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.

Television has both positive and negative impacts on society, but I lean towards the positive side.

Firstly, television is a powerful educational tool. For instance, educational programs like “Sesame Street” have been proven to enhance children’s learning abilities. Additionally, TV documentaries can broaden our horizons by exposing us to different cultures and histories, like the BBC’s “Planet Earth” series.

Secondly, television fosters a sense of community. During significant events, such as the Olympics or the Super Bowl, people gather around the TV to share these moments, which strengthens social bonds.

However, it’s also important to acknowledge the negative aspects. Excessive TV watching can lead to a sedentary lifestyle and health issues. Moreover, the content on TV can sometimes be violent or inappropriate, which might influence viewers, especially children, negatively.

In conclusion, while there are concerns, I believe the positive aspects of television, such as education and community building, outweigh the negatives when used responsibly. It’s crucial for viewers to be mindful of their consumption habits and for the industry to continue producing high-quality, enriching content.

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?

To be honest, I believe that it’s better for students to take courses in a variety of subject areas.

Firstly, a wide range of courses in differents areas can boraden students’ horizons and offer insights into the world. For intance, a student major in designing can benefit from some art courses and the other student studying invention can learn a lot from math and physics.

Secondly, if a student take part in different courses, they can meet more friends and thus improve their social skills. A students with more friends can get more help when he encounters difficulty.

Therefore … .

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.

I prefer working in a group on class assignments.

Group work allows for diverse perspectives, which can lead to more creative and comprehensive solutions. For instance, when tackling a marketing project, a design major might bring fresh visual ideas, while a business major could offer insights into strategy.

Additionally, group work enhances communication and teamwork skills, which are essential in the professional world. Collaborating with others also helps distribute the workload, making the task less overwhelming.

Overall, group assignments foster a supportive learning environment and prepare students for future collaborative endeavors.

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.

I prefer studying on the Internet.

Firstly, students can reply the vedios at any time and space. If they have any questions, they can pause as they want, thus comlpletely know the answer.

Secondly, it’s better for students to study for the exams. This is because a student can go over the key chapters before the exams, thus they can clear their confusion totally. In this case, they can know the concept and how to apply these knowledge, thus perform well in the exam.

Therefore … .

TPO 5

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Why or why not? Use details and examples to explain your answer.It is more important to study math or science than it is to study art or literature.

To be honest, I don’t argee with the statement that it is more important to study math or science than it is to study art or literature.

On the one hand, while studying math or science can make our physical life better and better, art and literature can amplify our spiritual life, thus maintaining our mental health.

On the other hand, a society without art and literature can not guarantee the holistic development of individuals. By promoting holistic development, we can raise a generation of individuals who are not only knowledgeable but also compassionate, creative, and adaptable.

Therefore … .

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.

To be honest, I think different kinds of work at different points in their lives can be better.

Firstly, if you do different kinds of work in differnet areas, you can learn more knowledge. An exposure to differnet areas can broaden our horizon and offer insights into the world, thus it’s a kind of invaluable experience in our life.

Secondly, different kinds of work in differnet areas allow us to meet different friends. This improve your social skills and when you encounter difficulity, you can get many help.

Therefore … .

TPO 7

State whether you agree or disagree with the following statement. Then explain your reasons, using specific details in your explanation. Learning through online courses is more effective than learning in the traditional classroom setting.

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? Explain why.

To be honest, I think enjoying taking risks and trying new things is better.

Firstly, taking risks and trying new things can broaden our horizons. An adventuous person can explore the boundary of his world and life, thus it will be an invaluable experience in his life.

Secondly, although taking risks is dangerous and may face mistakes and failure, it can help a person developing the quality of resilience. An indicidual with resilience will continuously try to do things in spite of the difficulty and will have big achievement in the future.

Therefore … .

真题

真题61

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students can learn school subjects as effectively through online videos as they can from classroom teaching. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

To be honest, I don’t agree with the statement that students can learn school subjects as effectively through online videos as they can from classroom teaching.

First off, since there are no teachers to supervise students, their attention will be inevitably distracted. If they work in the classrooms, they can focus their minds on the subjects.

Moreover, teachers cannot adapt their class content from students’ feedback. If they can ask questions in the classrooms, teachers’ answers will clear their confusion.

Therefore, I don’t agree with the statement.

看到隐含比较的题目，第一时间想到了要进行对比，不过这里也可以用其他方法补充细节，比如：
…, their attention will be inevitably distracted by their mobile phones and computers.

真题62

To help ensure students have enough time for studying, your school is considering placing a limit on the number of student clubs, sports, or organizations that a student is allowed to join. Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why or why not, using specific details and examples in your response.

