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1.建造问题：

2) It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer 你家附近将要建一个大饭店。你同意还是反对，详细阐述支持你看法的原因。

根据our community现在的情况，经济的需求大于其他，所以support。

1．工厂能够吸收附近很多人进行就业，对地方的经济有很大的贡献。赢利后，就可以向当地政府贡献税收，政府可以利用这些钱改善社区的服务

2．纳税，tax建立工厂能够促使附近其他的商业发展，例如小商店，药店等等，这可以大大方便附近的居民 3．除了上述优点，也有缺点。带来各种污染，比如，噪音noise、废气air、污水等等。但是可以尽量改善。

4) It has recently been announced that a new movie theater may be built in your neighborhood. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. 你家附近将要建一个电影院。你同意还是反对，详细阐述支持你看法的原因。 尽管会有一些noise之类的disadvantage，还是support 1．增加就业

2．提供交流，学习，休闲，娱乐的场所。方便。 增加税收，促进经济。服务社区 3 噪音

5) The government has announced that it plans to build a new university. Some people think that your community would be a good place to locate the university. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a new university in your community. Use specific details in your discussion 政府打算建一所新大学，有人认为你家附近是个合适的地方。比较好处与坏处，详细阐述。 教育是百年大计(a fundamental task crucial for generations to come)，support 1.给孩子和成人提供更多受教育的机会

2.带动周边文化产业的发展,进而提升城市文化水准 cultural industry/projects (将有更多的书店，音像店) 3带动产业发展,提供更多就业机会.

6) It has recently been announced that a new high school may be built in your community. Do you support or oppose this plan? Why? Use specific reasons and details in your answer. 可能在你们社区内建一所高中。你同意还是反对，详细阐述原因。

教育是百年大计(a fundamental task crucial for generations to come)，support 1.给孩子和成人提供更多受教育的机会

2.带动周边文化产业的发展,进而提升城市文化水准 cultural industry/projects (将有更多的书店，音像店) 3带动产业发展,提供更多就业机会.

8) A university plans to develop a new research center in your country. Some people want a center for business research. Other people want a center for research in agriculture (farming). Which of these two kinds of research centers do you recommend for your country? Use specific reasons in your recommendation. 一所大学计划在你的国内建一个新的研究中心。有人希望建立商业研究中心，有人希望建立农业研究中心，你推荐哪种？

虽然开展商业研究必要，但是for my country,农业研究。

1．吃饭问题。。我国是农业大国，很多人还吃不饱饭，所以要多在农业上进行调研，解决他们的吃饭问题 1．技术问题。我国的农业技术很落后，成本比较高，所以要进行农业调研 2．严峻的社会问题。农民大量涌入城市，引发社会问题natural resources

2.假设问题：

10) You have decided to give several hours of your time each month to improve the community where you live. What is one thing you will do to improve your community? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice.

如果你决定在每个月抽出一些时间改进你居住的社区，你会做一件什么事去改进你的社区？为什么？说出你选择详细原因

关心青少年，人是社区内最重要的元素

1．小区内有很多青少年，既无工作，又不读书，成天玩游戏

2．父母管不住，我年龄不大，可以谈一谈，帮助他们认识到什么是重要的 3．如果可能的话，还可以抽时间帮助他们学业

12) If you were an employer, which kind of worker would you prefer to hire: an inexperienced worker at a lower salary or an experienced worker at a higher salary? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

如果你是一个雇主，你愿意雇佣哪种类型的员工？低薪无经验的还是有高薪经验的？ 存在一个trade-off,我选择低薪无经验

1．我所处的行业需要有新技术新知识的年青人；

2.经验可以培养，高薪有经验者往往比较固执，不适合这个有活动力的企业文化； 3.节省成本。

选择低工资的没有经验的员工

1）成本低 if I am a boss of a traditional factory or if I am choosing members for a the department where less skill is required ,there is no doubt that the inexperienced workers at a lower salary would be the best choice ,taking into account the reason of primary costs.

2）有热情In addition to their lower costs, inexperienced workers are more enthusiastic on their work, 3）有创新精神Stimulated by the job itself and their inexperienced background ,they are likely to be more creative

4）可塑性强Easy to be educated and trained to be skilled enough within required time in order to be suitable for their job.)

14) If you could study a subject that you have never had the opportunity to study, what would you choose? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details. 如果你能学习一门你从来没有学过的课程，你挑选什么？ 经济学。

1．经济学和普通人的生活越来越接近，比如个人投资事务；

2.对于学于技术的人，有必要的经济学知识，将更容易转型为一个企业管理者； 3.经济学介于是一门社会科学，同是又有数学的理论框架，很有趣。

20) If you could make one important change in a school that you attended, what change would you make? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. 如果你能在你读书的学校做出一件重要的变化， 你改变什么？ 减少班级人数

1．增加老师与学生间的沟通，上课更易明白。 2.学生之间更熟悉，更有效地学习、交友。

3．每个人都有表达自己意见的机会，可以认识每个学生

3.个人品德问题：（父母，儿女，邻居，老板，同事，室友）:参考口语

27) What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)? Use specific details and examples to explain why these qualities are important. 一个好的管理者的重要品质是什么？

1．作出决定前，听取别人的意见，从各个角度准度成败的可能性 2．一旦作出决定，就果断地执行，不再动摇

3．给予下属明确的指示，并为后果承担责任

28) What are the important qualities of a good son or daughter? Have these qualities changed or remained the same over time in your culture? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 好儿子或女儿的品质是什么？

在家庭观念方面，西方人应向东方人学习，正如东方人应向西方人学习平等观念 1．对于父母的意见给予尊重，即使认为不合理，也要努力地说服父母，而非抗拒 2．年长后，在你父母需要的时候给予一切可能的的帮助，如经济帮助 3．尤其是在情感上，对年长的你父母以关心，这比物质上的关心更重要

29) What are some of the qualities of a good parent? Use specific details and examples to explain your answer.

