Toefl Speaking Part 1 Revision

64. Which place do you like to live, the forest, desert, or plain? Use specific reason to explain your opinion.

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1. Opinion (10 seconds) 2.Reason 1 (5 seconds) 3.Explanation for first reason (5 seconds) 4.Reason 2 (5 seconds) 5.Explanation for second reason (5 seconds) 6.Reason 3(5 seconds) 7.Explanation for third reason(5 seconds) 8. Conclusion (5 seconds)

31. Do you prefer to study alone on work assignment from class or to study in groups?

36.Do you prefer to study alone on work assignment from class or to study in group? in my opinion, I would prefer to study in a group for the work assigned in class. Firstly, working in a group means we can have partners to cooperate with and that will increase work efficiency. Besides, by discussing with each other, we expand our scope of knowledge. Finally, we can offer each other encouragement and support each other when there are difficulties. Surely, the process of cooperation will be able to develop our sense of teamwork and team spirit.

88. Which do you prefer to spend time by yourself or together with friends? Why?

Although others prefer to spend time with their friends, I prefer to spend time alone. I have two reasons. One reason is that I can complete a lot of work. For example, I can finish writing papers before the deadline and reading many assigned books before class. If I'm by myself, I can get all of my work done. Another reason for desiring to spend time by myself is it allows me to concentrate deeply on one thing. For instance, I can read books of my own choosing and reflect upon what I've read. If I spend time with friends, I would lose this precious private time. Thus, it's better for me to be by myself.

19. Describe the characteristics of a good teacher. Please state with specific examples and details.

As far as I am concerned, a good teacher should have the following qualities: confident, kind and patient enough. The teacher should be confident both of himself and his students. Every time he walks in the classroom, he should bring a strong feeling of authority, and makes his students feel a definite sense of trust. And the teachers should be kind to his students. If a teacher is too strict, his students would be afraid to ask questions, and that will decrease the efficiency of their study. In addition, a good teacher should never lose their patience in class when students ask questions repeatedly. Most of all, a good teacher should update his knowledge cuz further learning can make a good teacher re-discover the beauty of the teaching profession.

72. Do you agree or disagree the opinion "the most important lesson can't be learned in class"?

I agree to the statement that the most important lesson cannot be learned in class. We only get to learn textbook knowledge in class. What we learn in the society is much more practical and important for us, and a lot of the real life knowledge will not be taught to us in class. For example, how to deal with the relationship among co-worker. Thus, it is crucial to learn from experiences outside the classroom, because theres are skills that will bring you ahead in life.

3. Describe the most important decision that you have made in your life. Why was it important to you? Use specific examples and details to support your explanation.

I believe that the most important decision I have made in my life is the decision to pursue my doctors degree overseas in America. Having studied in China my whole life, this would mean that I needed to step out of my comfort zone, leave everything familiar to me and adapt to a completely new environment. There are so many uncertainties, and I do not know whether I will be able to cope well when I reach there, but I think this might just be one of the best decisions that I have decided to make for myself.

2. Which of the following statements do your agree with? Please give specific reasons for your opinion. Some believe that TV programs have a positive influence on modern society. Others, however, think that the influence of TV programs is negative.

I believe that the television has more positive effects towards the modern society than its negative sides. First of all, from watching the news broadcast in the television, we can know what is happening in the outside word even having to step out our house. Secondly, watching television with family members after supper is a good way to relax after a hard day's work. What's more, its visual effect makes people feel less stressed.

97. World history is needed in school curriculum or not?

I believe that world history is not needed to be taught in school. I have two reasons for this. The first reason is that other subjects such as computer sciences are more useful. Private companies are likely to recruit students who study practical subjects. The second reason is that we can learn world history using the internet. If we google a phrase related to world history, we can get details of the word in wikipedia.

4. Some people believe that the high school should teach music and art as other basic science. Some people think that providing music and art education for high school students is not necessary. What is your opinion and why?

I bet no one could deny that high school should help its students to develop various abilities apart from academic excellence. Music and art can help develop the students appreciation for beauty and improve the students mentality. Art and music can both relieve stress and enrich the mind.

56. When you choose to eat at the restaurant or café, what are the features that you care about most? Explain why.

I care about the food, I should make sure if the place has delicious food and is suitable for my tastes. Although the cafe is quiet and is suitable for enjoying our food by ourself. I prefer to eating food in lively places.

59. Do you agree or disagree: Students should wear uniform in school? Please include specific details and examples in your opinion.

