Study Notes of TOEFL Speaking Part -- Task 1
Some people believe that television has had a positive influence on society. Others believe it has had a negative influence on society.
Some college students choose to take courses in a variety of subject areas in order to get a broad education. Others choose to focus on a single subject area in order to have a deeper understanding of that area.
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TASK 1
【TPO 1】Some people believe that television has had a positive influence on society. Others believe it has had a negative influence on society.
Which do you agree with and why? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
- Honestly, I think television has a positive influence on society.
- First of all, it can help people to relax. I mean people can watch some comedies or other programs that can make them laugh and forget about the troubles and stress.
- And also TV is important because it can help people to learn new skills. You know nowadays many people learn how to cook on TV, they learn how to speak English on TV.
- So, I think television has a positive influence on society.
【TPO 2】Some college students choose to take courses in a variety of subject areas in order to get a broad education. Others choose to focus on a single subject area in order to have a deeper understanding of that area.
Which approach to course selection do you think is better for students and why?
- Well, I would like to take courses that are from a variety of subjects areas,
- because this can help me to make more friends. You know, I can meet people from different fields and get to know them, so this can help me to build a large network.
- And besides, I like to take courses from different subject areas because many subjects fascinate me a lot. I mean sometimes I am just fascinated by math courses, and sometimes I get to learn about the history, and then I get to learn about something about arts. So this also can help me to switch my mind and to take a break.
【TPO 3】Some students prefer to work on class assignments by themselves. Others believe it is better to work in a group.
Which do you prefer? Explain why.
- Honestly, I would like to work on class assignments in the group.
- First of all, I think this can take less time, because in a group project we can always share that tasks, and everyone just needs to complete a part of it. In this case. we can finish the whole thing much faster.
- Besides, I would like to do group activity,I mean group projects, because it’s a great chance for me to learn from I others. For example, I can learn how others solve a problem, and in this case I can improve myself.
- Therefore I would like to do assignments in the group.
【TPO 4】Many universities now offer academic courses over the Internet. However, some people still prefer learning in traditional classrooms.
Which do you think is better? Explain why.
- Well, I think studying on-line is actually better.
- because, personally, I can study better on the Internet. This is because on-line lessons could be replaced for as many times as I want to. So, I can watch it over and over again until I understand all the key points.
- Besides, I would like to study on-line, because it really saves time. I mean with on-line courses, I can just stay at home. So I don’t need to spend any time traveling to the school. And in this way, I can just spend that time to do something that I like.
- Therefore, I would like to study on-line.
【TPO 5】It is more important to study math or science than it is to study art or literature?
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement, why or why not? Use details and examples to explain your answer.
- While, I personally think that learning art and literature is, actually more important.
- because, when learning arts we get to study music, and it can help us to relax. I mean, whenever we feel tired, we can just play a beautiful piece of melody, which can help us to empty our mind.
- Beside, the reason why I think study literature is important is that through study these subject, we can actually learn some foreign culture. You know, we can understand some foreign customs, foreign festivals, while, it also can help us to make friends with foreigners.
【TPO 6】Some people have one career throughout their lives. Other people do different kinds of work at different points in their lives.
Which do you think is better? Explain why.
- Well, I think it is better to do different kinds of works at different points of life.
- This is because, it allows me to learn a lot of skills. For example, if I do a customer service job, I can learn how to communicate with people and how to solve problems efficiently. And if I do, lets say, accountant job, I can just learn how to deal with numbers. So this can help me a lot.
- And also, doing different jobs helps me to make friends. Because I can meet different people at different work, and we can become close with each other.
- Therefore, I would like to do different jobs in life.
【TPO 7】 Learning through online courses is more effective than learning in the traditional classroom setting.
State whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then explain your reasons, using specific details in your explanation.
- While, I believe learning through online courses is more effective.
