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2014年01月11日北美

Task 1: Which class would you choose to attend if it is free: 1. Improve the skill of public presentation, 2. How to start a small business, 3. Improve photographic skill? (new)

这道题是关于选课的，可以从自身去出发，

关键字：class, presentation, business, photographic. 参加哪一种培训课，其实是物品类话题，三选一进行描述，并给出原因。其实可以转移成对三件事情本身的兴趣上，然后最后说喜欢，所以应该报个班学这个东西。可以从自己的兴趣和需要出发，比如喜欢摄影，可以记录稍纵即逝的瞬间，过后回味美好的回忆，睹物思事：看到相册里的照片想起了儿时经历，感叹时代的变迁，觉得摄影简直太伟大了。或者有创业的打算，学习点经验可以启动顺利一点，听说大部分公司在新创阶段夭折；

认为创业才是王道，有属于自己的组织才是成功；充分挑战自己，学习跨领域的知识，应对各种人群，让自己变强。

或者喜欢做演讲，“睹物思人”，崇拜某个演讲大师，享受鼓动别人的感觉，做presentation就是成为注意力的焦点；以后想当老师，有需要；对以后工作有用，比如新品发布会，公司例会，都能用得上。托福比较重视detail，加入例子详细描述很有必要。

Start business

S1: 有属于自己的组织才是成功。Having your own business can make you rich and have your own team for you to command. This can be a kind of success.

S2: 创业也是非常有挑战的，做有挑战的事情是对自己的一种磨练，Doing something challenging can make yourself more capable.

Task 2: Some people prefer to solve a challenge all by themselves. Others prefer to depend on other people’s help. Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation. (2009.9.19)

观点类题型，1. 独立解决，2.集体解决

集体解决，可以从10原则入手。

经济原则：在需要花钱的问题上，大家可以分摊，e.g. Soccer club in my town needs a pitch, team members apportion the money.

效率原则：labor allocated，higher efficiency。

健康原则：get more involved into the group，less lonely, mental health。

减压原则：less work individually, less pressure.

工作原则：team spirit, leadership, necessary in work place.

性格原则：outgoing, stay with friends whenever possible.

交友原则：make more friends during teamwork..

单独解决，

经济原则：might need to pay, e.g. Fixing computer in a computer shop.

效率原则： need to gather other people, persuade them to help.

健康原则：independent, mental health.

减压原则：no worries when friends are not available.

学习原则：in order to be able to solve problem, one needs to learn new skills if it is the first time of this problem.

工作原则：independence, more reliable in workplaces.

性格原则： aloof, independent, introvert, don’t trust others.

交友原则：friends are for fun, neediness repels people.

Independently

Safer, don’t trust others, e.g. Disappointed by a friend

Study new skills, more capable, more reliable in workplace.

Seek help

Better interpersonal relationship, e.g. Make new friends after borrowing umbrella

2. Higher efficiency, e.g. Group study before exam.

2014年01月12日大陆

Task 1: Describe a good study habit you have that is different from other students. Explain how this habit helped you. Please include reasons and details to support your response. （2010.6.26NA）

学习方法其实可以是一种虚拟物品类，学习策略有很多，组成学习小组，做计划，找人辅导，找清净地方，等等。根据个人经验来定，相信找清净地方是大多数人都有过的，题干里有个different，如果太当真可能找不到答案了，独一无二的方法不好找。为了尽量迎合，我在一个大众的方法后面加一个独特一点的行为，也可以是一种方法。

Find a quiet place to study and talk to myself

1. 更加有效率，因为比较容易集中注意力，More efficient in quiet place, no disturbance from others, e.g. My study.

2. 可以自言自语，think out loud, talk to myself, a kind of discussion with myself, think clearer and more critically, a situation created by myself, one brain becomes two.

做计划，Have a clear plan and do the tasks step by step

1. 提高效率Improve efficiency, Enables me to do everything orderly, the accomplishment of each single task in the plan is my power which gives me more passion.

2. 可以更好控制自己Control myself better, reduce the pressure because it is split up into parts.

Task 2: Which shop do you prefer, large department store or small shops? Please give your answer with specific examples and details. (2010.5.16CN)

大商场的好处：商品全，规模大导致平均成本底所以价格相对低（规模经济），品牌名誉好质量有保障，库存不好控制经常搞促销

大商场的坏处：卖场大可能需要排长队付钱，顾客多难找停车位，不允许砍价

小店的好处：精致有差异的商品（礼品店），便利店离家近（方便原则），可以讨价还价（性格原则）

小店的坏处：地段原因可能更贵，商品可能有质量问题，商品不全。

其它方面还可以从10原则出发，

这道题在说一方好的同事还可将另一方的缺点作为另一个原因，所以还是比较好展开的。

Big shops

1. 价格更实惠，The goods are more cost-effective here, because of the economies of scale. There are often promotions.

2. 更多的选择，More choices, e.g. I spend half a day each week buying stuff for the next week.

Small shops

1. 更加方便，Small shops are often located near community.

2. 大店人太多，Big shop are filled with customers. It is hard to find a place to park car.

2014年01月17日北美

Task 1: Do you agree or disagree that it is a good idea for university to ask student to leave school if he was caught cheating in exams. Explain your response in details.

态度类，选择自己直接想到的那个答案，然后走10原则过程找到原因，5秒内得出框架，剩下时间进行完善。

同意的话，

健康原则：其他学生引以为戒，不走歪门邪道。

方便原则：清除坏学生，维护校风，立竿见影。

学习原则：学生不作弊，认真对待考试，学习更认真。

不同意，

经济原则：惩罚太重，少个学生交学费，短期内更少的学生选择该校，影响学校收入。

健康原则：学生可能只是一时糊涂，惩罚太重容易造成学生仇视学校，影响心理健康。

学习原则：给犯错学生一个学习的机会，警告一次，再犯严惩，也许更人性化。

工作原则：被开除可能对学生以后就业不利，影响学生未来发展，太过严重。

Agree

1. 引以为戒，This can be an effective lesson for other students.

2. 更好的学风，The school can have a better study atmosphere where students need to work hard and take exam seriously. The education quality can go up.

Disagree

1. 太严苛，It is too cruel for the cheating students. It can leave bad record in their profiles.

2. 少学生就学校就会少了收入，There will be less students paying tuition. This affects the income of school.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? University education is more important than it was in the past.

同意，

经济原则：更多的人上得起大学了，竞争激烈，所以都要上。

学习原则：科技进步日新月异，生产力提高，今非昔比，如今不上大学接受必要的知识技能培训恐难适应时代需要（其实不上大学的成功者也不少：比尔盖茨，乔布斯，托马斯爱迪生）。

工作原则：如今许多企业招聘还是要看一下文凭，老早以前可能没这么重视。

不同意，

工作原则：决定人成功的是能力，很多人没上过大学比上过的成功。

交友原则：人脉比大学重要，能带来更多机会。社会关系也是一种能力。

不限于此

Agree

1. 企业招人会在乎学历，Companies care about degree when recruiting people.

2. 科技进步，对人们的学历要求增加，以适应现代工作环境，Rapid advancement in science and technology requires people to study more. People fall back if they don’t go to university.

Disagree

1. 有人会说社会关系比较重要，Social connection is more important. It is said that half of the jobs are not listed online.

2. 能力是关键，Ability is what really matters, many successful people didn’t finish university.

2014年01月18日大陆

Task 1: Your friend is concerned about a presentation that he has to give to the class. What advice would you give to your friend to prepare for the presentation?

Advice/suggestion, 这一道题也可以归在描述物体类里，可以理解为描述一个好presentation应该注意哪些事情，想法很多，网上流传的乔布斯presentation诀窍：在幻灯片上多用短词，少用段落，讲故事，图片，动画效果，目光交流。

3 points

1. 尽量用短词，不要大段文字放到ppt上，更容易突出重点，Try to use less and shorter words on slides. So the presentation can be more easily understood.

2. 讲故事，内容丰富，Tell some stories behind points. So the presentation can be more interesting with enriched content.

3. 保持眼神交流，拉近与听众的距离，remain eye contact, you are speaking not reading or reciting.

Task 2: Some teachers prefer students to send questions about course work or assignments by email. Other teachers prefer that students ask these questions in person. Which do you think is better? Explain why. （2012.2.3NA）

Face to face or email,

面对面的优势：效率原则：更省时间，打字没有说话及时。新问题可以及时解决。邮件不能保证及时回复。

Email优势：方便原则：不用预约，不用出门。减压原则：去找导师谈一次话可能要很久，发个邮件只要几秒。省出时间学习。

Face to face

1. 效率更高，Efficiency is higher, because it is more direct. Students and teachers can solve problems during the conversation

2. 电子邮件不能及时被回复，Email is not rapidly replied. The inbox can be full or important mails can be sorted into spam.

1. 方便，We can send E-mail anytime anywhere without needing to make appointments.

2. 省时间，Save time for study

2014年02月22日大陆

Task 1: Describe the transportation you like the most. It could be bicycle, automobile, train. Explain why you think this transportation is important to you. （2007.5.8CN）

自行车，汽车，火车。三选一描述

自行车优势：方便不堵车，不要钱，健康，环保

汽车优势：舒适，快，空间，

火车优势：便宜，不堵车，远途效率，不用找停车位，认识新朋友。

Bike

1. 更健康，It is healthier. Cycling is a kind of aerobics. It can help practice heart and lung.

2. 受交通堵塞的影响更小，It is almost immune to traffic jam. It is suitable for short distance travel.

Automobile

1. 更舒适，有空调，可以放音乐。Cozy, e.g. Music, Air conditioning,

2. 有自己的空间，Spacious, space of driver’s own,

Train

1. 价格较低，more affordable, 具体给数字

2. 旅行的体验，可以跟车上的其他乘客聊天，Travel experience can be better this way. People can make new friends, and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree that people will read fewer books in the future. Please give specific reasons to support your idea. （2011.8.27NA）

未来会有哪些变化？科技进步，人们生活方式的改变。书与人们生活方式的关系。书的不可替代性表现在哪些方面？纸书的收藏价值，质感，保护视力，等等。

Agree

1. 人们娱乐的方式大大增加，过去人们会选择读书，而现在选择太多，许多人会有别的选择，Nowadays, people have more choices to relax: e.g. Video clips & photo

2. 获取信息的方式也发生了变化，More people prefer to acquire information from the internet.

Disagree

1. 书的质感是电子书不能代替的，The texture of book is irreplaceable.

2. 比起在电子产品上阅读，看书不那么伤眼睛， Reading e-books for too long damages the eyes.

2014年02月28日北美

Task 1: Your community center now offers classes on the weekends of free, which of the following class you will choose to take: 1. A financial course to help you manage money, 2. Car maintenance and repair, 3 review of Latin-American music?

