托福機經是機考經驗的簡稱,相比於OG和TPO官方資料,由托福考生正式考試實際記憶出來的考題內容進行歸納整理,像是文章主題、大意、關鍵字(專有名詞),甚至將題目默背出來,因此更能掌握新舊題目的出題方向與考情趨勢。
菁英托福補習與Atlas托福線上課程即時更新第一手的托福機經,每月初總結上個月每場托福考試題型,包含聽力、閱讀、寫作、口語考後回憶,由托福老師解析考場真題,提點作答技巧與邏輯訓練,課程加入命中預測相關數據,協助考生迅速了解托福考古題的最新趨勢,為正式考試做足準備。
托福真題:閱讀測驗
單字填空
題目:戲劇的發展 此篇包含 6 個內容字 (content words)、4 個功能字 (function words)
Theater has been an integral part of human culture for centuries, providing a medium for storytelling and artistic expression. Ma_ _ features o_ Ancient Gr_ _ _ theater a_ _ still fo_ _ _ in contem_ _ _ _ _ _ theater, su_ _ as wea_ _ _ _ masks a_ _ using chor_ _ _ _. During the Renaissance, theater flourished as playwrights, like Shakespeare, created enduring works. Modern theater continues to evolve, incorporating technology and diverse narratives. The communal experience of live performance remains a powerful way to explore human emotions and societal issues.
註:常見的「內容字」如名詞、動詞、形容詞、副詞……等,用來傳達實質資訊;「功能字」如介系詞、連接詞、代名詞、冠詞、助動詞……等,負責連接句子結構。
本文介紹戲劇在人類文化中的發展,從古希臘戲劇一路延伸至文藝復興與現代戲劇。古希臘戲劇中的面具、合唱等特色,至今仍可在當代戲劇中看見;文藝復興時期則有莎士比亞等劇作家留下大量經典作品。到了現代,戲劇持續結合科技與更多元的敘事方式,成為探索人類情感與社會議題的重要媒介。
這類題目作答時,要同時運用文法與上下文來完成每個單字:
- Many,
- of,
- Greek,
- are,
- found,
- contemporary,
- such,
- wearing,
- and,
- choruses
解題技巧:
作答時,不要只依賴題目已經提供的字母,也要確認補完整的單字後是否符合整句的文法、語意以及常見搭配。
- 可以先找出常見的句型。例如 “are still found” 符合被動語態 “be + 過去分詞” 的結構,因此這裡需要填入 “are” 和 “found”
- 文中可透過「古希臘戲劇的許多特徵至今仍可見於…」這個句子尋找明確的語意線索—既然句子表示古希臘劇場的許多特色「至今仍然存在」,就可以推測這些特色是出現在現代劇場中,因此可以支持答案「當代」。在「當代戲劇」中,「當代」是形容詞,用來修飾「戲劇」。
生活閱讀
題目:大學托育中心
Collins University Childcare Center serves students and faculty, providing exceptional care for children ages 2 through 10. Mostly staffed by graduate students studying early childhood development, the Center offers music, art activities, outdoor play, and homework-related tutoring.
Children enrolled in the program must attend at least three days per week.
Task: Which of the following is indicated about the childcare center?
- It is not open to children of part-time students.
- It does not accept children under the age of 2.
- It is not open during the summer months.
- It does not provide meals or art supplies.
文章介紹 Collins University 的托育中心。中心提供給學生與教職員使用,服務對象為 2 至 10 歲的兒童。托育中心的工作人員多為主修幼兒發展的研究生,並安排音樂、美術、戶外活動以及作業輔導等內容。參與計畫的兒童每週至少需要到中心三天。
解題技巧:
作答這類題目時,應將每個選項與文章中的細節逐一比對,並留意同義改寫。文章指出中心照顧「2 至 10 歲的兒童」,也就是不接受未滿 2 歲的兒童,因此 B 為正確答案。A、C、D 三個選項都沒有在文章中提到。
學術閱讀
題目:古代貿易路線對全球的影響
The Global Impact of Ancient Trade Networks
For thousands of years, ancient trade networks connected distant civilizations, driving both economic growth and cultural diffusion. Merchants braved harsh environments to transport valuable commodities like silk, spices, and metals across continents, facilitating the vital exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies.
[A] The Silk Road, spanning from East Asia to the Mediterranean, exemplifies this impact. [B] Beyond luxury goods, it enabled the movement of knowledge, art, and religion; for instance, Buddhism spread from India to China through these routes. [C] Similarly, innovations like paper-making traveled with merchants, reshaping the cultures of distant regions.
[D] Equally significant was maritime trade, which utilized navigable waterways for the bulk transportation of grain, wine, and olive oil to ports inaccessible by land.
Task: Identify the sentence that explains how ancient trade routes contributed to the spread of religious beliefs.
