问答题 There are two writing questions in this section. For question 1, you will read a passage and listen to a lecture about the same topic. You may take notes while you read and listen. Then you will write a response to a question based on what you have read and heard. You may look back at the passage when answering the question. You may use your notes to help you answer the question. You have 20 minutes to plan and write your response. For question 2, you will write an essay based on your own knowledge and experience. You have 30 minutes to plan and complete your essay.

问答题Directions : You will now read a short passage and listen to a lecture on the same topic. You will then be asked a question about them. After you hear the question, give yourself 30 seconds to prepare your response. Then record yourself speaking for 60 seconds. Outsider Art Outsider Art is a term used to describe art that is made by people who choose to live and work outside society. The artists who produce this kind of art—Outsider Artists—work in isolation from other artists and have little or no formal artistic training. Because they do not learn conventional artistic techniques from teachers or other artists, Outsider Artists must invent their own ways of doing things. As a result of the unconventional methods that Outsider Artists often use, their work can look strange and not at all like traditional art to the observer.

问答题Student Technician Recruitment Oregon Tech is pleased to announce that, starting Monday, January 23, a 24-hour computer troubleshooting and repair service for university students, staff and faculty will be available. The service will be manned by paid student technicians, who have passed a qualifying hands-on examination. These technicians will be lodged in university dormitories, but will only pay half the usual dorm fee in addition to receiving wages. The school is pleased to make this service available to the university community and hope the benefits will be immediate and significant. Question: The man and the woman express their opinion about the 24-hour computer technical service. State their opinion and explain the reasons they give for holding that opinion. Now hear a conversation between two students.

问答题Peak-End Phenomenon In the psychology of memory and its reliability, one of the most important phenomena is the "peak-end" phenomenon. In simple terms, the two most important factors in how people remember an experience are its end and its peak. Namely, people tend to have the most vivid impressions about the most intense part and end segment of something they experienced. These findings suggest that memory is sometimes a poor guide in assessing the overall tenor of events. The ability to generalize tends to be overwhelmed by one or two striking moments as outlined above. Question: Using the information from the lecture, explain how the professor's memory of his vacation in Alaska demonstrates the peak-end phenomenon in the reading passage. Now hear a talk on the same subject.

问答题 BASIC COLLEGE WRITING The objective of this course is to write effective college essays that integrate assigned readings, class discussions, and the writer's knowledge and experience. Students will produce a total of six essays. Each week, students will have two hours of lecture and discussion, two hours in a writing workshop, and one hour in a peer feedback group. In the feedback group, students will read and respond to each other's writing. The course will help students prepare for future study and/or careers in writing, humanities, literature, and teaching. Now cover the passage and listen to the recording. When you hear the question, begin preparing your response. The man expresses his opinion about the peer feedback group. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

问答题Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is better to have one or two close friends than to have a large number of casual acquaintances. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

问答题The Changes on Course Schedule Some changes have been made on the course schedule. The physics course used to take place during 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., now it is adjusted to 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. This adjustment is made because many students have to do their part-time jobs on Thursday morning, by shifting the course to the evening would ensure that more students can attend the course. Absentees need to ask for a leave in advance with a reasonable excuse, otherwise, scores will be deducted accordingly. Question: The man expresses his opinion towards the university's decision to make changes on course schedule. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

问答题Nowreadthepassageaboutfamilyfunctions.Youwillhave45secondstoreadthepassage.Beginreadingnow.ReadingTime:45secondsFunctionsofFamilyAfamilycanbedefinedasasetofpeoplewhoarerelatedbyblood,marriage,oradoption,andwhosharetheprimaryresponsibilityforreproductionandcaringformembersofsociety.Althoughithasmanydifferentforms,asasocialinstitution,thefamilyispresentinallcultures.Asabasicunitofsociology,whatfunctionsdoesthefamilyperforminit?AccordingtoWilliamF.Ogburn,thefamilyperformsfourveryimportantfunctionsinasociety,namely,reproduction,protection,socialization,andsupplyingaffectionandcompanionship.

问答题In this question, you will listen to a short lecture. You will then be asked to summarize important information from the lecture. After you hear the question, you have 20 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak. Using points and examples from the lecture, describe fears that young children experience, and explain how these fears help children.

问答题The speaking discusses two possible solutions to the man's problem. Describe the problem and the two solutions. Then state which of the two solutions you prefer and explain why.

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问答题New Policies on the Usage of Printing Paper The college computer lab has decided to charge students for printing fee when students print ten or more than ten copies at one time. Considering the limited paper resources and printing ink, proper charges can raise the students' awareness of saving paper. Also, the printer often broke down after frequent usage and a new printer is badly needed. The printing fee can also cover part of expenditure on the printer, the paper and the ink. The fee will be 5 cents for every page and it is a reasonable price if not wasting any pages. Question: The woman expresses her opinion towards the university's decision to charge printing fee. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

问答题Flotsam science. 教授介绍了一些船只停靠在海岸边上，结果被洋流冲走了，科学家通过追踪这些船只就掌握了洋流的规律。根据这一现象，一个科学家发明了一种devices, 但是问题是离海面太深太浅都不行，而且给设备供电也很难持久。后来在探测glacial water的时候又发明了一种机器，但是很难追踪它，比如有一个科学家探测格林兰岛的冰川融化现象时用了一种昂贵的设备，后来竟然disappear了。探测冰川融水的移动要克服两个困难，一是cold, 一是pressure, 因此设备必须durable。最后有个人用yellow plastic ducks来探测，希望全世界收到这些玩具鸭子的人能够联系他，这种办法既durable又inexpensive, 虽然现在还没有收到回复，但是教授认为这种办法很hopeful。

问答题Some people prefer to shop in big shopping malls, other prefer smaller shops. Which do you prefer? Explain why in details.

问答题In this question, you will listen to a short lecture. You will then be asked to summarize important information from the lecture. After you hear the question, you have 20 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak. Using points and details from the lecture, explain the movement toward systemizing the home in the period described by the professor.

问答题Independent Writing Directions For this task, you will write an essay in response to a question that asks you to state, explain, and support your opinion on an issue. You will have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically, an effective essay will contain a minimum of 300 words. Your essay will be judged on the quality of your writing. This includes the development of your ideas, the organization of your essay, and the quality and accuracy of the language you use to express your ideas. If you finish your essay before time is up, you may Clink on Next to end this section. When you are ready to continue, Clink on the Dismiss Directions icon. Read the question below. You have 30 minutes to plan, write, and revise your essay. Typically, an effective response will contain a minimum of 300 words. Question: People have a choice of their living place, for example, some like to live in the country, and others prefer to live in a big city. What is your choice—to live in the country or in a big city? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

问答题Announcements on Increasing Students Number Limit in Each Class Under the pressure of amounting applications, the school decides to increase the limit of student number from 8 students to 15 for each class. In recent months, the number of students registering for new courses is rising steadily. Due to the limited number of school faculties, it is necessary to raise the limit number to take more students in. The school has also made relevant adjustments to ensure the instructional quality and learning effects. Question: The man expresses his opinion towards the university's decision to increase the students number in each class. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.