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Speaking Practice TOEFL 1

This document contains 6 questions about various topics but does not provide any responses. The questions cover types of books people enjoy, whether learning from mistakes is a good way to learn, allowing food in university classrooms, a man's opinion on a newspaper proposal and reasons for his view, the concept of a comfort zone bias in decision making, and speakers discussing a problem and potential solutions.

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Speaking Practice TOEFL 1

This document contains 6 questions about various topics but does not provide any responses. The questions cover types of books people enjoy, whether learning from mistakes is a good way to learn, allowing food in university classrooms, a man's opinion on a newspaper proposal and reasons for his view, the concept of a comfort zone bias in decision making, and speakers discussing a problem and potential solutions.

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Question 1.

People enjoy reading many different types of books such as mystery, biography,
romance, etc. Of all the different types of books that there are, what type do you
most enjoy? Explain why.

Question 2.

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?

One of the best ways to learn is by making mistakes.

Question 3.

University Should Allow Eating in Class

Currently, there is a university-wide policy that prohibits eating in the classroom. I


disagree with this policy. I think students should be allowed to eat in class. This
change would be good for two reasons. For one thing, if students were permitted
to eat, they would be able to concentrate better, because students often get
hungry during long classes, and hunger makes it difficult to concentrate. Also, if
food were allowed in classrooms, it would be possible for us to have in-class
parties on the last day of classwith snack foods and beveragesto celebrate the
end of each semester.
Sincerely,
Nancy Myers

The man expresses his opinion about the proposal in the newspaper. Briefly summarize
the proposal. Then state the mans opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding
that opinion.

Question 4

Comfort Zone Bias


Psychologists have found that when people make important decisions, they often
choose to stay in their comfort zones; that is, they prefer remaining in
comfortable, familiar situations, rather than entering into new, unfamiliar ones.
This tendency is often referred to as the comfort zone bias. When people are
reasonably content, they often decide not to pursue a new opportunity, even if it
attracts them and offers more advantages. Psychologists believe that the comfort
zone bias exists not only because we have a natural preference for what we
already know, but also because we want to avoid taking risks.

Using the example from the lecture, explain the comfort zone bias.

Question 5.

Briefly summarize the problem the speakers are discussing. Then state which solution you
would recommend. Explain the reasons for your recommendation.
Question 6.

Using the examples of the eel and the angler fish, explain two types of adaptations that
help animals survive in the deepest parts of the ocean.

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