托福真經月報-2024年2月報

01.托福寫作題型速覽 INTRODUCTION TO TOEFL WRITING QUESTIONS

📝托福寫作2種題型

• 第1題 (Writing Task 1) :整合寫作題型
• 第2題 (Writing Task 2) :學術討論寫作題型

第1題 整合寫作題 Writing Task 1

本題考生將用約3分鐘閱讀一篇文章，再用約2分鐘聽一段教授講課音檔，閱讀題目後在20分鐘內完成寫作，統整聽力中教授講課內容如何回應閱讀中的論點。

建議練習方向為練習閱讀資訊改寫(換句話說)，練習聽力資訊詳實轉述，與練習使用高分模板寫作(推薦克雷英文滿分寫作模板)。

閱讀 (3分鐘) ➤聽⼒ (約2分鐘) ➤閱讀寫作題⽬ ➤寫作 (20分鐘) 建議字數250-300字

第2題 學術討論寫作題 Writing Task 2

本題考生將在10分鐘內，閱讀教授在討論板上提出的問題與兩位同學的回覆後，完成寫作，寫作中須對於討論串有貢獻，並且附理由與舉例提出自己獨特的論點。

建議練習方向為練習快速構思立場，練習如何寫作支持細節來支持立場（推薦克雷英文托福衝刺課），與練習舉出具體事例扣題。

閱讀題⽬與寫作(10分鐘) 建議字數120-150字

02.托福整合寫作真題 TOEFL WRITING TASK 1 QUESTION

整合寫作真題題目(2024年2月真題)

閱讀題目 Reading Passage：

A product life cycle is a series of stages through which a product passes. Older, long-established products eventually become less popular, while in contrast, the demand for new, more modern goods usually increases. When products reach what is called the maturity stage, it is time to introduce new marketing methods or products to ensure the continuation of product sales. There are three effective methods used to overcome this problem.

The first method is to launch a new version of the product and appeal to new customers. This is commonly used on well-established brands and products. Companies will make small alterations and improvements to win over new customers. Let’s think about a soda company, for example. When one beverage reaches maturity and market saturation, marketing managers and sales managers devise new products. These products might include sugar-free sodas and diet sodas that appeal to a more health-conscious consumer.

A second method used is to release a related product. These are goods that are used in conjunction with existing products. Companies will create new, related products to appeal to the existing customer base in hopes of increasing sales. For example, a tractor company that manufactures farm and construction equipment might also sell boots. People who buy tractors often buy boots as well, so they may choose to buy boots from a company that they trust when they buy tractors.

A final method is forming a business partnership. This type of partnership is often used to reduce costs or to develop a product that one company would not be able to produce by itself. Consider an ice cream company and a chocolate company. The two companies might form a partnership to produce chocolate ice cream. For both companies, this new chocolate ice cream product represents a new product and source of sales.

聽力題目逐字稿 Lecture：

The sales and marketing techniques you just read are far from ideal.

To begin with, while launching a new product often may appeal to new customers, loyal customers might feel that new products are not as good as the original. They might feel betrayed by the company because they believe it is trying to change something they like. Even if the original version of a soft drink is still available, some customers may lose confidence in the brand.
In this scenario, the new product will in fact end up reducing overall sales.

Second, on producing related products under the same brand name. When new products are released from a brand, consumers expect these products to possess all the qualities that the brand possesses. If the newly introduced products do not match the expected standards of the brand, the company’s image may suffer. Consider the example of tractors and boots. People buy tractors because they represent certain qualities like toughness and durability. This, however, doesn’t mean that the boots will possess the same qualities. If the boots fail to live up to the consumer’s expectations then the company’s reputation will decline and sales will suffer.

Forming business partnerships may seem attractive, but relations often fall apart for one reason or another. Then, things may be worse than before. Looking at the example of an ice cream and chocolate company, let’s imagine that the combination of products attracts many consumers at first. However, the success of the new ice cream makes the chocolate company consider launching its own ice cream brand and becoming a competitor of its partner. Now the ice cream company has a new competitor and will face even greater difficulties selling its products.

