2023年托福口语独立真题
1.04
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Teachers should require students to participate in group discussions regularly and why?
1.07
Your university currently requires all students to take one humanities course in a subject such as literature or philosophy in order to graduate. However, some students majoring in subjects such as math and science think that these humanities courses are not relevant to their field of study, and they should therefore not be required to take them. Do you agree or disagree with these students?
1.10
Many college students do part-time jobs. Some students prefer to have classes during the day and work in the evenings or on weekends. Others prefer to have classes in the evenings or on the weekends and work during the day. Which way do you think would be better for college students and why?
1.14
Some people believe that students should memorize some important historical data such as the names and dates of historical events; while others believe that it is not necessary for student s to memorize those factual information because they can easily find such information on the internet. Which point of view do you agree with?
2.07
Do you prefer listening to music with headphones or doing nothing when you’re commuting or going from one place to another?
2.11
Some people prefer to live in many different cities throughout their lives, while others prefer to stay and live in just one city. Which do you prefer and why?
2.15
Some high schools require students to pass a physical fitness exam, in which they are tested on their ability to perform certain physical activities, such as running and swimming, in order to graduate. Do you think this is a good idea?
2.25
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Some people believe old people should not take risks and participate in adventurous/challenging events like young people.
2.26
Some students like having a teacher who supervise them closely and frequently checks their own. Others prefer having a teacher who lets the work on their own and only occasionally checks their work. Which do you prefer?
3.04
When it comes to scheduling classes, some students prefer to have a break after class for them to relax, others like to have a long break when classes are all over. Which do you prefer?
3.08
Some college students choose a course of study that will give them specific professional training, such as teaching or engineering. Others choose a broader courses of study, such as philosophy or history that will give the more general knowledge, which do you think is better?
3.18
Your university is organizing a series of guest lectures. Some people think that speakers with controversial opinions should not be invited to speak at the university. Others believe the university should feature a variety of speakers. Which point of view do you agree with?
3.19
Some people believe that university should actively participate in community activities, while others think it is better that they focus on their schoolwork. Which view do you agree with?
3.22
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students who are physically active and exercise regularly are more likely to succeed academically.
3.25
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to learn a skill is teaching others.
3.28
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better for students to live with a roommate who is studying the same subject.
4.01
Some people think employees should complete their work as perfectly as possible, others think people should try to do more work. Which do you agree with?
4.12 (重复2.15)
Some high schools require students to pass a physical fitness exam, in which they are tested on their ability to perform certain physical activities, such as running and swimming, in order to graduate. Do you think this is a good idea?
4.15
Some people refer to finish a task as quickly as possible while others like to take their time to do the task. Which do you prefer?
4.18
Which 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.
4.26 (重复3.08)
Some college students choose a course of study that will give them specific professional training, such as teaching or engineering. Others choose a broader courses of study, such as philosophy or history that will give the more general knowledge, which do you think is better?
4.29
Some students 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?
5.06 (重复3.18)
Your university is organizing a series of guest lectures. Some people think that speakers with controversial opinions should not be invited to speak at the university. Others believe the university should feature a variety of speakers. Which point of view do you agree with?
5.10
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?
5.13
Some people think that schools should assign projects and other work for students to complete over vacation, before the beginning of the school year. Others think schoolwork should only be assigned during the actual academic year. Which opinion do you agree with?
5.20 上午场
When having trouble with their schoolwork, some students like to form a study group to discuss with other students who have the same problems. Other students choose to get a tutor who specializes in that area to help them. Which do you prefer?
5.20 下午场
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? To learn anything, one needs a good teacher, no matter skills or knowledge.
5.23
You need to take a history class as part of your graduation requirements, and you have two choices that fit into your schedule. On both classes, only the professor gives a grade to the research papers. However, in one of the classes, the students also read and provide feedback for other students’ papers. Which class would you prefer to take?
5.31
Do you prefer to accept a job that pays well or a job that offers higher personal satisfaction but doesn’t pay well?
6.03
Some people think that it is an essential part of a child’s education to go on field trips, for example, to a museum or the zoo. Others think a child’s time is better spent learning in a classroom. Which view do you agree with?
6.04
People spend the night in different kinds of places when they go on vacation. Some people enjoy camping outside in tents. Others prefer to stay in hotels. Which do you prefer?
6.10
Some professors are choosing to eliminate their office hours and instead are making themselves available to students only thought e-mail. Do you agree with this policy?
6.14
Some people prefer to borrow money from others to make a large purchase, while others will save money until they can afford it. Which one do you prefer and why?
6.20
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Schools should require students to attend cultural events (for example, to visit an art museum or to see an exhibition)
6.28
Some secondary schools require that every student’s schedule includes study hall, which is a free class period during the school day in which students can do class assignments or rest. Do you think this is a good idea?
7.04
Do you prefer to be taught by experienced teachers or new teachers who have just finished their training?
7.08
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If a coworker violated company policy, we should report it to the supervisor.
7.09
Some people prefer to live in places that have the same weather or climate all year long. Others like to live in areas where the weather changes several time a year. Which do you prefer?
7.12
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Current celebrities (like musicians, actors/actresses, athletes) set a good example as role models for young people.
7.15 上午场
Imagine that you have been accepted by two different universities. One is well-known for its excellent academic program, but it’s rather expensive. While the other is less well-known, but provides scholarships to pay for your tuition. Which would you prefer?
