一、獨立口語1
上周六的獨立口語一依然延續自14年下半年以來活動類話題最熱的勢頭，考的是一道活動類/人物類的話題，大致意思是三選一，選出你認為對工作環境而言最重要的是什么。而從目前ETS的選題趨勢來看，活動類話題再次出現的可能非常的大。
活動類話題是獨立口語一常見的話題之一，一般多涉及人的興趣愛好，例如最感興趣的事情，未來的打算，什么樣的工作/課程你認為是不錯的等等。
常見的活動類話題有這些：
1、描述一個你和你的家人最enjoy的的活動;
2、描述一個對你而言最重要的日子;
3、童年你和你的家人最感興趣的活動。
此類話題的答題思路基本上是這樣的：先說自己最感興趣的是什么(或者自己認為什樣是最好的)，然后再詳細說明原因。
因此，對于這類題目，大致可以拿以下的模板來對比套用。
I once participated in an activity to grow plants on campus/ in our local community, which was organized by the Student Union/ Residents' Committee.
There are many students to join this activity, we divided into several groups and held a competition to see whose trees or flowers have the beautiful results. In my group, we had two people in total and each of us has the specific job. One was responsible for buying tool or the relevant stuff, and planting tree and flowers, the other was charge of recording every stage of plant’s growth, spreading the information by updating our own micro blog.
There are many benefits for joining the activity.
Firstly, we witness the plant’s growth that enable us to learn some knowledge about the botany, and get to know the natural feature of certain plant.
Secondly, it is a good way to beatify the surrounding environment and improve the air quality.
在這里，馬叔為大家專門準備了幾道較為經典的活動類試題，如果感興趣，不妨在小馬機經APP上進行練習。
1、Talk about a study habit of yours that’s different from others. Explain your answer in details.
2、A high school plans to add an after-school activity for students. What kind of activity would you recommend? Using details and explain why.
3、Describe a new activity that you want to do in the future.
4、Some people prefer to watch a sport game from the audience seat, others prefer to be in the sport field andcompete with others. Which do you prefer to do?
5、Talk about advantages and disadvantages of children playing compute games.Give your opinion and explain with details
二、獨立口語2
上周六獨立口語二考的依然是事件類的話題，具體是說選課要選哪一個課程來上，有趣的但是不容易得分的課還是無趣的易得分的課。這樣的話題之前已經考了很多次，根據目前的情況來看，接下來考事件類話題的可能興非常的大。
事件類的話題是獨立口語二常見的話題，一般涉及最近發生的事件，以及曾經發生或者將要發生的具體的某件事，例如此前你曾經歷的一件事情，或者你即將要做的事情等等。
此類話題的解題思路稍微多一些，但無非是說出具體的事件內容或者在事件發生時你的選擇，然后說出你的原因。具體的解題模板有以下這些：
1、Festival
Chinese Spring Festival is a traditional festival and, moreover, a crucial time for a family to get together to have a big meal and catch up. During spring festival, the whole family will dress up themselves and decorate the house with red lanterns and plants, especially kumquat, which is a symbol of fortune. One of the most primary activities of spring festival is setting off firecrackers and watching fire work display in the open air. In addition, visiting relatives and exchange best wishes is also another indispensable tradition in this festival for reunion of the family.
2、A wedding ceremony
A traditional Chinese wedding ceremony. On the ceremony, the bride dressed up herself wearing Qipao, the traditional folk costume. After the groom and the best man picking up the bride from her parent`s home to their new apartment, the whole family and their friends get together to enjoy a grand banquet. In addition, they set off firecrackers and watch fire work display in the open air, which is an indispensable activity of a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony.
3、Experience
Challenging successful disappointing
…….i would like to talk about my college entrance exam. The preparation for this exam is as long and as arduous work for me. In those torturous days, it is common for me to stay up late to finish tons of paper so that I barely had enough time to sleep. When I entered the examination room, my heart was pounding fiercely that I almost throw up. Fortunately, I succeeded in the exam, and got an offer from my desired college, which paid back all my efforts and suffering. It was really a challenging experience of my life. ( in spite of all the torments, it was really a successful experience of my life.)(unfortunately, I failed the exam and miss the offer of my desired college, this disappointing experience frustrated me badly.)
4、Learning new things.
Today I would like to talk about the process of learning playing guitar. The process of learning playing guitar is as long and as arduous work for me. Before that, I know nothing about instrument and I even can`t read the music score. In order to conquer these difficulties, I spent all my afterschool time in practicing and signed up for a training class. At those days, I often stayed up late to play and listen to the tapes from prominent players. Eventually, my great effort was paid off and I possess the skill of playing guitar.
在這里，為大家精心準備幾道較為經典的事件類話題，有興趣的同學不妨練習一下：
1、When facing difficult situations, some people prefer to get advice from elder like parents and teachers. Others prefer to get advice from friends of the same age. Which do you prefer and why? Give Specific details and examples to explain your answer.
