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01.托福寫作題型速覽 INTRODUCTION TO TOEFL WRITING QUESTIONS

📝托福寫作2種題型

  • 第1題 (Writing Task 1) :整合寫作題型
  • 第2題 (Writing Task 2) :獨立寫作題型

第1題 整合寫作題 Writing Task 1

本題考生將用約3分鐘閱讀一篇文章,再用約2分鐘聽一段教授講課音檔,閱讀題目後在20分鐘內完成寫作,統整聽力中教授講課內容如何回應閱讀中的論點。

建議練習方向為練習閱讀資訊改寫(換句話說),練習聽力資訊詳實轉述,與練習使用高分模板寫作(推薦克雷英文滿分寫作模板)。

閱讀 (3分鐘) ➤聽⼒ (約2分鐘) ➤閱讀寫作題⽬ ➤寫作 (20分鐘) 建議字數250-300字

第2題 獨立寫作題 Writing Task 2

本題考生將針對題目中問題,在30分鐘內完成寫作,提出自己的論點並以理由與例證說明論點。

建議練習方向為練習快速構思理由,練習論說文的說理式寫作邏輯(推薦克雷英文滿分寫作模板),與練習舉具體事例扣題。

閱讀寫作題⽬➤寫作 (30分鐘)建議字數350-400字

02.托福整合寫作真題 TOEFL WRITING TASK 1 QUESTION

整合寫作真題題目(2023年5月真題)

閱讀題目 Reading Passage

One of the most intriguing phenomena that occur in wetland habitats is the presence of moving lights. Observers in dozens of wetland locations around the world have reported lights that seem to move among the trees or tall grasses. The existence of these lights has puzzled scientists and researchers for decades, and there are several theories as to what causes them.

The first possible reason for the appearance of moving lights in wetland areas is related to chemical reactions. Swamps and marshes are known to be a natural source of methane and hydrogen gas, which is released from decaying organic matter. The abundant dead trees and plants break down into methane or hydrogen, while the humid atmosphere causes these gases to group together. The gases are extremely flammable, so it is certainly possible that they might ignite, resulting in the appearance of moving lights in wetland areas.

Another theory to explain the existence of moving lights in wetland areas is related to electrical flashes. Wetlands are often characterized by high humidity levels, which can create electrical charge, like a storm cloud. When this happens, small sparks can be generated. Like tiny lighting strikes, the release of electrical charge produces heat and light, which may look like moving lights from a distance. It is also possible that plants struck by these electrical sparks might glow for a short time afterward.

Finally, another possible reason for the presence of moving lights in wetland areas is related to the growth of a fungus that grows on bird feathers. This fungus, known as mycelium, is bioluminescent and can emit a soft, blue-green light. Birds that inhabit wetland areas are often carriers of this fungus, which can grow on their feathers. As birds fly around, the movement of their feathers can create the appearance of moving lights, as the bioluminescent fungus emits a soft glow.

聽力題目逐字稿 Lecture:

In fact, the phenomenon of moving lights in wetlands remains a mystery. Though there have been several seemingly plausible explanations for the light, all of them have significant shortcomings that fail to adequately account for the phenomenon.

First, regarding the ignition of flammable gases such as hydrogen or methane, the problem is that this wouldn’t create the appearance of movement. It certainly is the case that marshes are the perfect environment to produce pockets of these gases that would indeed be quite flammable. But reports of moving lights in wetland areas always describe them as moving around. Gas pockets in the air would burn instantly and go out, while an underground pocket leaking out would appear stationary.

Second is the idea that electrical discharges might look like moving lights from a distance. In fact, wetlands are not an environment that might build up electrical charges. Because there is so much water vapor in the air, any electrical charge would be immediately dispersed throughout the air and into the ground and water. It simply wouldn’t charge enough to produce anything like a lighting strike, and certainly wouldn’t give off any light. And of course, even if plants were struck by lightning, they would be stationary and not move around as reported by observers of the wetland lights.

Finally, while there are some bioluminescent fungi that grow in marshes, there is no reason to believe that birds would allow them to grow on their feathers. Birds are fastidious creatures. They are nearly always cleaning and grooming themselves in order to stay healthy, and because they want to ensure they’re not carrying any excess weight when flying. Birds would not permit a fungus to grow on their feathers, so this also cannot explain the moving lights. For now, this mystery will remain a mystery.

