摘要：5月17日再次迎来托福考试，本场托福上午场，重复了比较近的部分考次的托福写作或者是口语题，基本上所有托福题目都是旧题，这充分说明了对于既往题目复习的重要性。

5月17日再次迎来托福考试，本场托福上午场，重复了比较近的部分考次的托福写作或者是口语题，基本上所有托福题目都是旧题，这充分说明了对于既往题目复习的重要性。

Writing
第一套
综合写作
主题：whether the building of Erie Canal would be successful

阅读部分：
1.第一个挑战来自于当地的地形地貌。建运河不仅需要砍树，挖出树根，运河路线还经过湿地，可能会导致供工人生病。(The first challenge was the local terrain and landscape.)

2.第二个问题是缺乏人手。那个时候的美国人口相对少，无法提供建运河需要的上千工人。(The second challenge was a lack of workers.)

3.最后，批评者认为建Erie运河的高成本并不会带来足够的好处。建运河主要是为了促进沿海地区和美国中西部的贸易。但当时并没有很多人生活在中西部，因此也不会很多的商品需要被运送到沿海。(Finally,critics argued that the Erie Canal would not yield enough benefits to justify its high cost.)

听力部分：

1.首先，当时已经发明出了有效的砍树挖根的设备；至于担心工人生病问题，只要等到冬天再开工就可以了。(Let’s start with the trees.To deal with them,some very useful devices were invented.As for the dangers posed by the wetlands,workers simply waited until winter to dig through these regions.)

2.其次，建运河前，上千欧洲人移民到美国，刚好可以解决工人短缺的问题。(Second,getting enough workers,well,thousands of immigrants from Europe arrived in the United States just around the time construction was to start.)

3.最后，之所以很少有人生活在中西部，主要因为到达中西部很难，运送商品又很贵。但这一切都因为Erie运河的建设而得到了改善。(Lastly,it was difficult to get there and costly to ship goods back.That all changed with the completion of the Erie Canal.)

学术讨论
求学过程中是否还要全职工作？

Dr.Gupta
Nowadays,many people are pursuing an advanced degree(like master or doctorate)to stay competitive.Some people become a full-time student to get an advanced degree as quickly as possible and then pursue your career later;others try to get an advanced degree while still working full-time.In your view,if you are a full-time employee with a bachelor’s degree and you have two options.Which do you prefer?

Paul
If they continue to work while studying,it’s quite hard for them to concentrate on what they are learning.

Claire
Pursuing an advanced degree during full-time job is very practical and beneficial for people in current society.

因学点评
同意Paul
如果我们同意Paul的意见，可以先顺着保罗的观点，进一步讨论为什么边学习边工作，注意力无法集中。然后再给出一个自己的理由来支持。
1.It’s very difficult to focus on the academic program when things happen at workplace since students will always be interrupted by messages and emails related to work.学习时总被工作信息干扰，效率低

2.In addition,the quality academic learning will be negatively influenced because those who have a full-time job will find it impossible to squeeze enough time for attending academic activities like seminars.由于没时间参加学术活动，学习质量也下降

同意Claire
由于Claire的理由主要集中于职场优势，例如活学活用以及受到同事老板青睐。我们首先可以顺着这个点深入讨论，然后再提出额外的一个理由。
1.If a person’s work is often appreciated by his teammates and boss,he is more likely to get a promotion on the position.得到认可才能有更好晋升机会。

2.Moreover,working on an advanced degree during the off-work hours helps people to meet classmates from various industries.有机会在学习过程中遇到不同行业的人，拓宽人脉。

第二套
综合写作
主题：如何抑制false bamboo？

阅读部分：
1.拔除土壤中的野草。
2.使用除草剂。
3.使用某些昆虫作为猎食者。

听力部分：
1.费时费力，容易再次生长。
2.一次杀不死，要三到四次，同时面积较大，费用当地政府无法负担。
3.这种昆虫只适合生长在亚洲的温暖气候之下，无法适应当地环境。

学术讨论
讲课是否是有效的教育法？

Dr.Diaz
One traditional method of classroom instruction is lecturing.Today,some educators believe that teachers should limit how much time they spend lecturing and instead teach by encouraging in-class discussions and having students work in groups.However,some teachers still teach primarily by lecturing.Do you believe lecturing is an effective teaching method?Why or why not?

Claire
I think lecturing can be effective.Some teachers can explain even complex concepts by telling interesting stories and by providing memorable examples.

Paul
In my opinion,lecturing is mainly ineffective because a teacher who only gives lectures can't know what's going on in students'minds.

因学点评
教育类的话题相信学生都不太陌生，不过其实反方会更加容易写一点。正方更适合由教师经验的人来写。

支持Claire：讲课能有效传授知识
1.Firstly,lecturing allows teachers to provide a structured and organized presentation of information.This can be especially useful when dealing with complex topics that require a step-by-step explanation,such as maths and physics concepts.

2.Secondly,effective lecturers know how to engage their students through storytelling and fascinating examples.
支持Paul：讲课并非有效的教学模式

1.Firstly,it is crucial for teachers to have a clear understanding of students'comprehension levels and address any doubts or misconceptions they may have

2.Additionally,interactive teaching methods promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills,allowing students to engage with the subject matter on a deeper level.