2、Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Playing computer games is a waste of time.
3、What kind of job will you choose? To choose a job through which you can get a lot of money or to choose a job through which you can get great personal satisfaction? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.
4、Do you think Government should spend money on encouraging citizens to lead a healthy lifestyle.
5、Do you agree of disagree? Children can learn better from teachers who are kind and friendly.
三、獨立寫作
上周六的獨立寫作考的是一道比較類的話題，內容大致意思為現在人們花費大量的錢在自己的寵物身上，即使他們有其他選擇。而比較類的試題已經連續考了四場，自14年下半年至今，獨立寫作也幾乎有將近一半的場次考的是比較類的話題。因此，未來幾場考試，比較類考試的可能性還是非常大的。
比較類的試題通常是兩件事情拿來對比，然后問哪件事情更好。一般的形式有這樣比那樣要好、這樣后者那樣、與其這樣不如那樣等等。
而比較類的答題思路也很簡單，首先說你的選擇，你認為什么是對的或者說你認為什么更好，然后說出自己的理由來。
因此，按照下方的解題思路來走，比較類試題就很容易拿分：
例如：
Working at home by using computers or telephones is better than working in the office.
就拿這個題目來說，題目的觀點是在家使用電腦或者電話工作比在辦公室工作要好。那么有的考生拿到題目之后就會開始思考，首先同意題目的觀點，然后列舉第一個理由，在家工作節省了在路上的時間，讓員工更高效;
第二個理由是可以降低交通壓力，保護環境;
第三個理由是可以降低公司成本，可以省電省租金等等。
當然，我們這樣寫的時候，如果可以在三十分鐘之內快速地想到這幾個點并且很好地展開的話，這樣是完全沒有問題的。
但如果在考場上這三個點不能很快地想到，展開也遇到了問題，我們應該怎么辦?我們不妨換一種思路想一想，其實比較類題目的觀點都是太絕對的，A一定比B好，在任何情況下都是這樣，我們其實很容易想到事實肯定不是這樣，那我們可以想想在什么情況下是成立的，什么情況下是不成立的。
就拿這道題來說，對于一個要求個人獨立完成的工作來說，可能在家更好，因為我們以上提到的一下優點;但對于一些要求總是與人打交道的工作來說，比如銷售，那就不能一直待在家里辦公了，在辦公室才能更高效。這樣不僅從邏輯上來說更說得通，字數的壓力也減小了。
舉個例子~
題目：自學好還是跟著老師學好?
Some people think that they can learn better by themselves than with a teacher. Others think that it is always better to have a teacher. Which do you prefer? Use specific reasons to develop your essay.
分析：寫作思路：
應當和老師一起學習(其中一種思路)
(1)教師受過培訓，他們了解學生的問題，所以在進行輔導的時候系統有重點
(2)教師和學生進行交流，使學生能夠迅速掌握知識
(3)教師提供了學習的方法，這在未來學生學習其他知識的時候都很有幫助
范文：
Most of us can learn how to do something simple on our own with just a set of instructions. However, to learn about something more complex, it's always best to have a teacher.
Teachers bring with them varied and useful backgrounds. They've been trained to teach individuals in different ways depending on their style. For instance, omen students learn better by discussing a topic. Others learn more by writing about it. Teachers can help students learn in the way that's best of each student. A textbook or a manual can only give you one way of learning something. Plus they're only as helpful as your ability to understand them. A good teacher can adapt her teaching to your needs.
Teachers help you focus on what you're learning. If you're learning something by yourself, it’s easy to become distracted, and go on to other activities. Teachers keep your attention on the subject. They also approach a subject logically, taking it one step at a time. On your own, it's tempting to skip parts of the learning process you think you don’t need. That can binder your ability to really understand the subject.
Learning a subject on your own is a very narrow way of learning. You can only use the information you get from the textbook. With a teacher, you get the information in the written materials as well as the teacher's own knowledge of the topic. Teachers can also provide extra materials to broaden the scope of what you're learning.
There's nothing wrong with studying on your own, and a learner can always benefit from some quiet study. For the best possible learning, though, a good teacher is the biggest help you can have.
看完了范文，下面馬叔為大家準備了幾道較為經典的比較類話題，有興趣的同學不妨過來做一做吧。
1、Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: People who try to acquire more than one skill are more likely to become successful than people who just focus on one skill.
2、Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: After high school, students should have at least one year to work or travel. It's better than attending university straight away.
3、Do you agree or disagree: the universities should spend more money in improving facilities (libraries, computer labs) than hiring famous teachers.
4、Do you agree or disagree with the following statement: Your job has more effect on your happiness than your living environment.
5、Is it important for government to provide money for things that are beautiful than things that are practical?