速查！12月20日托?？记轭A(yù)測(cè)來了！考前沖刺圈重點(diǎn)

12月20日托福獨(dú)立口語預(yù)測(cè)先——

1. Your university is planning to require all first-year students to take a class in which they would learn how to use the resources available at the university library and apply those skills in writing a long research paper. Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why or why not, using specific examples and details.
2. When traveling, some people like to keep a record of their experiences — for example, by keeping a journal or by taking pictures. Other people prefer not to keep such records when traveling. Which do you prefer and why?
3. Some people prefer to have friends who are almost all the same age as they are. Other people prefer to have friends of many different ages. Which do you prefer? Explain why, using details and examples.
4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to allow children to use computers and other electronic devices as early in life as possible. Use reasons and details to explain your opinion.
5. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Employees should not be allowed to check or send personal texts and e-mails at work. Use details and examples to explain your response.
6. Some students prefer to do things which they are good at. Some students force themselves to do what they are not good at. Which do you prefer? Why?
7. Some parents offer their school-age children money for each high grade they get in school. Do you think this is a good idea?
8. In some countries, it is permissible to “homeschool” children, where parents or private teachers teach children at home instead of sending them to school for their education. Do you think homeschooling is a good practice? Explain why or why not.
9. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? When applying for jobs, people should not include a photo of themselves on their resume or job application.
10. More and more people tend to post their personal information online. Do you think this is a good idea or not?
11. Do you agree or disagree that one of the best ways to learn about a country is to watch its TV shows?
12. Some people think historical sites should be open to the general public, but some people think historical sites should only be open to experts and researchers. Which do you think is better?
13. When having class discussion, some people prefer to give their opinions immediately. Others prefer to wait and listen to others’ opinions before giving their own. Which one do you think is better?
14. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is easier to be an adult than to be a child.
15. Some people think that students learn better through the process of playing educational games in groups in the classroom. Others think that playing games is not a good use of classroom time. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
16. Some people believe that we should not discuss the private activities of the popular people, like movie stars and singers. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
17. Some people think that robots can replace people for many types of work in the future; while others don’t think so. Which do you agree with and why?
18. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to learn the history of the city you live in.
19. Some people prefer to make plans about social activities with their friends in advance. Others prefer to make decisions when they meet each other. Which way do you prefer and why?
20. During work and study, some people prefer to do the difficult tasks first and then do the simple ones. However, some people prefer to do the simple tasks first and then do the difficult ones. Which do you prefer? Explain why.