三选一课程，跟第一题类似，从需求和兴趣出发

财务：理财很重要，可以赚更多，需要钱的原因在《托福口语白金课堂》103页。

汽车维护修理：自己有辆车，有需求；对汽车感兴趣，想了解更多知识，看懂参数，显得很专业。

拉美音乐赏析：喜欢异国情调；轻松，当休息了；

Finance

1. 钱，If I can do finance well, I can make a lot of money and that is a kind of success.

2. 从“钱”出发，可以买喜欢的东西，可以帮助别人，Money is really important. If I can have much money, I can afford many things I want, so I can have a better life.

Car fix

1. 学会修车可以省钱，Learn to fix or maintain my own car, save money,

2. 本身对汽车感兴趣，I am interested in cars. So I want to understand those parameters.

Music

1. 对异国文化的认识，A touch on exotic culture, enjoyment,

2. 放松，Relaxing,

Task 2: Parents should not allow their children to participate any form of sport (football, basketball, ice hockey..) in order to protect their health and from any for of injuries. Agree or disagree?

Relaxing

不同意，健康原则：因噎废食，不运动带来的健康问题更大。

工作原则：不运动就没有好身体，就没法以最佳状态工作。

Disagree

1. 不运动带来的健康问题更加严重，Not doing any sports can cause greater health problems. E.g. Obesity, cardiovascular diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, etc.

2. 不运动容易导致亚健康状态，身体比较弱，If people don’t do any sports, he or she can be in a sub-health status and can’t work or study at their best.

2014年03月01日大陆

Task 1: Describe an interesting style of clothing in your country. Please use specific details. (2010.10.9CN)

这道题对很多人来说是挺陌生的，有趣的服装样式，对汉服了解太少，中山装很难说的感觉，其实不用想得很复杂，就说校服就可以，记得小学时候化纤（synthetic fiber）材料的校服，可以吐槽一下，不是很透气舒适，有股不太好闻的味道，不好看，被强迫穿着，但却是一代人（millennium generation）记忆里不可磨灭的部分。

School uniform

1. 一些学校校服的材质比较差，透气性不好，但是学生被强迫穿，The uniform of some schools are of bad quality. They are made of synthetic fiber with low breathability and bad smell. They are bad looking. But students are forced to wear their school uniforms at school.

2. 然后可以转折一下，校服却是一代人心中不可磨灭的记忆，它能让人回想起少年时期以及青少年时期，They are bound with memories of the millennium generation, those memories of childhood and school life.

Task 2: Can part-time jobs help people prepare for their future career? Please give your opinion with specific reasons and details. (2007.5.18CN)

跟正式工作内容相关的兼职，帮助会大点，关系不大的可以积累些经验，认识些朋友，也能勉强起点作用，至少培养吃苦精神，对正式工作有点用。如果选择没用，可以说很多学生兼职只是为了赚钱（例如。。。），跟以后工作没有多大关系，作用不大。

10原则：

有用，学习原则：积累相关工作经验，例如想做翻译的在校可以先做兼职。交友原则：可以去目标公司兼职，对公司内部人员环境文化进行熟悉，为日后求职做好铺垫。

没用，经济原则：只是为了赚钱，跟工作内容无关。学习原则：兼职也没有认真做，没有学到任何东西。

Yes

1. 积累经验People can gain some related experience, so they can have an easier beginning when they start looking for jobs.

2. 对未来的工作环境有一个了解，People can get to know their future working environment.

1. 有些兼职只是为了赚钱而做，Some part-time jobs are done only for money. They are not related to future job

2. 如果人们对简直不够重视，做事不认真，也不会学到什么，If people do not take part-time jobs seriously enough, they won’t do it carefully and learn anything from it.

2014年03月02日大陆

Task 1: A high school plans to add an extracurricular activity for students. What kind of activity would you recommend? Using details and examples, and explain why. (2011.8.27NA)

这道题可以套用选课题

认为创业才是王道，有属于自己的组织才是成功；充分挑战自己，学习跨领域的知识，应对各种人群，让自己变强。

Start business

S1: 有属于自己的组织才是成功。Having your own business can make you rich and have your own team for you to command. This can be a kind of success.

S2: 创业也是非常有挑战的，做有挑战的事情是对自己的一种磨练，Doing something challenging can make yourself more capable.

Task 2: Which do you prefer: in your spare time stay with family members or stay alone? Why? (2009.3.21CN)

可根据个人喜好作答

10原则

家人，

健康原则：多跟家人交流，化解烦恼，心理健康。

减压原则：比较容易，如果跟朋友出去还要看彼此时间安排。

独处，

效率原则：喜欢读小说，没人打扰，看得快。

性格原则：内向。

Family

1. 跟家人出去是一个增进亲情的机会，It is a great chance to get closer with family members.

2. 沟通，We can communicate with our relatives, share happiness and sorrow. It is good for our mental health.

Alone

1. 喜欢阅读，I enjoy reading. It can clarify my mind. I read faster when I read alone.

2. 比较内向，introvert.

2014年03月15日大陆

Task 1: If you were to become a volunteer at the school or in the community, what kind of volunteer work would you do and why? (2010.10.17NA)

开放性问题，志愿者有很多，包括支教，运动会志愿者，去敬老院帮照顾老人，去孤儿院帮忙打扫卫生照顾孤儿，帮助残障人士，帮社区打扫卫生，等等

Help do the cleaning in community

1. 一种放松，I can relax from study and do something meaningful,

2. 结交新朋友，I can get to know some new friends in the community and improve my communication skill.

Task 2: Do you prefer to work at home or at the office? Please give specific reasons and details to explain your answer. (2006.3.3CN)

Home, 经济原则：省交通费。效率原则：家里比较安静，效率高。在公司可能会有其它事情要做。方便原则，在家可以在任何时间吃饭，累了躺下来也行。环境原则：不需使用交通工具，环保。

Office，经济原则：单位包午餐。效率原则：氛围好，有问题直接找同事领导当面说，效率高。方便原则：各种设备工具一应俱全。

Home

1. 可以省路费，自己做饭也比较省钱，It is more money saving working at home. People don’t have to pay transport fee. They can also cook for themselves. It is also cheaper.

2. 家里更舒服，It is more comfortable at home. So I can better relax during breaks.

Office

1. 更好的工作环境和氛围，The working atmosphere in office is better where colleagues are more easily available

2. 在家里容易偷懒，拖延，In the absence of supervision at home, the efficiency is lower. You can be easily distracted by various things.

2014年03月16日大陆

Task 1: Describe a special friend in your childhood, why he or she is special to you? Please include reasons and details to support your response. (2008.5.19CN)

这道题可以跟很多朋友题套用，比如一个funny的，还可以和令人惊喜的消息套，听说朋友搬来我住的城市发展了，他是这样一个人，然后描述一番，这么好的人来了，所以高兴。

My friend Zhang

1. 他非常幽默，总是给我们讲笑话，He is a funny guy, always tells some jokes,

2. 我们一起出游，互相帮助，We went for a trip together, and helped each other during the trip.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? Personality changes with age. Please use specific reasons to support your answer. (2009.6.12CN)

同意，健康原则：人老了身体不好，也不敢冲动了。学习原则：随着时间推移，阅历丰富，很多性格的缺点也有所改正，比如暴躁，冲动，自私，etc。交友原则：年龄增长，朋友圈也在变，性格会受到朋友影响。

Agree

1. 随着年龄增长，经验增加，人们可以尝试弥补自己的性格弱点，As the age grows, people become more experienced. They can correct some drawbacks in personality

2. 人际圈在变，人们会受到周围人的影响，Social circle changes, personality can be affected by that.

2014年03月22日大陆

Task 1: Describe a friend of yours. Explain how you become friends. Please include reasons and details in your response. (2010.8.14CN)

可以说些认识过程中的经历，比如一直是同学，比较合得来，可以说一些经历，在校期间一起出去旅游过，有互相照应，分工，合作产生友谊。

My friend Zhang

We have been classmates since the beginning of university. Get on well. Play computer games together.

Traveled together to another country, I did research on that country, he made itinerary and booked hotels.

Task 2: Some students take notes very often during class. Other students do not take notes or rarely take notes. Which do you think is better? Please explain with details. (2010.10.23CN)

Take notes:

学习原则：好的note 同时也是summary，对所学内容的框架有更好的了解。还可以帮助集中注意力。

效率原则：复习起来更效率，回访录音效率。

Not :

经济原则：浪费笔纸，浪费钱。

效率原则：花时间。方便原则：用录音笔或问老师要课件更方便。

环保原则：省纸，环保。

Take note:

1. 做好笔记，锻炼总结能力，集中注意力，Taking notes can help improve summarizing skills and focus during class.

2. 复习更效率， Revision can be more efficient.

Don’t take notes

1. 在上课的花费时间，容易跟不上，或是错失与教授或其他学生讨论的机会。It wastes time during class. In seminar, the more you discuss, the more you learn.

2. 用录音设备，Recording liberates you from the writing too much and read better.

2014年03月22日大陆

Task 1: What characteristic is the most important for students to be successful, high motivation, hard work or intelligence? Why? (2009.12.20CN)

动力分内在和外在的，当有足够动力时学生才会努力，动力或者智力，要成功需要这两者都达到要求，根据喜好，进行选择，如果偏好动力，可以说学生有足够的智力解决遇到的问题就可以，但是没有动力一切都不会发生；如果偏好智力，则可以说动力足够学生有目标进取就行，但是想成为最优秀的，最成功的，必须有过人的天赋，包括智力，这一部分优势，再大的动力努力也没法达到。

Motivation

Motivation -> hard work

Motivation is the source of working. Without motivation, students won’t use intelligence.

Intelligence

Intelligence enable students to solve problems that other cannot

Motivation and hard work cannot bring the inspiration and strong problem solving ability which can be brought by intelligence

Task 2: Do you agree with the statement that artists and musicians are very important to the society? Please include specific reasons and examples to support your answer. (2010.10.17NA)

音乐家和画家对社会是否重要，艺术是否重要，这道题有还可以跟“艺术重要还是科学重要”进行类比，10原则

重要，

经济原则：优秀艺术品的售价惊人，足见人们对艺术的重视，艺术能给人带来享受，显示拥有者的品味，地位，财力/很多科技产品跟艺术密不可分，一个好的设计可以使产品价格大幅上升。

健康原则：艺术让生活丰富多彩，只工作不休息对人身心不利。

不重要，

经济原则：科技才是推动人类进步的主要力量，艺术只是辅助。

效率原则：艺术灵感有时需要很久酝酿。

Important

1. 给人们带来享受，设计领域很多，It brings people enjoyment, for example, in technological product, car比如很多好车的外观设计让人更加喜爱，间接增加了客户认可度。

2. 做好了可以带来经济效益，Good design can increase demand

2014年03月23日大陆

Task 1: Talk about one activity you will do in the near future. Explain why you want to do this activity. (2010.10.23CN)

套用选课题目

认为创业才是王道，有属于自己的组织才是成功；充分挑战自己，学习跨领域的知识，应对各种人群，让自己变强。

Start business

S1: 有属于自己的组织才是成功。Having your own business can make you rich and have your own team for you to command. This can be a kind of success.

