口語(yǔ)篇
首先我們來(lái)觀察幾道近期新托??荚嚨目谡Z(yǔ)考題,新托??谡Z(yǔ)一共有六道考題。其中第一和第二道考題是獨(dú)立任務(wù),第三、四、五、六題均為綜合任務(wù)。獨(dú)立任務(wù)相對(duì)來(lái)說(shuō)容易一些,且通過(guò)練習(xí)短期提高的可能性也更大。下面我們就以近期的兩次新托??谡Z(yǔ)獨(dú)立考題為例分析一下備考的注意事項(xiàng)。
3月30日
Question 1:
Describe a disappointing event or experience in your life. Explain why it was memorable to you. Include reasons and examples to support your response.
5月4日
Question 1:
Describe an important experience that you have had. Explain why it was important. Include reasons and examples to support your response.
通過(guò)以上兩道題目我們可以發(fā)現(xiàn)新托??谡Z(yǔ)的第一道考題經(jīng)通常與個(gè)人經(jīng)歷(personal experience)相關(guān),考生在準(zhǔn)備新托??荚嚂r(shí)一定要重點(diǎn)關(guān)注,可以事先準(zhǔn)備一段適用性比較廣的個(gè)人經(jīng)歷小故事,并注意時(shí)態(tài)的使用(必須用過(guò)去時(shí))。
3月30日
Question 2:
Some people prefer to have a few favorite foods that they are familiar with. Others always prefer to try new style of foods. Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
5月4日
Question 2:
Some people think that family has had more influence on young people. Others think that friends have more influence on young people. What is your opinion on this? Include details and examples in your explanation.
新托福的口語(yǔ)第二道題目通常是針對(duì)兩種喜好/事物/觀點(diǎn)的兩選一,考生在備考時(shí)要注意如何表達(dá)對(duì)比和讓步,觀點(diǎn)的給出可以采用一邊倒也可以采取折中的策略,但由于答題時(shí)間有限,所以建議給出有傾向的觀點(diǎn),并對(duì)此觀點(diǎn)多給一些理由支持,另外一邊稍加討論即可。
寫作篇
在上一期的海外考試評(píng)論中,我們列舉了2008年第一季度新托福考題重復(fù)的規(guī)律,我們發(fā)現(xiàn)截至3月15日共出現(xiàn)的9道新托福考題中,有8道寫作題是重復(fù)了06年第四季度至07年第一季度所考過(guò)的題目,且有6道與舊托福的185作文題庫(kù)中的題目完全重合或極其相似。
在近期的四次(3月30日,4月27日,5月4日,5月10日)考試中,這種趨勢(shì)有一定的弱化,但還是存在。我們只在4月27日的考題中發(fā)現(xiàn)了此規(guī)律,當(dāng)天的考題重復(fù)了07年1月13日且和185題庫(kù)的65題完全一致。
這就給我們一個(gè)啟示,所謂的“機(jī)經(jīng)”或“預(yù)測(cè)”,不能盲目追隨,畢竟是有風(fēng)險(xiǎn)的。不過(guò)之前考過(guò)的考題可以作為考生了解出題思路、背景材料和練習(xí)的題目。特別是寫作機(jī)經(jīng),把之前所有考過(guò)的考題理一遍思路,到了考場(chǎng)即使是新題目,相信構(gòu)思理由方面也會(huì)輕松很多。
朗閣新托福(iBT)網(wǎng)絡(luò)課程強(qiáng)化篇互動(dòng)版-寫作單項(xiàng)
下面是3-5月的新托福獨(dú)立寫作考題供考生參考:
08.03.02Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide.
08.03.08Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People today spend too much time on enjoyment - what they like to do, rather than on what they should do.
08.03.15Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals.
08.03.30Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students could receive a better, more efficient education if they spend 11 months a year studying.
08.04.27Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you think that daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
08.05.04Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology makes children less creative than they were in the past.
08.05.04Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The government should invest more money in sports rather than in arts.