好父母的品质是什么？

在平等方面，东方人应向西方人学习，正如西方人应向东方人学习家庭观念 1．父母要学孩子的健康成长负责，教育责任和养肓的责任

2．对子女的意见给予尊重，即使认为不合理，也要努力地说服父母，而非抗拒

3．孩子年长后，在父母应对孩子的选择给予理解和支持，尽管对这些选择有时不满意，比如婚姻

30) Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university. What are some of the important qualities of a good roommate? Use specific reasons and examples to explain why these qualities are important.

许多学生在上高中或大学是要和室友同住，什么是一个好的室友的品质？ 1．对他人给予谅解，如室友因考试而晚睡，是室友更应是朋友

2．有冲突大家坐下来谈，如吸烟和ROCK，实在不行则更换室友，但仍然是朋友（最好在事先讲清楚） 3．经济独立，冲突才会比较少

31) We all work or will work in our jobs with many different kinds of people. In your opinion, what are some important characteristics of a co-worker (someone you work closely with)? Use reasons and specific examples to explain why these characteristics are important 工作中一个合作者的重要性格是什么？

1．发挥个自的优秀，责任分明，不做free-loader 2．接受别人的意见，并给予合理的建议

3．有冲突和不满明确地讲出来，大家平等地解决

4.花钱问题( 公司，个人，政府，学校):

公司花钱问题

32) A company is going to give some money either to support the arts or to protect the environment. Which do you think the company should choose? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 一个公司准备出资支持艺术或者保护环境？你认为公司该如何选择？ 我认为应该保护环境

1． 环境问题很突出，非常紧迫。

2． 环保属于外部性产品，除了政府无人会投资

3． 艺术市场很成熟，且有收益，艺术家生存状况未必很差，不会decline into barbarism

个人花钱问题

33) You have received a gift of money. The money is enough to buy either a piece of jewelry you like or tickets to a concert you want to attend. Which would you buy? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

你得到一笔钱足以买一件珠宝或者买一张音乐会的门票。 你买什么？ 我会买手饰送给母亲

1．持久，一直会留着，音乐会听过就没了

2．有纪念意义。我自己不懂音乐

3．音乐会只能自己享受，珠宝是给别人

3．若真要听，买张CD即可，不必要费那么多。

34) Is it better to enjoy your money when you earn it or is it better to save your money for some time in the future? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 当你赚得一笔钱时是立即花掉好还是存起来为将来用好？

存起来还是花掉，取决于更看重眼前消费还是未来消费，现在来看是花掉 1．现在打工的收入非常有限，而学费、书费的支出很大，消费掉不为过 2．现在的利率interest rate很低，通胀inflation很高，存起来不合算

3．等有了正式的可观的收入，社会保险等起了存钱的作用，资本投资也可能了。到那时，情况就不同了

36) You have enough money to purchase either a house or a business. Which would you choose to buy? Give specific reasons to explain your choice.

你有足够的钱去买一个房子或者一个企业， 你买什么？ 我会买房子。

1． 再在房子的年收益率是8%,而企业的平均收益只有5%

2． 房子不用关心，而企业则意味着放弃自己稳定的工作，费时费力

3． 更何况，我不是一个喜欢冒险的人，并不适合管理企业，我未必比平均做得更好

政府花钱问题

37) Some people think that governments should spend as much money as possible on developing or buying computer technology. Other people disagree and think that this money should be spent on more basic needs. Which one of these opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. 有些人认为政府应当尽可能地花钱购买或发展计算机技术。有些人持反对意见认为这些钱应该用在基本需求上。 你赞同哪种观点？

两者存在trade-off交替使用,我认为应该适度地投资计算机 1. 信息化可大降低企业成本，提高国际竞争力

2. 计算机技术是国家科技水平的重要标志之一，对长远发展有力 3. 但过度投资将给财政带来负担，对穷人的生存生活带来影响

38) Some people think governments should spend as much money as possible exploring outer space (for example, traveling to the Moon and to other planets). Other people disagree and think governments should spend this money for our basic needs on Earth. Which of these two opinions do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

有些人认为政府应当尽可能地花钱探索宇宙（比如登月或其他星球）。 令有些人认为政府应该把钱用在我们基本的需求上。你赞同哪种观点？

应该首要满足basic needs on Earth。如果仍有资金再考虑explore outer space。

1．在任何国家，Basic needs都是一切的基础。吃穿住行。如果都成问题，谈不上更高追求。 政府作为为人民服务的职能部门，应该把人民最根本的需求Put in the first place. 2．具体国情: 当前我国人口多,解决生计问题首当其冲

3．Explore outer space有意义，国力(national power)的体现。但是应该先满足前者，有extra money再去做。

39) Should governments spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should governments spend more money on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subways)? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.

