新托福口语Task2题目+答案

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新托福口语Task2题目+答案分类汇总
新托福口语Task 2
About education
1. Some students prefer to have classes in the morning and do their part-time jobs in the evening. Others prefer to have classes in the evening and do their
part-time job in the morning. Which do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
Personally, I prefer to have classes in the morning and do their part-time jobs in the evening
First of all, it is because of the peer pressure. You know, everyone in my class chooses to study in the morning and work at night. I don’t wanna be a weird person and isolated from them. Therefor e I’d like to do the same as them and involve with them.
Secondly, I can gain more knowledge and collecting information during the whole
process. For example, I am about to have a better understanding of the meaning of life and the importance of dream and future, when I do the part-time job after the difficult classes, so that I’ll pay more attention to my academic performance and work.
In addition, according to the Times magazine, the people who do part-time jobs after classes are more likely to achieve success. I certainly wanna be a successful person, so I’d like to choose that.
2. Some students prefer to review their notes regularly; while others prefer to review their notes just before test. Which do you prefer and explain why?
Personally, I prefer to review notes regularly, it is because
First of all, I can save tons of time. Specifically, it only takes me 30 minutes to remember what I learned if I review my notes frequently. However, if I review just before the test, I will spend 5 hours recalling the
knowledge. I think spending the time saved reading history books is the better way for me to learn.
Also, it is because peer pressure. You know, everyone in my class chooses to review their notes regularly. I don’t wanna be a weird person and isolated from them. Therefore, I’d like to do the same and involve with them.
In addition, according to the Times magazine, the students who review the notes regularly are more likely to get a great score.
So, I’d like to review notes regularly.
3. Some university students would prefer to study full-time; others would prefer to study part time. Which do you prefer and why?
Personally, I prefer to study part-time. It is because
First of all, I can gain more knowledge and information during the whole process. For instance, I can have a better understanding of the meaning of life and the importance of dream and future. So, I will pay more attention to my work and academic performance and also make great contribution to our society in the future.
Also, I can make more friends in different background. We could have pleasant conversation not only about the academic information such as history, biology and economics, but also about the international events.
In addition, according to the Times magazine, the people who study part-time are more likely to achieve success. I certainly wanna be a successful person, so I’d like to study part-time.
4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students should always
study in quiet places. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Personally, I absolutely agree. It is because
First of all, it is relaxing and quite, so I can concentrate on the books, and get a better understanding of the knowledge I have learned, such as the history of America, the ideas of Plato.
Also, I would be able to save tons of time. Specifically, it takes me only 30 minutes to do my homework if I study in a quiet place such as library. However, if I’d like to study with loud music, I will spend at least 2 hours. I think spending the time saved on reading books on history or chemistry is considered to be the better way for me to relax.
In addition, according to the Times magazine, the people who study in a quiet place are more likely to get great scores in the exam. I certainly wanna be a successful
person, so I’d like to study in quiet places.
8. Some college students prefer to attend classes regularly because they believe that only in the class atmosphere can they focus on the reading. Others, however, believe that the best reading can only be done outside the classroom. Which reading method do you think is better and why?
10 Some students prefer to listen to professors’ lecture in classrooms. Others prefer to study outdoors. Which do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
12. Some students prefer to study in classrooms. Others prefer to study somewhere else. Where do you think students should study in? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
Personally, I prefer to study in the classroom. It is because
First of all, it is relaxing and quite, so I can concentrate on the books, and get a better understanding of the knowledge I have learned, such as the history of America, the ideas of Plato.
Also, I would be able to save tons of time. Specifically, it takes me only 30 minutes to remember what I want to learn if I study in classroom. However, if I’d like to study in other places such as cafe, I will spend at least 2 hours. I think spending the time saved on doing exercises is considered to be the better way for me to relax.
In addition, it is because peer pressure. You know, everyone in my class chooses to study in the classroom. I don’t wanna be isolated from them. So I’d like to do the same and involve with them.
13. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Participating in class discussions makes students learn more. Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
18. Some students prefer to attend smaller classes with discussion. Others prefer to attend larger class with lecture. Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
Personally, I prefer to attend smaller classes with discussion. It is because First of all, I can have an easier access to a huge amount of knowledge and information ranging from history to biology. For instance, it’ll be easy for me to polish my speaking and listening skills by discussion. This can render me a good opportunity to practice my English, and eventually put me in a favorable position in the upcoming competition.