02.托福整合寫作範文 1 TOEFL WRITING TASK 1 SAMPLE ANSWER 1

問題：

Summarize the points made in the lecture, being sure to explain how they respond to the specific points made in the reading passage.（2024年2月真題）

👩‍🦱整合寫作美國老師滿分示範範文- 全文(字數:297字)

Consumer products go through a life cycle and eventually reach maturity, meaning that a company is no longer able to increase sales of a product. The reading passage provides three strategies that companies might employ to overcome this challenge, but the professor in the listening contends that each one is inadequate or counterproductive.

First, the reading states that companies can launch a new product to appeal to new customers. For instance, a soda company might release diet or low sugar versions of their beverages. However, the professor points out that this may alienate existing customers. They may feel that the brand is betraying them by changing something that they love. So, sales may actually decline.

Second, while the reading passage mentions that releasing new products related to existing products can help in sales, the lecturer argues that it is a risky maneuver. Customers expect the products of a certain brand to have certain characteristics, and if the new products fail to meet expectations, they will lose trust in the brand. For example, if a tractor company’s new boots are not durable, like their tractors are, then customers will be disappointed and will consider purchasing from other sources.

Finally, the reading passage mentions cooperations between companies. For instance, an ice cream company and a chocolate company might collaborate to create a new kind of ice cream, increasing sales for each of them. However, the professor points out this may encourage one company to enter the other’s market. In this example, the chocolate company might start making its own ice cream separately, thus becoming a competitor rather than a collaborator.

Though the methods provided in the reading passage seem appealing at first glance, the professor in the lecture shows that each one would prove ineffective or even counterproductive. None of the strategies would resolve the problem of product maturity.

👱‍♀️整合寫作滿分示範範文- 全文(字數:309字)

The reading passage explores the issue of continuing product sales when they reach the maturity stage, and several marketing strategies are provided in support of the argument. Although the argument seems convincing and substantiated, the lecturer casts doubts on it for the following reasons.

First, even though the reading passage suggests that rolling out a new version of the product can appeal to new groups of consumers, the lecturer argues that this may lead to unexpected negative effects. He believes that, as some original features might be removed from the modified version, old customers might find it less ideal and therefore lose confidence and loyalty to the brand. Therefore, the lecturer’s argument disproves its counterpart in the reading.

Second, the writer claims that it is also an effective method to develop products that are related to the needs of existing customers. Conversely, the speaker refutes the idea by explaining that the related product might not possess the same level of quality as the main product, due to the fact that it might not be the company’s specialty. This might be harmful to the brand’s reputation and even worsen sales performance.

Last but not least, the lecturer acutely identifies the weakness in the reading that teaming with other businesses might result in more intense competition. He convincingly points out that a company might launch its own brand to replace its partner business. Moreover, he provides an example that a chocolate brand working with an ice cream company might as well start its own ice cream business. As a result, the ice cream company ends up having more rivals and facing a more challenging market.

In conclusion, based on the evidence provided above, it can be clearly seen that stances on both sides are contradictory. Although the contents of the reading passage seem plausible, the speaker disproves them with solid reasoning.

03.托福獨立寫作真題 TOEFL WRITING TASK 2 QUESTION

學術討論寫作真題 題目(2024年2月真題)

問題：

Your professor is teaching a class on education. Write a post responding to the professor’s question.
In your response, you should do the following:
– Express and support your opinion.
– Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words.

An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Doctor Achebe:
Next, we’ll be discussing the future of higher education, focusing on proposals for making postsecondary education (education after high school) more efficient and more accessible. One such proposal is to make class attendance optional. For instance, under an optional- attendance policy, university students could choose not to attend classes but instead study the course materials and acquire the knowledge on their own time. Their grade would then be based entirely on exams or papers. What are your thoughts on this approach?

Claire (student 1):
I like the idea of optional attendance. University students have a lot going on, and sometimes it’s difficult to make it to class. As long as students are held accountable for the information they’re supposed to learn, I don’t see why they should have to attend every class session, especially for classes that meet multiple times a week.