第三套
综合写作
主题：Privatization of Infrastructure（可以参考TPO40听力lecture4，话题很类似）

阅读部分：
1.政府可以通过资金回笼。这些收入可以用于各种用途。
2.私人公司更专业，能更好地维护基础设施。
3.私人公司会引进新技术使基础设施更加高效。

听力部分：
1.私人公司获得了长期收费权，政府是亏损的。
2.私人公司可能只关注短期利润，而不会维护基础设施。
3.基础设施私有化可能导致垄断，反而减少了引进新技术的动力。

学术讨论
看线上视频是否对于儿童有害？

Dr.Achebe
Many parents allow their children to watch entertaining or educational videos on devices like smartphones or tablets.Overall,do you think watching a lot of online videos is harmful to children?Why or why not?

Andrew
I think watching online videos is harmful to children.Children under two years old need to develop communication skills.

Claire
It’s good for children who are past communication stage to learn about animals and nature.

因学点评
这道题来自于传统媒体话题中的媒体对少年儿童的影响，其中要注意Claire的观点是部分反驳，即并没有反驳Andrew关于communication的部分，所以我们写的时候要考虑进去这个方面。

赞同Andrew:harmful to children from all age
Defend:
Excessive screen time can lead to a sedentary lifestyle,which is unhealthy for children's physical and mental health,no matter what development stage they are in.

Supplement:
Another reason why online videos can be harmful to children is that they may lead to addiction and affect children's attention span.Children who spend too much time watching videos may struggle to focus on other tasks,such as reading or homework.

反对Claire:
Educational videos can be beneficial,as they provide children with opportunities to learn about new topics and engage with the world around them.However,some videos may contain inappropriate content or messages that could negatively impact children's values and attitudes.

赞同Claire:have benefits
Defend:
Watching videos can also be a valuable learning experience since educational videos can provide children with a wealth of information and knowledge that they may not otherwise have access to.

Supplement:
Another point to consider is that online videos can also provide children with a sense of connection and community.Many videos are designed to be interactive,and children can engage with other viewers through comments and discussions.

反对Andrew:
While it is true that excessive screen time can lead to a sedentary lifestyle,it is up to parents to regulate their children's screen time and ensure that they engage in other activities as well.

二Speaking
第一套
Task 1
Some students prefer to review their course notes regularly throughout the semester.Others prefer to wait until just before exams.Which do you think is better?Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

因学点评
今天的独立口语题是关于考试复习的，比较简单，从两个角度都可以很容易找到话讲，这里我们从第一个角度给大家一个回答的例子。当话题比较简单的时候，大多数考生讲的内容都差不多，不会拉开差距，这个时候如果要分数不错，就要在语言的组织和表达上做到比平常更好。

参考文本
I believe it’s better to brush up on lessons frequently throughout the whole semester because first,students won’t have as much pressure as they do if they wait until just before exams.It’s rather difficult to go over all the stuff they learn within a couple of days and since the exams are just around the corner,students who haven’t reviewed their course notes regularly may develop anxiety or even insomnia or depression if they can’t deal with the stress.Moreover,it’s more effective in this way as people tend to easily forget the knowledge they acquire,such as vocabulary and historical facts,and the best way to remember these details is to repeat them over and over again,which takes a long period of time.

Task 2
A Three-Year Degree Program

Task 3
User-Generated Content

Task 4
Reproduction in certain marine animal species

第二套
Task 1
Some students choose to enter university immediately after finishing high school.Others prefer to take time off before beginning their university classes.Which option do you think is better?Explain why.

因学点评
这道题是在口语写作中都很喜欢被考官拿出来讨论的gap year的问题，这个选择可以因人而异，根据自己的喜好选择即可。

参考文本
Personally,I will choose to take a year off before embarking on university if conditions allow.First,a gap year will allow me to explore interests or careers before committing to a major.For instance,I'm interested in computer science,but I'm not sure computer programmer is the right career for me.I could use the year interning at a tech startup to figure out if coding or other responsibilities for that job is something I really enjoy.And also,I can try out several other interns and part-time jobs to compare.I think after a year of exploration,I will be able to have a more focused university experience.

Task 2
Final Exam Canceled

Task 3
Conditional Mutualism

Task 4
Neolithic Revolution

第三套
Task 1
When new technology is invented,such as new mobile phones or computers,some people like to buy it as soon as it becomes available.Other people prefer to wait before they buy it.Which do you prefer?

因学点评
这道题讨论的是电子产品购买方式，在之前旧版托福的独立写作中也考察过，难度并不高，我们来看一个范文。

参考范文
I prefer to wait for some time to make the purchase.First,new gadgets,especially electronic devices,tend to be unreasonably expensive when they are first available on the market.However,as time goes on,although their quality stays the same,their prices naturally decline,so waiting for some time could save money.Second,new technology sometimes may be not mature or safe enough,so it’s wise to wait for some time to see whether their high prices make sense.For example,some new iphones used to boast about their new improvements when they were first launched,but the camera quality,battery life and the staff remained unchanged,so it’unwise to go for the new technology too early.

Task 2
Change to Funding Policy for Student Clubs

Task 3
Costly Signals

Task 4
Two advantages of being in a business network

三Listening
对话：
1.telescope
2.cafeteria
3.volleyball course
4.art history

讲座：
1.前卫先锋音乐
2.天文探测器
3.美洲hunter-gatherer
4.睡眠对认知的影响
5.地理学
6.动物体型进化

四Reading
1.Blocks of Life
2.Woodblock prints
3.Chimpanzee communication
4.Maya
5.Early metallurgy
6.Ecosystem

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