S2: 创业也是非常有挑战的，做有挑战的事情是对自己的一种磨练，Doing something challenging can make yourself more capable.

Task 2: When doing a team program, do you prefer to be a leading or supporting member in a group? Please explain your preference with specific examples and details. (2006.5.26CN)

Leading, 学习原则：锻炼领导力，增强工作能力，提升自我价值；各项工作都要懂一点。工作原则：为团队做出更大的贡献。性格原则：喜欢决策的感觉。

Supporting, 学习原则：专精于某项工作，对宏观控制没有兴趣。减压原则：做领导压力大，单项工作不那么累心。

Leading

1. 锻炼领导力 Improve leadership, increase value. Study all segments of work

2. 享受决策过程，I enjoy the feeling of decision making, e.g. Study group planning.

2014年04月05日北美

Task 1: Which of the following groups would you like to join: campus newspaper, hiking club or dorm improvement committee?

Hiking club与running club类似，可以锻炼身体，可以欣赏美景，收集户外装备很有趣，也有高端装备可选。

校报，以后想去报社工作的，喜欢为大众提供信息，决定人们的阅读内容，影响人的思想。

宿管委，对宿舍环境不满，想出力协助解决。认识更多同楼层的舍友。

Hiking club

1. Appreciate views while exercising, e.g. Go camping

2. Gear, backpack, trekking shoes, tent, etc.

Campus newspaper

1. Work exp.

2. Gather info for other students, proud to make contribution

Dorm committee

1. Not happy with the dorm environment

2. Make more friends in dorm.

Task 2: Some people prefer to share a large house with other students, others prefer to live in a smaller apartment alone. Which do you prefer and why? (2010.11.13CN)

Share，经济原则：分摊房租。健康原则：不孤独。方便原则：借东西用。减压原则：聊天分享快乐与烦恼。学习原则：交流学习经验，讨论课题。性格原则：外向。交友原则：舍友。

Alone，方便原则：个人隐私，自由。减压原则：做任何事。学习原则：无打扰。性格原则：内向。

1. split the house rent, save money,

2. Communicate on study, good for study.

Alone

1. Free, decoration, sleeping hours,

2. No disturbance.

2014年04月12日大陆

Task 1: Describe how cellphones change people’s lives. Please give your answer with specific examples and details. (2010.9.25NA)

关于手机的话题我们在基础段讲了不少，手机如何改变人们的生活其实可以从手机的功能和优点出发去讨论，但是考生们请一定注意“change”这个词，我们可以运用对比的方式来叙述：

1.我们可以从人与人之间的交流出发，以前邮件和传真比较慢，而且不方便，有了手机可以随时沟通

communication：communication is much more convenient than before. We don’t need to write a letter, or send a fax to inform something. With the cell phone, we can have a chat with our friends no matter where he is.

2.我们也可以从手机使我们的生活更加精彩，比如一些游戏可以帮助我们放松，一些上网，拍照的功能可以方便我们的生活。

make life colorful：cell phone also make our life even more colorful. There are so many interesting apps for us to entertain ourselves like “fruit ninja”, “temple run ” and “plants vs zombies”.Now, people also use cell phone to take photos, search for information or even make reservation. All those can take us a lot of time and effort in the pre-cell phone era.

Task 2: Some people prefer to go to the place for a vacation. Others prefer to go to different places and spend less time at each place. Which do you prefer? (2011.3.12CN)

关于地点的选择，这类题目在我们强化段地点题的讲述过程中也涉及了很多扩展点，在这道题目中，笔者推荐各位考生从A+/B-的思路出发。此处我们以go to different places and spend less time at each place为例

1.去不同的地方可以尝试新鲜事物，拓宽眼界：

Broaden my horizon: Traveling to different places is a good way to open up my eyes and broaden my horizon. I can learn different customs and cultures. I can also enjoy different scenery and food. However, if I just stay in a place, I will lose the opportunity to get to know different cultures.

2.拥有不同的人生经历：

Having interesting experience: I can also know different people in different. It is a good way to enlarge my social connection. I can share an umbrella with a American girl in New York city or learn how to cook spaghetti from an Italian grandpa in Rome. But if I go to the same place, I will never have that interesting experience.

2014年04月12日大陆

Task 1: What do you think is the most significant benefit that internet brings to our life? Explain why you think this benefit is important. Please include reasons and details to support your response. (2012.3.18CN)

此题虽然是讲网络给我们带来的好处，但是实际上可以从科技方面的语料中借用，之前一题中我们讲到了关于手机给我们生活带来的好处，完全可以进行套用：

我们可以从人与人之间的交流出发，以前邮件和传真比较慢，而且不方便，有了手机可以随时沟通

communication：communication is much more convenient than before. We don’t need to write a letter, or send a fax to inform something. With internet, we can have a chat with our friends no matter where he is.

纯粹讲一些大道理可能会给人比较空洞的感觉，我们也可以进一步去把这个问题细节化，比如：

Communication is universal. With the help of internet, people can change from “zoo animals” into living, breathing and real human beings. It is a good way to open up my eyes and broaden my horizon. I can learn different customs and cultures.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: modern people have better lifestyle than people in the past. Please use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. (2012.3.18CN)

看起来这道题目比较陌生，事实上其中也有很多可以借鉴的地方，比如我们可以说如今的生活有了手机之后沟通更加方便，生活更加多姿多彩。这样一来是不是就和之前我们考过的题目类似了呢？而各位考生所需要做的只是稍作修改，使得回答能够紧扣题目。

1.我们可以从人与人之间的交流出发，有了手机可以随时沟通

communication：Communication is much more convenient than before. We don’t need to write a letter, or send a fax to inform something. With the cell phone, we can have a chat with our friends no matter where he is.

2.我们也可以从手机使我们的生活更加精彩，比如一些游戏可以帮助我们放松，一些上网，拍照的功能可以方便我们的生活。

make life colorful: Our life is even more colorful. There are so many interesting apps for us to entertain ourselves like “fruit ninja”, “temple run ” and “plants vs zombies”.Now, people also use cell phone to take photos, search for information or even make reservation. All those can take us a lot of time and effort in the pre-cell phone era which is faster and more convenient.

2014年04月19日大陆

Task 1: Describe the most important decision that you have ever made. Please include specific details in your answer. (2007.10.17CN)

这道题目其实也是我们在托福强化段的事件题中也谈论过，事件题的整体思路都是很一致的：用简单的话表述出这个决定是什么，为什么会有这样的决定，给你产生了什么影响。这样的结构会非常清晰，经历题中请一定要注意时态的选择哦。在这里，笔者以选择专业为例：

1.What： the most important decision that I have ever made is when I was 19 years old, I chose chemistry as my major in my college.

2.Why: it is of great importance because it determines what I will learn and what I will do the next four years. What is more, it partly determines my future career for the rest of my life.

3.Influence: I have learned how to create an idea and implement it in my study and scientific research, which is an important ability during my lifetime.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All students should be required to study art and music courses in secondary school. Please include specific reasons and examples to support your answer. (2007.10.17CN)

这道题在我们强化段的Q2中也讨论过，平时的练习中也涉及到，考生们还是应该从十大黄金原则去考虑。在此，笔者以不同意这个观点为例，给各位考生一些思路的提示。

Disagree：

1.减压原则：孩子课业压力已经很大，学习艺术和音乐无疑是在增加压力：

with all the expectations that parents and teachers place on them, today’s high school students are already having a stressful life. Adding another compulsory course into the fully-packed school curriculum would only make their life busier and less enjoyable.

2.经济原则：学习艺术和音乐意味着在颜料或者乐器上要进行投入，对于家长是负担：

Furthermore, studying art and music is costly because you have to purchase paint, canvas, instruments, and so on. This could be a burden to some of the parents.

2014年04月27日大陆

Task 1: Describe a person whom you want to learn from and explain what and why you want to learn from him. (2009.12.4CN)

这道题目看似很陌生，但是和我们强化课的上课例题中讲到的“你最崇拜的老师”一题非常相似。人物题还是从外貌，内在品质，共同爱好，影响，声誉成就这五个方面来讲，但是在此题中，外貌显然是不适合的，共同爱好可能也比较难发挥，性格和声誉是这题最好发挥的，那笔者来解析一下，以供各位考生借鉴。

1.博学多识（knowledgeable）:She is an expert in the field of English Education. What’s more, her language ability is a gift that nobody could ever learn. She speaks 4 different languages: English, Turkish, Spanish and French.

2.负责（responsible）：she is responsible and helpful. She was my supervisor for dissertation. We had regular meeting every week and she recommended me many books which were quite useful for my dissertation.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to go to schools before they are 16. Please use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. (2011.10.16CN)

这道题目需要我们有比较不错的思维扩展，当我们发现常用的十大黄金原则一时间想不出来的时候，我们就应该运用我们无限的遐想，浮想联翩了。

1.这个年纪的孩子需要家长监管：children of this age need adult supervision. They are not mature enough to distinguish between right and wrong. If they don’t go to school, they might hang out with the wrong crowd.

2.家庭式教育不一定靠谱：home schooling can be unreliable. I don’t think all parents are capable of teaching children all the subjects they need to know about.

这道题目看似很困难，考生看到这道题目的时候往往没有什么思绪，但是其实我们在基础段讲过关于TV的一些内容，我们不妨从那里找一些灵感。我们在基础段讲了看电视的好处，那以此为出发点，我们不看电视是不是就没有这些好处了呢？

1.无法放松自己：watching TV is a perfect way to run away from the daily grind.It is just so enjoyable to enjoy a game on TV and have a nice can of beer with a bag of chips when they finish their work at 9 p.m. It is cozy and convenient, isn’t it?

2.无法获得很多知识：watching TV is also a perfect way to gain some knowledge, some TV programs are informative, we can get some information.

Task 2: Some people like to be with friends in their leisure time, while others like to spend time alone. Which do you prefer and why? (2014.3.2CN 相似)

这道题目其实和TPO中的一道题目非常相似，相信做过的同学会有印象，在此笔者再为各位考生理一下思路，以和朋友在一起为例：

1.拓展思路：I think people can share some information with each other, and exchange their thoughts or ideas to expand their sight of view.

2.交朋友：staying with friends in the leisure time can enhance the friendship. People can talk, chat and have some fun together.

2014年05月10日北美

Task 1: What do you think is the hardest part about being banned to watch TV for a month?

2.无法获得很多知识：watching TV is also a perfect way to gain some knowledge, some TV programs are informative, we can get some information.

