托福写作长题考前抢先读
托福考场的写作长题,有的字数已经达到了100多,考前要过一下,有个大概印象,
以下是整理的2021年到目前为止托福写作考场上出现过的长题(包括在家和考场版本)
一共54题
#1
You may choose between two professors who will be teaching a course that you must take at your university. If the following statements are the only information available to you about the differences between the two professors, which professor would. you choose? Why?
-One professor was voted most popular in a survey of students about their teachers. -One professor has just been given an award for outstanding research.
#2
You are thinking of making a major purchase (for example, buying a car or a computer). Which of the following would most influence your decision? -Recommendations from friends or colleagues
-Information from the media (for example, TV, newspapers, or magazines)
-Recommendations from a salesperson in a store
-Your own judgment, with little or no influence from other sources
#3
World hunger is a complicated issue that has been frequently discussed but not resolved. Some people believe the problem can only be addressed by wealthy governments and large companies. Other people believe that each one of us can actually do something to solve the problem of hunger. Which opinion do you agree with? Why?
#4
Which ONE of the following abilities do you think is most important for a teacher of high school students (ages 15-18) to have?
-The ability to give good advice to students about planning for their future
-The ability to recognize which students in a class need the most help and to provide that help
-The ability to encourage students to learn on their own outside of the classroom
#5
Traditions are defined as customary or established ways of doing things in a family, community, or culture. Some people believe that it is important to follow traditions even when those traditions conflict with or are quite different from their own individual preferences. Other people believe that individual preferences are more important than traditions. Which view do you agree with, and why?
#6
Teachers at a high school think that some of their students are bored or uninterested in learning. In your view, which ONE of these actions that teachers can take will be most effective in increasing high school students' interest in learning? Why?
-Using technology in their classrooms more often
-Asking students to work more often in groups or teams instead of working alone
-Explaining how the lessons they teach in the classroom have a connection to events in the world outside the classroom
#7
Sometimes you are required to meet with another person to provide feedback about that person's work (for example, when you must give your opinion about a classmate's work on an assignment or your thoughts about a coworker's contributions to a project). When you have both positive and negative feedback to give about a person's work, do you believe it is more effective to give the positive comments first or the negative comments first? Why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
#8
Sometimes people wish to be more confident-for example, they may want to express their opinions more frequently in meetings at work, or they may want to contribute more to class discussions at school. Which ONE of the following actions do you think would best help to increase confidence in these types of work or school situations? Why?
-Spending more time preparing for class discussions at school or meetings at work
-Learning about and practicing techniques to help you become more confident
-Finding a more experienced person who can give advice about how to handle these situations
#9
Some young people have free time in the evenings after school or on days off from school. Which ONE of the following activities do you think would be most beneficial for young people (ages 14 -18) to do in their spare time? Why?
-Gaining practical work experience either at a part-time job or by volunteering in the community
-Learning to play a sport
-Learning to play a musical instrument
#10
Some young children (ages 3-6) are very well prepared for learning in school before they ever begin attending elementary (primary) school classes. Some parents want to do more to make sure that their young children will be ready to learn in school. In your view, which ONE of the following actions is most Important for parents to take, and why?
-Providing more books written especially for young children so the children can begin to learn to read
-Spending more time reading aloud to the children while they listen
-Having more conversations with the children so they can practice speaking with adults
#11
Some universities have student leaders who are chosen by other students to perform important duties at the school (for example, meeting with school administrators to discuss problems at the school). If your university required you to choose student leaders, which ONE of the following do you believe is the best way for you to inform yourself about whom to choose?
-Reading articles in the school newspaper about the views of each person who wants to be a student leader
-Listening to what each person who wants to be a student leader says about important issues (for example, in speeches or interviews)
-Getting recommendations from the teachers of each person who wants to be a student leader
#12
Some tourists prefer to travel to places that are very popular with other tourists: In these places, there are usually large crowds of visitors waiting to see a famous attraction, such as a monument or historical building. Other tourists prefer to travel to places that are not very popular with other tourists, so that they can enjoy a vacation in a place without large crowds of visitors. Would you prefer to travel to places that are very popular with other tourists or travel to places that are not very popular with other tourists? Why?
#13
Some people like working at places that have a fixed schedule, with everyone starting and ending the workday at the same times. Other people believe that employees should be allowed to set their own work hours. For example, some employees could end their workday earlier by starting early, and other employees could end their workday later by starting later. Which view do you think is better? Why?
