托福口语TPO 09

Task1

Talk about an important experience that you recently had. Describe what happened and explain why it was important to you.

Task2

Some people think that family members are the most important influence on young adults. Others believe that friends are the most important influence. Which do you agree with? Explain why.

Task3

Required Work Experience

The business studies department at State University will now require all students enrolled in its program to complete one semester of work experience in a local corporation or small business. It is felt that students will benefit from this work experience by developing leadership and organizational skills that would not normally be learned in a classroom or campus setting. Furthermore, the relationship that students establish with the company that they work for may help them to secure permanent employment with that company once they have completed the program and graduated.

The woman expresses her opinion of the university’s new policy. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

Task4

The Establishing Shot

Film directors use different types of camera shots for specific purposes. An establishing shot is an image shown briefly at the beginning of a scene, usually taken from far away. That is used to provide context from the rest of the scene. One purpose of the establishing shot is to communicate back ground information to the viewer, such as setting---where and when the rest of the scene will occur. It also establishes the mood feeling of the scene. Due to the context that the establishing shot provides, the characters and events that are shown next are better understood by the viewer.

Using the professor’s example, explain what an establishing shot is and how it is used.

Task5

Briefly summarize the problem the speakers are discussing. Then state which solution you would recommend and explain the reasons for your recommendation.

Task6

Using points from the lecture, explain how the passion plant and the potato plant defend themselves from insects.