说明：这个题库中的话题，都是机经原题。

　题库必须在背熟口语独立素材中每个分类的句型和素材后再使用。尝试把背过的素材结合到这些新题中。另外不要把重心永远放在素材上，功能句型和素材同等重要！

　休闲类

　1. Describe your least liked music. Please explain the reason.

　2. Which of the following activities do you consider the most enjoyable for a Saturday afternoon? ①play sports game ②be with friends③cook at home

　3. Which of the following activities do you prefer the most on a Saturday afternoon: doing exercise, watching TV, or staying with your family?

　4. When you're visiting a city you've never been to, how would you like to tour around?

　A. sign up for a well-organized trip

　 B. visit history museums

　 C. walk along the streets

　 5. Do you agree with the statement: employees should be allowed to listen to music at work?

　6. What do you care most about a tourist attraction: low cost, good weather, various activities?

　 7. Students attend different clubs in universities, such as science club, hiking club, etc. Which one are you interested in?

　8. Some people prefer to spend their free time with a group of friends. Others prefer their free time with just one person at a time. Which do you prefer?

　9. Some countries now take measures to attract a large amount of foreign tourists to their tourism sites. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of attracting a large amount of foreign tourists to tourism sites, give examples to illustrate your points.

　10. Do you like to spend your vacation in cities or in the countryside?

　11. When going on vacation, do you prefer to have outdoor activities or indoor activities? Please include examples and details in your answer.

　12. Do you prefer to participate in activities alone, or with a team or group?

　13. Do you like to travel alone or travel with your family members? Explain why.

　14. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching television is not a good way to spend one’s time.

　15. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Artists and musicians are important to society.

　16. If you have time, would you choose to learn to play a new musical instrument or learn to play a new sport?

　17. Which do you prefer, card game or computer game? Please include specific reasons and details in your response.

　18. Describe an activity you enjoy doing in your school recently. Why do you enjoy it? Please include specific reasons and details to support your response.

　 19. Describe an activity you enjoyed doing with your family when you were a child. Explain why it was so enjoyable.

　20. Do you like to travel alone or with your family members? Explain with specific reasons and details.

　21. Which of the following activities would you do with friends rather than alone? A. Taking a walk B. Watching a movie C. Traveling

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　范能能托福独立题口语机经（练习用）

　22. When going on vacations, some people prefer to go camping in tents, while others prefer to stay in hotels. Which do you think is better?

　23. When on a trip, some people like to keep a journal and take pictures; some people just enjoy the journey without recording. Which do you prefer and why?

　24. Imagine a trip that will happen in your future. Please include specific details in your answer.

　25. Would you like to spend time with family or friends rather than being alone and why?

　26. Do you like to go to the same place for your vacation, or different places and spend little time at each place for you vacation？

　经历类

　1. Describe a day that you enjoyed the most special to you. Include reasons and details to support your response.

　2. Describe a special experience that has changed you in a positive way. Explain how it changed you.

　3. Describe an important day in your life. Explain why it is so important to you.

　4. Describe a time when you tried to do something that you had never done before. Explain what you did and why you did it.

　5. Describe a day that you enjoyed the most or was the most special for you. Give specific reasons and details to support your response.

　6. Describe a celebration you recently attended. Did all people have a good time on that day?

　7. Describe the most disappointing experience in your life.

　8. Describe something you remember in a cafe or a restaurant and explain why you remember it.

　9. Describe the most important decision that you have ever made. Please include specific details in your answer.

　10. Describe a special event or occasion that you have participated with your family or friends.

　科技类

　1. With the development of technology, some people believe students will study on the

　 Internet in the future, while others believe that students should still study in buildings.

　 Which do you agree with and why? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

　2. Do you agree or disagree that cellphones have had a great impact on people’s life?

　3. Do you like to work with or without computers and other technology?

　4. What is the purpose of your phone 1.listening to music 2.recording lectures?

　5. Do you agree or disagree with the statement that we should let children use the computers or other electronic devices as early as they can?

　6. Describe one case of your using the internet and how it benefited you.

　7. Imagine that you have to give up watching TV for one month, would this be difficult for you? Explain why.

　8. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technological devices have brought distance between people. Please use details and examples in your response.

　9. Describe what your life would be like if you were banned from using cellphone for a month. Please include details and examples in your response.