To be honest, I don’t think it’s a good idea to place a limit on the number of organization and clubs.

First off, such an action will hinder students’ rounded development. With a wide range of acticities, students can develop their interests thus know what they want to do, such as reading books and playing football.

Moreover, various activities can help students relax thus they can devote much more time into study. So it sounds ironic to ensure student’s time on study by placing a limit on the number of activities.

真题63

Some professors allow students who have not done well on graded assignments during a course to do additional assignments in order to improve their overall course grade. Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why or why not. Use details and examples to support your opinion.

Allowing students to improve their grades through additional assignments is a beneficial practice. It fosters a growth mindset, encouraging students to learn from their mistakes and perseverence.

For instance, a student who performs poorly on a midterm can use the opportunity to review and master the material, potentially leading to a better final exam score.

By providing a chance to recover, educators show empathy and support, which can enhance students’ motivation and engagement. So I think it’s a good idea.

真题64

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should control the access their children have to social media. Use details and examples to explain your response.

To be honest, I agree with the statement that parents should control the access their children have to social media, because there are much harmful and dagerous infomation on it, and children are at the stage to form their world view and values.

For example, children under 12 years old should not be exposed to games including violence, which will lead them to form a bad and false world view and values.

Therefore, I agree with the statement.

真题65

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children need to learn at an early age how to be independent. Use details and examples to explain your answer.

To be honest, I agree with the statement that children need to learn at an early age how to be independent.

This is because independence is one of the necessory qualities that an adult should have.If a child cannot develop self-reliance, let alone the adult he grows to. An dependent adult cannot cook and wash clothes for himself, not to mention pursue his dreams.

Therefore, I agree with the statement.

Kimi:

I agree that children should learn independence early on.

Developing self-reliance fosters a sense of responsibility and resilience. For instance, teaching a child to dress themselves or make their bed instills pride and autonomy. It prepares them for more significant challenges, such as academic pursuits and social interactions.

Moreover, independent children are more likely to adapt to new environments, like starting school or making new friends.

However, the process should be gradual and age-appropriate, ensuring children don’t feel overwhelmed. Balancing guidance with independence nurtures well-rounded individuals ready for life’s complexities.

真题66

When taking notes during a lecture or meeting, some people prefer to write them by hand on paper. Other people prefer to take notes by typing them on a laptop or other device. Which do you prefer? Explain why, using details and examples.

To be honest, I prefer taking notes by typing on the laptop or screen when on the lecture and meeting.

This is because it’s convenient and safe to save notes on the laptop. When I need to go over the notes, I can just tap the screen, click the mouse and open the folder whenever and wherever I want. If I take notes on the paper, It can be easily loss.

Therefore, I prefer taking notes by typing on the laptop or screen when on the lecture and meeting.

真题67

Nowadays, some people use extreme methods, including surgery, to change their appearance-usually because they are trying to look more attractive in some way. Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why you agree or disagree with people using such methods to change how they look. Support your opinion with details.

I disagree with using extreme methods like surgery to change one’s appearance for the sake of attractiveness.

While beauty standards can influence self-esteem, altering one’s body through surgery carries significant risks such as complications, scarring, and the potential for unsatisfactory results.

Moreover, societal pressure to conform to certain looks can lead to unrealistic expectations and a cycle of continuous dissatisfaction. Instead, fostering self-acceptance and promoting a healthy lifestyle can enhance attractiveness more genuinely. Confidence and a positive attitude often resonate more with others than superficial changes.

真题68

Some people think it is better to socialize on social media rather than in person. Which do you think is better? Explain why, using specific examples and details.

To be honest, I think it’s better to socialize in person.

First off, Socializing in person means face to face interactions, which can strengthen the relationship between friends rather than on social media.

Moreover, frequent chances in socialzing in person can make a person more confident and improve his social skills. If one person devotes more time on social media, he is more likely to be introverted.

Therefore, I prefer socializing in person.

2024年8月

2024.08.17

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students can learn school subjects as effectively through online videos as they can from classroom teaching. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

Honestly, I agree with the statement that students can learn through online vedios as effectively as they do from traditional classrooms.

First off, I think this can help students to understand the class content better. This is because while watching the vedios, they can pause if they have any questions. Then they can look it up online. In this case, they can better understand the lecture and follow along the professor.

Besides, watching vedios can help students to study for exams. This is because before the exams they can reply the videos; they can go over those key chapters. In this case, they can better understand the concepts and their applications. So they can do well in the exams.

Therefore, I agree with the statement.

