托福独立口语题

2016年托福独立口语题

1: Do you think it is a good idea to let students keep pets in dorms? Task 2: Do you agree that celebrities are good examples for young people?

1: Which one of the following history courses should be added? 1. history of science 2. art history 3. modern history of the 20th century

Task 2: Some people prefer to make a plan with their friends about social activities, while others prefer to decide about what to do when they meet their friends. Which do you prefer?

1: Which of the following volunteer jobs would you like to choose?

1. clean up the park

2. plant trees

3. build a bicycle lane

Task 2: Do you agree that universities are successful because of experienced professors?

1: What hobby would you recommend to a friend who is busy with work?

Task 2: Which is more important to the success of an artist: natural talent or hard work? 1: What are the disadvantages of moving to new places for work or education?

Task 2: Do you agree that schools should encourage students to be creative and imaginative in order for them to be successful?

1: What is the biggest challenge for university students and why? Task 2: Do you agree that it is more important to maintain the relationship with family members than with friends?

1: Which one of the following should be done in order to improve the quality of life and study for the students?

1. repairing the swimming pool

2. building a new cafeteria

3. improving laboratory equipment

Task 2: Some people tend to judge a person on the basis of the first observation, while other people believe that it takes a long time to know a person well. Which do you think is better?

1: If you are a member of a tutor group, which of the following

places would you like to take the students to go on a field trip?

1. a science museum

2. a local farm

3. a theater

Task 2: Do you agree that students should be allowed to take additional courses to graduate as soon as possible?

1: What do you think of the school you went to for the first time? Was it a good school and why?

Task 2: Some students prefer to study alone, while others prefer to study with a group of students. Which do you prefer?

1: Describe one of the most popular websites in your country. Task 2: Do you agree that it is beneficial for students to set aside some time for group discussions in class?

1: What is the most important habit that parents should teach their children?

Task 2: Some like to spend a lot of money to get a unique experience on vacations, while others prefer to spend only a little money on vacations. Which one do you prefer?

1: Do you think it is a good idea for the university to ask a student to leave school if he is caught cheating in exams?

Task 2: Some college students like to join clubs and enjoy club activities in their spare time, while others like to use this time to study another course or do schoolwork. Which one do

you think is better?

1: When visiting a new city, which of the following would you choose? (≈ 1. visiting a museum

2. walking through streets

3. taking an organized trip

Task 2: Some people like surprise visits from their friends, while others prefer to be informed of such visits. Which one do you prefer? 1: Some schools require students to finish forty hours of community service each year. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages.

Task 2: Do you agree that people should be forced to retire after the age of 65? 1: What kinds of effects would there be if mobile phones were forbidden in school?

Task 2: Do you agree that parents should use money as an incentive

for kids to behave well in school?

1: Describe two ways your life will be different in five years. Task 2: Some managers like to closely watch their employees, while others prefer to give their employees more freedom. Which do you think is more effective?

1: One of your friends wants to drop out of college. Is it a good idea or not?

Task 2: Your professor is asking you to help with some research work on the weekend, but you have planned to go to your sister’s birthday party. Which would you choose to do?

1: Describe a time when an impolite behavior in public annoyed you. Task 2: Your community has been donated a piece of land. Should it be used to build an amusement center, or to grow trees and flowers?

1: What are the disadvantages of shopping on the Internet?

Task 2: Do you agree that experienced doctors are better than young

doctors?

1: One of your foreign friends is coming to your country for studying, but he is worried about the cost. What suggestions would you like to give him?

Task 2: Do you agree that i t’s impolite to make calls or send text messages on a dinner table?

1: Talk about one thing that makes your country different from other countries.

Task 2: Do you agree that it’s easier to teach primary school kids than university students?

1: Which do you think is the most helpful to protecting the environment? 1. government 2. organization 3. individual

Task 2: Do you agree that it is important to learn about the history of the city you live in?

1: Many students are asked to evaluate their professors at the end

of the semester. What are the advantages and disadvantages?

Task 2: Do you agree that it is okay for people to use surgeries to change their appearance?