02.托福整合寫作範文 1 TOEFL WRITING TASK 1 SAMPLE ANSWER 1

問題:

Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they respond to the specific points made in the reading passage.(2023年5月真題)

👩‍🦱整合寫作美國老師滿分示範範文- 全文(字數: 302字)

The reading passage explores three possible explanations for the presence of moving lights in wetland areas. However, the professor in the lecture suggests that these theories have significant shortcomings and fail to adequately account for the phenomenon.

While the speaker in the listening passage agrees with the reading passage that while marshes are the perfect environment to produce pockets of methane and hydrogen, gas pockets in the air would burn instantly and go out, while an underground pocket leaking out would appear stationary. Therefore, the theory does not account for the reported movement of the lights.

The second theory discussed in the reading passage is that electrical flashes might look like moving lights from a distance. However, the speaker in the listening passage argues that wetlands do not build up electrical charges. Any electrical charge would be immediately dispersed throughout the air and into the ground and water, and it would not give off any light. Even if plants were struck by lightning, they would be stationary and not move around as reported by observers of the wetland lights. Therefore, this theory cannot explain the phenomenon of moving lights.

Finally the reading passage suggests that a fungus that grows on bird feathers might emit a soft, blue-green light. The lecturer refutes this by stating that birds would not allow this fungus to grow on their feathers. Birds constantly clean and groom themselves to ensure they’re not carrying any excess weight when flying. Birds would not permit a fungus to grow on their feathers, so this theory also cannot explain the moving lights.

In conclusion, the listening passage refutes the theories presented in the reading passage for the existence of moving lights in wetland areas. The speaker argues that all the theories have significant shortcomings that fail to account for the phenomenon adequately.

👱‍♀️整合寫作美國老師滿分示範範文- 全文(字數: 274字)

The reading passage discusses three possible explanations for a phenomenon sometimes observed in wetland habitats, in which people have reported seeing lights that move among the trees or grasses. However, the professor in the listening finds fault in all three explanations.

First, the reading passage claims that wetland environments have the conditions to produce large pockets of methane and hydrogen gas, which then ignite and produce light. The professor assents that these gases are indeed produced in marshes, but says that they would either burn instantly or burn in one place. So, this explanation cannot account for the reported movement of the lights.

Second, the reading passage states that wetlands can produce electrical charges which then discharge in bright flashes, like lightning. However, the lecturer rejects this explanation on the grounds that no such charge could be generated. The amount of water vapor in the air would disperse the charge, making any electrical burst impossible. Therefore, the moving lights cannot be caused by electrical discharges.

Finally, the professor refutes the idea that a bioluminescent fungus on bird feathers might explain the moving lights due to the fact that birds would not permit this fungus to grow. She explains that birds are very clean animals and would not allow fungus to weigh down their wings. Thus, a glowing fungus cannot explain the phenomenon either.

Though each of the reading passage’s arguments regarding moving lights in wetlands seems plausible at first, the professor disproves each of them. Because burning gases would not move, electrical discharges are impossible, and fungi would not grow on bird feathers, the lecturer explains that for now this phenomenon will remain unexplained.

03.托福獨立寫作真題 TOEFL WRITING TASK 2 QUESTION

獨立寫作真題 題目(2023年5月真題)

問題:

You are about to 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 two professors, which professor would you choose?

a. One professor was voted most popular in a survey of students about their teachers.

b. One professor has just been given an award for outstanding research. (2023年5月真題)

👩‍🦱獨立寫作台灣老師滿分示範範文- 全文 (字數: 385字)

Choosing a professor based on limited information is a constant challenge for university students. The differences in experience, knowledge, and teaching style from one professor to another can have a considerable influence on how much a student learns from a class. If given the choice between a professor who is popular with students and a professor who has received an award for their exceptional research, I would choose the former.

First, students are the most reliable source of information regarding a professor, because they have direct experience learning under that instructor. While it may be the case that students will sometimes rate professors highly based on factors that do not pertain to education, such as humor or appearance, the fact remains that, having taken the course, they know exactly what the learning experience is like and can speak with authority on the matter. Thus, a professor who receives praise in student surveys is a better choice.