Task 2: Some people like to be with friends in their leisure time, while others like to spend time alone. Which do you prefer and why? (2014.3.2CN 相似)

2014年05月11日大陆

Task 1: Talk about an activity you enjoyed doing with your family when you were a child. Describe the activity and explain why it was enjoyable to do this activity with your family. (2007.11.24CN)

这道题目我们在课上讲经历题的时候也提到过，是比较经典的一道活动题，活动题可以从以下几个方面出发。

起因：I went to Shanghai to see the World Expo this September with my family. It was of great significance because this was the very first time that China held the World Expo.

经过：We arrived there early at 7.30. However, many people had already waited at the main entrance. We planned to go to Spain Pavilion and China Pavilion in the beginning but due to the large number of waiting people, we decided to go to Brazil Pavilion instead.

结果：Outside, Brazil Pavilion was decorated into a tropical forest. Inside, we were deeply impressed by its Brazilian Happiness Room. In this room, there was a large curved screen showing images of football, volleyball and sports fans, as well as images of carnivals and festivals. It was so vivid and hi-tech. We had lots of fun there.

Task 2: Do you like to travel to new places or where you’ve visited before? Why? Please include specific reasons and examples to support your answer. (2007.11.24CN)

这道题目也是出现频率比较多的一道题目，从十大黄金原则出发可以给我们一些思路。同时自己的一些思路拓展也可以给我们带来惊喜，笔者以选择去过的地方为例，给各位考生一些思路：

1.安全性更强：it’s safer to be in the place that I have visited before. I don’t get lost that easily at familiar places. Even if I do, it’s not hard to get help.

2.更加经济：visiting familiar places is more economical than new environment. I will have better ideas of where to find good price on food and gifts.

2014年05月17日大陆

Task 1: Describe a special event or and occasion that you have participated with your family or friends. Please use details to support your response. (2007.11.24CN)

这道题目和之前讲过的事件题非常相似，只是换了个问法，内容上完全可以借鉴：

起因：I went to Shanghai to see the World Expo this September with my family. It was of great significance because this was the very first time that China held the World Expo.

Task 2: Some people like to get advice from parents or grandparents, while some people like to get help from their peer. Which do you prefer and why? Please include specific reasons and examples to support your answer. (2011.6.25NA)

这道题目相信很多考生都会有话可说，但是往往只能够想到一个观点，比如父母更加有经验或者同龄人更加了解自己。这里笔者就以和同龄人询问为例，给考生一些思路：

1.更方便开口，没有压力：it’s easier to open up and talk to my friends about my problems. They don’t judge or give me a hard time like my parents sometimes do. It is much more relaxing to seek advice from my close friends.

2.同龄人会面临同样的问题，给出的建议更加有用：my friends and I belong to the same age group. We face the same kinda problems. Most of our issues are school related. Since we are taking the same courses, advice I get from my friends are usually more helpful.

2014年05月23日北美

Task 1: Which of the following job do you think should be paid the most: doctors teachers or police officer? (2012.7.28NA相似)

这道题目是现阶段比较流行的三选一的题目，因为三个选项都是职业，所以我们可以从人物题的解题思路出发，这里笔者以teachers为例，给各位考生一些想法。老师给社会做出了巨大贡献：

1.老师为社会做出的贡献最大：I think teachers make the biggest contribution to society. If you’re thinking of it from the base level of young children, four and five years-old who have not yet entered school, how do they eventually become doctors? How do they become business leaders and scientists and writers and chefs and engineers? They have to be taught!

2.老师教书育人：They not only have to be taught the specifics of their field when they’re old enough, but they have to be taught general information throughout their childhood to even get them to the point of having a career. No matter what a person eventually contributes to society, there’s a good chance that at some point in their life they were inspired and taught by a teacher!

Task 2: Some universities expect students to choose their major when they enter university, others ask students to do so till the second or third year. Which way do you think is better and why?

这是一道比较特殊的题目，咋一看好像和之前看到过的题目很不一样，感觉无从下手，其实用我们的十大黄金原则一样可以去解决的。笔者这里以第二第三年为例，给考生们分享一下笔者的思路：

1.学习原则：after learning for one year, students can clearly know what they are interested in and what they are good at. At this time, students can choose their major with considerate thought properly.

2.方便原则：students have already gotten enough experience because of the one year living time in university. They may have made different friends so that the friends can provide them different kinds of advice.

2014年05月24日大陆

Task 1: Your friend often feels nervous when speaking in front of large group of people. What suggestions would you give to your friend to overcome this fear? (2011.6.11CN)

这道题目需要各位考生进行思维拓展，这里笔者给大家一些我的想法：

不断练习：practice makes perfect. Don't waste any chance to speak in public. He or she can start with an environment that's not so intimidating, try giving a little talk at a family dinner first. When it's time, move on to giving a presentation in class. Sooner or later, this person will be able to speaking in front of strangers.

事先拟定草稿：be prepared for the speech. This means he or she should take the time write a draft, get the slides in order and rehears at the speech location if possible.

Task 2: When on a trip, some people like to keep a journal and take pictures; some people just enjoy the journey without recording. Which do you prefer and why? (2008.4.26CN)

这道题目也需要各位考生进行思维拓展和头脑风暴，在短短的十五秒钟你能想到什么呢？拍照可以帮助我们记录东西，形成美好的回忆，同时也可以帮我们做一本不错的旅行日志。笔者就从这两点来论证旅游拍照比较好：

1.拍照可以帮助记录旅行的点点滴滴：Often, I’m having such fun and everything happens so fast, it kind of becomes a blur. I would hate to forget the funny old bookstore I spontaneously visited for five minutes, or the gorgeous flower display I walked past on the sidewalk. Taking photos helps me keep the events organized and the memories clear.

2.拍照可以为我们写旅行日志提供素材：What also helps is keeping a travel journal. At the end of each day of my trip, I like to jot down quick notes about the moments of my day. That way, I remember each restaurant I ate at and park I visited. I just like knowing the specific order that everything happened. It makes the events read like a story. Years later, the fun details of my trip will still be crystal clear.

2014年05月25日大陆

Task 1: Compare the differences between two singers you like. Include specific reasons and details in your explanation. (2011.6.25NA)

这道题目和TPO中你不喜欢的艺人其实有点类似，一些语料是可以借鉴的，但是我们平时也的确需要准备一两个你喜欢的和你讨厌的艺人，笔者在这里谈两个艺人，从不同的角度来进行比较：

1.曲风：I would like to talk about Leehom Wang and Teresa Teng, two immensely popular and influential Chinese pop singers but with clear differences both in terms of their musical style and their audience. Leehom is an American-born singer. His musical style is known for fusing Chinese elements (such as Beijing opera) with hip-hop and R&B. On the other hand. Teresa Teng was known for her folk songs and romantic ballads. Many became standards in her lifetime, such as ―The Moon Represents My Heart

2.受众群体：In terms of audience, Leehom has become an idol for the younger generation in China who love pop music while Teresa Teng, although she passed away nearly 20 years ago，still enjoyed great popularity, but mainly among older people born in the 50s or 60s.

Task 2: When eating outside, do you prefer to eat in a fast food restaurant, or do you prefer to have food in other kinds of places? (2011.6.11CN)

这类关于快餐的话题其实也是比较常见的话题，相信各位考生也积累了不少的语料。我们不妨通过+1-1这样的思路去想，或许会轻松一些。再此，笔者也来给各位考生一些自己的想法：

-1：环境比较差，营养价值低：Health is my first concern. Fast food is known to have poor nutritional value because it is high in calories, fats, sugars and other unhealthy ingredients. My next concern is with the dining environment of a fast-food restaurant, which is often crowded and noisy, and there appear to be queues everywhere. So I would avoid going to a fast-food restaurant.

+1：喜欢咖啡馆那种闲适的氛围：I would go to a small but cozy restaurant or café, where I can sit comfortably in a chair, enjoy reading the latest menus, and maybe listen to some nice music while having a lovely afternoon tea.

2014年06月15日大陆

Task 1: Describe a gift you would like to give to someone. Please answer the question with specific details. (2009.3.13CN)

看似这样的题目比较新奇，没有什么头绪，但是这样的题目恰恰能够涵盖很多我们之前积累过的语料，比如书本，比如篮球（可以往运动的好处上借鉴）。在此，笔者以手机为例，来教大家如何正确使用语料：

1.What：先讲出这个礼物是什么：

I would say the gift I would like to give to my friend is an iphone 6 plus. I know it is kind of expensive, but I think it's worth the value.

2.Why: 讲出为什么送这个礼物，那就可以说出这个物品的好处了，这里就可以讲到手机的好处，也就是在媒体中讨论过的手机的好处：

It embodies the most cutting edge and state of the art technology, like touch screen, voice control and video camera, stuff like that. With this smart phone, my friend can talk to his friends and family members wherever and whenever he wants. Apart from that, he can download movies to watch on the high fidelity screen, just to kill some time. Last but not the least, with wifi access, he gets to know what is happening around the globe by surfing on the internet.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: it is easier to be a teacher than to be a student? Please give your reasons with details. (2009.3.13CN)

这道题目不难看出选择老师会比较好讲，可以从老师的职责来表示出老师的艰辛。笔者在这里给大家一些角度来思考问题：

1.老师教书需要有专业知识：teachers have to possess an abundance of knowledge and skills in at least one subject. To achieve this, a teacher often has to spend years studying teaching methodology and even more years practicing and improving their skills or teaching.

2.老师要对学生负责：teachers have much greater responsibility and thus more pressure than students do. Teachers often try very hard to meet the great expectations or both the student, and their parents, as well as the high standards set by school management and the general public. This could lead to high levels of stress for teachers.

2014年06月21日大陆

Task 1: What’s your favorite school subject? How does it become your favorite? Please give your answers with specific details. (2009.9.20CN)

这道题目在基础段中我们已经练习过了，笔者在此给大家一个大致的思路，我们可以从what以及why两个方面来讲，其中why可以拓展成两个理由：

What：the subject I enjoy learning the most is English.

Why：1.英语课本身有趣：we do lots of fun activities in class. We are always having class discussions, forming groups to create short conversations and act them out.

2.有学习英语的动力，学会英语对以后找工作有帮助：if I speak good English, one day I will be able to go abroad to receive a better education, find a decent job, and live a good life.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are old enough to do so. Please use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. (2009.9.20CN)

这道题目我们也可以从十大黄金原则的角度出发去思考。本身难度不是很大。当然我们也可以通过思维的拓展来想到一些比较不错的观点：

1.帮助家人减轻父母压力： they should help out their parents when they can. If a child takes out the garbage and does some dishes, then his or her parents can take a break and relax for a bit.

2.做家务可以和学习形成劳逸结合： children benefit from doing these tasks. They spend hours and hours sitting at their desks studying and doing homework assignment. Taking care of some housework gives them a choice to move around.

2014年06月28日大陆

Task 1: How can you ensure that you can finish the assignment on time when the studying work is heave? Please include details in your answer. (2011.10.14NA)

这道题目看似无从下手，其实和我们之前做过的很多题目都很类似，这道题目也是需要各位考生在15秒的时间里进行快速的头脑风暴，在此笔者给出一些自己的想法与君分享：

1.做一个计划表：making a plan when the studying work is heavy is vital important. It can tell you what you should do and when you should do it. After making a plan, everything is just under control.

