2022年托福口语独立话题真题汇总
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老题多练，大有裨益，这是大家应该明白的一件事。尤其是口语话题中的独立话题，多多练习非常必要。独立口语是很多考生都容易栽跟头的地方，背后原因很多。准备时间15秒，输出时间45秒，很多高手都会心慌。其实，只要做足准备，没有什么可怕的。
考前多训练，多做准备。这是制胜法宝。
大家训练时，尽量选择2年或者以前的题目训练，重考几率会更大。
1月5日
Some people think that parents should control how their children save and spend their money; Others think that children should be free to spend their money as they wish. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
Use details and examples in your response.
1月8日
上午
When there are arguments, some people prefer to hold firm to their beliefs, others prefer to give in. Which do you prefer and why?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
下午（2007.04.21 / 2008.11.09）
Some people prefer to read imaginative literature like fictions in their spare time; While others prefer to read real literature or non-fictions, such as historical books and biographies. Which kind of books do you prefer and why?
Use reasons and details in your explanation.
北美（2007.1.13 NA / 2007.1.14）
Some cities have policies that encourage preservation of older buildings. Other cities have policies that encourage the replacement of older buildings with new ones. Which approach do you think is better and why?
You may use specific examples and details.
1月14日（北美）
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.
1月15日
Some people prefer to communicate with others face to face or on the phone, while other people prefer to communicate with others by sending e-mails.
Which way do you prefer and why?
北美（2015.04.12）
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important for all university students to engage in social activities such as joining clubs or sports groups.
Use details and examples to explain your answer.
1月19日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Watching television is not a good use of time.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
1月22日
Your professor has offered you the opportunity to help him with some important research this weekend. However, you have made plans to travel to your hometown this weekend to attend your sister’s birthday party.
What will you do? Explain the reasons for your choice.
2月19日
上午
Some students prefer to choose a career before getting into a college. Other students prefer to choose a career after taking some courses in a college. Which way do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
下午
When going on a vacation, some people prefer to go camping in a tent at night. Others prefer to stay in a hotel at night. Which way do you prefer?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
北美
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Employees should not be required to answer work phones while on vacation.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
2月20日
When traveling in an unfamiliar place, some people prefer to use smartphones or other navigational devices to get around and find places. Others prefer to explore on their own and ask others for directions when necessary. Which do you prefer?
Use details and examples to explain your preference.
3月2日（2014.05.10 NA）
Some people prefer to spend their free time with a group of friends. Others prefer to spend their free time with just one person at a time. Which do you prefer? Why?
3月5日
Some people think that schools should assign projects and other work for students to complete over vacation, before the beginning of the school year. Others think that schoolwork should only be assigned during the actual academic year.
Which opinion do you agree with?
3月6日
Some people choose a profession that will allow them to work independently. Others choose a profession that will allow them to work as part of a group. Given a choice, which kind of profession do you prefer and why?
3月12日
Some people prefer to record their experiences—for example, by writing diaries, by keeping a journal or by taking pictures. Other people prefer not to keep such records. Which way do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
3月13日
北美（2012.07.06NA / 2013.10.27 / 2017.09.30NA / 2021.11.20上午）
When people acquire a new electronic device, such as a camera or a computer, they may be unsure of how it works. Some people prefer to read the directions to understand how it works. Other people prefer to experiment with the device, to try to figure it out on their own. Which do you prefer and why?
3月16日（2020.3.7 NA）
Suppose your sociology professor has asked all students in you class to do a final project - making a presentation. There are two ways:
1) To make the presentation in class;
2) To record the presentation as a video file in advance and show the video in class later;
Which way do you think would be better and why?
3月25日
北美
Imagine you have one week to spend visiting a country you have never been to before. You want to learn all you can about the country and its people while there. You are trying to decide whether to spend the whole time in one major city or to briefly visit several different places during the week. Which option do you think would be better in order to learn about the country? Explain why.
3月26日
上午
When people acquire a new electronic device, such as a camera or a computer, they may be unsure of how it works. Some people prefer to read the directions to understand how it works. Other people prefer to experiment with the device, to try to figure it out on their own. Which do you prefer and why?
下午
Some students think that they can learn more in early morning classes. Other students think that they can learn more in afternoon classes. What is your opinion and why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.
