2017年托福写作独立真题按话题分类

?日期教育/学习/学校（19道）

2017/1/14As a student of university that has a long break between university semesters, the university requires all students to do one of the following for one month during the break:

1. Students must take a course on the subject that has no direct connection to their majors of study ( For

example, a student majoring in engineering may take course in ?ne arts or social science.)

2. Students must volunteer to work in the university’s city or their hometowns to improve some aspects of

life of the city or their own town.( For example, students may help local primary school children with their

homework.)

Which one do you think is more bene?cial for students in their university? Why?

2017/3/25Which ONE of the following factors do you believe is most important in helping students succeed in their studies at college or university? Why?

1. Having access at the university to tutors who can provide individual instruction for students who have

di?culty with schoolwork

2. Having the support and encouragement of family and friends while attending university

3. Receiving a high-quality education from excellent teachers while in high school

2017/4/23Some young people are free in the evenings or have days o? at school, which way can bring them the most bene?t?

1. to accumulate work experience by a part-time job or volunteering in a community

2. learning to play a sport

3. learning to play a musical instrument

2017/5/20At some universities, students are allowed to take part in deciding issues that a?ect everyone in their daily life on campus such as how many hours that libraries should be open each day or what kinds of food should

be served in the cafeteria. But at some other universities, experts are hired to make these decisions while

students almost never involved. Which approach do you prefer and why?

2017/6/3Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? One can learn a lot about a person from the type of friends this person has.

2017/7/2The city wants to help teachers of its high school students (ages 14—18) improve their teaching. It is considering two choices:

1. Choose a group of excellent teachers; these teachers will attend a class led by an expert for additional

training in how to teach e?ectively, and they will then come back to their schools and provide that training

for the other teachers in the school.

2. Provide additional training in teaching e?ectively for all high school teachers, using online material that

each teacher will study individually. Which one of these plans would you support? Why?

2017/7/15 上午场Students aged 13-18 are taught di?erent subjects by di?erent teachers while younger students are taught by only one teacher all day long. Some people suggest it would bene?t young students to be taught by

di?erent teachers. Do you agree with this view? Why or why not?

2017/9/9Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Your friend has the opportunity to choose either one of two types of major ?eld of study, which one would you suggest your friend to choose and why?

1.A major that would allow him to complete and get a degree faster (so that your friend could start working

full-time sooner).

2.A major that requires many years of study but would provide him with more employment opportunities and

job o?ers in the future.

2017/9/16Nowadays, children rely too much on the technology, like computers, smartphone, video games for fun and entertainment; playing simple toys or playing outside with friends would be better for the children’s

development. Do you agree or disagree?

2017/9/17High school students now cheat more than before in homework assignments, by asking other students for answers. Which of the following do you think is the most e?ective way to stop this phenomenon?

1. asking parents to monitor (signing homework to prove no cheating involved)

2. increasing penalty or punishment to the students who cheat

3. asking teacher to create homework assignment in which students can hardly cheat

2017/9/23Many universities are trying to help new students adapt to the life on campus. If you were a new college student, which of the following do you prefer to participate in?

- Attending a one-week orientation or introduction program on campus, and it will begin before you have

classes.

- Meeting regularly in your ?rst year with a student in your major who has been in the university for several

years.

2017/9/24High school graduates usually have two months’ break before they go to college or university. The high school now requires all the graduates to do one of the following to take full advantage of this break.

1 Students need to attend classes to complete university-level courses that have direct connection to their

majors of study.

2 Students need to join a team led by their teacher to visit museums or historical sites and write a paper

about it.

Which one do you think is more bene?cial for students? Why?

2017/9/30Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Company should pay for the employees to get university degrees

2017/10/15Most adults believe that modern children (5-10 years old) behave worse than those in the past. What action parents should take do you think will have the most positive e?ect on children to help them behave better

like respecting and treating others kindly?

1. limit the types of the TV programs and movies they watch

2. spend more time talking with children

3. supervise and monitor children while they are playing with their friends.

2017/10/21Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Students nowadays are more interested in politics than in the past.

2017/10/29Students are eligible for graduation when they have completed satisfactorily all the academic requirements of their degree program as speci?ed by their major department, their college, and the university. In addition

to the normal requirements, some universities are now considering requiring all students to take public

speaking class in order to improve their public speaking skills. Some deems this extra requirement

necessary while others have an opposite view. What is your opinion?