　10. Which technology has made the greatest impact on people’s life in your country: airplane, computer or television?

　11. How has the availability of the worldwide Internet changed people’s life? Please use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

　12. Talk about how cell phone has changed people's lives. Explain you answer in details.

　13. Talk about the ways internet has benefit people's lives. Explain your answer in details.

　生活类

　1. Do you agree or disagree with the statement that people live healthier lives than 100 year ago?

　2. Do you prefer to eat in a fast food restaurant or do you prefer to have food in another kind of eating place? Explain with specific reasons and details.

　3. If you were given an empty piece of land, would you rather using it to build a garden or a playground for children?

　4. Would you like to live in a modern building or a rather historical one?

　5. If you were asked to do community service, which of the following activities would you like to choose and why? ①Help children with their homework. ②Teach adults how you use computer. ③Clean the community park.

　6. Some people think wearing fashionable clothes is important, while others not. Which do you agree with and why? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.

　7. Are people at the age of 18 mature enough to vote?

　8. Which of the following volunteer organizations would you like to join: An environmental group, a local library, or an animal secure center?

　9. Some people prefer to wash dishes by a dish washer. Others prefer to wash dishes by hands. Which do you prefer and why?

　10. When people make a decision, some people would like to seek advice from other people while others like to make the decision based own their own experiences and knowledge. Which way do you prefer?

　11. Some people prefer to share a large house with other students, while others prefer to live in a smaller apartment alone. Which do you prefer and why?

　12. Do you agree with the statement: it is easier for people today to lead a healthy life than people 100 years ago?

　13. If someone gave you a piece of land, would you use it to grow flowers and vegetables or build a playground for children?

　14. Describe an interesting style of clothes in your country.

　15. Which shop do you prefer, large department store or small boutique? Please give your answer with specific examples and details.

　16. Nowadays, 'quiet cars' can be found on trains, in which people are forbidden to use their cell phones, computers, or talk loudly. What is your opinion about this policy?

　17. How do you usually reward yourself after hard work?

　18. When a friend is coming to visit your place, do you prefer a surprise visit or to be informed ahead of time?

　19. Do you prefer to live in a residence where there are strict rules (such as rules against making loud noises at night), or do you prefer to live in a residence without strict rules?

　20. Nowadays many people move to cities for work and study. What advantages does moving to cities bring to people?

　21. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? School should ban all junk food, such as hamburger, soda or sugar from school properties.

　22. Do you agree or disagree: people should always tell the truth?

　23. Many people have pets, like cats and dogs. Do you think that raising pets is good, why? Please include reasons and details to support your response.

　24. Some people prefer to make decisions quickly. Others prefer to take their time to make decisions. Which way of decision-making do you prefer and why?

　25. Which one of the following activities do you prefer to do by yourself rather than with a group of people: study, exercise, or shopping? Please include specific details.

　26. Some people prefer to live in a place most of their life. Other people prefer to move to different places. Which do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

　27. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating in a fast-food restaurant? Please include specific reasons and details in your response.

　28. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement, it is better to live close to parents than far away from them.

　29. Many people have pets, like cats and dogs. Do you think that raising pets is good, why? Please include reasons and details to support your response.

　30. Some people consider going to the gym a priority in their life, while others go to the gym only when they have time. Which do you think is better and why?

　31. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The way people dress themselves reveals their personality.

　32. In your opinion, what food do you suggest the university cafeteria should add to its menu to attract more people?

　33. In your opinion, should people be encouraged to visit science, art and history museums?

　 34. Where would you choose to live: a place close to your school or workplace, a place close to your parents’ home, or a place close to a transportation hub? Explain why.

　35. You can contact your family and friends by letter, email or telephone. In your opinion, which method of communication is better than the others and why?

　36. Where would you choose to live: a big and new place far from your college or a small and old place near your college?

　37. What are the benefits of chatting with older family members? Give specific details in your answer.

　38. When things at home such as furniture are broken, do you prefer to have them repaired in a shop or fix them by yourself?

　39. Where would you choose to be your home: a noisy place close to shops, restaurants and transport hub or a quiet place far from everything?

　40. Nowadays many people find their social network on the internet, do you think it is a positive trend?

　41. Some people would borrow money to buy things they need. Others would save up money until they can afford it. Which do you prefer and why? Please include examples and details in

　 your answer.

