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Task 1

1. Describe a person whom you would like to spend time with. Explain whyyou would like to spend time with this person.

Well, I would like to spend time with my friend Iddie, I met him when I wason an exchange program to study in America. I would not say he is a smart orintelligent person, but the fortitude and willpower he has to achieve somethinghe really aspires are so inspiring. He grew up in Ghana, a underdevelopedcountry in Africa. Though he had lots of setbacks in his life, he nevercomplained about anything, and he just hunkered down and made an effort to makehis life better. His passion and attitude for life are so contagious that Ialways look up to him.

2. Which one of the following factor do you think is most important when itcomes to traveling. Low cost, good weather, or various activities?

Well, Personally, I would say the most important factor is the activitiesthat I can do during the trip. I like to go to places where I can appreciate thenatural beauty, and get a chance to get away from the city concrete jungles.Actually, I just want to go to beautiful places with great natural scenery, liketropical rainforests, coastal cities, or mountainous ranges. As for theactivities, I like water activities, surfing, water skiing, also I like climbingmountains. cuz, doing these stuff I can keep fit, and improve my cardio vascularsystem, that's why I think activities are the most important.

3. Your school has a program that allows students to visit workplaces. Whatplace would you choose to observe and learn about?

1. A science laboratory 2. A business office 3. A Television studio

Personally, I choose to visit a science lab. Most of the time the things welearn in classrooms are very theoretical, and hard to understand. By going thelab I got a chance to use the lab equipment and apply theory in practice. Apartfrom that, I can also interact with the scientist working in the lab andenlighten myself. Like, a chemist can give you some information on frontierissues in the biochemistry field, or they might tell you something about a newdrug to cure cancer, and that will make me very excited.

4. Choose one of the following natural environment and explain why youwould like to live there most: mountain, forest, desert, prairie, seashore orsomewhere else?

Personally, I prefer to live by the seashore. To begin with, the scenery ofa coastal city can be breathtaking, for instance, I can appreciate the beauty ofmother nature, the sunrise and sunset can be really spectacular, and at the sametime, I get a chance to see the tropical plants, like coconut tree, banana tree.Additionally, I have the opportunity to taste the local seafood, like salmon,shrimp, and even lobster. Lastly, I could try out some water activities, like,surfing, scuba diving, and tubing, which is pretty thrilling.

5. Which of the following forms of art would you choose to learn:sculpture, portrait, or landscape painting? Explain why. Please include reasonsand details in your explanation.

Personally, I prefer to learn to draw landscape. By choosing this kind ofart form, I got a chance to travel to different places with various kinds ofterrains, like desert, lake, coastal city, tropical rainforest, and evenmountainous areas. Apart from that, besides learning how to draw these beautifullandscapes, I can learn local culture, customs, and even local dialects byinteracting with the local people, so I can broaden my horizon and enrich myexperience accordingly.

6. Talk about an activity you enjoyed doing with your family when you werea child, explain your answer in details.

My most memorable experience when I was a kid is to take the vacation onthe beach with the whole family. Since, my home town is not far from a coastalcity in China. We went there, enjoyed bathing in the sun while appreciating thebeautiful scenery alone the seashore, like the blossom and palm trees and stuff.We tried out the sea food like salmon, tuna and even some lobsters. Apart fromthat, the most exciting stuff I did when visiting this nice and beautiful citywas sea and water activities like snorkeling, wakeboarding and even jet skiingwith my dad. But I remembered that I got a little sun though.

7. What measure can you suggest to help improve the campus environment?

I would say the university should invest some money to provide garbage binsthat allows the students and faculty members to categorize their trash. As knownto all, some of the trash is recyclable like soda cans, paper and glass. One ofthe major reasons why there is rampant littering in my campus is that there arenot enough trash cans on campus. By providing more trash cans, and with propereducation, hopefully we can make the community members more environmentconscious and make our campus a better place.

8. Which of the following do you think is the most difficult andchallenging for university students? Being far away from families, finding timeto relax or making new friends.