Also, I can make more friends in different background. We could have pleasant conversation not only about the academic information such as history,
biology and economics, but also about the international events.
In addition, during the process of discussion, and I can learn some useful interpersonal skills or personality such as honesty and persistence from others. This can help me cooperate with others more effectively, and offer me more
opportunities to make new acquaintance.
With more partners, I could be likely to succeed.
5. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important lessons can not be learned in classrooms. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
6. Some people think that university students should stay in classrooms. Others think that they should do more practical exercises outside classrooms. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
15. It has been said “Not everything that is learned is contained in books.” Compare and contrast knowledge gained from experience with knowledge gained from books. In your opinion which source is more important? Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Personally, I absolutely agree. It is because
First of all, teachers tend to concentrate more on students’ academic performance while if students do some
part-time jobs, they will get more knowledge and practical skills, which can be the most important part in their life. For instance, last year I did a job as a waitress in a small restaurant for a month. After that I got a better understanding of the meaning of life and career and the importance of dream and future. So I will pay more attention to my work and make great contribution to our
society in the future. As you know, I won’t learn that if I just study in classroom.
Also, According to the Times magazine in 2008, the people who do some practical exercises outside classrooms are more likely to achieve success in their later time. Coz they will make more friends in different background and learn various good personalities such as honesty and persistence which play a key role in their life.
7. Some students like to take online courses. Others like to take traditional classroom courses. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Personally, I prefer to study online. It is because
First of all, it’s cheap and economical. It can help me save a lot of money coz I don’t need to pay the high tuition fee. Specifically, it only costs 200
Yuan to take online courses at home. However, if I want to study at school, it will cost me at least 2000 Yuan. I hate squandering, so I think it is awesome.
Also, it is convenient and I would be able to save tons of time. You know, if I’d like to take traditional courses, I will spend at least 1 hour going to school. I think spending the time saved on reading books on history or chemistry is considered to be the better way for me to relax.
In addition, it is more eco-friendly. According to the Times magazine in 2008, if there are 50% of students take online courses,
9. Some students prefer to go to universities or colleges in their own cities or towns. Others students prefer to go to universities or colleges in new cities or towns. Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
Personally, I prefer to go to universities in a new city. It is because First of all, I can make more friends from different cities such as Beijing, Shanghai. We could have pleasant conversation not only about the academic information such as history, biology and economics, but also about the international events. And I can also learn some useful interpersonal skills or personality such as honesty and persistence
Also, it can definitely help me improve the understanding of the culture, custom, history and many interesting stuff about a different city. The deeper insight into culture can not only broaden my horizon but also help me comprehend the living style and thinking mode of the local people.
In addition, it is because of the peer pressure. You know, everyone in my class chooses to study in a new city. I don’t wanna be isolated from them. Therefore I
choose to do the same thing and involve with them.
11. Some students prefer to study in a big city. Others prefer to study in a small city. Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
Personally, I prefer to study in the big city. It is because
First of all, I can make more friends
in different background. We could have pleasant conversation not only about the academic information such as history, biology and economics, but also about the international events even some gossip.
Also, It is convenient and I would be able to save tons of time. Specifically, it takes me only 10 minutes to go shopping in the big c ity. However, if I’d like to study
in a small town, I will spend at least 2 hours.
In addition, According to the Times magazine in 2008, the people who study in big
cities are more likely to achieve success. Coz there are more job opportunities and most leading corporations such as IBM and Microsoft are located there.
16. Some people believe that the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. Other people believe that the best way of learning about life is through personal experience. Which do you think is preferable? Use specific examples to support your preference.
Personally, I think the best way of learning about life is by listening to the advice of family and friends. It is because First of all, I can gain more information and practical skills. Parents and friends always have more life experiences such as how to make friends with others, how to make fortune, so that by listening to their advice, I can have a
better understanding of the meaning of life and the importance of dream and future.
Also, I can make more friends during the whole process in different background. We can have a pleasant conversation not only about academic information but also about the international events such as economy and policy.
In addition to that, I can also learn some useful interpersonal skills or personality from them such as honesty and persistence, which can be the most important part of one’s life.
17. Some people think that playing team sports may teach children to be competitive. Others think that playing team sports may teach children to be cooperative. What’s your opinion? Explain why.