Andrew (student 2):
I have to disagree with Claire. I think that class attendance policies foster another important kind of accountability. They teach discipline and responsibility. Many of the jobs that university or trade school students will pursue after graduation have their own attendance policies, so students should see class attendance as good preparation for entering the workforce.

👩‍🦱學術討論寫作滿分示範範文1（字數：152字）

I agree with Andrew that class attendance should be mandatory. To add to his point, I believe that, while a certain percentage of absences can still be tolerated, students have the responsibility to attend a class.

Taking a course is not just about memorizing theories. Group discussion and collaboration are also part of the learning. Moreover, through interpersonal interactions, students can develop important people skills and work ethics. For example, when I was in college, I did not learn the most from lectures or textbooks but from group discussions, gaining new insights from my peers and feeling motivated by the problem-solving process. I also learned to recognize everyone’s strengths and weaknesses and to communicate with “free riders.” These experiences and the related skills I have developed from them were very helpful when I entered the workforce. Otherwise, I might possess good professionalism but struggle with work tasks.

Therefore, I think students should be required to attend classes and learn outside of the books.

學術討論寫作滿分示範範文2（字數：148字）

I agree with Claire that class attendance should be optional in higher education. This is because, unlike most high schoolers, many university students have responsibilities outside of school that may be a higher priority than attending classes.

Typically, high school students only have one priority, namely, to attend class and learn. In most cases, their housing, food and other necessities are provided by their parents or guardians. However, college students are in a different situation. Many of them are financially independent. Because they pay for their own homes and food, they need to work jobs that sometimes might prevent them from attending class. Furthermore, some university students are married, have children, or care for an aging relative. Students should not be penalized for having responsibilities that are more important than attending class.

Because university students have other priorities besides school, they should not be penalized for missing class.

學術討論寫作真題 2 題目(2024年2月真題)

問題：

Your professor is teaching a class on child development. Write a post responding to the professor’s question. In your response, you should do the following.
– Express and support your opinion.
– Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words.
An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Doctor Diaz:
We’ve been discussing ways that parents can help prepare their teenage children for adulthood. One line of thinking is that parents should encourage their teenagers to take part-time jobs to help them learn to be responsible, even if it is not an economic necessity for the teenagers to work. What are your thoughts on the issue? Should parents urge teenage children to get a job? Why or why not?

Claire (student 1):
Teenagers should work part-time. When I was 16, I washed dishes at a restaurant, and I’m glad I did. I learned a lot about time management. I had to use my free time wisely to make sure I could complete homework despite spending time working at a job. This is a valuable life skill.

Andrew (student 2):
I would have to disagree. A teenager is still just a kid, and in my opinion, a kid needs to focus on going to school and learning. A job would be an unnecessary distraction. If it’s all about learning responsibility, I think there are a lot of other ways to do that without the commitment required by a job.

學術討論寫作滿分示範範文1（字數：151字）

Claire mentioned that taking a part-time job teaches teenagers time-management skills, based on her own experience of working at a restaurant at the age of 16.

To add to her point, I believe that even just very minimal working hours and a little workload from a part-time job can be beneficial to teenagers. They will become more mature. Moreover, a part-time job provides opportunities to learn outside of school. On the job, teenagers will develop social skills, a sense of responsibility, and punctual habits. They can also broaden their horizons by learning about business models and organizations. For example, I worked at a trade show as a student ambassador for a technology company. Not only did I learn to understand and follow company policies but I also tried to communicate with people with different work styles.

Therefore, I believe that taking a part-time job will help teenagers become more independent and capable.

學術討論寫作滿分示範範文2（字數：129字）

I agree with Andrew that children should primarily focus on learning and attending school rather than being burdened with work at a young age.

Additionally, there are numerous ways for children to learn responsibility and prepare for adulthood. Parents can involve their children in volunteering programs, such as visiting nursing homes or orphanages and assisting those in need. Engaging in such activities with their parents can foster self-awareness and personal growth more effectively than taking on a part-time job. For instance, during my childhood, I frequently followed my parents to their social gatherings and community service activities. Simply observing their interactions with others taught me valuable lessons in maturity and responsibility.