Second, the professor who is popular with students probably teaches in a fun and engaging way. Typically, students learn more when they find a course enjoyable. Even if the popular professor is popular because they makes the class easier and covers less content, it remains possible that I will remember the information better and end up learning more in the end. Therefore, I would choose the more well-liked professor.

Finally, receiving an award for research does not indicate anything meaningful about the professor’s teaching. In fact, one of the great shortcomings of higher education today is the assumption that professors are both brilliant researchers and excellent instructors. The reality is that the two skills are completely unconnected. I myself have taken several college courses taught by brilliant scholars who were terrible teachers. So, the professor who got a research award may not be the best choice for my class.

Ideally, students should be able to collect lots of information about their future professors before making a decision about whose class to take. However, given the limited information available, I believe that choosing a popular professor is better than choosing a professor known for their research. This is because student surveys reflect the direct experience of taking a class with that professor, students learn more when they enjoy a class, and research has no bearing on a professor’s classroom performance.

👱‍♀️獨立寫作美國老師滿分示範範文- 全文 (字數: 368字)

When it comes to choosing a professor to teach a course that is mandatory for one’s academic progress, the decision should be based on various factors, but often students have only limited information. In this case, only two pieces of information are available about the two professors – one was voted most popular by students in a survey, while the other received an award for outstanding research. Of these, I would choose the professor who has just been given an award for outstanding research. First, while being voted most popular by students is certainly a desirable trait, it does not equate to being the best professor for a particular course. The reasons behind a professor’s popularity can vary, and it may not necessarily be related to their teaching abilities. Some professors may be popular because they are lenient with grading or because they offer extra credit opportunities, which are not always indicators of a well-structured course. So, I would not choose a professor based on student survey results. On the other hand, being recognized for outstanding research is a significant achievement that reflects a professor’s academic prowess and expertise in their field. This award indicates that the professor is at the forefront of their area of research and is making significant contributions to their field. Such a professor is likely to have a deep understanding of the subject matter and can offer students valuable insights and perspectives to students that may not be available elsewhere. Thus, this professor is the better choice of the two. Furthermore, an award for outstanding research may indicate that the professor is up-to-date with the latest advancements in their field, and they can incorporate this knowledge into their teaching. This can be particularly useful in courses that cover advanced topics, where staying current with the latest research can make a significant difference in the quality of education provided to students. I would choose this up-to-date professor over the other. In conclusion, while being popular among students is undoubtedly a positive attribute for a professor, it may not necessarily indicate their teaching abilities or the quality of the course content. Therefore, if I had to choose between two professors based on the information given, I would choose the professor who received an award for outstanding research. This award reflects the professor’s academic achievements and expertise, which can significantly benefit students taking the course.

04.托福口說題型速覽 INTRODUCTION TO TOEFL SPEAKING QUESTIONS

👄托福口說部分總共有4題

  • 第1題➤獨立題型 ➤個人意見題
  • 第2題➤整合題型 ➤校園情境題
  • 第3題➤整合題型 ➤觀念例子題
  • 第4題➤整合題型 ➤學術講課題

第1題 Speaking Task 1

題目中會提供兩個立場論述,請你擇一立場附理由解釋你的觀點,或是提供單一論點,請你附理由解釋自己同意或不同意。

看到題目➤準備 (15秒)➤口說回答 (45秒)

第2題 Speaking Task 2

題目中將提供一篇閱讀篇章(學生陳情信、校園公告等),後播放一段聽力音檔,內容主要為2位學生的對話。閱讀以及聽完之後,考生須統整閱讀與聽力資訊作口說摘要。

閱讀 (45-50秒)➤聽力 (約1-1.5分)➤準備 (30秒)➤口說回答 (60秒)

第3題 Speaking Task 3

題目中將提供一篇閱讀篇章,內容主要為學術文章,後播放一段聽力音檔,內容主要為教授講課片對。閱讀以及聽完之後,考生須統整閱讀與聽力資訊作口說摘要。

閱讀 (45-50秒)➤聽力 (約1-1.5分)➤準備 (30秒)➤口說回答 (60秒)