- Because, when taking those online courses I could study whenever I feel best. You know, I am a morning person, so, I can just take the online courses in the early morning, like 6 o’clock or 7 o’clock. And by doing so, I will really sharp and can concentrate better. So this can help me to understand all the key points much better.
- And, online courses could be repeated, so I can watch it again and again until I remember all the detail and key points.
- So, I think taking online courses in more effective.
【TPO 8】Some people enjoy taking risks and trying new things，others are not adventurous: they are cautious and prefer to avoid danger. Which behavior do you think is better?
- While, I would like to take risks all the time.
- Because, sometimes taking risks can help me to gain more. For example, some people would just like to invest in those risky stock, and if they succeed, they could earn millions of dollars.
- And beside, I would like to take risks because it can help me to improve my skills in risk assessment. I can help me learn how to manager it, and how to take advantages of that.
- So, that why I want to be a adventurer and to take risks.
【TPO 9】Some people think that family members are the most important influence on your adults. Others believe that friends are the most important influence. Which do you agree with?
- While, I believe that friends are the most important influence.
- Because, we spent more time with the friend than adults like parents. You know, we go to the same school, which means we spend at least 8 hours a day together, and at least 5 days even 6 days in a week. So, friend have a lot of chances to influence us. you know, they can change our thoughts or even behaviors.
- And beside, we do not have generation gaps with each other. And we tend to believe that they can fully understand us and know our circumstances. That’s why we are more likely to accept their idea and suggestions.
- As a result, we receive more influence from friends.
【TPO 10】All children should be required to learn a second language in school.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your answer.
- While, I believe all children should be required to learn a second language in school.
- This is because, being able to speak a second language is such a important skill. Because, nowadays, it is so common to make business with foreigners. So by being able to speak a second language, you know, those students are able to find better jobs in the futures, and they are able to work in the foreign company and make more money.
- And also, learning a second language could be really fun. Because one can learn about the foreign culture, such as foreign food and foreign festivals such as Halloween and so one.
- So, students should learn a second language at school.
【TPO 11】Some people think that children should be allowed to watch whatever television programs they choose to. Others think that parents should exercise control over the television programs their children watch.
Which do you agree with? Explain why.
- While, I believe the parents should exercise control over the television programs their children watch.
- This is because, sometimes the TV could be addictive. You know, some kids just can not stop watching TV, so, by limiting the programs children can watch, the parents can make sure their kids have enough time to study, or enough time to exercise, or sleep.
- Besides, the parents should control the programs that their kids watch because, there are some programs that are not appropriate for the teenagers to watch, such as their a lot of screens that contain blood or violence which could really bring bad influences.
【TPO 12】Some people believe it’s essential for a person’s education to learn to play a musical instrument. Others don’t believe music education is important.
Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
- While, I believe it is essential for a person to learn how to play a musical instrument,
- because, after learning this skill, people can just better relax themselves. I mean, when they feel tired or stressed, the can play the musical instruments; They can play a beautiful melody which take their mind away from their troubles.
- Besides, I think this is an important skill because it can easily impress others. On a party or a social gethering, a person who can play the piano can always win people’s respect.
- So, it’s important for people to learn how to play the musical instruments.
【TPO 13】When looking for information for a research project, some students prefer to get their information mainly from the Internet. Others prefer to mainly use printed materials such as books and academic journals.
Which do you prefer, and why?
- While, I would like to look for information on the Internet.
- Because in this case, I can just complete my research paper much better. I mean, on the Internet, I can access information from everywhere around the world. You know, I can read the latest research paper from america; or even read about the latest, the newest experiments in Europe. So this can help me to get enough information, and make my paper perfect.
- And besides, it is also convinient to look for information online. I just need to type the keywords, then the results will show up.
【TPO 14】 One of the best ways to learn is by making mistakes. Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
- While, I think the best way to learn is just by making mistakes.
- This is because the mistakes can leaves us a deep impression, which can help us to remember the lesson learnt from it for quite a long time. You know, when I was a young kid, I used to be very selfish, and I as really rude to my friend. Then I realized that I disappointed them a lot and finally lose a lot of friends. So even nowadays, I can still remember the lesson learnt from it. I always remind myself to be considerate, to be nice to others.
