2015年托福口语独立任务题集（大陆考区）

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Task1 What should we do to help the elder in our community?

Task2 Which do you prefer, watching a movie silently or chatting with others? 8.30

Task1 Is it important to be polite and have good manners?

Task2 If a person wants to be successful in sport, which is more important? Talent or hard work? 9.5

Task1 When do you think is the best time for one to learn a second language? Please use details to support your reasons.

Task2 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is possible for friends to maintain their friendship even when they have disagreement over certain issues. 9.12

TASK1 When you're visiting a city you've never been to, how would you like to tour around? A. sign up for a well organized trip B. visit history museums C. walk along the streets

TASK2 Do you prefer a busy schedule or a schedule with a lot of free time? 9.13

Task1 What do you think is the most effective way to find a job? Use details and examples to support your reasons.

Task2 Some think that students should attend school for only 9-11 months a year, others think that students should attend school all year round. Which do you think is better for students and why? 9.17

Task1 Your university will sponsor one of the following activities for students. Which of the following activities do you think is the best and why? an outdoor camp night, a music festival to experience the local culture or a computer game contest in the dorm.

Task2 Some people prefer live music, while others prefer recorded music. Which do you prefer and why? Please include reasons and examples to

support your response. 9.19

Task1 Describe an occasion in your country where people give gifts to each other, and explain the kind of gifts that are common.

Task2 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the development of technology, bicycles will be replaced by other types of transportation some day in the future. 10.10

Task1 If you accomplish an assignment, how would you like to reward yourself?

Task2 Some people like to write diaries or take photos to record what they've experienced when they're traveling, others don't do so. What's your opinion on it? Please explain with details. 10.11

Task1 Nowadays, air pollution is a common problem in many places. What can people do to reduce air pollution? Include reasons and details to support your response.

Task2 Do you prefer to choose a roommate who comes from the same country or from a different country? Use details and examples in your response. 10.24

Task1 Which of the following three activities would you prefer most to do on a weekend afternoon? Play a sport, visit a friend or cook at home.

Task2 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Robots will replace human beings in the future. Please use details and examples to support your response. 10.25

Task1 Every year, many experienced and inexperienced climbers try to climb some high mountains, how would you describe their behavior: dangerous, adventurous or foolish? Explain your choice with details.

Task2 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technological devices have brought distance between people. Please use details and examples in your response. 10.31

Task1 What kind of activity do you think that it is best for children to cultivate a sense of responsibility? 1. keep a pet; 2.do house chores; 3. help take care of their younger sisters or brothers. Use specific details and examples in your response.

Task2 Some people like listening to music when they are going from one place to another, while other people are not fond of this. Which one do you prefer and why? Please include specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 11.8

Task1 Which kind of extracurricular activity would you like to attend if you have a chance: writing essays for students’ newspaper, joining a hiking club or working in the dormitory discipline committee?

Task2 When choosing research paper topics, some teachers give students the freedom to choose topics that interest them, while others assign topics to students. Which do you think is better and why? 11.14

Task1 Which of the following three classes will you choose to fit into your schedule? 1. Musical History; 2. World Economics; 3. Environmental Science. Task2 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is easier to be an adult than it is to be a child. 11.15

Task1 Which of the following activities should the university give rewards to its high performance? 1. Volunteer service; 2. Athletic achievement; 3. Academic performance.

Task2 Some universities require students to take foreign language classes, while others require students to take the computer classes. Which do you think is more useful for students and why? 11.28

Task1 One of your friends just moved to a new city. What suggestions do you have to help him fit in?

Task2 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Process is more important than result. Please include details and examples in your explanation. 12.5

Task1 It is generally agreed that the society benefits from the work of its members. Which type of profession do you think that make the most valued contribution to your society: primary school teachers, artists or nurses? Why? Task2 Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students should be required to do volunteer work in their community, like cleaning the streets or helping elementary students with their homework. 12.12

Task1 Your school is planning to invite a celebrity to give a speech, which of the following do you think is the best choice: a successful businessman, an award-winning scientist, or a government leader?

Task2 When you are having a disagreement with your friend, which do you think is a better place to solve this problem? A private room, a public space like a café or a restaurant? 12.13

Task1 If your parents accidentally win a large amount of money, what do you think should be done with it?

Task2 Do you think college students should choose their majors soon as they are admitted, or should they choose majors in their second or third year in college? 12.19

Task1 Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of eating fast food. Task2 Some people prefer finishing their projects long before the due date while others prefer finishing their projects right before the deadline. Which one do you prefer and why? 12.20

Task1 Which one of the following volunteer work would you prefer doing? Tutoring children, driving senior citizens around or teaching adults to read? Task2 If there's something you want to buy, do you prefer saving money yourself to buy it or ask someone to borrow some money to buy it?