4月23托福考试内容回顾，托福口写成绩提升法

作为周三场，又正处在期中考试，今天参加托福考试的同学并不算太多。ETS主打一个绝不内耗，所以拿出了几年前的托福老题给大家过过目，主打一个重复。当然，今年2月和4月刚考过的口语题也来一点，复习过的同学都不白来。

1.Writing

第一套

综合写作

主题：会移动的石头 (sailing stones)三个理论

阅读部分：

1. 石头是被大风移动的。(When it rains, the playa’s muddy floor becomes slick and slippery. Under such conditions, powerful gusts of wind could give the stones a considerable push.)

2. 石头是被大型的冰层移动的。(Large and thick ice sheets would be able to drag along even heavy stones trapped within them.)

3. 人们故意将石头移走。(People move the stones as part of an elaborate joke.)

听力部分：

1. 石头会在muddy floor中留下很深的凹槽 (grooves)，这意味着石头是被推动的，而不是滑动，所以即使强风也无法移动它们。(You will need a lot of force to push 300 kilograms stones through playa’s muddy floor, and it is unlikely that even powerful winds have enough force to do that.)

2. 沙漠中水量少；低温时间不够长，无法形成厚的冰层。(First, it’s a desert area, so there’s only a small volume of ground water available. The temperature typically does not stay below freezing long enough.)

3. 研究人员并没有在沙漠中发现任何人类或者动物，比如马的脚印。(Researchers have never found human footprints, or the footprints of a pack animal like a horse that can drag the stones.)

学术讨论

环保看个人还是大型企业或政府？

 
Doctor Achebe

Large amounts of plastics, industrial waste, and trash pollute the oceans and rivers. I want you to consider the following question: How much can individuals help solve the water pollution problem compared with large institutions such as corporations and governments?

Andrew

Individual efforts will likely have little effect. Think of the oil companies that have spills and factory owners that dump chemicals into the waterways.

Claire

I think individual people are the first step in solving the pollution problem. For example, when one person stops using harmful chemicals or helps clean up a local waterway, it can inspire others.

因学点评

本场托福第一套写作重复了24年4月13日的托福考试，我们一起来看一下双方的破题。

支持Andrew：

1. For one thing, large corporations possess the resources and influence to drive significant change. 大企业有资源以及影响力。

2. Another power that can’t be ignored is governments. They can introduce regulations and laws to enforce pollution control measures across industries. 政府可以出台法律法规来控制污染。

支持Claire：

1. Firstly, embracing sustainable consumption habits is paramount. 可持续的消费习惯是至关重要的。

2. Secondly, individual involvement in community cleanup initiatives cannot be underestimated. Volunteering for such events helps raise public awareness about the severity of the issue and inspires others to take action. 个人参与的力量不可忽略，志愿者们可以提升大家环保意识以及激励大家行动起来。

第二套

综合写作
主题：Whether beavers should be released in England

阅读部分：

1. 筑坝会阻止鱼迁徙而造成它们数量减少。

2. 海狸会打洞，削弱了地面土壤，造成水土流失，这样会影响农业用地。

3. 它们的牙齿会把树咬烂并且影响了其他野生动物。

听力部分：

1. 海狸先生修建的小池塘可以给鱼类提供食物来源以及躲避处。

2. 海狸先生修建的大坝可以减缓河流的流速，这就减少了水土流失。

3. 海狸先生咬树的习惯不足以影响生态，反而可以创造一些开阔土地给各类植被，进而吸引昆虫。

学术讨论
四天工作制优劣

 
Dr. Achebe

In many countries, the standard workweek consists of eight hours of work each day for five days per week. What is your opinion about instituting a shorter, four-day work week, and why?

Andrew

I like that idea, but on one condition: that the workday is no longer than eight hours.

Claire

In my country, the work week is Monday to Friday plus half a day on Saturday, so moving to a four-day workweek would be too drastic a change! 

因学点评

同意Andrew：

1. First, working for 5 days a week for shorter hours offers less stress from work than working for 4 days for longer hours. 工作5天压力小。

2. Second, the 5-work-day-per-week schedule offers people a stronger sense of belonging. 5天工作可以让员工更加有归属感。

同意Claire：

1. First, people will save a lot of time and energy on daily commuting. 工作四天通勤上省时省力。

2. Also, an extra day off allows people to pursue other priorities in their lives. 可以有更多时间发展自己爱好。

第三套

综合写作
主题：Whether Phoenicians were the first people to sail around Africa

阅读部分：

1. 技术手段不足以支持航海。

2. 古埃及人对于航海不感兴趣，没有理由花钱雇人去。

3. 当时编造航海故事很流行，所以这个故事可能是虚构的。

听力部分：

1. 科学家最近按照当时造船的材料和技术, 仿造出来了一条类似的船, 并且成功环绕非洲航行。

2. Necho II对航海探索很感兴趣, 他把很多水路都通过运河连接在一起为了海上贸易, 他也有可能命令水手去环绕非洲, 因为他想找到新的贸易伙伴。

3. 这个故事不太可能是编造出来的。水手对于太阳位置的描述, 编造对他们来说比较困难, 所以大概率是他们真的观察到了这个现象。

学术讨论

市中心是否需要禁行？

Dr. Achebe

Let's begin by discussing one popular idea -creating car-free central zones. Some cities around the world have recently designated their downtown areas as being automobile-free which means that vehicles are not allowed to enter the city centers. Do you think that more cities should make their central zones car-free? Why or why not?