Therefore, I believe parents can include their children in their own activities to better prepare them for adulthood rather than having them take a part-time job.

學術討論寫作真題 3 題目(2024年1月真題)

問題：

Your professor is teaching a class on human resource management. Write a post responding to the professor’s question. In your response, you should do the following.
– Express and support your opinion.
– Make a contribution to the discussion in your own words.
An effective response will contain at least 100 words.

Doctor Achebe:
In our discussion on the importance of workplace mentoring, we learned that mentoring (training or guiding someone) is typically associated with senior employees-that is, workers who have been at a company for a long time and mentor younger colleagues. However, at some companies, especially those that use innovative technology, younger employees sometimes train or guide senior colleagues. Do you think that it is a good idea for companies to encourage younger employees to mentor senior coworkers? Why or why not?

Claire (student 1):
I support the idea of having younger employees mentor senior ones. Technology is developing so rapidly these days, and young people are much more skilled in dealing with technology than older employees are. It’s the ideal way for senior employees to learn new digital skills.

Paul (student 2):
Claire makes a good point, but technology aside, I do not think that younger employees make good mentors right away. When younger employees join companies, they often lack the experience needed to be fully effective in their roles. They should be mentored by senior coworkers who have achieved a high level of expertise in their work.

學術討論寫作滿分示範範文1（字數：151字）

Claire mentioned that younger employees can be mentors especially because they are more familiar with the latest technology. To add to her point, I believe that when it comes to mentorship, age is not a problem.

Experience and expertise play a more crucial role. It depends on one’s professional background. Sometimes a younger employee, despite their fewer years of work experience overall, might have received more related training than a senior employee has. For example, I used to work at an online language school where most of my colleagues were older than me. However, most of them came from other industries and had little teaching-related experience. Because I had a teacher’s certificate, a master’s degree in teaching, and more experience of being a school teacher, I was promoted to Team Leader and became the mentor for senior employees.

Therefore, I think, that with great experiences and backgrounds, younger employees can be great mentors, too.

學術討論寫作滿分示範範文2（字數：128字）

I agree with Paul that younger employees often lack the experience compared to senior coworkers. To add to his point, I think it is better for senior coworkers to serve as mentors and provide guidance to younger employees.

Senior employees have more experience and expertise in the field compared to the younger ones. Hence, the experience of senior employees can contribute to more effective decision-making and problem-solving within the team. For example, when I was new to the workforce, my senior colleague provided invaluable advice on handling difficult client situations, which greatly improved my work performance.

While younger employees can offer new viewpoints and creative thoughts, they might not have as much knowledge and understanding about the industry as older employees do. Hence, senior coworkers make better mentors as they have the wisdom and experience gained from working in the field for many years.

04.托福口說題型速覽 INTRODUCTION TO TOEFL SPEAKING QUESTIONS

👄托福口說部分總共有4題：

• 第1題➤獨立題型 ➤個人意見題
• 第2題➤整合題型 ➤校園情境題
• 第3題➤整合題型 ➤觀念例子題
• 第4題➤整合題型 ➤學術講課題

第1題 Speaking Task 1

題目中會提供兩個立場論述，請你擇一立場附理由解釋你的觀點，或是提供單一論點，請你附理由解釋自己同意或不同意。

看到題目➤準備 (15秒)➤口說回答 (45秒)

第2題 Speaking Task 2

題目中將提供一篇閱讀篇章(學生陳情信、校園公告等)，後播放一段聽力音檔，內容主要為2位學生的對話。閱讀以及聽完之後，考生須統整閱讀與聽力資訊作口說摘要。

閱讀 (45-50秒)➤聽力 (約1-1.5分)➤準備 (30秒)➤口說回答 (60秒)

第3題 Speaking Task 3

題目中將提供一篇閱讀篇章，內容主要為學術文章，後播放一段聽力音檔，內容主要為教授講課片對。閱讀以及聽完之後，考生須統整閱讀與聽力資訊作口說摘要。

閱讀 (45-50秒)➤聽力 (約1-1.5分)➤準備 (30秒)➤口說回答 (60秒)

