2021独立口语真题
1.9
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Governments should not provide financial support to artists (such as painters, writers,
musicians), and let them support themselves.
D: a good artist may not be a good salesman; expect reciprocity from the artists
A: financial burden; care more abt the poor and the old.
1.10
(重复 2019 年 6 月 15 日真题)
Some people think that if companies prohibit sending emails to staff on weekend or during other time out of office hours, staff's dissatisfactions with their companies will decrease, others think this will not reduce the overall dissatisfactions among stuff. What do you think and why?
注意结合自己的想法展开。
1.16
Which one of the following do you think is the best way to get to know a city in a limited amount of time when you first visit it?
- touring historic sites；
- going to markets or shops；
- eating in restaurant and spending time in cafes.
注意给出能够细节的例子，比如Japan, Italy, temples, squares, Starbucks, etc.
1.20
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Government should put higher tax on junk food or reduce consumption.
1.30
If you are a leader for a group of 3 to 4 people, which of the following features are the most
important when choosing group members?
- Honesty
- The ability to get along well with others
- The ability to communicate clearly
1.31
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Nowadays, people are more obsessed with buying material things like expensive clothes and cars because people judge each other according to their possessions.
2.27
(2013.1.13 旧题)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to make sure that others know about your strengths and accomplishments; if you are not so, you will be never successful in life.
2.28
Nowadays many job interviewers and employers are looking for various additional sources of information to better understand a job applicant. Which is the best way for the employers to better know the situation of a job applicant?
- Contacting previous employers the job applicant worked for and asking for further
information
- Checking the job applicant's profile on social platforms (such as social networking
websites and social media)
- Letting the job applicant work for the company for a short period of time(1-month) and
then decide whether to hire him permanently
3.6
(2012.9.23 旧题)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? In order to succeed in doing a new
job, the ability to adapt oneself to the new environment is more important than the excellent
knowledge of this job.
3.10
(2013.7.20 旧题复用)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents now spend too much time
on determining the future things of their children; children should be allowed to make their
own choices.
3.13
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Nowadays it is easier to maintain good health than it was in the past.
3.·14
In time of financial crisis, which of the following group of people should be firstly supported
by the government?
- Family with young children
- People who lost jobs recently
- Retired people aged over 70
3.21
Movies are worth watching only when they teach something about real life.
3.27
Which one of the following values is the most important to share with a young child?
- being helpful
- being honest
- being well organized
4.10
Your friend is going to reduce the living expenses. Which of the following way would you
recommend to your friend and why?- Find a roommate that can share the living expenses.
- Buy the new technology products less frequently.
- Shop for less expensive food to cook at home.
4.21
Many students starting university must choose a major (main field of study at university), and
parents of these students often give them advice about which major to choose. Some parents
tell students to choose the major that most interests the students. Other parents tell students
that it is best to choose a major that will lead to a job with a high salary, even if that major
may not be the one that most interests the students. Which approach do you believe is better
and why?
4.24
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Getting advice from friends who are older than you is more valuable than getting advice from
friends your same age.
4.25
(2008.11.8 旧题复用)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Scientists are not responsible for the negative impacts of their discoveries.
5.8
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
It is better to travel abroad to visit different countries when you are younger rather than when
you are older.
5.15
Many students starting university must choose a major (main field of study at university), and
parents of these students often give them advice about which major to choose. Some parents
tell students to choose the major that most interests the students. Other parents tell students
that it is best to choose a major that will lead to a job with a high salary, even if that major
may not be the one that most interests the students. Which approach do you believe is better
and why?
5.22
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Improving schools is the most important factor for the successful development of a country.
5.26
Some charitable organizations (groups that help people in need) allow people who give
money to charity to choose how their donations will be used. (For example, people can decide
whether their donated money is spent directly on goods and services for people in need or on advertising by the charity.) If you were to give money to charity, would you prefer to
choose how your donation is going to be used, or do you think it is more effective to leave
that decision to the organization? Why?
6.5
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to use your own knowledge
and experience to solve problems than to ask other people for advice.
6.9
E-mail has become the most used method of communication in workplaces. Employees use
it to communicate with one another and their superiors, or the people who manage their
work. But there are employees who are suggesting that workers should spend more time
talking to one another in person or on the telephone instead. Which view do you agree with?
Why?
6.19
2010.03.06 旧题复用：
Do you agree or disagree with the following statements? In order to solve the problem in the
present and future, it is necessary to understand the past.
6.20
(2016.11.13)
Some teachers are just lecturing(speaking) on the class and students only take notes; some
other teachers make their class time on discussion and projection and students sharing their
ideas with their classmates. Which one do you prefer?
