or disagree with the opinion and why?
74. Describe some good news that made you happy and explain why. Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
75. Some people believe that first-year college students should live in a dorm building that homes only freshmen. Others may prefer the idea that first-year students must live together with students in 2nd, 3rd, or even 4thgrade. Which opinion do you agree with? Explain why.
76. Do you agree or disagree that students will learn more when they have discussions, why?
77. Do you agree or disagree the opinion “the most important lesson can’t be learned in class”?
Should the university education be free? Why?
78. Do you agree or disagree that students will learn more when they have discussions, why?
79. Do you agree or disagree the opinion “the most important lesson can’t be learned in class”?
Should the university education be free? Why?
80. Should the university education be free? Why?
1. Describe a book that you believe is the most useful to you. Please explain the reason and include specific examples and details in your explanation.
2. Which of the following statements do your agree with? Please give specific reasons for your opinion. Some believe that TV programs have a positive influence on modern society. Others, however, think that the influence of TV programs is negative.
3. Describe the most important decision that you have made in your life. Why was it important to you? Use specific examples and details to support your explanation.
4. Some people believe that the high school should teach music and art as other basic science. Some people think that providing music and art education for high school students is not necessary. What is your opinion and why?
5.What do you do in your spare time? Please include specific details in your statement.
6. Some people think that it’s necessary to prohibit people from using phone calls in some places. Others believe that it’s inconvenient if phone calls are forbidden in some places. Which opinion do you prefer? Explain why. Your statement should include specific examples and details.
7. Deribe a celebration or moment which has made a deep impression on you. Please explain the impression and include specific examples and details in you explanation.
8. Which of the following acts have more influence on you, newspaper, TV, or teachers? Explain the reason with specific details.
9. Describe a social or politics celebration event in your culture. Specific examples and details are necessary in your statement.
10. Wether the government should assist to build museum and theater? Give your opinion and include specific examples and details in your explanation.
11. Describe a place that you like best in your city. Please state why you like it with specific examples and details.
12.When you are together with your friends, which place would you like to go? Explain why.
13Do you like to eat at home or at the restaurant? Which do you prefer and explain the reason.
14 Describe a public area that you visit frequently. Please state why you visit it frequently and include specific examples and details in your explanation.
15 Some students prefer to choose universities located in big cities. Others would like to study in universities located in small towns. Please state your opinion and explain why.
16 Usually, novels, magazines and poetry are considered the three major forms of literature. Which one do you prefer and explain why you prefer this literature form. Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
17 Some students tend to live alone, while others may want to share their rooms with their roommates. Which way of living do you think is better for students and why?
18 When you are together with your friends, which place do you prefer to eat, the restaurant, café or at home? Use specific examples to support your statement.
19 Some believe that computer have improved our lives while others think computers have caused a variety of problems. Which do you prefer? Please give your opinion and include specific examples and details.
20Describe the characteristics of a good teacher. Please state with specific examples and details.
Some people prefer to work in the offices. Others would like to take the work to home. Which do you prefer and explain why.
21. Who is the person you admire the most? Please give specific details and examples in your explanation.
22. Some people believe that higher education is for all students. Other people believe that higher education is only suitable for certain students. Which opinion do you think is better and why?
23. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Please give specific reasons for your opinion. Parents should restrict the TV programs that are watched by their kids instead of letting the kids watch TV programs freely.
24. Describe the most efficient transportation in your country. Please state your reason and include specific examples and details in your explanation.
25. Describe one of the most important inventions in recent 100 years. Explain why it is so important. Your explanation should include specific examples and details.
26. Some believe that in comparison with those never attended college, people attended college will be more successful in career. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Please give specific reasons for your opinion.
27. Describe the characteristics of friends, use specific examples to support your statement.
28. Someone suggests school to cut the Recycling. Do you agree or disagree with this suggestion, explain why.
29. To be a leader or a follower, which do you prefer? Please give your opinion with specific examples and details.
30. Which one do you think is better to help do research, internet or academic books? Explain why.
31. Some believe that TV, newspaper and radio have more influence on individuals than their relatives and friends, while others believe not. Which statement do you prefer? Please give your opinion with specific examples and details.
