[토플스피킹] TOEFL Independent Speaking 연습문제 & 샘플답안 -2

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Personal Preference

 

Q. Some people prefer to shop for fruit and vegetables in supermarket chains. Others prefer outdoor markets. Which do you think is better and why?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your preference.

smaple response Personally, I prefer to shop for my fruits and vegetables at outdoor markets instead of at supermarkets. The first reason is that the produce I purchase at outdoor markets is often fresher than the produce sold at supermarkets. For example, many times, the people selling the fruits and vegetables are the farmers who grew the products. Since they came straight from the farm, I know that they're fresh. Another important thing is that you can often negotiate the price at outdoor markets, which is something you can't do when you shop at supermarkets. By negotiating the price, this lets you save money, especially when you buy large amounts of produce.

 

Q. Some students prefer to study in traditional school classrooms. Others prefer to take classes over the internet. Which method of study do you think is better and why?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your preference.

smaple response ▶ I'm the kind of person who prefers to take traditional classes when I study. To begin with, the quality of the instruction is better in traditional classes. I find it easier to understand a subject by listening to the professor lecture and by interacting with the other students in class. When I don't understand something, I can ask a question and get an immediate answer. Second of all, it helps to know your professor so that he can become your mentor. Having a mentor is very important for a student. For instance, the professor could provide references for you to get into graduate school or to get a job after graduating. So, for those reasons, I would much rather take traditional classes than online classes. ▶ I would rather take online classes than traditional ones. First, online classes are cheaper, so I can save money by taking them. For example, I don't have to live near the university, where housing is usually more expensive. I also don't have to spend any time and money on transportation, which can be expensive. Second, online classes are more convenient than traditional ones. This would enable me to stay in my hometown and live with my parents while I'm studying. I can also get a job while I study and be much more flexible. In other words, I don't have to change my entire life just to get an education. So, for these reasons, I think studying online is better than studying in a traditional classroom setting.

 

Q.Some people believe that cities should help their poor by providing them with noney. Others believe that the poor should be provided with actual goods like food. Which method of assistance do  you prefer and why? 

Use specific reasons and examples to support your preference.

smaple response ▶ I believe that cities should provide money to the poor rather than give them necessities like food. For starters, giving money to the poor allows them to keep some of their dignity. Most of the poor feel some shame because of their status. By directly giving them food or items, the poor might feel more ashamed. Giving them money provides them with some power and helps them get some dignity back. In addition, giving them money allows them to make their own decisions on what to buy. If people just give them items like food and clothing, they might not like them or might not eat them for various reasons. Those are the two main reasons why I believe cities should give money to the poor instead of items. ▶ In my opinion, cities should provide useful items like food and clothing, not money, to the poor. Firstly, many poor people suffer from drug and alcohol addiction. They would just use the money on drugs and alcohol However, by giving food and other items, we can ensure they and their families have some useful items. Secondly, many people donate food and clothing to help the poor That way, cities wouldn't need to spend lots of money on these items. Cities could use government money to build more homeless shelters and soup kitchens. Also, they could start training programs to help the poor get better jobs. So, for these reasons, I think cities should give the poor food and other items instead of money.

 

Q. Some students live with a roommate in a dormitory. Other students live alone in a place that is near the campus. What kind of living situation do you prefer and why?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your preference.

smaple response ▶ Personally, I prefer to live on campus with a roommate. For one, there is the issue of cost. Living in a dorm can be cheaper than living off campus. I won't have to buy things such as furniture or pay for electricity, gas, heat, or the Internet. And I won't have to cook since I can just go to the school cafeteria, so I can save a lot of money on food, too. Additionally, my roommate can also be my friend. Being in college can be a lonely experience. However, with a roommate, we can study together, talk about our problems, and just hang out together. These are the two reasons I prefer to live on campus with a roommate. ▶ I would rather live alone near the campus than share a dorm room. First off, living in a dorm has a lot of drawbacks. Most dorms have curfews or rules about having guests. In other words, they're too strict for me. Another drawback is the size of the dorm rooms. They can be rather small. Also, you have to share the bathrooms with everyone. Another reason is that a roommate can cause a lot of problems if you have different personalities. I like to have a clean room, go to bed early, and study hard. I wouldn't like a roommate who always has parties, smokes, and stays up very late. So, for these reasons, I prefer to live by myself near the campus.