4月3日
Some people believe that businesses should be required to spend a certain amount of their profits on social programs that benefit the public and the communities where they operate. Others believe that businesses should be able to decide for themselves how to spend their profits. Which point of view do you agree with?
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
4月6日
Imagine you have been offered two jobs. One job pays a very high salary but requires you to work very long hours and weekends. The other job pays a lower salary but does not require you to work outside of regular business hours. Which job would you choose? Explain why.
4月9日
When you are choosing a career, which of the following do you think would be more important to you: more money or more personal satisfaction? Explain why.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
北美（2012.10.19 NA / 2013.03.03 / 2016.07.03）
While meeting their friends, some people prefer to answer a phone or send a text message in the middle of the conversation. Do you think this behavior is polite or not? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
4月20日（2018.5.26 / 2018.11.17）
Your university plans to allow people from the local community to attend classes for free, but they will not receive a grade in the course or feedback on assignments. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?
Include specific examples and details in your response.
4月23日
上午（2007.01.14 / 2007.01.13 NA / 2022.01.08 NA）
Some cities have policies that encourage preservation of older buildings. Other cities have policies that encourage the replacement of older buildings with new ones. Which approach do you think is better and why? You may use specific examples and details.
下午（2013.11.16 NA / 2022.02.19下午）
When going on a vacation, some people prefer to go camping outside in a tent at night. Others prefer to stay in a hotel at night. Which way do you prefer?
Use specific reasons to support your answer.
北美（2011.12.09 NA / 2014.12.27 / 2019.03.09 / 2021.08.21上午/ 2021.02.27 NA）
Some people feel an emotional attachment to old items from the past, such as childhood toys and school projects, and prefer to keep them as long as possible. Others don't feel such an attachment and so don't keep them.
Which do you prefer? Explain why.
4月30日
Some people prefer to read paper books; Others prefer to read electronic books on their computers or other electronic readers. Which do you prefer?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
5月4日
Some university students participate in clubs or activities in addition to doing schoolwork. Other students spend most of their time doing schoolwork and do not participate in extra activities. Which do you think is better and why?
5月14日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Students should always be allowed to make video recordings of their professors’ lectures.
Use specific reasons to support your answer.
5月18日
Some people believe that doing homework is not helpful for younger children and that it should be given to older students only. Others believe that homework should be assigned to children of all ages. Which point of view do you agree with and why?
5月21日
上午
Some people believe that participating risk-taking activities such as rock-climbing and skydiving requires a lot of bravery; while other people believe that participating risk-taking activities needs no bravery and is just foolish.
Which opinion do you support and why?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
下午
In modern life, most friends stay in touch with each other by texting. Some people tend to answer texts from their friends right away, while others may not respond to them for a while. Do you think it is important for friends to respond promptly to each other's texts? Explain why or why not.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
5月25日
Because most students have their own laptops, your university is considering closing the campus computer lab, where students use university-owned computers.
Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why or why not.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
5月29日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is generally beneficial for boys and girls to attend separate schools.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
6月4日
上午
Some people prefer to borrow money from friends to make a big purchase. Other people prefer to wait until they have saved enough money to make a big purchase. Which way do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
下午（韩国）
Many college students do part-time jobs. Some students prefer to have classes during the day and work in the evenings or on weekends. Others students prefer to have classes in the evenings or on the weekends and work during the day.
Which way do you think would be better for college students and why?
6月11日
When people travel, some people enjoy visiting places they have never been to before. Other people prefer to return to places they have already visited. Which do you prefer? Explain why.
6月15日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Celebrities have the responsibility to use their popularity and money to help others.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
6月25日
上午
Some people read or watch the news every day. Other people prefer not to follow news stories regularly. Which do you prefer and why?
Use details and examples in your explanation.
下午
Some people believe that children should study in classrooms only. Others believe that it is also an essential part of children's education to go outside for field trips such as visiting a zoo, museum or park to study.
Which opinion do you support and why?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
北美
Some people prefer to do team sports. Others prefer to do individual sports.
Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
6月26日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
To be successful in business, a person should be outgoing and friendly.
Use specific reasons to support your answer.
7月3日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Parents should control the access their children have to social media.