32. If you get a chance to choose a job, what will you do? What’s your reason for choosing this job? Please give your statement and include specific examples and details in your opinion.
33. Would you like to take a long vacation or several short vacations in a year? Explain why.
34. What do you think are the characteristics of a good parent?
35. Do you prefer to study alone on work assignment from class or to study in groups?
36. Everyone has a goal to fulfill. What’s your goal and explain why you want to fulfill this goal. Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
37. Describe one of your challenging experiences. Explain why it is challenging and how you conquered this challenge. Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
38. Some students would choose to study a subject because it brings plenty of job opportunities. Instead, others would choose to study a subject which really interests them, although it probably doesn’t sell well in the job market. Which opinion do you agree with? Explain why.
39. Which is your favorite type of movie: action, drama, or others? Please include specific details and examples in your explanation.
40. Choose one of your favorite methods to relax and explain why it is your favorite. Please include specific details in your explanation.
40. Is it important for students to attend class regularly or study by oneself? Explain why.
41. Describe a most happy event in your childhood. Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
42. Describe a school that you have attended.
43. Some universities provide physical education. Others believe that physical education is not necessary. What do you think and why?
44. Everyone has to leave home sometimes. What do you miss most when you are away from home? Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
45. Some people believe that we should help those in an emergency. Others think that we should first make clear of the situation, then decide whether to assist or not. What’s your opinion? Please include specific details in your explanation.
46. Describe a special opportunity given to you. Why does this opportunity so special to you? Your explanation should include specific details and examples.
47. What kind of qualities should a good leader possess？Please state your opinion and give specific details and examples in your explanation.
48. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Please explain your opinion. People should always tell the truth.
49. Describe an object which is very important to you and explain why it is of special value to you. Please include specific details in your explanation.
50. Some people tend to judge a person on the basis of first observation. Some people believe it takes a long time to know a person well. Which approach to knowing people do you think is better and why?
51. What kind of job would you like to choose? What’s your reason for choosing this job? Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
52. If you unexpectedly receive a large amount of money, what will you do with it? Would you spend it for practical purposes or simply for fun? State your opinion and explain your reasons.
53. What do you think the students should do in their vocations? Please include specific examples and details in your statement.
54. Describe an enjoyable event in your childhood. Why do you think it was enjoyable? Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
55. When communicating with your friends and families, you can rely on letters, email or telephone calls. Which method of communicating do you think is better and why?
56. What is your best time in a year? Please state your reasons and include specific examples and details in your explanation.
57. One should live a relaxed life instead of always hurrying. Do you agree or disagree which the above statement? Why or why nor? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
58. Describe your favorite room. Your statement should include specific examples and details.
59 When travelling, some people prefer to reach the destination directly. Some others prefer to stop and look around the scenery along the way. What kind of way of travelling do you think is better and why?
60. When you choose to eat at the restaurant or café, what are the features that you care about most? Explain why.
61. Some believe that a city should keep its old buildings. Others think some new buildings are needed to replace the old buildings. What’s your opinion? Explain why.
62. In case of problems, some prefer to get advice from family and friends. Others prefer to learn through personal experience. Which method is better and why?
63. Do you agree or disagree: Students should wear uniform in school? Please include specific details and examples in your opinion.
64. Some students prefer the internet-based teaching. Others prefer to study in traditional classrooms. Which method of studying do you prefer and why?
65. Subject which will lead to better job or subject which you are interested. Which subject will you choose? Why?
66. Some think the college education is very important. Others believe that college education is not of vital importance in one’s life. What’s your opinion and why?
67. Describe a letter or poem or other piece of art that is important to you. Why was it so important to you? Please include specific examples and details in your statement.
68. Which place do you like to live, the forest, desert, or plain? Use specific reason to explain your opinion.
69. Describe an experience when you asked help from others. How did they help you?
70. If you have a chance to choose your job, would you like to choose a job with high salary or that can get personal satisfaction? Why?
