TOEFL TPO 25 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion about the university’s plan. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 4 Language Use: 3

2.预估分数

23. 3.表达

整体来说，回答的表达较为清晰，但在某些地方存在一些不必要的停顿。建议在练习中注意保持语速的稳定，并尽量减少不必要的停顿。此外，注意发音的准确性，以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 回答内容组织得很好，观点清晰，并且提供了充足的支持和例子。在这方面无需改进。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The school plans to split its graduation ceremony into two the next year for the half students to attend the first one and the half students to attend the next one. The university plans to divide its graduation ceremony into two separate events next year, with half of the students attending the first event and the other half attending the second event. (原句表达不够自然，修改为更自然的表达方式。)

So the woman thinks that this plan is unnecessary because on the one hand while the school thinks that the number of students are climbing so it requires a long time for each students to receive their diploma individually. The woman believes that this plan is unnecessary because, although the university acknowledges that the increasing number of students requires more time for each student to receive their diploma individually, (修改句子结构，使其更清晰。)

The woman thinks that school can solve this problem by cutting down on boring and unnecessary speeches in the graduation ceremony. she suggests that the problem could be solved by reducing the number of boring and unnecessary speeches during the ceremony. (调整句子结构，使其更自然。)

And also while the school thinks the hall is too small to hold the large audience, the woman thinks that if the number of guests each students can invite is reduced this problem will also be solved. Additionally, while the university believes that the hall is too small to accommodate a large audience, she argues that limiting the number of guests each student can invite would also solve the problem. (调整句子结构，使其更自然。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

The university plans to divide its graduation ceremony into two separate events next year, with half of the students attending the first event and the other half attending the second event. The woman believes that this plan is unnecessary because, although the university acknowledges that the increasing number of students requires more time for each student to receive their diploma individually, she suggests that the problem could be solved by reducing the number of boring and unnecessary speeches during the ceremony. Additionally, while the university believes that the hall is too small to accommodate a large audience, she argues that limiting the number of guests each student can invite would also solve the problem.

6.思维导图

- University's plan
  - Divide graduation ceremony
  - Two separate events

- Woman's opinion
  - Unnecessary plan
  - Reasons
    - Reducing speeches
    - Limiting guests

7.关键词

1.子项得分

• 交付：3

• 主题发展：3.5

• 语言使用：3

2.预估分数

• 总分：26

3.表达 回答中的发音大部分清晰，但在某些地方可能需要稍微改进。例如，"splay" 应该是 "split"。此外，尝试保持一致的语速，并减少不必要的停顿。为了提高发音，请多做练习并注意模仿母语人士的发音。

4.话题发展 回答内容基本上是连贯和有组织的，但可以在某些方面进行改进。例如，在总结计划时，可以更清楚地说明这是一个新安排，将毕业典礼分为两天进行。此外，在解释女士提出的原因时，可以更详细地描述她的观点，以便听众更好地理解。为了提高话题发展，请确保充分理解听力材料，并在回答问题时提供详细的解释和例子。

5.语言使用

原文：Well, the university wants to splay graduation. Well, the university wants to split the graduation ceremony.（将 "splay" 改为 "split"，因为 "split" 是正确的词汇。）
That's because the number of students increased, This is because the number of students has increased,（将 "That's because" 改为 "This is because"，使句子更自然。）
and so the ceremony becomes uncomfortably long. and as a result, the ceremony has become uncomfortably long.（将 "becomes" 改为 "has become"，以保持时态一致。）
And besides, the hall is too small to accommodate the number of friends and family members. Moreover, the hall is too small to accommodate all the friends and family members.（将 "And besides" 改为 "Moreover"，使句子更自然。）
However, the woman doesn't like the idea. However, the woman disagrees with this plan.（将 "doesn't like the idea" 改为 "disagrees with this plan"，使句子更自然。）
First off, she says that it's easy to make it shorter. Firstly, she believes that it would be easy to shorten the ceremony.（将 "First off" 改为 "Firstly"，使句子更自然。）
But just by reducing the speech, Simply by reducing the number of speeches,（将 "reducing the speech" 改为 "reducing the number of speeches"，使句子更准确。）
nowadays the university allows each one to make a speech, currently, the university allows many people to give speeches,（将 "each one" 改为 "many people"，使句子更自然。）
which is unnecessary and boring. which she considers unnecessary and boring.（在句子中添加 "she considers"，以明确是女士的观点。）
And besides, she thinks the main problem is the school allows students to invite too many people. Furthermore, she thinks that the main issue is that the school allows students to invite an excessive number of guests.（将 "And besides" 改为 "Furthermore"，使句子更自然。）
If they just cut the number to six, the problem will be solved. If they simply limit each student to six guests, the issue would be resolved.（将 "cut the number to six" 改为 "limit each student to six guests"，使句子更准确。）
Therefore, the woman doesn't like the idea. Therefore, the woman opposes the proposed plan.（将 "doesn't like the idea" 改为 "opposes the proposed plan"，使句子更自然。）