除了獨(dú)立口語，學(xué)術(shù)討論的重點(diǎn)也得盯緊——

1. Your professor is teaching a class on education. Write a post responding to the professor"s question. In your response, you should Express and support your opinion. Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words. Professor Achebe: This week, we’ll examine issues in education reform. For example, some educators think that by focusing mainly on foundational knowledge in subjects like reading, math, and science, schools are not fully preparing students for success in the workplace. These educators argue that soft skills–non academic skills such as empathy or having a strong work ethic — should be part of the curriculum, with classroom time dedicated to developing these skills. Do you agree? Why or why not? Claire: I agree. While students need a strong foundation in academic subjects, soft skills are important because they affect how well students do their work. If classroom time is set aside for these skills, students will take them seriously and their academic work will benefit. Teachers could design lessons so that students learn about a skill and then do role–playing activities with classmates. Paul: Soft skills are important, but I don’t agree with using classroom time to work on them. I’m not sure how teachers would measure students’ progress in developing these skills. If students’ progress can’t be measured on something being taught, I’m not sure if there’s any point to teaching it.
2. Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor"s question. In your response, you should Express and support your opinion. Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words. Doctor Achebe: Many companies provide important products and services but at the same time cause environmental damage. Some people believe the way to prevent these companies from damaging the environment is for the government to require more penalties from them, such as higher taxes and larger fines. Do you think it is a good idea? Andrew: A lot of companies make helpful products but hurt the environment too. I think the government should punish them more, like raising their taxes and fines, to stop the damage. Doing that would hold corporations accountable and force them to change in an impactful way. We can have both innovation and sustainability if governments incentivize it properly through penalties. Claire: I disagree that we should penalize corporations more for environmental damage. Many companies are already taking steps to adopt greener practices, and higher taxes or fines could discourage innovation and hurt the economy. Instead of punishing businesses, I believe the government should reward and incentivize sustainable choices through subsidies and tax breaks.
3. Your professor is teaching a class on education. Write a post responding to the professor"s question. In your response, you should Express and support your opinion. Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words. Doctor Achebe: In our discussion this week, we are going to discuss the subject of course selection during high school. As we all know, education plays a crucial role in shaping our future. Choosing the right courses can be challenging given the variety of options, but there are certainly key courses that could be more beneficial. As students in the secondary school stage, or in high school, which course do you think is the most important and should be made compulsory? And why do you think so? Claire: In my opinion, math should be a compulsory course in high school. Nowadays, people are too reliant on using apps and machines; technological advancements have weakened their math skills in daily life so math should be a compulsory subject. It is beneficial for students, future financial planning and other arrangements. Andrew: I would argue that biology should be made compulsory. Biology is very commonly used. Without knowledge of biology, students might not even know how to use medications. Studying biology helps us with everyday things, like understanding basic health care and making good choices about our environment.
4. Your professor is teaching a class on health. Write a post responding to the professor"s question. In your response, you should Express and support your opinion. Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words. Doctor Achebe: In the next two weeks, we are going to be studying how biological discoveries have affected our lives. Research in biology provides us with a better understanding of how our bodies work. As an introduction to this topic, I would like for you to discuss among yourselves this question: What is the most important thing a person can do to maintain good health? Please explain why you think so. Claire: I feel very strongly that a good diet is the most important factor in maintaining good health. Eating good, healthy foods, especially green vegetables, gives your body the materials it needs to stay strong. Good nutrition is the key to good health. Paul: Most people don’t visit the doctor for regular checkups. Sure, if they feel sick, they go, but that’s not enough. During a yearly exam, a physician can help a patient address health issues before they become a larger problem. So I think preventive doctor visits are key to good health.
5. Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor"s question. In your response, you should Express and support your opinion. Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words. Dr. Gupta: This week we are talking about how different cities choose to either preserve or replace older, historic buildings. Some cities have strict rules about preserving older buildings and homes, especially those with historic architecture. Others tend to encourage new construction to replace structures that are aging and decaying. Should cities try to save historic buildings or replace them with more modern ones? Paul: I think the preservation of old historic buildings involves a lot of problems, especially in densely populated cities. In modern cities, land is very valuable, and old buildings just do not provide as much living and working space as modern high–rise buildings. Also, they were not built to modern standards, so they may waste energy through inefficient heating and cooling. Kelly: It’s important to preserve historic buildings. Keeping original architecture helps preserve a city’s culture. Even on the practical side, most big cities get an economic benefit from tourism, and historic buildings like hotels and theaters are big attractions. Who wants to visit a city where all the buildings are glass and steel and look like buildings in every other city?
6. Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor"s question. In your response, you should Express and support your opinion. Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words. Doctor Achebe: This week, we will be discussing space exploration. Some people think that it is a waste of money for governments to fund space exploration. Others disagree with this view arguing that space exploration is a valuable and necessary investment for our future. They think that it is worthy for governments to fund space exploration. I want to know what you think about this topic. Do you think that governments should fund space exploration? Why or why not? Kelly: I don’t think that governments should fund space exploration because it will be too costly to build spaceships and develop related technologies. Though space exploration tech costs billions, it doesn’t offer direct benefits to most people, which makes its funding a controversial issue. Andrew: Personally, I do think that all the costs will be worth it. The potential scientific discoveries and technological advancements could have far–reaching impacts that justify the initial investment. Imagine the new inventions that might come from this exploration. Such technology could greatly improve our everyday lives.
7. Your professor is teaching a class on business. Write a post responding to the professor"s question. In your response, you should Express and support your opinion. Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words. Dr. Gupta: We’ve been discussing the process of starting a new business and one of the most critical aspects of this process is staffing. That is, deciding which people to hire. Please discuss the following question: Is it better for new businesses to hire experienced veterans of the industry or to staff the business with younger employees who are right out of university? Why do you think so? Claire: I think a company should staff a business with the most experienced employees possible. If you’re starting a new business, you need people around you who know what they are doing and can quickly get the business up to speed. Spending time training inexperienced people will slow you down. Paul: I understand what Claire is saying, but if you are starting a new business, you want people who are particularly enthusiastic and energetic. Who better than a recent graduate to bring those qualities to the job? You would be guaranteed an ambitious hard worker.
8. Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a post responding to the professor"s question. In your response, you should Express and support your opinion. Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words. Doctor Diaz: We’ve been discussing government budgets and the difficult decisions governments must make regarding the use of public funds. Some services are clearly essential and must be paid for by any government. But what about public funding of the arts? Do you believe that governments should provide financial support to artists — for example, painters, sculptors, musicians, or filmmakers? Why or why not? Claire: I enjoy art as much as anyone does, but public funds come from taxes, and I don’t think taxpayers’ hard–earned money should be spent on impractical or inessential items and services. Artists should support themselves by selling their work to private individuals and companies. If they can’t find enough buyers, then maybe they should change careers. Paul: Personally, I think art actually is essential. Lots of public spaces in my hometown just wouldn’t be the same without artwork. From statues in public parks to murals painted on the walls of government buildings, my hometown really benefits from funding the artists who created these works. The public spaces are simply more enjoyable for visitors because of the artwork.

最近不少學(xué)員靠著新航道的備考方案，拿到了理想分?jǐn)?shù)——

H同學(xué)：“寒假接著在新航道上托福一對(duì)一，最近考試總分110，閱讀滿分！幸虧有針對(duì)性學(xué)習(xí)，不然這分想都不敢想。”
W同學(xué)：“上完班課一邊刷題一邊一對(duì)一補(bǔ)弱，托福四科真題集刷了一半多，果然沒白拼——閱讀聽力雙滿分，總分110穩(wěn)了！”
D同學(xué)：“一到周末就泡在新航道錢江校區(qū)，半年努力沒白費(fèi)，首考107分！謝謝老師和助教的幫忙！”
J同學(xué)：“超開心托福考了111分！備考除了自己練，新航道的班幫了大忙！”

這些*背后，是新航道全程跟著的服務(wù)——

課后助教天天盯著學(xué)員學(xué)習(xí)情況，進(jìn)度同步到反饋群里，有啥沒學(xué)扎實(shí)的，立刻輔導(dǎo)鞏固。

還有師資兜底——

新航道選老師嚴(yán)得很：背景得標(biāo)準(zhǔn)化，過三層學(xué)術(shù)面試，還要磨課、測(cè)評(píng)、反饋，老師都得愛教育、真教學(xué)生。

作為托福聯(lián)盟項(xiàng)目二星級(jí)成員，新航道做了20年學(xué)術(shù)，自主研發(fā)教材年年迭代，大綱統(tǒng)一，知識(shí)點(diǎn)不重復(fù)也不遺漏；重點(diǎn)教應(yīng)試策略和語言技能，讓學(xué)生備考不瞎忙，效率翻番。