2.求助他人：never finish all the work by yourself. We are not a superman, so be brave to ask others for help. Team is always stronger than individual.

Task 2: Do you prefer to spend your vacation in the city or in the countryside? Why? Please explain in detail. (2007.7.7CN)

这道题目是比较典型的可以从十大黄金原则出发的题目，在此笔者从十原则中挑选一些来和各位考生进行分析：

1.经济原则：going to the countryside is more economical. Food and gifts in the countryside are always cheaper in the city and they are usually unique.

2.方便原则：spending vacation in the city means that you need to face the terrible traffic problem. No one wants to spend his vacation in his car. However, there is no worry about the traffic when you are in the countryside because the road is always broad and fewer people drive there.

2014年06月29日大陆

Task 1: Which of following period is the most difficult time in a person’s life: childhood, teenage years or adulthood? Give your opinion and explain the reasons? (2010.10.29NA)

这道题目看似很难，其实我们如果思维够敏捷，短短的十五秒也是够我们去想出两个观点的。笔者在此就以青少年为例，给各位考生来进行分析：

1.课业压力繁重：it’s hard being a high school student. What we learn in high school is really hard. We are studying so many subjects all at the same time. There are endless assignments and tests to worry about.

2.同龄人压力：there is too much peer pressure being a teenager. People compare with each other about the clothes they wear, the shoes they put on and the grades they gets.

Task 2: 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. (2010.8.28CN)

这道题目也可以通过头脑风暴来思考，相信此题对很多考生来说都应该有话要说，这里笔者以提前制定计划为例给各位考生一些自己的想法，供各位参考：

1.对自己负责，让自己安心： I need to plan ahead to feel certain about myself. Sometimes life hits you hard. We must anticipate the troubles coming in our way in order to deal with them when problems present. For example, we must choose a major that has the most demand on the job market. This way we won’t waste our time on things that have little real life application.

2.提前规划可以使得自己的生活保持高效：planning ahead means I can always stay productive. I plan to not only finish my education with an outstanding grade, but also work in a part-time job while I am still a student so after I graduate, I will be able to have a resume that can impress my future employers.

2014年07月06日大陆

Task 1: Describe one thing you did not want to do but you were asked to do. How was the result? Please explain with details.(2009.7.25NA)

解析：本题为experience题，在选好内容的基础上，本题应该注意的就是要完整，满足题目的keywords要求：什么事？结果怎么样？要把experience的起因经过和结果说清楚。

在这里可以举一些学习，生活，社会类的话题，最好从自身实际出发，这样才会言之有物。

比如学习：现在家长逼着孩子去各种补习班的情况很多见，可以就这个展开话题

Sample answer:

Painting is really not my thing, but my parents are really crazy about art, so they want me to be a great painter in the future, so they forced me to attend a cram school teaching some art subjects when I was an elementary school student , cuz I was too young to make decision on my own, so the only thing I could do is surrendering and following their order. I gotta say those things taught in this school were really killing me, I had to learn how to hold the pencil in a right hand shape ,which is super uncomfortable , after a couple of days, I couldn’t take it any more, so i skipped the class secretly without telling my mom , fortunately ,they never found out this.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Wealthy people should be required to help poor people. Please answer the question with specific examples and details. (2010.8.13NA)

解析：二选一的题目没有对与错之分，只有好说与不好说之分，所以一定要选一个能够有充分的理由，并且足够的细节和例子来支撑的观点。例如这道题，如果选择同意，那就要提到美德啊，社会的和谐发展啊之类的话题，这样并不是很好说，所以可以选择不同意

从人性和性格方面来说，会产生依赖性，不思进取，会有越来越多的人不努力

Sample sentence：most of poor people don’t work hard,so to some extent , they do this to themselves, they deserve the poverty, if the rich always help them out, they will take it as granted, thus becoming lazier and poorer, it is a vicious circle

从责任，公平，金钱方面来阐述，富人没有任何义务帮助穷人，富人赚钱也很不容易

Sample sentence：not all the wealthy people inherit property from their parents, there are lots of self-made man, who have been through a lot sufferings and difficulties , even they are rich now , it is pretty unfair to require them to share their fortune with others,I mean, this better be a voluntary action instead of a compulsory mission.

2014年07月12日大陆

Task 1: What’s your favorite school subject? How does it become your favorite? Please give your answers with specific details. (2009.9.20CN)

解析：这是一道物品题，答物品题的原因可以从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保，或者加上一些个人因素，比如睹物思人，睹物思事，睹物思地

这里的学科有很多English，math，Chinese， physics，chemical等等，这里以English为例

从学习角度英语很有趣

Sample sentence：The subject i enjoy learning most is English. First ,we do lots of fun activities in class. We are always having class discussions,forming groups to create short conversations and act them out. I rarely get bored in my English class because our teacher never fails to come up with new ideas that keeps interested and active.

从工作和应用角度，英语能够帮助我们出国

Second, English is the one subject that I’m really motivated to work hard on. If I speak good English, one day I’ll be able to go abroad to receive better education, find a decent job, and live a good life.

Task 2: When going on a vacation, do you prefer to have outdoor activities or indoor activities? Please include examples and details in your answer. (2011.10.14NA)

解析：这是一道物品题，答物品题的原因可以从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保

1.从方便原则：室内游戏不用管天气

Sample: I prefer to do indoor sports for the following reasons,First, working out indoors means I can exercise regardless of the weather.for example,I can have fun playing badminton with my friends , I doesn’t matter how hard it snows or rains outside. During summer days that are crazy hot, we can exercise without getting sun burnt indoors.

2.从健康原则：不那么激烈

Sample: Indoor activities are less intensive. That means we don’t get injured that easily comparing to doing outdoor sports like skiing or snowboarding. Indoor sports like yoga are more soothing, or relaxing.

2014年08月16日大陆

Task 1: Describe a family activity that you enjoy most. Please use specific reasons and examples to support your response. (2011.12.11CN)

解析：属于事件题的activities题，先要介绍这个activity是什么，然后从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why

1.从减压方面：

Sample：I enjoyed camping with my family the most. First of all, spending a weekend camping gives us a chance to take a break from buildings and streets in the city. It’s wonderful to be in the nature and see some wild animals.

2.从学习和性格方面：

Sample: Camping taught me many life skills. I learned how to fish, start a fire and navigate without compass. I rarely use these skill, but I think it’s nice to have them. Lastly, the long hikes we took on our camping trips made me a tougher person both mentally and physically.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing computer games or video games is a waste of teenagers’ time. Please use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. (2010.6.26NA)

解析：Task 2的原因可以从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保，当然如果有比较个性化的答案更好。

此处可以用个人经历来作答，好处是叙事比说理要简单，而且更有说服力，这里取tpo试题里的一段听力原文，进行修改，用作例子。

Sample：I do believe that playing video games is a waste of time. This is a true story from my own life. In my first year in high school, I was addicted to video games. I played them all the time and I wasn’t studying enough. I was failed in chemistry that was my hardest class. So this was a conflict for me, because I wanted a good job when I grew up, and I believed, that if you want a good career, you got to do well in school. I quit playing after I thought about it long and hard. A few months later, I saw great improvement in my grade,and I haven’t played much ever since.

2014年08月23日大陆

Task 1: Some universities plan to replace paperbacks and magazines with electronic books. Do you agree or disagree? Include reasons and examples to support your response. (2012.5.5NA)

解析：Task 2的原因可以从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保，当然如果有比较个性化的答案更好

可以从方便原则来说：

sample：the plus side of this plan is ebooks are easy to carry. Thousands of books can be loaded onto one device. These devices are small and light to carry around. Being able to search an entire book is awesome. This allows us to find a keyword within seconds.

可以从经济方面，省钱来说：

Sample：It is pretty cost-effective to use ebooks instead of paper books, cuz you just have to purchase a devise and everything is done. After that you can download whatever you want from the internet for free. Also, the ebooks will be updated anytime. You don’t have to spend extra money to get the latest version of the book.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It’s easier to teach children in primary schools than students in universities. Please include reasons and details in your explanation. (2008.12.12CN)

解析：task2的原因可以从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保，当然如果有比较个性化的答案更好

这里可以运用对比的方式，说明孩子如何不好教，大学生如何好教，这样可以避免说单方面词穷的情况

Sample：They can get pretty naughty sometimes. My friend tony used to teach in a primary school. He told me that kids in his class interrupt him all the time. Sometimes they even walk around the classroom when they’re supposed to be sitting down. They’re cute but they do get really noisy form time to time. University students, on the other hand, have much better self control. They know how to sit quietly and pay attention to the teacher. They know they have to take notes without the teacher having to remind them to.

2014年08月23日大陆

Task 1: What are the advantages and disadvantages of allowing students to eat in class? Please include specific details in your response. (2011.12.9NA)

解析：从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why,有其他的个性化理由更好

缓解饥饿（从效率说）

Sample：Having class is really tiring for students. So it is highly possible that students will get hungry. Thus being distracted.

打扰别人

Sample：A lot of noise will be made while eating, so that is a kind of disturbing to others, especially when the students are trying to follow the teachers. If all the students do that, the class will become noisy and messy.

Task 2: Which one would you like to choose: 1. Courses relating to a specific career, 2. A variety of courses. Please explain your choice with specific examples and details. (2011.5.28CN)

解析：从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why,有其他的个性化理由更好

减压方面：

Sample：Learning a variety of courses will lay more pressure on students. That way, there will be more assignments waiting for them to do, leaving them no time to relax themselves a little bit. Let alone doing sth they like

效率方面：

Sample：A person’s energy is limited. Doing a lot of things one time, they must split their energy and time to several parts. The time for every course will be shortened. Thus the efficiency will be lowered. They can’t dig deeper in the knowledge in one course. Maybe they will become a all-round person. But I think specialists are more needed in modern society.

2014年08月30日大陆

Task 1: Your friend is always late for group events, what suggestions do you have for him?

解析：属于虚拟物品累的题目，先要介绍这个建议是什么，然后从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why,有其他的个性化理由更好

可以建议他买个闹钟来时刻提醒自己，包括起床和设定提前提醒

Sample：I will suggest him to buy a big and loud alarm clock. People don’t like to get up in the morning. It is in our nature. There are countless alarm clocks on the market. Some of them make crazy loud noises. Some of them run on the floor so you have to get out of the bed to get them and shut them up. They should be plenty of help. Also, he can try to remind himself buy setting the alarm clock ahead of the time when he is gonna go to somewhere, like appointment or party. So he will has time to get himself prepared.

Task 2: Is it better for students to sit in an assigned seat all the time or sit in different seats from time to time?

