備考思路
這類的題目主要是描述一件事、一段經歷或者一個人，關鍵在于“description”。因此首先要明確自己描述的對象是什么，用大概15～20秒的時間來進行描述，可以包括事情發生的時間、地點、經過等。接下來的時間可以用來說明原因或者事情發生的條件，必要的時候可以舉例來支撐自己的觀點。注意作答時要將重點放在description上面。
例如這道TASK 1：Things always change in an unexpected way. Please describe a thing you have recently done that, ten years ago, you never imagined you would do.這道題是describe類題，要求描述一件你最近做過，但是10年前自己不敢想象的事情。首先在作答的時候可以明確自己想要描述的事件，比如make a public speech, bungee jumping, organize campaign events for chairperson of students' union等在自己成長過程中具有挑戰性的事情，在示范回答中就是"host the festival party"。首先明確提出這個事件，然后對這個事件加以簡單介紹，即describe的過程；比如這個festival party是什么類型的活動，舉辦的目的是什么，體現在答案中就是：
It's a campus-wide activity and a lot of students were there. The university had arranged some programs, like dancing and singing, so students could enjoy and celebrate the festival together.
為了用剩下的時間補充自己的答案，可以進一步解釋自己“10年前不敢想象”的原因和自己實現了怎樣的突破，自己曾經是一個容易膽怯害羞的人，而10年后自己樹立了自信：
I would never imagine myself being a host ten years ago, because I was so shy that when I stood on the stage, I didn't dare to speak a word. But now, facing so many audiences, I could speak fluently.
最后可以總結一下自己改變和成長的過程：
I think I've changed a lot during the years because of continuous practice. I am much more confident now and I love this change.
將思路整合在一起就是：
Recently, I hosted the festival party for my university. It was a campus-wide activity and a lot of students were there. The university had arranged some programs, like dancing and singing, so students could enjoy and celebrate the festival together. I would never imagine myself being a host ten years ago, because I was so shy that when I stood on the stage, I didn't dare to speak a word.But now, facing so many audiences, I could speak fluently. I think I've changed a lot during the years because of continuous practice. I am much more confident now and I love this change
1. 20160529—TASK 1
題目
Your school is planning to forbid the use of cellphone on school grounds.What will be the effects of the new policy and why?Include reasons and examples to support your response.
頭腦風暴
題目問學校禁止在校期間使用手機這一政策的影響。手機作為現代人生活中必不可少的東西，其正面、負面影響應該列舉一下，但是要注意題目中有“學校”這個限定。
支持該觀點：
（1）可以隨時隨地查資料，有助于學習。
（2）可以看新聞，拓展知識。
（3）有緊急情況可以及時聯系家長。
（4）課余時間可以放松身心。
不支持該觀點：
（1）上課容易分心走神，影響學習效率。
（2）不停地刷朋友圈、刷社交軟件，浪費時間。
（3）同學之間互相攀比。
總之，在此提醒大家，要注意細節，比如說刷社交軟件浪費時間，刷什么軟件？——朋友圈、微博，一瞬間細節就有了；看新聞——看什么新聞？美國總統大選——細節又有了。
對于這種時代氣息很濃的題目，大家不妨以一些background information俗稱context開頭，這樣能夠更好地代入。
高分示范思路
不支持：
理由1：學術上有幫助：檢索信息，看時政，交流更方便。
理由2：保護我們的安全，可以聯系家長或警察。
高分示范文本
With the ever-accelerated booming of science and economy, it seems that the younger generation is growing up in a world that everything is paperless, and smart phone is playing an indispensable part in our daily life.So frankly speaking, I definitely go against the new policy.Primarily, many people seem to live under the illusion that cell phones can only do harm to adolescents and get in the way of their schoolwork.However, as a typical user, I can safely conclude that they also assist us in the academic field.For instance, we can search for information we need anytime and anywhere; through news websites like BBC, CNN, we can widen our horizons and expand the scope of knowledge.In the modern society, one of our best conversations happened through a screen.With the smart phone we are closely connected to the outside world, thus rendering it unfeasible to totally ban the use of phones at school.In addition, from the safety regard, students can contact their parents more conveniently in the face of the emergency.Though there are potential drawbacks, I still believe with proper regulation teenagers can make great use of their phones.