I think finding time to relax is the most difficult one for a collegestudent. As known to all, the tuition keeps rising from year to year, in orderto relieve the financial burden, lots of students took two even three part jobsoff-campus like, bar-tender, dining server and delivery driver. Apart from that,the coursework is pretty tough. They have mid-terms, research paper, andpresentation to work on during the whole semester. They are bombarded with boththeir part-time job and workload from school, so the most difficult thing is tofind time to relax.

9. What kind of characteristics or components should a good schoolhave?

Well, personally, I think prestigious universities should have betterfacilities, science students depend on lab equipments to test theories in books,just learning theories without experiment in the lab is too boring andunproductive, so facilities, like research centers are very important. On top ofthat, professors are the key resource of a university, cuz they are the ones whocan motivate the students and develop their skills and make them more creative,thus giving the students a better chance to be successful in the future.

10. If you can have a part-time job at the university what position wouldyou choose? A lab assistant, a campus tour guide or a library assistant?

Personally, I prefer to be a lab assistant. By being a lab assistant, I gota chance to use the lab equipment and apply theory in practice, thus theknowledge that I learn in classrooms can be tested by myself, and that can bevery awesome. Apart from that, I can also interact with the scientist working inthe lab and enlighten myself. Working together with them can be very meaningful,since I plan to get my Ph.D in physics and become a physicist in the future. Theworking experience as a lab assistant can be very valuable when I am applyingfor the graduate school, it will give me a better shot to get scholarship.

11. Describe a time when you needed help from others, how he or she helpedyou and what was the result?

When I was in junior high, I had to learn English for the first time, andit was really hard for me to pick up at first. The words, grammar and sentencepatterns are just so different from Chinese. But with the help of my Englishteacher, I gradually learnt some basic words and useful phrases, and I startedpracticing English with foreigners whenever I got a chance, the more I acquire,the more I am willing to learn and I put more effort and I am determined to bereally good in English. Now, after so many years, I am still a big fan of theEnglish language, and I cannot live a single day without it.

12. Which of the following teaching methods do you consider the mosteffective, a field trip to local places of interest, tutoring sessions thatprovide individual help or presentations given by local leaders? Please includereasons and examples to support your choice.

I would say the best way learn is to go on a field trip, and actually Istill remember my field trip back in primary school. We went to the zoo, notlike watching a video, I got a chance to interact with animals under theinstruction of the zoo keeper, they were so lovely. What I am trying to say isthat students can discover stuff that doesn't come across in pictures or videosor even in a classroom. Apart from that, learning through exploration is morefun and effective. There are students who got a hard time reading textbooks,however, going on a field trip, they are totally engaged in the stuff they aregoing to see, thus they concentrate better and can learn more.

13. Your community center now offers classes on the weekends for free,which of the following class you will choose to take, give reason to explainyour choice. 1) A financial course to help you manage money 2) car maintenanceand repair 3)Review of Latin-American music

I would say I like to take a financial course, cuz, it is very importantfor someone to be financially independent and manage their money efficiently, bygoing to a financial course one can learn lots of stuff, like

when it is the right time to invest in stocks, or to buy gold as a form ofasset, or even understand the overall economic condition of the country. Afriend told me that he recently signed up a on line lecture on how to make wiseinvestment in stock market, and he followed the instructions, and it turned outthat he made a very good call by buying the stock from a company, which wasrecommended in the class, and made a big killing in it.

14. Describe an occasion in your country where people give gifts to eachother and what is the most common gifts.

Well, people give gifts to one another on lots of occasions, like gettingmarried, having a new baby, or even on a graduation day. But I would like totalk about Chinese lunar new year, generally, seniors in the family, likegrandparents, aunts and uncles give red envelopes to the younger generation. Itis basically some pocket money, and it has great significance. It symbolizesthat the kids are loved and cared by the senior, and they will be blessed forthe rest of the year.

