TOEFL® Vocabulary List

Question	reading Question	Score	Action
#1	The Moai of Easter Island	N/A	Start
#2	Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution	N/A	Start
#3	The Nile	N/A
#4	Aztec Agriculture	N/A
#5	The Agricultural Revolution	N/A
#6	Transgenic Plants	N/A
#7	Soil Formation	N/A
#8	The Ancient Sumerians	N/A
#9	Andean Civilizations	N/A
#10	The Evolution of Language	N/A
#11	Pueblos	N/A
#12	Wild Crops Domestication in Southwest Asia	N/A
#13	Mummies	N/A
#14	Hieroglyphs	N/A
#15	The Stone Age	N/A
#16	The Mesolithic Age	N/A
#17	Dinosaurs	N/A
#18	Metal detection	N/A
#19	The Cambrian Explosion	N/A
#20	Fossils	N/A
#21	Radiocarbon Dating and Faunal Analysis	N/A
#22	Stone Age Agriculture	N/A
#23	Social Complexity	N/A
#24	Japanese Architecture	N/A
#25	Sound in Motion Pictures	N/A
#26	The Moons of Jupiter	N/A
#27	Redshift	N/A
#28	Atmosphere and water on Venus	N/A
#29	The Nebular Hypothesis	N/A
#30	Kaktovik	N/A
#31	Frogs	N/A
#32	Species Evolution	N/A
#33	Cell Theory	N/A
#34	Red-billed Quelea	N/A
#35	Polar Animals	N/A
#36	Distribution of Plants and Animals	N/A
#37	The Evolution of Flightless Birds	N/A
#38	The Evolution of Eyes	N/A
#39	Urban Climates	N/A
#40	El Niño	N/A
#41	Japanese Climate	N/A
#42	The formation and evolution of the earth’s atmosphere	N/A
#43	Ants as Plants	N/A
#44	Why trees drop twigs and leaves	N/A
#45	Island Biodiversity	N/A
#46	Modern Advertising	N/A
#47	Europe after the Middle Ages	N/A
#48	Geothermal Energy	N/A
#49	Plate Tectonic Theory	N/A
#50	Earth’s Age	N/A
#51	Native American Trade	N/A
#52	Westward Migration	N/A
#53	History of Native American Trade	N/A
#54	National Parks	N/A
#55	Early Capitalism	N/A
#56	Anglo Saxons	N/A
#57	The Navigation Acts	N/A
#58	The Rise and Fall of the Chacoan Civilization	N/A
#59	The Railroads in 19th Century America	N/A
#60	Islamic Art	N/A
#61	Studying Infant Perception	N/A
#62	Temperature	N/A
#63	Chemistry	N/A
#64	Evolution of Language	N/A
#65	Household Pests	N/A

Question

reading Question

Score

Action

The Moai of Easter Island

N/A

Start

Charles Darwin and the Theory of Evolution

N/A

Start

The Nile

N/A

Aztec Agriculture

N/A

The Agricultural Revolution

N/A

Transgenic Plants

N/A

Soil Formation

N/A

The Ancient Sumerians

N/A

Andean Civilizations

N/A

#10

The Evolution of Language

N/A

#11

Pueblos

N/A

#12

Wild Crops Domestication in Southwest Asia

N/A

#13

Mummies

N/A

#14

Hieroglyphs

N/A

#15

The Stone Age

N/A

#16

The Mesolithic Age

N/A

#17

Dinosaurs

N/A

#18

Metal detection

N/A

#19

The Cambrian Explosion

N/A

#20

Fossils

N/A

#21

Radiocarbon Dating and Faunal Analysis

N/A

#22

Stone Age Agriculture

N/A

#23

Social Complexity

N/A

#24

Japanese Architecture

N/A

#25

Sound in Motion Pictures

N/A

#26

The Moons of Jupiter

N/A

#27

Redshift

N/A

#28

Atmosphere and water on Venus

N/A

#29

The Nebular Hypothesis

N/A

#30

Kaktovik

N/A

#31

Frogs

N/A

#32

Species Evolution

N/A

#33

Cell Theory

N/A

#34

Red-billed Quelea

N/A

#35

Polar Animals

N/A

#36

Distribution of Plants and Animals

N/A

#37

The Evolution of Flightless Birds

N/A

#38

The Evolution of Eyes

N/A

#39

Urban Climates

N/A

#40

El Niño

N/A

#41

Japanese Climate

N/A

#42

The formation and evolution of the earth’s atmosphere

N/A

#43

Ants as Plants

N/A

#44

Why trees drop twigs and leaves

N/A

#45

Island Biodiversity

N/A

#46

Modern Advertising

N/A

#47

Europe after the Middle Ages

N/A

#48

Geothermal Energy

N/A

#49

Plate Tectonic Theory

N/A

#50

Earth’s Age

N/A

#51

Native American Trade

N/A

#52

Westward Migration

N/A

#53

History of Native American Trade

N/A

#54

National Parks

N/A

#55

Early Capitalism

N/A

#56

Anglo Saxons

N/A

#57

The Navigation Acts

N/A

#58

The Rise and Fall of the Chacoan Civilization

N/A

#59

The Railroads in 19th Century America

N/A

#60

Islamic Art

N/A

#61

Studying Infant Perception

N/A

#62

Temperature

N/A

#63

Chemistry

N/A

#64

Evolution of Language

N/A

#65

Household Pests

N/A

Question	listening Question	Score	Action
#1	Iroquois and Huron peoples	N/A	Start
#2	Notothenioids	N/A	Start
#3	Bicycle club	N/A	Start
#4	The flight of the Bumblebee	N/A
#5	Antikythera Mechanism	N/A
#6	Archimedes Palimpsest	N/A
#7	Rosetta Stone	N/A
#8	The Botai People	N/A
#9	Sauropods	N/A
#10	Megafauna in North America	N/A
#11	Horseshoe Crab	N/A
#12	Father of American Anthropology	N/A
#13	Ancient Writings on Mathematics	N/A
#14	Hexagonal House	N/A
#15	Epic theaters	N/A
#16	Modern Dance	N/A
#17	History of Violins	N/A
#18	History of Film	N/A
#19	Pinhole Camera	N/A
#20	Dada	N/A
#21	Action Film	N/A
#22	Roman Sculpture	N/A
#23	Van Gogh	N/A
#24	Impressionism	N/A
#25	Theater and Film	N/A
#26	Art Movement	N/A
#27	Béla Bartók	N/A
#28	Cecilia Beaux	N/A
#29	Choreography	N/A
#30	The Origin of the Moon	N/A
#31	Radio Astronomy & Optical Astronomy	N/A
#32	Milky Way	N/A
#33	Is there water on Mars?	N/A
#34	Mushroom	N/A
#35	Painted turtles	N/A
#36	Bees	N/A
#37	Hibernation	N/A
#38	Manila hemp	N/A
#39	Algae Biodiesel	N/A
#40	Ecology of pollination	N/A
#41	Changing major	N/A
#42	English tutor	N/A
#43	Opera show	N/A
#44	Workshop	N/A
#45	Decorate sculpture	N/A
#46	Concert	N/A
#47	Tutor position	N/A
#48	Late assignment	N/A
#49	Employment center	N/A
#50	Campus radio station	N/A
#51	Moving furniture to basement	N/A
#52	Dolphins thesis	N/A
#53	Recreation center	N/A
#54	Essay ciations	N/A
#55	Poem assignment	N/A
#56	Interdisciplinary Program	N/A
#57	Used furniture	N/A
#58	Enrollment center	N/A
#59	Recommendation letter	N/A
#60	Party budget	N/A
#61	Set goals	N/A
#62	Service Design and Service Standard	N/A
#63	Exhibition	N/A
#64	Workshop	N/A
#65	French play	N/A
#66	Librarian	N/A
#67	Summer trip	N/A
#68	Missing the trip	N/A
#69	Freshman orientation	N/A
#70	Qualifications	N/A
#71	Enrollment	N/A
#72	Interglacial Periods	N/A
#73	Oxygen cycle	N/A
#74	Theory of ocean mixing	N/A
#75	Ball lightning	N/A
#76	Earth Budget	N/A
#77	Salt Marshes	N/A
#78	Longitude	N/A
#79	Unexplained Sounds	N/A
#80	Wave	N/A
#81	Water Distribution	N/A
#82	Populations in an Ecosystem	N/A
#83	Pedodiversity	N/A
#84	Green Marketing	N/A
#85	The Internet and the music industry	N/A
#86	Fossilized pollen grains	N/A
#87	Fall line	N/A
#88	Ice Age	N/A
#89	The Earth’s Core	N/A
#90	Lliad	N/A
#91	Blue jeans	N/A
#92	Tulip from Turkey to Holland	N/A
#93	Trumpet	N/A
#94	Quilts	N/A
#95	Music of Ancient Greece	N/A
#96	Indigenous Cultures	N/A
#97	Land Privatization of Armenia	N/A
#98	Severn Barrage	N/A
#99	Iron Age	N/A
#100	Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging	N/A
#101	Linguistics	N/A
#102	Folk Tales	N/A
#103	Charles John Huffam Dickens	N/A
#104	Poets and Audiences	N/A
#105	Henry V	N/A
#106	Orca whale	N/A
#107	Fish	N/A
#108	Beluga Whale	N/A
#109	The Asch Conformity Experiments	N/A
#110	The Milgram Obedience Experiment	N/A
#111	Classical Conditioning	N/A
#112	Bobo Doll Experiment	N/A
#113	Psychology	N/A
#114	Reverberation	N/A
#115	Ethanol	N/A
#116	Astrology	N/A
#117	Urbanization in America	N/A
#118	Helping Behavior	N/A
#119	Information	N/A
#120	Social Networking	N/A
#121	Mathematical Simulations of Civilization	N/A