 

Q. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Music and art should have the same value as other subjects at school such as math and science.

Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. 

smaple response ▶ I think music and art should have the same value as other courses. Firstly, they are part of our society. Appreciating music and art can make you well-rounded. On the other hand, if all we studied was math and science, we'd be like robots and never appreciate the beauty of our world. Secondly, studies have shown that people with comprehensive educations are more valuable in the workforce. Many universities now require students to take a core curriculum before they pick a major. This gives them some knowledge in many areas and provides them with flexibility in choosing their careers. For these reasons. I believe art and music should have the same value as other courses. ▶ I believe art and music shouldn't have the same value as other courses. First of all, they have no practical use in the real world. Simply put, no one cares if I can play the piano or draw well when I apply for a job, so art and music shouldn't be considered important classes. Another important thing is that some people have no talent for art and music, so giving grades in these classes is unfair. If a student with little artistic or musical talent got a bad grade in a class, it might affect his chances of getting into college or even graduating from college. Therefore, for these reasons, I think art and music shouldn't have the same value as other courses.

 

Q. Some people take trips by themselves. Others take trips with groups of people. Which kind of trip do you prefer and why?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your preference.

smaple response ▶ Of the two options, I would choose to travel alone than in a group. Firstly, by traveling alone, I can decide where to go and what to do. I don't have to agree to do something just to make others happy. Also, I can be more flexible and change my mind. My trip can be more exciting and interesting than it would be if I had to follow a tour group's set schedule. Secondly, I may not get along with the other people I'm traveling with. Everyone has different personalities. Some are lazy or cheap, and others can never make up their minds. If we have an argument. i could ruin the trip or even our friendship. So, I prefer to travel alone. ▶ I'd rather travel in a group than alone. To begin with, traveling in a group is safer than traveling alone. If I were alone, I might have some problems, yet no one could help me, especially in a foreign country where I don't speak the language. If I'm with a tour group, the leader almost always speaks the local language. In addition, traveling with a group can give you and your travel partners many shared experiences and lots of good memories from the trip. Since it's more interesting to travel with others, you can get memories from your trip that will last a lifetime. That is why I prefer traveling with a group of people.

 

Q. Some people save all of their extra money. Others spend their extra money on purchasing various things. Which kind of person are you and why?

Use specific reasons and examples to support your preference.

smaple response ▶ I believe that it's better to save any extra money I have. Having that extra cash saved aives me some peace of mind. For instance, someone in my family or I could have an emergency and need the extra money since hospitals can be expensive. Also, the future is uncertain, so I could possibly lose my job. If I lost my job and had no savings, I wouldn't be able to pay for my apartment, food, or anything. Some people recommend you have at least three month's salary saved in case you lose your job. These are the main reasons I think it's better to save extra money than to spend it.  ▶ My preference is to spend any extra money I have rather than save it. I enjoy shopping and like to have the best of everything, such as clothing and the latest technology like computers and cell phones. Additionally, I am young, so I don't have any responsibilities. I'm not married, I don't have children, and my parents have enough to take care of themselves. I'm healthy, so I never worry about being sick. Also, I have an active social life. In other words, I like to go out with my friends to nightclubs and good restaurants. So, for these reasons, I prefer to spend any extra money I have.

 

Q. Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Computers have made people's lives better. 

Give specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

smaple response ▶ In my opinion, computers have made our lives better. First of all, now it's easier for people to conduct research with computers and to write reports on them. For example, we can use the Internet to get information about all kinds of subiects. Plus, word processing programs make it easy to type our papers on computers. A second reason is that computers have better entertainment and communication capabilities. Thanks to computers, we can now listen to music, watch movies, and play games on computers. And we have e-mail and chat rooms, which make it faster and easier for people to communicate with others around the world. Computers have clearly made our lives much better. ▶ I think that computers have not made our lives better. To begin with, many people waste their time using computers to play games or to use the Internet. Simply put, they have no friends or social lives outside of their computers. Some people even lose their jobs or fail their classes because they spend all of their time using their computers for fun. Secondly, there is the problem of privacy and Internet crime. Experts can attack vour computer and get your private information, such as your bank account and credit card numbers, from it. Also, there are a lot of people trying to trick others into giving them money by making false claims. Overall, these reasons prove that computers have not made our lives better.