15. Talk about an organization or club you want to join and why.

I would like to join in the swimming club, cuz if I joined the club, Iwould have a chance to compete together with my teammates to represent myuniversity. That would be a great honor to get to do that. In some competitions,I have to work with my teammates to win the game, and it gives me a strong senseof belonging and I feel I am needed by the team, my teammate and I would cheerup each other and get inspirations, encouragements from my fellow teammates. Ontop of that, I am a big swimming fan, when I am swimming in the pool, I feel sorelaxed and it is a very good way to keep fit.

16. Talk about how cell-phone has changed people's lives. Explain youranswer in details.

I do think that cell phones improved people's lives, to begin with it helpspeople to contact with family member and friends when they are far away fromhome, we can send instant messages or make phone calls whenever we want to, Ithink cell phone has brought people closer than ever, it makes communication soinstant. Plus, with wifi access and a smart phone, we can shop on line. Withjust a click of the button, the next moment you know, your order is deliveredright at your door. It is also easy to compare the prices offered by differenton-line stores and get a bargain. That is why I think cell phones improvedpeople's lives.

Task 2

1. If you were to choose a class to study for fun, which one would youchoose? An art class or a science class?

Personally, I prefer to choose take an art class. I think it is veryrelaxing, and at the same time, it can be very rewarding to learn some art, likeI might understand how to appreciate delicate artwork, such as, porcelain vase,water color painting, sculpture. Plus, art is the expression of the humanity.Without it, we would have no hope, no aspirations, no joy, just nothingmeaningful and enlightening, and one can never underestimate the value of artand music, actually, If you try any form of art, you will get a break from thestresses of life, work and study!

2. Do you agree or disagree with the statement: it is easier for peopletoday to lead a healthy life than people 100 years ago.

Personally, I would say it is easier for people to lead a healthy lifestyle now than the past, now, with the raising livelihood, more people haveaccess to nutritional food, like sea food, for example, salmon, tuna, shrimp andstuff like that. They are high in protein, low in carbs. Plus, the Food and DrugAdministration follow closely on the food safety issues, and it is very costlyfor relevant companies to have some loopholes in their food production. On topof all these, nowadays, people is much more attentive to their health than everbefore, with increased campaign on the both public and private side.

3. Some people prefer to read imaginative literature like fictions in theirspare time，while others prefer to read real literature or nonfictions, such ashistorical books and biographies. Which kind of books do you prefer, andwhy?

Personally, I choose to read fictions, especially science fiction. Not onlycan I get some knowledge about the frontiers in scientific research, I can alsorelax myself. The storyline of the novel can be really intriguing, thus when Iread a novel, I get deeply involved in the story, and I feel I can connect tothe characters so much that nothing can hold me back from finishing it once Istart to read a novel. However, when it comes to nonfiction, it would be prettyboring, since the materials are fairly abstract for me to understand, therefore,it might be hard for me to get focused when I read nonfictions.

4. Some people play games for enjoyment. Others play games in order to win.Which do you prefer and why?

Personally, most of the time, I play games for enjoyment. I am the kind ofperson, who wants to live a leisurely lifestyle, and I am not aggressive orcompetitive or anything. For me, the whole point of playing games is to relax,and have some fun. Moreover, I am already fed up with peer pressure, as a highschool student, I am judged by academic performance, and actually, I am sostressed out. So, instead of fighting against each other, which is intensive,tiring, I prefer to play games for fun and joy.

5. which do you prefer gather information before travel OR do not gather,just experience yourself there.

Personally, I am cautious person, and most of the time, I plan things aheadof time. When I travel somewhere, I do gather information before I visit theplace. By gathering information before the trip, I can know which hotel is themost comfortable, where can I eat nice local food, and activities I should notmiss out when visiting a particular place. Plus, I might find some taboos inthat local area, and get some heads-up or tips on-line, therefore, I can savemyself from embarrassment. Most importantly, if I plan my itinerary ahead oftime, I will use my time more efficiently, and have a better travelingexperience.