- Therefore, I believe the best way to learn is by making mistakes.
【TPO 15】It is important to remember and learn from the past. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
While, I think it is important to learn from the past.
Because, it can lead to future success. You know, when thinking about the experience that I did well in a test, you know, I just realise that taking good notes is the key. So by repeating that it can help me to do well in the future tests.
Also, learning from the past can help me to avoid my mistakes. You know, I used to be rude to my friends, which disappointed them a lot. So by learning from that experience, now I am super nice to them.
Therefore, it is important to learn from the past.
TIPS:
Everything from the past is useful whether from the pragmatic view or the idealisticview.
Becuase, if it was good, it is a memory. If it was bad, it’s an experience.
【TPO 16】Some people who unexpectedly receive a large amount of money spend it on practical things, while others spend it for pleasure only.
Which do you think is better and why?
- While, I think people should spend money for pleasure only.
- Because, it can bring us a lot of fun.
- For example, they can use the money to pay for a trip. They can travel to different countries, and they can see a lot of beautiful views, such as picturesque shores beside the river, the spectacle of the aurora in Iceland.
- Besides, they can learn some local culture and customs, such as different festivals. In this cases, they will wnjoy their lifes,
- so they should spend their money for pleasure only.
【TPO 17】 Students should not be allowed to bring cell phones (mobile phones) into the classroom.
State whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then explain your reasons, using specific details in your explanation.
- While, I think students should bring cell phones into the class.
- I mean, cell phones can help them to learn better. First of all, they can use cell phones to do research. For example, if I meet a term that I don’t understand or do not clearly know the definition. I can use the cell phones to look them up online, so I this can help me to better understand the professor’s lecture.
- Besides, students can use their cell phones to record the lecture. I mean, they can record the whole thing, so they can listen to it again and again after class to make sure they understand everthing.
- Therefore, students should bring cell phones into the class.
【TPO 18】 It is important to learn about other cultures. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
- While, it is quite important to learn about other cultures.
- Becuase, it can really help peole to communicate with others from different countries. Because, you know, nowadays, it is quite common to do business with other foreigners, so by learning their cultures, it could help us to better respect them, respect their customs and traditions. As a result, you know, we can better communicate with them.
- And also, learn other cultures could give us a chance to better travel the worlds. We can travel to different countries, and they can see a lot of beautiful views, such as picturesque shores beside the river, the spectacle of the aurora in Iceland. So, that could be fasinating too.
【TPO 19】More and more people are buying items on the Internet and from magazines or catalogs. Other people prefer shopping in a store.
Which do you prefer and why?
- While, I prefer to shopping online.
- Because, it help me to save money. You know, the stuff selled online are much cheaper than those in the stores. This is because, I guess, they don’t have to pay for rent. So, that why they can offer lower prices.
- And also, I like to shop online because it’s quite convenient. You know, I don’t need to leave my house, I don’t need to go to the stores which may take hours. So, I can easily just shop in my bedroom and living room which, you know, makes my life so much easier.
- Therefore, I would like to shop online.
【TPO 20】Some people prefer to learn about current events from watching television news programs. Others prefer to read about current events in newspapers or on the Internet. Which do you think is better: watching the news or reading the news?
Explain why.
- While, I would like to read online or on the newspaper.
- Because, it really saves time. You know, when I read, I can just read the story that interest me most and just skip the boring parts or the stories that I am not interest in. But if I choose to watch TV, I am forced to learn every single one of them because I can not skip and I can not to pay more attention on one of them.
- This is why I choose to read those events online or in newspaper, because I can skip and I can decide what to read first.
【TPO 21】 Your friends are the most important influence in your life. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement
- While, I totally agree that our friends are the most important influence in our lifes.
