Mr.Mou @ ShiShi AP Center

新托福口语 Personal Goals 答题思路

Q1. Think of a time, recent or not, when you had something you wanted to achieve. What was it?

答题思路

这道题问的是一个具体经历，可以按照 “目标 → 原因 → 过程 → 结果” 来回答。 不要一开始说太空的话，比如 I wanted to improve myself. 更好的做法是先选一个具体目标，比如完成一个项目、学会一个技能、准备一次考试。 然后简单说明为什么想做这件事，自己做了什么，最后有没有完成。

Version 1 (Natural & Smooth)

“One goal I had recently was to build a small app that could transcribe my students’ English recordings. I wanted to make it because I teach speaking, and I thought it would help students review their answers more clearly.

I spent a lot of time thinking about the layout and then built it step by step. By the end of last week, I had the first working version. It was not perfect yet, but it could already do the basic job, so I felt quite proud of it.”

Version 1 核心词汇

Version 2 (More Natural & Spoken)

“Recently, I wanted to build a small app for my speaking class. The app could turn students’ English recordings into text, so they could listen back and check their answers more easily.

I didn’t finish everything at once. I first thought about the layout, then built and tested the app little by little. By the end of the week, I had a working version. It still needed improvement, but at least the basic function worked.”

Version 2 核心词汇

Q2. In general, how do you handle difficulties or obstacles that come up while working toward what you want to achieve?

答题思路

这道题问的是遇到困难时的处理方法，可以按照 “方法 → 原因 → 例子 → 结果” 来回答。 第一步要先明确说出自己的方法，比如 break the problem into smaller steps。 然后解释为什么这个方法有用：大问题会让人有压力，但拆成小步骤之后就更容易处理。 最后用一个简单例子说明自己怎么一步一步解决问题。

Version 1 (Natural & Smooth)

“In general, when I face a difficulty, I try to break it down into smaller steps. If I look at the whole problem at once, it can feel overwhelming, but if I divide it into smaller parts, it becomes easier to handle.

For example, when I’m working on a project, I don’t try to fix everything at the same time. I first find out what the main problem is, then I solve one part, test it, and move on to the next part.”

Version 1 核心词汇

Version 2 (More Natural & Spoken)

“When I run into a problem, I usually don’t try to solve everything at once. I try to slow down and break the problem into smaller parts.

For example, if I’m working on a project and something goes wrong, I first ask myself what the real problem is. Then I fix one small part, test it, and see if it works. This makes the whole thing feel less stressful and more manageable.”

Version 2 核心词汇

Q3. In your opinion, how important is goal setting for personal growth?

答题思路

这道题是观点题，可以按照 “观点 → 作用 → 例子 → 结果” 来回答。 先直接表达观点：goal setting 很重要。 然后解释它的作用：它能给人方向，让人知道该从哪里开始。 接着用学习一门课程作为例子，说明目标可以帮助我们决定学什么、花多少时间、怎么行动。 最后说明：目标能把模糊的愿望变成具体的行动。

Version 1 (Natural & Smooth)

“Personally, I think goal setting is very important for personal growth, because it gives people a clear direction. Without a goal, we may want to improve, but we don’t really know where to start.

For example, if I want to learn a new course, I need to know which parts to focus on and how much time I can spend on it. Once I have a clear plan, it becomes much easier to take action.”

Version 1 核心词汇

Version 2 (More Natural & Spoken)

“I think goal setting matters a lot because it gives people something clear to work toward. Without a goal, we may say we want to get better, but that idea is still too vague.

For example, if I want to study a new subject, I need to know what to learn first and how much time to spend on it. A clear goal makes it easier to start and keep going.”

Version 2 核心词汇

Q4. Do you think children should be taught to set goals at an early age?

答题思路

这道题和 children 有关，回答时不要太绝对。 可以按照 “同意 → 限定 → 原因 → 例子 → 好处” 来回答。 第一步可以说：是的，但目标要简单，而且要适合孩子的年龄。 然后解释原因：习惯不是一天养成的，目标设定也是一种长期习惯。 最后举一些小目标，比如每天阅读十分钟、按时完成作业、慢慢学习一个新技能。

Version 1 (Natural & Smooth)

“Yes, I think it’s a good idea to teach children to set goals at an early age, as long as the goals are simple and suitable for their age. They don’t need big life goals, but they can start with small things, like reading for ten minutes every day, finishing homework on time, or learning a new skill little by little.

Habits take time to build. If children get used to setting small goals, they may become more organized and independent later in life.”

Version 1 核心词汇

Version 2 (More Natural & Spoken)

“Yes, I think children should learn to set goals, but the goals should be small and realistic. Young children don’t need to think about big life plans. They can start with simple goals, like reading every day, finishing their homework, or practicing a skill.

I think this is useful because goal setting is also a habit. If children learn it early, they may become more responsible and better at managing themselves as they grow older.”

Version 2 核心词汇