第4題 Speaking Task 4

題目將播放一篇聽力音檔,內容主要為學術講課,聽完後考生須作口說摘要。

聽力 (約1-2分)➤準備 (20秒)➤口說回答 (60秒)

05.托福口說第1題真題與示範答案 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 1 QUESTION, SAMPLE ANSWER

問題:

Some people think with the development of technology and the internet, libraries will eventually disappear. Others think libraries are always necessary. Which do you agree with? Give specific details to support your opinion. (2023年5月真題)

🎙口說第1題 示範答案音檔

口說第1題 示範答案 逐字稿

I believe that libraries will remain necessary in the future, despite technological changes, for the following two reasons. First, even if people are checking out fewer physical paper books, they still need free access to knowledge, which can be provided through libraries. Many libraries are adapting to technological changes by offering e-books or subscriptions to online services. So these are still good places where you can get that access. Secondly, libraries serve as an important meeting place for communities. For example, many clubs, civic organizations and charitable institutions hold events and meetings at libraries. So that’s why I feel this way.

06.托福口說第2題真題 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 2 QUESTION

口說第2題 真題(2023年5月真題)

閱讀題目 Reading

Geology Field Trip Location Change

We are excited to announce that this year’s geology field trip will be taking place at the museum instead of a national park! Previous trips to national parks have been hot and unpleasant, and this change in location will be more enjoyable for everyone. Not only will the museum offer a more comfortable environment, but it will also allow us to observe a wider variety of minerals. The museum has an extensive collection of minerals from all around the world, providing an excellent opportunity for students to see and learn about a diverse range of minerals that they may not have had the chance to observe otherwise.

聽力題目逐字稿 Conversation – Listen to a conversation between two students

A: Hey, have you heard about the geology field trip this year?

B: Yes, I have. I’m not too happy about it.

A: Really? Are you saying you want to be out in the summer heat?

B: Of course I don’t like being hot and sweaty, but it can still be a lot of fun to spend time outside. You get plenty of fresh air and some good exercise. In the park we would do a lot of hiking and get to connect with nature.

A: I see what you mean.

B: But really, I think the more important thing is that we won’t learn as much about geology in a museum.

A: Won’t we get to see all kinds of minerals from around the world?

B: Well, yes, but I just don’t think it’ll give us the same practical experience that visiting a national park would. We’ve spent a lot of time learning to identify minerals, and visiting a park gives us the chance to put those skills into practice.

A: And at the museum, they’ve already done the identifying for you.

B: Exactly. There’s a big difference between someone showing you a rock and going out into the wild to find minerals on your own. Going to a national park would give us good training for our future careers as geologists.

06.托福口說第2題示範答案 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 2 SAMPLE ANSWER

問題:

The woman expresses his opinion of the campus announcement. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion. (2023年5月真題)

🎙口說第2題 示範答案音檔

口說第2題 示範答案逐字稿

The campus announcement explains that this year the geology field trip will be held in a museum rather than in a national park. The student in the listening is unhappy about this decision for the following reasons. First, while it is true that being out in the national park can be very hot and unpleasant, she was looking forward to having some outside time. She likes getting fresh air and exercise, and that’s something that she could get in the national park, but not the museum. Second, she also admits that there are a wide variety of minerals from all over the world found in the museum. But, part of the point of the field trip is to practice what they’ve learned in the classroom. That is, to identify minerals out in the wild. This is good practical experience that could be good training for a future career. So she feels she’ll miss out on that when they have the field trip in the museum. That’s why she feels this way.

07.托福口說第3題真題 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 3 QUESTION

閱讀題目 Reading Passage

Habituation

Living organisms are constantly interacting with various stimuli in their environment. Some of these stimuli require a response in order for the organism to survive, such as the smell of a nearby predator or the sound of thunder, while others can be safely ignored, such as the feeling of a light breeze or the sound of birdsong. If an organism paid attention and responded to all stimuli, it would live in a state of constant anxiety. So, living creatures learn to ignore stimuli that are not threatening to their health and safety. Researchers refer to this learning as habituation.