7.15 下午场
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? When people get older, they should not take risks like when they are young.
7.22
Some people enjoy participating in performance such as theatrical plays or musical concerts. Others prefer to be in the audience watching the performance. Which do you prefer?
7.23
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?
7.26 上午场
When visiting an art museum, some people prefer to go with their friends or colleagues and discuss the works of art. Others prefer to go alone so they can view and think about the works of art by themselves. Which do you prefer? Explain why. Give specific details and examples in your response.
7.26 下午场
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents should discourage their children from pursuing careers in competitive fields where success is not likely, such as professional sports or entertainment.
8.15
Parents should encourage their children to become popular and well-liked at school. Explain why? Using details and examples to support your opinion.
In this way, be more confident/ make friends- expand social network
8.19
Do you agree or disagree with the statement that parents cannot (版本2 should not ) be friends with their children.
8.23
Your university is planning to announce a policy that parents should not be allowed to get access to their children’s grades without permissions. Do you think it is a good policy or not?
8.26
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?
8.27
Some people believe that the library should be a quiet place for people to study and read, while others think it should be a place people could interact and meet friends. What do you think?
8.29
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? School should spend as much time teaching students about world history as they do teaching students about the history of their own countries.
9.06
Some people prefer to finish their assignments long before the due date; Others prefer finishing them just before the deadline. Which one do you prefer?
9.09
Your university is going to give out a scholarship of $5000. Who do you think should receive the scholarship, students with high academic performance or students that need financial aids?
9.10
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be taught to be independent when they are very young.
9.16
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People from an ordinary, simple background will become a better government leader.
9.17
Some people play games or sports just for enjoyment and entertainment；Others play them for winning. Which do you prefer?
9.20
The most important factor when deciding whether to accept a new job is how much you will enjoy the work.
版本二：If you have a chance to choose your job, would you like to choose a job with high salary or that can get personal satisfaction? Why?
9.23
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?
9.24
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.
9.26
Some university graduates choose to spend a period of time doing volunteer or community service before they start their careers. Others think it is better to start working as soon as possible after graduation. Which view do you agree with?
10.10
Some people prefer to have friends who share the same opinions or beliefs about the world as they do.
版本2：Other people prefer to have friends who have opinions or beliefs about the world that are different from their own. Which do you think is best? Explain why.
10.14
Some people prefer to ask advice from older people like your parents andteachers when they are in trouble, while others like to ask advice from young people like peers or your friends. Which do you prefer？
10.18
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People from an ordinary, simple background will become better government leaders.
10.21
Do you agree or disagree that schools should limit the time students spend on club activities in order to improve their focus on studies?
10.22
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be encouraged to watch or listen to the news from an early age .Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
10.28
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should be self-sufficient instead of depending on others.
10.29
Your university currently requires all students to take one humanities course in a subject such as literature or philosophy in order to graduate.
However, some students majoring in subjects such as math and science think that these humanities courses are not relevant to their field of study and they should therefore not be required to take them.Do you agree with these students? Explain why or why not.
11.01
When doing a group project, do you prefer to communicate with other group members online, or do you prefer to work on the project with them in person?
11.04
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?Schools should spend as much time teaching students about world history as they do teaching students about the history of their own countries.Use examples and details to explain your answer.
11.11
Do you think that parents should read their children’s emails or text messages without their permission?
11.12
Your university requires that you take a history course, and you have two options that fit your schedule. The first course is taught by a professor who is well-known for being a good lecturer and includes little to no class discussion.The second course is led by a professor who rarely lectures and instead encourages students to contribute to class discussions. Which course would you choose to fulfill your history requirement and why? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
11.15
Some people prefer to stay in touch with their friends and family members while traveling. Others prefer not to get in touch and stay alone. Which do you prefer and why？
11.18
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Restaurants should provide nutritional information about the food items on their menu.
11.22
There is a policy of many universities that parents of university students cannot have access to their children's grades without their children's permission. Do you agree or disagree with this policy?
11.28
Your university is planning to invite some guest speakers to give lectures to students. Some students think that the university should not invite guest speakers with controversial opinions.Other students think that the university should invite variety of guest speakers, regardless of their opinions. Which point of view do you support? Explain why.
12.02
Your university is changing its housing policy. All first and second-year students will now be required to live on campus. Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why or why not.
12.03
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In order to become successful, one has to make enemies.
12.06
Do you think that parents should read their children's emails or text messages without their permission? Explain why.
12.09
Imagine that you have applied for a job. The company has invited you to come to their office for an interview.
However, the office is located a couple of hours away in another town. Because of the distance, the company has also offered to interview you by phone instead. Which would you choose and why?
12.16
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should only engage in activities or hobbies at which they are good or talented.
12.17
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better for students to live with a roommate who is studying the same subject.
12.20
Your university currently requires all students to take one humanities course in a subject such as literature or philosophy in order to graduate.
However, some students majoring in subjects， such as math and science think that these humanities courses are not relevant to their field of study and they should therefore not be required to take them.
Do you agree with these students? Explain why or why not.
12.26
Some people think that only those who perform well in secondary school should be able to attend university.
Others believe that anyone who really wants to attend university should have that opportunity. Which view do you agree with？