6. Do you agree or disagree that to be successful, a person should study inthe university?

I disagree that a person should study in the university to be successful. Idon't think that people should study in the university to be successful, thereare numerous examples to support my statement. Bill Gates and Steve Jobs, theydrop out of universities and they are very successful entrepreneurs. there areeven high school dropouts who started their business and are quite successful.You can learn knowledge from university, but one needs soft skills like how tobe people smart person, which doesn't require a person to go to university tolearn. Knowing how to deal with people is more important than what you learnedin universities. In other words, it is not about what you know, it is about whoyou know.

7. Some students prefer to study in a library. Others prefer to study athome or in dormitories. Which way do you prefer and why? Include reasons anddetails in your response.

I would say I'd like to study in the library. The most obvious reason isthat it is very quiet in the library, and I can fully focus on my work andnothing can distract me. There are just too much distraction to study at home, Ican lay on my bed and play computer games when I feel bored, it is just not thatproductive compared to studying in the library. Plus, when studying in thelibrary, I feel like people around me are also studying, and that is amotivation for me to concentrate on my own work. For these reasons, I would sayI like to study in the library.

8 Some people enjoy indoor activities, other prefer to do outdoor activities.Which do you prefer?

Personally, I like to get out and have some fun, to begin with I have morechoices if I choose to do outdoor activities, like climbing mountain, gofishing, go boating or canoeing. However, if I chose to stay indoors, I feellike I would be bound by the activities that I could do. It is much moreexciting and relaxing to do activities outdoors, since not only can I keep fit,but also I have a chance to breath fresh air and I am not bound by the limitedspace indoors.

9. Some people speak out in class, others prefer to listen and quietlyobserve. Which do you think leads to greater success in school?新东方托福词汇

Personally, I prefer to speak out and discuss things with my peers. I wouldsay the best way to learn is to speak out my ideas and thoughts about issue inquestion. It is a great chance for me to develop my confidence when speaking infront of a large audience and possibly I build up my public speaking skills, andit is a very valuable skill for my future career. Additionally, the whole classgets a chance to hear multiple points of view, although some points might not beas thought-provoking, you can learn a lot of stuff beyond the textbooks anyway,and understand how an idea works in real life when people speak out and sharetheir personal experiences.

10. Here are two jobs with equal amount of time and pay. One you need towork with other employees in a group and the other requires you to workindividually. Which do you prefer?

Personally, I would like to work in a group with other colleagues, I am anextrovert and outgoing person, and I think it is more fun when there are peoplearound me. Plus, I can also learned the importance of cooperation andresponsibility when I am with a team, to achieve something that is assigned tous, me and my teammates struggle together for a common goal, offer each othermotivation along the way, and I feel that I care something bigger than myselfduring the process, and I think this is very meaningful.

11. What kind of job will you choose? A job through which you can get a lotof money or a job through which you can get great personal satisfaction.

I guess it really depends on the scenario, if the job that gives me greatpersonal satisfaction can help me to pay all my utility bills and all otherliving expenses, I will choose the job that gives me great personalsatisfaction. Cuz, one has to work on a profession for a few decades beforeretirement, a job with high salary might not be the one you really like. Onemight suffer from constant depression and pressure doing that kind of job and itwill be detrimental to both their physical and psychology healthiness. Afterall, the experience is more valuable than salary.

12. Do you agree or disagree with the statement: artists and musicians areimportant to our society.

Personally, I would say artists and musicians play a very important role inour community at large, and I have the following reasons for support. To beginwith, people nowadays are inundated with heavy workloads, regardless what kindof job they have, like salesperson, managers, lawyers, bankers and evenprofessors. They need to switch off from their work and take some time toappreciate art and music, like watching a movie, or going to see a musical, andthat'll will help them to relax and calm down, and even to refresh their mood,thus they might improve their efficiency at work. Additionally, the work byartists and musicians have enormous monetary value, like the masterpiece ofBeethoven, the paintings of Leonardo Da Vinci, not only are they great assets tothe country where it originated, but also are invaluable treasure for the wholehuman race.

