Topics in the following list may appear in your actual test.  You should become familiar with this list before you take the TOEFL test.  Remember that when you take the test you will NOT have a choice of topics.  You must write only on the topic that is assigned to you.
 
 
除了topic就是task。大作文的task大致如此：
 
--Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
--Which do you prefer?
--Do you agree or oppose?
--What is your opinion?
--Which is better?
--Which way do you prefer?
--Which do you think is preferable?
--Which view do you agree with?
--Which of these opinions do you agree with?
--To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?
 
Why? Explain why? Or, why not?
 
Use specific reasons and examples (details) to support your answer.
 
 
TOEFL 185 题库（缩减版）：


 
1. People attend college or university for many different reasons (for example, new experiences, career preparation, increased knowledge).
 
2. Parents are the best teachers.
 
3. Nowadays, food has become easier to prepare.
 
4. It has been said, "Not everything that is learned is contained in books."
 
5. A company has announced that it wishes to build a large factory near your community.
 
6. If you could change one important thing about your hometown, what would you change?
 
7. How do movies or television influence people's behavior?
 
8. Television has destroyed communication among friends and family.
 
9. Some people prefer to live in a small town.  Others prefer to live in a big city.
 
10. "When people succeed, it is because of hard work.  Luck has nothing to do with success."
 
11. Universities should give the same amount of money to their students' sports activities as they give to their university libraries.
 
12. Many people visit museums when they travel to new places.
 
13. Some people prefer to eat at food stands or restaurants.  Other people prefer to prepare and eat food at home.
 
14. Some people believe that university students should be required to attend classes.  Others believe that going to classes should be optional for students.
 
15. Neighbors are the people who live near us.
 
16. It has recently been announced that a new restaurant may be built in your neighborhood.
 
17. 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.
 
18. What are some important qualities of a good supervisor (boss)?