71. Some believe that the students should do some part-time jobs or summer interns to determine their future career. Do you agree or disagree with the opinion and why?
72. Describe some kind of skill that you’d like to learn most. Why? Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
73. Some believe that the students should take a one-year break before attending college. Do you agree or disagree with the opinion and why?
74. Describe some good news that made you happy and explain why. Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
75. Some people believe that first-year college students should live in a dorm building that homes only freshmen. Others may prefer the idea that first-year students must live together with students in 2nd, 3rd, or even 4thgrade. Which opinion do you agree with? Explain why.
76. Do you agree or disagree that students will learn more when they have discussions, why?
77. Do you agree or disagree the opinion “the most important lesson can’t be learned in class”?
Should the university education be free? Why?
78. Do you agree or disagree that students will learn more when they have discussions, why?
79. Do you agree or disagree the opinion “the most important lesson can’t be learned in class”?
Should the university education be free? Why?
80. Should the university education be free? Why?
2010年11月13日 星期六
托福口說第三題
(三)此題多校園政策改變, 請用轉述語氣
The university is going to require (who) to (what)
學校希望針對學生或一些特定的人事物所提出的政策 ~ 可自閱讀文章中得出重點1
學校希望針對學生或一些特定的人事物所提出的政策 ~ 可自閱讀文章中得出重點1
(1) Because they want students (Reading 1)
說明 針對學生或一些特定的人事物的作為的原因 ~ 自閱讀文章中得出重點2
說明 針對學生或一些特定的人事物的作為的原因 ~ 自閱讀文章中得出重點2
(2) What’s more, they wish (Reading 2)
說明 針對學生或一些特定的人事物的作為目地 ~ 自閱讀文章中得出重點2
說明 針對學生或一些特定的人事物的作為目地 ~ 自閱讀文章中得出重點2
The man / woman agrees /disagrees with the new announcement for several reasons.
轉述聽力中
男學生或女學生的想法 ~
第一種說法 : 轉述語氣請用過去式, WOULD / COULD/ SHOULD /MIGHT 或 WAS / WERE
第二種說法 : 請於條列式(Listening 1). (Reason 1)/ (Listening 2). (Reason 2)採用過去式
除非說描述的為眾所皆知的事實 ~ 才可用現在式
轉述聽力中
男學生或女學生的想法 ~
第一種說法 : 轉述語氣請用過去式, WOULD / COULD/ SHOULD /MIGHT 或 WAS / WERE
第二種說法 : 請於條列式(Listening 1). (Reason 1)/ (Listening 2). (Reason 2)採用過去式
除非說描述的為眾所皆知的事實 ~ 才可用現在式
(3) First, he / she mentions that (Listening 1). (Reason 1)
MENTIONED 也可採用過去式轉述語氣 ~ 自聽力中得知
MENTIONED 也可採用過去式轉述語氣 ~ 自聽力中得知
(4) Second, he / she points out that (Listening 2). (Reason 2)
POINTED也可採用過去式轉述語氣 ~ 自聽力中得知
POINTED也可採用過去式轉述語氣 ~ 自聽力中得知
As a result, for these two reasons, the man / woman (in this conversation) totally agrees /disagrees with this new announcement.
下結論也可採用過去式轉述語氣 ~ 自聽力中得知
除非很有把握否則一般最好採轉轉述語氣較易得分
下結論也可採用過去式轉述語氣 ~ 自聽力中得知
除非很有把握否則一般最好採轉轉述語氣較易得分
2010年11月8日 星期一
托福口說第二題口說模板
Personly, 題目中個人看法, because, first of all,原因1, 說明原因1 採用 if 假設句的句法來舉例或解釋, In the long run, 解釋說明導致結果或影響.On top of that, 原因2, 做法/想法be in some ways like 補充說明, we have to 詳細說明1-1 and 詳細說明1-2, once舉例, 人/事/物將有和生活改變或影響.I'm all for the idea of 個人想法. Firstly,個人想法1, 解釋說明.Secondly, 個人想法2解釋說明.結論
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