2024年7月

2024.07.24

上午：

Imagine that you live in a crowded city with only one green space—the city park. To address the issue of overcrowding, the city council has proposed building a new housing complex on this last green space in the city center. Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why or why not.

Honestly, I think it’s a bad idea to build a housing complex over this only green space in the city.

First off, I think the park, the green space, is essential to people’s lives. This is because a lot of people use the park every day, like they work out in the morning and in the evening they take a relaxing walk. So if the park is destroyed, they have no place to work out or relax.

Besides, the park is also very important for animals. This is because a lot of birds, you know they need the trees to build nests on, and sqirrels, they need the trees to look for food. So without the park they cannot survive.

Therefore, I think this is a bad idea.

下午：

Some people prefer to shop for groceries at specialty shops such as butcher shops and bakeries. Others prefer to shop for everything at once at a supermarket. Which do you think is better and why? Use details and examples to support your answer.

Honestly, I would like to shop at large grocery stores or department stores.

First off, this helps me to save money. Well this is because these large stores, they usually have better deals. Like, their soft drinks are often on sale, buy one and get one free. You know, by shopping at these large grocery of department stores, it can really help me to make ends meet.

Besides,I would like to shop at large places because it’s more convenient. Well, this is because the stores often have a large selection of goods. Basically, I can find everything I need from groceries to clothes. So, doing this kind of one stop shopping really can help me to save time.

Therefore, I would like to shop at large grocery stores or department stores.

2024.07.21（重复2021.9.11上午场/2024.06.26考题）

Some people like to celebrate their birthday or holidays with large gatherings orparties; other people prefer to celebrate in quieter ways alone or with just a few people. Which do you prefer? Explain why.

Honestly, I would like to celebrate special occasions with a large number of people.

First off, I can receive more gifts in this way. Well, this is because these many guests will bring me a lot of gifts, you know, gifts I have been longing for. So when I open gifts, I will just feel so acknowledged and valued by all of them.

Besides, I would like to celebrate with a large number of people because it will be more fun. This is because we can play a lot of interesting games like charades or even Truth or Dare. In this case, I can totaly enjoy the company of all my friends

So because of these two reasons, I think it is better to celebrate important occasions with a large number of people.

这里给出一个我自己的i人回答：

Honestly, I would like to celebrate special occasions with just a few people.

First off, I am not a people person. I enjoy spending time on doing things I like or with a few people, which makes me feel comfortable. I will feel embarrassed with lots of people, especially those who I am just on nodding terms with.

Besides, celebrating special occasions with a few people can really save my energy. I behave relaxingly in front of a few people. I can open my heart to those who are my best friends.

So because of these two reasons, I prefer celebrating important occasions with a few people.

2024.07.20

上午（重复2011.10.8/2012.9.23/2013.8.24老题）：

When on vacation, some people prefer to participate in outdoor activities, such as hiking or swimming. Other people prefer to be less physically active on vacation. Which type of vacation do you prefer? Explain why.

下午：

Some people believe that our personalities change as we grow older. Others think that our personalities stay the same from childhood. Which view do you agree with and why? Give specific details to explain your answer.

2024.7.13（类似于2018.10.13考题）

Some people think that having a sense of humor makes it easier to deal with certain difficult situations in life, such as conflicts with friends. Others believe it is best to approach difficult situations in a more serious manner. Which point of view do you agree with? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

2024.07.10

上午场（重复2023.11.15/类似2018.9.8）
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? When traveling, people should periodically let their friends and family know where they are and how they are doing. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
下午场【新题】
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People perform better when they are under some stress or pressure.

2024.07.06

上午：

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One of the best ways to learn about a country’s culture is to watch television shows made in that country. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

下午（重复2021.12.11）：

Some people prefer to go to the gym every day. Others like to go to the gym when they have free time. Which one do you prefer? Please explain why and use specific details and examples to support your answer.

2024年6月

2024.06.30（重复2023.03.18下午场/2023.10.14/2022.07.09）考题
When facing a difficult situation, some people prefer to get advice from people of their own age, like their friends. Others like to ask people who are older than them, such as their parents or teachers. Which one do you prefer? Please include specific details and examples in vour answer.

2024.06.26（重复2021.9.11 上午场考题）

Some people like to celebrate their birthday or holidays with large gatherings or parties. Other people prefer to celebrate in quieter ways alone or with just a few people. Which do you prefer? Explain why.

2024.06.22（重复2024.03.02考题）

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important quality of a leader is being a gifted speaker. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

2024.6.16（重复2023.11.22/ 2023.8.23线下）
版本1：

lt is the policy of many universities that parents of university students cannot have access to their child’s grades without their children’s permission. Do you agree or disagree with this policy? Explain why.