Question

listening Question

Score

Action

Iroquois and Huron peoples

N/A

Start

Notothenioids

N/A

Start

Bicycle club

N/A

Start

The flight of the Bumblebee

N/A

Antikythera Mechanism

N/A

Archimedes Palimpsest

N/A

Rosetta Stone

N/A

The Botai People

N/A

Sauropods

N/A

#10

Megafauna in North America

N/A

#11

Horseshoe Crab

N/A

#12

Father of American Anthropology

N/A

#13

Ancient Writings on Mathematics

N/A

#14

Hexagonal House

N/A

#15

Epic theaters

N/A

#16

Modern Dance

N/A

#17

History of Violins

N/A

#18

History of Film

N/A

#19

Pinhole Camera

N/A

#20

Dada

N/A

#21

Action Film

N/A

#22

Roman Sculpture

N/A

#23

Van Gogh

N/A

#24

Impressionism

N/A

#25

Theater and Film

N/A

#26

Art Movement

N/A

#27

Béla Bartók

N/A

#28

Cecilia Beaux

N/A

#29

Choreography

N/A

#30

The Origin of the Moon

N/A

#31

Radio Astronomy & Optical Astronomy

N/A

#32

Milky Way

N/A

#33

Is there water on Mars?

N/A

#34

Mushroom

N/A

#35

Painted turtles

N/A

#36

Bees

N/A

#37

Hibernation

N/A

#38

Manila hemp

N/A

#39

Algae Biodiesel

N/A

#40

Ecology of pollination

N/A

#41

Changing major

N/A

#42

English tutor

N/A

#43

Opera show

N/A

#44

Workshop

N/A

#45

Decorate sculpture

N/A

#46

Concert

N/A

#47

Tutor position

N/A

#48

Late assignment

N/A

#49

Employment center

N/A

#50

Campus radio station

N/A

#51

Moving furniture to basement

N/A

#52

Dolphins thesis

N/A

#53

Recreation center

N/A

#54

Essay ciations

N/A

#55

Poem assignment

N/A

#56

Interdisciplinary Program

N/A

#57

Used furniture

N/A

#58

Enrollment center

N/A

#59

Recommendation letter

N/A

#60

Party budget

N/A

#61

Set goals

N/A

#62

Service Design and Service Standard

N/A

#63

Exhibition

N/A

#64

Workshop

N/A

#65

French play

N/A

#66

Librarian

N/A

#67

Summer trip

N/A

#68

Missing the trip

N/A

#69

Freshman orientation

N/A

#70

Qualifications

N/A

#71

Enrollment

N/A

#72

Interglacial Periods

N/A

#73

Oxygen cycle

N/A

#74

Theory of ocean mixing

N/A

#75

Ball lightning

N/A

#76

Earth Budget

N/A

#77

Salt Marshes

N/A

#78

Longitude

N/A

#79

Unexplained Sounds

N/A

#80

Wave

N/A

#81

Water Distribution

N/A

#82

Populations in an Ecosystem

N/A

#83

Pedodiversity

N/A

#84

Green Marketing

N/A

#85

The Internet and the music industry

N/A

#86

Fossilized pollen grains

N/A

#87

Fall line

N/A

#88

Ice Age

N/A

#89

The Earth’s Core

N/A

#90

Lliad

N/A

#91

Blue jeans

N/A

#92

Tulip from Turkey to Holland

N/A

#93

Trumpet

N/A

#94

Quilts

N/A

#95

Music of Ancient Greece

N/A

#96

Indigenous Cultures

N/A

#97

Land Privatization of Armenia

N/A

#98

Severn Barrage

N/A

#99

Iron Age

N/A

#100

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

N/A

#101

Linguistics

N/A

#102

Folk Tales

N/A

#103

Charles John Huffam Dickens

N/A

#104

Poets and Audiences

N/A

#105

Henry V

N/A

#106

Orca whale

N/A

#107

Fish

N/A

#108

Beluga Whale

N/A

#109

The Asch Conformity Experiments

N/A

#110

The Milgram Obedience Experiment

N/A

#111

Classical Conditioning

N/A

#112

Bobo Doll Experiment

N/A

#113

Psychology

N/A

#114

Reverberation

N/A

#115

Ethanol

N/A

#116

Astrology

N/A

#117

Urbanization in America

N/A

#118

Helping Behavior

N/A

#119

Information

N/A

#120

Social Networking

N/A

#121

Mathematical Simulations of Civilization

N/A

Question	speaking Question	Score	Action
#1	Your degree requires that you should choose a history course. Which of the following courses would you prefer? (1) Art history (2) Twentieth-century world history (3) Science history	N/A	Start
#2	You will need to accomplish an assignment for a presentation. Which one will you choose? (1) Act out a scene from a play (with a partner) (2) Explain your review of a novel you recently read (3) Read a selection of poem	N/A
#3	What would you suggest to somebody if he was planning to come to your country to study abroad? Give details and examples to support your response.	N/A
#4	Your friend wants to switch careers but doesn’t know what new career to choose. What advice would you give her and why?	N/A
#5	Your friend is working at a job that pays well but that she doesn’t like. She has just been offered a promotion that would mean more pay but longer hours. What advice would you give her and why?	N/A
#6	Your friend’s brother has begun spending time with a group of people that your friend thinks may not be very good people. He wants to talk with his brother but does not know what to say. What advice would you give him?	N/A
#7	Your friend has just begun looking at educational programs and is having a hard time narrowing down her choices. What advice would you give?	N/A
#8	Your friend is buying a new car for the first time. What advice would you give?	N/A
#9	Your friend’s brother has begun spending time with a group of people that your friend thinks may not be very good people. He wants to talk with his brother but does not know what to say. What advice would you give him?	N/A
#10	Your friend has an opportunity to work at a job that pays well and could advance his career, but it is in a country that has had some political and civil unrest recently. What advice would you give?	N/A
#11	Your friend’s young sister has asked for music lessons, but your friend doesn’t know what instrument she should study. What advice would you give?	N/A
#12	Your friend wants a pet but has never owned one before and doesn’t know what to choose. What advice would you give and why?	N/A
#13	Your friend doesn’t have enough money to pay for a new computer and all his textbooks at the same time. What would you suggest?	N/A
#14	Your friend is forgetful and often forget to submit assignments. What advice would you give to him?	N/A
#15	What is your favourite book? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#16	Your friend wants a suggestion for an interesting book to read. What book would you recommend and why?	N/A
#17	What is your favourite style of clothing? Describe it and explain why it is your favourite.	N/A
#18	Talk about an important national holiday in your home country. Describe it and explain why it is important.	N/A
#19	Talk about your country’s national anthem or flag. Describe it, then say, where it is used and where it can be found today? Include details and examples to support your response.	N/A
#20	Is it important to interact with other people in a good manner? Give details and explanations to support your response.	N/A
#21	A friend is going to an international cultural celebration and wants to bring a food dish that represents your country and city. What food would you recommend he make and why?	N/A
#22	Tell me about a time when you used a resource to help you do something better than before. Describe it and explain why it was helpful to you.	N/A
#23	What is your favourite place to visit on weekends? Describe it and explain why it is your favourite place to go.	N/A
#24	Which place has fond memories for you? Describe this place and explain why it is memorable to you.	N/A
#25	Think of a place that makes you feel relaxed and peaceful. Describe it and explain why it is relaxing and peaceful for you.	N/A
#26	Where would you most like to live? Describe this place and explain why you would like to live there.	N/A
#27	If you could visit any place in the world for just 24 hours, where would you choose to go? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#28	Who would you like to go on a trip abroad with? Describe this person and say why he/she would be a good travel companion for you?	N/A
#29	Which person are you most likely to go to with a personal problem? Describe this person and say, in particular, why you would go to him/her.	N/A
#30	Who is the most intelligent person you know? Describe the person and say why you think he/she is intelligent.	N/A
#31	Describe a person from your country’s history. Why do you think this person was important?	N/A
#32	Name a famous or influential figure that has inspired you. Describe this person and say why he/she has been inspirational to you.	N/A
#33	Who has been your favourite teacher so far in your life? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#34	Talk about a teacher who had a positive influence on you. Describe this person and explain why he or she was so influential to you.	N/A
#35	Describe your favourite teacher and explain why he or she inspired you. Include details and examples.	N/A
#36	Whom do you feel close to in your family (or extended family)? Describe this person and say why you feel close to him/her.	N/A
#37	Name a person whom you truly admire. Describe the person and say why you admire him/her.	N/A
#38	Where do you most like to go eat out? Describe this place and say why you like it most.	N/A
#39	What is your favourite kind of food? Describe it and explain why it is your favourite.	N/A