6.26
Which of these values should be shared by children (5-10 years old) most, and why?
a. being honest
b. being helpful to others
c. being well-organized
Some students prefer to choose smaller classes with fewer students (professors can know
each student's name)，while others prefer taking bigger classes with lots of students. Which
do you prefer and why?
7.3
If you go travelling to a city for the first time, but you only have a limited amount of time,
which place you will choose?
a. touring the historic sites
b. going shopping on some markets
c. going to the restaurants or café
7.4Do you agree or disagree with the statement: students nowadays are more interested in
politics than in the past.
7.10
Imagine that you have been given the opportunity to advise the government of a city or
region(area) that you are familiar with to spend more money on ONE thing to benefit the city
or region. Which one of these do you believe would be the most beneficial for the city ore
region? Why?
- Providing more affordable housing
- Reducing air and water pollution
- Attracting new businesses to the city or region
7.11
Sometimes people wish to be more confident-for example, they may want to express their
opinions more frequently in meetings at work, or they want to contribute more to class
discussions at school. which one do you think would best help to increase confidence in these
types of work or school situations? why?
- spending more time preparing for class discussions at school or meetings at work
- learning and practicing techniques that can help improve confidence
- finding a more experienced person who can give advice about how to handle these
situations.
7.14
2015.07.12 旧题
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
These days, children spend more time on doing homework or participating in organized
activities related to school or sports. However, they should be given more time to do whatever
they want.
8.21
(2020.12.12 旧题复用)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
The most important problems affecting society could be solved probably during your life time.
8.22
(2019.07.07 旧题复用)
Which one of the following values is the most important to share with a young child (ages 5
to 10)? Why?
A Being helpful to others
B Being honest
C Being well-organized
Use specific examples and evidences to support your answer.
8.28(2020.11.22 旧题复用)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Children should spend most of their time studying or playing; they should not be required to
help the family with household chores, such as cooking and cleaning.
8.29
(2019.06.29 旧题复用)
Teachers at a high school think that some of their students are bored or uninterested in
learning. In your view, which ONE of these actions that teachers can take will be most effective
in increasing high school students' interest in learning? Why?
a. Using technology in their classrooms more often；
b. Asking students to work more often in groups or teams instead of working alone；
c. Explaining how the lessons they teach in the classroom have a connection to events in
the world outside the classroom
9.4
Some teachers believe that it is good for students to use digital devices (such as computers,
smart phones or tablets) to do their schoolwork at school. Other teachers believe that
students shouldn't be allowed to use digital devices at school. Which opinion do you support
and why?
9.5
(2021.05.22 旧题复用)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Improving schools is the most
important factor for the successful development of a country?
9.11
(2021.6.20 2016.11.13 旧题复用)
Do you agree or disagree with the following view?
In many places, it has been typical for teachers of high school students (ages 14-18) to lecture
or lead a discussion while the students listen and take notes for most of the school day.
However, this is not an effective way to prepare students for careers in the modern workplace.
A better way to do that is for teachers to spend most of the school day on student-led
discussions (in which students frequently present their ideas and discuss them with the class)
and project-based activities (in which students do their own research and work together while
the teacher is available to help them as needed).
At many universities, the administration provides help to new students who may be unfamiliar
with university life. If you were a new student who wanted to learn how best to succeed at
your school and adjust to university life, which ONE of the following activities do you think
would be most useful to you? Why?
－Attending a one-week orientation or introductory program on the university campus,
during which you would live on the campus and participate in activities there before your
classes began－Meeting regularly during your first year with a student in your major field of study who has
attended the university for several years.
9.18
Some people believe that there are so many different news stories about current events
nowadays that it is helpful to take a break from reading or listening to the news. As a result,
they stop reading or listening to the news for days or weeks at a time. In your view, is it
beneficial to stop reading or listening to the news for a period of a few days or weeks? Why
or why not?（重复 2020.11.1 线下原题）
9.19
Traditions are defined as customary or established ways of doing things in a family,
community, or culture. Some people believe that it is important to follow traditions even when
those traditions conflict with or are quite different from their own individual preferences.
Other people believe that individual preferences are more important than traditions. Which
view do you agree with, and why?
9.25
(2017.09.16 旧题)
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Children nowadays rely too much on technology, such as computers, smartphones, and video
games, for fun and entertainment; playing with simpler toys or playing outside with friends
would be better for children's development.