I definitely agree to the statement that students should wear uniform in school. Firstly, neat and tidy school uniform can provide an unified image of the school. If the students go on a class field trip like a picnic for instance, uniform allows the teacher to recognize his/her students much easier. Secondly, the main responsibility for students is to study hard, if the students spends a lot of time worrying about what to wear for school, this will result in unnecessary distraction to the student's studies.

51. When communicating with your friends and families, you can rely on letters, email or telephone calls. Which method of communicating do you think is better and why?

I definitely prefer to communicate with my family and friends by telephone among the three based on the following reasons. Firstly, using telephone can express my feeling directly and receive their feedback immediately. As you know, it costs time to wait their reply by letter and e-mail. Secondly, it is very convenient for me by telephone. Because, wherever I am, my phone will always be with me. Likewise, I might no always carry a pen and paper with me if I happen to want to communicate through writing a letter.

17. Some students tend to live alone, while others may want to share their rooms with their roommates. Which way of living do you think is better for students and why?

I definitely prefer to live alone. Cuz I enjoy a comparatively quiet environment to relax myself after a day's hard work. I can do what I want to do such as singing, reading , listening to music and telephone to somebody no matter where and when. I can adore my room with various adornments. Moreover, I am a neat freak, I could not bear there is any dirt in my dorm room. But there's always a mess up at my roommate's area.

15. Some students prefer to choose universities located in big cities. Others would like to study in universities located in small towns. Please state your opinion and explain why.

I definitely prefer to study in a big city. The most common reason for us to study is to find a good job, and there are much more job opportunities in big cities than the small town. If I study in the big cities, I can do a part time job while studying, and seize the opportunity to work there after I graduate from university. In addition, the big city can provide us a plenty of internship opportunities to me. Moreover, jobs in big cities can offer more decent salary. So that's why I think big city is more attractive for me to study.

20. Some people prefer to work in the offices. Others would like to take the work to home. Which do you prefer and explain why.

I definitely prefer to work at the office. As we all know that home is a kind of place can provide you a comfortable environment to relax but it is not for working. In the office, there is a good working atmosphere to encourage you. What's more, office can provide you the facilities and any document you need for your work. Working at office can make you concentrate on what you are handling with, you can manage your work and issues more efficiency, on the contrary, working at home makes you feel more and more sleepy.

21. Some people believe that higher education is for all students. Other people believe that higher education is only suitable for certain students. Which opinion do you think is better and why?

I definitely think that the university should be open to all students. It is a right for every student who needs education to enter into universities no matter he/she is rich or poor. The more well-educated students the universities produce, the fast speed of development our society will have. To suddenly think of a word is already not quite remember who said: Only to rely on investment equipment and infrastructure is not a long-term development way for a strong state, trying to improve the whole national quality and to invest in training people in education is the long-term development path.

73. Should the university education be free? Why?

I don't agree with the statement that university education should be free. First of all, although it is a right for every student who needs education to enter into universities no matter whether he/she is rich or poor, but free education can result in tensions in teaching resources and available facilities. Without any charge of tuition for college students, universities will suffer a great budget and resources pressure. So under this circumstance, an essential measure should be taken by government such as intensify education funding to meet the demand of universities. Therefore, I don't think it's wise to make university education for free but it is accessible for university to cut tuition.

81. When do you feel life is worth living? Please include specific details in your explanation.

I feel life is worth living, especially when I have succeeded in achieving my goals. Life is worth living when my achievements are recognized and appreciated by other people. Another reason why I feel like is worth living is because I have family and friends that offer me endless support no matter what I am going through. Whenever I have troubles, I know who to go to for help.

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I feel that..... // I believe that.... // In my opinion... I feel this way for two reasons/three reasons... First of all... // First... Secondly... // Moreover... Thirdly/Lastly To sum it up... // To conclude...//And that's why I feel that.... // And that's why I believe that...

80. What makes you very angry? Why? Please include specific details in your explanation.

I feel very angry when I see people violating rules knowingly. Sometimes they even violate rules or ignore rules to gain something, and that annoys me quite a bit, because rules are there to be respected and to be observed. If you violate those rules knowingly, it's like you are destroying the very core of modern society based on the contract, legal and otherwise among people. So that makes me very angry. I think honesty is the most important trait humans can have.

6. Some people think that it's necessary to prohibit people from using phone calls in some places. Others believe that it's inconvenient if phone calls are forbidden in some places. Which opinion do you prefer? Explain why. Your statement should include specific examples and details.