政府是应该花更多的钱改善道路还是改善公共交通工具（比如公共汽车，火车，地铁）？为什么？ 我认为应发展公共交通

1．在这个国家，大城市的交通问题非常严重。（1）道路发展根本跟不上个人交通的发展，（2）交通问题主要是

城市内问题，而非城市间问题

2．公共交通能使更多的人受易（包括不拥有私人汽车的人） 3．公共交通更快捷，对缓解交通压力更有效果，如地铁

4．更环保

学校花钱问题

40) Your school has received a gift of money. What do you think is the best way for your school to spend this money? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice. 你的学校得到一笔钱，最好如何花掉这笔钱？ 设立一个基金，资助贫困学生

1．可持续性，可用于可靠的设资，用利润支付 2．提供平等的学习机会

3．有利于学校学术水平的提升，保证了良好的生源

41) Your school has enough money to purchase either computers for students or books for the library. Which should your school choose to buy — computers or books? Use specific reasons and examples to support your recommendation.

你的学校有一笔钱足够为学生购买计算机或者为图书馆买书。 学校该买什么？ 计算机

1．学校已有一个规模可观的图书馆，且图书馆有稳定的社会、政府资助 2．信息化建设是趋势，是学生的重要竞争力

3．可以大大方便教学，电子图书馆已经在其他学校广泛建立，方便且成本低

5.原因题目：

43) People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge).Why do you think people attend college or university? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer

人们上大学为很多目的， 比如有人为准备工作经验，有人为增长知识。 你认为人们为什么上大学？ 我认为是一个可靠的评价

1． 大多数人进入大学时，并没有考虑好一定会做什么工作；也并不是完全出于兴趣。而是市场的需要 2． 企业通过学历对就职业给予快速的评价，可靠的学习、思维能力和相关的技能

3． 若没有大学，这种评价的成本将会非常高，企业将不知录用谁。为了对自己的能力和智力做出保证，人们才去上大学。

44) In general, people are living longer now. Discuss the causes of this phenomenon. Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay 讨论人们现在长寿的原因。

所谓长寿是指平均寿命比过去长了，如50岁到75岁 1．没有大规模战争，人类通过更文明的方式解决冲突 2．没有大规模流行疾病，医学使人类更强大

3．持续增长的经济和社会保障体系使大多数人不仅获得必要的衣食，还使人们更注意合理的生活方式

46) Many people visit museums when they travel to new places. Why do you think people visit museums? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.了解文化,听解说,节省费用 很多人旅游到新地方时为什么参观博物馆？ 最方便、系统、有趣味的方式

1．不可能到各地参观，花费很大，尤其当这个国家很大时，博物馆集中了文物精品 representative antiques 2.因为专家们系统地安排，能全面（虽不完整）地大致了解不同的文化 3.经过特别布置，展品以最有趣味的方式呈现，使不注释的人们容易接受

47) Why do you think some people are attracted to dangerous sports or other dangerous activities? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 为什么有人被危险的体育或其他危险的活动所吸引？

1． 有些看似危险的活动，其实安全是有保障，心理学家认为，人们通常这些活动主动迎接恐惧，反而能获得释放；

或者是逃避现实的一种方式

88) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Children should be required to help with household tasks as soon as they are able to do so. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

孩子应该在可能的时候帮助做家务。同意与否？ 1．责任意识，体会父母的辛劳 2．独立意识， 比如经济独立 3．对今后的独立生活有帮助

90) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? There is nothing that young people can teach older people. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position. 年轻人什么也不能教别人，同意与否？ 不同意

1．每个人的专业方向不同

2．年青人有时反正更会创新，如maxwell 3．教是相互的，应彼此尊重

91) Every generation of people is different in important ways. How is your generation different from your parents’ generation? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer. 每代人在重要的方面都不同，你这一辈和父辈的不同是什么？ 对传统和西方文化的认同上

1．父辈比较坚持传统，有比较强的家庭观念，而这一代显得更独立，经济观更强 2．父辈对西方文化比较保守，我们则几乎完全接受，甚至甚于给自己传统的认同 3．在吸收的同时，不能丢失优秀的传统，比如面对消费主义

92) A gift (such as a camera, a soccer ball, or an animal) can contribute to a child’s development. What gift would you give to help a child develop? Why? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice. 一个礼品比如照相机，足球，或动物可以对小孩的成长有帮助， 你愿意给小孩什么礼物帮助一个孩子成长？ 一只狗

1．学会照料别人，不只关心自己 2．平等的观念，对生命的尊重

3．带来很多乐趣，是一个伙伴，不孤独

93) Some young children spend a great amount of their time practicing sports. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 年轻小孩花费太多时间从事体育的好处和坏处？ 1．锻炼身体，竞争精神 2．与朋友相友，合作精神

3．安静读书、思考的时间少了

94) Some high schools require all students to wear school uniforms. Other high schools permit students to decide what to wear to school. Which of these two school policies do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion

有些学校强制学生穿校服， 有些不要求。 你喜欢哪种？ 我认为穿校服有合理性

1．学校和身份的认同，identity

2．不会有攀比，比较平等，也比较方便 3．对大学生，应给予自由度

9.个人成功：

96) The expression “Never, never give up” means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

永远不要放弃意味着坚持不懈， 朝着目标不要停止努力。同意与否？ 在没前提的情况下，我不同意

1．方向可能是错的，浪费人力、财力

2．很多事情，方法更重要。很我事情，存在trade-off

3．但要成功，努力是最重要的因素之一，同时其他也要兼顾

97) Some people believe that success in life comes from taking risks or chances. Others believe that success results from careful planning. In your opinion, what does success come from? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

有人认为生活的成功来自冒险或机遇。 有些人认为来自精密的计划。 成功来自何处？ 成功来自时刻做好准备迎接机遇

1．机遇对成功非常重要，bill gates

2．机遇以外，Franklin。周密的计划和不懈的努力是前提 3．若非如此，即使有机遇也会错失，或最终失败

98) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Most experiences in our lives that seemed difficult at the time become valuable lessons for the future. Use reasons and specific examples to support our answer

