Hackers TOEFL SPEAKING Intermediate 3rd iBT Edition
[Hackers Speaking Actual Test2]
- Q.1 I think the best event for students is a camping trip. I have two reasons for this.
The first reason is that it is stress-relieving. To be specific, students get stressed out from a lot of studying. So, they need time to refresh themselves and recharge energy. The second reason is that it would be exciting to meet many people. By associating with them, they will be able to broaden their social network.
For these reasons, I think the best event for students is a camping trip.
- Q.2 I agree with the following statement. I have two reasons for this.
The first reason is that everything is computerized these days. To be specific, we have easy access to the Internet anytime anywhere and we always use computers. The second reason is that using computers improves productivity when doing homework. So, they can save time and money.
For these reasons, I agree with the following statement.
- Q.3 According to the reading passage, the writer suggests that the library should change its policy on lending out materials. The man in the conversation thinks it is not a good idea. He has two reasons for this.
The first reason is that it is unrealistic. To be specific, students need more time for their assignments. Sometimes they re-read the books in order to double check their assignments. The second reason is that it is not practical. Actually, most students need their ID card to enter the cafeteria or study rooms.
For these reasons, he doesn’t like the writer’s suggestion.
- Q.4 According to the reading passage, the restoration ecology is to restore valuable ecosystems and protect them over the long term. In the lecture, the professor talks about the restoration ecology by giving examples.
The example is cover crops. The cover crops prevent erosion. The best plants for cover crops are quick-growing annual grasses such as wheat, barley and oats. Cover crops also slow raindrops before they hit the ground. Raindrops is one of the biggest causes of erosion. Another method is prairie fires. Although the aboveground portion of the plant gets destroyed, the roots are still alive. The fires burn away the dead plants and also invasive species which often compete with the native plants for light and other resources.
In this sense, these examples illustrate well the concept of the restoration ecology.