I strongly agree with the opinion that the use of a mobile phone should be forbidden in some places, such as library and airplanes. The most common reason for people going to a library is to find a silent environment to read their favorite books without interruption. If for example, you forget to put your phone on silence and you receive a phone call in the library or just send out messages, the mobile phone will ring and disturb others in the library. Another place is the airplane. Not turning of your phone or putting it on airplane mode can cause interference between the signals. Therefore mobile phone should be forbidden in airplanes unless there is a new technique can avoid it.

22. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Please give specific reasons for your opinion. Parents should restrict the TV programs that are watched by their kids instead of letting the kids watch TV programs freely.

I think parents should lead their children to watch TV. First of all, according to some statistics, most of the children don't have the ability to distinguish fantasy and reality in front of the advertisement in TV, so children are not mature enough to realize which TV programs are suit for them. Without a proper guide, children may have been misled by some unhealthy TV programs. Moreover, parents play an important role in helping children distinguish true and false, good and evil, beauty and ugly by comparing the situation in TV programs and reality,. Besides, parents are also responsible for preventing children from being obsessed in watching TV.

28. Which one do you think is better to help do research, internet or academic books? Explain why.

I think the internet is better to do research because the publication of academic books take a long time. under a researcher can look through notes. The knowledge of academic books normally out-dated ( it is not new), but the internet can provide many researches with new studies and ideas.

96. What item do you think is most important?

I think the most important item for me is my mobile phone. I have two reasons for this. First of all, the mobile phone is considered the quickest means of communication in our daily life. we can contact easily with our friends and our relative wherever we are by calling or sending messages. Second, the mobile phone is also a means of entertainment. We can listen to music and play games on mobile phone. Moreover, we can access to the internet to watch Film and check our profile in social networks and update our status wherever we are.

24. Describe one of the most important inventions in recent 100 years. Explain why it is so important. Your explanation should include specific examples and details.

I think the most invention the recent 100 years, is the phone. From a bigger phone, to a micro phone. Our phone has become more intelligent. When our computer isn't with us, we can use our phone to search something in the internet and communicate with our family, colleagues and other people. In addition, we can see a movie or series in our phone and we can buy a stock and monitor its t

49. If you unexpectedly receive a large amount of money, what will you do with it? Would you spend it for practical purposes or simply for fun? State your opinion and explain your reasons.

If I received a lot of money, I would use this money for practical purposes, in my life, I think that my life is wonderful, I don't need to use that money for fun, so I would like to use to money for particular purposes, for example, I want to establish a primary school for poor areas. I think those children in poor areas need to use this money to broaden their horizon. I think this Is one way we can make the fullest use of the money.

26. Describe the characteristics of friends, use specific examples to support your statement.

In my opinion a good friend should have the following qualities: supportive and caring. It is a well known saying that a friend in need is a friend indeed. Therefore, a friend should stand by you in the hour of any sort of need. They can be my friends in sunshine and in shade. They can make me feel a definite sense of trust. Then he/she should be very caring. When I am suffering hard times, or confronting difficulties, he/she can give me a hand and help me overcome the troubles. Also, I'd love to spend more time with someone who can make me laugh and is fun to be around.

30. What do you think are the characteristics of a good parent?

In my opinion, a good parent should have the following qualities; responsibility and patience. Parents are the first and most important teacher of children. They will have significant influences on the mentality and attitude of the children toward the world. Therefore, a parent should be well-educated, patient and responsible, so that the right right values can be taught to the kid in the right manner.

Speaking Test Part 1

In this part you have to speak for 45 seconds about a choice. You will be presented with two situations or opinions. You'll be asked which you prefer and you need to explain your choice.

13. Do you like to eat at home or at the restaurant? Which do you prefer and explain the reason.

Personally speaking, I definitely prefer having meals at home for the following reasons. In the first place, it is cheaper to have meals at home. In the second place, it is more convenient to have meals at home, cuz you don't need to take bus or taxi to go to the restaurant. Especially, it is a big deal when there is a traffic jam. Finally, having meals at home will save a plenty of time. You don't have to spend much time on yours way to restaurant. According to some statistics, you just need 1 hour if you eat at home while you will need at least 2 hours if you eat out.

18. When you are together with your friends, which place do you prefer to eat, the restaurant, café or at home? Use specific examples to support your statement.