生活中一度的痛苦终将成为将来的财富。同意与否？ 同意

1．吸引失败教训，痛苦是成功的代价，也会很成功更有价值

2．What doesn’t kill me only makes me stronger. 人的承受能力不同了 3．痛苦最值得回味，许多年后，即使未能成功，努力过，也不后悔了

99) In your opinion, what is the most important characteristic (for example, honesty, intelligence, a sense of humor) that a person can have to be successful in life? Use specific reasons and examples from your experience to explain your answer. When you write your answer, you are not limited to the examples listed in the question

一个人在生活中成功的最重要的性格是什么？unremitting effort 乐观的态度

1．对失败的态度，即使不是天才，不放弃也会成功；

2．自己的精神压力比较小，舒解压力的能力比较强，比较健康 3．这样的人给别人信心和力量，容易交到朋友

100) Some people prefer to plan activities for their free time very carefully. Others choose not to make any plans at all for their free time. Compare the benefits of planning free-time activities with the benefits of not making plans. Which do you prefer — planning or not planning for your leisure time? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice.

有些人为闲暇时间计划。 有些人则不做任何计划。 比较二者的好处。你喜欢哪一个？ 我喜欢计划

1．不做计划的好处是自由；计划的好处，我认为是真正地享受乐趣，但也不要过份苛求 2．不计划有时时间就浪费在看电视上，因为无论是电影还是野营，就不能随时随地 3．真正的快乐在于和别人分享，别人不一定有时间

101) Some people believe that students should be given one long vacation each year. Others believe that students should have several short vacations throughout the year. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

有些人认为学生每年应该有一个长假，另外有些人认为学生应该有几个短假，你支持哪个观点？ 我倾向于长假

1．长假有好处，学生能做事，兼职、实习、远游 2．长假的差处，读书时间太长，学习太紧张 3．我认为一年两个长假比较合理

102) People do many different things to stay healthy. What do you do for good health? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 人们为了健康做很多不同的事，你做什么？

1．合理的饮食，丰富、按时、不过量，没必要吃保健品 2．合理的时间安排，早睡早起。睡眠最重要

3．多锻炼，跑步、游泳，打篮球，不必花很多钱

103) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Only people who earn a lot of money are successful. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 只有当赚了很多钱才是成功。 同意与否？ 不同意。

1．成功的定义因人而异，e.g.科学家

2．钱多人的，生活质量未必高，不一定成功 3．对于普通人，生活快人、养育子女也是成功

104) What is a very important skill a person should learn in order to be successful in the world today? Choose one skill and use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. 当今世界要成功， 一个人必须具备的重要技能是什么？ 掌握一门外语

1．吸引外国的，尤其是西方的经验：学术、商业

2．全球化，经济文化往来越来越多，进出口依存度加大， 3．社会转型，使外语成为一个具备的条件

10.生活，习惯： 105) Some people prefer to live in a small town. Others prefer to live in a big city. Which place would you prefer to live in? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. 有些人喜欢在小城镇生活， 有些人喜欢在大城市生活。 你喜欢哪个？ 大城市

1． 不仅是喜好问题，就业机会更多 2． 教育、卫生条件比较好

3．考虑到缺点，我会考虑到小城市或乡村度假

106) Some people like to travel with a companion. Other people prefer to travel alone. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. 有人喜欢结伴而旅游。 有人喜欢单独旅游。 你喜欢哪个？ 结伴

1．乐趣在于分享，拍照

2．漠生的地方，一个人比较危险；尤其是野外 3．通常来说，多人比较经济

108) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? People should sometimes do things that they do not enjoy doing. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer 人们有时要做自己不喜欢的事。 同意与否？ 同意

1．在获得成功的过程中，很多辛劳、痛苦是不能避免的

2．人被迫于生活的压力，工作通常不快乐的（经济学的认定），否则就太天真了

3．人还要对其他人和家庭负有责任，这种责任当然会带来快乐，但具体来说是不快乐的

109) Some people spend their entire lives in one place. Others move a number of times throughout their lives, looking for a better job, house, community, or even climate. Which do you prefer: staying in one place or moving in search of another place? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.

有人喜欢呆在一个城市， 有人喜欢在不同的地方居住。你喜欢哪个？ 我倾向于呆在一个地方

1．父母、朋友都在一地，没有朋友

2．我对目前生活的城市比较满意，如果到其他地方，一切重新开始，经济负责很大 3．我也喜欢出去看看，去旅游，但总是家好

110) Some people prefer to get up early in the morning and start the day’s work. Others prefer to get up later in the day and work until late at night. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

有人喜欢早起工作， 有人喜欢晚起工作到深夜。 你喜欢哪个？ 晚上

1.晚上比较安静，没有干扰，也不会干扰别人 2.晚上时间比较充裕，总是想把事情做完

3.虽然晚睡似乎是不健康的选择，但自己舒服，又有什么不妥呢

111) Some people like to do only what they already do well. Other people prefer to try new things and take risks. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice. 有人喜欢做自己已经做得很好的事， 有人喜欢新鲜事物而且冒险。 你喜欢哪个？ 新事物

1．最得好未必有趣。流水线上的工人，工作无乐趣可言

2．快乐与成功并无必然联系，在过程中享受快乐，科学家是最幸福的人 3． 若成功了，则有更大的满足感

112) Some people are always in a hurry to go places and get things done. Other people prefer to take their time and live life at a slower pace. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

有些人总是匆匆忙忙。 有些人喜欢慢节奏。 你喜欢哪个？ 在计划内尽快地把事情做好

1． 匆忙的好处：迅速、有激情；坏处：结果未必好，大意 2． 慢节奏的坏处：费时，犹豫不块，不能应付挑战

3． 尽可能考虑周全，预备足够的时间，尽可能快地完成，就好像budget

113) Some people prefer to work for themselves or own a business. Others prefer to work for an employer. Would you rather be self-employed, work for someone else, or own a business? Use specific reasons to explain your choice.

