新托福强化口语教材.docx

1、新托福强化口语教材Contents Unit One Task 1 个人观点与经验新托福口语分为独立口语和综合口语。独立口语部分考察个人观点与经验，都是要考生表达个人观点，进而陈述持有该观点的原因，同时附上进一步的解释或具体的例子。Sample ModelPersonal preference/specific attitude立场/观点State clearly what stand you takeReason 1Reason 2Further explanationFurther explanation解题步骤I. 审题。分析话题的类别：地点、任务、事件、物件。II. 确定答题要点。根据

2、类别分析可以用来回答问题的内容。确定两个点，即两个词或短语。III. 展开。按照答题模式，用中文理顺思路，展开具体内容。IV. 答题。用简单的英文，将中文的内容转化成英文。1. Sample Questions One (Place):Whats your favorite city in the world and why? Use specific details and examples in your response.Sample Model Personal preference/specific attitude ShanghaiReason 1Booming EconomyRe

3、ason 2Cultural Diversity Further explanationDevelopedDreamsOpportunities Further explanationOld buildingsDifferent languagesSample AnswerMy favorite city in the world is Shanghai. I enjoy the city for the following two reasons. First, the economy there is booming. For the past two decades, Shanghai

4、has become one of the most developed cities in the world. In fact, people all over the world move there to pursue their dreams because a wide range of opportunities are available there. Second, cultural diversity attracts me most. The buildings along the old streets remind us of the citys history an

5、d diverse cultures. Also, people from various countries rub shoulders with each other on the streets. They stroll around, talking in different languages. It seems we are walking on the street of foreign countries.谈论地点的切入点和用词climateSunny, mild, enjoyablefoodDelicious, various, sea foodcultureDiverse,

6、 unique, exoticeconomyBooming, prosperous, jobHigh-salary, rewarding, sceneryRelaxing, refreshing, 2. Sample Questions Two (People):What characteristics do you think make someone a good parent? Explain why these characteristics are important to you. Sample Model Personal preference/specific attitude

7、 Positive/responsibleReason 1Hopeful/confidentReason 2Ready to deal with problemsFurther explanationExpect children to do so/happy life Further explanationTell children to handle their own problems/independentSample AnswersI think a good parent should be positive and responsible. Being positive mean

8、s that he is hopeful and sure that he will get things done and he tells his children to do so. He never brings bad mood home and he expects his children to act in the same way. As we can see, they can always be happy and enjoy their life. Also, being responsible means that he is ready to deal with a

9、ny problems in his family life. Likewise, he tells his children to handle their own problems, especially from school. I believe that is the reason why his children become independent in school and life.描述人物的形容词1. optimisticptmstka. 乐观的，积极向上的 positive pztv a. John is an optimistic person. He is hopef

10、ul and sure that he will make his mark in the show business. He is not just daydreaming. He listens to all types of music, practices singing and do exercises to keep fit every day. Actually, he is aware that it is a long way for him to realize his dream, but he is convinced he should have a try. Oth

11、erwise, he will never know he will make it.2. independent,ndpendnta. 独立的self-reliant selfrilaint a. Oscar is independent in the school and at home. He seldom ask for help from teachers or parents as long as he can handle things on his own.3.ambitiousmbsa. 有雄心壮志的Chris is ambitious about his future. H

12、e has a big plan and is determined to make his mark in law business.4. competentkmpt()nta. 能胜任的 capable kepb()l a. qualified kwlfad a. 合格的I admire my colleague Justin so much. He seems to be competent for everything. He has the skills, ability and experience in dealing with any issue from work.5.cre

13、ativekrietva. 富有创造力的It needs to be creative for anyone to make achievements. It is the case with my uncle. He was bold enough to alter market strategy by moving his business online, while his competitors expanded their business with high cost.6.energetic,endetka. 精力充沛的Being energetic is part of reas

14、ons why a businessman can build a successful company. It is the case with my uncle Michael. He is very active and does not feel at all tired. He worked for 16 hours everyday when he started his company.7. dedicateddedketda. 专注的，奉献的Michael is dedicated to his career. He enjoy singing all the time fro

15、m childhood until now. Everyday, he listens to all types of music, imitates well-known singers and even creates his own music.8.generousden()rsa. 慷慨大方的Jane is always generous in a lot of things. Every time a new idea occurs to her, she cannot help but share it with friends. Similarly, she is ready t