#14
Some people believe that, in addition to learning new things at school or at work, It is Important to learn new skills that are not directly connected to your school or work life. Which ONE of the following do you think would be most beneficial? Why?
-Learning a creative skill such as drawing or painting
-Learning how to manage your finances (money) better
-Learning how to play a game or sport
#15
Some people believe that there are so many different news stories about current events nowadays that it is helpful to take a break from reading or listening to the news; as a result, they stop reading or listening to the news for days or weeks at a time. In your view, is it beneficial to stop reading or listening to the news for a period of a few days or weeks? Why or why not?
#16
Some people believe that classrooms in high school (students aged 15-18) should be organized into skill groups, meaning that students who score well on certain subjects would learn in a classroom together with people with similar skill levels. Other people believe that high school classes should include student with different skill levels, meaning that students who score low on certain subjects should be placed with students who score high. Which view do you agree with? Why?
#17
Some people believe that at the start of each year, it is important to set a goal for improving a specific aspect of one's life during the new year; they call this a new year's resolution. Which one of the following three goals or resolutions would you choose to set for yourself at the beginning of a new year? Why?
-To help others in your community
-To improve your health by exercising more or eating more nutritious food
-To manage your time better
#18
Some parents enjoy giving their children weekly spending money; for example, they may give their primary(elementary) or middle school child a small amount of money each week to spend on whatever the child wants. Some people believe that this practice can cause children to develop bad habits or ideas about money and that parents should not give their children weekly spending money. Do you think it is good thing or a bad thing for parents to give their children weekly spending money? Why?
#19
Some high school teachers (teachers of students ages 14-18) spend most of their class time lecturing (speaking) while their students listen and take notes. Other high school teachers spend most of their class time on discussions and projects that require students to participate by sharing their ideas with the class. Which of these two approaches do you think is more effective for student learning, and why?
#20
Some children prefer to socialize (get together and have fun) after school with very little involvement from parents or teachers; for example, they enjoy games or activities that they can organize and play safely without help from adults. Other children prefer to socialize after school by joining groups or participating in programs organized and monitored by adults. Which way of socializing after school do you think is most helpful for children's development? Why?
#21
Some charitable organizations (groups that help people in need) allow people who give money to charity to choose how their donations will be used. (For example, people can decide whether their donated money is spent directly on goods and services for people in need or on advertising by the charity.) If you were to give money to charity, would you prefer to choose how your donation is going to be used, or do you think it is more effective to leave that decision to the organization? Why?
#22
Recently, some primary, middle, and high schools (students aged 6-18) have reduced the number of attendance days from five to four days a week. However, students spend 90 more minutes in school each day. In your view, is it beneficial or harmful to reduce the number of school days per week while extending the number of hours attended per day?
#23
National governments can take a variety of actions to help protect the natural environment. Which ONE of the following three actions do you think is MOST important for a nation's government to take to protect the natural environment and why?
-Fund research to develop environmentally friendly energy sources, such as solar or wind power
-Preserve natural places such as forests and protect native wildlife species (animals) that live there
-Pass and enforce laws to prevent the pollution of air and water by big companies and industries
#24
Many students starting university must choose a major (main field of study at university), and parents of these students often give them advice about which major to choose. Some parents tell students to choose the major that most interests the students. Other parents tell students that it is best to choose a major that will lead to a job with a high salary, even if that major may not be the one that most interests the students. Which approach do you believe is better, and why?
#25
Many people feel homesick (have minor feelings of sadness because they are missing their home) when they travel to a new place. Imagine that you have the opportunity to travel to a new place and stay in that community for several months. If you felt homesick, which ONE of the following do you believe would be most useful In helping you feel less sad about missing your home? Why?
-Doing activities or eating foods that remind you of home
-Maintaining contact with people from home
-Trying activities or foods that are special to your now community
-Making friends in your new community
#26
Many companies provide important products or services but also damage the environment. Some people believe that the best way to stop companies from harming the environment is to require them to pay a penalty, such as a higher tax or a large fine, when they cause environmental damage. Other people think there are better ways to stop the companies from harming the environment. Which view do you agree with and why?
#27
In their free time, many young people (ages 14-18) regularly take part in activities such as music lessons, dance classes, or competitive sports. Some young people participate in several different activities, dividing their free time among the various things they like to do. Others choose to spend most of their free time focusing on only one activity that is very important to them. In your view, which approach is better, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Be sure to use your own words. Do not use memorized examples.