首先我們來(lái)觀察幾道近期新托??荚嚨目谡Z(yǔ)考題,新托??谡Z(yǔ)一共有六道考題。其中第一和第二道考題是獨(dú)立任務(wù),第三、四、五、六題均為綜合任務(wù)。獨(dú)立任務(wù)相對(duì)來(lái)說(shuō)容易一些,且通過(guò)練習(xí)短期提高的可能性也更大。下面我們就以近期的兩次新托??谡Z(yǔ)獨(dú)立考題為例分析一下備考的注意事項(xiàng)。
3月30日
Question 1:
Describe a disappointing event or experience in your life. Explain why it was memorable to you. Include reasons and examples to support your response.
5月4日
Question 1:
Describe an important experience that you have had. Explain why it was important. Include reasons and examples to support your response.
通過(guò)以上兩道題目我們可以發(fā)現(xiàn)新托??谡Z(yǔ)的第一道考題經(jīng)通常與個(gè)人經(jīng)歷(personal experience)相關(guān),考生在準(zhǔn)備新托??荚嚂r(shí)一定要重點(diǎn)關(guān)注,可以事先準(zhǔn)備一段適用性比較廣的個(gè)人經(jīng)歷小故事,并注意時(shí)態(tài)的使用(必須用過(guò)去時(shí))。
3月30日
Question 2:
Some people prefer to have a few favorite foods that they are familiar with. Others always prefer to try new style of foods. Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
5月4日
Question 2:
Some people think that family has had more influence on young people. Others think that friends have more influence on young people. What is your opinion on this? Include details and examples in your explanation.
新托福的口語(yǔ)第二道題目通常是針對(duì)兩種喜好/事物/觀點(diǎn)的兩選一,考生在備考時(shí)要注意如何表達(dá)對(duì)比和讓步,觀點(diǎn)的給出可以采用一邊倒也可以采取折中的策略,但由于答題時(shí)間有限,所以建議給出有傾向的觀點(diǎn),并對(duì)此觀點(diǎn)多給一些理由支持,另外一邊稍加討論即可。
寫作篇
在上一期的海外考試評(píng)論中,我們列舉了2008年第一季度新托福考題重復(fù)的規(guī)律,我們發(fā)現(xiàn)截至3月15日共出現(xiàn)的9道新托福考題中,有8道寫作題是重復(fù)了06年第四季度至07年第一季度所考過(guò)的題目,且有6道與舊托福的185作文題庫(kù)中的題目完全重合或極其相似。
在近期的四次(3月30日,4月27日,5月4日,5月10日)考試中,這種趨勢(shì)有一定的弱化,但還是存在。我們只在4月27日的考題中發(fā)現(xiàn)了此規(guī)律,當(dāng)天的考題重復(fù)了07年1月13日且和185題庫(kù)的65題完全一致。
這就給我們一個(gè)啟示,所謂的“機(jī)經(jīng)”或“預(yù)測(cè)”,不能盲目追隨,畢竟是有風(fēng)險(xiǎn)的。不過(guò)之前考過(guò)的考題可以作為考生了解出題思路、背景材料和練習(xí)的題目。特別是寫作機(jī)經(jīng),把之前所有考過(guò)的考題理一遍思路,到了考場(chǎng)即使是新題目,相信構(gòu)思理由方面也會(huì)輕松很多。
朗閣新托福(iBT)網(wǎng)絡(luò)課程強(qiáng)化篇互動(dòng)版-寫作單項(xiàng)
下面是3-5月的新托福獨(dú)立寫作考題供考生參考:
08.03.02Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide.
08.03.08Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People today spend too much time on enjoyment - what they like to do, rather than on what they should do.
08.03.15Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Human needs for farmland, housing, and industry are more important than saving land for endangered animals.
08.03.30Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students could receive a better, more efficient education if they spend 11 months a year studying.
08.04.27Many teachers assign homework to students every day. Do you think that daily homework is necessary for students? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
08.05.04Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Technology makes children less creative than they were in the past.
08.05.04Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The government should invest more money in sports rather than in arts.