托福口语攻略之Describe an object

　　1. 描述一本对我最有用的书

　　Describe a book that you believe is the most useful to you. Please explain the reason and include specific examples and details in your explanation.

　　The most useful book for me is the English dictionary. Firstly, many English words have more than one meaning and always confuse me. The dictionary can help me get over by offering many detailed explanations and examples. In addition, I can also learn how to apply the new words into writing and speaking by studying the examples earnestly.

　　Furthermore, I can learn a lot of knowledge beside new words. For example, it is very likely that a good dictionary illustrate a specific animal or plant with a picture. Thus, we get more information out of the dictionary.

　　The most important book for me is my undergraduate major textbook which is called marketing. Because as we all know that marketing is a kind of major which cuts across the boundaries of many different disciplines, so it broadens my knowledge scope, such as the aspects of advertising and trade. On the other hand, well, a plenty of cases are included in this book, in addition, many definitions can explained very acceptable so it definitely helps me to get a deeply understanding of my major.

　　2.描述对我最重要的一件文学作品

　　Describe a letter or poem or other piece of art that is important to you. Why was it so important to you? Please include specific examples and details in your statement.

　　The most important letter that I can remember was a letter applying for a job. I had seen this job advertised in a local newspaper, the evening editon. It suited me very much and I was immediately attracted to it. It said to apply in writing, giving details of your experience, your education and when you were available，and you had to give the names and contacts of two references. I was qualified for the job and eager to get it. When I was finished writing I was pretty satisfied and a little pleased, posted it off to the address given and waited! Thankfully, before I sweated too much, I got a letter after a couple of days,saying they wanted me to come in for interview. I was very pleased to go for the interview and got the job,my first job!

　　There is a letter which plays a significant role in my life. It is the letter written by my parents in my 18 birthday. Firstly, I was touched by their love expressed in the letter. I deeply understand their painstaking efforts from that letter. What’s more, they taught me to be a responsible person in that letter. They definitely set a good example for me in my life. I will never forget that letter, which let me feel grow up 1 minute.

　　3. 描述一件对我最重要的物体

　　Describe an object which is very important to you and explain why it is of special value to you. Please include specific details in your explanation.

　　One of the most important objects for me is my wife’s photo album and her diaries. She gave it to me just the day before I left for America to study. Back then we had been together for only two months and it would be quite some time before we would see each other again. She wanted me to read her diaries about us and look at her pictures if I am tired, stressed or bored. She wanted to use it to remind myself that I am not alone in another country. And it did give me the strength and courage to keep going, no matter what difficulties I am facing. My wife is the person I love most in the world, so does her photos and diaries.

　　4. 中国最有效率的运输方式

　　Describe the most efficient transportation in your country. Please state your reason and include specific examples and details in your explanation.

　　The most efficient transportation in our country is subway. First of all, it can be free of traffic problems and many other factors that may influence the normal operation of transportation. In addition, it runs much faster than bus or automobiles even in rush hours and will never stop for a traffic jam. Besides, the subway trains come frequently and punctually, thus make it easier for passengers to make schedule. All these advantages make subway the most efficient transportation in our country.

　　The most efficient transportation in my country, I’d say, is subway. Compared with cars and other transportations, subway is mostly convenient. It almost covers every corner in our city. And second, it has high speed compared with bicycle, you don’t have to worry about your time, traffic jam and parking space. What’s more, subway is more eco-friendly than car, it has nothing to do with air pollution at all. So frankly speaking, subway is the best transportation for you in china.

　　5. 100年来最伟大的发明

　　Describe one of the most important inventions in recent 100 years. Explain why it is so important. Your explanation should include specific examples and details.

　　The most important invention in the recent century would definitely be the internet, which has changed our life so tremendously. First of all, it makes the worldwide connection possible so that it can help human beings to work much more conveniently and efficiently. In addition, it has greatly promoted the development of science and technology by a number of websites and databases of information. Besides,it can provide people with entertainment, such as watching movies, chatting room and even shopping. So the internet is really an amazing invention.

　　As far as I am concerned, television is the most important invention of the last 100 years. First, from the news broadcasting in the television, we can know what is happening in the outside world even without stepping out our living room with television in it. And second, watching television with family members after supper is a good way to relax after a hard day’s work. What’s more, its visual effect makes people feel less stressed and has a great influence on the way people think and talk.