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【人物类】people  

1. What characteristics do you think a good teacher should have?

（06. 3.3; 07. 11.3考题）

Sample answer：
In my view, a good teacher should have different characteristics.
First, a good teacher should be faithful and dedicated to the job. If a teacher is faithful to the job, then s/he never cheats and will be impartial（偏向） and students will respect such a teacher. If a teacher is dedicated towards his/her work, then s/he will teach with his/her heart.

Another most important characteristic of a good teacher is patience.
Teachers should never lose their patience in class when students ask questions repeatedly. A teacher should explain each and every aspect of the topic in the easiest way.
Most of all, a good teacher should update his/her knowledge ‘cause further learning can make a good teacher re-discover the beauty of the teaching profession.

2. What are important characteristics you look for in friends?

（06. 5.12;  06. 6.24; 07.1.27考题）

Sample answer：

I think what makes a good friend is someone who is honest, supportive, and has a good sense of humor.

To begin with, I just look for someone who's honest to me because honesty is the foundation for building friendship. I don’t feel like being with someone who tells stories behind my back, but those who tell the truth, even if  it hurts sometimes.

Also, it is a well known saying that "A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED." I just think that a good friend should stand by me in sunshine and in shade.

Finally, I’d love to spend more time with someone who can make me laugh and is fun to be around. You know, laughter has lots of benefits like reducing stress and increasing health.

So honesty, being supportive and having a sense of humor are the characteristics that I look for in friends.

3. Describe a person that influenced you most.

（06. 5.26; 06. 3. 17；06.10.22考题；与06.5.26类似）

Sample answer：
The person that really influenced me most was Ms. Xing--my college teacher who taught us English literature.

Her class was quite different from the other teachers. In her class we were not expected to sit there and listen. We had to get more involved in the class activities, like discussions, comments or debates sometimes. Our creativity and imagination were developed enormously through the active participation.

On the other hand, she let us think more about life by sharing her experiences and more importantly, she taught me how to live on my own. So that's why I was greatly influenced. Not only did she give me knowledge, but also she gave me courage and confidence as well.

【物品类】 objects

4. Describe a book that you think is the most useful and explain why it is the most useful. Include reasons and examples to support your response.

（05. 11.19考题）

Sample answer：
The book that I think is the most useful is OG, Official Guide for new TOEFL. I'm a book lover and have lots and lots of collections.

But OG is of the greatest use ‘cause I'm taking TOEFL Test, which is a must for a student who is gonna finish his or her overseas study in America. Not only does it give the brief introduction of the test, but it also provides test candidates with practical tips.

On the other hand, some basics of English language are offered following the main parts, which is very helpful for those who don't have a good command of English. Most of all, it helps me get well prepared for TOEFL iBT and improve my performance on the four skills as well. This definitely leads to the academic success in my future study. That's why I think OG is the most useful book for me.

5. Which do you like to read, magazines, novels or poems? And why?

（06. 2.3;  06. 10.28;  07. 1.6考题）

Sample answer：
I prefer magazines to fictions or poems, especially monthly magazines ‘cause they are like colorful flowers in a garden. They are good in some way and fill current trends and demands in different ways.

My definition of a good magazine is one that doesn't just stick to the same writers and trends. The presentation, theme, and subjects should vary to grab the interest of readers. And a magazine should be a place where new writers can blossom.

I would like to see more magazine stories and features on the new generation of writers and I hope to read more about new trends and new ideas. I read five or six magazines per month and I buy two magazines regularly--fashion and beauty magazines, ‘cause they are worth reading for their entertainment news and fashion and beauty tips.

Sometimes the personality profiles（个人档案/简介） of successful business icons（这里指“人物”） are also fun to read.

6. Describe the most efficient transportation in your country.

（06. 4.8;  06. 12.15考题）

Sample answer：
The most effective means of transport, I'd say, is bicycle, an indispensable companion of most Chinese even though the private cars are on the rise. Each Chinese family possesses at least one bicycle and it is especially popular among college students.

Compared with cars, bicycle still has some advantages. First, it is very convenient due to its small size. It does not need special parking space and can be parked almost everywhere.

Second, driven by man power, it doesn't need fuel, so it has nothing to do with air pollution and energy crisis.

Third, most people can afford a bicycle, but not a more advanced car. With so many advantages, bicycle will remain to be the most effective means of transport in China in the following years.

7. Describe one of the most important inventions in the last 100 years.

（06. 4.28; 07.3.10考题）

Sample answer：
Some people might think computer is one of the most important inventions in the last century. But I'd say television. Since the invention of TV, human history has started a new page.

First, TV allows people to learn about what's going on in the world. With such information, they are able to get a better understanding of the world they live in.

What's more, TV provides a lot of interesting programs that many people enjoy after a long day's work. Its visual effect makes people feel less stressed and more relaxed.