13. Do you agree or disagree with the statement: it is better to live closeto parents than to live far away from them.

Personally, I prefer to live close to my parents for the following reasons.To begin with, I am family person, and I enjoy to spend time with my families.To spending some quality time once in a while is very important to me, andliving close to my parents can help to do that more conveniently. Plus, if welive close to each other, we can constantly look out for one another. Like if Igot sick or have some kind of emergencies, my parents can attend me in a timelymanner. Also, they are getting old, and they need my immediate care, things canbe much easier if I live close to them.

14. Do you agree or disagree with the statement: it is easier for peopletoday to lead a healthy life than people 100 years ago.

Personally, I would say it is easier for people to lead a healthy lifestyle now than the past, now, with the raising livelihood, more people haveaccess to nutritional food, like sea food, for example, salmon, tuna, shrimp andstuff like that. They are high in protein, low in carbs. Plus, the Food and DrugAdministration follow closely on the food safety issues, and it is very costlyfor relevant companies to have some loopholes in their food production. On topof all these, nowadays, people is much more attentive to their health than everbefore, with increased campaign on the both public and private side.

15. When traveling, do you prefer to stay at one place for a long time orspend less time but visit more places? Explain you answer in details.

Personally, I prefer to stay at one place for a long time. As for me, thepurpose of traveling around is to experience the local cultures and customs,appreciate the natural beauty there. You might have to take your time andinteract with the locals, taking photos, and it is quite impossible for one toachieve that if they just leave the place the time they arrive. Additionally,traveling between places waste lots of precious time, which can be otherwiseused to experience and understand one single place. Also, it saves you thetrouble to plan a complicated itinerary and you don't have to worry aboutgetting stuck on your way to the next destination.

16. Do you prefer to live alone or live with others.

Personally, I prefer to live alone. Actually, I am very private person,most of the time, I keep things to myself. I would get distracted if I chose tolive with others who I might not familiar with. Actually, I am highly efficientwhen I do things without the disturb of others, like when I study I feel morecomfortable when nobody is around me. Plus, someone you are living with mighthave totally different habits and schedule when it comes to when to study orsleep or even watch TV. It would be really disruptive when one wants to studywhile the other prefers to watch TV.

17. Do you agree or disagree with the statement: employees should beprohibited to listen to music at work.

Well, personally, I think it's a very bad idea to prohibit music inworkplace. Actually, listening to music is a very good way for people to releasetheir negative emotions, like sadness, or sorrow, or even anger. Employees mightforget about the pressure in life and thus have a higher efficiency in theworkplace. Additionally, music keeps people refreshed and spurs creativity andinnovation. So, that is why it is a common practice for high-tech to allow theplay of music in their office, just so that they can create a relaxingenvironment and be more creative, and thus make more breakthroughs in theirfield.

18. Do you agree or disagree the following statement and give reasons:Parents should not allow their children to participate any form of sport(football, basketball, ice hockey.) in order to protect their health and fromany form of injuries.

Personally, I don't agree with that. I think kids should have their ownfreedom in choosing the kind of sports they like, including football, ice hockeyand stuff. To begin with, most of the sports can lead to injuries, and it shouldnot be decided by the parents which sports is more likely to cause injury, andplus lots of injuries can be prevented by proper protection, like chestprotectors and nice shoes and stuff. Additionally, kids can cultivate theircompetitiveness and build up a strong body, since the above mentioned sports arepretty intensive, and require lots of running back and forth.

19. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students shouldalways study in quiet places.

Personally, I think students should always study in quiet places. To beginwith, students are likely to concentrate more when studying in quiet places，like in the library or classroom, I can fully focus on my work and nothing candistract me. There are just too much distraction to study in a noisyenvironment. Plus, when studying in quiet places, like the library, I feel likepeople around me are also studying, and that is a motivation for me toconcentrate on my own work.

作者简介

孟炎，托福(TOEFL)口语优秀主讲师，毕业于密苏里大学哥伦比亚分校，经济学硕士，SAS高级程序员。托福110分，GRE高分通过，2008年外研社全国大学生英语竞赛特等奖 (全省仅4人)，演讲比赛优胜奖;全额奖学金获得者，曾在经济系任研究生助教教授美国本科生经济学课程。

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