TOEFL TPO 49 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The man expresses his opinion about the proposal described in the letter. Briefly summarize the proposal. Then state his opinion about the proposal and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

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，整体上讲得比较清楚，但有些地方需要改进。例如，可以尝试提高语速，使语言更流畅。此外，注意在适当的地方停顿，以便让听众更好地理解你的观点。在发音方面，也需要注意一些单词的准确发音。

4.话题发展 从话题发展的角度来看，回答基本上是连贯和有组织的。但是，在解释男生同意提议的原因时，可以尝试更详细地说明，并给出更多具体的例子。例如，在谈到节省钱的问题时，可以提到一些具体的数字或者网站来支持观点。同时，在谈到学生在学期开始前有足够时间准备课程时，可以进一步说明这对学生的学习有什么积极影响。

5.语言使用

原文：A student proposed that the university should make the course list available before classes begin, due to students can have time to shop for the extensive book and it can start the work. A student proposed that the university should make the course list available before classes begin so that students can have time to shop for affordable textbooks and start their work early.（将"due to"改为"so that"，使句子更自然；将"extensive book"改为"affordable textbooks"，更准确地表达意思。）

In the conversation, the man agrees with this perspective, because firstly, he believes that the book in the bookshop is very expensive, though they have few of cheap books, but it will sell quickly. In the conversation, the man agrees with this perspective because he believes that books in the bookstore are very expensive. Although there are a few cheap books available, they sell out quickly.（将"in the bookshop"改为"in the bookstore"，更符合美式英语；简化句子结构，使其更自然。）

However, if the university can sell it before the semester, students can find the cheaper book online, so it can save a lot of money. However, if the university makes the list available before the semester starts, students can find cheaper books online and save a significant amount of money.（调整句子结构，使其更自然；将"it"改为"the list"，明确指代对象。）

The another reason is it is very busy at the semester start. However, students have enough time to prepare for the course before the semester begin. Another reason is that it is very busy at the start of the semester. However, students have enough time to prepare for their courses before the semester begins.（将"The another reason"改为"Another reason"，使句子更自然；将"begin"改为"begins"，使动词与主语一致。）

Revised Answer (140 words):

A student proposed that the university should make the course list available before classes begin so that students can have time to shop for affordable textbooks and start their work early. In the conversation, the man agrees with this perspective because he believes that books in the bookstore are very expensive. Although there are a few cheap books available, they sell out quickly. However, if the university makes the list available before the semester starts, students can find cheaper books online and save a significant amount of money. Another reason is that it is very busy at the start of the semester. However, students have enough time to prepare for their courses before the semester begins.

6.思维导图

• Proposal

  • Course list available before classes
  • Affordable textbooks
  • Early start on work

• Man's opinion

  • Agrees with proposal
  • Reasons:
    • Expensive books in bookstore
    • Limited cheap books sell out quickly
    • Online shopping for cheaper books
    • Saving money
    • Busy start of the semester
    • Time for course preparation

7.关键词

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

2.预估分数

24. 3.表达

总体来说，发言者的表达清晰，语速适中，但在某些地方出现了不必要的停顿。建议发言者注意在句子之间保持流畅的过渡，避免不自然的停顿。同时，需要注意正确发音以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 发言者对话题进行了充分的阐述和发展，结构清晰，观点之间的联系紧密。可以看出发言者对于提案的理解和支持，并给出了合理的原因。在这方面无需改进。

5.语言使用

Original: According to the letter, a student suggests that a list for each course should be available at once. This is because students can have more time to buy cheaper books and preview on the courses earlier. The man supports this challenge. To begin with, he points out that the books in the university bookshop are pretty high. Besides, second-hand books are sold out quickly as well. So this challenge enables students to search books on their own ways. For example, they can search on the internet to save more money. Moreover, the man argues that at the beginning of the semester, students are usually too busy to look through the books. So this challenge is very beneficial for students' study.

Corrected: According to the letter, a student suggests that a list for each course should be available at once immediately (“at once”不太符合语境，建议改为“immediately”). This is because students can have more time to buy cheaper less expensive (为了避免重复，建议将“cheaper”改为“less expensive”) books and preview on prepare for (建议将“preview on”改为“prepare for”，使表达更自然) the courses earlier. The man supports this challenge proposal (将“challenge”改为“proposal”，以保持一致性). To begin with, he points out that the books in the university bookshop are pretty high quite expensive (将“pretty high”改为“quite expensive”，使表达更准确). Besides, second-hand books are sold out quickly as well. So this challenge proposal (将“challenge”改为“proposal”，以保持一致性) enables students to search for books on their own ways independently (将“on their own ways”改为“independently”，使表达更简洁). For example, they can search on the internet to save more money. Moreover, the man argues that at the beginning of the semester, students are usually too busy to look through the books. So this challenge proposal (将“challenge”改为“proposal”，以保持一致性) is very beneficial for students' study.

Revised (140 words): According to the letter, a student suggests that a list for each course should be available immediately. This is because students can have more time to buy less expensive books and prepare for the courses earlier. The man supports this proposal. To begin with, he points out that the books in the university bookshop are quite expensive. Besides, second-hand books are sold out quickly as well. So this proposal enables students to search for books independently. For example, they can search on the internet to save more money. Moreover, the man argues that at the beginning of the semester, students are usually too busy to look through the books. So this proposal is very beneficial for students' study.

