作為周三場(chǎng)，又正處在期中考試，今天參加托?？荚?/a>的同學(xué)并不算太多。ETS主打一個(gè)絕不內(nèi)耗，所以拿出了幾年前的托福老題給大家過過目，主打一個(gè)重復(fù)。當(dāng)然，今年2月和4月剛考過的口語題也來一點(diǎn)，復(fù)習(xí)過的同學(xué)都不白來。

1.Writing

第一套

綜合寫作

主題：會(huì)移動(dòng)的石頭 (sailing stones)三個(gè)理論

閱讀部分：

1. 石頭是被大風(fēng)移動(dòng)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. 石頭是被大型的冰層移動(dòng)的。(Large and thick ice sheets would be able to drag along even heavy stones trapped within them.)

3. 人們故意將石頭移走。(People move the stones as part of an elaborate joke.)

聽力部分：

1. 石頭會(huì)在muddy floor中留下很深的凹槽 (grooves)，這意味著石頭是被推動(dòng)的，而不是滑動(dòng)，所以即使強(qiáng)風(fēng)也無法移動(dòng)它們。(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；低溫時(shí)間不夠長(zhǎng)，無法形成厚的冰層。(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. 研究人員并沒有在沙漠中發(fā)現(xiàn)任何人類或者動(dòng)物，比如馬的腳印。(Researchers have never found human footprints, or the footprints of a pack animal like a horse that can drag the stones.)

學(xué)術(shù)討論

環(huán)?？磦€(gè)人還是大型企業(yè)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?qū)W點(diǎn)評(píng)

本場(chǎng)托福第一套寫作重復(fù)了24年4月13日的托?？荚?，我們一起來看一下雙方的破題。

支持Andrew：

1. For one thing, large corporations possess the resources and influence to drive significant change. 大企業(yè)有資源以及影響力。

2. Another power that can’t be ignored is governments. They can introduce regulations and laws to enforce pollution control measures across industries. 政府可以出臺(tái)法律法規(guī)來控制污染。

支持Claire：

1. Firstly, embracing sustainable consumption habits is paramount. 可持續(xù)的消費(fèi)習(xí)慣是至關(guān)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. 個(gè)人參與的力量不可忽略，志愿者們可以提升大家環(huán)保意識(shí)以及激勵(lì)大家行動(dòng)起來。

第二套

綜合寫作
主題：Whether beavers should be released in England

閱讀部分：

1. 筑壩會(huì)阻止魚遷徙而造成它們數(shù)量減少。

2. 海貍會(huì)打洞，削弱了地面土壤，造成水土流失，這樣會(huì)影響農(nóng)業(yè)用地。

3. 它們的牙齒會(huì)把樹咬爛并且影響了其他野生動(dòng)物。

聽力部分：

1. 海貍先生修建的小池塘可以給魚類提供食物來源以及躲避處。

2. 海貍先生修建的大壩可以減緩河流的流速，這就減少了水土流失。

3. 海貍先生咬樹的習(xí)慣不足以影響生態(tài)，反而可以創(chuàng)造一些開闊土地給各類植被，進(jìn)而吸引昆蟲。

學(xué)術(shù)討論
四天工作制優(yōu)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?qū)W點(diǎn)評(píng)

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天壓力小。

2. Second, the 5-work-day-per-week schedule offers people a stronger sense of belonging. 5天工作可以讓員工更加有歸屬感。

同意Claire：

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

2. Also, an extra day off allows people to pursue other priorities in their lives. 可以有更多時(shí)間發(fā)展自己愛好。

第三套

綜合寫作
主題：Whether Phoenicians were the first people to sail around Africa

閱讀部分：

1. 技術(shù)手段不足以支持航海。

2. 古埃及人對(duì)于航海不感興趣，沒有理由花錢雇人去。

3. 當(dāng)時(shí)編造航海故事很流行，所以這個(gè)故事可能是虛構(gòu)的。

聽力部分：

1. 科學(xué)家最近按照當(dāng)時(shí)造船的材料和技術(shù), 仿造出來了一條類似的船, 并且成功環(huán)繞非洲航行。

2. Necho II對(duì)航海探索很感興趣, 他把很多水路都通過運(yùn)河連接在一起為了海上貿(mào)易, 他也有可能命令水手去環(huán)繞非洲, 因?yàn)樗胝业叫碌馁Q(mào)易伙伴。

3. 這個(gè)故事不太可能是編造出來的。水手對(duì)于太陽位置的描述, 編造對(duì)他們來說比較困難, 所以大概率是他們真的觀察到了這個(gè)現(xiàn)象。

學(xué)術(shù)討論

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?qū)W點(diǎn)評(píng)

同意Claire：

1. For one thing, improving traffic condition can significantly improve the happiness level of local citizens. 改善中心地帶交通會(huì)增加附近居民生活指數(shù)。

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. 堵塞緩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. 增加了通勤時(shí)間。

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. 繞路還會(huì)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?qū)W點(diǎn)評(píng)

考察在校成功的決定性因素有很多，比如組織能力就在之前考察過。本場(chǎng)第一套考察的獨(dú)立口語雖然是一道舊題，但是已經(jīng)是幾年前的考題了。我們今天從不同意的角度來寫一個(gè)范文。

參考文本

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?qū)W點(diǎn)評(píng)

這道題目在托福寫作中也出現(xiàn)過。難度不高，同學(xué)們肯定都玩過educational computer games。結(jié)合自身的情況選擇立場(chǎng)即可。

參考范文

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?qū)W點(diǎn)評(píng)

這道題也是一個(gè)幾年前的舊題，最近沒有考察過，但是在task 2 中我們也經(jīng)?？梢钥吹奖绢}的變體。如果選擇書面反饋，我們可以從節(jié)約時(shí)間以及避免學(xué)生尷尬的角度來展開。今天我們來從支持面對(duì)面來給出一個(gè)范文。

參考范文

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

對(duì)話：

1. 宿舍維修以及討論比賽

2. 向生物學(xué)教授了解自己論文扣分原因

講座：

1. 天文學(xué)，火星的介紹

2. 文學(xué)，莎士比亞時(shí)期戲劇創(chuàng)作

3. 天文學(xué)，為什么月球比地球小很多

4. 化學(xué)，化學(xué)元素的歷史

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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