托福口语独立题目汇总
2016托福口语独立题目汇总
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S1: Do you think it is a good idea to let students keep pets in dorms?
S2: Do you agree or disagree that celebrities are good examples for young people.
S1: Which one of the following history courses should be added: history of science, art history or modern history of the 20th century?
S2: 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 one do you prefer and why?
S1: If you were to do a volunteer job in the community, which one of the following jobs would you like to choose?
1. clean up the park,
2. plant trees,
3. build a bicycle lane.
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Schools and universities are successful because they hire experienced professors?
S1: What hobby would you suggest your friend who is busy with his or her work to take up?
S2: Which one of the following two factors is more important to the success of an artist? natural talent or hard work
S1: Many people move to new places for work and education. What are the disadvantages of this?
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Schools should encourage students to be creative and imaginative in order for the students to be successful.
S1: What is the biggest challenge for university students and why?
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is more important to maintain relationship with family members than with friends.
S1: 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?
S2: 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 approach to knowing people do you think is better and why?
S1: If you are a member of a tutor group, which of the following places would you like to takethe students to go on a field trip? a science museum; a local
farm; a theater
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students should be allowed to take additional
courses to graduate as soon as possible.
S1: What do you think of the school you went to for the first time? Was it a good school and why?
S2: Some students prefer to study alone, while others prefer to study with a group of students. Which do you prefer and why?
S1: Describe one of the most popular websites in your country?
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Leaving some time for group discussion in class is beneficial for study.
S1: What is the most important habit that parents should teach their children? And why it is important
S2: Some like to spend a lot of money to get unique experience on vacation, while others prefer to spend little money on vacation. Which one do you prefer and why?
S1: Do you agree or disagree that it is a good idea for universities to ask a student to leave school if he or she was caught cheating in exams? Explain your response in details.
S2: Some college students like to join clubs and enjoy club activities, while
others like to spend their time studying another courses or doing schoolwork.
Which one do you think is better and why?
S1: When visiting a new city, which of the following would you choose to better learn about the place?
1.Visiting a museum,
2.walking through streets,
3. taking an organized trip S2: Some people like surprise visits from their friends, while others prefer to be informed of such visits. Which one do you prefer and Why?
S1: Some schools require students to finish forty hours of community service each year.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of doing this.
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should be forced to retire after the age of 65.
S1: What kinds of effects would there be if mobile phones were forbidden in school?
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Parents should use money as an incentive for kids to behave well in school. S1: Describe two ways in which your life will be different in five years.
S2: Some managers like to closely watch their employees,
while others prefer to give their employees more freedom. Which do you think is more effective?
S1: One of your friends wants to drop out of college. Do you think it is a good idea or not? Why?
S2: 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? Explain why?
S1: Describe a time when an impolite behavior in public annoyed you.
And explain why you were annoyed.
S2: Your community has been donated a piece of land.
Should it be used to build an amusement center or grow trees and flowers? S1: What are the disadvantages of shopping on the Internet?
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Experienced doctors are better than young doctors.
S1: One of your foreign friends is coming to your country for studying, but he or she is worried about the cost. What are the suggestions would you give to him or her?
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It’s impolite to make calls or send text messages on a dinner table.
S1: Talk about one thing that makes your country different from other countries.
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It's easier to teach children in primary schools than students in universities. S1: Which do you think is the most helpful to protect the environment?
1 government
2 organization
3 individual
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important to learn the history of the city you live in.
S1: Many students are asked to evaluate their professors at the end of the semester.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
S2: Do you agree or disagree with following statement?
It is okay for people to use surgery to change their appearance.
S1: In every culture, there are some customs or traditions young people no longer follow.
Describe a custom or tradition from the past that is no longer common but you wish still popular today.
S2: Some people prefer to watch entertainment programs on television, while others prefer to watch educational programs. Which do you prefer and why?
S1: Which one of the following period do you consider is the most difficult one?
childhood, teen period and adulthood
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
If you want to be successful in running a business, being outgoing and friendly is very important.
S1: Talk about the advantages of moving to a new place to study or work.
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students should learn to draw or paint.
S1: Which of the following ways is the best in getting to know the Italian culture?