- This is because we spend a lot of time together, you know, we study with each other in school, sometimes, we hang out with each other during the evening, even the weekend. I mean, by spending so much time with each other, they can easily influence me during the process.
- And beside, my friends influence me the most. Because, they really understand me. You know, they can give me a lot of good advises, and I will most likely to accept them, since we don’t have the generation gap.
- Therefore, friends influence me most.
【TPO 22】Children should be required to learn practical skills in school, such as cooking or personal finance, in addition to academic subjects.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement, Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
- While, I believe that children should be required to learn practical skills in school, such as cooking or driving.
- This is because, these classes are so fun. Like, in the cooking class, students can learn to use tea to complements a wider variety of foods such as snacks or sweets. And in driving lessons, you know, driving itself is kind of enjoyment for some people. So, these experiment can make their school life more enjoyable.
- Beside, learning these skills can also be very useful, for example, if you know how to cook, you can better take care of yourself.
- Therefore, children should be required to learning this skills.
【TPO 23】Some people enjoy spending their free time alone in activities such as reading, thinking, or writing. Others enjoy spending their free time in shared activities with other people.
Which do you prefer and why?
- While, I would like to spend my free time with others.
- Because, this can help me to make more friend, for example, when participating in a group activity, like basketball, you know, I can always meet some new teammates. And by playing with each other, you know, I can easily get to know them.
- Besides, participating in the group activity, I think it’s just more fun. Again, let’s take basketball as example, you know, the sense of competition just makes the whole game more exciting. Everyone is competing to win.
- Therefore, I would like to participate in activities.
【TPO 24】Students benefit more from classes with a large number of students than they do from smaller classes.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
- While, I believe the larger classes are more beneficial.
- This is because, students can make more friends in a larger class. Because they can meet a large number of classmates, and they can get to know each other during the lessons, or even after the class. So, quickly, they can become friends together.
- And besides, when studying in a large class, students can always get help easily. If they have a question or a problem, they can easily ask the students who sit around them. So, they have a larger chance to get the right answer.
- Therefore, I think students benefit more from larger classes.
【TPO 25】Some people do not enjoy shopping and shop only when they have a specific purchase to make. Others like to go shopping for pleasure whether or not they have something to buy.
Which do you prefer and why?
- While, I prefer to go shopping only when I have something to bug.
- Because, I think this can help me to save time. You know, I live in the suburb, so it would take me at least two or three hours on the road. By going to shop when I have to, I can avoid some meaningless shopping trips. So, I can save the time and do something I like. Such as reading books or watching movies, to name a few.
- Therefore, I prefer to go shopping when I really have something to buy.
【TPO 26】Some people like to have their cell or mobile phone with them at all times. Other people prefer not to bring their cell or mobile phone with them everywhere they go, or they choose not to own one at all.
Which do you prefer? Explain why.
- Well, I would like to have my cell phone all the time.
- Because I can use the cell phone to keep in touch with all my friends. You know, when I encounter some emergencies, I can easily tell them to help me. Moreover, I can touch them whenever I miss them, and chat with them and catch up.
- But I have only one occasion that I like to turn the cell phone off is Watching Movies. When I go to the cinema, I usually turn the cell phone off, because I really don’t want to be interrupt during my movie time.
【TPO 27】Parents should be in the process of helping their children to choose a university.
Do you agree or disagree the following statement? Use specific details and reasons in your response.
- While, I don’t think parents should help their kids to choose the university.
- Because, parents usually don’t know what are their children really want. You know, they and their kids always are aiming to different things. Maybe their kids focus on the major that they like, but the parents will think about something different, such as their career, their jobs or their opportunities, even including their salaries, staff like that. That why, if their parents help them to choose the university, I think they may end up arguing. They may argue about what, you know, what to study, or where to go.
- So, because of this, it is better that parents just stay out.
【TPO 28】To protect the health of young children, advertisements for candy and junk food should not be shown on television.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use specific reasons and details in your response.
- While, I believe that the advertisements for candy or junk food should not be shown on the television.