有些人喜欢自己拥有企业或为自己工作，另外有些人喜欢为雇主工作。你喜欢哪个？ 为雇主工作

1． 还没有条件创新，没钱

2． 承担的责任比较小，没有心理负担 3． 可以更换职业，做自己想做的事 4． 留来更多时间给家人，钱不是所有

114) Which would you choose: a high-paying job with long hours that would give you little time with family and friends or a lower-paying job with shorter hours that would give you more time with family and friends? Explain your choice, using specific reasons and details. 你喜欢长时间的高薪工作还是低薪短时间的工作？ 后者

1．对我来说，薪水足够即可，家庭是更重要的

2．如果大多数时间在工作，连休息就不够，多余的钱也无法消费

3．人必须为家庭承担责任，同时也必须也对自己的快乐负责，薪水高低是相对的 4． 何况薪水未必与时间直接相关

115) 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 times a year. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

有些人喜欢居住在气候和天气常年不变的地方另外有些人喜欢一年天气变化多次的地方， 你喜欢哪个？ 如果四季都像春天一样舒服，那当然最好。可惜很少。比起常冷常热，当然有变化的好 1． 至少有几个月处于非常舒适的季节里

2． 剩余则可充分享受，如夏天游泳，冬天滑雪；穿不同的衣服，吃不同的东西——多样性 3．有变化让人感觉到时间在流动，比较容易留下回忆

116) Some people prefer to spend their free time outdoors. Other people prefer to spend their leisure time indoors. Would you prefer to be outside or would you prefer to be inside for your leisure activities? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your choice. 有些人喜欢户外活动，另外有些人喜欢室内活动，你喜欢哪个？ 户外

1． 与自然接触，环境好。心情比较好，比较健康。比如骑车

2． 室内场地有限制。多是坐着， 对站电脑或电视；活动比较日常，没什么激情 3． 工作时一直在室内，到室餐对身体好，也能和朋友一起出去玩

118) Some people enjoy change, and they look forward to new experiences. Others like their lives to stay the same, and they do not change their usual habits. Compare these two approaches to life. Which approach do you prefer? Explain why

有些人喜欢变化而寻找新经验。另外有些人喜欢生活保持稳定，不愿意改变习惯。比较这两种生活方式。你喜欢哪个？

大多数人是喜欢确定性的，我也是

1．有规律的生活使人安心，没有心理负担，尤其是与家人在一起。但未必缺少创造性 2．对大的变革，人们因为祸福未知，总是设法避免。Risk-aversion。 3．在平凡的生活中也能做出令人惊喜的事，而新经验带来的风险令人害怕

119) Some items (such as clothes or furniture) can be made by hand or by machine. Which do you prefer — items made by hand or items made by machine? Use reasons and specific examples to explain your choice. 有些物品可以手工或机器制作，你喜欢什么样的物品，手工的还是机器的？ 要看是干嘛用的

1． 功能性产品，比较一个台灯，或者日常穿的衣服，机器即可，质量好，还便宜 2． 体现个性的产品，比如一件有特殊意义的纪念品souvenir,手工的价值更高 3． 对我来说，钱不多，也没有很多通过物品体现个性的需要，大多数机器即可。

120) Would you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a modern apartment building? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice 你喜欢住在传统的房子还是现代的公寓？ 现代公寓

1．东方的传统房子与西方不同，卫生制备很差，住的人很多 2．现代公寓这些方面很不错，且有独立空间

3．也有新传统的房子，但单独买不起这样的传统房子，维修也比较麻烦

121) A person you know is planning to move to your town or city. What do you think this person would like and dislike about living in your town or city? Why? Use specific reasons and details to develop your essay.

一个你的熟人要迁居到你的城市。 你认为这个人住在该城市会喜欢和讨厌什么？ 1． 喜欢这里的机会，尤其是工作、挣钱和教育的机会；以及看上去很繁荣的市容 2． 不喜欢天气、交通和有点吵的拥挤环境

3． 若我是他，我倒愿意和他换一换，住到安静的小镇去，但好工作又没了，真是矛盾

1.媒体关注的那些事情,大部分是无益的 2.甚至侵害了别人的隐私 3.是市场的作用,有利可图

159) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Face-to-face communication is better than other types of communication, such as letters, email, or telephone calls. Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

面对面的交流比其他任何方式都好，同意与否？ 不同意

1.有好处,意见交换直接,表达情感也直接,印象深

2.其他也有好处,比如信谈得详细,什么话都能讲,电话邮件则方便得多 3.要根据具体情况

160) Some movies are serious, designed to make the audience think. Other movies are designed primarily to amuse and entertain. Which type of movie do you prefer? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