修订版（140字）：

Well, the university wants to split the graduation ceremony. This is because the number of students has increased, and as a result, the ceremony has become uncomfortably long. Moreover, the hall is too small to accommodate all the friends and family members. However, the woman disagrees with this plan. Firstly, she believes that it would be easy to shorten the ceremony simply by reducing the number of speeches. Currently, the university allows many people to give speeches, which she considers unnecessary and boring. Furthermore, she thinks that the main issue is that the school allows students to invite an excessive number of guests. If they simply limit each student to six guests, the issue would be resolved. Therefore, the woman opposes the proposed plan.

6.思维导图

• University's Plan

  • Split graduation ceremony
  • Reasons
    • Increased number of students
    • Uncomfortably long ceremony
    • Small hall for friends and family

• Woman's Opinion

  • Disagrees with the plan
  • Reasons
    • Shorten the ceremony by reducing speeches
      • Unnecessary and boring speeches
    • Limit the number of guests per student
      • Excessive number of guests allowed

7.关键词

1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3

2.预估分数

23. 3.表达

从表达方面来看，回答内容较为清晰，但在某些地方可能需要稍作调整以提高流畅度。建议在练习中注意语速的一致性，避免不必要的停顿。此外，注意正确发音以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，回答内容基本上是连贯和组织良好的。但可以在解释女士观点的原因时给出更多具体的例子和支持。在练习中，请注意在回答过程中保持观点之间的清晰联系，并提供足够的支持或例子。

5.语言使用

Original: According to the university's plan, the university will hold two graduate ceremonies. According to the university's plan, there will be two graduation ceremonies.（将句子结构简化，使其更自然。）

This is because the number of students has increased in recent years. This change is due to the increase in the number of students in recent years.（使用更高级的词汇和更自然的表达。）

So this makes a single ceremony uncomfortable. As a result, a single ceremony becomes impractical.（使用更高级的词汇和更自然的表达。）

But the woman doesn't agree with this trend. However, the woman disagrees with this approach.（使用更高级的词汇和更自然的表达。）

She thinks that it's unnecessary because there are two easier ways to solve these problems. She believes it's unnecessary as there are simpler solutions to these issues.（使用更高级的词汇和更自然的表达。）

Revised Answer (140 words):

According to the university's plan, there will be two graduation ceremonies. This change is due to the increase in the number of students in recent years. As a result, a single ceremony becomes impractical. Additionally, the hall is too small to accommodate an increasing number of students and their family members. However, the woman disagrees with this approach. She believes it's unnecessary as there are simpler solutions to these issues. Firstly, the university can make the ceremony shorter by reducing the number of speeches, which would save time and maintain the interest of the audience. Secondly, she suggests limiting the number of guests each graduate can invite, which would help to manage the space issue in the hall. By implementing these changes, the university could maintain a single graduation ceremony while addressing the concerns raised.

6.思维导图

- University's Plan
  - Two graduation ceremonies
  - Reasons
    - Increase in students
    - Limited hall capacity

- Woman's Opinion
  - Disagrees with the approach
  - Simpler solutions
    - Reduce number of speeches
    - Limit guests per graduate

7.关键词

1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 4 Language Use: 3

2.预估分数

26. 3.表达

总体来说，表达清晰流畅，语速适中。但在某些地方存在一些不必要的停顿，需要注意。建议在练习时注意语音的连贯性和自然停顿的使用，以便更好地提高发音准确度。

4.话题发展 回答内容完整，结构清晰，观点之间的联系明确。针对问题进行了充分的阐述和论证。在话题发展方面表现较好，无需特别改进。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The university plans to split the graduation because of the growing number of students. The ceremony lasts too long and the hall is too small to accommodate so many guests of the students. However, the woman in the conversation doesn't agree with this. First, she says the university can reduce the number of the speeches and also they can reduce the guests from 10 people to 6 people so that the ceremony can stay the way it is.