語料積累
booming 繁榮
paperless 無紙化的
go against 不同意
from the … regard 從……方面看
make great use of 很好地利用
2. 20160924—TASK 1
題目
There are many events at school which are negative when we confronted initially,while which are getting positive after we experienced.Please give an example of events that is negative at first and positive later for you.
頭腦風暴
題目要求我們給出一個一開始很抗拒，但一段時間后改變看法的學校活動。對于這道題，學校里每件事都可以說，比如小時候老師要求練字、每天練口算，后來語文老師每天要求積累好詞好句，英語老師要求天天背英語課文，這些事的好處都可以概括為給日后的學習和進步打下基礎，另外，像離開comfort zone，勇敢地加入各種社團，可能一開始非常痛苦，但慢慢會從中獲益。
高分示范思路
英語老師要求每日摘抄，一開始覺得沒意義，后來開始在作文中使用摘抄的內容，覺得努力得到了回報。
高分示范文本
Definitely, not everything seems that attractive in the first place, but as tricks turn into treats, their true value is unveiled.For me, I personally found our English teacher's daily task of writing down beautiful sentences and new expressions on the notebook pretty ridiculous. Initially, I considered it as a total waste of time of just mechanically copying those characters. However, as time goes by, I tend to interpret the profound meaning behind the curtain as I can make great use of those advanced words and expressions and quintessential diction in my essay. All our efforts are eventually reimbursed.
語料積累
unveil 揭開
mechanically 機械地
as time go by 隨著時間推移
quintessential 典型的
reimburse 償還，得到回報
3. 20160911—TASK 1
題目
Teaching is a challenging profession. Even the best teacher can make mistakes. What are the common mistakes a teacher can make?
頭腦風暴
題目問老師們經常犯的錯誤有哪些。可以說老師在講課方式、與學生打交道的方式等方面常犯的錯誤；當然也可以講老師在講授學科知識時出現的錯誤，還可以說老師講錯習題答案。建議考生盡量選擇具體細節來講，這樣說起來會更流暢。
高分示范思路
錯誤1：以同種方式不加區分地對待所有學生。
錯誤2：不夠耐心。
高分示范文本
Conventionally, teaching is considered as an extremely sacred job for being a guide for each and every one of us. However, we have to admit that in reality, those"perfect people"in our imagination do make mistakes once in a while. Primarily, they sometimes fail to take every students' uniqueness into account. Like my math teacher in elementary school always thought everybody got the learning abilities which actually only a few top students did, and this resulted in disastrous grades. What's more, there are times when teachers can be sort of impatient especially when students ask questions that they are supposed to handle very well. This way, students are severely put down and lose confidence, perhaps even won't ask questions again and turn their backs on the problems until the test comes. Thus, teachers still have room for improvement.
語料積累
sacred 神圣的
disastrous 災難性的（引申為很慘的）
put down sb. 打擊某人
ask question 提問
turn one's back on 離開，拋棄
4. 20170826—TASK 1
題目
University students encounter many difficult challenges in their studies. Which challenge do you think is the most difficult one and how do you deal with it?
頭腦風暴
題目要求我們描述克服一次最困難的挑戰的經歷。這類題目重點在于描述經歷，不需要羅列要點。對于這道題，大家只需要講出“有什么樣的困難、怎么解決的”就可以。比如，一學期要上特別難的課，某個教授非常unreasonable，和室友起了很大的沖突。
高分示范思路
挑戰：無法合理安排時間。
解決：合理安排日程，在日歷上標出重要事件（比如作業、考試）。
高分示范文本
Looking back at my college life, I once faced an extremely difficult challenge. I could not reasonably manage my time. Back then, I always stayed up late but still missed the deadline for submitting assignments. I could not balance my social and academic life. As a result, my GPA took a pretty big hit. From that on, I decided to try a new method of managing my time. I made a schedule for my daily activities and marked the dates for presentations, quizzes and essays on my calendar. With these tools,I managed my time accordingly and only focused on that particular task. In this way, I was able to manage my own time and thus I had a much more balanced life and I myself have been much more composed since then.