#28
In places where the government does not fund students' higher education and students must pay for some or all of their university education, some people are suggesting a new method of paying for education called an income-share agreement. Under this method, no payments are due until after students complete their studies and graduate. However students must agree to pay the university a certain percentage of their income (money that they earn from working) for a specific period of time after graduation. Do you agree or disagree that income-share agreements are a good way for students to pay for their higher education?
#29
Imagine you have one week to spend on a vacation in a city you've never been to before. Would you prefer to spend the week participating in scheduled activities such as going on guided tours of the city, or would you prefer to spend the week exploring the city on your own, with no scheduled activities?
#30
Imagine you have been offered jobs by two different companies at the same rate of pay. One of the companies will provide you with many interesting and challenging projects to work on, but it offers very few vacation days. The job at the other company does not seem very interesting or challenging, but offers more vacation days. Which job would you prefer and why?
#31
Imagine you are working on a group project with two coworkers, and the deadline (the time that the project should be submitted) is approaching. The project looks good but could be improved if you all work on it more; however, this would mean that you miss the deadline. One of your coworkers suggests submitting the project in its current condition to meet the deadline, while your other coworker thinks it is better to wait and submit the project after the deadline so that it is perfect. Which approach is better in your opinion: meeting deadlines even if a project is not yet perfect or submitting a project after a deadline so that it is perfect? Why?
#32
Imagine that your friend is looking for a new job. He or she is using only one strategy: sending letters describing his or her interests to companies that he or she would like to work for. Do you believe that this approach will bring your friend success in quickly finding a good job? Why or why not, and what advice would you give your friend?
#33
Imagine that you own a company and that you are interviewing people who applied for a job at the company. Three candidates applied for the job. Which ONE of the three candidates below would you choose to work at your company? Why would the candidate be the best choice for your company? -The candidate with the most experience -The candidate with the most creative ideas -The candidate who is most motivated and enthusiastic about working for your company
#34
Imagine that you have been given the opportunity to advise the government of a city or region (area) that you are familiar with to spend more money on ONE thing to benefit the city or region. Which ONE of these do you believe would be the most beneficial for the city or region? Why? -Providing more affordable housing -Decreasing(reducing) air and water pollution -Attracting new businesses to the city or region
#35
Imagine that you attend a university where undergraduates students must complete a special requirement in their final semester (term of study) before graduation. Students have the following two options.
- They can complete an interview research project on an interesting topic that is related to their major field of study and then write a paper on that topic.
OR
-They can complete an internship, meaning they will receive university credits for temporarily working at a company where they will have an opportunity to learn about the business and gain professional experience. Which ONE of these options do you believe would be the best for students, and why?
#36
Imagine that you are trying to find a new job in a field that Interests you. When looking for the job, you might use the following strategies.
-Asking as many friends as possible, both in person and on social media, to let you know if they know about a job opening
-Sending letters introducing yourself and expressing your job interests to any company that you would like to work for
-Looking for job advertisements posted by companies online or placed by companies in publications such as newspapers
#37
Imagine that you are going to visit a city for the first time and that you only have a limited amount of time to get to know the city. In your view, which ONE of these activities would be the best way to help you get to know the city? Why?
-Touring historic sites
-Going to shops or markets
-Eating at restaurants and spending time in cafés
#38
Imagine that students at your school are asked to spend one week away from school as volunteers (working without pay) to help the local community. Which of the following experiences would you choose? Why?
-Volunteering at a hospital
-Volunteering at a museum
-Volunteering at a nature conservation area to protect wildlife and the environment
#39
Imagine that a required university course is offered in three different formats and that you must choose one of the three. The three formats are identical (the same) in course content but differ in organizational style:
-All sessions take place face-to-face in a classroom with other students and the professor.
-All sessions occur online, so no student ever meets other students or the professor face-to-face.
-Some sessions take place face-to-face in a classroom, and some sessions occur online only. Which format do you believe will help you learn most effectively? Why?
#40
Foods and drinks that contain high levels of sugar, salt, or fats have harmful health effects when consumed in great quantities. Some people believe that governments should make these unhealthy foods and drinks more expensive by taxing them. The tax (money paid to the government) would discourage consumption of unhealthy foods and drinks and raise money for future health-care costs. Other people believe that consumers buying foods or drinks should not pay any additional tax, even if the food or drinks are unhealthy. Which point of view do you agree with, and why?