- Sentence [A]
- Sentence [B]
- Sentence [C]
- Sentence [D]
文章說明古代貿易路線如何連接不同文明,促進商品、文化、宗教與科技的交流。其中,絲綢之路除了運送絲綢、香料與金屬等商品,也促進知識、藝術與宗教傳播。例如佛教就是透過這些路線從印度傳入中國;造紙等技術也跟隨商人傳播到不同地區。
遇到這類「定位資訊」題型時,可以先抓出題目中的核心概念,例如本題的「宗教」與「傳播」,再快速掃描指定段落,尋找具有相同意思的內容。
解題技巧:
此題型主要考是否能根據題目描述,在指定段落中找出提供該資訊的句子。作答時,先圈出題目中的關鍵概念,再回到文章中快速掃描與其相關的內容。以本題為例,題目關鍵是「宗教信仰傳播」。文章中句子 B 提到 「佛教就是通過這些路線從印度傳入中國」,其中佛教是宗教,而「傳入中國」對應題目的「傳播」,因此句子 B 為正確答案。
托福真題:聽力測驗
生活對話
題目:圖書館作家朗讀活動
Listen to a Conversation
Woman: Why weren’t you at the book reading at the library yesterday?
Man: I wanted to go, but I got stuck helping out with a volunteer event.
Woman: I didn’t know you were still doing that.
Man: Only sometimes. The animal shelter really needed help. I think I’m going to take myself off the volunteer list, though.
Woman: Well, the featured author yesterday was Courtney Reimer, and she mostly talked about her new book, The Breath of Life.
Man: I’m sorry I missed it.
Woman: The only downside was that the question-and-answer session was so short. Only two or three people had a chance to ask her anything.Task: What complaint does the woman have about the book-reading event?
- The event room was too crowded.
- The event lasted too long.
- There was not enough time to interact with the author.
- The author only talked about her new book, The Breath of Life.
一名男子因為參加動物收容所的志工活動而錯過圖書館舉辦的作家朗讀會。活動的主講作家 Courtney Reimer 主要分享自己的新書《The Breath of Life》。女子表示整體活動不錯,但唯一的缺點是問答時間太短,只有兩三個人有機會向作者提問。
解題技巧:
因為問的是有怎樣的抱怨,所以要特別聽出表達負面看法或抱怨的字詞。關鍵句是「唯一的缺點是問答時間太短了」,後面接著說「只有兩三個人有機會問她問題」。這表示聽眾沒有足夠的時間與作者互動,因此 C 為正確答案。A、B兩個選項都沒有在對話中提到,而跟D相關的描述雖然看起來像但並非是抱怨,而是說這場朗讀會主要的內容是甚麼,因此也不是答案。
廣播公告
題目:教育工作相關資源
Listen to an Announcement
Professor: Since a lot of you have expressed an interest in a career in education once you’ve graduated, I thought I’d share something that I think will be very helpful to you. It’s a list of professional organizations and networking opportunities for aspiring new teachers. I’ve attached a copy with an email I sent everyone just before class. If you’re one of the students I’m referring to, I highly recommend you check it out.
Task: What does the professor imply when he says, “I’ve attached a copy with an email I sent everyone just before class“?
- Students are able to access a document.
- He cannot meet with students before class.
- Students should check their email regularly.
- Emails are his preferred method of communication.
教授告訴學生,許多人畢業後有興趣從事教育相關工作,因此提供了一份專業組織與建立人脈資源的清單。教授提到:「我已把一份副本附在上課前剛寄給大家的電子郵件中。」題目詢問教授這句話暗示了什麼。
解題技巧:
作答這類推論題時,應注意在教授的話所暗示的意思,而不只是字面內容。教授說「我已把一份副本附在上課前剛寄給大家的電子郵件中」,表示這份文件已經以電子方式寄出,學生可以透過電子郵件查閱。因此 A 為正確答案。這句話並沒有暗示教授無法在上課前與學生見面、學生必須定期查看電子郵件,或電子郵件是教授偏好的溝通方式。
學術演講
題目:影子商店(Dark Store)
Listen to an Academic Talk
Woman: Have you ever ordered groceries online and received them in less than an hour? This fast convenience is driven by a new retail model called “dark stores.” A dark store is a distribution center that looks like a warehouse, located near a city center. However, unlike traditional supermarkets, it is closed to walk-in customers and operates solely for online order fulfillment. In crowded urban areas with high rents, this model allows companies to slash operational costs and gain a huge competitive edge.
However, there is a negative side to this retail revolution. While dark stores excel at fast delivery, they cause traditional retail spaces to shrink. When consumers shop entirely online, brick-and-mortar storefronts lose foot traffic. This creates severe financial strain for local business owners. For example, a small neighborhood grocery store might go out of business because it cannot compete with the rapid delivery speeds of a nearby dark store.
