1.鸟羽毛的进化理论

2.催眠假设

3.法国王权政治

4.湿地改善污染

5.Martian Volcanoes

6.农业和畜牧业发展

7.人类迁移到北美

8.The Choreography of Merce Cunningham

【第·一套】

C1：学生和心理学教授的对话。教授要去加拿大了，学生和他讨论一个research研究。研究内容是儿童是从什么时候开始有记忆的，究竟是三岁还是两岁半。

L1: 心理学，帮助别人的心理学效应。通常帮助别人是要求回报的，但在有些情况下，帮助别人只是想获得心理上的舒服。

C2：学生和管理员的对话。学生负责杂志工作，有一个著·名作家要来签售会，学生希望获得一些copy。管理员说这样的活动可以和bookstore联动，不需要学生自己购买copy。管理员对这个作家也很感兴趣，希望能去参加签售会。

【第二套】

C1: 学生非常沮丧，他在painting比赛中得到了第二名，第·一名的人使用人工智能生成的图片，学生认为非常不公平。

L1: cowbird会把蛋下在别的鸟的窝里面，普遍的观点认为这种行为很懒惰。但是host bird还是会照顾cowbird的幼崽。研究发现，cowbird会监视host bird有没有照顾好后代。如果cowbird的鸟蛋被拿走，cowbird会把整个巢穴的蛋都毁掉。

L2: 图书馆的材料在光照和氧气的作用下会损坏。为了保护美国宪法，研究人员用了seal把它封闭了起来。这个方法比较昂贵。另一种方法是控制光照的强度来减少对材料的影响。

C2: 学生在一个地方排练丢了东西，让老师帮忙寻找。

L3: 文学类，简奥斯丁的写作手法。她通过人物的对话来呈现人物的心情，并且对话的内容非常易懂。读者可以通过这些对话，了解小说人物内心的想法。

【第·一套】

Task 1

2024.10.30【重复2023.08.01 / 2018.10.27考题】

Some people think that parents should help children solve their problems. Others think that children should learn to solve problems on their own. Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why, using details and examples.

有些人觉得父母应该帮助孩子解决问题，有些人则觉得孩子应该学会独立解决问题。你同意谁的观点？

Task 2

2025.07.06

Create a Week-Long Fall Break

Task 3

nurse plant

Task 4

Analyze artistic representations of food

【第二套】

Task 1

Some universities ask students to take courses concerning their major immediately

after they enter college while other schools ask the students to choose a variety of

courses before studying their specialization. Which do you think it’s better and explain

why.

大学阶段是否应该只关注一个专业领域

Task 2

The university has launched a laundry app that informs students when the laundry room is empty and when their clothes are done washing.

Task 3

deceptive action

A bird will pretend to be injured to attract predators' attention in order to protect its nest

Task 4

Why a company might change a product’s packaging

【第三套】

Task 1

2024.09.07 上午【重复2024.06.30 / 2023.10.14 / 2023.03.18下午场 / 2022.07.09 / 2021.10.23考题】

When facing a difficult situation, some people prefer to get advice from people of their own age, like their friends. Others like to ask people who are older than them such as their parents or teachers. Which one do you prefer? Please include specific details and examples in your answer.

当遇到困境的时候，你是喜欢向长辈寻求建议，还是向同龄人寻求建议呢？

A卷

【综合写作】

核电站的弊端以及可代替方法The drawbacks of nuclear power plants and alternatives

1.核电站有安全隐患，那些放射性的物质会伤害人体的健康，而且如果过热的话还有可能把

放射性物质挥发到空气当中。

2.建造核电站比原来的用煤炭发电的火电站会贵很多，因为要花很多的钱来防止核泄漏。

3.风力涡轮机这种方式又便宜又安全，而且它是再生能源。

听力：

1.现在技术进步了，人们可以用peddle bed reactors来控制反应的速度。如果温度过高反应就会减缓。所以不会造成核物质泄露的危险。

2.事实上虽然建造核电站很贵，但其实化石能源(fuel)更贵，研究证明核能的价格其实更便

宜，这些花费可以被核能的低价所补偿

3.风能不够稳定，所以不reliable，那些利用风能的国家都要有backup choice，而核能可以提供稳定的能源输出，因此更好

【学术讨论】

Doctor Achebe

In today's fast-paced academic and professional environments, opinions diverge regarding the efficacy of to-do lists. Some advocate for their usefulness in enhancing productivity and time management, while others contest their effectiveness. As a student striving to excel in your studies, what is your stance on this matter? Do you agree that to-do lists are beneficial tools for learning and work, or do you think otherwise? Please explain why you think so.

