TPO40口语题目文本

TPO40口语题目文本

TASK 1 Independent Speaking, Personal Preference

Talk about a country or culture that you would like to learn more about. What is the country or culture and why would you like to learn more about it.

TASK 2 Independent Speaking, Paired Choice

Some people think that materials printed on paper, such as books and newspapers, will one day be replaced by electronic versions of those materials. Others believe that printed materials will always be popular. Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why.

TASK 3 Integrated Reading/Listening/Speaking

University to Create a Lounge for Commuter Students

Many students at our university do not live in dormitories These students live in town or in the suburbs and travel to campus every day The university has decided to provide these commuter students with a special lounge in the student center—with couches, chairs, and a television. University officials hope that this lounge—a place to socialize and relax—will give commuter students some of the same advantages that dormitory residents now have. An important additional feature of the lounge will be a bulletin board on the wall for posting and sharing information that may be especially useful to commuter students and their particular needs.

The woman expresses her opinion about the university’s plan. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state her opinion about the plan and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

TASK 4 Integrated Reading/Listening/Speaking

Agonistic Behavior

Within certain animal species, conflicts sometimes arise over resources such as territory or food To resolve these conflicts, two animals of the same species may engage in agonistic behavior With this type of aggressive behavior, the animals participate in a physical competition that demonstrates which animal is more powerful While each animal attempts to prove its strength in the competition, it typically does so without harming the other animal Once the winner is established, that animal gains access to the desired resources, while the weaker animal surrenders and leaves the area.

Explain how the example in the lecture illustrates agonistic behavior .

TASK 5 Integrated Listening/Speaking

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

TASK 6 Integrated Listening/Speaking

Using the examples from the lecture, explain two strategies salespeople use to address customer concerns.