解析：可以从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why，当然有个性化的回答更好

可以从交友和学习原则来说

Sample: Moving around means we’ll sitting next to a new group of student. It’d be the nice to be able to interact with different people for a change. We’ll be having discussions with a set of different minds. When we get to know each other well enough, discussion can get off topic pretty easily.

可以从公平角度来阐述问题：

Sample: It’s not fair to have some people always sitting in the front of the class. Maybe people at the back want to interact with the teacher too. Moving around gives us a equal chance to do so.

2014年09月13日北美

Task 1: Talk about a book you liked when you were a child, and explain why you liked that book. Use details and reasons in your response.

My favorite book is/ I enjoy reading a book called Dream of the Red Chamber.

What: The novel is usually grouped with three other pre-modern Chinese works of fiction, collectively known as the Four Great Classical Novels.

Why: this novel provides me a vivid picture of the life and social structures of 18th-century China. It’s not so shallow like other novels. Actually, it’s more like a historic novel. Besides, I was deeply moved by the great tragedy between the hero Jia Baoyu and heroine Lin Daiyu.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: process is more important than result? Please include details and examples in your explanation.

解析：此题可以用比较个性化的观点回答

Sample:

Agree：

From the perspective of time, I gotta say process is a period of time, while the result is just a point in time, so I consider the process is much more important than result. You know, the emotion you are experiencing during the process of doing sth, including happiness or sadness. It will accompany you for a long time, in which your emotion will be influenced more , and the emotion will last long. But when the result comes out, the emotion is just momentary.

2014年09月14日大陆

Task 1: Describe a friend of yours. Explain how you became friends. Please include reasons and details in your response. (2014.3.22CN)

解析：这是非常典型的人物题，描述人物可以从外貌，性格，声誉，共同原则，影响原则来说

1.共同原则：

A special friend of mine is Tony. I met him in an art club on campus. We have the same taste in music and art. Both of us like listening to metal music and taking photos. This means we have more activities to do together and things to talk about .

2.性格原则：

I feel free to talk to tony about anything because he can keep secrets and give me the suggestion that I need. He would never blame or punish me for the mistakes I made. For example, he is the only person I’d like talk to when I fail an important test.

Task 2: Some students take notes very often during class. Other students do not take notes or rarely take notes. Which do you think is better? Please explain with details. (2014.3.22CN)

解析：可以从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why，当然有个性化的回答更好

1.从效率角度回答

Sample：I prefer to take lots of notes in class. Taking notes helps me concentrate. It is easier to keep up with the lecture when I constantly taking notes. I’ll get distracted if I don’t, especially when I didn’t have a good sleep last night.

2.从方便记忆的角度回答

Notes are helpful when I review class materials. I don’t have a great memory. Class note is a record of what’s important. It reminds me of the things that might be in tests.

2014年09月21日大陆

Task 1: Describe an interesting style of clothing in your country.

解析：属于物品累的题目，先要介绍这个建议是什么，然后从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why,有其他的个性化理由更好

Sample：

I wanna talk about the Empress Wu suit. It is a kind of Chinese classical costumes, also a symbol of an era. It is more like an evening dress, decorated with some shining diamonds, making the suit more elegant and luxurious .

Recently this suit is becoming hot and popular among Chinese people along with the popularity of the Chinese TV play called 《Empress Wu》, in which all the concubines and maids in the imperial palace wear it. Because of this, this TV play becomes the topic at people’s leisure time.

Task 2: Can part-time jobs help people prepare for their future career? Please give your opinion with specific reasons and details.

解析：从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why,有其他的个性化理由更好

从学习和工作角度

Sample：People can get real world experience from working. Take myself for example, I waited tables part-time while I was in university. I learned a lot about how to deal with different kinds of people on that job.

2.从交友原则

Also, taking part time job means that students can get in touch with people that aren’t students. Students have a chance to establish a professional network before leaving school. For example, some schools require students to work at a local business as part of the graduate requirements. And I know people who have secured positions at these firms even before they graduated.

2014年09月27日大陆

Task 1: Many students do volunteering in schools or communities. If you are a volunteer, what kind of volunteer work are you interested in? Gardening in a community, doing activities with children, or cleaning a place in the city. Explain reasons and using examples to support your response.

解析：从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why,有其他的个性化理由更好

可以从环境方面回答：

Sample：

A garden can make our campus a more beautiful place to live in. Right now, there’s nothing but buildings, sidewalks and parking spaces on campus. The whole place is pretty boring, a garden can certainly change that.

从减压原则回答：

Sample:

I like plants and nature in general. I think it’s fun to plant something with my own hands. I spend way too much time in the library and lab. Doing gardening gives me a chance to take a break from my life and get some fresh air.

Task 2: Some students prefer to live alone or live with their friends when they study abroad. Other students prefer to live with local families. Which do you prefer and why?

解析：从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why,有其他的个性化理由更好

从交友和学习方面：

Sample：

Living with a local family means I’ll be able to expose myself to new experiences and foreign culture. There’s nothing more exciting than being part of a new family. I’ll be making new friends and tasting different foods.

2.从健康安全原则：

It’s probably safer to stay with a local family than living by myself. Life isn’t easy when we first arrive at a new place. Homestay family members can guide us through this new experience and keep us safe

2014年09月27日北美

Task 1: Describe a good study habit you have that is different from other students. Explain how this habit helped you. Please include reasons and details to support your response.

Find a quiet place to study and talk to myself

1. 更加有效率，因为比较容易集中注意力，More efficient in quiet place, no disturbance from others, e.g. My study.

2. 可以自言自语，think out loud, talk to myself, a kind of discussion with myself, think clearer and more critically, a situation created by myself, one brain becomes two.

做计划，Have a clear plan and do the tasks step by step

3. 提高效率Improve efficiency, Enables me to do everything orderly, the accomplishment of each single task in the plan is my power which gives me more passion.

4. 可以更好控制自己Control myself better, reduce the pressure because it is split up into parts.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching sports programs on television is not a good use of time. Please give your opinion and explanation using specific examples and details.

解析：此题从黄金原则出发并不是很好说，因为已经被限制在了时间范围内，所以可以从一些其他角度出发来讨论

1.看电视让我们停止思考并且吃个不停

Sample：

I agree with the statement for the following reasons. First, I think watching TV isn’t a great way to spend time in general. When we watch TV, we turn our brain off. We’re basically just sitting in the sofa and doing nothing. Lots of people like to eat junk food like chips and ice creams when they watch TV, which is bad for their health.

从交友和健康角度来说：

Sample：I think it’s way better to play outside, be in the field, compete with our friends. We can have more fun, and do some great exercises.

Task 2: Which do you prefer, large department store or boutique? Please give your answer with specific examples and details.

解析：从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why,有其他的个性化理由更好

方便原则

I prefer to go shopping in large department stores. The store got so many shops gathering together in a wide range of fields, clothes, food, daily necessities,you name it. So you almost can get whatever you want one time in the same place. You don’t have to cover bunch of miles in different boutiques to hunt down sth you want.

经济原则

The commodities sold in the boutique are pretty pricy.

2014年10月11日大陆

Task 1: Describe a character in a book, or poem, explain why you like him or her. Please use specific details.

解析：人这是非常典型的人物题，描述人物可以从外貌，性格，声誉，共同原则，影响原则来说物题

1.who

Sample：The character I want to talk about is a policeman in a novel called “Men in Black”. He has done a lot of ridiculous, foolish and funny things. This guy is bright and clear, bold and powerful. Facing different types of aliens, he never gets cold feet. On the contrary, he always comes up with some brilliant ideas, from which you can tell he is creative and adaptable.

2.why

Sample:

I like him coz I can learn a lot from him, like how to be a tough guy to take responsibilities and challenges. No matter how many difficulties you are facing, you have to stay positive and optimistic.

Task 2: Do you like to save up your little extra money or spend it right away? Why? Please give specific reasons to support your response.

解析：从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why,有其他的个性化理由更好，其实大家可以感觉到有些题说理是很不好说的，那么我们就可以举例子。

I prefer to save up. I’m gonna take myself as an example. I am not so careful with my money. It turns out bad of what I did. One day I was in need for a lot of money cuz I got my leg injured in an accident. But I didn’t have a penny on me. Having no choice, I got to turn to my mom. It was so embarrassing. From then on, I started saving up for sth urgent.

2014年10月18日大陆

Task 1: What kind of clothes do you usually wear and why? Please include specific examples and details

解析：从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why,有其他的个性化理由更好

从质量方面来说

Sample：

I like sportswear the most. Brands like NorthFace and Columbia are my favorite. First, they are made to last forever. They are tough, well made, well thought out. I have a few jackets that were bought many years ago that are still in near perfect condition. I’ve never really taken good care of them. I usually just toss them in the washer right after exercising or hiking. Years later, every button and zipper still works perfectly!

从舒适角度

Sample:

Second, they are perfect for outdoor activities which I love the most. They keep me warm and dry no matter how horrible the weather gets.

Task 2: Some teachers prefer students to send questions about course work assignments by email. Other teachers prefer that students ask these questions in person. Which do you think is better? Explain why.

解析：从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why,有其他的个性化理由更好

从效率方面回答

Sample：

Students can give a better list of the specifics and details of their question. When talking with teachers in person, they may sometimes miss some points they have thought about before.

从方便原则

Sample:

Teachers are pretty busy preparing for classes, having classes or dealing with some family affairs. So when they are not available, it won’t be a good time for students to have a face-to-face conversation with teachers.

2014年10月25日北美

Task 1: Nowadays, ‘quiet cars’ can be found on trains, in which people are forbidden to use their cellphones, computers, or talk loudly. What is your opinion about this?

解析：从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保等方面说明why,有其他的个性化理由更好

对别人的影响方面去回答：

Sample：

During long trips, some people like to rest or take a nap. Others read books and collect their thoughts. Having someone sitting next to you who talks on their cellphone loudly is super annoying. If rules like these are reinforced, people who long for a moment of peace can finally get what they what.

从反面回答，有这样的车就有可以打电话的车，人们可以任意的打，不用担心

Sample：

Having these cars also means people who absolutely needs to make calls or type away on their keyboard can feel free to do so without being judged on “regular” or “cellphone-friendly” cars.

Task 2: When going on vacation, do you prefer to have outdoor activities or indoor activities? Please include examples and details in your answer.

解析：这是一道物品题，答物品题的原因可以从10大黄金原则出发，学习经济工作效率性格健康方便交友减压环保

1.从方便原则：室内游戏不用管天气

Sample:

I prefer to do indoor sports for the following reasons. First, working out indoors means I can exercise regardless of the weather.for example. I can have fun playing badminton with my friends. It doesn’t matter how hard it snows or rains outside. During summer days that are crazy hot, we can exercise without getting sun burnt indoors.

2.从健康原则：不那么激烈

Sample:

Indoor activities are less intensive. That means we don’t get injured that easily comparing to doing outdoor sports like skiing or snowboarding. Indoor sports like yoga are more soothing , or relaxing.