10.9
Imagine you are working on a group project with two coworkers, and the deadline
(the time that the project should be submitted) is approaching. The project looks
good but could be improved if you all work on it more; however, this would mean
that you miss the deadline.
One of your coworkers suggests submitting the project in its current condition to
meet the deadline, while your other coworker thinks it is better to wait and submit
the project after the deadline so that it is perfect.
Which approach is better in your opinion: meeting deadlines even if a project is not
yet perfect or submitting a project after a deadline so that it is perfect? Why?
10.13
During big event, such as wedding or graduation, some people prefer to record
videos and take pictures a lot while others decide to record few or no videos and take
few or no picture. Which one do you prefer?
10.16
原题复用：2019-12-01
Sometimes you are required to meet with another person to provide feedback about
that person's work (for example, when you must give your opinions about a classmate's work on an assignment or your thoughts about a coworker's contribution
to a project) when you have both positive and negative feedback to give about a
person's work, do you believe it is more effective to give the positive comments first
or the negative comments first? Why?
10.23
Do you agree or disagree with the statement: It is better to take risks and explore new
things when you are older rather than when you are younger.
10.30
A university has recognized that some of its first-year students arrive with poor study
skills. Some people at the university believe the best way to address the situation is
to require all first-year students to take a course on good study habits. Others believe
that this should not be a requirement. Which view do you agree with, and why?
11.6
Some people believe that it is an important part of a child's education to go on field
trips (for example, to museums). Others think that a child's time is better spent
learning in a classroom at school. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons
and examples to support your answer.
11.13
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
The best way for parents to teach their children about responsibility is to have the
children care for an animal.
11.14
Some people believe that friendships become stronger when friends enjoy good
times together. Others believe that friendships become stronger when friends talk
about their problems with each other and support each other. Which of these two
approaches do you feel is most useful in helping make a friendship stronger?
11.17
Foods and drinks that contain high levels of sugar, salt, or fats have harmful health
effects when consumed in great quantities. Some people believe that governments
should make these unhealthy foods and drinks more expensive by taxing them. The
tax (money paid to the government) would discourage consumption of unhealthy
foods and drinks and raise money for future health-care costs. Other people believe
that consumers buying foods and drinks should not pay any additional tax, even if
the foods or drinks are unhealthy. Which viewpoint do you agree with, and why?
11.20
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better for older people to take risks and explore new things than younger people.
11.21
Traditions are defined as customary or established ways of doing things in a family,
community, or culture. Some people believe that it is important to follow traditions
even when those traditions conflict with or are quite different from their own
individual preferences. Other people believe that individual preferences are more
important than traditions. Which view do you agree with, and why?
11.27
A university recognized freshmen have poor study skills in its university. Some in the
university believe the best way to address this is to ask all first-year students to have
to course on study skills. Others don't agree with this requirement. What is your
opinion?
11.28
Before hiring a new employee, employers usually interview job applicants and ask
them questions. Employers also consider various additional sources of information to
see whether the person they hire will be a good match with the job advertised. and
with their company. In your opinion, which of the following ways of obtaining
additional information is best for employers to use?
a. Contacting previous employers an applicant worked for and asking them about the
applicant
b. Checking an applicant's online profile on different social platforms (online websites
used for social networking and chatting)
c. Letting an applicant work for the company for a short period of time (1 month) to
see if the applicant is a good match and then deciding whether to employ the
applicant permanently
12.4
Some people believe that friendships become stronger when friends enjoy good
times together. Others believe that friendships become stronger when friends talk
about their problems with each other and support each other. Which of these two
approaches do you feel is most useful in helping make a friendship stronger? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
12.11
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The best way for parents to
teach their children about responsibility is to have the children care for an animal.
12.18
Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Competition among friends usually has a negative impact on friendship.
12.19
Because the use of technology such as computers in classrooms for young students
(aged 6-12) has led to many improvements in learning, some people hold the view
that there should be no limit on the number of hours that young students spend
using technology during the school day.
Others believe that too much time spent using technology during the school day is
harmful for young students and that their use of technology should therefore be
limited to one hour or less per day.
Which view do you support? Why?
12.22
(旧题复用 2021.9.18)
Some universities have student leaders who are chosen by other students to perform
important duties at the school (for example, meeting with school administrators to
discuss problems at the school). If your university required you to choose student
leaders, which ONE of the following do you believe is the best way for you to inform
yourself about whom to choose?
a. Reading articles in the school newspaper about the views of each person who
wants to be a student leader
b. Listening to what each person who wants to be a student leader says about
important issues (for example, in speeches or interviews)
c. Getting recommendations from the teachers of each person who wants to be a
student leader