版本2：

Many schools have Web sites where parents can have immediate access to their children’s grades on daily assignments, tests, and quizzes. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not.

2024.06.12（2024.04.27/2023.09.24/2019.07.28/2019.03.16的考题）

版本1：Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to teach children how to behave is to praise their good behavior rather than to criticize their bad behavior. Use details and examples to support your opinion.

版本2：When teaching children proper behavior, some parents think it is more effective to offer rewards when their children behave well. Other parents think it is more effective to discipline their children when they misbehave. Which point of view do you agree with?

2024.06.08（重复2020年9月家考原题）

Some people like to read certain books more than once. Others prefer to always read something they have never read before. Which do you usually prefer? Explain why, using details and examples.

2024.06.02(重复2023.7.31/2022.05.01/2022.03.17/2022.01.09/2020.06.30/2016.03.19的考题)

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students should be allowed to take additional classes each semester in order to earn their degrees more quickly. Use specific examples and details in your response.

2024年5月

2024.05.26(重复2024.05.11）

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your answer.

In order to succeed in school, students need to be well-organized.

2024.05.18（重复2023.03.25/2024.03.10考题）

Some people believe old people should not take risks and participate in adventurous/challenging events as the young people. What do you think and explain why.

2024.05.15

Some people think that, when moving to a new country, they should adapt to the cultural habits and traditions of the new country. Other people prefer to keep their original habits and traditions. Which do you think is better?

2024.05.11

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Use details and examples to explain your answer.

In order to succeed in school, students need to be well-organized.

2024年4月

2024.04.27

When teaching children proper behavior, some parents think it is more effective to offer rewards when their children behave well. Other parents think it is more effective to discipline their children when they misbehave. Which point of view do you agree with?

2024.04.21（重复2023.7.8下午/2023.2.4 NA/2012.11.17）

Imagine there are two places to choose to be your home. One is a noisy place but is close to restaurants, shopping centers and public transportation; the other one is a quiet area which is far from these things. Which would you like to choose?

2024.04.17

Previous generations spent time playing board games or card games with family and friends. Nowadays, many young people prefer to play games on their computers and phones. Which do you think is better and why? Use details and examples in your response.

2024.04.13

People should spend time reading the news every day in order to know what is happening in other countries around the world.

2024.04.06

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People’s social skills have declined as their use of technology has increased.

2024年3月

2024.03.23

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:‍‍ Taking too many photos affects participation in events and activities?

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: taking too many photographs will prevent people from participating in the parties with friends or family.

2024.03.16

People should spend time reading the news every day in order to know what is happening in other countries around the world.

2024.03.10

Some people believe old people should not take risks and participate in adventurous events as the young people. What do you think and explain why.

2024.03.06

More and more robots are performing work traditionally done by humans. Do you think this is a positive trend? Explain why or why not, using examples and details.

2024.03.02

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important quality of a leader is being a gifted speaker. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

2024年2月

2024.02.27

Because most students have their own laptops, your university is considering closing the campus computer lab, where students use university-owned computers. Do you think this is a good idea and why?

2024.02.03上午

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Happiness comes from helping others rather than helping yourself.

2024.02.03下午

When visiting a museum that allows photography, some people like to take photographs of the exhibits they see. Others prefer to simply look at the exhibits and do not take photographs. Which do you prefer?

2024年1月

2024.01.27

Some people prefer to read reviews written by critics before watching a movie; Other people prefer to watch the movie without reading reviews of it. Which way do you prefer and why?

2024.01.24（重复 2023.04.29考题）

Some adults believe that young people have become excessively dependent on or even addicted to electronic devices and should try to use them less. Do you agree with this point of view? Explain why or why not.

2024.01.20上午

A large corporation would like to open a new factory in your city, but it would first need to be approved by the residents. The factory would provide many job opportunities for local residents, but it also may create some pollution. Do you think your city should allow the new factory to open? Explain why.

2024.01.20下午

Some people prefer to be constantly busy and always have something to do. Others prefer not to be busy all the time but to spend some periods of time doing nothing. Which approach do you think is better? Explain why.

2024.1.13

Some people prefer to watch films that are exciting and entertaining. Others prefer to watch films that are more serious and have an important message or teach them something new. What kind of film do you prefer and why?

2024.1.6（重复2023.11.12考题）

If you were to take a history class, would you choose to have a teacher who is experienced but doesn’t have class discussions, or a teacher who is less experienced but has a lot of class discussions?