聽力題目逐字稿 Lecture

Habituation is much more common in animals than plants, but there are some known examples in the plant kingdom too. Let’s look at an example relating to a plant called a touch-me-not. The reason for the name is that when something touches the plant’s leaves, they fold up to protect themselves from being eaten or damaged. Well, a few years ago researchers wanted to use touch-me-nots to study habituation in plants. They correctly thought that because the plants have an instant, physical response to outside stimuli, they would be easy to run experiments on. They took dozens of potted touch-me-nots and dropped them from a modest height onto the floor. The fall was too small to do any damage to the plants, but, unsurprisingly, the sensitive leaves folded up when the plants struck the floor on the first drop. However, the experiment didn’t stop there. The researchers continued dropping the plants from the same height. They found that after several drops, most of the plants no longer folded up their leaves. Now that the plants had learned that there was no danger from the drop, they no longer responded to the stimulus the same way. Now, what’s most fascinating about this is that touch-me-nots, like all plants, do not have a brain or a central nervous system. So the biological mechanism by which they habituate is a complete mystery.

07.托福口說第3題示範答案 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 3 SAMPLE ANSWER

問題:

Using the example provided in the lecture, explain the concept of habituation.(2023年5月真題)

🎙口說第3題 示範答案音檔

口說第3題 示範答案逐字稿

The reading passage discusses the concept of habituation. It explains that some organisms will ignore stimuli that are not threatening to their health and safety. The professor provides a good example of the touch-me-not plant. This plant has leaves that fold up when they are touched in order to prevent them from being eaten or damaged. Some researchers chose touch-me-nots to study habituation in plants. They took several plants and dropped them from a low height, low enough so that the plants would not be hurt. The first time when the plants were dropped, they would all fold up their leaves, but after several drops, they stopped folding their leaves. This is because they had learned that this was not dangerous. And so, they habituated to the outside stimulus of being dropped from a low height. Interestingly, researchers do not know how they learn to do this.

08.托福口說第4題真題 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 4 QUESTION

聽力題目逐字稿 Listening

Listen to a lecture in a business class:


Today, we will be discussing strategies for businesses to get consumers to purchase products with the highest profit margin. Some products are more expensive for a company to produce, and so the company does not earn as much profit from their sales. So companies want to find ways to convince consumers to purchase not just expensive goods, but products that will earn the company more money. So, what are some strategies that businesses can use to sell more products with a high profit margin? First, businesses try to attract consumers’ attention to high profit margin products. Let’s look at the restaurant industry for an example. Restaurants have long used a strategy of placing certain dishes in the center of the menu to draw attention to them. These dishes may not be the most expensive on the menu, but they do earn a lot of money. By placing them in a prominent location, restaurants are able to attract customers’ eyes and entice them to order these dishes. Restaurants will also often have a special box or a different background color around the dishes, or add a special symbol indicating that this food is a “chef’s favorite.” All of these draw attention to the dishes that make the most money. Another strategy that businesses can use is to print prices smaller on their menus or packaging. When prices are printed smaller, consumers may not focus on the cost of the product and instead are drawn in by pictures or descriptions of the product. Restaurants do this often as well, making prices very small and pictures much larger. This allows businesses to sell products at higher prices without deterring customers from purchasing the product. In fact, some restaurants don’t even give the price for some items, such as fish, allowing them to bump up prices without customers noticing.

08.托福口說第4題示範答案 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 4 SAMPLE ANSWER

問題:

Using points and examples from the lecture, explain two ways companies get consumers to buy high profit margin products.(2023年5月真題)

🎙口說第4題 示範答案音檔

口說第4題 示範答案逐字稿

The professor in the lecture explains two methods that businesses use to get consumers to buy products with a high profit margin. That is, products that are relatively cheap to produce, but earn a lot of money for the company. The first way discussed in the lecture is attracting the attention of consumers to certain products. For example, restaurants will often put the dishes they most want to sell in the center of the menu. They might surround it with a special box or a different background color, or mark it with a special symbol in order to draw the consumer’s attention to that product and hopefully sell more. Another method is to print the prices smaller and make it so that consumers will focus on pictures or descriptions of the products rather than the price. This allows the business to sell the product at a higher price without deterring the consumer. In fact, some restaurants even don’t give the price for fish or other products in order to do this.


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