#40	Which one of the following volunteer work would you choose to do if you are a volunteer for your community: planting trees cleaning up the park repairing the driveway	N/A
#41	In your opinion, which of the following behavior is the most negative one displayed by children? (1) Being selfish (2) To speak impolitely (3) Being loud	N/A
#42	In your opinion, what are the possible disadvantages of shopping online? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#43	In your opinion, what kind of behavior do people do in public that you find most inconsiderate?	N/A
#44	If you had a small amount of money, would you spend it right away or save it?	N/A
#45	Nowadays traffic congestions are increasing, what advice would you offer to government to reduce traffic congestion?	N/A
#46	Your government is going to choose to invest in one of the following three areas. Which area do you think is worth investing? (1) land exploration (2) education (3) health care	N/A
#47	Some events at school may seem to be negative initially. However, the experience may turn out to be positive later on. Please give your own example of an event that seemed negative at first, but later was actually positive.	N/A
#48	Do you think government should legislate laws to fine people who use cell phones when crossing roads and intersections?	N/A
#49	Which of following aspects do you think contributes most to country's success? (1) many business opportunities (2) well rounded medical care system (3) a developed educational system	N/A
#50	Which of the following choices do you think has the greatest impact on environmental protection? (1) Governmental regulations (2) Environmental awareness groups (3) Individual efforts	N/A
#51	What is your favourite free time activity? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#52	What is your favourite recreational activity? Describe it and say why you enjoy doing it.	N/A
#53	What is your favourite movie or movie genre? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#54	Describe a particular TV show that you think is excellent. Include specific details and examples in your answer.	N/A
#55	Your friend wants a suggestion for an interesting film to watch. What film would you recommend and why?	N/A
#56	What is your favourite style of music? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#57	What is your favorite song? Use reasons and details to support your answer.	N/A
#58	Is the Internet a good or bad thing for the music industry?	N/A
#59	Talk about something you and your family enjoy doing together. Describe it and explain why you all enjoy it.	N/A
#60	What is your happiest childhood memory? Describe it and give reasons to explain why it is your happiest memory.	N/A
#61	Talk about an event from the past that you would like to relive. Describe the original event and say why you would like to relive it.	N/A
#62	When have you been happily surprised by something? Describe the experience and say why the surprise was a happy one for you.	N/A
#63	Talk about a positive experience with learning or using English. Describe the experience and say why it was a positive one.	N/A
#64	Talk about a situation that enabled you to realize you had a certain strength or weakness that you did not know about before and how you dealt with this new finding.	N/A
#65	Talk about an experience in your life that made you feel embarrassed. Describe it and say why it was embarrassing.	N/A
#66	Talk about a difficulty you have overcome in your life. Describe the experience and say why it was difficult to overcome.	N/A
#67	Talk about a time when you experienced success. Describe the experience and say why it was a success for you.	N/A
#68	Things always change in an unexpected way. Please describe a thing you have recently done that, ten years ago, you never imagined you would do.	N/A
#69	Sometimes, there are disagreements between friends. Speaking from your personal experience, describe a situation in the past that you handled a disagreement with your friend well.	N/A
#70	Which of the following three activities do you prefer to do with a group of people rather than alone? (1) Eat a meal (2) Listen to music (3) Do homework	N/A
#71	School is planning to change the cafeteria’s menu with aims of offering healthier, low-calorie foods. Describe the advantage and disadvantage.	N/A
#72	The school is planning to build a coffee shop in the campus library. Describe the advantages and disadvantages.	N/A
#73	If university plans to add a new course that is not being offered to students, which of the following courses, in your opinion, would attract most students? (1) Sound engineering and recording (2) History of rock music (3) Film studies	N/A
#74	The university wants to provide student more types of entertainment and three choices provided below. Which do you prefer and why. (1) A theater performance by the student actors (2) A concert provided by professional musician (3) A lecture from a profess	N/A
#75	Should music be treated as seriously as subjects like maths or sciences at school?	N/A
#76	Which of the following functions of smartphones most beneficial to students? (1) taking photos (2) listening to the music (3) recording lectures	N/A
#77	Some people suggest students eat and drink during classes. Do you think it is a good idea?	N/A
#78	The university decides to remodel the dormitory and add a new space to it. Which space do you recommend to add in your dormitory? (1) Café (2) Study room (3) Game room	N/A
#79	If you are going to choose a position in school community during summer vacation, which one will you choose? (1) Library desk front/ receptionist (2) Technician (3) Paint a wall in community	N/A
#80	What was your favourite subject at school? Describe it and explain why this subject was your favourite one.	N/A
#81	Describe a class you have taken in school and explain why the class was important to you. Include details and examples to support your explanation	N/A
#82	What is your most useful study aid? Describe it and explain why it is useful in helping you to study.	N/A
#83	Where is your favourite place to study? Describe this place and say why it is a good place for you to study.	N/A
#84	List one recommendation for the school you have recently attended.	N/A
#85	Your friend is struggling in a math course, and he does not understand the work any better after his meetings with the professor. What advice would you give him?	N/A
#86	Your friend is studying engineering and has room for one extra course in her schedule. What sort of course would you recommend she take and why?	N/A
#87	Three kinds of activities will be offered on a special day organized by the International Student office. Which one do you prefer? (1) International food fair (2) International music festival (3) International film festival	N/A
#88	Your city is going to build a new place to attract more visitors. Among the following three options, which do you think is the best? (1) A local history museum (2) A modern art and film museum (3) A science museum	N/A
#89	What would you most like to take a course in? (1) Mathematics (2) Painting (3) Science	N/A
#90	If you are going to choose a roommate, which of the following qualities is the most important to you: (1) Cleanliness (2) Friendliness (3) Quietness	N/A
#91	There is going to be a TV show. Which show would you like to watch? (1) Interview school leaders (2) Students’ debate on political and social topics (3) Comedy about school life	N/A
#92	Which of the following technological developments have made the greatest impact on students’ lives? (1) Electronic books (2) Online classes (3) Smartphones	N/A
#93	Which one would you like to choose for your final project? (1) giving a presentation (2) writing a paper (3) creating a video .	N/A
#94	Talk about an interesting tourist attraction you have been to. Describe it and say why it was interesting.	N/A
#95	Where would you like to go to spend a vacation? Describe this place and say why you would like to go there.	N/A
#96	Where is a good place to have fun in your city or town? Describe this place and explain why it is fun.	N/A
#97	Name a place in your country you would recommend others to visit. Describe this place and explain why you would recommend it.	N/A
#98	What is your most important possession? Describe it and say why it is so important.	N/A
#99	What is your favourite form of transportation for getting around? Describe it and explain why it is your favourite means of transportation.	N/A
#100	What is your favourite season of the year? Describe the season and explain why you like it so much.	N/A
#101	What do you think your life will look like after retirement? Use reasons and details to support your response	N/A
#102	Do you think that people will read fewer books in the future than today? Give details and examples to support your response.	N/A

