托福口语模板之职业&食物

 　　(1)职业和梦想

　　Have you ever given any thought to your dream? I sure did. People’s answer might differ greatly from one or another. Mine, however, is to become a business man/ woman.

　　The reasons why I dream of becoming a business man/ woman can be best summarized¹ as the followings. (女版)In the modern world, women are no longer the subordinates² of men. We have our own rights and can achieve our goals as men do. (男版)You know, my father, a great man who I admire so much, is a very successful business man and sets an excellent example for me since I was a child. So I strongly believe that I have the ability to become a successful business woman/ man. But before I realize my dream, I must make full preparations. Now I am planning to study overseas³. I think it’s the first step to this dream. After my graduation, I will pursue⁴ my career in some international companies to gain more experiences. When I think my preparation is done, I will try to set up my own company. I strongly believe that with my ambition, confidence⁵ and diligence I will finally realize this dream.

　　(2)食物或自己国家最有特色的东西

　　You might hesitate⁶ about what to choose before the bewildered⁷ dozens of food. As far as I am concerned, my choice, however, is always dumplings for its uniqueness and charm⁸. I love eating dumplings, especially ones cooked by my mum.

　　As for the very first reason, it is apparently⁹ because it is the symbol of Chinese food. It is so amazing that you can learn a lot about the traditional Chinese culture through eating dumplings. What’s more, it is because of its flavor¹⁰. It’s really delicious. Some dumplings are made of pork and beef, and others are made of sea food. You can almost taste all kinds of delicious food through eating dumplings. When we are talking about dumplings, it is impossible not to mention that it is also the symbol of reunion in China. So whenever I eat dumplings, I think of my family.

1 summarized   

v.总结，概述( summarize的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• The results of the research are summarized at the end of the chapter. 在这一章末尾对研究结果作了总结。
• It may be briefly summarized in the following outline. 这可以用下面的提纲简短地加以概括。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

2 subordinates   

级别或职位较低的( subordinate的名词复数 )； 下级的； 次要的； 附属的

参考例句：

• The lower level subordinates itself to the higher level. 下级服从上级。
• Subordinates with democratic norms continually reduce his freedow to issue unexplained orders. 具有民主准则的下属们不断限制他发出不经解释的命令的自由。

3 overseas   

adj.海外的；adv.在海外

参考例句：

• Her man has been sent overseas by his employers.她的丈夫已被雇主派往海外。
• Many firms are focusing on increasing their markets overseas.许多商行都专注于扩大国外市场。

4 pursue   

vt.继续，从事；追赶，追踪；追求

参考例句：

• He began to pursue an easy and comfortable life.他开始追求安逸舒适的生活。
• This is the path that we shall continue to pursue.这是我们要继续走的道路。

5 confidence   

n.信任，信托，自信，信心，把握，大胆，厚颜，过于自信，狂妄

参考例句：

• We have full confidence in our victory.我们有必胜的把握。
• I should like to exchange a few words with you in confidence.我想私下和你交换点意见。

6 hesitate   

vi.犹豫，迟疑，踌躇，支吾

参考例句：

• If you hesitate too long,you will miss the opportunity.如果你老是犹豫不决，那就会错失良机。
• If you get in trouble,don't hesitate to ask for advice.如果碰到麻烦，要赶紧向人求教。

7 bewildered   

a.困惑的

参考例句：

• She was totally bewildered by his sudden change of mood. 他的情绪突变搞得她全然不知所措。
• The big city bewildered the old woman from the countryside. 大城市把乡下来的老奶奶弄糊涂了。

8 charm   

vt.使着迷，使陶醉；n.招人喜欢之处，魅力

参考例句：

• With all imperfections the short play has a real charm.尽管有不少缺欠，这出小戏仍颇具魅力。
• He could resist her charm no longer.他再也抗拒不住她的魅力。

9 apparently   

adv.显然地；表面上，似乎

参考例句：

• An apparently blind alley leads suddenly into an open space.山穷水尽，豁然开朗。
• He was apparently much surprised at the news.他对那个消息显然感到十分惊异。

10 flavor   

n.味，滋味，味道；风味；vt.调味，加味于

参考例句：

• I like the flavor of chocolate.我喜欢巧克力的味道。
• Each flavor was totally unique.每一种味道都是独一无二的。