　42. Describe your favorite area in your city. Please offer your explanation and details.

　43. Talk about one activity that you will do in the near future. Explain why you want to do this activity.

　44. When it is a nice day, what kind of outdoor place would you like to go for physical exercise?

　45. Describe your favorite room in your home. Explain why you like it so much.

　46. Among the following three types of work, which would you enjoy doing the most? Helping children with communication problems, doing community work, growing plants in the garden.

　47. Your city is planning to spend more money on the following projects, expanding tourism，building city parks， and improving public transportation system. Which do you think is the most important？

　48. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Instead of always being busy, people should have a relaxed lifestyle.

　49. What do you do to keep yourself healthy? Explain how it helped you. Please include reasons and details in you explanation.

　50. Some people prefer to celebrate their birthdays or holidays in a party. Others prefer to celebrate their birthdays or holidays quietly. Which do you prefer and why? Please include details and examples in your explanation.

　51. If a foreign friend comes to your country, what kind of food would you recommend and why? You would use past personal experience to support your answer.

　52. Some people prefer to listen to music while they are studying or working. Others prefer to stay in a quiet place while they are studying or working. Which way do you prefer and why? Include reasons and details in your response.

　53. Some people answer the phone or text a message in the middle of a conversation. What do you think of this behavior? Is it good or not?

　54. Some people always try the food that they have never tasted before while others don't. Which do you prefer?

　55. Some people prefer to have fast food; others do not prefer to have fast?

　56. What is the one style of clothing that the students in your school tend to wear? Why do you like this style of clothing? Include specific reasons and details in your response.

　57. Some people prefer to wash dishes by a dish washer. Others prefer to wash dishes by hands. Which do you prefer and why?

　58. Which form of transportation is more enjoyable? Train, automobile or plane.

　59. Do you think that people will read fewer books in the future?

　技能类

　 1. Do you agree or disagree with the statement that young children should learn to draw or paint?

　2. Which of the following new skills would you like to acquire: repairing things, doing sports, playing an instrument, flying a plane?

　3. Which of the following skills would you choose to learn if you had a chance: 1. playing the piano 2.swimming 3.car repairing? Explain why.

　4. Describe the steps, through which you once learned a new subject and explain how you learned it. Please include details and examples in your response.

　学业类

　1. In your opinion, why is it hard for university students to manage their time effectively?

　2. Which one of the following qualities do you think is the most important for a university student: highly-motivated, hard-working or intelligent?

　 3. Which kind of class would you choose just for fun: an art class or a science class?

　4. Some students prefer to go to universities or colleges in their own cities or towns. Others prefer universities or colleges in new faraway places. Which do you prefer and why?

　 5. Among the following three activities, which do you think has the most benefits for students? 1. A field trip 2. A home tutoring session 3. A presentation given by a local leader

　 6. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students nowadays are working harder in their studies than those in the past.

　7. Do you like to buy new books or used books? Give specific reasons and details to support your answer.

　8. Some people prefer to finish work as soon as possible. Others prefer to wait until the due time or deadline. Which do you prefer and why?

　9. Some people think that the best way to learn is to attend lectures. Others think that it is better to learn on their own. Which do you prefer and why?

　10. Some people like to listen to audio books. Others like to read paper books. Which do you prefer and why?

　11. Which of the following subjects would you choose to learn: math, painting or science? And what can you learn from your chosen subject?

　12. What kind of lesson would you like to give in an elementary school: a lesson about how to protect the environment, how to grow plants, or how to cook simple food?

　13. Should school require every student to have their own laptop?

　14. Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Teachers should make their lessons fun.

　15. One of your friends is going to study math as his major. What suggestions would you give to this friend? Please include examples and details in your answer.

　16. As to test-taking, some students prefer to write an essay, while others prefer to answer objective questions. Which do you prefer and why?

　17. When you have questions, do you prefer to ask advisor for help or search it through the internet or library? Why?

　18. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? When students hand in their assignments later than the deadline, teachers should reduce their scores.

　19. It is said that in order to be successful, a person should study in the university. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

　20. Some people believe that students should attend field trips such as visiting zoos, museums or parks to learn knowledge. Others believe that students should stay in classrooms to learn knowledge. What is your opinion on this issue?

　21. Should students be required to participate in regular discuss in class? Please give your opinion and explanation using specific examples and details.

　22. Which one of the following extracurricular activities would you recommend children to take part in: playing sports, playing music, or visiting art galleries? Ex

　plain why.