第4題 Speaking Task 4

題目將播放一篇聽力音檔，內容主要為學術講課，聽完後考生須作口說摘要。

聽力 (約1-2分)➤準備 (20秒)➤口說回答 (60秒)

05.托福口說第1題真題與示範答案 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 1 QUESTION, SAMPLE ANSWER

問題：

Some people prefer jobs that require them to work mostly with computers and other technology. Others prefer jobs that do not require them to work with much technology. Which type of job do you prefer? Why? (2024年2月真題）

🎙口說第1題 示範答案音檔

口說第1題 示範答案 逐字稿

I prefer jobs involving computers and technology for two main reasons. Firstly, they offer great opportunities for career growth. For example, in my job, I am constantly learning to use new software and gain new skills. I always feel that I am becoming more proficient in my field. Secondly, many technology-related jobs offer the flexibility to work remotely. It provides a better work-life balance. In my job, I can work from anywhere with an internet connection. It gives me the flexibility to balance my work and personal life.

06.托福口說第2題真題 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 2 QUESTION

口說第2題 真題(2024年2月真題)

閱讀題目 Reading

Ban Bikes in the Center of Campus
It’s wonderful to see many students utilizing bicycles as a means of transportation. However, I think it is necessary to implement restrictions on biking in the center of campus. The sidewalks connecting the academic buildings are narrow, and when students ride their bikes on these paths, it poses a safety risk for those who are walking to their classes. In order to ensure that students follow the rule, anyone caught riding their bikes in this area should be made to pay a fine. By taking these measures, we can create a safer and more enjoyable environment for all members of the campus community.

聽力題目逐字稿 Conversation

Listen to a conversation between two students

A: You know, I’m surprised by the suggestion.

B: Oh, you mean the idea in the letter?

A: Yeah! I don’t think we need that. I mean, most students already get off their bikes and walk them, and everyone gets through without any problem. So I think it’s just a small handful of bikers that are causing a problem.

B: So you don’t think a ban is necessary?

A: Exactly. Maybe all we need is a few signs politely asking everyone to walk their bikes. Students are pretty responsible, and since most of them already do it, that might be enough for the few who don’t.

B: Yeah, you’re probably right.

A: Plus, I don’t think his suggestion for enforcement would work out.

B: Why not?

A: Well, someone would have to stand there watching that area all the time, right? Probably a campus security officer?

B: Right.

A: Well, that would be a total waste of resources. I mean, campus security officers have more important things to do than that. It really wouldn’t be a good use of their time.

B: No, it wouldn’t.

A: And I don’t think students would take kindly to the idea either. It would feel repressive to have uniformed officers monitoring us all the time.

B: I see your point.

06.托福口說第2題示範答案 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 2 SAMPLE ANSWER

問題：

The woman expresses her opinion of the letter. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.（2024年2月真題）

🎙口說第2題 示範答案音檔

口說第2題 示範答案逐字稿

The letter written by the student proposes that the campus should impose fines on students who ride in the center of campus. However, the man in the listening disagrees with it for a couple of reasons. First, he believes such implementation isn’t necessary, as most students already get off from their bikes and walk them. Simply putting up signs asking everyone to walk their bikes could resolve the issue, especially since most students are already doing it. Second, he argues that the suggested enforcement method wouldn’t be effective. Campus security has more important duties than constantly monitoring bike riders. This would result in a waste of resources and time. Additionally, he doubts other students would support the idea.

07.托福口說第3題真題 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 3 QUESTION

口說第3題 真題(2024年1月真題)

閱讀題目 Reading

Environment Scenting
Our powerful sense of smell allows us to tell the difference between many kinds of odors. These odors are interpreted and processed in a part of the brain that affects our emotions, behavior, and memory. Given this knowledge, market researchers are studying the effects of what is known as environment scenting. This technique attempts to use pleasant fragrances in stores to increase customers’ sales. The results of these marketing studies indicate that smells can strongly influence consumers both in their willingness to buy a product and in the value they place on the product.