1. Watching the Italian movies
2. Learning the Italian cooking
3. Attending the Italian lectures or history classes
S2: Some people prefer to buy a product as soon as it is in the market. Other people prefer to purchase a product when it has been in the market for
some time.
Which do you prefer and why?
S1: Which one of the following classes would you choose?
1. science history
2. art history
3. European history
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is good for students' learning if teachers assign a lot of homework.
S1: Your city is going to build new places to attract more visitors. Among the following three options, which do you think is the best?
1、a local history museum;
2、a modern art and film museum;
3、a children science museum
S2: If you have some extra money, which would you prefer to spend on?
1). some practical things, like clothes or electronic products
2). some experiences, like vacations and concerts
S1: Describe a common mistake that the experienced teachers often make. S2: Which do you prefer when you were a child? Playing indoors or playing outdoors
S1: Describe a change in your school that was initially considered by students
as having negative effects on their life but later was proved to be positive.
S2: Which of the following do you prefer: doing exercise everyday or only when you are free?
S1: Which of the following would you choose to do in the summer vacation?
1. Working at the front desk of a public library,
2. A painter in a community art center,
3. A life guard in a community swimming pool
S2: Which do you prefer: start a project as early as possible or wait until the due time?
S1: Which of the following functions of the smart phone will benefit students the most?
1. Listening to music
2. Recording the lecture
3. Taking pictures
S2: Do you agree or disagree that the boss should keep a close friendship with employees.
S1: Describe the best way for you to deal with disagreement with your friend. S2: Which do you think is better? Deciding on your major before entering college or after taking some courses?
S1: describe one experience that your friend disappointed you and how you reacted to it.
S2：Do you agree or disagree that government should ban violence and dirty words in TV programs?
S1:What are the important characteristics of a good leader?
S2：Do you agree with the statement that spending time with family is more important than working or studying
S1:Students should be allowed to take snacks and beverage into classrooms? S2: Which one do you prefer: taking classes in the morning or in the afternoon?
S1:Which of the following influences students' lives the most?
1. online courses;
2. smart phone;
3. e-book
S2: Do you agree with the statement that the best way to know a country is to watch its TV program
S1: Which of the classes do you think will be the most attractive to students? history of Rock music; sound recording; film studies
S2: Do you frefer to run your own sbusiness or work ina company?
S1: Which one do you think is the most important quality for a roommate? cleaness; friendness; quietness
S2: Do you like to buy new books or used books?
S1: Nowadays traffic congestions are increasing, what can we do to reduce the cars in the city?
S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: it is never too late to get a degree in university.
S1: Do you agree that your friends are planning to take a part-time job while attending the university? And explains why.
S2: There are two invitations. One is from a party with your friends and the other is that having a dinner party with your parents. Which one would you prefer and why?
S1: Private citizens can soon travel into spaces, such as the moon. If you had the opportunity, would you like to travel into space and why?
S2: It is important to live close to your families.Do you agree or disagree?Please use examples and explanations to support your position.
S1: What would you most like to take a course in?
1. Mathematics
2. Painting
3. Science
S2: It is important for a child to spend a short period of time living far away from home, visiting relatives and friends.
S1: Which of the following three activities do you prefer to do with a group of people rather than alone
1. Eat a meal;
2. Listen to music;
3. Do homework
S2: Do you agree or disagree that it is important for young people to learn some domestic skills like cooking, sewing and taking care of children?
S1:If you are going to choose part time job which one would you prefer. Lab assistant; Campus tourist guide; Library assistant
S2: Some people think playing sports might make children more aggressive. What is your opinion?
S1: Which of the following three activities do you prefer to do with a group of people rather than alone
1. Eat a meal
2. Listen to music
3. Do homework
S2: Task 2
Do you agree or disagree that it is important for young people to learn some domestic skills like cooking, sewing and taking care of children?
S1: Your friend has a close family member who is sick and you would do something to comfort her. Describe what would you do to comfort her family member’s illness and explain why you think it is helpful. Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
S2: Some students choose to enter the university immediately after finishing high school, others prefer taking time off before beginning the university class. Which option do you think is better? Explain why.