Use specific reasons to support your answer.
7月6日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is generally beneficial for boys and girls to attend separate schools.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
7月9日
上午
When they encounter a difficult situation and have to make a decision, some people prefer to ask older people like their parents, grandparents for advice. While others prefer to ask their peers of the same or similar age for advice.
What way do you prefer and why?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
下午
Some parents do not give their young children electronic devices because they believe such devices could harm the children's social development.
Do you agree with this viewpoint? Explain why or why not.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
北美
Some students prefer to read science books in their spare time; while other students prefer to read historical books in their spare time.
Which kind of books do you prefer to read in your spare time and why?
Use reasons and details in your explanation.
7月23日
上午
Do you think government should spend money saving the endangered animals or the money has to come from private sources?
下午
In the company, it is better to finish a project completely and then do another project than do two or more projects at the same time.
Do you agree with this viewpoint? Explain why or why not.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
7月30日
上午
Some professors don't allow students to go to talk to them during office hours. Instead, they ask students to send emails. Do you think this is good, or not? Why?
下午
It is better for people to be self- sufficient rather than depend on others.
Do you agree with this viewpoint? Explain why or why not.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
7月31日
Some people think it is important to wear clothes that are in fashion. Others do not think that wearing fashionable clothes is important.
Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
8月21日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
People's social skills have declined as their use of technology has increased.
Explain why. Use specific details and examples in your response.
8月27日
上午（2013.2.15NA / 2021.12.11上午）
Some people make it a priority to exercise or go to the gym each day. Others exercise or go to the gym only if they have free time. Which do you think is better? Explain why.
下午（2009.05.15NA / 2010.07.10 / 2021.06.19）
Some people like to work on several tasks or projects at the same time. Others prefer to work on one task or project at a time. Which way of working do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
8月28日（2017.03.04）
Imagine that you need to find housing next semester and have found two possible apartments. The first apartment is within walking distance to campus, but the rent is a little expensive. The second apartment is farther away from campus, but the rent is more affordable. Which apartment do you think is better?
Explain why. Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
9月4日
Some teachers have an informal style and treat their students almost like friends. Other teachers have a more formal style and keep a professional distance from students. Which teaching style do you think is better for students' learning?
Explain why. Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
9月7日
Your university is planning to require all first-year students to take a class in which they would learn how to use the resources available at the university library and apply those skills in writing a long research paper. Do you think this is a good idea?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
9月17日
上午
Some people prefer to shop regularly at a store that is close and convenient to them, even though it might be expensive. Others prefer to shop regularly at a store with the lowest prices, even if it is far away. Which do you prefer?
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
下午
Some people believe that teaching children good manners is entirely the responsibility of families. Others believe that schools should also spend time teaching young children good manners and politeness. Which view do you agree with?
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
北美（2014.1.17NA / 2021.10.16下午）
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is more important today than it was in the past to receive university education.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
9月18日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important that schools teach children how to use computers when they begin primary school.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
9月21日
上午
When watching movies and television shows with friends and family, some people prefer that that everyone remain quiet until the end. Other people enjoy talking and sharing opinions during the movies and shows. Which one do you prefer and why?
Use details and examples in your response.
下午
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
You should not try to help your friends with their problems unless they ask for your help.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
9月24日
上午
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
To truly understand a country, it is necessary to learn one of its major languages.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
下午
Your university currently requires all students to take one humanities course in a subject such as literature or philosophy in order to graduate. However, some students majoring in subjects such as math and science think that these humanities courses are not relevant to their field of study, and they should therefore not be required to take them. Do you agree with these students? Explain why or why not.
9月25日
Imagine that you need to find housing next semester and have found two possible apartments. The first apartment is within walking distance to campus, but the rent is a little expensive. The second apartment is farther away from campus, but the rent is more affordable. Which apartment do you think is better？Explain why.
10月9日
Many universities require all first-year students, regardless of their field of study, to take a writing or composition course in which they write several essays on a variety of topics. Do you think this is a good idea?
Explain why or why not. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
10月15日
When making a purchase, some buyers prefer to negotiate the seller's price. Other buyers prefer to buy a product at the buyer’s fixed price. As a buyer, which way do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
北美
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is better for people to be self-sufficient rather than depend on others.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
10月16日
台湾
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Class assignments that are handed in after the deadline should always receive lower grades.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
10月19日
The Student Association has decided to reduce the number of student clubs they sponsor. Some members want to drop the Hiking Club.Other members prefer to drop the Speech and Debate Club.