聽力題目逐字稿 Lecture

OK, so to see how this works, let’s look at the results of a couple experiments. One was conducted by researchers in a department store. They put a fragrance, a perfume, that had been proved to appeal to women into the air of a women’s clothing department of a large store. Then they put a different fragrance that has been proven to appeal to men into the air of the men’s clothing department of the store. Well, the results were pretty surprising. Sales almost doubled on the days when these fragrances were used, so there really was a difference. Now, let’s look at another experiment. In this one, two identical pairs of running shoes were each placed in separate rooms. One room was scented with a pleasant fragrance and the other room had no fragrance at all. Then study participants were asked to enter each room and to examine each pair of shoes. Afterward, they were asked to fill out a questionnaire evaluating the shoes. Not only did most consumers prefer the shoes in the fragrant room, but they also thought the pair of shoes in the fragrant room was more expensive. On average, they estimated the pair of shoes in the room with fragrance to be about fifteen dollars more.

07.托福口說第3題示範答案 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 3 SAMPLE ANSWER

問題：

Using the examples from the lecture, explain what environmental scenting is and how it influences consumers.（2024年2月真題）

🎙口說第3題 示範答案音檔

口說第3題 示範答案逐字稿

The reading passage discusses the concept of environmental scenting, which is when companies use pleasant fragrances to increase customer sales. The professor in the lecture gives two examples of researchers studying the effects of environmental scenting on consumer behavior. In one study, they introduced fragrances proven to appeal to specific groups of people into the air of relevant departments, such as women’s clothing and men’s clothing. Sales nearly doubled on days when these fragrances were used. In another experiment, researchers put identical pairs of running shoes in different rooms. One room had a fragrance in the air and the other did not. Participants preferred the shoes in the fragranced room and perceived them to be of higher value. These findings show how environmental scenting can cause consumers to buy more and value goods more highly.

08.托福口說第4題真題 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 4 QUESTION

聽力題目逐字稿 Listening

We’ve been talking about social cooperation in animals, the way animals interact with each other. In certain species, social cooperation enables them to feed more efficiently or effectively than they would be able to do if each individual were acting alone. Let’s look at a couple of examples.

Deer tend to eat in a group. Usually, five to fifteen deer will eat together. Why do they do this? Well, one deer eating alone has to remain constantly alert for predators. It has to watch out for mountain lions or bears. So after each bite, a deer might raise its head to look around. This slows down feeding. But it’s different if a group of deer eats together. One or two deer can keep a lookout for danger while the others eat. This means that those eating can really chow down, they can eat a lot of food relatively quickly. The deer take turns, so after a while the ones that have been keeping watch will get a chance to eat.

Let’s think about a very different animal, the honeybee. Honeybees are very social animals and live together in their hives. Say a honeybee is out looking for food and finds a whole lot of flowers. Flowers have nectar, which is food for bees. Well, the bee will return to the hive and share information about the location of the food source with the other bees by doing a special dance. Really the dance is just a series of repetitive body movements that tells the other bees the direction of the nectar and its distance from the hive. This means that other bees from the same hive will be able to go to the same flower patch. The whole hive can get more food because the one bee that found the flowers shared the information successfully.

08.托福口說第4題示範答案 TOEFL SPEAKING TASK 4 SAMPLE ANSWER

問題：

Using the two examples from the lecture, explain how social cooperation can benefit animal species.（2024年2月真題）

🎙口說第4題 示範答案音檔

口說第4題 示範答案逐字稿

The lecture discusses two advantages of social cooperation when animals feed. First, feeding in groups enhances eating efficiency and safety. For example, when a deer eats alone, it must be constantly alert for predators. But feeding in a group allows deer to take turns watching for threats, enabling the rest of the herd to focus on feeding without interruption. This increases the overall productivity of feeding activities. Second, some animals might share information about food sources. For instance, when a bee discovers a nectar source, it communicates this information to other members of the hive through a special dance. This enables the entire hive to locate and access food more efficiently.

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