7月19日托福考情预测来了！考前冲刺圈重点

1.  Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a  post responding to the professor's question. In your response, you should

    Express and support your opinion.

    Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Dr. Achebe

In our upcoming lesson, we will explore the evolution of public health and its impact on the well-being of individuals. Considering the significant progress we’ve made in healthcare and nutrition, as well as the ongoing challenges such as sedentary lifestyles and stress, I’d like you to reflect on the following question: do you believe that people are generally healthier now than they were in the past? Why or why not?

Paul

I  believe  that  people  are  generally  healthier  today  than  they  were  in  the  past,  and the advancements  in  medical  care  play  a  significant  role  in  longer  life  expectancy.  With  the development of new drugs and treatments, we’re able to combat illnesses that were once fatal, such as various forms of cancer and heart diseases.

Claire

While   it’s   true  that  we’ve   made   incredible   strides   in   healthcare   and   nutrition,   the lifestyle-related health issues we face today were less common in the past. It’s not just about medical advancements; it’s about how we live our lives day to day. The quality of life is being compromised by our poor eating and exercise habits.

2.  Your  professor is teaching a class on self-care. Write a post responding to the professor's question. In your response, you should

    Express and support your opinion.

    Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Professor Diaz

This week we talked about how important taking time off from work or school is for people’s well-being. Some people believe they get the most benefit when that time off is structured: that is it involves planning in advance about what will be accomplished on that day. Others believe it is better to enjoy the day with no plan for how to spend it. In this discussion post, please indicate which of those approaches to spending time off from work on school you prefer and why?

Claire

I find it beneficial to do some advance planning for my free time. I live far away from my family so when l am getting ready to visit them during a school holiday always plan my time off  from  school  very  carefully.  That  way  l   have  enough  time  to  visit  with  each  family member.

Paul

Personally,  I  prefer  not to  make  any  plans for  my free time.  I go to  school, and  l  have a part-time job each week. I make a schedule to be sure I can complete both my work and studies. So when l have time off from work and school, I just want to relax with no plan.

3.  Your   professor   is   teaching   a   education.   Write   a   post   responding   to   the professor's question. In your response, you should

    Express and support your opinion.

   Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Dr. Achebe

Having students work together in small groups on learning activities is a popular alternative to teaching the whole class as one large group. The average age of students in a classroom can, of course, be an important consideration when choosing any teaching approach. I'd like us to consider two age groups: very young students (ages 5-11) and older students (ages 14-18). Which age group do you think would benefit more from working in small groups on learning activities? Why?

Claire

I think young elementary school kids would benefit more from small group activities than high schoolers. Young kids are often more eager to participate and cooperate, whereas teens can be disengaged and distracted during class. Grouping kids when they’re young can teach them social skills and get them excited about learning together. High schoolers may prefer independent work where they can focus without distractions from peers.

Andrew

I think older high school students would benefit more from small group work. Teens tend to be more competitive and motivated to stand out, so working in groups can encourage them to challenge each other intellectually.  From my experience in group projects for class, we pushed  each  other  to  think   deeper  and   produce   better   work   than   we   could   have individually.

4.  Your  professor is teaching a class on business. Write a post responding to the professor's question. In your response, you should

    Express and support your opinion.

    Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Doctor Achebe

Let’s explore the concept of retail and its variations. In the world of retail,there's a unique type where  a  wide  array  of  products  are  housed  under  one  roof.allowing  for  wholesale purchases. This brings us to the idea of super stores. On the other end, we have small stores catering to specific needs. Now, considering these options, which one do you think holds more advantages for people? Would the convenience of super stores outweigh the personal touch of small stores?

Claire

In my opinion, super stores hold an edge over small stores due to their wide-ranging product choices, extended hours, and cost-saving options. As a student juggling classes and activities, the convenience of finding everything under one roof and the potential for bulk discounts make superstores a practical choice. While small stores offer a personal touch, the efficiency and budget-friendly nature of super stores align better with my busy college lifestyle.

Andrew

In my view, small stores outweigh super stores, mainly due to the emphasis on personalized service  and   repairs.  The  direct  assistance  and  expertise  offered  by  small  stores  are invaluable, especially when it comes to electronics or gadgets that might need fixing. While super stores provide convenience, the hands-on support and tailored solutions from small stores align better with my college experience and budget considerations.

5.  Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a  post responding to the professor's question. In your response, you should

    Express and support your opinion.

    Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Doctor Gupta

We've been discussing the process of starting a new business and one of the most critical aspects of this process is staffing. That is, deciding which people to hire. Please discuss the following  question:  ls  it  better  for  new  businesses  to  hire  experienced  veterans  of  the industry or to staff the business with younger employees who are right out of university? Why do you think so?

Claire

I think a company should staff a business with the most experienced employees possible. lf you're starting a new business, you need people around you who know what they are doing and can quickly get the business up to speed. Spending time training inexperienced people will slow you down.

Paul

understand what Claire is saying, but if you are starting a new business, you want people who are particularly enthusiastic and energetic. Who better than a recent graduate to bring those qualities to the job? You would be guaranteed an ambitious hard worker.

6.  Your professor is teaching a class on sociology. Write a  post responding to the professor's question. In your response, you should

    Express and support your opinion.

    Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Dr. Diaz

This week, we discussed the role of technology in society. One idea we discussed was access to mobile (cell)  phones across different age groups.  It seems that almost everyone  has a phone these  days.  In  your  opinion,  what  are  the  positive  or  negative  effects  of  parents allowing their children under the age of 12 to have their own mobile phones? Why do you think so?

Kelly

One  positive  effect  is  that  phones  help  keep  children  busy.  Since  phones  often  include different applications that can help entertain children, they will never feel bored because of having  nothing  to  do.   In  fact,  children  these  days  are   usually  engaged  in   playing  fun, interesting games on their phones all the time, which is better than being bored.

Paul

Children should not have access to mobile phones until they are in their teens; these phones may do them more harm than good. Not knowing the potential damage that can be caused by spending too much time looking at their phone screens, children sometimes negatively affect their health, for example, by straining their eyes or making them tired.