I think playing team sports can teach children to cooperate with others. It is because
First of all, they can make more friends with the same interest. After the game, they could have pleasant conversation not only about the academic information such as history, biology and economics, but also about the international events.
Also, during the process of team games such as football and basketball, their interpersonal skills will improve considerably. This can help they cooperate with others more effectively, teach they how to solve the problems with friends and offer them more opportunities to make new acquaintance. With more partners, they are more likely to succeed in the future In addition, according to the New York Times in 2008, the children who like to play with others are more likely to cooperate with the partners successfully in their later time.
So, I think……
19. Some students prefer to be taught by experienced teachers who have more teaching experience. Other students prefer to be taught by newly trained teachers who have just begun to teach a course. Which of these two methods do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
I prefer to be taught by an experienced teacher. It is because
First of all, I can have an easier access to a huge amount of knowledge and information ranging from history to biology. For instance, it’ll be easy for me to polish my speaking and listening skills if my English teacher is experienced. This can render me a good opportunity to practice my English, and eventually put me in a favorable position in the upcoming competition.
Also, I can abroad my horizon during the whole process. For instance, I can have a
better understanding of the meaning of life and the importance of dream and future. So, I will pay more attention to my academic performance and also make great contribution to our society in the future.
In addition, according to the New York Times in 2008, the students who are taught by experienced teachers are more likely to achieve success in their later time. I certainly wanna be a successful person. So I’d like to choose a experienced teacher.
20. Some people prefer to keep reading
a new book until it is finished. Others prefer to stop reading whenever they lose interest. Which method of reading do you think is better and why?
Personally, I prefer to stop reading whenever they lose interest. It is because First of all, it is convenient and I would be able to save tons of time. Specifically, it takes me only minutes to read a book I interest in. However, if I’d
like to keep reading a book until it finished, I will spend at least 5 hours. I think spending the time saved on reading books on history or chemistry is considered to be the better way for me to relax/learn more knowledge.
Also, I can abroad my horizon during the whole process. For instance, if I read more books I like. I can have a better understanding of the meaning of life and the importance of dream and future. So, I will pay more attention to my academic performance and also make great contribution to our society in the future.
In addition, it is because of the peer pressure. You know, everyone in my class chooses to stop reading if they lost interest. I don’t wanna be isolat ed from them. Therefore I choose to do the same thing and involve with them.
21. Some people prefer to read fictions in their spare time, while others prefer to
read nonfictions such as historical books and biographies. Which kind of books do you prefer and why? Use examples and details in your explanation.
Nonfiction: Information/ magazine/
peer pressure+friends
23. Some students prefer to study alone. Others prefer to study with a group of students. Which do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
Group: learn/friends/peer pressure
22. Some students prefer to search information for a project on the Internet. Other students prefer to search information
for a project by reading books or academic materials in the libraries. Which of these two methods do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
24. When they have some questions, some students prefer to search the Internet or books for answers. Other students prefer to
ask their instructors or parents for answers. Which method do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
Internet: time-saving/ cheap/ friends/
28. Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole school day
on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details
to support your answer.
27. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? High school should teach music and art as other basic science. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
29. Some people think that it is necessary for people to learn to play one type of musical instrument. Others don’t. What is your opinion and why? Include
details and examples in your explanation.
30. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is more important
for students to study science and mathematics than it is for them to study art and literature. Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
25. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should learn to draw or paint. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
减压/Friends/健康/magazine
32. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is never too late for old people to go to universities to get degrees. Use specific reasons to support your answer.
31. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Attending a college makes a person easier to get successful in career. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
33. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? University education should be available to only people who have
done well in secondary school. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
34. Some people believe that a college or university education should be available to all students. Others believe that higher education should be available only to good students. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Friends/information/magazine
36. Some people believe that universities should focus their money on academic studies. Others believe that universities should also use their funds to provide students more entertainments such as movies and concerts. What is your opinion and why?
减压/ friends/ information
About media
1. Some people prefer to watch entertainment program on TV. Others prefer to watch education program on TV. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.
Entertainment: 减压
/friends/information interesting
2. Which one acts more influence on you, media (information from TV, newspaper and radio) or people (friends, families or teachers)? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
Media: Information interesting/
time-saving/减压
3. Some people prefer reading newspaper or magazine to get news; others prefer watching television or listening to radio to get news. Which way do you prefer and why? Include details to support you explanation.