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Your degree requires that you should choose a history course. Which of the following courses would you prefer? (1) Art history (2) Twentieth-century world history (3) Science history

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You will need to accomplish an assignment for a presentation. Which one will you choose? (1) Act out a scene from a play (with a partner) (2) Explain your review of a novel you recently read (3) Read a selection of poem

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What would you suggest to somebody if he was planning to come to your country to study abroad? Give details and examples to support your response.

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Your friend wants to switch careers but doesn’t know what new career to choose. What advice would you give her and why?

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Your friend is working at a job that pays well but that she doesn’t like. She has just been offered a promotion that would mean more pay but longer hours. What advice would you give her and why?

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Your friend’s brother has begun spending time with a group of people that your friend thinks may not be very good people. He wants to talk with his brother but does not know what to say. What advice would you give him?

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Your friend has just begun looking at educational programs and is having a hard time narrowing down her choices. What advice would you give?

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Your friend is buying a new car for the first time. What advice would you give?

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#10

Your friend has an opportunity to work at a job that pays well and could advance his career, but it is in a country that has had some political and civil unrest recently. What advice would you give?

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#11

Your friend’s young sister has asked for music lessons, but your friend doesn’t know what instrument she should study. What advice would you give?

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#12

Your friend wants a pet but has never owned one before and doesn’t know what to choose. What advice would you give and why?

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#13

Your friend doesn’t have enough money to pay for a new computer and all his textbooks at the same time. What would you suggest?

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#14

Your friend is forgetful and often forget to submit assignments. What advice would you give to him?

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#15

What is your favourite book? Use reasons and details to support your answer.

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#16

Your friend wants a suggestion for an interesting book to read. What book would you recommend and why?

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#17

What is your favourite style of clothing? Describe it and explain why it is your favourite.

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#18

Talk about an important national holiday in your home country. Describe it and explain why it is important.

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#19

Talk about your country’s national anthem or flag. Describe it, then say, where it is used and where it can be found today? Include details and examples to support your response.

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#20

Is it important to interact with other people in a good manner? Give details and explanations to support your response.

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#21

A friend is going to an international cultural celebration and wants to bring a food dish that represents your country and city. What food would you recommend he make and why?

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#22

Tell me about a time when you used a resource to help you do something better than before. Describe it and explain why it was helpful to you.

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#23

What is your favourite place to visit on weekends? Describe it and explain why it is your favourite place to go.

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#24

Which place has fond memories for you? Describe this place and explain why it is memorable to you.

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#25

Think of a place that makes you feel relaxed and peaceful. Describe it and explain why it is relaxing and peaceful for you.

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#26

Where would you most like to live? Describe this place and explain why you would like to live there.

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#27

If you could visit any place in the world for just 24 hours, where would you choose to go? Use reasons and details to support your answer.

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#28

Who would you like to go on a trip abroad with? Describe this person and say why he/she would be a good travel companion for you?

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#29

Which person are you most likely to go to with a personal problem? Describe this person and say, in particular, why you would go to him/her.

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#30

Who is the most intelligent person you know? Describe the person and say why you think he/she is intelligent.

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#31

Describe a person from your country’s history. Why do you think this person was important?

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#32

Name a famous or influential figure that has inspired you. Describe this person and say why he/she has been inspirational to you.

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#33

Who has been your favourite teacher so far in your life? Use reasons and details to support your answer.

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#34

Talk about a teacher who had a positive influence on you. Describe this person and explain why he or she was so influential to you.

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#35

Describe your favourite teacher and explain why he or she inspired you. Include details and examples.

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#36

Whom do you feel close to in your family (or extended family)? Describe this person and say why you feel close to him/her.

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#37

Name a person whom you truly admire. Describe the person and say why you admire him/her.

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#38

Where do you most like to go eat out? Describe this place and say why you like it most.

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#39

What is your favourite kind of food? Describe it and explain why it is your favourite.

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#40

Which one of the following volunteer work would you choose to do if you are a volunteer for your community: planting trees cleaning up the park repairing the driveway

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#41

In your opinion, which of the following behavior is the most negative one displayed by children? (1) Being selfish (2) To speak impolitely (3) Being loud

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#42

In your opinion, what are the possible disadvantages of shopping online? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.

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#43

In your opinion, what kind of behavior do people do in public that you find most inconsiderate?

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#44

If you had a small amount of money, would you spend it right away or save it?

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#45

Nowadays traffic congestions are increasing, what advice would you offer to government to reduce traffic congestion?

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#46

Your government is going to choose to invest in one of the following three areas. Which area do you think is worth investing? (1) land exploration (2) education (3) health care

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#47

Some events at school may seem to be negative initially. However, the experience may turn out to be positive later on. Please give your own example of an event that seemed negative at first, but later was actually positive.

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#48

Do you think government should legislate laws to fine people who use cell phones when crossing roads and intersections?

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#49

Which of following aspects do you think contributes most to country's success? (1) many business opportunities (2) well rounded medical care system (3) a developed educational system

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#50

Which of the following choices do you think has the greatest impact on environmental protection? (1) Governmental regulations (2) Environmental awareness groups (3) Individual efforts

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#51

What is your favourite free time activity? Use reasons and details to support your answer.

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#52

What is your favourite recreational activity? Describe it and say why you enjoy doing it.

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#53

What is your favourite movie or movie genre? Use reasons and details to support your answer.

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#54

Describe a particular TV show that you think is excellent. Include specific details and examples in your answer.

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#55

Your friend wants a suggestion for an interesting film to watch. What film would you recommend and why?

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#56

What is your favourite style of music? Use reasons and details to support your answer.

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#57

What is your favorite song? Use reasons and details to support your answer.

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#58

Is the Internet a good or bad thing for the music industry?

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#59

Talk about something you and your family enjoy doing together. Describe it and explain why you all enjoy it.

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#60

What is your happiest childhood memory? Describe it and give reasons to explain why it is your happiest memory.

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#61

Talk about an event from the past that you would like to relive. Describe the original event and say why you would like to relive it.

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#62

When have you been happily surprised by something? Describe the experience and say why the surprise was a happy one for you.

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#63

Talk about a positive experience with learning or using English. Describe the experience and say why it was a positive one.

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#64

Talk about a situation that enabled you to realize you had a certain strength or weakness that you did not know about before and how you dealt with this new finding.

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#65

Talk about an experience in your life that made you feel embarrassed. Describe it and say why it was embarrassing.

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#66

Talk about a difficulty you have overcome in your life. Describe the experience and say why it was difficult to overcome.

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#67

Talk about a time when you experienced success. Describe the experience and say why it was a success for you.

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#68

Things always change in an unexpected way. Please describe a thing you have recently done that, ten years ago, you never imagined you would do.

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#69

Sometimes, there are disagreements between friends. Speaking from your personal experience, describe a situation in the past that you handled a disagreement with your friend well.

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#70

Which of the following three activities do you prefer to do with a group of people rather than alone? (1) Eat a meal (2) Listen to music (3) Do homework

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#71

School is planning to change the cafeteria’s menu with aims of offering healthier, low-calorie foods. Describe the advantage and disadvantage.

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#72

The school is planning to build a coffee shop in the campus library. Describe the advantages and disadvantages.