Andrew

I agree. To-do lists have been instrumental in structuring my daily routine effectively. They serve as a road map, aiding in prioritizing tasks and ensuring productivity. Not only do they assist in organizing my schedule, but they also facilitate better time management. To-do lists provide a sense of accomplishment and direction, crucial for navigating through the demands of academics and work responsibilities.

Claire

While to-do lists offer structure, they might restrict spontaneity and flexibility. Each day unfolds with various unforeseen and interesting events. Embracing the day's spontaneity allows for unexpected opportunities and serendipitous moments. It's crucial to remain adaptable and open to unforeseen experiences, as they often bring valuable insights and learning.

B卷

【综合写作】

The Everglades的生态系统面临三个严重的问题：

1.外来物种入侵 (the spread of invasive animals)

2.水资源减少引起干枯 (drying)

3.high levels of mercury对物种造成损害

听力一一提出解决方案

1.限制农民使用造成入侵animals大规模生长的肥料，因为肥料给invasive animals提供了nutrients

2.减少造成水量减少的water channels，以前这个地区经常有洪水，water channels是为了用来排水

3.汞含量高是因为power plants烧的coal，有些coal里面含汞量高，人们只需要选择使用汞含量低的coal就可以解决该问题

【学术讨论】

Dr Diaz

One traditional method of classroom instruction is lecturing.Lecturing involves the teacher talking about a topic for an extended period of time and expecting students to learn by listening attentively. Today, some educators believe that teachers should limit how much time they spend lecturing and instead teach by encouraging in-class discussions and having students work in groups. However, some teachers still teach primarily by lecturing. Do you believe lecturing is an effective teaching method? Why or why not?

Claire

I believe lecturing can be an extremely effective way for professors to teach if they have strong communication skills. Some of my most memorable classes have been taught by brilliant lecturers who captivated me with their engaging speaking style, ability to explain complex topics clearly, and passion for their subject matter.

Paul

I don't think pure lecturing works well as a teaching method. Without student participation, professors have no way to assess if students actually comprehend the material. Students can easily zone out during long lectures if they are just passively listening. Active learning through discussions, activities, and questions lets students engage with content and teachers identify gaps in understanding.

C卷

【综合写作】

American chestnut trees因为一个fungus快灭绝了阅读中科学家给了三个strategies：

1.destroy所有已感染fungus的树减少传播

2.给树注射能kill the fungus的病毒

3.杂交不同地的树，比如中国的chestnut tree

听力一一反驳：

1. 其他的树也可以传播the fungus，比如oak tree，所以没用

2.因为病毒很难自己传播，所以科学家和管理员必须人工给每棵树都要注射病毒，非常浪费时间和钱

3. 杂交的树可能不习惯美国的生长环境

【学术讨论】

Doctor Achebe

Local governments have limited budgets to spend on enriching residents' lives. Supporting arts programs like concerts and museums offers cultural engagement while funding recreational activities like hiking trails and parks promotes healthy lifestyles. As students who appreciate culture and wellness, let's discuss whether local funding should support arts programs or recreational activities more. Which do you think better serves the community and why?

Kelly

I think local governments should prioritize spending on outdoor trails and parks rather than arts programs like museums and concerts. More people would use and benefit from improved recreation spaces than arts venues. If fewer residents are interested in the arts, they won't attend museums or concerts even if the government funds them.

Andrew

believe local governments should actually prioritize spending on arts programs like museums and concerts rather than recreation. Precisely because fewer residents are inherently interested in the arts, public funding is essential to sustain these cultural institutions for the minority who appreciate them. Without support, access to the arts will decline and society will lose these enriching, enduring outlets for creative expression.