語料積累
back then 那時
take a hit 受到打擊（引申為受到負面影響，口語）
accordingly 相應地
5. 20161126—TASK 1
題目
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of doing some part-time jobs while studying in the college.
頭腦風暴
可以分別來分析上大學時找兼職的好處和壞處。因為時間關系，各講兩條好處、壞處估計比較困難，所以好處、壞處可以各講一條。
好處：減輕家里的經濟負擔；可以買自己想買的東西；獲得更大程度上的獨立；更早地認識社會。
壞處：可能影響學習和社交生活；可能會導致崇拜金錢。
高分示范思路
好處：減輕家里的經濟負擔。
壞處：影響學習和社交生活。
高分示范文本
In the recent times, more and more college students tend to take part-time jobs while studying.However, each coin has two sides. Releasing financial stress is surely a huge benefit. Lately, the tuition for colleges has been skyrocketing. Thus, the income seems to play a more crucial role.Making good use of the spare time and taking part-time jobs like working in the school library can not only enrich students' campus life but also alleviate the financial burden. But when it comes to the disadvantages, college students should definitely prioritize their schoolwork. With tight schedule and tons of assignments, I don't really think they have enough time and energy to handle extra work.What's worse, the part-time jobs will also get in the way of their gym and relaxation time, which can be detrimental to student's physical and psychological health.
語料積累
each coin has two sides 每個硬幣都有兩面（凡事都有兩面性）
skyrocket 飛漲
alleviate 減輕
gym 可以泛指健身（口語）
physical and psychological health 身體和心理健康
6. 20160528—TASK 1
題目
Your school is planning to require each student to do 40 hours of community service per year. Do you think it's a good idea?What are the advantages and disadvantages of this program?Include reasons and examples to support your response.
頭腦風暴
題目問學校要求每個學生每年做40小時社區服務是個好主意嗎，做社區服務的好處和壞處是什么。
對于這種社區服務或者其他類似的題，大家可以在沒事的時候想一個萬能例子，比如去welfare institution，盡量多說細節，盡量多說短語，總之，很多話題稍微改一改就可以套上，這樣表達就會流暢且有內容。
支持的理由大家肯定一想一大堆，這里主要說說不支持的理由：有些社區不會分派有意義的活動給學生。
高分示范思路
支持：
理由1：培養責任心。
理由2：40小時不算多，負擔不大。
高分示范文本
People's answer might differ significantly from one or another towards this topic. Frankly speaking,I do believe that it's beneficial for young students to take part in 40 hours of community service.Primarily, this is an invaluable chance for adolescents to nurture their sense of responsibility and get a better picture of the world. For example, I myself frequent to the local welfare institution. No matter who they are, the autistic children or the Alzheimer, I treat them patiently and equally. Making a contribution to the society has already become an indispensable part of my life. Not only can I obtain friendship and the sense of fulfillment, but I get to open up my eyes to the outside world as well. In addition, the requirement of 40h is undoubtedly appropriate as it won't take teenagers too much time or get in the way of their schoolwork.
語料積累
frequent v. 經常光顧=frequently go to
autistic 自閉的
Alzheimer 老年癡呆癥
7. 20160827—TASK 1
題目
Talk about the advantages of living in a new place.
頭腦風暴
說一說在一個新的地方生活的好處。
這道題只問了好處，所以大家只能講好處。到一個新地方首先第一個想到的就是滿滿的新鮮感，讓人們不再厭倦；到全新的地方我們告別了過去的一切，有更多機會結識新朋友；我們離開comfort zone，提高適應能力。
高分示范思路
好處1：擴大社交圈。
好處2：提高適應能力。
高分示范文本
The beauty of life always lies in freshness, and thus living in a brand new place is absolutely a good choice. Primarily, a new site is usually accompanied by tons of opportunities to make new friends.Only by getting out of the comfort zone can we be exposed to a stage that pushes us to meet new people and make new friends, which enables us to open up our eyes to the outside world and widen the horizons. Besides, by living in a new place we develop the ability of adapting to diverse environments,which paves the way for our future development.