Personally speaking, I definitely prefer staying at home with my friends for the following reasons. Firstly, we can totally relax at home after a week's hard work. we don't need to care the weather and the temperature outdoor and then we can enjoy our time more relaxed. Secondly, it is convenient for we friends have a close chat including some secrets of us at home. More importantly, we can do what we want to do such as watching tv and listening to music.

16. Usually, novels, magazines and poetry are considered the three major forms of literature. Which one do you prefer and explain why you prefer this literature form. Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.

Personally speaking, I prefer magazines to fictions or poems. Cuz they are good in some way and fill current trends and demands in different ways. I just want to keep myself informed of what's going on in the world. I read five or six magazines per month and I buy two magazines regularly—fashion and beauty magazines. Cuz they are worth reading for their entertainment news and fashion and beauty tips. Which I most prefer is a magazine called 'enjoy yourself', it makes me more confident in myself.

11. Describe a place that you like best in your city. Please state why you like itwith specific examples and details.

Personally speaking, My favourite place in my city is the national library based on following reasons. Firstly, there are many books that live up to my taste, such as fashion magazines, inspirational books, and professional books. Reading does good to our mind. As a student, we should always recharge ourselves by knowledge in order to meet the need of talents in this society. Secondly, I always go to the library with my friends. You know, it's a my glad to share knowledge with other people. Going to the library not only can we acquire knowledge but also can promote our friendship to some degree.

7. Describe a celebration or moment which has made a deep impression on you. Please explain the impression and include specific examples and details in you explanation.

Speaking of celebrations, there is one day of the year that is second to none in china, it is the first day of the year in lunar calendar, which is called the Spring Festival by most Chinese people. During the festival the family reunion dinner os the defining feature of the Spring Festival. And during the dinner, family members make toasts for each other and wish eachother for joy, peace, health and fortune for the next year.

87. Some students like to study in the morning. Others feel they study best in the evening. Which time do you think is better for you to study and why?

Studying in the morning is much more effective than studying in the evening. First, I have a lot of energy in the morning. Usually, I go to bed relatively early at night, so I can get seven full hours of sleep. That means that I'm well-rested and ready to focus on my assignments in the morning. Second, the library is quieter and more accessible in the early morning hours after it first opens. For example, students aren't talking on their cell phones in the study areas. Moreover, the materials at the reserve desk are available--------in the evening, other students have already checked many of them out. As a result, I find that studying in the morning is more beneficial.

55. What do you think the students should do in their vacations? Please include specific examples and details in your statement.

The first thing they should consider is touring in the world, Students have short vacations, they almost never go outside to see new sceneries and access new environments to know other lifestyles in other countries. Touring can make students maintain curious minds, which favour to the development of students. The second thing I think of is to volunteer work in Africa or other poor countries. Those can contribute to cultivate great mindset of students, which is very important for students' education.

23. Describe the most efficient transportation in your country. Please state your reason and include specific examples and details in your explanation.

The most efficient transportation in my country, I'd say, is the subway. Compared with cars and other transportations, the subway is mostly convenient. It almost covers every corner in our city. And second, it has high speed compared with bicycle, you don't have to worry about your time, traffic jam and parking space. What's more, subway is more eco-friendly than car, it has nothing to do with air pollution at all. So frankly speaking, subway is the best transportation for you in china.

1. Describe a book that you believe is the most useful to you. Please explain the reason and include specific examples and details in your explanation.

The most important book for is my primary school biology textbook. It led me to the doors of science, and I was fascinated by how much there was to learn. I have kept this biology textbook carefully throughout the years, and it was accompanied me through my high school, undergraduate and masters years. I'm currently studying for a degree in chemical biology and I believe this book is what influenced my love for science.

14. Describe a public area that you visit frequently. Please state why you visit it frequently and include specific examples and details in your explanation.

The public area I visit the most is the shopping mall. In the super market I can eat much less food, and go shopping, and buy a lot of beautiful clothes, the place can make me feel relaxed and positive so I often go to supermarket once month.

5. What do you do in your spare time? Please include specific details in your statement.

When I have time to kill, I like to find good cafes to visit or places with good food to try. I am a huge food lover, and I believe that eating can help me relieve a lot of stress especially when I have been studying for long hours. I also really enjoy watching stage plays with my family and friends. I enjoy watching people perform live in front of me, I never fails to impress me.

69. Some believe that the students should take a one-year break before attending college. Do you agree or disagree with the opinion and why?

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