Most important of all, Television has a great influence on the way people think and talk.

8. If you get a chance to choose a job, what will you do?

（06. 7.29;  06. 11.18; 08.3.2考题）

Sample answer：
If I could freely choose any job, I would choose a job where I could do something constructive and beneficial for ordinary people. Definitely it would be something helping people.

Teaching of course is sort of that kind of job-- if you do it properly you can certainly help people. Traditionally in China teachers have been very respected; we have a saying a teacher for a day is a father for life.

Nowadays, attitudes are changing, and perhaps people are more realistic. But my dream isn't changing. I wouldn't be helping them materially but I could give them a lot of pleasure and lighten their days.

I love teaching and I want it to be my whole life's career ‘cause I feel I really am contributing something to people's lives, to help them.

9． Describe the most important letter or essay you've ever written. (Talk about an composition that is important to you, ex: essay, poem, letter, and explain the reasons.)

（07. 3.23; 08.5.17考题）

Sample answer：
The most important letter that I can remember was a letter applying for a job. I had seen this job advertised in a local newspaper, the evening editon. It suited me very much and I was immediately attracted to it.

It said to apply in writing, giving details of your experience, your education and when you were available，and you had to give the names and contacts of two references. I was qualified for the job and eager to get it.

When I was finished writing I was pretty satisfied and a little pleased, posted it off to the address given and waited! Thankfully, before I sweated too much, I got a letter after a couple of days, saying they wanted me to come in for interview. I was very pleased to go for the interview and got the job, my first job!

【地方类】places

10. Where do you like to go when you are with friends? And why?

（06. 1.14;  06. 2.11考题）

Sample answer：
When I'm with friends, I like to go to the restaurant. We would head for some exotic (异国情调的，外国的)restaurant where we would choose our favorite dishes. And also, it should be one of the restaurants where the waitresses do not talk too much or disturb you.

I would like to find a secluded（隐蔽的，角落里的） table just for 3 or 4, perhaps with a panoramic view（全景） over a river or the lights of the city. We would have some very mellow(醇香的), warming red wine in sparkling glasses twinkling in the candlelight, the hues（色调） and aroma（香味） filling our senses.

We would eat slowly and carelessly for the joy of sharing and of being together. Our senses heightened, breathing deeply to the point of silent sighs, we would enjoy an endless evening there. That's the right place where I don't want to end our gathering.

11. Describe a public area that you visit frequently. Please state why you visit it frequently and include specific examples and details in your explanation.

（06. 1.21;  06. 11.17考题）

Sample answer：
I usually go to Beihai Park when I have the time and opportunity. I can go for a stroll in the park to relax. The park has some trees, and interesting and winding paths, where I can wander listlessly and contemplate my own thoughts or admire the various stages of nature.

Sometimes I just like to feel the breeze on my face and savour（尽情享受） its coolness. It gives me a sense of freedom. It also has a lake on which I can go boating. I often go to the park with my friends on weekends. And we'll have a picnic if we stay there for the whole day.

12. Describe a school you’ve ever attended.

（06. 9.23考题）

Sample answer：
The school I'd like to talk about is Beijing New Oriental School where I took my TOEFL course.

What I like about the school is that I can meet almost the best teachers in the country. They are so talented, eloquent（有口才的）, knowledgeable and humorous that I don't feel any bored in class.

A 2.5 -hour class passes very quickly. One more good thing about the school is that I can meet people from different parts of the country and make friends with them.

We have a lot in common, sharing the same passion, the same stage, even the same learning difficulties which we encounter（遇到） and then discuss and finally work out together. Living on campus offers us much time to communicate and to share experiences.

Actually there's a lot to say about my school, but the points above are what I mainly want to cover.

13. Describe your favorite room either of your own house or in other places and explain why.

（07. 1.13; 07.9.12; 08.4.27考题）

Sample answer：
My favorite room is the living room. I like lots of open space and a sense of expansiveness, of freedom（宽敞和自由的感觉）. Also, it's a place where I can look around and not feel agitated（不安的） or confined（受限制的）.

All different but natural colors have a such lovely warm effect that I would never get tired of it. Everything is in harmony--- large digital TV on the wall, glass-made tea table, beautiful plants, couch and sofa, a good book, a good wine.

It gives me a sense of satisfaction and away from hurly burly（喧嚣）. It is at times a place to contemplate and at times a place to share with friends.

In a word, it is graceful, refined, comfortable and restful .

14. Describe a place you have never been to but like to go someday.

（07. 1.19考题；与2008. 2. 2 类似）

Sample answer：
A place that I have always wanted to go but have never been to is America. Perhaps it's a bit corny, but as far as I'm concerned, America is a country, which is vast and open, a sort of freedom. It's also a place where if you work hard you will be successful.