　23. Which do you think is the biggest challenge that new university students face: being away from family, having no time to relax or making new friends? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.

　24. In your opinion, what are the important characteristics of a good school? Please use reasons and specific examples to support your answers.

　25. Some students prefer to study in a library. Others prefer to study at home or in dormitories. Which way do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

　26. Some students prefer to go to university immediately after high school. Others prefer to take a break or work for a while before going to university. Which do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

　27. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The most important lessons cannot be learned in classrooms. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

　28. If your high school has after-school activities, which activities would you like to choose?

　29. A high school plans to add an extracurricular activity for students. What kind of activity would you recommend? Using details and examples, and explain why.

　30. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All students should be required to study art and music in secondary school. Use specific reasons to support your answer.

　 31. Which of the following do you think it's the best way to get to know a new school, joining a one-day campus tour, spending a weekend on the campus play field or auditing lectures?

　32. Which of the following do you think is the most effective way of studying?

　A. Studying alone.

　 B. Working with others in a group.

　 C. Taking assignments.

　 33. Which do you prefer? An interesting class but very strict with scoring, or a boring class that gives you high scores.

　34. Would you like to finish your assignments early or wait until the deadline? Why?

　35. Your school is planning to give students monetary rewards in the following areas, which area do you think they should reward?

　 1．Social volunteer

　2. Sports

　3. Academic competition.

　36. Describe something that you thought was negative the first time you went to school, but turned out to be positive. Please include details in your response.

　37. Do you think it is a good idea for universities to shorten the long summer vacation into several short vacations?

　38. Which kind of extracurricular activity would you like to attend if you have a chance: writing essays for student newspaper, joining a hiking club or working in the dormitory discipline committee?

　39. You have an opportunity to participate in a community education program.

　 Which of the following would you choose: a public speech course, a course on how to start your own business, or a course on photography?

　40. Some people think students can choose the classes they want to take and make up for their class assignments later. Do you agree or disagree?

　 41. Your community center now offers classes on the weekends for free, which of the following class you will choose to take. 1. A financial course to help you manage money. 2.

　 Car maintenance and repair. 3. Review of Latin-American music.

　42. Some students like to take notes in class, while others prefer to mainly listen to the teacher. Which one do you prefer? Explain why?

　43. Some universities expect students to choose their major when they enter university, while others ask students to do so till the second or third year. Which way do you think is better and why?

　44. Some students prefer to study nine or ten months a year, others choose to be in school the whole year. Which do you think is better? Explain why?

　45. Which of the following is the best way to know about a college, joining a one-day campus tour, spending a weekend on the campus playground or auditing the lectures?

　 46. If a university receives a large amount of money, which of the following is the best aspect to spend money on in order to improve student life? Technology, sports facilities or research.

　47. Some universities force students to take foreign language classes, while others force them to take computer classes. Which do you think is more important?

　 48. What would you do when you have a lot of jobs to deal with?

　 49. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Before they decide to enter a particular career, students should take a part-time job or summer employment related with this career.

　50. Describe a good study habit you have that is different from other students. Explain how this habit helped you. Please include reasons and details to support your response.

　51. Your university is planning to replace paper books with electronic books, what is the advantage and disadvantage of this plan?

　52. Some people choose to go to school which is close to home so they can keep their old friends. However, other people like to study far away from home so they can make new friends. Which do you prefer and why?

　53. If you were to study a new form of art, which would you choose, wood sculpture, portrait, or photography?

　54. Your school has a program that allows students to visit workplaces. What place would you choose to observe and learn about? 1. A science laboratory 2.

　 A business office 3. A television studio

　 55. Some students prefer to write their course papers a day or two before the paper is due. Others students prefer to start working on their papers much sooner, spending a little time each day to complete the paper. Which do you prefer? Explain why?

　56. Some people prefer to prepare for their exams in the morning. Others prefer to do so in the evening. Which do you prefer and why?

　 57. If your university is planning to improve its campus, which do you think needs to be improved the most: the swimming pool, the cafeteria, or the dormitory?

　58. Your professor is asking you to help with some research work on the weekend, but you have planned to go to tour sister’s birthday party. Which would you choose to do? Explain why?

　 59. Do you prefer to study in a public place with people around you or a private space?

　 Why?

　 60. Describe your favorite studying place. Explain why you like to study in this place. Please include reasons and examples to support your answer.

　61. Describe a project or assignment that is important to you. Explain why it is important. Please include sp

　ecific details in your answer.