TV: Cheap/ information interesting/减压
About technology
1. Some people think that TV plays a positive role in the modern society. Others think that TV plays a negative role in the modern society. What is your opinion and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
Positive: 减压/information
interesting/
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students should not be allowed to take their cell phones into classrooms. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
3. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Cell phone should be forbidden in some places. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
I strongly agree with the opinion that cell-phone should be banned in some places like concert halls, movie theaters or in some situations like when you are driving in
cars or taking a subway, when you are in flight, in classes or meetings.
First of all, it has become social etiquette. The cell phone user should know when and where to pick up the cell phone and talk. Though people have personal right to use their phone, the others are not supposed to be involved in the unnecessary disturbance.
Also, cell phone can harm a person's health. Brain cancer rates in the US have risen since cell phones were introduced, leading some people to wonder if cell phone usage is the reason for the increase.
In addition,
4. Some people prefer to keep in touch with their family members and friends by letters and e-mail. Others prefer to keep in touch with their family members and friends by telephone. Which do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
Cheap/ convenient/peer pressure
5. Some people believe that modern technology has made our lives simpler. Others believe that modern technology has made our lives more complicated. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Cheap(email)/convenient(airplane)/减
压(internet+music+movie)
About culture
1. Should a city try to preserve its old，historic buildings or destroy them and replace them with modern buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
Protect: Culture(故宫、长城)/减压（颐和园）/学习(Also old buildings come in various styles, which is really good for architecture students to learn. For example, my cousin Tony, who is majoring in architecture, has always told me how great Rome is simply because of the wonderful old
buildings there, you know the ancient temples, Arena, temples and many more.)
2. Some people think that the government should invest money on art and culture like museums and theaters. Others don’t think so. What is your opinion? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
减压/friends/学习(The range of museums is fantastic—there are museums of ancient history and archaeology, of natural history and even museums for such things as transport and crime! And because the museums are constantly holding new exhibitions, there is always something different to see.)
About life
1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better for children to grow up in countryside than in big cities. Use specific reasons to support your answer
Big cities: more friends/ convenient/
人际关系
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Young people know more about the modern world than their parents. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
3. Some students prefer to live alone. Others prefer to live with their roommates. Which do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
Make friends/cheap/environment
4. Some students think that freshmen should share a dorm building with students from other grades. Other students think that freshmen should live in their own dorm building. What is your opinion? Use specific details and examples in your explanation.
Make friends with different
background/ understanding/ 人际关系
4. Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day's work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Magazine/ time-saving/peer pressure
5. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person's childhood years (the time from birth to twelve years of age) are the most important years of a person's life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
I disagree with the statement. I think universities’ years are the most important time of a person’s life. It is because First of all, people in universities can make more friends with different background from all over the world. They can have a pleasant conversation not only about the academic information such as history and biology, but about the latest international
events as well. Which I think is the better way for a person to learn.
Also, 人际关系
In addition, understanding
6. 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. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
I totally agree with the statement. It is because
First of all, magazine
Also, peer pressure
In addition,
8. Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants. Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Cheap/time-saving/environment
9. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? To be relaxed and unhurried is the best life style for everyone. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
Agree：轻松+减压/有时间交更多朋友/健康
11. Some people prefer to make friends with people who have different interests to theirs. Others prefer to make friends with people who have similar interest to theirs. Which kind of friend do you prefer for yourself? Why?
Friends/information/magazine
12. Some people trust their first impressions about a person's character because they believe these judgments are generally correct. Other people do not judge a person’s character quickly because they believe first impressions are often wrong. Compare these two attitudes. Which attitude
do you agree with? Support your choice with specific examples.
13. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should always tell the truth. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
About work
1. Because of computers, telephones and other technology is now possible for many people to work at home. Some people prefer working at home while others would rather work in an office. Explain which of these you prefer and why. Include details and examples in your explanation.
Home: time-saving/减压/隐私
Office：friends/人际关系/time-saving
2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A university student should do some part-time jobs or internships during his or her summer vacations to find
a suitable jo
b after graduation. Use specifi
c reasons an
d examples to support your answer.
Friends/understanding/人际关系
3. Some one prefers to focus on one job throughout his or her life; others prefer to change from one job to the other. Which do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
7. Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
Friends/understanding/人际关系
4. Some people prefer to work in a group. Others prefer to work individually. Which do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
Friends/time-saving/人际关系
About leisure。