Which club do you think should be dropped? Explain why.
10月22日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Young people today are less outgoing and socially active than young people were in the past.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
北美
Some people believe that it's better to have others around when one is working. Other people believe that it's better to work alone without others around. Which view do you agree with? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
10月29日
上午
The government of your city is going to enact a new law to require people who use cell phones while walking across a street or an intersection to pay a fine. Do you think this is a good idea?
Why or why not? Include reasons and details to support your response.
下午
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is more difficult to be a good parent today than in the past.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
10月30日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Students should always be allowed to make video recordings of their professors’ lectures.
Use specific reasons to support your answer.
11月2日
Some professors are choosing to eliminate their office hours and instead are making themselves available to students only through e-mail. Do you agree with this policy? Explain why or why not, using specific examples and details.
11月5日
Your university plans to open a new café on campus. Some students think the café should be designed as a quiet area where students can read and study. Other student think the café should be designed as a place for students to talk with friends and watch television on large screens. Which proposal do you support, and why?
Use details and examples in your response.
北美
Some people believe robots will replace humans for many types of work in the future. Others believe that robots will never be smarter or more useful than humans.
Which do you believe and why?
11月12日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
When applying for jobs, people should not include a photo of themselves on their résumé or job application.
Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
北美
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Students should visit some museums, like science museums, art museums and history museums.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
11月16日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important to learn about the history of your ancestors.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
11月19日
上午
A large corporation wants to hire a new leader to run the business. It is considering two highly qualified candidates who have different approaches to decision making for the job. The first person has a reputation for acting quickly and not always consulting with others before making decisions. The second person is known for sometimes delaying decisions in order to consider other people’s opinions.
Who do you think would make a better leader? Explain why, using details and examples.
下午
Your city is considering a proposal to require car owners to pay an additional fee if they drive cars that do not meet environmental standards set by the city for air pollution. Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why or why not.
Support your opinion with specific details and examples.
11月20日
Some people prefer to make plans with friends for social activities far in advance; others prefer to be more spontaneous, and make plans with friends on the same day they would like to see them. Which do you prefer? Explain why.
11月27日
Previous generations spent time playing board games or card games with family and friends. Nowadays, many young people prefer to play games on their computers and phones. Which do you think is better and why?
Use details and examples in your response.
12月3日
Many universities require all first-year students, regardless of their field of study, to take a writing or composition course in which they write several essays on a variety of topics. Do you think this is a good idea?Explain why or why not.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
12月4日
In modern life, most friends stay in touch with each other by texting. Some people tend to answer texts from their friends right away, while others may not respond to them for a while. Do you think it is important for friends to respond promptly to each other's texts? Explain why or why not.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
12月7日
Your university is organizing a series of guest lectures. Some people think that speakers with controversial opinions should not be invited to speak at the university. Others believe that the university should feature a variety of speakers, regardless of their opinions. Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why or why not.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
12月10日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is more difficult to be a good parent today than in the past.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
12月11日
Some people prefer to read or watch daily news or stories. Other people prefer not to follow news or stories regularly. Which would you prefer and why?
Use details and examples in your explanation.
12月17日
上午
Some people think that it is important to be popular (well-liked by many people) in life, while others think that life has other purposes.
Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
下午
When watching a sporting event or other type of athletic competition, many people prefer to be in the audience where the event takes place such as a stadium or playing field. Other people prefer to view such events on a television or computer screen. Which do you prefer? Use details and examples to explain your choice.
北美（2006.3.3北美）
Because of computers, telephones and other technologies, it is now possible for many people to work at home. Some people prefer working at home; while others would rather work in a company's office. Which way do you prefer and why?
Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
12月21日
Some people believe governments should invest money in programs designed to save and protect endangered species of animals. Others believe that money for such programs should only come from private sources.
Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why.