2017/11/4Some people believe students (age 14-18) should make lectures learn by sitting there listening to the teacher while taking notes. Others believe teachers should let students communicate and share their ideas

with others more. Which do you think is more e?ective for students’ study?

2017/12/9What do you think is the most important ability for a high school teacher:

1. the ability to give good advice to students about their future plan;

2. the ability to recognize students who need help and help them;

3. the ability to encourage students to study on their own about the outside world.

2017/12/10Agree or disagree?

Students do not respect their teachers as much as they did in the past

?日期?生活/?生活?方式（16道）

2017/2/26Do you agree or disagree: Parents should help their children with schoolwork or let children work independently?

2017/3/04Many ?lmmakers make movies based on books. Some people prefer to read the book before they watch the movie, while other people prefer to watch the movie before they read the book. Which one do you prefer? 2017/3/11Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

It is better to relax by reading a book or watching a movie than by doing physical exercise.

2017/4/1Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

When you have been friends with someone for a long time, it is important to continue your friendship with

that person even if he or she does something you do not like.

2017/4/15Do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

It is better to make friends with intelligent people than with the people who have a good sense of humor. 2017/6/10Some people like to buy and eat their meals at restaurants frequently, while others like to cook most of the meals at home and rarely go to the restaurant. Which do you prefer? Why?

2017/6/25Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: It is better to work for business owned by someone else than to work for the business of one's own family.

2017/7/8Some believe that we should keep a distance from the people we care about, because it is necessary for people to understand the importance of each other, while others think being away from people we care

about can damage our relationship with them and we should spend more time with them. Which do you

prefer?

2017/7/15 下午场Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: It is better to spend more time watching TV programs from which we can learn knowledge and spend less time watching entertainment TV programs.

2017/10/14Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Remaining happy and optimistic when you fail is more important than achieving success.

2017/10/28Many ?lmmakers make movies based on books. Some people prefer to read the book before they watch the movie, while other people prefer to watch the movie before they read the book. Which one do you prefer? 2017/11/11Parents should give weekly spending money to their children.

2017/11/12Young people aged at 16 to 19 should be required to do some paid part-time jobs.

2017/11/26The food people ate in the past was much healthier than what we eat today.

2017/12/2If you can change one aspect to improve your health, which would you choose? Why?

1. The kind of food

2. The amount of exercise

3.The amount of stress

2017/12/17Your friend is going to reduce the living expenses. Which of the following way would you recommend to your friend and why?

1. Find a roommate that can share the living expenses.

2. Buy the new technology products less frequently.

3. Shop for less expensive food to cook at home.

?日期个?人品质（6道）

2017/1/7Do you agree or disagree: If you are selecting a leader for a student organization, honesty is the most important to consider in deciding whom to vote for.

2017/2/25Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? The way a person dresses shows a good indication of his or her personality.

2017/5/6Do you agree or disagree with the following statement

It is impossible to be completely honest with your friends all the time.

2017/5/13Which one of the following values is the most important to share with a young child (5-10 years old)?

1. being helpful

2. being honest

3. being well organized

2017/5/27Which one of the following values is the most important to share with a young child (5-10 years old)?

1. being helpful

2. being honest

3. being well org

2017/11/25The more money people have, the more money they should give away to charity.

?日期政府/环境（4道）

2017/7/1What is the most useful action for an individual to take for the protection of natural environment?

1. Leave vehicles at home and walk or ride a bike

2. Reuse and recycle waste

3. Purchase organic food in local markets

2017/8/26 下午场Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Modern agriculture methods damage the environment, but providing food for the growing population around the world is more important than protecting the environment.

2017/11/18What one of the following is the most important action for the government to take for the protection of natural environment?

1. Fund research on new energy sources such as solar and wind power

2. Preserve natural places such as forests and natural wildlife species

3. Pass and enforce laws to reduce the pollution produced by companies and industries

2017/12/16Do you agree or disagree that the most important thing the government should do to improve health care is to clean the environment.

?日期社会/团体（3道）

2017/2/18Do you agree or disagree: A group will be more helped by a person who is willing to do things that other members want than a person who strongly insist on things in a way that are di?erent from other members

want.

2017/8/26 上午场Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Nowadays it is easier to maintain good health than in the past

2017/8/27Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Some people think nowadays the media (TV, newspaper, Internet) are less concerned about the accuracy of news than in the past, and the incorrect

information may cause problems to the public.