#41
E-mail has become the most used method of communication in workplaces. Employees use it to communicate with one another and their superiors, or the people who manage their work. But there are employees who are suggesting that workers should spend more time talking to one another in person or on the telephone instead. Which view do you agree with? Why?
#42
Do you agree or disagree with the following view?In many places, it has been typical for teachers of high school students (ages 14-18) to lecture or lead a discussion while the students listen and take notes for most of the school day. However, this is not an effective way to prepare students for careers in the modern workplace. A better way to do that is for teachers to spend most of the school day on student-led discussions (in which students frequently present their ideas and discuss them with the class) and project-based activities (in which students do their own research and work together while the teacher is available to help them as needed).
#43
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Some parents today closely monitor their children's use of technology. For example, they might read the text messages that their children send to their friends with their phones. Parents feel that they are protecting their children by taking these measures, but some argue that they are violating their children's right to privacy. Where do you stand on this issue? Should parents be closely watching their children's online activity?
#44
Celebrities such as actors, musicians, and athletes sometimes express their political views publicly. Some people appreciate knowing the political views of their favorite celebrities, while others believe it is not appropriate or useful to know the political views of celebrities. Which view do you agree with? Why?
#45
At some colleges and universities, during the first few days or weeks of school, events are planned so that new students will get to know other students. Which ONE of the following events do you think would best help new students get to know other students? Why?
- Participating in games or sports competitions together
- Going on a trip together for several days (for example, traveling to visit an important park or historical site)
- Working together on a community service project to improve some aspect of life in the local area (for example, by collecting food to give to people who cannot afford to buy food)
#46
At one high school, more of its students than ever before have been caught cheating on their homework assignments; for example, many students have asked other students to provide them with answers for assignments. The school is considering making a change to help decrease the number of students who cheat on homework. Which ONE of the following actions do you think will be most effective, and why?
-Asking parents to monitor their children as they do their homework and confirm that their children have not cheated
-Increasing the penalty (punishment) for cheating
-Asking teachers to create homework assignments that will make it more difficult for students to cheat
#47
At many universities, the administration provides help to new students who may be unfamiliar with university life. If you were a new student who wanted to learn how best to succeed at your school and adjust to university life, which ONE of the following activities do you think would be most useful to you? Why?
-Attending a one-week orientation or introductory program on the university campus, during which you would live on the campus and participate in activities there before your classes began
-Meeting regularly during your first year with a student in your major field of study who has attended the university for several years
#48
A university wants to improve the quality of life for students who reside in a dormitory on campus. Which ONE of the following things do you think the university should spend money on for this purpose, and why?
-Providing a room for quiet study
-Building an exercise room so that students can improve their physical well-being
-Providing space for entertainment (for example, a place where students could watch films together)
#49
A university is considering establishing a new requirement for graduation in addition to its normal requirements about completing coursework: all students must attend a course on public speaking to develop skills that will be useful in speaking in front of large groups of people. Do you agree or disagree that a public speaking course should be a requirement for all of the university's students? Why?
#50
A university has recognized that some of its first-year students arrive with poor study skills. Some people at the university believe the best way to address the situation is to require all first-year students to take a course on good study habits. Others believe that this should not be a requirement. Which view do you agree with, and why?
#51
A university has a club for students who want to help others. The club can undertake only one project this year. Which ONE of the following projects do you think the university club should choose to do? Why?
-Members of the club help young students at a nearby primary school with reading and mathematics.
-Members of the club help build houses for people who cannot afford to buy or rent a home
-Members of the club visit and assist elderly people who need help with daily tasks.
#52
A school has been providing funding for students to participate in three types of after school activities. Next year the school will only have enough money to continue one of these activities. Which one activity should be continued, and why?
-sports
-art
-volunteering (for example, helping improve the community)
#53
A parent wants to help his or her child become better at a skill, such as playing a musical instrument or competing in a sport. Some people believe that the best way to do so is for the parent to require the child to practice every day for a set number of minutes or hours. Other people believe that it is best for the parent to encourage the child to practice only as much as the child wishes, with no requirement about the amount of time spent practicing. Which view do you agree with, and why?
#54
A friend is trying to reduce living expenses. This person is trying to decide among the following three ways to do this.
- Find a roommate (housemate) who can share living expenses
- Buy new technology products, such as the latest mobile phone (cell phone), less frequently
- Shop for less expensive foods to cook at home (instead of eating in restaurants or buying expensive food items)
Which of these would you recommend to your friend for reducing living expenses? Why?
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