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#73

If university plans to add a new course that is not being offered to students, which of the following courses, in your opinion, would attract most students? (1) Sound engineering and recording (2) History of rock music (3) Film studies

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#74

The university wants to provide student more types of entertainment and three choices provided below. Which do you prefer and why. (1) A theater performance by the student actors (2) A concert provided by professional musician (3) A lecture from a profess

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#75

Should music be treated as seriously as subjects like maths or sciences at school?

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#76

Which of the following functions of smartphones most beneficial to students? (1) taking photos (2) listening to the music (3) recording lectures

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#77

Some people suggest students eat and drink during classes. Do you think it is a good idea?

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#78

The university decides to remodel the dormitory and add a new space to it. Which space do you recommend to add in your dormitory? (1) Café (2) Study room (3) Game room

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#79

If you are going to choose a position in school community during summer vacation, which one will you choose? (1) Library desk front/ receptionist (2) Technician (3) Paint a wall in community

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#80

What was your favourite subject at school? Describe it and explain why this subject was your favourite one.

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#81

Describe a class you have taken in school and explain why the class was important to you. Include details and examples to support your explanation

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#82

What is your most useful study aid? Describe it and explain why it is useful in helping you to study.

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#83

Where is your favourite place to study? Describe this place and say why it is a good place for you to study.

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#84

List one recommendation for the school you have recently attended.

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#85

Your friend is struggling in a math course, and he does not understand the work any better after his meetings with the professor. What advice would you give him?

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#86

Your friend is studying engineering and has room for one extra course in her schedule. What sort of course would you recommend she take and why?

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#87

Three kinds of activities will be offered on a special day organized by the International Student office. Which one do you prefer? (1) International food fair (2) International music festival (3) International film festival

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#88

Your city is going to build a new place to attract more visitors. Among the following three options, which do you think is the best? (1) A local history museum (2) A modern art and film museum (3) A science museum

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#89

What would you most like to take a course in? (1) Mathematics (2) Painting (3) Science

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#90

If you are going to choose a roommate, which of the following qualities is the most important to you: (1) Cleanliness (2) Friendliness (3) Quietness

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#91

There is going to be a TV show. Which show would you like to watch? (1) Interview school leaders (2) Students’ debate on political and social topics (3) Comedy about school life

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#92

Which of the following technological developments have made the greatest impact on students’ lives? (1) Electronic books (2) Online classes (3) Smartphones

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#93

Which one would you like to choose for your final project? (1) giving a presentation (2) writing a paper (3) creating a video .

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#94

Talk about an interesting tourist attraction you have been to. Describe it and say why it was interesting.

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#95

Where would you like to go to spend a vacation? Describe this place and say why you would like to go there.

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#96

Where is a good place to have fun in your city or town? Describe this place and explain why it is fun.

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#97

Name a place in your country you would recommend others to visit. Describe this place and explain why you would recommend it.

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#98

What is your most important possession? Describe it and say why it is so important.

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#99

What is your favourite form of transportation for getting around? Describe it and explain why it is your favourite means of transportation.

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#100

What is your favourite season of the year? Describe the season and explain why you like it so much.

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#101

What do you think your life will look like after retirement? Use reasons and details to support your response

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#102

Do you think that people will read fewer books in the future than today? Give details and examples to support your response.