- This is because, young people, their are quite impulsive and sometimes can not recognize what is good or what is bad for them. So, if there are a lot of advertisements for French fries, or hamburgers, they are more likely to be influenced, you know, their might eat this kind of food everyday complement with coca cola. That is really bad for their health. Not to mention that, junk foods are full of fat which may lead to weight problems or even heart problems.
- So, that’s why they should not be shown.
【TPO 29】Some people like to study in public places where there are other people around. Others prefer to study in places where there are few or no people around.
Which kind of place do you prefer? Explain why.
- While, I would like to study in a quite place, you know, just by myself.
- This is because it is actually really quite and I can better focus myself. You know, I don’t have to worry about like others distracting me at all. So, in this case, I can just cope with my work efficiently and finish my work very quickly.
- And besides, when I study in somewhere just by myself such as home, I can be very comfortable. I can dress comfortably and do whatever I want. I can even eat when I am studying.
- So, in this case, I just prefer to be alone to study.
【TPO 30】 Parents should be involved in the process of helping their children to choose a career.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
- While, I don‘t think parents should be involves in helping their kids to choose a career.
- First of all, I don’t think parents really understand their kids. They don’t know what their kids really like and what their kids want. So, if they really get involved, they wouldn’t do any good, instead they maybe end up arguing with their kids. You know, they have different ideas, different opinions and different focus. And such arguing will take up long time.
- So, I believe, parents, if they get involved, that will be just the waste of time.
【TPO 31】Parents should be involved in the process of helping their children to choose a career.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
- While, I don’t think parents should be involved in the process of helping their children to choose a career.
- First of all, I don’t think parents really understand their kids, their don’t know what their kids really like, or what their kids what. So if their really get involved, they wouldn’t do any good.
- Instead, they may end up arguing with their kids, you know, since they have different ideas, or different opinions. And this kind of arguing my take up long time.
- So, I believe, parents, if they get involved, it will be just the waste of time.
【TPO 32】Some university students choose to take difficult classes even if they know they might not get a good grade in the class. Other students prefer to take easier classes in which they know they will get a good grade.
Which do you prefer? Explain why.
- Honestly, I rather take the easier classes.
- Because, when taking this kind of easier classes, I just don’t need to spend all day long studying. You know, I can only sepend a few hours everyday and I can just finish all my assignments. In this cases, I will have the time to do the things that I like. Such as hanging out with parents or friends, or just do a part time job to make some money.
- And besides, I like this easier classes because I want to get a better grade. You know, that will make me feel good and feel more confident if I do have a better grade. And not to mention, It will help me to find better job in the future.
- Therefore, I would like to take easier classes.
【TPO 33】Do you think that eating healthy food is easier or more difficult today than it was 40 or 50 years ago?
Use examples and details to support your answer.
- While, I believe that it was much easier to eat healthy food in the past.
- Because, the environment is better, you know, there was no pollution, so the water was clean, the air was clear. So the food we ate was generally much healthier.
- And besides, in the past, people have more time to cook at home. So, the meal they had was healthy because they could make the dinner complement with vegetables. But nowadays, since people are busy, they just rely heavily on fast food which is not healthy at all.
- So, that why I believe it’s much easier to eat healthy food in the past.
【TPO 34】Private car should not be allowed in the city centers of large cities.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
- While, I believe that the private car should not be allowed in the city centers of larges cities.
- Because, nowadays, there are too many cars in the downtown area. You know, the traffic condition is really bad in the rush hours and no one can move in the road. You know it took people hours to get to the destination.
- But, if the private car are not allowed, and people work in the city center could use the public transit, so, without a lot of private cars, the bus can move freely and easily, so it’s a win-win strategy because everyone can arrive their destination much faster.
【TPO 35】A university’s academic reputation is the most important thing a student should consider in deciding which university to attend.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement. Use examples and details to support your opinion.
- While, I believe that the academic reputation is the most important factor for students to choose a university.