語料積累
lie in 在于
be accompanied by 伴有
get out of the comfort zone 離開舒適區
8. 20170520—TASK 1
題目
Describe a behavior that many people may do in public that you find inconsiderate.
頭腦風暴
描述一個公共場所的不當行為。
只要選擇一個不太合適、不禮貌的行為，用兩條理由闡述原因及危害即可。比如躺在公交站的長椅上，擠占了本屬于別人的空間，剝奪需要休息的人休息的權利；非常不雅觀。
高分示范思路
大聲喧嘩：
理由1：分散別人的注意力。
理由2：令人討厭。
高分示范文本
Ever since the beginning of civilized modern society, people pay increasingly more attention to their behavior in public. From my perspective, I deem talking loudly in public to be extremely inconsiderate. Primarily, talking very loud can distract others. During a meeting or any other formal occasions, talking loudly may interrupt others' speech, as well as their mind. This will definitely decrease their efficiency and manifest that person as extremely uneducated. Also, talking loudly will probably annoy other people. On a crowded bus or subway, speaking in a high volume, especially on the cellphone, can make the environment noisy and make the ride insufferable for others.
語料積累
formal occasion 正式場合
uneducated 沒教養的
ride 旅行，旅程
9. 20160625—TASK 1
題目
Sometimes people behave impolitely in public. Describe a time when an impolite behavior annoyed you. Explain why you were annoyed.
頭腦風暴
描述一個令你很反感的公共場合的行為。
要著重說為什么使你反感，可以多描述一下當時的心情。
高分示范思路
大聲喧嘩：
讀小說時會破壞氛圍；看電影時被“劇透”。
高分示范文本
During the journey of human civilization, we always try to distinguish ourselves from other species by cherishing and following various social protocols. However, there are always those who fail to inhibit their impolite behaviors. Among them, I feel most offended by some talking loudly in public. When you are reading a romantic novel in a cafe, a rude, discordant voice interrupts your mind. When you are enjoying a fabulous movie in the cinema, someone shouts out the key plot of the latest Captain America. Not only does it seems to be impolite but also this kind of behavior is indeed offensive to others.
語料積累
distinguish 區分，使有別于
protocal 禮儀
discordant 不和諧的
10. 20160604—TASK 1
題目
Describe one or two changes in your life five years from now. Please include specific examples and details in your explanation.
頭腦風暴
描述五年后你的生活中會發生的改變。題目給了考生很大的發揮空間，這一改變可以是任何方面的，比如職業、學業、興趣愛好、生活規劃等，可以描述具體場景。
高分示范思路
變化：成為志愿者。
高分示范文本
For me, the beauty of life lies in its uncertainty as we are constantly changing. In five years, I think I will be volunteering at a local welfare institution. There, I'll read Harry Potter for the kids and daily newspaper for the elders. No matter who they are, the autistic children or the Alzheimers, I will treat them with patience and equality. Although it doesn't sound like a grand dream, I still believe that volunteering and severing the minority should be an indispensable part of our daily lives. Not only can I get a better picture of the world, but I'm also making efforts to transform this planet we call home into a warmer place.
語料積累
elders 老人，年長者
treat somebody with 用……對待某人
make efforts to do 努力去做
11. 20170304—TASK 1
題目
Recall an argument that you have ever had with others and describe the details of the conflict.
頭腦風暴
該題目雖然在問你和其他人發生的爭執，但是可以當成列舉一件事的優劣之處，比如，看夜場電影。
我認為夜場電影通常都是首映，大片風采一睹為快。但父母認為晚上10:00之后出門會有危險，所以極力反對我看10:00以后結束的電影。
高分示范思路
動物實驗：
（1）不道德。
（2）為人類創造價值。
高分示范文本
In modern society, despite that technology has dramatically improved our quality of life, there still seem to be a lot of things we are not content with. I can recall the argument over animal testing with my debate partner JoJo. With the emphasis of equality and animal right, we start to acknowledge the use of animals for economic purposes. Not only are we not entitled to abuse any right of any species,there are also quite a lot of alternatives. However, my partner holds a distinctly different opinion. She considers the sacrifice of animals to be valid for realizing a larger benefit for humans. Animal testing ensures the safety of cosmetics and enables a large number of patients to live a healthier life, thus rendering this fair enough. Either way, the debate over these topics truly proves the unfathomable progress of the society.