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Question	speaking Question	Score	Action
#1	Should schools engage in character education to instill morals and values in children?	N/A	Start
#2	Many people think that students study course materials more effectively by taking exams, while others think that students learn more effective through doing other activities like completing projects, which one do you think is more effective?	N/A
#3	Do you prefer long-term trips or short-term trips? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#4	Do you prefer indoor activities or outdoor activities? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#5	Do you prefer to go someplace you have never been before or someplace you have been before? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#6	If you had a small amount of money, would you spend it right away or save it? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#7	When going to a restaurant, do you prefer to meet your friends at home or at the restaurant? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#8	Do you prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#9	Do you prefer traveling alone or traveling with a companion? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#10	Do you prefer to live in places that have the same weather or live in areas where the weather changes several times a year? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#11	Do you like to spend time alone or spend time with your friends? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#12	When going on a trip, do you prefer to drive or take a train? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#13	Do you prefer to have a long vacation each year or have several short vacations throughout the year? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#14	Do you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a more modern apartment? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#15	Which one do you prefer? To buy the newly-released e-product as soon as possible or to wait for a while and then decide whether you want to buy it or not.	N/A
#16	Is it better to use your extra money to buy some objects like clothes or electronic products, or is it better to use the extra money to increase your experience like going for a vacation or a concert?	N/A
#17	Do you agree or disagree with the statement that experienced doctors are better than young doctors?	N/A
#18	Do you agree or disagree that a higher education means a better career? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#19	Do you prefer to learn on your own or learn with a teacher? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#20	Do you agree or disagree that students should have a job while they are studying in school? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#21	Do you agree or disagree that daily homework is necessary for students? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#22	Do you agree or disagree that grades encourage students to learn? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#23	Should schools have teams for sports that might carry a risk of serious physical injury? Explain your answer.	N/A
#24	Do you think that parents should be allowed to educate their children at home, or should they be required to send children to school outside the home? Support your answer.	N/A
#25	Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Teachers should be evaluated by their students.	N/A
#26	Should schoolchildren be required to study a musical instrument for at least a year? Explain your answer.	N/A
#27	Should schools engage in character education to instill morals and values in children? Explain your answer.	N/A
#28	Do you agree or disagree that it is important for young people to learn some domestic skills like cooking, sewing and taking care of children?	N/A
#29	Do you think that parents should be allowed to educate their children at home, or should they be required to send children to school outside the home? Support your answer.	N/A
#30	Do you think it is important for parents to teach their kids to learn how to manage money? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.	N/A
#31	Do you agree or disagree that it is important for children to learn to draw or paint.	N/A
#32	Do you prefer to learn about the news in a newspaper or on television? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#33	Do you prefer going to a live performance or watching it on TV? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#34	Which type of movie do you prefer watching, a serious movie or a comedy movie? Which do you prefer? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#35	Do you prefer to watch a movie or read a book? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#36	Do you agree or disagree the idea that watching sports programs on television is a waste of time?	N/A
#37	Some people prefer to buy new books while some people would like to buy used books, what is your opinion?	N/A
#38	Some people prefer to watch entertainment programs on television. Others prefer to watch educational programs. Which do you prefer?	N/A
#39	Some people prefer to finish the assignment a long time before the due date while others prefer finishing assignment right before the due date. Which one do you prefer?	N/A
#40	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to spend time learning about the history of the place where you live.	N/A
#41	You live in a crowded city with only one green space-the city park. The government recently proposes to build a housing complex on this only green space. Do you agree or disagree this idea?	N/A
#42	Do you prefer to work in the office or work at home? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#43	Would you prefer to take a part-time course or have a part-time job during your summer vacation? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#44	Do you agree or disagree that businesses should hire employees for their entire life? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#45	Would you rather be self-employed or working for someone else? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#46	Would you prefer to have a higher-paying job with longer hours or lower-paying job with shorter hours? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#47	Do you prefer to work in a team or work alone? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#48	Do you prefer to work in the office or work at home? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#49	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All people should be required to stop working and retire by age 65. Do you agree or disagree	N/A
#50	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A boss or a manager should not form close friendship with their employees.	N/A
#51	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If you want to succeed in business, being outgoing and friendly is very important.	N/A
#52	Some people think those children who don't want to keep learning a musical instrument course should be required to keep learning the course; While others think that those children should be allowed to make decisions by themselves. What is your opinion?	N/A
#53	Do you agree or disagree that life is about relaxing instead of hurrying? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#54	Do you agree or disagree that people should always tell the truth? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#55	Do you agree or disagree that luck has nothing to do with success? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#56	Do you agree or disagree that young people have nothing to teach older people? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#57	Do you prefer to be a team leader or a team member? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#58	Some people prefer to resolve problems with friends directly face to face or on the phone, some others prefer to resolve problems by writing, sending E-mail or text message. Which do you prefer and why?	N/A
#59	In order to be successful, one has to make enemies? Do you agree or disagree with this statement?	N/A
#60	Some people prefer to give their opinions immediately. Others prefer to wait and listen to others’ opinions before giving their own. Which one do you think is better?	N/A
#61	Some people prefer sending messages while others prefer making phone calls directly. Which one do you prefer?	N/A
#62	Do you agree or disagree that a celebrity should set a good example for young people? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#63	Do you agree smoking should be prohibited in public places? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#64	Should using cell phones be permitted while driving? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#65	Should a country that has enough food for all of its residents allow recreational hunting? Explain your answer.	N/A
#66	Should communities create incentives to encourage people raised there to continue living there as adults? Explain your answer.	N/A
#67	If the police stop a driver who is driving drunk (after drinking alcohol), do you think that the person’s driver’s license should be taken away? Support your answer.	N/A
#68	Should cities adopt laws that prohibit certain breeds of dogs because they are more frequently involved in attacks than other dogs? Explain your answer.	N/A
#69	Should countries ban the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food production? Explain your answer.	N/A
#70	Should countries with teacher shortages develop programs that recruit people from industries such as business, law and technology and retrain them as schoolteachers? Explain your answer.	N/A
#71	Should countries intervene in a civil war in another country where a lot of civilians might be killed? Explain your answer.	N/A
#72	Should countries give financial incentives to car companies that make vehicles that use alternative fuels (other than oil and gas)? Explain your answer.	N/A
#73	Should cities and states ban certain sorts of fats used for cooking in restaurants in an effort to improve people’s health? Explain your answer.	N/A
#74	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Government should forbid violence and bad language in TV programs. Use specific reasons and examples in your answer.	N/A
#75	Some people believe that we should not discuss the private activities of popular people, like movie stars and singers. Do you agree or disagree with this view?	N/A
#76	Do you agree or disagree that a celebrity should set a good example for young people? Use details and examples to support your explanation	N/A
#77	Nowadays people use extreme methods, like surgery to change their appearance. They do this because they are trying to become more attractive. Do you think this is a good idea?	N/A
#78	Do you prefer finding information by reading books or searching the internet? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#79	Does technology make our lives simpler or more complex? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#80	When communicating with your friends and families, you can use different methods: letters, e-mails, and/or telephone calls. Which method do you think is better and why? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#81	Do you agree that television has destroyed communication among friends and family? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#82	Do you agree or disagree that students learn better with the help of technology? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#83	Some people think the internet provides people with a lot of information, while others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#84	Do you think bicycles will still be widely used in the future or replaced by other means of transportation?	N/A
#85	Some people think that with the development of technology and Internet, libraries will disappear, while others think libraries are always necessary. Which opinion do you agree?	N/A
#86	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the popularity of the technology that focuses on entertainment, people read fewer books than before.	N/A
#87	Some people think the Internet provides people with a lot of information, while others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with?	N/A
#88	Do you agree or disagree that students should bring a cellphone to school? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#89	Would you rather have the university assign a student to their room or would you rather choose your own roommate?	N/A
#90	Do you agree that cars should be allowed to enter into the campus?	N/A
#91	Do you agree or disagree that universities should give the same amount of money to their students' sports activities as they give to their university libraries? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#92	Your university is planning to allow students to watch TV in their dormitories. What is your opinion and why? What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching TV in dormitories? Include reasons and examples to support your response.	N/A
#93	Which of the following do you think is the best way to get to know a new school, joining a one-day campus tour, spending a weekend on the campus play field or auditing lectures?	N/A
#94	Do you think junk food should be banned in schools? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#95	Should college students be required to take at least one class in philosophy? Explain your answer.	N/A
#96	What should universities do to ensure that their professors are not only experts in their fields, but good at teaching students as well?	N/A
#97	Should new university students all be required to read the same book in the summer before they start their first course of study? Explain your answer.	N/A
#98	If you are to choose between 2 apartments to live in next semester, one apartment is near the campus but slightly expensive, the other is a little far from the campus but cheaper, which one do you prefer and why?	N/A
#99	Do you agree or disagree with the statement that female and male university students should have separate residence halls.	N/A
#100	You have been very busy and unable to prepare for the exam tomorrow. You can either stay up late to study and sleep less or just study less and get full night’s sleep. Which option would you choose?	N/A
#101	Many students are asked to evaluate their professors at the end of the semester. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?	N/A
#102	Some people think that they can learn more in the early morning; some others can learn more in the afternoon classes. Which is better for you?	N/A
#103	Some universities expect the students to choose a major field of study when they enter the school; while other universities wait until the second or the third year before students deciding to choose a major field of study. Which do you prefer?	N/A
#104	Some people believe old people should not take risks and participate in adventurous events as the young people. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?	N/A
#105	Some people believe that class discussions should be part of the grade. Others believe that only written assignments and exams should be part of the grade. Which one do you agree and why?	N/A
#106	Some students choose to enter the university immediately after finishing high school, others prefer to taking time off before beginning the university class. Which option do you think is better?	N/A
#107	Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: it is never too late to get a degree in university.	N/A
#108	Some students think it is good to choose the future career before entering the university. Others think it is good to take a few university classes before choosing the future career. Which one do you prefer and explain why.	N/A
#109	Do you agree or disagree that a childhood is the best time of a person’s life? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#110	Some people believe that attending class in university should be required, while others believe that it should be optional. Which point of view do you agree with? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#111	When people move to another country, some prefer to follow the customs of their new country, while others prefer to keep their own customs. Which one do you prefer? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#112	Do you prefer to eat at home or eat at a restaurant? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#113	If you have money, would you prefer to buy a house or a business? Use details and examples to support your explanation.	N/A
#114	If you were given an empty piece of land, would you rather use it to build a garden or a playground for children?	N/A

Question

speaking Question

Score

Action

Should schools engage in character education to instill morals and values in children?

N/A

Start

Many people think that students study course materials more effectively by taking exams, while others think that students learn more effective through doing other activities like completing projects, which one do you think is more effective?

N/A

Do you prefer long-term trips or short-term trips? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

Do you prefer indoor activities or outdoor activities? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

Do you prefer to go someplace you have never been before or someplace you have been before? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

If you had a small amount of money, would you spend it right away or save it? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

When going to a restaurant, do you prefer to meet your friends at home or at the restaurant? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

Do you prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

Do you prefer traveling alone or traveling with a companion? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#10

Do you prefer to live in places that have the same weather or live in areas where the weather changes several times a year? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#11

Do you like to spend time alone or spend time with your friends? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#12

When going on a trip, do you prefer to drive or take a train? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#13

Do you prefer to have a long vacation each year or have several short vacations throughout the year? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#14

Do you prefer to live in a traditional house or in a more modern apartment? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#15

Which one do you prefer? To buy the newly-released e-product as soon as possible or to wait for a while and then decide whether you want to buy it or not.

N/A

#16

Is it better to use your extra money to buy some objects like clothes or electronic products, or is it better to use the extra money to increase your experience like going for a vacation or a concert?

N/A

#17

Do you agree or disagree with the statement that experienced doctors are better than young doctors?

N/A

#18

Do you agree or disagree that a higher education means a better career? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#19

Do you prefer to learn on your own or learn with a teacher? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#20

Do you agree or disagree that students should have a job while they are studying in school? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#21

Do you agree or disagree that daily homework is necessary for students? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#22

Do you agree or disagree that grades encourage students to learn? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#23

Should schools have teams for sports that might carry a risk of serious physical injury? Explain your answer.

N/A

#24

Do you think that parents should be allowed to educate their children at home, or should they be required to send children to school outside the home? Support your answer.

N/A

#25

Do you agree or disagree with this statement: Teachers should be evaluated by their students.

N/A

#26

Should schoolchildren be required to study a musical instrument for at least a year? Explain your answer.

N/A

#27

Should schools engage in character education to instill morals and values in children? Explain your answer.

N/A

#28

Do you agree or disagree that it is important for young people to learn some domestic skills like cooking, sewing and taking care of children?

N/A

#29

Do you think that parents should be allowed to educate their children at home, or should they be required to send children to school outside the home? Support your answer.

N/A

#30

Do you think it is important for parents to teach their kids to learn how to manage money? Use reasons and specific examples to support your opinion.