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老题多练，大有裨益，这是大家应该明白的一件事。尤其是口语话题中的独立话题，多多练习非常必要。独立口语是很多考生都容易栽跟头的地方，背后原因很多。准备时间15秒，输出时间45秒，很多高手都会心慌。其实，只要做足准备，没有什么可怕的。
考前多训练，多做准备。这是制胜法宝。
大家训练时，尽量选择2年或者以前的题目训练，重考几率会更大。
1月5日
Some people think that parents should control how their children save and spend their money; Others think that children should be free to spend their money as they wish. Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
Use details and examples in your response.
1月8日
上午
When there are arguments, some people prefer to hold firm to their beliefs, others prefer to give in. Which do you prefer and why?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
下午（2007.04.21 / 2008.11.09）
Some people prefer to read imaginative literature like fictions in their spare time; While others prefer to read real literature or non-fictions, such as historical books and biographies. Which kind of books do you prefer and why?
Use reasons and details in your explanation.
北美（2007.1.13 NA / 2007.1.14）
Some cities have policies that encourage preservation of older buildings. Other cities have policies that encourage the replacement of older buildings with new ones. Which approach do you think is better and why?
You may use specific examples and details.
1月14日（北美）
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.
1月15日
Some people prefer to communicate with others face to face or on the phone, while other people prefer to communicate with others by sending e-mails.
Which way do you prefer and why?
北美（2015.04.12）
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important for all university students to engage in social activities such as joining clubs or sports groups.
Use details and examples to explain your answer.
1月19日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Watching television is not a good use of time.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
1月22日
Your professor has offered you the opportunity to help him with some important research this weekend. However, you have made plans to travel to your hometown this weekend to attend your sister’s birthday party.
What will you do? Explain the reasons for your choice.
2月19日
上午
Some students prefer to choose a career before getting into a college. Other students prefer to choose a career after taking some courses in a college. Which way do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
下午
When going on a vacation, some people prefer to go camping in a tent at night. Others prefer to stay in a hotel at night. Which way do you prefer?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
北美
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Employees should not be required to answer work phones while on vacation.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
2月20日
When traveling in an unfamiliar place, some people prefer to use smartphones or other navigational devices to get around and find places. Others prefer to explore on their own and ask others for directions when necessary. Which do you prefer?
Use details and examples to explain your preference.
3月2日（2014.05.10 NA）
Some people prefer to spend their free time with a group of friends. Others prefer to spend their free time with just one person at a time. Which do you prefer? Why?
3月5日
Some people think that schools should assign projects and other work for students to complete over vacation, before the beginning of the school year. Others think that schoolwork should only be assigned during the actual academic year.
Which opinion do you agree with?
3月6日
Some people choose a profession that will allow them to work independently. Others choose a profession that will allow them to work as part of a group. Given a choice, which kind of profession do you prefer and why?
3月12日
Some people prefer to record their experiences—for example, by writing diaries, by keeping a journal or by taking pictures. Other people prefer not to keep such records. Which way do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
3月13日
北美（2012.07.06NA / 2013.10.27 / 2017.09.30NA / 2021.11.20上午）
When people acquire a new electronic device, such as a camera or a computer, they may be unsure of how it works. Some people prefer to read the directions to understand how it works. Other people prefer to experiment with the device, to try to figure it out on their own. Which do you prefer and why?
3月16日（2020.3.7 NA）
Suppose your sociology professor has asked all students in you class to do a final project - making a presentation. There are two ways:
1) To make the presentation in class;
2) To record the presentation as a video file in advance and show the video in class later;
Which way do you think would be better and why?
3月25日
北美
Imagine you have one week to spend visiting a country you have never been to before. You want to learn all you can about the country and its people while there. You are trying to decide whether to spend the whole time in one major city or to briefly visit several different places during the week. Which option do you think would be better in order to learn about the country? Explain why.
3月26日
上午
When people acquire a new electronic device, such as a camera or a computer, they may be unsure of how it works. Some people prefer to read the directions to understand how it works. Other people prefer to experiment with the device, to try to figure it out on their own. Which do you prefer and why?
下午
Some students think that they can learn more in early morning classes. Other students think that they can learn more in afternoon classes. What is your opinion and why? Use specific reasons and details to explain your opinion.
4月3日
Some people believe that businesses should be required to spend a certain amount of their profits on social programs that benefit the public and the communities where they operate. Others believe that businesses should be able to decide for themselves how to spend their profits. Which point of view do you agree with?