Looking ahead, dark stores will continue to reshape employment. While they create new jobs in logistics and delivery, they reduce customer-facing retail positions. In the near future, companies will likely introduce advanced automation technologies, like packing robots, to further decrease human labor. The key challenge for economists will be finding a balance between operational efficiency and the social impact on our communities
Task: Why does the professor mention a small neighborhood grocery store?
- To show how dark stores can hurt local businesses.
- To explain why small grocery stores deliver more slowly.
- To show that traditional stores are adopting dark store technology.
- To compare the operating costs of different grocery stores.
講座介紹一種因快速線上配送興起的新型零售模式——「影子商店(或常翻譯為『黑暗商店』、『幕後店』或『暗店』等)」。影子商店通常位在大型城市附近,外觀類似物流倉庫,不像傳統超市一樣開放顧客進店購物,而是專門負責處理線上訂單與配送。這種模式可以降低部分營運成本並提高配送效率,但同時也可能對傳統零售商造成壓力。教授舉例,一家小型社區雜貨店可能因為無法與附近影子商店的快速配送競爭,而被迫停業。
解題技巧:
回答此類「舉例目的題」時,需從上下文判斷該例子的作用。以本題為例,教授提到一家小型社區雜貨店可能因無法與影子商店的快速配送競爭而倒閉,其目的是具體說明影子商店對當地商家可能造成的負面衝擊,因此正確答案為 A。教授使用「例如」等詞彙,通常是為了支持前面剛提出的論點,考生可留意這類轉折 / 舉例訊號詞來定位答案。
托福真題:寫作測驗
句子重組
Build a Sentence
Did you invite Sarah to the graduation party?
______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______ ______.
no, an invitation, send, I, forgot, to, her
解題技巧:
作答這類題目時,應先在排列單字前找出常見的文法結構,例如 “forget to + V.” 以及 “send someone something” 這類句型。首先,題目是 “yes/no” 問句,因此 “No, I…” 應放在句首;接著 “forgot” 後面需接 “to + V.” ,故結構為 “forgot to send” ;而在 “send” 後方,可套用 “send + someone + something” 的句型,因此 “her” 應放在 “an invitation” 之前。
正確排序為: “No, I forgot to send her an invitation.”
Email 寫作
題目:寫信給房東反映公寓問題
Write an Email
You are a university student who has recently moved into a new apartment. You have noticed some issues with the apartment. You want to inform your landlord, Mr. Thompson, about these problems.
Write an email to Mr. Thompson. In your email:
- Describe the issues you have encountered in the apartment.
- Explain how conditions negatively affect your studies.
- Request that he make arrangements to address these issues soon.
Write as much as you can and in complete sentences.
To: Mr. Thompson
Subject: Request for apartment repairs
Dear Mr. Thompson,
你是一名大學生,最近剛搬進一間新公寓。你發現公寓裡有一些問題,想要把這些問題告訴房東 Thompson 先生。請寫一封電子郵件給 Thompson 先生,信中須包含:
- 說明問題:描述你在公寓中遇到的問題。
- 描述影響:說明這些狀況如何對你的課業造成負面影響。
- 提出要求:請他儘快處理這些問題。
解題技巧:
這項寫作任務首先要確保信件完整回應三個題目要求:公寓有哪些問題、這些問題如何影響課業,以及希望房東採取什麼行動。建議以清楚的段落架構分別鋪陳每個重點:
- 可先具體描述問題,例如暖氣故障、噪音過大或水管漏水
- 接著以因果邏輯說明影響,例如「因為房間很冷,我無法專心寫作業」,務必明確指出問題如何影響課業或睡眠等生活層面
- 最後提出禮貌但明確的請求,例如「可以請您儘快找人處理這些問題嗎?」
全文應使用完整句子、保持禮貌語氣,並採用適當的電子郵件格式(收件人、主旨、稱謂、署名)。
學術討論
題目:社群媒體是否能成為有效的教育工具?
Write for an Academic Discussion
Your professor is teaching a class on technology. Write a post responding to the professor’s question. Express and support your opinion, and make a contribution to the discussion in your own words. An effective response will contain at least 100 words.
- Professor Diaz: Many believe that social media platforms, where users exchange information and ideas in virtual communities, have potential for use in education. They can foster collaboration and engagement among students and offer real-time interaction and access to a wide array of resources. However, concerns about misinformation and privacy issues raise questions about their appropriateness in educational settings. What do you think? Can social media be used effectively as a tool for educational purposes? Why or why not?
- Sofia: I think social media can be an effective educational tool because it allows students to communicate and share information quickly. For example, students can create study groups, ask classmates questions, and share useful videos or articles. It can also make learning more interesting because students can discuss topics outside the classroom. However, teachers should guide students in choosing reliable sources so that they do not depend on false information.