1: Describe a custom or tradition in your country that is no longer observed by young people but you wish were still popular today. Task 2: Some people prefer to watch entertainment programs on television, while others prefer to watch educational programs. Which do you prefer?

1: Which of the following do you think is the most difficult period?

1. childhood

2. teen period

3. adulthood

Task 2: Do you agree that if you want to be successful in running a business, being outgoing and friendly is very important?

1: Talk about the advantages of moving to a new place to study or work.

Task 2: Do you agree that students should learn painting? 1: Which of the following is the best way to to learn about the Italian culture?

1. watching Italian movies

2. learning Italian cooking

3. attending Italian history classes

Task 2: Some people prefer to buy a product as soon as it is on the market. Others prefer to wait until it has been on the market for a while. Which do you prefer? 上午)

Task 1: Which one of the following classes would you choose? 1. science history 2. art history

3. European history

Task 2: Do you agree that it is good for students to be assigned a lot of homework?

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Task 1: Which of the following do you think is the best way to attract visitors? 1. a local history museum 2. a modern art and film museum 3. a children’s science museum

Task 2: If you have some extra money, do you prefer to spend it on practical things like clothes and electronic products, or experiences like vacations and concerts?

1: Describe a common mistake that experienced teachers often make. Task 2: When you were a child, did you prefer to play indoors or outdoors?

1: Describe a change in your school that was initially considered by students as having negative effects on their life but later proved to be positive. 2: Do you prefer to exercise every day or only when you are free?

1: Which of the following would you choose to be in the summer vacation? 1. a front desk assistant in a library ；；

Task2: Do you prefer to start a project as early as possible or wait until the due date?

1: Which of the following functions of cellphones will benefit students the most? 1. listening to music 2. recording lectures 3. taking pictures

Task 2: Do you agree that the boss should maintain a close relationship with employees?

1: Describe the best way for you to deal with disagreements with a friend.

Task 2: Do you prefer to decide on your major before entering college or after taking some courses?

1: Describe an experience when a friend disappointed you and how you reacted.

Task 2: Do you agree that the government should ban violence and strong language in television programs?

1: What are the characteristics of a good leader?

Task 2: Do you agree that spending time with family is more important than working?

1: Should students be allowed to take snacks and beverage into classrooms?

Task 2: Do you prefer to take classes in the morning or in the afternoon?

1:Which of the following influences students’ lives the most? 1. online courses 2. smart phones 3. e-books

Task 2: Do you agree that the best way to learn about a country is to watch its TV program?

1: Which of the following classes do you think is the most attractive to students? 1. history of rock music 2. sound engineering and recording 3. film studies

Task 2: Do you prefer to run your own business or work in a company?

1: Which do you think is the most important quality for a roommate?

1. cleanness

2. friendliness

3. quietness

Task 2: Do you prefer to buy new books or used books?

1: What can we do to reduce the number of cars in the city? Task 2: Do you agree that it is never too late to get a university degree?

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Task 1: One of your friends is planning to take a part-time job while studying in the university. What is your opinion of this?

Task 2: Do you prefer to have a dinner party with your friends or with your parents?

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Task 1: If you had the opportunity to travel to space, would you take it?

Task 2: Do you agree that it is important to live close to family?

1: Which of the following courses would you like to take the most?

1. mathematics

2. painting

3. science

Task 2: Do you agree that it is important for a child to spend some time living away from home and visiting relatives and friends?

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Task 1: Which of the following behaviors is the most negative one

displayed by children? 1. being selfish2. speaking impolitely3. being loud

Task 2: Do you agree that in order to be successful, one has to make enemies?

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Task 1: Which of the following part time jobs would you choose? 1. lab assistant

2. campus tour guide

3. library assistant

Task 2: Do you agree that playing sports might make children more aggressive?

1: Which of the following would you rather do with a group of people than alone? 1. eat a meal 2. listen to music 3. do homework

Task 2: Do you agree that it is important for young people to learn some domestic skills like cooking, sewing, and taking care of children?

1: Your friend has a close family member who is sick and needs your

comfort. Describe what you would do and explain why you think it is helpful.

Task 2: Some students prefer to enter the university immediately after finishing high school. Others prefer to take some time off before beginning the university life. Which option do you think is better?