以下是博主参加托福考试的训练日志
目标 :
\(2021\) 年 \(12\) 月前 :
\(Listening\) : \(23\)
\(Reading\) : \(25\)
\(Speaking\) : \(20\)
\(Writing\) : \(23\)
\(Total\) : \(90+\)
\(11\) 月 \(29\) 日 :
作文学习 :
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement that people are happier when they give extra money to charity or a good cause rather than when they spend it on themselves?"
词汇 / 词组 :
lion's share of 最大份额
avoid the problem of overconsumption on themselves and obtain higher level of felicity (幸福）
lofty cause 高尚的事业
asset 资产
ego-centered 以自我为中心的
benevolence 仁爱
relentless 持续不断的
extravagant 奢侈的；过分的
insatiable 贪得无厌的
indulge in 沉迷于
the relentless consumption and the insatiable pursuit of material satisfaction may result in pains and degeneration for a prson
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs 马斯洛需求层次论
esteem 尊重
self-actualization 自我实现
reap 获得
saying : going to far is as bad as not going far enough
文章思路 :
观点 ： Agree
第一段理由 ：
People who spend almost all money on themselves : few people want to make friends with stingy (吝啬的）guys -> less help + assistance; indulge in material satisfaction -> taking drugs , gambling , racing cars -> dgeneration of people bring disaster to the society
People who donate money to charities and som lofty causes : many friends + unexpected awards; avoid indulgent actions; reduce the possiblity of ending up in pain;
第二段理由 :
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs : psysiological needs satisfied -> high requirements -> give away extra money -> reap applaud , respect + sense of achievement (Example : Bill Gates , Mark Zuckerberg)
口语学习 :
Do you agree or disagree that college students should earn credits as soon as possible.
Opinion : disagree
Reason1 : miss important opportunities
Development 1 : miss club activities + internship industry experiece
Reason 2 : be stressed out
Development 2 : no time to relax
词汇 / 词组 :
credit n. 学分 (通常复数）
internship n. 实习
gain from 从...获得
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement ? Assignments handed after the deadline should receive a lower grade.
Opinion : Agree
Reason1 : teach them a lesson
Development : consequence -> try to finish on time
Reason2 : fair
Development : extra time additional research -> lower grade
词汇 / 词组 ：
teach...a lesson 给...一个教训
consequence n. 后果
deadline 截止期限
upset v. 使心烦
\(11\) 月 \(30\) 日
We all occasionally need to follow a procedure that we are unfamiliar with or use a tool (such a computer application that we're not sure how to use. Some people believe that you should ask a knowledgeable person for help right away when you do not know how to do something while other people believe that you should spend lot of time trying to solve the problem on your own before you consider asking for any help. Which view do you agree with and why ?
词汇 / 词组
hammer out 经长时间或艰难的讨论制定出
honing v. 磨练，训练
handicap n. 残疾
framework n. 框架，准则，机制
follow suit 跟着做，随大流
vain adj. 徒劳的
slack off 懈怠
spoil v. 溺爱，损坏
Opinion : disagree
Reason1 :
train independent living & working ability -> study , work , life
some of the high school students totally rely on their parents for living -> lik a handicapped person
Reason2 :
work by oneself -> work wonders
work with lots of people -> be confined by others' framework
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement that competition among friends usually has a negative effect on friendship ?
词汇 / 词组 :
emulate v. 努力赶上
slander v. 诽谤
defame v. 污蔑
benign adj. 良性的
malicious adj. 恶毒的
outperform v. 超过，胜过
home appliance 家用电器
exchange the team uniform
observe and emulate the extraordinary cooperation spirit and skills of members from other teams.
Opinion : benign competition promotes friendship , malicious competition ruins friendship.
Reason1 :
benign friendship -> learn from each other -> make progress -> arrive at a higher level.
Example : university table tennis clubs , friendly matches
Reason2 :
malicious competition -> ruin friendship
Example :
BMW & Benz -> avoid the competition -> become better
some other companies -> defame or slander each other , price war -> destroy reputation + past friendship
口语练习
Some people suggest students eat or drink during classes , do you think it's a good idea ?
Opinion : agree
Reason1 : concentrate better
Development : hungry -> not comfortable
Reason2 : relaxed atmosphere
Development : have in-class parties
词汇 / 词组
interfere v. 打断，干涉
atmosphere n. 氛围
hold party 开聚会
A university plans to offer free classes for people from the local community. However , they don't have to do homework or attend classes or exams (audit class). Do you think it's a good idea or bad idea ?
Opinion : agree
Reason1 : learn
Development : knowledge -> find better jobs
Reason2 : not create extra burden
Development : don't need to do homework; doesn't need to grade
词汇 / 词组
offer v. 给予； 提供
community n. 社区，社群
career development n. 职业发展
grade v. 打分
Suppose your university have a tight financial budget , which one of the following areas would you suggest the school cut budget in , sports clubs or academic clubs ?
Opinion : cut the budget in academic clubs
Reason1 : lots of them
Development : Maths , Reading... wouldn't make a difference
Reason2 : important
Development : exercise -> skill club
relax -> hiking club
词汇 / 词组
cut the budget 减少预算 (固定搭配)
academic adj. 学术的
(wouldn't) make a difference (固定搭配） 有影响，有区别
work out 健身，锻炼
Some people believe that library should be a place for students to have meetings and discussions while others believe that library is supposed to be a quiet place where students can focus on their study. Which one do you prefer ? why ?
Opinion : quiet
Reason1 : read; do research
Development : have a quiet environment -> concentrate
Reason2 : the only quiet place
Development : classroom -> chatting; hall way -> walking
词汇 / 词组
focus on 集中
journal n. 期刊
on-campus 校园内
hallway n. 走廊
\(12\) 月 \(1\) 日
口语练习
Your university is going to give out a scholarship of $5000. Who do you think should receive this scholarship , students with outstanding academic performance or students that need financial aids?
词汇 / 词组
financial aid 经济援助
scholarship adj. 奖学金
drop out 辍学
relieve stress 减轻压力
Opinion : offer to students who need financial aids
Reason1 : cannot continue
Development : drop out
Reason2 : relieve stress
Development : don't have to worry + focus on their studies
Do you agree that freshman and sophomores should live in dorms ?
Opinion : agree
Reason1 : safe
Development : guards patrolling
Reason2 : save time
Development : only takes a few minutes
Reason3 : convenient
Development : facility...
词汇 / 词组
peace of mind 内心平静
dorm n. 宿舍
facility n. 设备
\(Result\) :
\(23,22,22,22(RLSW)\)
\(Total\) : 89