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
4月6日
Imagine you have been offered two jobs. One job pays a very high salary but requires you to work very long hours and weekends. The other job pays a lower salary but does not require you to work outside of regular business hours. Which job would you choose? Explain why.
4月9日
When you are choosing a career, which of the following do you think would be more important to you: more money or more personal satisfaction? Explain why.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
北美（2012.10.19 NA / 2013.03.03 / 2016.07.03）
While meeting their friends, some people prefer to answer a phone or send a text message in the middle of the conversation. Do you think this behavior is polite or not? Why? Use specific reasons and details to support your answer.
4月20日（2018.5.26 / 2018.11.17）
Your university plans to allow people from the local community to attend classes for free, but they will not receive a grade in the course or feedback on assignments. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not?
Include specific examples and details in your response.
4月23日
上午（2007.01.14 / 2007.01.13 NA / 2022.01.08 NA）
Some cities have policies that encourage preservation of older buildings. Other cities have policies that encourage the replacement of older buildings with new ones. Which approach do you think is better and why? You may use specific examples and details.
下午（2013.11.16 NA / 2022.02.19下午）
When going on a vacation, some people prefer to go camping outside in a tent at night. Others prefer to stay in a hotel at night. Which way do you prefer?
Use specific reasons to support your answer.
北美（2011.12.09 NA / 2014.12.27 / 2019.03.09 / 2021.08.21上午/ 2021.02.27 NA）
Some people feel an emotional attachment to old items from the past, such as childhood toys and school projects, and prefer to keep them as long as possible. Others don't feel such an attachment and so don't keep them.
Which do you prefer? Explain why.
4月30日
Some people prefer to read paper books; Others prefer to read electronic books on their computers or other electronic readers. Which do you prefer?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your choice.
5月4日
Some university students participate in clubs or activities in addition to doing schoolwork. Other students spend most of their time doing schoolwork and do not participate in extra activities. Which do you think is better and why?
5月14日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Students should always be allowed to make video recordings of their professors’ lectures.
Use specific reasons to support your answer.
5月18日
Some people believe that doing homework is not helpful for younger children and that it should be given to older students only. Others believe that homework should be assigned to children of all ages. Which point of view do you agree with and why?
5月21日
上午
Some people believe that participating risk-taking activities such as rock-climbing and skydiving requires a lot of bravery; while other people believe that participating risk-taking activities needs no bravery and is just foolish.
Which opinion do you support and why?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
下午
In modern life, most friends stay in touch with each other by texting. Some people tend to answer texts from their friends right away, while others may not respond to them for a while. Do you think it is important for friends to respond promptly to each other's texts? Explain why or why not.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
5月25日
Because most students have their own laptops, your university is considering closing the campus computer lab, where students use university-owned computers.
Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why or why not.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
5月29日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is generally beneficial for boys and girls to attend separate schools.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
6月4日
上午
Some people prefer to borrow money from friends to make a big purchase. Other people prefer to wait until they have saved enough money to make a big purchase. Which way do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
下午（韩国）
Many college students do part-time jobs. Some students prefer to have classes during the day and work in the evenings or on weekends. Others students prefer to have classes in the evenings or on the weekends and work during the day.
Which way do you think would be better for college students and why?
6月11日
When people travel, some people enjoy visiting places they have never been to before. Other people prefer to return to places they have already visited. Which do you prefer? Explain why.
6月15日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Celebrities have the responsibility to use their popularity and money to help others.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
6月25日
上午
Some people read or watch the news every day. Other people prefer not to follow news stories regularly. Which do you prefer and why?
Use details and examples in your explanation.
下午
Some people believe that children should study in classrooms only. Others believe that it is also an essential part of children's education to go outside for field trips such as visiting a zoo, museum or park to study.
Which opinion do you support and why?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
北美
Some people prefer to do team sports. Others prefer to do individual sports.
Which do you prefer and why? Include details and examples in your explanation.
6月26日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
To be successful in business, a person should be outgoing and friendly.
Use specific reasons to support your answer.
7月3日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Parents should control the access their children have to social media.
Use specific reasons to support your answer.
