独立写作

1. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Children should spend most of the time playing and studying, and they should not be required to do household chores, like cooking or cleaning.

2. Some believe that teachers (for students from age 14-18) should focus on lecturing and asking students to take notes during lectures. Others believe that teachers should get students involved in discussion and encourage them to exchange ideas in class. Which way of teaching do you think is more effective for students' learning?

3. Some parents offer their school-age children money for each high grade (mark) they get in school. Do you think this is a good idea?

4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: students should be encouraged to take courses like science, technology, engineering and math that are likely to lead to job opportunities rather than subjects they might be interested in.

5. What is the most important factor for students to succeed at university or college?

1) university tutors' individual instructions to help solve students' problems;

2) encouragement from family and friends;

3) high-quality education and excellent teachers in the high school

独立口语

Task 1:

1. If universities are given financial support to develop researches, which one do you think would receive more benefits.

1) To predict weather more accurately.

2) To clean rivers and ocean.

3) To deal with out space.

2. Your university has acquired a piece of land next to the campus. There have been three options for the use of the land. Which do you prefer? Why?

1) the athletic facilities and stadiums

2) a park with nature trails

3) centers for students and hotel for campus guests

3. Describe a news article or a story that you are interested in recently. And explain why you think it was interesting. Please include reasons and details in your response.

4. Which one will you learn: play a piano, swim or repair a car?

5. What is your favorite subject? Why do you like it the best? Include details and examples to support your response.