N/A

#31

Do you agree or disagree that it is important for children to learn to draw or paint.

N/A

#32

Do you prefer to learn about the news in a newspaper or on television? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#33

Do you prefer going to a live performance or watching it on TV? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#34

Which type of movie do you prefer watching, a serious movie or a comedy movie? Which do you prefer? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#35

Do you prefer to watch a movie or read a book? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#36

Do you agree or disagree the idea that watching sports programs on television is a waste of time?

N/A

#37

Some people prefer to buy new books while some people would like to buy used books, what is your opinion?

N/A

#38

Some people prefer to watch entertainment programs on television. Others prefer to watch educational programs. Which do you prefer?

N/A

#39

Some people prefer to finish the assignment a long time before the due date while others prefer finishing assignment right before the due date. Which one do you prefer?

N/A

#40

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? It is important to spend time learning about the history of the place where you live.

N/A

#41

You live in a crowded city with only one green space-the city park. The government recently proposes to build a housing complex on this only green space. Do you agree or disagree this idea?

N/A

#42

Do you prefer to work in the office or work at home? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#43

Would you prefer to take a part-time course or have a part-time job during your summer vacation? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#44

Do you agree or disagree that businesses should hire employees for their entire life? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#45

Would you rather be self-employed or working for someone else? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#46

Would you prefer to have a higher-paying job with longer hours or lower-paying job with shorter hours? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#47

Do you prefer to work in a team or work alone? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#48

Do you prefer to work in the office or work at home? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#49

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? All people should be required to stop working and retire by age 65. Do you agree or disagree

N/A

#50

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? A boss or a manager should not form close friendship with their employees.

N/A

#51

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? If you want to succeed in business, being outgoing and friendly is very important.

N/A

#52

Some people think those children who don't want to keep learning a musical instrument course should be required to keep learning the course; While others think that those children should be allowed to make decisions by themselves. What is your opinion?

N/A

#53

Do you agree or disagree that life is about relaxing instead of hurrying? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#54

Do you agree or disagree that people should always tell the truth? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#55

Do you agree or disagree that luck has nothing to do with success? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#56

Do you agree or disagree that young people have nothing to teach older people? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#57

Do you prefer to be a team leader or a team member? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#58

Some people prefer to resolve problems with friends directly face to face or on the phone, some others prefer to resolve problems by writing, sending E-mail or text message. Which do you prefer and why?

N/A

#59

In order to be successful, one has to make enemies? Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

N/A

#60

Some people prefer to give their opinions immediately. Others prefer to wait and listen to others’ opinions before giving their own. Which one do you think is better?

N/A

#61

Some people prefer sending messages while others prefer making phone calls directly. Which one do you prefer?

N/A

#62

Do you agree or disagree that a celebrity should set a good example for young people? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#63

Do you agree smoking should be prohibited in public places? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#64

Should using cell phones be permitted while driving? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#65

Should a country that has enough food for all of its residents allow recreational hunting? Explain your answer.

N/A

#66

Should communities create incentives to encourage people raised there to continue living there as adults? Explain your answer.

N/A

#67

If the police stop a driver who is driving drunk (after drinking alcohol), do you think that the person’s driver’s license should be taken away? Support your answer.

N/A

#68

Should cities adopt laws that prohibit certain breeds of dogs because they are more frequently involved in attacks than other dogs? Explain your answer.

N/A

#69

Should countries ban the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in food production? Explain your answer.

N/A

#70

Should countries with teacher shortages develop programs that recruit people from industries such as business, law and technology and retrain them as schoolteachers? Explain your answer.

N/A

#71

Should countries intervene in a civil war in another country where a lot of civilians might be killed? Explain your answer.

N/A

#72

Should countries give financial incentives to car companies that make vehicles that use alternative fuels (other than oil and gas)? Explain your answer.

N/A

#73

Should cities and states ban certain sorts of fats used for cooking in restaurants in an effort to improve people’s health? Explain your answer.

N/A

#74

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Government should forbid violence and bad language in TV programs. Use specific reasons and examples in your answer.

N/A

#75

Some people believe that we should not discuss the private activities of popular people, like movie stars and singers. Do you agree or disagree with this view?

N/A

#76

Do you agree or disagree that a celebrity should set a good example for young people? Use details and examples to support your explanation

N/A

#77

Nowadays people use extreme methods, like surgery to change their appearance. They do this because they are trying to become more attractive. Do you think this is a good idea?

N/A

#78

Do you prefer finding information by reading books or searching the internet? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#79

Does technology make our lives simpler or more complex? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#80

When communicating with your friends and families, you can use different methods: letters, e-mails, and/or telephone calls. Which method do you think is better and why? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#81

Do you agree that television has destroyed communication among friends and family? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#82

Do you agree or disagree that students learn better with the help of technology? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#83

Some people think the internet provides people with a lot of information, while others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#84

Do you think bicycles will still be widely used in the future or replaced by other means of transportation?

N/A

#85

Some people think that with the development of technology and Internet, libraries will disappear, while others think libraries are always necessary. Which opinion do you agree?

N/A

#86

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? With the popularity of the technology that focuses on entertainment, people read fewer books than before.

N/A

#87

Some people think the Internet provides people with a lot of information, while others think access to so much information creates problems. Which view do you agree with?

N/A

#88

Do you agree or disagree that students should bring a cellphone to school? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#89

Would you rather have the university assign a student to their room or would you rather choose your own roommate?

N/A

#90

Do you agree that cars should be allowed to enter into the campus?

N/A

#91

Do you agree or disagree that universities should give the same amount of money to their students' sports activities as they give to their university libraries? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#92

Your university is planning to allow students to watch TV in their dormitories. What is your opinion and why? What are the advantages and disadvantages of watching TV in dormitories? Include reasons and examples to support your response.

N/A

#93

Which of the following do you think is the best way to get to know a new school, joining a one-day campus tour, spending a weekend on the campus play field or auditing lectures?

N/A

#94

Do you think junk food should be banned in schools? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#95

Should college students be required to take at least one class in philosophy? Explain your answer.

N/A

#96

What should universities do to ensure that their professors are not only experts in their fields, but good at teaching students as well?

N/A

#97

Should new university students all be required to read the same book in the summer before they start their first course of study? Explain your answer.

N/A

#98

If you are to choose between 2 apartments to live in next semester, one apartment is near the campus but slightly expensive, the other is a little far from the campus but cheaper, which one do you prefer and why?

N/A

#99

Do you agree or disagree with the statement that female and male university students should have separate residence halls.

N/A

#100

You have been very busy and unable to prepare for the exam tomorrow. You can either stay up late to study and sleep less or just study less and get full night’s sleep. Which option would you choose?

N/A

#101

Many students are asked to evaluate their professors at the end of the semester. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

N/A

#102

Some people think that they can learn more in the early morning; some others can learn more in the afternoon classes. Which is better for you?

N/A

#103

Some universities expect the students to choose a major field of study when they enter the school; while other universities wait until the second or the third year before students deciding to choose a major field of study. Which do you prefer?

N/A

#104

Some people believe old people should not take risks and participate in adventurous events as the young people. Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

N/A

#105

Some people believe that class discussions should be part of the grade. Others believe that only written assignments and exams should be part of the grade. Which one do you agree and why?

N/A

#106

Some students choose to enter the university immediately after finishing high school, others prefer to taking time off before beginning the university class. Which option do you think is better?

N/A

#107

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: it is never too late to get a degree in university.

N/A

#108

Some students think it is good to choose the future career before entering the university. Others think it is good to take a few university classes before choosing the future career. Which one do you prefer and explain why.

N/A

#109

Do you agree or disagree that a childhood is the best time of a person’s life? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#110

Some people believe that attending class in university should be required, while others believe that it should be optional. Which point of view do you agree with? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#111

When people move to another country, some prefer to follow the customs of their new country, while others prefer to keep their own customs. Which one do you prefer? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#112

Do you prefer to eat at home or eat at a restaurant? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#113

If you have money, would you prefer to buy a house or a business? Use details and examples to support your explanation.

N/A

#114

If you were given an empty piece of land, would you rather use it to build a garden or a playground for children?