有些电影是严肃的，旨在引起观众的思考，有些电影主要是娱乐逗笑，你喜欢哪种电影？ 有意义的片子,未必很严肃

1.重现历史,前所未有的感动brave heart 2.非身边的事hotel rwanda

3.重新思考生活的意义american beauty, forrest gump

161) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Advertising can tell you a lot about a country. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer 广告可以透露一个国家的很多方面，同意与否？ 同意 1. 表达制作方的文化背景,多元化与开放 2. 表达受众的偏好 3. 表现经济状况,消费品的层次

162) Some people say that advertising encourages us to buy things we really do not need. Others say that advertisements tell us about new products that may improve our lives. Which viewpoint do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer

有些人认为广告鼓励我们购买我们不需要的东西，另外有些人认为广告告诉我们可以提高生活的新产品的信息。你同意哪种观点？

我认为广告帮助我们选择,这种选择有时是需要的,有时是无用的 1. 同类产品很多,广告使之突出 2. 因为广告,消费者产生了额外的购买欲 3. 固然很多是不必要的,但什么才是必要的呢?只要不欺骗,人人都有权为了心理感觉付钱

163) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Reading fiction (such as novels and short stories) is more enjoyable than watching movies. Use specific reasons and examples to explain your position.

读小说和故事比看电影更加有味，同意与否？ 不同意,每个人偏好不同,更不能否认电影的价值

1.重现历史,前所未有的感动hotel rwanda爱情故事,titanic 2.重新思考生活的意义american beauty, forrest gump 3.书所需要时间太长,虽有价值,现代人耐不下心

164) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Watching television is bad for children. Use specific details and examples to support your answer. 看电视对孩子有坏处，同意与否？

不完全同意

1.过分看有坏处,健康,学习,习惯

2.电视也是好处,是信息渠道;放松的方式;价值观的形成 3.科技是手段,也可好好利用,但教育才是第一位的

165) Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What have you learned about a country from watching its movies? Use specific examples and details to support your response. 电影透露出电影制作国家的很多方面，你从观看一个国家的电影里看到了该国家的什么？ 1.社会问题hotel rwanda 2.文化差异american pia 3.价值观brave heart

14.游戏，体育，旅游，风俗: 166) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Games are as important for adults as they are for children. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 游戏对成年人和小孩子同样重要，同意与否？ 很难比较,对成年人意义不同

1.对孩子是常事,对成人是偶尔为之 2.孩子学习竞争,成人是娱乐,态度不同 3.是成人放松的手段,时常被忽略

167) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing games teaches us about life. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer 玩游戏教育人们生活，同意与否？ 是社会化的过程

1.学竞争,学合作,与人相处 2.承担责任,独立人格 3.需要父母长辈的引导

168) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Playing a game is fun only when you win. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 玩游戏仅当赢的时候才有趣，同意与否？ 不同意

1.享受过程,如GOLF,电子游戏

2.输赢有时很重要,但更多地是为了追求快乐

3.走了太远反而失去本意,没有永远的胜者和失败者

169) Some people say that physical exercise should be a required part of every school day. Other people believe that students should spend the whole school day on academic studies. Which opinion do you agree with? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

有些人认为体育锻炼应该成为学校每日的必须部分，另外有些人认为学生应该全日把时间用在学习上。你的观点如何？

应有体育锻炼 1.健康是保证 2.学校比较规范

3.有利于学习,在学习中调剂

170) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way to travel is in a group led by a tour guide. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 最好的旅游方式是有导游带领的群体旅游，同意与否？ 不同意,看情况 1. 不自由,无法安排时间

2. 无法安排线路,无法应急,商业区 3. 未必经济

4.也有好处,完全陌生或单独出游

171) You need to travel from your home to a place 40 miles (64 kilometers) away. Compare the different kinds of transportation you could use. Tell which method of travel you would choose. Give specific reasons for your choice.

你需要到离开你家40英里的地方，比较你可能使用的不同的交通方式，你选择哪种？ 一般的交通方式：自行车、出租、私家车、公交车、地铁。私车排除 1． 自行车太累，不实际 2． 出租车虽快，太贵了

3． 公交车走城市中心道路，太慢，而且要换三次

4． 选择地铁+公交车，50公里以上乘地铁，非常快，其余坐一点公车，也不贵

172) Describe a custom from your country that you would like people from other countries to adopt. Explain

your choice, using specific reasons and examples. 描述一种你们国家的风俗，你希望别的国家的人们采用该风俗。 孩子结婚后，老人与孩子夫妇同住

1．原来大家庭留下的，现在孩子少了，依然保持

2．感情好，老人得到照顾。不孤独。与西方相比有好处。

3．也有现实的好处，孩子的负担低了，老人还可与第三代为伴。 虽也有不足，但不妨一试。

15.名人问题： 174) When famous people such as actors, athletes and rock stars give their opinions, many people listen. Do you think we should pay attention to these opinions? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

当名人，比如演员，运动员，摇滚歌星发表意见的时候，很多人听，你认为我们应该关注他们的观点吗？ 一个有理智的人应该有能力分辩

1．人们喜欢听是因为我们从喜欢他们的表演到喜欢他们的personality，尤其对fans有感染力 2．相当一部分话是有意义的，因为他们的成功也经历了艰难

3．但他们毕竟不是哲学家不是教育者，相当一部分言论不负责任，要有能力判断

175) Some famous athletes and entertainers earn millions of dollars every year. Do you think these people deserve such high salaries? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 某些著名的运动员和娱乐人士每年赚取几百万，你认为他们应该得到这么高的薪水吗？

1.他们也付出努力，但从公平性看，不应该。对大多数人，他们的得的大大多于他们所付出的 2．是按需要不是按劳。从市场角度看，人们愿意给，因为他们太特殊了，他们的所得是合法的

3．如果他们挣的多，并不是他们不好，还是社会推崇这些名人，taxation应该转移支付，关注弱者

16.决策，领导，企业，公司： 176) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A person should never make an important decision alone. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 一个人永远不要单独做出重要决策，同意与否？ 不同意

1．在做决策之前广泛听意见是必要，但决定要由少数人来做，一个board或一个人

2．决定权与责任（权力）相关，否则即逃避责任。一个人有权处置自己的财产，决定自己的命运。 3．意见太多则不果断，丧失机会，何况局外人的用意未知。 4．众人的决定未必是对的，有时真理在少数人手中

177) Decisions can be made quickly, or they can be made after careful thought. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The decisions that people make quickly are always wrong. Use reasons and

specific examples to support your opinion.