2014年10月26日大陆

Task 1: What do you think about the fact that robots finish so many tasks for human beings. Is it a good thing? Please give your answers with specific reasons and details.

I hold the opinion that it is a wonderful thing to have robots finish tasks for human beings.

理由1: 现代社会经济高速发展，效率对于创造经济利润至关重要，很多的工作如果有机器人完成将会非常有效，并且降低错误发生的可能性。

With the fast development of economy in the modern society, efficiency is of great importance to profit making. It will be quite effective for robots to do many tasks that could be done by people. Moreover, this will reduce the possibility of errors.

理由2：现在人类对于外界的探索和对资源的开发向着更加深层次的方向发展，随之而来的是高度的风险。机器人的存在将会最大程度地降低人类在这个过程中遇到的风险。

High risks come along with the exploration of outer world and the development of resources carried out by human beings are going further, As a result, the existence of robots can minimize such risks during this process.

Task 2: Some people prefer to keep reading a new book until it is finished. Some others prefer to stop reading whenever they lose interest. Which method of reading do you think is better and why?

I think it is the best to keep reading a new book and get it finished.

理由1：一本书往往不会从头到尾那么直白，如果往往因为书的内容进入了一个自己不太感兴趣的部分就是去全部的兴趣，就有可能错过了更加精彩的风景，这样是很可惜的。

Usually a book cannot be quite literally straight thoroughly. Therefore, it is a pity in any case that we miss even more exciting scenery because we lose interest of the whole book due to some parts that we are not quite excited about.

理由2：凡事要善始善终，养成这样的好习惯，有助于培养我们的恒心。对于一本书而言，能够一以贯之地读完它才算是真正了解了这本书。

It is a good habit to start well and end well because this habit can contribute to our perseverance. For reading a book, only if we can read it from cover to cover,can we say that we finally have a real understanding of it.

2014年11月02日大陆

Task 1: Which type of movie is not enjoyable for you to watch: action, romance or science-fiction? Please give your answers with specific examples and details.

Generally it is the action movie that I do not quite enjoy. Because

理由1：动作片往往太过于吵闹，并且打杀、枪战的场面血腥而让我觉得不太舒服。

Action movies usually are too noisy，and I feel not very comfortable with the bloody scenes of those fighting, killing and gunplay.

理由2：动作片充斥着太多的表面上的争斗，没有很多直击心灵的内容。因为它不像爱情片和科幻片，可以给我们很多情感共鸣和启发。

Filled with too much apparent conflicts，action movie seldom provide us with things hit upon our souls because unlike romance and science-fiction movies, it cannot give us much emotional resonance and inspiration.

Task 2: Some people prefer to listen to or watch news everyday while others do it occasionally. Which way do you prefer and why? Please use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

I prefer to watch news everyday. Due to the reasons that :

理由1：天天看新闻，才可以很好的跟进每天最新发生的事情，不会出现任何信息上的滞后，在和别人交流的时候才可以更好地进行互动。

Watching news everyday can help you to catch up with the latest events, and avoid any message delay，so that you can have a better interaction with other people during the communications.

理由2：每天跟进新闻可以对事物的发展有一个纵向的认知，从而加深对事物的理解的同时，对趋势有自己的独立判断。

Getting ourselves updated with these news everyday can give us a vertical view of the development of events. Consequently, we can not only deepen the understanding of certain things but also nurture out independent judgment of tendency.

2014年11月08日大陆

Task 1: If the city you are living in receives a large amount of money, what do you think the city should invest in: transportation, tourism or education? Please use details and examples in your response.

With this large amount of money, the city should carry out investment in education.

理由1：

对于公民的教育是国家和政府应当一直非常重视的投入，它是国家的软实力，因为国民的素质高低决定了国家的未来。

The education of citizens should always be an investment with great emphasis laid on, Education is the soft power of a country as the quality of people decides this country’s future.

理由2：

除此之外，我现在生活的城市是一个旅游业很发达的城市，文物古迹保存地很好；并且交通的建设已经一直在进行，因此这笔资金更应当来投资教育发展。

Besides, the city I am living now has a well-developed industry in tourism with good protection of cultural relics, the construction of transportation has been under going for long. Therefore, the money should be put into the development of education.

Task 2: Which do you prefer: a job in a distant city with a high salary, or job in your current city with a low salary?

To me, I prefer a job in a distant city with a high salary.

理由1：

能够在一个遥远的城市有高收入，说明我的工作水平不差，所以回去选择和我的工作水平等职的工作；

理由2：

在遥远的城市工作会离开现有的环境，就等于离开了自己的安全区，这样其实是对自己的一个挑战，你可以有不同的经历，也可以创造新的机遇。

2014年11月08日大陆 (同日出现两套)

Task 1: While choosing a house or an apartment to live in, what is the most important characteristic you care about? Why?

The most important characteristic I consider when choosing a place to live in is safety.

理由1:

有句话叫“安全第一”，在任何时候都应当把安全放在第一位，不论是工作，还是生活，有了安全作为前提，才能去展开其他的活动。

There is one saying goes that “safety comes first”,so we should always put safety first at any time,no matter when we are going out for work or for life. We should put safety as the prerequisite for other activities.

理由2：

对于现代人而言，只要资金到位，基本上都可找到设施理想的房子，因为现在的房地产行业是比较发达的。所以其他大家比较关注的考虑因素，比如基础设施中的医院、超市、公园等都可以满足。

To modern people, as long as we have enough money, we can find ideal house with facilities due to the well-developed real estate industry。 As a result, elements that people care much about in the infrastructures like hospital, supermarket and park can all be satisfied.

Task 2: Do you like to go to concert/theatre alone or with friends? Please give your opinion with specific reasons and details.

I like to go to concert/ theatre with friends rather than going there alone.

理由1：去看音乐会或者话剧本身是非常开心的一个活动，并且这种开心在得到分享后会变得更大,但是如果没有就会觉得很孤独。曾经有一次我独自一人去看交响乐，非常激动的心情却没有朋友可以和我一起分享，这种感觉很糟糕。

Going to concert or theatre is indeed a very pleasant activity, and this kind of pleasure can be enlarged by sharing with other people,otherwise you can feel lonely. For example, I went alone to a symphony once and felt quite excited about it, but without friends to share with this, I felt very moody afterwards.

理由2：去看音乐会或者话剧的人们往往都是结伴而行，对于不想落单的我而言，如果总是自己去看，积极性会受到打击。

People always go with their partner to the concert or theatre, so for a person like me who do not want to go by myself, always going along will discourage my passion for it.

2014年11月09日大陆

Task 1: College students should be allowed to keep pets in their dormitories. Do you agree? Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.

I hold the opinion that college students should not allowed to keep pets in their dorm.

理由1

宿舍是公共的生活区域，养宠物很可能会给其他的宿舍同学带来影响，比如狗在宿舍里乱跑，以及散发出的气味等等，因为他们有的人可能并不喜欢在宿舍中养宠物，因此会造成大家彼此之间的矛盾；

As a public living area for people, raising pets in dorm may bring effects to the other dorm mates, for example, the dog will run about in the room and give out smells.
Due to the reason that there might be people who do not like pets in the dorm, this will create contradiction among them.

理由2

即使寝室的同学都能接受在宿舍里养宠物，客观上而言，宿舍里也不适合养宠物，因为宠物需要人的悉心照料，而大学生要忙于课业和学校活动，没有足够的时间去看护它们。

Even if dorm mates accept pets in the dorm, it is not appropriate to raise pets in it objectively, because pets need good care but college students who are too occupied with classes and activities will not have enough time to take care of them.

Task 2: Some people think that people from small cities are kinder and more helpful than people from big cities. What is your opinion and why?

I don’t agree with this statement because I think this kindness depends on people themselves rather than the places they are from.

理由1

就像黑种人不会因为肤色和白种人不一样儿而显得有什么不同，人们来自不同的地方并不能对他们的品质就盖棺定论，认定来自小城市的人更加友善。

Just like black people have no different with white people although they have different skin color, people coming from different areas can not be judged of their merits based on that, and to come up with the conclusion that people from small cities can show more kindness.

理由2

我认为友善与否更多的是和人受到的教育和个人经历有关系。试想如果一个人从小接受了良好的家庭教育并且生活的环境是比较友好的，那么他很可能会是一个友善的人。

I think kindness are more related to the education and personal experiences. If one person has accepted good family education and grown up in a friendly environment ever since he was young , he is likely to be a nice person.

2014年11月15日大陆

Task 1: What kind of music do you enjoy most? Explain why you enjoy this kind of music. Please include specific examples and details in your answer.

I am very fond of pop music very. Due to the reason that

理由1

流行音乐的节奏感很强，并且同时富有变化性，所以听起来往往很丰富，让人的心情跟随着音乐而变化，如果在情绪低落的时候来段欢快的流行音乐，就会让情绪瞬间变得好起来。

Pop music with hard beats and changes can be diversified to hear and listeners’ emotions can change with it. If we can have some cheerful pop music when we are down, we can intermediately be in good mood.

理由2

流行音乐是我在英语口语方面的启蒙老师，在我学习英语的时候，通过听欧美流行音乐并且学习里面的发音，而形成了比较好的发音习惯。

Pop music is my “mentor” teacher in oral English. When I was learning English, I formed good habit of pronunciation by listening to the Western pop music and learning their way.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The government should spend money on projects that can encourage citizens to lead healthier lifestyle. Please give your opinion and explanation.

I agree with this statement that government should launch projects to encourage citizens to lead a healthier life.

理由1

在绝大部分人的温饱都得到满足的今天，我们应当追求的是更加有质量的生活，也就是更加健康的生活，它会使得我们的国民素质提高，从而有助于国家未来的发展。

Nowadays, most of the people have enough to eat and wear, therefore we should hope for life with more quality, that is a healthier life which can upgrade our national quality so as to contribute to our nation’s future development.

理由2

现代人的工作压力很大,亚健康的情况很多，癌症和其他病症往往都和我们亚健康的生活有关系。因此，政府为民众服务，设立项目来倡导引领更健康的生活方式势在必行。

Modern people usually have great work pressure and are under sub-healthy condition. Cancers and other diseases are often related to this. Therefore, it is necessary for the government to provide service for the citizens by setting up programs to encourage and lead healthier life style.

2014年11月24日大陆

Task 1: Describe a person whom you want to learn from and explain what and why you want to learn from him.

The idol I admire and want to learn from is my mentor during my postgraduate time. She is an excellent professor.

理由1

我的导师科学研究能力很强，虽然她还很年轻，但是已经通过自己的努力完成了多个科研项目，被评为教授了。这样的荣誉对于她而言非常不易。

My mentor has a strong capability to carry out research. Although she is still at a young age, she has already earned the title as professor through her own efforts on many research programs. This honor is no easy thing for her.