7月6日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is generally beneficial for boys and girls to attend separate schools.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
7月9日
上午
When they encounter a difficult situation and have to make a decision, some people prefer to ask older people like their parents, grandparents for advice. While others prefer to ask their peers of the same or similar age for advice.
What way do you prefer and why?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
下午
Some parents do not give their young children electronic devices because they believe such devices could harm the children's social development.
Do you agree with this viewpoint? Explain why or why not.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
北美
Some students prefer to read science books in their spare time; while other students prefer to read historical books in their spare time.
Which kind of books do you prefer to read in your spare time and why?
Use reasons and details in your explanation.
7月23日
上午
Do you think government should spend money saving the endangered animals or the money has to come from private sources?
下午
In the company, it is better to finish a project completely and then do another project than do two or more projects at the same time.
Do you agree with this viewpoint? Explain why or why not.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
7月30日
上午
Some professors don't allow students to go to talk to them during office hours. Instead, they ask students to send emails. Do you think this is good, or not? Why?
下午
It is better for people to be self- sufficient rather than depend on others.
Do you agree with this viewpoint? Explain why or why not.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.
7月31日
Some people think it is important to wear clothes that are in fashion. Others do not think that wearing fashionable clothes is important.
Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
8月21日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
People's social skills have declined as their use of technology has increased.
Explain why. Use specific details and examples in your response.
8月27日
上午（2013.2.15NA / 2021.12.11上午）
Some people make it a priority to exercise or go to the gym each day. Others exercise or go to the gym only if they have free time. Which do you think is better? Explain why.
下午（2009.05.15NA / 2010.07.10 / 2021.06.19）
Some people like to work on several tasks or projects at the same time. Others prefer to work on one task or project at a time. Which way of working do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
8月28日（2017.03.04）
Imagine that you need to find housing next semester and have found two possible apartments. The first apartment is within walking distance to campus, but the rent is a little expensive. The second apartment is farther away from campus, but the rent is more affordable. Which apartment do you think is better?
Explain why. Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
9月4日
Some teachers have an informal style and treat their students almost like friends. Other teachers have a more formal style and keep a professional distance from students. Which teaching style do you think is better for students' learning?
Explain why. Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
9月7日
Your university is planning to require all first-year students to take a class in which they would learn how to use the resources available at the university library and apply those skills in writing a long research paper. Do you think this is a good idea?
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
9月17日
上午
Some people prefer to shop regularly at a store that is close and convenient to them, even though it might be expensive. Others prefer to shop regularly at a store with the lowest prices, even if it is far away. Which do you prefer?
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
下午
Some people believe that teaching children good manners is entirely the responsibility of families. Others believe that schools should also spend time teaching young children good manners and politeness. Which view do you agree with?
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
北美（2014.1.17NA / 2021.10.16下午）
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is more important today than it was in the past to receive university education.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
9月18日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important that schools teach children how to use computers when they begin primary school.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
9月21日
上午
When watching movies and television shows with friends and family, some people prefer that that everyone remain quiet until the end. Other people enjoy talking and sharing opinions during the movies and shows. Which one do you prefer and why?
Use details and examples in your response.
下午
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
You should not try to help your friends with their problems unless they ask for your help.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
9月24日
上午
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
To truly understand a country, it is necessary to learn one of its major languages.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
下午
Your university currently requires all students to take one humanities course in a subject such as literature or philosophy in order to graduate. However, some students majoring in subjects such as math and science think that these humanities courses are not relevant to their field of study, and they should therefore not be required to take them. Do you agree with these students? Explain why or why not.
9月25日
Imagine that you need to find housing next semester and have found two possible apartments. The first apartment is within walking distance to campus, but the rent is a little expensive. The second apartment is farther away from campus, but the rent is more affordable. Which apartment do you think is better？Explain why.
10月9日
Many universities require all first-year students, regardless of their field of study, to take a writing or composition course in which they write several essays on a variety of topics. Do you think this is a good idea?
Explain why or why not. Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
10月15日
When making a purchase, some buyers prefer to negotiate the seller's price. Other buyers prefer to buy a product at the buyer’s fixed price. As a buyer, which way do you prefer and why? Use specific reasons to support your answer.
北美
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is better for people to be self-sufficient rather than depend on others.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
10月16日
台湾
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Class assignments that are handed in after the deadline should always receive lower grades.