N/A

Question	speaking Question	Score	Action
#1	Chemistry Department is planning to award scholarships to students who have received an average grade above 90%.	N/A	Start
#2	Children-tutoring Center	N/A
#3	New Coffee Shop	N/A
#4	New parking lot	N/A
#5	Privacy desks	N/A
#6	Coffee house construction	N/A
#7	Copy paper policy	N/A
#8	Green initiative campaign	N/A
#9	Converted rooms	N/A
#10	Electricity consumptions policy	N/A
#11	Mandatory Student Volunteer Program	N/A
#12	Mandatory computer course	N/A
#13	Fundamental computer cours	N/A
#14	New gym	N/A
#15	Sculpture class	N/A
#16	Freshmen residence policy	N/A
#17	Old auditorium	N/A
#18	New mandatory study seminar	N/A
#19	New tutoring system	N/A
#20	New studying area	N/A
#21	A new physics assignment requires students to select a chapter	N/A
#22	University plans to increase the school bus service and more reasonable bus routes	N/A
#23	A student wrote a letter to suggest University to cancel the TV in dorms.	N/A
#24	University plans to add a three-day fall break just before midterm in each fall semester.	N/A
#25	The campus clean-up day will occur on Monday, March 4th. Students are encouraged to spruce up the area around them to clear away the clutter.	N/A
#26	Library will provide lockers to a limited number of fourth-grade students.	N/A
#27	College students are not allowed to keep pets in the dormitories	N/A
#28	Radio station	N/A
#29	The shuttle service	N/A
#30	The new sculpture	N/A
#31	Change of breakfast menus	N/A
#32	The university choir	N/A
#33	Heating costs	N/A
#34	Converted rooms	N/A
#35	Radio station	N/A
#36	Artworks in the lobby	N/A

Question

speaking Question

Score

Action

Chemistry Department is planning to award scholarships to students who have received an average grade above 90%.

N/A

Start

Children-tutoring Center

N/A

New Coffee Shop

N/A

New parking lot

N/A

Privacy desks

N/A

Coffee house construction

N/A

Copy paper policy

N/A

Green initiative campaign

N/A

Converted rooms

N/A

#10

Electricity consumptions policy

N/A

#11

Mandatory Student Volunteer Program

N/A

#12

Mandatory computer course

N/A

#13

Fundamental computer cours

N/A

#14

New gym

N/A

#15

Sculpture class

N/A

#16

Freshmen residence policy

N/A

#17

Old auditorium

N/A

#18

New mandatory study seminar

N/A

#19

New tutoring system

N/A

#20

New studying area

N/A

#21

A new physics assignment requires students to select a chapter

N/A

#22

University plans to increase the school bus service and more reasonable bus routes

N/A

#23

A student wrote a letter to suggest University to cancel the TV in dorms.

N/A

#24

University plans to add a three-day fall break just before midterm in each fall semester.

N/A

#25

The campus clean-up day will occur on Monday, March 4th. Students are encouraged to spruce up the area around them to clear away the clutter.

N/A

#26

Library will provide lockers to a limited number of fourth-grade students.

N/A

#27

College students are not allowed to keep pets in the dormitories

N/A

#28

Radio station

N/A

#29

The shuttle service

N/A

#30

The new sculpture

N/A

#31

Change of breakfast menus

N/A

#32

The university choir

N/A

#33

Heating costs

N/A

#34

Converted rooms

N/A

#35

Radio station

N/A

#36

Artworks in the lobby

N/A

Question	speaking Question	Score
#1	Paradox of Choice	N/A
#2	Establishing shots	N/A
#3	Altruism	N/A
#4	Revealing coloration	N/A
#5	Vertical migration	N/A
#6	Clinal variation	N/A
#7	Founder Effect	N/A
#8	Sunk costs	N/A
#9	Strategic alliance	N/A
#10	Diminishing returns	N/A
#11	Entertainment merchandising	N/A
#12	Inequity aversion	N/A
#13	Target marketing	N/A
#14	Opportunity cost	N/A
#15	Customer lock-in	N/A
#16	Display rules	N/A
#17	Illusion of transparency	N/A
#18	Self-fulfilling prophecy	N/A
#19	The emotional development in children	N/A
#20	Word framing	N/A
#21	Exposure therapy	N/A
#22	Halo Effect	N/A
#23	Familiarity principle	N/A
#24	Sweeping generalization	N/A
#25	Impact bias	N/A
#26	Negativity bias	N/A
#27	Source amnesia	N/A
#28	Behavior contract	N/A
#29	Insight learning	N/A
#30	Mental set	N/A
#31	Halo Error	N/A
#32	Cognitive Dissonance	N/A
#33	Implicit memory	N/A
#34	Internal attribution	N/A
#35	Peak-End rule	N/A
#36	Ergonomic design	N/A
#37	Majority influence	N/A
#38	Social interaction	N/A
#39	Groupthink	N/A
#40	Nonverbal Languages	N/A
#41	Behavior Modification	N/A
#42	Reward theory of attraction	N/A
#43	Behavior chaining	N/A

Question

speaking Question

Score

Action

Paradox of Choice

N/A

Establishing shots

N/A

Altruism

N/A

Revealing coloration

N/A

Vertical migration

N/A

Clinal variation

N/A

Founder Effect

N/A

Sunk costs

N/A

Strategic alliance

N/A

#10

Diminishing returns

N/A

#11

Entertainment merchandising

N/A

#12

Inequity aversion

N/A

#13

Target marketing

N/A

#14

Opportunity cost

N/A

#15

Customer lock-in

N/A

#16

Display rules

N/A

#17

Illusion of transparency

N/A

#18

Self-fulfilling prophecy

N/A

#19

The emotional development in children

N/A

#20

Word framing

N/A

#21

Exposure therapy

N/A

#22

Halo Effect

N/A

#23

Familiarity principle

N/A

#24

Sweeping generalization

N/A

#25

Impact bias

N/A

#26

Negativity bias

N/A

#27

Source amnesia

N/A

#28

Behavior contract

N/A

#29

Insight learning

N/A

#30

Mental set

N/A

#31

Halo Error

N/A

#32

Cognitive Dissonance

N/A

#33

Implicit memory

N/A

#34

Internal attribution

N/A

#35

Peak-End rule

N/A

#36

Ergonomic design

N/A

#37

Majority influence

N/A

#38

Social interaction

N/A

#39

Groupthink

N/A

#40

Nonverbal Languages

N/A

#41

Behavior Modification

N/A

#42

Reward theory of attraction

N/A

#43

Behavior chaining

N/A

Question	speaking Question	Score
#1	Family Dinner	N/A
#2	The two people talk about the woman's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#3	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#4	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#5	The two people talk about the woman's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#6	The two people talk about the woman's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#7	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#8	The two people talk about the woman's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#9	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#10	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#11	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#12	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#13	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#14	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#15	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#16	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#17	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#18	The two people talk about the man's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.	N/A
#19	volunteer work	N/A
#20	Field Trip	N/A
#21	Attend an award ceremony	N/A
#22	Where is the class	N/A
#23	Sprained my wrist	N/A
#24	Study group	N/A
#25	Computer is broken	N/A
#26	Two required classes	N/A
#27	Apartment has broken pipes	N/A
#28	A female student needs to access needs access to electricity in order to finish her history paper in time	N/A
#29	A summer research position	N/A
#30	Attend an award ceremony	N/A
#31	Special exhibit at the museum tomorrow	N/A
#32	A male student's roommate is moving off campus next semester	N/A
#33	Choir concert	N/A
#34	Order class books ahead of time	N/A
#35	Receiving the first draft of the research paper	N/A
#36	Left the essay that is due today	N/A
#37	Teaching assignment	N/A
#38	Professor Green’s laboratory	N/A
#39	Actors cannot remember their lines.	N/A
#40	Spilling some soup on the research paper	N/A
#41	Bus schedule	N/A
#42	New apartment has no Internet access	N/A
#43	How to get the campus	N/A
#44	Go to a movie together	N/A

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speaking Question

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Family Dinner

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The two people talk about the woman's problem. Describe the problem and state which of the two solutions you prefer and why.

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