新托福口语第五题全息全解

新托福口语第五题全息全解

托福口语第五题全息全解

1. Intro:
 
Question5 Campus Situation Topic: Problem/Solution
 
The listening passage (60-90 sec; 180-220 words) is a conversation about a student-related problem and two possible solutions.
 
The question asks the test taker to demonstrate understanding of the problem and to express an opinion about solving the problem.
 
o     Preparation time: 20 sec
o     Response time: 60 sec
 
 
1、时间冲突: Time Conflict
 
a. Problem of a time conflict between a and b
*a与b的高频:
Work (part-time job) vs. Study (for a… test/exam)
Play (visit/tour) vs. Study (for a… test/exam)
 
b. Preference: ____=a balanced solution (既a又b)
 
 
c. Reason:
I think the man/woman should____(preference) because finding a balanced solution is the best way for him/her to do (a) and in the meantime/at the same time, do (b). In the process, the man/woman can acquire an ability of doing time management, which does good to his/her future since only being efficient can he/she become more competitive when he/she is hunting for a job in the future.
 
Back-up: comparative advantage/ make a well-organized plan/ make a tight schedule)
 
 
 
 
2、左右为难: Dilemma Choice
 
a. Problem of a dilemma choice (of____) between a and b
*a与b的高频:
1) internship/job: 两个行业
2) play (academic trip) vs. play (tour, visit=family-beach)
 
b. Preference:
1) ____=what makes him/her happy or what he/she is really interested in.
2) ____=academic trip
 
c. Reasons:
1) because doing things that make him/her really interested in will offer him/her greatest passion. So the man/woman will devote/dedicate more time to it to make more contributions. Only in that way, can he/she have the greatest personal satisfaction. (According to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs)
 
2) because it is good to be on his/her study record with the practical research experience. Gathering an experience like this is also helpful to his/her future when he/she is looking for a job. For the reunion with his/her family, there are more chances in the next time. So he/she should grasp/seize this great opportunity.
 
3、校园问题:
 
1) 选课的问题:
 
a. Problem that he/she cannot choose/take/register/sign up for___=course because it is already full/filled up.
 
b. Preference: talking to the instructor
 
c. Reason: because it is the fastest way to solve the problem. Through the conversation with the instructor, the man/woman has a chance to convince the person with his/her strong will to study for the course and passion for devotion/dedication to it. After that, the instructor may let him/her in.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2) 突发事件(Emergency):
 
 
a. Problem: She/He has a problem that she/he has an emergency on___. / she/he has trouble with___.
 
b. Preference: talking to the person who is in charge
 
c. Reason: because it is the most efficient way to solve the problem. By talking to the person who is in charge, the woman/man will have the direct chance to explain the situation and find the fastest way out of the trouble. After all, solving the problem is the first thing she/he needs to worry about.
 
 
4. 室友问题 (Roommate Issue)
 
1) Problems:
a. Too noisy and loud
b. Borrow the money and never pay back
c. Take away your goods without informing you
 
2) Preference: talking to him/her
 
3) Reason: because talking to him/her will explain the problem face to face. Through this communication, the man/woman can tell the roommate about what he/she is thinking in the mind. It is also good to wipe out the troubles without hurting anybody. Besides, the man/woman can improve the social skills.
 
 
 
模版:
1、(头)In the dialogue, the man/woman talks about the problem of/about____ (名词性短语)/that________(从句).
 
2、(过渡)And the woman/man gives him/her the following suggestions.
 
3、(solutions的复述,听好要求!)
First of all, he/she should______
Second, he/she should_______
 
4、(Preference and Reasons)
I think, the man/woman should_____(自己的建议); it is better for the man/woman to______(自己的建议) for the following reasons.
 
First of all,______(解释原因1)
Second,_______(解释原因2)
 
5、(总结)Based on the above reasons, I strongly recommend/suggest the man/woman take the advice.a