S1: Describe the most important decision that you've made in your life. Include reasons and examples to support your response.

S1: If your university is going to invite someone to give a speech, who do you think they should invite? A businessman, a scientist or a politician. 

S1: Describe one of the most important inventions in our daily life.

S1: What would you advise somebody who was planning to come to your country to study?

S1: Which of following aspects do you think contributes most to country's success? 1) many business opportunities 2) well rounded medical care system 3) a developed educational system

评析：在注重三选一考题准备的同时，也要注意到最近的利弊题相较过去有所增多，所以平时练习中可适当加强此类练习。从考察内容看还是主要涉及校园生活类话题，复习时对这类话题要多加准备。

S2: If you have more money, you want to spend your money on objects like clothes and electronic devices or spend your money on experience.

S2: Some people believe that it is better for children to grow up in big cities. Others believe that it is better for children to grow up in small towns or rural areas. What is your opinion and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.

S2: Some people like to be friend with people who share the same opinion. Others like to be friend with someone who holds different ideas. Which do you prefer?

S2: When you make decisions, do you like to take into account of other people’s opinions or make the decision just by your own?

S2: Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers.

评析：独立题第二题的题目新意增加，需要同学在备考充分的基础上加强转变应用。答题时注意优劣对比，细节充分举例论证。在平时练习中也要多灵活思考，注重家庭、生活以及科技类话题相关准备。