Claire

I support the idea of establishing car-free central zones because this will result in one important benefit for city residents and it will be better for their health.

Paul

It sounds like a good idea but I’m skeptical. My main concern is that many businesses are located in the city centers. For some customers, if they can't drive, they won't go at all.

因学点评

同意Claire：

1. For one thing, improving traffic condition can significantly improve the happiness level of local citizens. 改善中心地带交通会增加附近居民生活指数。

2. For another thing, with car-free zones established, businesses in these areas will have more customers since parking or heavy traffic will no longer be their concern. 堵塞缓解有利于老百姓出行意愿。

同意Paul：

1. For one thing, giving up driving means more inconvenience and more time consumed on commuting. 增加了通勤时间。

2. For another thing, to avoid the car-free zones, many drivers will make a detour, which leads to a sudden traffic increase in the nearby roads and streets. 绕路还会造成交通堵塞。

2. Speaking

第一套

Task 1

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Intelligence is the deciding factor of success in school.

因学点评

考察在校成功的决定性因素有很多，比如组织能力就在之前考察过。本场第一套考察的独立口语虽然是一道旧题，但是已经是几年前的考题了。我们今天从不同意的角度来写一个范文。

参考文本

Personally, I think intelligence is not the most important factor in determining success in school. In many cases, hard work matters more. First, knowledge can be acquired through repeated practice and dedicated study. Students who are willing to put in consistent effort can often outperform those who rely on their intelligence. Moreover, a student’s environment also plays a significant role. For example, if a student’s family cares about learning and supports them, that student is more likely to develop a good attitude toward school. This kind of mindset usually starts when we’re young and can affect how we approach school for years. So overall, it’s not just about how smart you are—it’s more about how hard you work and the kind of support you have.

Task 2
Student performance moving off campus to downtown theater

Task 3
Overconfidence effect

Task 4
Two functions of bio-fluorescence

第二套

Task 1
Some people think that students learn better through the process of playing educational games in groups in the classroom. Others think that playing games is not a good use of classroom time. Which view do you agree with and why?

因学点评

这道题目在托福写作中也出现过。难度不高，同学们肯定都玩过educational computer games。结合自身的情况选择立场即可。

参考范文

I believe using educational computer games in class is a great idea. First of all, such games can make the learning process more interactive and engaging, allowing students to stay focused and motivated in class. For example, math puzzles and language quizzes in the form of games can turn relatively boring and abstract concepts into fun challenges. Secondly, the entertaining nature of educational games greatly enhances students’ retention of information. It’s known that people are more likely to remember things related with positive emotions. When playing educational games in class, students link knowledge with happiness and a sense of achievement. These feelings enhance their memory, allowing them to remember what they learn in class for a longer period of time.

Task 2
Arctic Study Abroad

Task 3
Audience Profile

Task 4
Leaf-eating animals

第三套

Task 1
When giving students feedback, some professors prefer to do that face-to-face, while others prefer to leave some written feedback. Which do you think is better?

因学点评

这道题也是一个几年前的旧题，最近没有考察过，但是在task 2 中我们也经常可以看到本题的变体。如果选择书面反馈，我们可以从节约时间以及避免学生尴尬的角度来展开。今天我们来从支持面对面来给出一个范文。

参考范文

Well, I believe it's better for teachers to give feedback face to face. First, face-to-face feedback is usually clearer. Teachers can explain their comments in more detail and even demonstrate something directly. For example, if a student is mispronouncing a word, just reading phonetic symbols may not help them say it correctly. But if the teacher is there in person, they can model the correct pronunciation and help the student adjust their speaking right away. Secondly, giving feedback in person helps build a stronger relationship between teachers and students. When students get direct feedback, they feel more supported, which can increase their motivation to improve. So, I think face-to-face feedback is more effective.

Task 2
Change to Funding Policy for Student Clubs

Task 3
Age dimorphism

Task 4
Two techniques to manipulate photos

3. Listening

对话：

1. 宿舍维修以及讨论比赛

2. 向生物学教授了解自己论文扣分原因

讲座：

1. 天文学，火星的介绍

2. 文学，莎士比亚时期戏剧创作

3. 天文学，为什么月球比地球小很多

4. 化学，化学元素的历史

4. Reading

1. The origin of writing

2. Seventeenth-century European economic growth

3. Port in Malaysia

4. Early photography in the United States

5. Physiological adaptations of Tuna

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