可以迅速决策也可以仔细考虑后决策，一个人快速决策永远是错误的，同意与否？ 不同意

1．决策对不对在于是否考虑全面，与时间关系不大；有同甚至不可知对手的策略 2．犹豫则丧失机会，商战，战争中

3．当然冒失要避免，要多听别人的意见

178) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to be a member of a group than to be the leader of a group. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer 作为一个团体的成员要比当领导好，同意与否？ 要看你怎么评价好

1．成员责任比较小，因而心理负担小，考虑的内容比较小

2．领导则责任大，因而风险大，当然自由度也大，收益也大，比较有成就感

3．领导对一个人的职业前途有好处，考虑问题更全面，更general,需要代表团体与外交流

179) Is it more important to be able to work with a group of people on a team or to work independently? Use reasons and specific examples to support your answer. 能够和团队一起工作比独立工作更重要吗？ 很难比较，但合作很重要

1．个人能力、特点不同，互补性

2．合力比较大，有此事单独不可以完成 3．比较快乐，不容易挫败

4．当然，独立思考的能力很重要，不管是不是在团体中。也要看工作的性质

180) Groups or organizations are an important part of some people’s lives. Why are groups or organizations important to people? Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer. 群体或组织对有些人而言是重要的一部分，群体或组织为什么对人们重要？ 1．切实的好处，比个人努力效果大，比工会 2．有相同的爱好者，如俱乐部，比较谈得来 3．归属感。不感到孤独，分享快乐忧愁

181) Businesses should hire employees for their entire lives. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 企业要终身雇佣雇员，同意与否？ 不同意

1．雇员没有努力的动力，效率低下 2．无所吸引新成员

3．经济学意义上无法达到资源有效配置，比如有些机会很需要人，有些人多了 4．其好处可以由社会保障体系达到

182) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Businesses should do anything they can to make a profit. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position. 企业应该尽其所能去赚取利润，同意与否？ 加一个条件，在法律允许的框内 1，看不见的手要求企业逐利

2．社会责任应尽可能由非赢利机构承担，通过税收 3．制度完备的法律，防止污染等

17.历史，建筑，文化，艺术： 183) Learning about the past has no value for those of us living in the present. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 学习历史对于我们今天没有价值，同意与否？

不同意

1． 获得重要信息，比如经济史与现代经济管理 2． 寻找归属感，如独立战争 3． 不再犯错误，如避免战争

184) Should a city try to preserve its old, historic buildings or destroy them and replace them with modern

buildings? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 城市应该保存古老的建筑物还是摧毁它们建造现代建筑？ 存在矛盾，我认为应尽可能保留有代表性的有价值的老建筑 1．老建筑是一种文化，不可再生，以后会后悔

2．有可观经济价值。现实矛盾通过其他各种办法可以解决 3．也可考虑翻新老建筑，以供现实之用

185) Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Dancing plays an important role in a culture. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. 舞蹈在文化中起到重要的作用，同意与否？ 同意

舞蹈是语言的早期形式，用于宗教和重要事件，最能代表风俗] 代表了民族的气质，如tango

代表了动向，比现在人们越来越喜欢国际舞

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141) Plants can provide food, shelter, clothing, or medicine. What is one kind of plant that is important to you or the people in your country? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice. 植物提供食物，住房，衣服，或医药。哪一种植物对你或对你的国家人们重要？

A cereal grass that is cultivated extensively in warm climates and is a staple food throughout the world 1．粮食问题是这个国家最为重要的问题，牵涉人口问题和环境问题，水稻种植与之直接相关；关系稳定political stabilization;关系国际上的独立性。好在genetic engineering使产量提高，high-yield 2．是一种文化的象征，是这个民族饮食习惯的重要部分

18) If you were asked to send one thing representing your country to an international exhibition, what would you choose? Why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your choice 如果为一个国际展览挑选一物代表你的国家，你会挑选什么？cheongsam silk cloth,

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1.代中国特点，Marco Polo, a famous traveler in the 13 century

2.textile, conclusively represent the development pass of today’s industry. The theory of John Muller Low lost of labor force

50) People listen to music for different reasons and at different times. Why is music important to many people? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice

人们在不同时间听音乐而且目的不同。 音乐为什么对很多人特重要？ 自身需要和社会属性

1．Relaxation, pain-reliever, repose their personal feelings on popular songs; gain power from Bruce Springsting, John Lennon; seek for beauty比如 music of Mozart, Haydn, Bach

2． Social attributes the songs of Beatles marked the unruly and puck 1970’s.是社交的方式，比如kara OK

24) Imagine that you are preparing for a trip. You plan to be away from your home for a year. In addition to clothing and personal care items, you can take one additional thing. What would you take and why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