- Because, if one can choose a university with good academic reputation, that means, he can learn quite a lot in there, this is because, this university often have a lot of famous professors, and also have really practical curriculum.
- So by going to or choosing such a university, this can just make sure students can learn everything that they need to know. And guarantee them a bright future.
- So, that’s why I believe that academic reputation is actually the most important factor to consider.
【TPO 36】Some people buy food that is already prepared. Other people buy fresh food and prepare meals themselves.
Which do you prefer? Explain why, using details and examples in your answer.
- While, I would like to buy fresh food and prepare my own meals.
- Because, it’s just much cheaper, you know, the vegetables and raw meat cost only half as much as the already prepared meals. So by doing this, I can save a fortune every month.
- And besides, I like to do so, because, I just enjoy cooking, you know, I would like to experiment different recipes, complement various foods different vegetables. So, in this case, by purchasing the fresh food and preparing my own meals at home, it just gives me the joy that I am looking for.
【TPO 37】Students will learn more if the teacher is kind and friendly.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use specific examples and details to support opinion.
- While, I believe that the students will learn more if the teachers is kind and friendly.
- Because, in this case, students will feel relax, you know they can feel they are ease, so during the class, they are more likely to focus on the content in the lesson, and I am sure, they can learn better.
- And besides, when teacher is kind and friendly, students will become friends with them, we always listen to our friend right. So, in this cases, their students are more likely to accept the teachers ideas, opinions, even the criticisms.
- Therefore, I believe that the students will learn more if the teacher is kind and friendly.
【TPO 38】It is more enjoyable for students to read works of fiction (such as novels and stories) than nonfiction.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
- While, I believe it is more enjoyable to read fiction such as novels and stories.
- Because, the fictions will often have really interesting characters. For example, in some fictions, the antagonist maybe a monster and the protagonist maybe a hero. This kind of fictions or stories fascinate me a lot. So, you know it just so much more exciting than reading some nonfictions.
- And besides, reading some fictions is more enjoyable, because, fictions could take place in the magic world where everyone has magic power, so, it’s just more fun than reading a dull nonfiction such as documentary or biography.
【TPO 39】If you were given the choice of a school or work assignment, would you prefer to write a long report or give a speech in front of a large group of people?
Use details and examples to explain your choice.
- While, I would like to give a speech before the people.
- Simply because that I am good at it. You know, I would like to give presentations. By giving a speech, I am sure that I can done this work perfectly. And I am sure that I can get a better grade.
- And besides, as for me, a speech just take less time to prepare, you know, if I need to write a long report, I have to do research for weeks, but if I need to give a speech, you know, I only need to practice or rehearse a couple of times. So, in this case, it just take less time for me to prepare.
- Therefore, I prefer to give a speech.
【TPO 40】Some people think that materials printed on paper, such as books and newspapers, will one day be replaced by electronic versions of those materials. Others believe that printed materials will always be popular.
Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why.
- I believe that one day the paper material will be replaced by the electronic versions.
- This is because, e-books are convenient. You know, nowadays, many people enjoy reading on their cell phones, and that is much easier to carry their cell phone around than carry heavy paper books.
- And also, e-books are cheaper, because they usually cost only half as much as the paper materials. So, reading electronic versions, people can save a lot of money.
- Therefore, I believe the electronic books will be more popular in the future.
【TPO 41】Some people believe it is important for university to provide funding for student entertainment, such as movies or concerts on campus. Others believe that university money should only be used for academic purposes.
Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
- While, I believe that university should spend money on students’ entertainment.
- Because, this can help students to relax themselves, you know, they can have l lot of fun in concerts, and, they can totally enjoy the stories while watching movies. So, they can easily clear the negative emotions ( So, the negative emotions will quickly be dissolved).
- And also, by spending money on student entertainment, it can help students to make friends with others, you know, they can meet new people during the concert, and get to know each other afterwards. So, in this case, you can have a lot of fun.