The second reason for me to go there is that I would like to visit some natural places like Grand Canyon, and Niagara Falls and some cities like NY, LA, SF, and Miami, where there is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

But most important of all, I would get my Master's in a different country if I had a chance. That country would be America, which has the most prestigious universities worldwide. Hence I can get the finest education. I guess that would be the biggest attraction for me, to discover myself in a different world and be successful.

15.Describe a place for a trip.

（07. 8.11考题; 与2007. 1.19，2008. 2. 2 类似 ）

Sample answer：
I would go to New Zealand for a trip if I had a chance. It's a lovely country, made up two islands. It is very lush（青葱的） and green because it rains a lot there.

I would do a lot of different things and one thing I would definitely do is to swim with the dolphins. One of my friends ever did it, which she said was very interesting.

At first, she was only brave enough to pat them and then she got braver and held on to one's fin while it took her for a swim. They moved very quickly and gracefully through the water and it was fascinating（棒极了）.

So the place for a trip would be New Zealand!

【事件类】events

16．Describe the most important decision that you've made in your life. Include reasons and examples to support your response.

（05. 12.2;  07. 10.17考题）

Sample answer：
A particularly significant decision I've made in my life was that I came to work and live in Beijing.

I had just finished my contract on a very decent job and I suppose I wanted freedom, or at least a long break. So I decided to come to Beijing even though I knew it is a challenging and demanding（要求苛刻的） city. But I still thought life was wonderful and the world was big.

Besides, I was always a bit tempestuous（心潮澎湃的） and I liked to do things on the spur（鞭策） of the moment.

Arriving in a new city was exhilarating. Just walking out of the station with a suitcase and two bags and with a dream of doing something for the Olympic Games, I felt I had arrived and I felt life was mine and I could make of it what I wanted.

That summer, I realized again and saw clearer that life never ought to be boring, but on the contrary is full of adventure and challenge and is exciting, too.

17. Describe a social or political celebration event in your culture.

（05. 12.17; 2006. 2. 11考题, 2008. 2. 16考题）

Sample answer：
A type of social event celebrated in my culture is the flag-raising ceremony on National Day. Oceans of（表示“许多”） people from all across the country come to Beijing the day before.

They are very excited to see the ceremony with their own eyes instead of on TV. Some even have been planting this dream in their mind for years. They arrive around 6:00 early in the morning, waiting for the special moment.

I guess they are all overwhelmed（震撼的） and thrilled（激动） by the wonderful scene at the time. On the other hand, the view of the honor guard parade is fantastic, the guards all wearing the green military uniform and marching to Tianmen Square with a high spirit.

Each birthday celebration of the great country always begin with such a solemn（庄严的） flag-raising ceremony, which strengthens the unity and motivation of its people.

18.Describe an enjoyable event in your childhood.

（06. 9.23; 06.11.21; 06. 12.1考题）

Sample answer：
An enjoyable event that took place in my childhood was when I first got my first dog-- Gus. I was ten and had been pestering（纠缠） my parents for a dog for years.

One day I came home from school, my parents said they had a surprise for me and it was waiting for me in my room. I ran up to my room and threw open the door. I found a tiny puppy with a red bow around his neck at the foot of my bed. He was fast asleep.

And for the rest of his life, he slept on the exact same spot at the end of my bed every night. That was a great happy event in my childhood.

【其  他】others

19. What do you do in your spare time?

（05. 12.3;  07. 7.14考题; 与07.8.17类似）

Sample answer：
I'm kind of indoor type, so most often I read. I'm interested in reading all kinds of books and newspaper or magazine articles, especially those on current issues. I just want to keep myself informed of what's going on in the world.

Now I spend most of my spare time reading on the Internet by browsing the screen. It's fast though it might do harm to my eyes. It's just fast and I can read fast.

I also watch TV, especially the NBA game ‘cause I'm a big basketball fan, even though I'm not very good at playing basketball myself. I love to watch and I will get excited and overjoyed whenever I see Yaoming do a nice shot.

20. If you unexpectedly received a large amount of money, what would you do with it? Would you spend on practical things or simply for fun?

（06. 11.18; 08.3.2考题）

Sample answer：
If I got a lot of money, the first thing I would like to do is to go for overseas study. I have always wanted to finish my university in a different country. When I was in junior high, one of my classmates got a chance to go to the USA.

At that time there were not many families who could afford their children to do that. To me, it was also a dream, and the dream has been planting in my mind until today. Therefore, I would definitely do this first if I had enough money.

Then, I would give the rest of my money to my parents so that they could live a better and easier life. These two things above are what I really would like to do if I had a lot of money.

【教育类】 education

21. Do you think the high school should teach music and art as other basic science? Include details and examples to support your opinion.

（05. 12.2; 07.10.17考题）