Corrected Answer: The university plans to split divide (“divide” 更自然地表达分割的意思) the graduation because of the growing number of students. The ceremony lasts too long and the hall is too small to accommodate so many guests of the large number of guests for (这样的表达更自然流畅) the students. However, the woman in the conversation doesn't agree with this. First, she says the university can reduce the number of the speeches speeches given (这样的表达更清晰明确) and also they can reduce the guests from 10 people to 6 people so that the ceremony can stay the way it is as it was before (这样的表达更自然地描述保持原状的意思).

Revised Answer (140 words): The university intends to divide its graduation ceremony due to the increasing number of students. The ceremony has become too lengthy, and the hall is insufficient in size to accommodate the large number of guests for each student. However, the woman in the conversation disagrees with this plan. She proposes two alternative solutions to address the issues. Firstly, she suggests that the university could reduce the number of speeches given during the ceremony, as there are currently too many speakers, including students, professors, administrators, and the university president. Secondly, she recommends limiting the number of guests each graduating student can invite from ten to six people. By implementing these changes, she believes that the ceremony can maintain its original format without having to be split into two separate events.

6.思维导图

- University's Plan
  - Divide graduation ceremony
  - Reasons
    - Growing number of students
    - Long ceremony duration
    - Insufficient hall size

- Woman's Opinion
  - Disagrees with the plan
  - Alternative Solutions
    - Reduce number of speeches given
    - Limit guests per graduating student (from 10 to 6)

7.关键词

1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3

2.预估分数 Estimated Score: 23

3.表达 从表达方面来看，发言者的语言流利，语速适中，仅有少量停顿。为了提高表达能力，建议发言者注意在适当的地方停顿，以增强语言的连贯性。同时，注意准确发音，避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 The speaker provided a coherent and well-organized response, summarizing the university's plan and stating the woman's opinion along with her reasons. However, to improve topic development, the speaker could have elaborated more on the woman's suggestions for reducing the number of speeches and limiting the number of guests each student can invite. Providing more specific examples or details from the conversation would have strengthened the response further.

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The school plans to hold two graduation ceremonies instead of one due to two reasons. The university plans to hold two graduation ceremonies instead of one for two reasons. (将 "school" 改为 "university" 使其与原文一致) Firstly, it's because the number of students is increasing in recent years, so if the students need to send diplomas to each individual, it will take a long time. First, the increasing number of students in recent years has led to a longer time required for awarding diplomas individually. (修改句子结构，使其更清晰简洁) Also, the school hall is too small to accommodate so many people at one time. Additionally, the hall is too small to accommodate the growing audience of friends and family members. (修改句子结构，使其更清晰简洁，并与原文保持一致) However, the woman in the conversation disagreed with the idea because first, she thinks that there are easy ways to make the graduation ceremony shorter by cutting up the many boring speeches made by students and professors. Also, due to the accommodation, the school can allow the students to invite smaller sizes of people.

Revised Answer (140 words):

The university plans to hold two graduation ceremonies instead of one for two reasons. First, the increasing number of students in recent years has led to a longer time required for awarding diplomas individually. Additionally, the hall is too small to accommodate the growing audience of friends and family members. However, the woman in the conversation disagreed with this plan. She believes that there are simpler ways to shorten the graduation ceremony, such as reducing the number of lengthy and uninteresting speeches given by students, professors, and administrators. Furthermore, she suggests that the university could address the space issue by limiting the number of guests each graduating student is allowed to invite, thus reducing the overall audience size and maintaining a single ceremony.

6.思维导图

- University's Plan
  - Two graduation ceremonies
  - Reasons
    - Increasing number of students
    - Small hall for audience

- Woman's Opinion
  - Disagrees with the plan
  - Suggestions
    - Reduce number of speeches
    - Limit guests per student

7.关键词