語料積累
quality of life 生活品質
be content with 對……滿意
abuse 濫用
cosmetics 化妝品
unfathomable 難以了解的
12. 20161022—TASK 1
題目
Describe a moment in which you were disappointed and how you finally solved it.
頭腦風暴
描述一個你很失望的時刻并說一下你是如何解決的。大家可以講一個故事，注意鋪墊階段不要太長，最好不超過15秒。
比如很想去一個地方旅行，結果到機場后發現航班取消了，而且這是很長一段時間內唯一的一趟航班。
高分示范思路
想要曝光不干凈的街頭小吃，遭到店主的惡意對待。后來假裝學生食客，與店主閑聊，最后完成了任務。
高分示范文本
Life is like a box of chocolate, you will never know what you're gonna get. In summer vacation, I determined to unveil the truth of insanitary food stall along the street as an intern journalist. Armed with fancy camera and microphone, I went directly to the storekeeper."Back off!"he pushed me away rudely. And the village committee also shut the door and cut me off from the authority's backup.Suddenly, a brand new idea popped into my mind. I put on my school uniform and glasses and joined the queue of students who were waiting to get a bite of the deep fried food. When I was waiting for my cate, I chit-chatted with the storekeeper about the supplier of his raw material and snapped the photo as evidence. After the report came out, it created a heated debate and I felt a great sense of achievement.
語料積累
Life is like a box of chocolate, you will never know what you're gonna get.生活就像一盒巧克力，你永遠不知道下一顆是什么味道。這句話經常被用來形容未來的不確定性。
push sb. aside/away 排擠/推開某人
deep fried food 重度油炸食品
13. 20160702—TASK 1
題目
Describe the disadvantages of shopping on the Internet.
頭腦風暴
網購的壞處包括買到假貨，送貨速度太慢，線上付款容易過度消費等。
高分示范思路
壞處1：不能試穿。
壞處2：運輸過程中物品可能會損壞。
高分示范文本
With the booming of technology and the prevalence of the Internet, online shopping websites like Amazon and eBay are gradually playing indispensable roles in people's everyday life. While greatly benefiting people's lives, over time, they have also manifested certain drawbacks. Primarily, if you are planning to buy new clothes or other accessories, it's probably better for you to try them on in person so as to know whether they fit you well and may end up getting something you don't really like,which is a waste of money. Also, for the more precious and fragile products, there's the inevitable risk of getting broken during the delivery. More importantly, you cannot make sure of the quality of the products. Anyway, shopping online has its own uncertainty, rendering it a bit risky.
語料積累
accessories 飾品
fragile 易碎的
inevitable=unavoidable 不可避免的
14. 20170311—TASK 1
題目
Things always change in unexpected ways. Please describe something you have recently done that, ten years ago, you never imagined you would do.
頭腦風暴
描述一件十年前你想象不到你現在會做的事情，比如出國留學、找兼職、學習成績非常好。從理論上講，所有關于自己并且擅長說出來的事情都可以說。
高分示范思路
作為交換生去美國一年，自己計劃了畢業旅行。
高分示范文本
Ten years ago, I would never expect to spend a year in the US as an exchange student, living with the local family, attending a public school, and experiencing the life of an American teenager. One of the most wonderful experiences, of course also one I had never dreamed of, was my graduation trip to California with my friends. We took a flight from Chicago to San Francisco, walked through the beaches with our feet bare in the freezing water, enjoyed the sunshine and swift breeze, took pictures with the Golden Gate Bridge, drove to the UC Berkley and finally headed up north to LA— spending 3 days in fancy Disneyland. I booked all the tickets and hotels, rented a car, and did research on special attractions and restaurants that we shouldn't miss on this trip. When I was really young, I never expected myself to be so independent and responsible at the age of 17.