假定你在准备依次旅行。 计划离家一年。除了衣服和个人用具外， 你可以带一件其他的东西， 你带什么？ Digital camera

1.记录下难得的旅行，以期回忆和与人分享。有些景象难用语言描述，有些朋友认识即分离。今后回忆的依据reminder/remembrance/souvenir

2．因为它的特点，小巧方便，电子传输，朋友家人不仅可以印照片，还是随时获得我的情况

11) What change would make your hometown more appealing to people your age? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

你会改变你家乡的什么以吸引和你同龄的人？ 我这个年龄的人最关注教育和就业,平等的机会

1． 教育条件比较好，学费太贵，对比较穷的学生不公平 2．

3． 就业需要admittance, regional discrimination，insurance and welfare,需要更好地吸收外地人才，为其服务，但前景不错 不可有parochial point of view

17) If you could ask a famous person one question, what would you ask? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.

如果你能够问一个名人一个问题，你会问什么问题？ 如果看待privacy和fame的关系

1．一些celebrity似乎很少有这些新闻，我很想知道原因为何

2．另对一些新闻非常多的名人，问其与受欢迎的关系，有什么感受；

坦率地说，我认为不少了为了成名牺牲了私人空间

13) If you could go back to some time and place in the past, when and where would you go? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

如果你能回到过去的某一时间和地点，你愿意回到何时何地？ 回到高中时代和那时的学校

1．选择很少，目标不少，不像大学里an atmosphere of disenchantment and materialism。不用考虑很多问题，不用为今后的工作打算，经济负担也少的多。虽然标准化的考试很令人头痛，但简单有规律的生活令人怀念to yearn for

2.朋友们都一个个分开了。大学里朋友间很独立，而高中时大多数时间在一起。前些天一个朋友回来，一起回到学校，开玩笑说，回来过去愿不愿意。Surprisingly but definitely.

23) Imagine that you have received some land to use as you wish. How would you use this land? Use specific details to explain your answer.

如果你获得一块土地去使用。 你如何使用？

如果土地有限，且投资有限，我会建一个activity centre for the old

1.老人的最大的敌人foe是孤独，这和中国目前的社会特征有关，活动室可以解决这一点

2.feasablity.花费很少，一些tables and chairs, a TV set, some cards or chess tables老人需要的是交流。而且很快老年人自己的组织会建立起来管理。也可组织社区里在校学生对老年人服务。可以长期存在下去。

7) Your city has decided to build a statue or monument to honor a famous person in your country. Who would you choose? Use reasons and specific examples to support your choice

你的城市要建一个名人纪念碑或雕塑。你会选择谁？说出详细原因和具体例子。 孙中山

1.forerunner of the revolution. Overthrow the Qing Dynasty; his notion of Three Principle of People

2.overshadowed政府和人们很尊敬他。不管ideology如何，他是一个先行者，作出了巨大的贡献。且他在上海住了很久，有故居中former residence

15) If you could travel back in time to meet a famous person from history, what person would you like to meet? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

你如能够时光倒流回去拜访一个著名的历史人物，你会拜访谁？ Jane Austen 孙中山

1.forerunner of the revolution. Overthrow the Qing Dynasty; his notion of Three Principle of People 2.中国人对待sun yat-sen，就好像美国人想起founding father，事实上就是the father of the nation. Constant struggle for ideology and dreams.

21) Holidays honor people or events. If you could create a new holiday, what person or event would it honor and how would you want people to celebrate it? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer. 假日纪念人或事。 如果你能够创造一种新的假日， 你会纪念谁或什么事，如何？ 孙中山

1.forerunner of the revolution. Overthrow the Qing Dynasty;

更重要的是他的观念his notion of Three Principle of People。 seek for the independence of the people and freedom of a newly-built country

2.overshadowed政府和人们很尊敬他。不管ideology如何，他是一个先行者，作出了巨大的贡献。在上，值得我们崇敬。

且有利bolster nationalism

16) If you could meet a famous entertainer or athlete, who would that be, and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.

如果你能过遇到一位娱乐人士或者运动员，你希望遇到谁？ Colin Firth John lennon

1．列侬生平的介绍

2．他死了，音乐留在我们中间。现在的乐界缺少这样的人

25) A foreign visitor has only one day to spend in your country. Where should this visitor go on that day? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your choice.

一个外国游客在你国只有一天的时间， 那么该老外应该去何处？ museum The Forrbidon Palace

1．看建筑、看文物；体味中国文化，合谐观

its extensive grounds cover 720,000 square meters, 800 buildings and 9,999 rooms.

it is listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the World, and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987.

Having been the imperial palace for some five centuries, it houses numerous rare treasures and curiosities. 2．历史的变迁

Although no longer occupied by royalty, the Forbidden City remains a symbol of Chinese sovereignty and the image of its entrance gate appears on the seal of the People's Republic of China. The Palace Museum is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world.

135) What is the most important animal in your country? Why is the animal important? Use reasons and specific details to explain your answer. 你国家内什么动物最重要？ 猪domestic pig^^

1． 虽有禁忌，但却是消费量最大的食物之一。White meat。与百姓生活关系密切，也是这个民族的staple food

Both Islam and Orthodox Judaism forbid the eating of pork in any form, considering it to be an unclean animal 2．体现了这个国家的一种农业生产方式，对农业非常重要。

Pigs are omnivores, making them easy to raise: on a small farm or in a large household they can be fed kitchen scraps as part or all of their diet.常常意味着一个家庭大部分的财产。 3.关注农民的生存状态是目前这个国家最重要的事

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