16、o help others whenever she is available.9. motivatedmotvetda. 目的明确的,有动力的Jack Zhou is a well-known singer who creates a new style in Chinese pop music. He was born into Chinese traditional music, but he is motivated by the idea to produce something new out of it, so he draw on sources other than curr

17、ent one. In fact, he combines jazz, blues with Chinese tradition, and finally he has his own style which influences a whole generation.10.realisticrlstka. 实事求是的；务实的 practical a. He takes a realistic approach towards his business. He makes practical plans based on current situations and the long-term

18、 goal. He never expects to make a big success because he knows it will never happen unless he lays a solid foundation.11. responsiblerspnsb()la. 负责任的Also, in my cousins eyes, he is a responsible father. He is ready to deal with any problems in their family life. Likewise, he tells his child to handl

19、e his own problem, especially from school.12. bravebreva. 勇敢的courageous a. 勇敢的，有胆量的Luxun, a great Chinese writer, was brave enough to criticize both the authorities for all injustice. He knew it was dangerous to do so, but he could not stand the fact that his fellow citizens suffered from all those

20、unequal and unfair treatment.13. considerateknsd()rta. 体贴的；体谅的；考虑周到的thoughtfultflIt is considerate of Anita, my best friend, to help me without giving too much stress. She knows Im frustrated and embarrassed by failing to pass the math exam. Actually, my math is rusty because I skipped a lot of math

21、 classes. So she reassures me that I can catch up only if she help me go over what I miss.14. easy-going,i:zi:guia. 随和的； 容易相处的Anita is always easy-going. This special quality allows people around her not to feel worried or stressed. In fact, I feel comfortable and relaxed with her company. This time

22、 is no exception. When we hang out, I just put my problem out of my mind and enjoy the time we spend together. It is a simple and carefree afternoon.3. Sample Questions Three (Activities):Talk about an important experience that you recently had. Describe what happened and explain why it was importan

23、t to you.Sample modelPersonal preference/specific attitude An oversea summer campReason 1challengingReason 2Eye-openingFurther explanationLanguage/habitFurther explanationBroaden horizon/satisfy curiositySample AnswerRecently, one of my most unforgettable experience is an oversea summer camp in the

24、US. It is so important because it was challenging and eye-opening. The first problem I met was language. In fact, I was not so good at English and I was afraid to talk with teenagers from other countries. But finally I convinced myself it was the right time and right place for me to practice English

25、. So I made it. I enjoyed chatting and even giving presentations in front of a large audience. Secondly, another advantage I gained from having conversation with my peers is that I learned a lot. It is really amazing how diverse cultures can be and how various reactions to the same situations. This

26、summer camp broadened my horizon and satisfied my curiosity.谈论activities的切入点和用词challengingA challenging task or job requires great effort and determination. eye-openingAn eye-opening activity enables participants to broaden their horizons.rewardingAn experience or action that is rewarding gives you

27、satisfaction or brings you benefits.educationalAn educational experience teaches you something.enjoyableSomething that is enjoyable gives you pleasure.memorableSomething that is memorable is worth remembering or likely to be remembered, because it is special or very enjoyable.4. Sample Questions Fou

28、r(Object):People enjoy reading many different types of books such as mystery, biography, romance, etc. Of all the different types of books that there are, which type do you most enjoy? Sample model Personal preference/specific attitude biographyReason 1curiousReason 2inspiringFurther explanationGrow

29、 up, make oneself, deal with problemsFurther explanationHow should a life be planned, set direction, make decisionSample AnswerPersonally, I enjoy biography most, especially those of pioneers in specific fields. The first reason is that I am curious about how a person grew up and made himself. As we

30、 know, everyone faces problems in their life and the best part of it is how to deal with them. Reading biography allows me to find all types of stories of this kind. Also, biographies can never fail to be inspiring. By this I mean I can get some idea about how to plan my life from these life stories

31、-about how to get out of their dilemma, set the direction and make the final decision. 谈论object的切入点和用词外表attractive(感觉), blue(颜色), round(形状)功用delicious, functional, problem-solving, relaxing, disturbing, distractive意义/价值reminder, memorable, historical, inspiring, motivatingFurther Practice1. Some people like listening to music while the