語料積累
take a flight to 坐飛機去
swift breeze 微風
head up north 北上
15. 20160820—TASK 1
題目
In every culture there are some customs or traditions from the past that young people no longer follow. Describe a custom or tradition which formed in the past that is no longer common but that you wish were still popular today. Give specific reasons why you wish it were still popular.
頭腦風暴
題目要求描述一個現在不太常見的傳統。大家可以說民族服飾，比如中山裝、旗袍，現在顯然不會經常有人穿；也可以說正式禮儀，比如過去人生大事尤其婚姻由父母做主，但是現在基本上都是年輕人自己做主，父母最多給一些建議，幾乎不會干涉。
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旗袍：
非常典雅高貴，盡顯中華女性之美。
高分示范文本
Ever since the huge variation of the concept of fashion, rarely can modern citizens see cheongsam,a straight dress usually made by silk with a stand-up collar and a slit in one side of the skirt. Several decades ago, elegant women wearing all kinds of cheongsam hanging around was an unutterably attractive and breath-taking scenery. Wearing high heels as well as the traditional dress, young ladies were definitely one of the most amazing symbols of Chinese culture. However, today jeans and sneakers take up most part of Chinese girls' wardrobe. Besides some formal occasions, cheongsam has become history as time goes by.
語料積累
rarely can modern citizens see… 現代人很少看到……這是一個表示否定的副詞（rarely、hardly、never）引導的倒裝句
unutterably 難以言表地
breath-taking 驚人的，令人屏息的
wardrobe 衣柜
16. 20160507—TASK 1
題目
Do you agree or disagree that students should be expelled from school if they are cheating in exams?
頭腦風暴
主要說明個人對于作弊的看法，可以從這項政策的好處和壞處兩方面進行分析。
好處：給學生以警示，減少此類事件的發生；要求學生對自己的行為負責。
壞處：過于武斷，學生一次作弊就被開除；在學校中制造緊張氣氛，影響師生學習生活。
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贊成：
理由1：作弊導致考試無法真實反映學生的學習情況。
理由2：作弊影響學生和學校的聲譽。
高分示范文本
In each and every single student's life, we have all faced the dilemma of getting expelled as a result of cheating in exams. Although this can be extremely controversial, I still tend to believe it's the right thing to do. Primarily, the purpose of schooling is the acquisition of knowledge but not the mastery of cheating. One's cheating shows his exact loophole in the academic field which essentially nullifies the initial purpose of examination. In addition, it's universally acknowledged that cheating can negatively affect the reputation of the student himself as well as the entire school. Therefore, I support the school's expelling the students who have cheated in exams.
語料積累
each and every single student 每個學生
dilemma 困境
as a result of 作為……的結果
acquisition of knowledge 獲取知識
loophole 漏洞
it is universally acknowledged that 眾所周知
17. 20160716—TASK 1
題目
Many students are asked to evaluate their professors at the end of the semester. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?
頭腦風暴
題目問在學期末學生評價教師的利與弊。
利：給教師提出誠懇的建議，使他們的教學更加符合學生的需求；讓教師對自己的工作效果有一個直觀的認識；給下學期選該教師課的同學提供參考。
弊：教師可能會以成績作為威脅，逼迫學生給出高分；很多學生不愿意給出自己的真實想法。
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贊成：
理由1：在學期末而不是學期初對教師進行評價，學生更加了解教師，能給出更可靠和客觀的評價。
理由2：通過評價教師來找到適合自己的學習方法和節奏。
高分示范文本
Teachers play a truly essential part in students' campus life and academic performance. As for valuing the professors at the end of the term, I do believe it is effective and necessary. Primarily, different professors have various kinds of personal styles and distinct teaching methods. After studying for a whole term, students get to know him or her relatively well and can get a thorough picture, thus rendering the evaluation pretty reliable and objective. Also, valuing professors can aid students in figuring out whether he or she fits this mechanism of learning well and what needs to be perfect so as to obtain a better result. To put all in a nutshell, after weighing diverse factors, it's fair for students to value professors at the end of the term.
語料積累
play an essential part in… 在……中扮演重要角色
get a thorough picture 有一個直觀的了解
render sth. +adj 使某事變得……
aid sb. in 在……上幫助某人
to put all in a nutshell 總之