　工作类

　1. Among the following three professions, which one do you think makes the greatest contribution to society: teachers, farmers or doctors?

　2. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In order to stay happy, you must have a job that you love doing.

　3. Which of the following volunteer work would you choose and why?

　 (1) Working as a home tutor

　 (2) Helping adults to read

　 (3) Providing transportation for elder people

　4. Some students prefer to choose a career before getting into college. Other students prefer to choose a career after taking some university courses. Which one do you prefer and why?

　 Please use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

　5. Some people prefer to do one job or project at one time. Others prefer to do several jobs or projects at the same time. Which do you prefer and why?

　6. Do you like jobs with opportunities to interact with people, or do you prefer to work without contact with real people? Please explain your preference with specific reasons.

　7. Among the following professions, which do you think is the most important to a city, police officer, building designer or transport worker?

　 8. Among the following three types of professions, which do you think makes the most important contribution to society, primary school teacher, nurse, or artist?

　 9. Some people prefer to do jobs with a high salary but far away from their homes， while other people prefer to do jobs that offer an average salary but near their homes. Which do you prefer and why？

　10. One of your friends wants to increase his income. What suggestions can you give to him? Please give specific details.

　 11. Which kind of job do you prefer: a job with a high salary but a lot of business trips, or a job with a low salary but no business trips?

　12. Among the following three professions, which do you respect the most: photographers, musicians or painters? Please give your opinion and explanation using specific examples and details.

　13. Which of the following job would you enjoy most? Lawyer, veterinarian or restaurant owner.

　 14. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In order to be a good teacher, one must have experience. Give specific details and explanations to support your response.

　15. What kind of job will you choose? To choose a job through which you can get a lot of money or to choose a job through which you can get great personal satisfaction? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

　16. Which is the most challenging place to work? Museum, hospital, business office.

　17. Suppose you are to choose between two jobs with equal amount of time and pay. One job requires you to work with other employees in a group and the other requires you to work individually. Which do you prefer?

　18. Which of the following library volunteer work would you choose? Helping people find the right material, reading to kids, or keeping bookshelf organized?

　19. Some students prefer to choose a career before getting into college. Other students prefer to choose a career after taking some university courses. Which one do you prefer and why? Please use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

　20. Which of the following jobs do you think is the most rewarding: professor, journalist or environmentalist? Explain why.

　21. Some people prefer a job dealing with different tasks, while others prefer a job dealing with tasks following the routine and predictable. Which do you prefer and why?

　22. What suggestions do you have for a friend who's going for an interview?

　23. What do you think is the most important quality of a working environment: good leaders, good colleagues, or flexible time?

　24. Should high school graduates have work experience before they go to college?

　25. Do you think young people should work in their own cities or some other places?

　 人物类

　1. Your friend is always late for group events, what suggestions do you have for him?

　2. When a friend is coming to visit your place, do you prefer a surprise visit or to be informed ahead of time?

　3. If a foreigner visits your hometown, what would you advise him to take back to his country?

　4. Which trait of yours do your friends like the best? Kindness, cheerfulness, intelligence?

　5. Your friend is always late for group events, what suggestions do you have for him?

　6. Talk about a friend of yours, and explain why this friend is important to you.

　7. Your friend is always late for group events, what suggestions do you have for him?

　8. Describe your favorite teacher. Explain why you like him or her so much.

　9. Describe a person that you look up to as a role model. Explain how this person has influenced your life. Include details and examples to support your response.

　10. Do you like to be taught by an experienced teacher or a new teacher? Explain your reasons and give specific details.

　11. Describe a family member who has similar personality traits to yours. Give specific details in your answer.

　12. Describe a family member who is the most different from you. Give specific details in your answer.

　 13. Your friend has suddenly had a good run of fortune and come into a large amount of money, he would like to ask you for some suggestions on how to use this money, what do you recommend?

　14. Describe a character in a book, film or poem that you like. Explain why you like it.

　15. Some people prefer to have friends who share the similar views. Others prefer those who have different standpoints. Which do you prefer?

　16. Describe a special friend in your childhood. Explain why this friend is special to you. Include reasons and details to support your response.

　17. Compare the difference between two singers you like. Include specific reasons and details in your explanation.

　18. Describe a performer (such as an actor or a musician) that you think is great.

　 19. Explain why you think he or she is a great performer.