- Therefore, I think it’s better for university to spend money on students’ entertainment.
【TPO 42】Some people prefer living in a big city. Other people prefer living in the countryside, away from urban areas.
Which do you think is better? Explain why, using specific details in your explanation.
- While, I believe that living in a big city is better.
- Because, it’s so much more fun. You know, in big cities, there are a lot of entertainment places to go to, such as the movie theaters, and various parks. So, in this case, I can hang out with my friends.
- And besides, in big cities, I can get better jobs. Because, there are a lot of big companies here, I can work for them. So, in this case, I can get a better salary and enjoy a comfortable life.
- Therefore, I would like to live in a big city.
【TPO 43】Some students attend college full-time, while others attend college part-time.
Which do you think is better? Explain why.
- While, I think it would be better to attend college full-time.
- Because, students can learn more in this case. They can spend all their time taking different courses, or learning different subject. So, I’m sure they will become knowledgeable, and they can find job easily in the future.
- And also, attending college full-time can help them to make more friends. You know, they can spend a lot of time together with their classmates. So, this can help them to get to know each other. So, I’m sure this can have a lot of fun.
- Therefore, it’s better to attend college full-time.
【TPO 44】Some people believe that primary schools should no longer teach children how to write by hand, and instead should spend time teaching them how to type on a computer. Other people believe that it is still important for schools to teach children to have good handwriting.
Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why.
- While, I think primary schools should teach children how to type.
- Because, typing is much faster than writing by hands. I think people can do that at least two times faster. So in this case, you know, students can be more efficient when they type.
- And also, I think typing is more convenient. Because, nowadays, when people type a paper on the computer, they can use the spell check to correct their mistakes. So, this can make sure they can write a good article.
- Therefore, school should only teach the students how to type.
【TPO 45】Artists and musicians are important to a society.
Use details and examples to explain your answer.
- While, I do believe that artists and musicians are important to a society.
- Because, they can help people to relax, I mean, if they feel frustrated, they can just listen to music, and the negative emotions will be quickly dissolved, so they can forget about their troubles.
- And also, artists pay lots of tax every year. You know, they need to pay hundreds of thousands of dollars, so the government can use the money to build the infrastructures such as schools and hospitals.
- Therefore, I think artists and musicians are important to the society.
【TPO 46】People today have healthier lifestyles than people did 100 years ago.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
- While, I do believe that people in the past had healthier life.
- Because, they had healthier food. You know, everything they ate was organic. So, it was really nutritious, and much healthier than foods today. They don’t have any junk food like hamburgers or French fries.
- And also, people did much more exercise in the past. You know, they really didn’t have cars and buses, so they had a lot of chance of walk, and walk everyday can hugely reduce the risk of suffering cardiac disease in the future.
- Therefore, people in the past had more healthier lifestyles.
【TPO 47】In the future, people will read fewer books than they do today.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
- While, I believe that people will still read a lot of books in the future.
- Because, reading become more convenient than before. I mean, people nowadays can read on their cell phones, or lap tops. So, I’m sure that reading will become a very popular activity because of that.
- And also, I think reading itself is so fun. I mean, when people read, they can be in a imaginary world, like the future utopia society, or past of Stone Age, even the Harry Potter world. So, in this case, they can forget about their troubles in the real world. So, people will still read because this experience can not be replaced by any other materials whenever in the future or at present.
【TPO 48】Some people like to shop in large grocery stores and department stores. Other people prefer to shop in small specialty stores.
Which do you prefer? Explain why.
- While, I would like to shop in large places.
- Because, I can save money in this way. You know, this large grocery store often have better deals and sometimes decide to sell of part of their goods. So, they can offer better price for me. So, I can save the money and use the money to do something I like such as watching movies or buying books.
- And besides, I would like to shop in large places, because it’s convenient. You know, it has almost everything I need. So, I can get all the stuff in my shopping list in one place. So, it can really save a lot of time.
- Therefore, I like to shop in large places.
