托福口语TPO 18

Task1

Imagine your life ten years in the future. Talk about one way you think your life will be different in ten years than it is now. Use details to explain your answer.

Task2

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to learn about other cultures.

Task3

University Choir to Enter Off-Campus Singing Competitions

Currently, the university choir gives singing concerts only on campus. Next year, however, the choir will add competitive events at other locations to its schedule. The choir ’s new director feels that entering singing competitions will make the quality of the choir ’s performance even better than it is now. “Competitions will motivate students in the choir to pursue a higher standard of excellence in singing.” He said. In addition, it is hoped that getting the choir off campus and out in the public will strengthen the reputation of the university ’s music program. This in turn will help the program grow.

The man expresses her opinion about the change described in the article. Briefly summarize the change. Then state her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

Task4

Relict Behavior

In general, animals act in ways that help them to survive within their specific habitats. However, sometimes an animal species may display a behavior that no longer serves a clear purpose. The original purpose for the behavior may have disappeared long ago, even thousands of years before. These behaviors, known as relict behaviors, were useful to the animal when the species’ habitat was different: but now, because of changed conditions, the behavior no longer serves its original purpose. Left over from an earlier time, the behavior remains as relict, or remnant, long after the environmental circumstance that influenced its evolution has vanished.

Using the example of the pronghorn and lion, explain the concept of a relict behavior.

Task5

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

Task6

Using points and examples from the lecture, explain how the characteristics of target customers influence marketing strategy for products.