理由2

在我跟随她学习之后，我不仅从她那里学到了很多专业知识，更是被她温和谦虚的姿态和诚恳真挚的品德感动，比如她很为别人考虑，同时也有帮助别人的友善品格。

After I followed her to study, not only did I obtain much professional knowledge from her , but also moved by her gentle, modest and sincere merits. For example, she is very considerate of other people and help others a lot.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to go to schools before they are 16. Please use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

I agree with the opinion that children should be required to go to schools before they are 16.

理由1

孩子从小进入学校进行学习将会非常有助于培养他们的社会性，懂得如何融入群体，和别人进行交流，从而这样会使孩子的人格更加健全。

Going school at a very young age will help to nurture their sociality, to know how to get involved in a community and communicate so that the child will have a ever better personality.

理由2

16岁之前的教育对于孩子的世界观、价值观有非常重要的作用。如果不去学校接受教育，而是在家庭中甚至不去受到教育，那么这样的风险是很大的。

Education before 16 has a great impact on the formation of child’s outlook on world and on value. If the child stay at home for education and even lack the education at all instead of going to school, such risk will be quite high.

2014年11月29日大陆

Task 1: Which one f the following activities do you prefer to do alone? 1. Studying; 2. Exercising; 3. Shopping. Please include specific details.

I prefer to study along.

理由1

学习的时候需要全神贯注，如果旁边有其他人在会分散注意力，从而降低了学习的效率。学习中产生的问题可以在学习完成之后再找同学一起讨论。

We need high level of concentration when we are studying. With other people around we will be distracted and our efficiency will become low. Problems raised from study can be discussed with classmates afterwards.

理由2

运动的时候如果有人作伴，会更加有趣，比如在跑步的时候，每当自己坚持不下去时，同伴之间的相互鼓励将会使我们产生更多的勇气去完成。购物的时候有朋友一起，看重的不是买东西本身，而是相互陪伴的愉悦。
It will be more funny to have a companion during the excising, for example, when we are running and feel like giving up, the encouraging words between us will generate more bravery to finish running. While for shopping, what we are looking for is the pleasure of having each others’ company rather than purchasing itself.

Task 2: Do you think government should spend funding to save the animals on the verge of extinction? Please give your opinion and explanation using specific examples and details.

理由1

现在的生物多样性受到了严重的破坏，很多动物成为濒危物种是由于生存环境不复存在，而这些与人类活动息息相关，因此人类应当负起这个责任去保护它们，而个人的能力是微小的，因此应当由政府去做。

The biological diversity has been severely damaged because the living environments for these endangered species are no longer exist. This result is closely related to the activities of human beings. Therefore, we human should carry this responsibility to protect them. Since personal strength is quite limited, government should take the lead.

理由2

如果我们不采取行动保护这些濒危物种，那么随着它们的消失，很有可能我们人类会成为地球上唯一的物种，那样的场景我们不敢想象。没有了生态多样性，人类也会深受影响。

If we do not take measures to protect these endangered animals, then with the disappearance of them, we human might be the only specie on earth in the end which we can hardly imagine. Without the biological diversity, human being will also be deeply affected.

2014年12月06日大陆

Task 1: Describe two cities that you have visited. Please give specific details in your answer.

The cities I have visited that left deep impression on me were Beijing and Hong Kong.

理由1：北京作为中国的首都，一直是我非常想去看看的城市。当我来到北京，被它的王者之气深深震撼，紫禁城的宏伟，天安门广场的肃穆以及京城文化的异彩纷呈让我感到欣喜。

As the capital city of China, Beijing has been a city I want to visit for long. When I went to Beijing, I was deeply shocked by its sense of emperor, the grandness of the Forbidden City, the solemnity of Tian An Men Square and the diversified capital culture has greatly pleased me.

理由2: 香港作为非常重要的国际金融中心，散发出来的国际化气息即使是上海也无法相比。这里有各个国家的居民，东南亚人、欧美人与中国人相处融洽；这里的资源有很丰富，是金融活动高度发达的黄金宝地。

An international financial center as Hong Kong is, it has a sense of internalization that even Shanghai cannot compare with. There are residents from different countries like the Southeast, the West and China; Also, it is a place filled with resources, a treasure place with many financial activities.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers should encourage students to use computers since primary school. Please include specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

I disagree.

理由1：小学生自控比较差，容易沉迷游戏。

Primary school kids are more easily addicted to computer games. Though they can be supervised when using computers, it is not realistic to control all the kids’ viewing content all the time.

理由2：对眼睛不好

Using computers is bad for kids’ eyesight. Overtime, it can get worse.

2014年12月06日大陆

Task 1: If you are a volunteer in a hospital, what kind of work would you like to do? 1. Taking care of patients family. 2. Talking to a patient 3. Reading to patient. Please give specific reasons and details.

理由1：很多病人在医院里都会因为疾病的伤痛产生精神上的沮丧甚至压抑，这样对他们的病情康复是不利的，对于病人家属而言有时候也会压力很大。如果能通过我和病人进行交谈，将他们的压力释放出来，会好很多。

Many people become upset and even depressed with the hurt of disease in the hospital, which will do no good their healing and will also have negative effects on patients’ family. If I can have talk with these patients and release their stress, that would be much better.

理由2：病人家属的不适往往来源于病人本身的病情给他们带来的担忧，因此病人照顾好就是对他们最大的帮助；不仅如此，选择为病人读报读书，并不能和病人产生人与人之间的交流，从而对他们的康复不利。

Patient’s family suffered mostly because of the pain of the patient, so helping patient is the best way to improve this situation; Moreover, choosing to read paper or books for patient cannot generate interactive communication with them and help them to become better.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Employees should wear formal clothes instead of the casual clothes. Please give your opinion and explanation using specific examples and details.

I can hardly agree to the opinion that employees should wear formal clothes instead of the casual clothes.

理由1 穿各种风格的衣服往往可以彰显出人的个性，不允许员工穿自己喜欢的休闲衣服，会压制员工的个性，显得呆板沉闷，长此以往会不利于提高他们的工作率。

Wearing clothes with styles can illustrate people’s personalities. By forbidding employees to wear casual clothes, they will feel depressed and dull, and will do no good to their working efficiency.

理由2：如果要求员工一直穿正装，那员工必然要去买不少正装，正装的价格比休闲装要高的多，这样对于员工来说是一笔经济负担。

If the employer always demand employees to wear formally, they will go the buy quite a few suits. Such behavior will add economical burden to them since suits’ price are normally higher than casual clothes.

2014年12月13日大陆

Task 1: Which of the following ways of education do you support most? Through books, through communication within the community, or traveling around the world. Please give specific reasons and examples.

I support the way of reading books to be educated.

理由1：书是前人智慧的结晶，阅读书籍我们可以站在巨人肩膀上，用最直接快捷的方式去加深对于世界的认知。

Books are the valuable fruits of our ancestors， reading books enables us to stand on the shoulder of giants to learn more about this world through the most direct and quickly way.

理由2：与人交流和环游世界虽然也是学习的好方式，但是各有风险，因为要考虑到和什么样的人进行交流才是最合适的，也要考虑出去旅行带来的知识是否能如预期一样多，而不是只是开心而已。

Although communication and traveling around the world are also good ways to learn, but they bear different risks: you have to consider the most proper person to communicate with and whether you can really expect that much knowledge by traveling, instead of having fun only,

Task 2: Some people like to share their thoughts through publications like newspapers and blogs, others prefer to only share them with friends. Which one do you prefer?

I prefer to share my thoughts through publications.

理由1：如果自己有一些非常好的想法，那么因为自己想更多地和别人进行交流，所以会选择公众媒体的方式进行，这样交流的范围更加广泛有效；

If I have some excellent ideas, I would choose to publicize them to communicate with more people by letting the ideas spread further.

理由2：朋友之间的分享往往是个人性、隐私性很多的交流，并且它的范围不会很广，所以并不是广泛传播好想法的理想方式。

Sharing thoughts among friends tends to be personal and private with limited scope, therefore, it is not an ideal way for the expansion of communication.

2014年12月14日大陆

Task 1: What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing community service? Please include specific reasons and details in your response.

理由1：进行社区服务的好处是，可以更好地融入社区，和社区内的人们有更好的关系；并且也可以通过服务，培养自己的奉献意识；

The advantages to carry out community service is to better involved in the community and forge good relations with people; and to develop our sense of contribution through this activity.

理由2：进行社区服务的不好的方面在于可能会有很多人给自己的行为作出安排，所以不会特别自由；并且进行社区服务要投入精力，可能会影响到个人生活的安排。

The disadvantages may be that many people may interfere with what you arrange to do, so the freedom of doing so cannot be ensured; what’s more, you have to devote energy into the service so you might have much time for personal life.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? When students hand in their assignments later than the deadline, teacher should reduce their scores? Please use specific reasons to support your answer.

I totally agree with the statement that when students hand in their assignments later than the deadline, teacher should reduce their scores.

理由1 守时是一个有责任心的人应当具备的品德，故而学校对于学生的品德培养中，应当以按时交作业作为督促大家形成守时习惯的方式。

Timekeeping is the merit that a person with responsibility should have. So in the teaching of merits at school, handing-in assignment on time should be a way to encourage students to learn punctuality.

理由2：学生们也许会有意见认为有时候确实是因为客观困难没有办法按时交作业。那么老师可以就延迟交作业作出例外规定，这样也会更加公平合理。

Students may have suggestions that there are situations that prevent them from handing-in on time. Teachers can make certain exceptions for such delay which can be more reasonable and fair.

2014年12月21日大陆

Task 1: Which of the following community activities would you like to do? 1. Pick up trash and litters on the street; 2. Plant trees and flowers in the town; 3. Teach children to protect the environment.

I would like to choose planting trees and flowers in the town.

理由1：增加社区内的花草树木可以美化我们的环境，给大家提供更多的新鲜空气和更好的生活条件。

Planting trees and flowers in the town can decorate our environment, to provide people with fresher air and better living conditions.

理由2：通过定期在社区内种植树木花草，可以用实际行动告诉大家要保护环境，从而有效地减少大家对社区环境的污染，同时也可以给小朋友做榜样。

By planting trees and flowers regularly, we can use practical action to tell people to protect the environment we live in, so as to effectively reduce pollution and set good examples for the children.

Task 2: Do you agree or disagree? Young people today know more about the world than their parents did when they are at the same age. Please explain your opinion with details.

理由1: 现代社会信息高速发达，先进的通讯工具让我们被数据包围，我们的信息来源越多，我们得到的知识就越多，因此相比于我们父母的同龄时代我们知道的更多；

With the highly development of information in the modern society, the advanced communication tools get us surrounded by information. With more sources, we know more than what our parents did at the same age like us.

理由2：为了在全球化的今天有更多的竞争力，国家在教育方面也在不断增加与时俱进的内容，让我们从小就可以学到很多的知识，而这些在我们父母还小的时候是根本没有的。

To gain more competitiveness in the globalized world, our country is keeping us updated with contents during education, to let us learning more things that our parents at the same age like us would never know.

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