Use specific examples and details to support your opinion.
10月19日
The Student Association has decided to reduce the number of student clubs they sponsor. Some members want to drop the Hiking Club.Other members prefer to drop the Speech and Debate Club.
Which club do you think should be dropped? Explain why.
10月22日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Young people today are less outgoing and socially active than young people were in the past.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
北美
Some people believe that it's better to have others around when one is working. Other people believe that it's better to work alone without others around. Which view do you agree with? Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
10月29日
上午
The government of your city is going to enact a new law to require people who use cell phones while walking across a street or an intersection to pay a fine. Do you think this is a good idea?
Why or why not? Include reasons and details to support your response.
下午
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is more difficult to be a good parent today than in the past.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
10月30日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Students should always be allowed to make video recordings of their professors’ lectures.
Use specific reasons to support your answer.
11月2日
Some professors are choosing to eliminate their office hours and instead are making themselves available to students only through e-mail. Do you agree with this policy? Explain why or why not, using specific examples and details.
11月5日
Your university plans to open a new café on campus. Some students think the café should be designed as a quiet area where students can read and study. Other student think the café should be designed as a place for students to talk with friends and watch television on large screens. Which proposal do you support, and why?
Use details and examples in your response.
北美
Some people believe robots will replace humans for many types of work in the future. Others believe that robots will never be smarter or more useful than humans.
Which do you believe and why?
11月12日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
When applying for jobs, people should not include a photo of themselves on their résumé or job application.
Use specific reasons and details to support your opinion.
北美
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Students should visit some museums, like science museums, art museums and history museums.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
11月16日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is important to learn about the history of your ancestors.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
11月19日
上午
A large corporation wants to hire a new leader to run the business. It is considering two highly qualified candidates who have different approaches to decision making for the job. The first person has a reputation for acting quickly and not always consulting with others before making decisions. The second person is known for sometimes delaying decisions in order to consider other people’s opinions.
Who do you think would make a better leader? Explain why, using details and examples.
下午
Your city is considering a proposal to require car owners to pay an additional fee if they drive cars that do not meet environmental standards set by the city for air pollution. Do you think this is a good idea? Explain why or why not.
Support your opinion with specific details and examples.
11月20日
Some people prefer to make plans with friends for social activities far in advance; others prefer to be more spontaneous, and make plans with friends on the same day they would like to see them. Which do you prefer? Explain why.
11月27日
Previous generations spent time playing board games or card games with family and friends. Nowadays, many young people prefer to play games on their computers and phones. Which do you think is better and why?
Use details and examples in your response.
12月3日
Many universities require all first-year students, regardless of their field of study, to take a writing or composition course in which they write several essays on a variety of topics. Do you think this is a good idea?Explain why or why not.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
12月4日
In modern life, most friends stay in touch with each other by texting. Some people tend to answer texts from their friends right away, while others may not respond to them for a while. Do you think it is important for friends to respond promptly to each other's texts? Explain why or why not.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
12月7日
Your university is organizing a series of guest lectures. Some people think that speakers with controversial opinions should not be invited to speak at the university. Others believe that the university should feature a variety of speakers, regardless of their opinions. Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why or why not.
Use details and examples to explain your opinion.
12月10日
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is more difficult to be a good parent today than in the past.
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
12月11日
Some people prefer to read or watch daily news or stories. Other people prefer not to follow news or stories regularly. Which would you prefer and why?
Use details and examples in your explanation.
12月17日
上午
Some people think that it is important to be popular (well-liked by many people) in life, while others think that life has other purposes.
Which view do you agree with? Explain why.
下午
When watching a sporting event or other type of athletic competition, many people prefer to be in the audience where the event takes place such as a stadium or playing field. Other people prefer to view such events on a television or computer screen. Which do you prefer? Use details and examples to explain your choice.
北美（2006.3.3北美）
Because of computers, telephones and other technologies, it is now possible for many people to work at home. Some people prefer working at home; while others would rather work in a company's office. Which way do you prefer and why?
Use specific reasons and examples to explain your answer.
12月21日
Some people believe governments should invest money in programs designed to save and protect endangered species of animals. Others believe that money for such programs should only come from private sources.
Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why.
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