- Daniel: I do not think social media should play a major role in education. Students can easily become distracted by entertainment, advertisements, or messages from friends while they are trying to study. In addition, information posted on social media is not always accurate, and students may have difficulty deciding which sources they can trust. I believe schools should use educational platforms that are designed specifically for learning instead.
題目重點:社群媒體是否能作為有效的教育工具?為什麼可以,或為什麼不可以?
- 教授重點:教授指出,社群媒體可以讓學生交換資訊、進行合作與即時互動,也能接觸大量學習資源;但錯誤資訊與隱私問題,也讓人質疑社群媒體是否適合應用於教育。
- 學生 A 重點:學生認為社群媒體可以幫助學生快速溝通、成立讀書小組、分享文章與影片,使課堂以外的學習更加便利。不過,教師必須引導學生選擇可靠的資訊來源。
- 學生 B 重點:學生 Daniel 則認為社群媒體不適合在教育中扮演主要角色,因為娛樂內容、廣告與訊息容易讓學生分心,平台上的資訊也不一定可靠,因此學校應優先使用專門設計給學習使用的教育平台。
解題技巧:
回答學術討論題時,應先清楚表明自己的立場,再以具體理由與例子支持論點,不需要面面俱到地回應教授問題的每個面向,而是選定一個主要觀點深入延伸。也可以簡短回應某位同學的意見,例如:「我同意 Sofia 所說,社群媒體可以改善溝通,但我認為教師的引導是必要的」,接著補充新的觀點,避免只是重複題目中已出現的內容。
建議的架構可為:立場 → 理由 → 例子 → 與題目內容的呼應。針對本題,可聚焦於「資訊取得便利性」、「分心問題」、「錯誤資訊」或「隱私疑慮」等面向切入。寫作時應盡量使用自己的話表達,避免直接抄錄題目句子,並確保回答字數達到至少 100 個英文單字。
托福真題:口說測驗
句子複誦
題目:木工教室
Listen and Repeat
- Welcome to the wood shop.
- This toolbox contains everything you need.
- You will learn to use your saw in our classes.
- Your screwdriver can be used with all of our carpentry machines.
- All wood will need to be smooth, so use the sandpaper provided.
- Use only what is needed, so that your supplies last all quarter.
- Before you leave the classroom, be sure to put your tools back into the toolbox.
本次句子複誦以木工教室為情境,內容包括:歡迎學生進入木工教室、介紹工具箱、學習如何使用鋸子與螺絲起子、使用砂紙處理木材,以及離開教室前將工具放回原位等。
解題技巧:
聆聽並複誦句子時,應聚焦在語意、重音字以及自然節奏,而不是逐字分開念誦。建議先以較短的語意單位切分句子,例如「歡迎來到木工教室」、「你需要的一切」、「離開教室前」。像 wood shop、toolbox、saw、screwdriver、machines、supplies、tools 這類實詞通常會念重音,而 to、the、can、and、be 等文法功能字則讀得較弱。
此外也要留意單字之間的連音現象,例如 use all、put your tools back。複誦時應模仿說話者的速度、停頓與語調,而非逐字硬念;若句子較長,可先拆成幾個短語分段練習,再串連成流暢的整句。
訪談面試
題目主題:環境保護與永續行動
Take an Interview
- Let’s start by looking at things on a personal level. Have you taken any specific, concrete actions in your daily life to help reduce your carbon footprint or minimize your impact on the environment?
- That’s a great start. Zooming out a bit to your immediate surroundings—could you describe some of the specific environmental protection measures or initiatives that your local community or neighborhood has put into place?
- If you were given the opportunity to participate in any kind of ecological or nature-related activity or project in the future, what sort of initiative would you choose to get involved in, and why?
- Now, some people believe that individual actions are not enough to solve environmental protection issues, and that major changes must come from government policies. Do you agree or disagree?
以下為四個面試重點:
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- 個人行動:首先,在日常習慣中,您有沒有做過什麼比較具體的事情,來減少自己的碳足跡,或者降低對環境的負擔呢?
- 社區措施:這是一個很好的開始。那我們把範圍稍微放大到您的社區或鄰里,目前有沒有在推行哪些具體的環保措施或活動呢?
- 未來參與:如果您未來有機會參與任何形式的生態或與大自然相關的活動或專案,您會選擇參與什麼樣的倡議?為什麼?
- 個人與政策:現在大家常在爭論一個問題:有人覺得個人的努力只是杯水車薪,根本沒辦法解決全球的環境危機,真正想看到改變,還是得靠政府法規和政策來強制推動。對於這個觀點,您自己怎麼看?您同意還是不同意呢?
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