【TPO 49】Some teachers think that it is important for students to sit in assigned seats, that is, to sit in the same place every day in class. Other teachers think that students should be allowed to choose where they will sit, and they allow them to sit in different seats on different days.
Which do you think is better? Explain why.
- While, I do believe that students should be allowed to choose their own seat. I mean, they can sit in different seats on different days.
- Because, this can help them to make more friends. Because, by sitting in different seats in classroom, he can just get to know different people, and in this case, he can be friends with them and they can have a lot of fun together.
- And beside, by sitting in different places, he may have to work with different person on class team projects. In this way, he can improve his communication skills and cultivate the sense of confidence.
- Therefore, student should be able to choose the seat.
【TPO 50】Some people like having a wide variety of friends and acquaintances they can spend time with. Others like to spend most of their free time with the same small group of close friends.
Which do you prefer? Explain why.
- While, I prefer to have a wide variety of friends.
- Because, This is really exciting. I mean, when I hang out with different group of people, I get to do different things. Like, if I hang out with friends who like movies, we can talk about movies all day. And when I meeting the friends who are interested in books, I will eager to share my point of view such as the characteristic of the protagonist in The Great Gatsby. So, by having a great variety of friends can really bring joy to my life.
- And also, I get to learn something new from different people all the time too.
- Therefore, these are the reason why I would like to have a wide variety of friends.
【TPO 51】Eighteen-year-olds are not mature enough to vote.
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
- While, I don’t think eighteen-year-olds are mature enough to vote.
- Because, I think they are easily influenced by their parents. I mean, most of them still live at home, and they may listen to what their parents says. As the result, their vote might present their parents’ preferences, not their own.
- And also, eighteen-year-olds are high school students in my country, facing the graduation examination, they are very busy. They probably have to study over 8 to 10 hours a day, so, I don’t think they have enough time to be familiar with the politics. So, because of these, they really couldn’t cast a vote.
- Therefore, because of there two reasons, I think they are not mature enough to vote.
【TPO 52】People are more likely to enjoy themselves at concerts or films if they go with a group of friends.
State whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then explain your reasons, using specific details in your explanation.
- While I do believe that people will enjoy themselves better at concerts or films if they have their friends with them.
- This is because they can totally spread the joy. Because one of the main purpose for me to go to concerts is to strengthen my contact with my friends, you know, when we all listen to a concert, we are all immersed in a harmonious atmosphere which is better for us to spread the joy.
- And besides, if I have friends around me after the movie, I will eager to share my point of view of the movie.
- So, that’s why I can better enjoy myself at concerts or films if I go with a bunch of my friends.
【TPO 53】When some people have a little extra money, they like to spend it right away on something they enjoy. Others prefer to save the extra money.
Which do you like to do? Explain why.
- While, I am the kind of person who will spend the money right away.
- Because, this can make me feel happy. For example, if I buy a very nice outfit, I can receive a lot of compliments of my friends. You know, that will make me feel more proud and make me more confident.
- And besides, I would like to spend my money right away, because this kind of actions can really motivate me to earn more money. So, I will be motivated by my self to do more hours in my part-time job or just to take on some extra projects to earn the money. So, in this case, it motivate me to work hard.
- So, because of these two reasons, I would like to spend the money right away.
【TPO 54】Some people say that childhood is the best time in a person’s life. Other people disagree.
What is your opinion? Explain why.
- While, actually, I do agree that childhood is the best time in one’s life.
- This is because, children have a lot of vacations, in my country, students have summer and winter vacations which last one and half long. So, usually, students can use the vacation to go on a trip, or they can do the things that they like.
- And besides, I think childhood is the best time, because children don’t have much heavy responsibility. I mean, they don’t have to look after their parents and certainly they don’t have to take care of their children. So, in this case, they have less stresses.
- Therefore, I think childhood is actually the best of in one’s life.
Study Notes of TOEFL Speaking Part -- Task 1
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