6.思维导图

- Proposal
  - Immediate availability of course lists
  - Benefits
    - More time to buy less expensive books
      - University bookshop: quite expensive
      - Second-hand books: sell out quickly
      - Independent search: internet, save money
    - Prepare for courses earlier
      - Busy at the beginning of the semester
      - Beneficial for students' study

- Man's opinion
  - Supports the proposal
  - Reasons explained

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

• 23分

3.表达 回答中的表达整体较为清晰，但在某些地方存在一些不必要的停顿。建议在练习时注意保持连贯的语速，尽量减少不必要的停顿。同时，注意发音的准确性，以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 回答内容基本上涵盖了问题要求的方面，但在组织结构上还有改进空间。建议在回答时先简要概括提案内容，然后再陈述男生的观点及其理由。此外，在论述理由时可以适当加入更多细节和例子来支持观点。

5.语言使用

原文：While the proposal suggests that the list for each course should be available at the time of the gestation for two main reasons. The proposal suggests making the list of required textbooks for each course available at the time of registration for two main reasons. (修改了句子结构，使其更自然流畅) First, students can shop the old books in time, and next, students can have time to prepare for the knowledge and assignment in the book. First, students can purchase used textbooks in advance, and second, they can have more time to prepare for the course content and assignments. (修改了词汇和句子结构，使其更清晰准确) The man likes this idea. First off, he thinks that it is too expensive to buy the brand new book, but the old book will be quickly sold out. used textbooks sell out quickly. (简化了句子结构，使其更自然流畅) If students know the list of each course immediately, the required textbooks for each course in advance, (修改了词汇，使其更准确) then they can shop online to buy it, which will save them money. Next, before the semester, students can have time to prepare for the reading assignment, their reading assignments, (修改了词汇，使其更自然) which will benefit their academic performance.

修订版（140词）：

The proposal suggests making the list of required textbooks for each course available at the time of registration for two main reasons. First, students can purchase used textbooks in advance, and second, they can have more time to prepare for the course content and assignments. The man agrees with this idea. He believes that buying brand new textbooks is too expensive, but used textbooks sell out quickly. If students know the required textbooks for each course in advance, they can shop online to find more affordable options, which will save them money. Additionally, having access to the reading list before the semester begins allows students to better manage their time and prepare for their reading assignments, ultimately benefiting their academic performance.

6.思维导图

- Proposal
  - Available at registration
  - Reasons
    - Purchase used textbooks
    - Prepare for course content and assignments

- Man's opinion
  - Agrees with the proposal
  - Reasons
    - Expensive brand new textbooks
    - Used textbooks sell out quickly
    - Online shopping for affordable options
    - Time management and preparation before semester

7.关键词

1.子项得分

• 交付 (Delivery): 3

• 主题发展 (Topic Development): 3.5

• 语言使用 (Language Use): 3

2.预估分数: 25

3.表达 总体来说，发言者的表达清晰，语速适中，但在某些地方存在不必要的停顿。建议发言者在练习时注意保持语速的一致性，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 发言者对提案进行了概括，并阐述了对话中男生对提案的看法及其理由。整体上，回答内容连贯、组织良好。但在解释男生观点时，可以尝试更加简洁明了地表达，以便让听众更容易理解。同时，在提供支持或例子时，可以尝试多给一些具体的细节，使回答更有说服力。

5.语言使用

原文：A student suggests that the list for each course should be available immediately at the time of the registration, because this will allow more time for students to buy the book and they will buy less expensive books, and this can allow students more time to go through the reading materials. A student suggests making the textbook list for each course available immediately upon registration, as it would provide students with more time to purchase less expensive books and allow them to review the reading materials in advance. (将句子结构进行了调整，使其更加简洁明了。同时，使用了更高级的词汇。)

The students in the conversation agree with the proposal because he thinks the new books in the bookstore is very expensive and there are several used books but they sell out quickly. The students in the conversation agree with the proposal because they believe that new books in the bookstore are very expensive, and while there are some used books available, they sell out quickly. (调整了句子结构，修正了语法错误，并使用了更自然的表达方式。)

If there is more time, students can buy what they need on the internet and it can save students lots of money. With more time, students could purchase their required textbooks online, potentially saving a significant amount of money. (使用了条件句和高级词汇，使句子更加自然且连贯。)

And the second point he agrees is students are very busy at the start of the semester but there will be free time before the start of the semester and it's hard for students to find time to go through the reading material at the start of the semester. The second point they agree on is that students are often busy at the beginning of the semester, but they usually have free time before it starts, making it difficult for them to review the reading materials during the initial weeks. (调整了句子结构，使其更加简洁明了，并使用了更高级的词汇。)

修订版（140字）：

A student suggests making the textbook list for each course available immediately upon registration, as it would provide students with more time to purchase less expensive books and allow them to review the reading materials in advance. The students in the conversation agree with the proposal because they believe that new books in the bookstore are very expensive, and while there are some used books available, they sell out quickly. With more time, students could purchase their required textbooks online, potentially saving a significant amount of money. The second point they agree on is that students are often busy at the beginning of the semester, but they usually have free time before it starts, making it difficult for them to review the reading materials during the initial weeks.

6.思维导图

- Proposal
    - Textbook list availability
        - Upon registration
    - Benefits
        - More time to purchase
            - Less expensive books
        - Review reading materials
            - In advance

- Students' agreement
    - Expensive new books
    - Limited used books
        - Sell out quickly
    - Online purchases
        - Save money
    - Busy start of the semester
        - Free time before it starts
        - Difficulty reviewing materials during initial weeks

7.关键词

1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3.5 Language Use: 3

2.预估分数

23. 3.表达

从表达方面来看，整体上讲得比较清楚，语速适中，但偶尔有些停顿。建议在练习时注意提高语言的流利度，尽量减少不必要的停顿。同时注意发音的准确性，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，观点之间的联系也比较清晰。但在提供支持或例子方面还可以加强。建议在练习时尝试多给出一些具体的例子和论据来支持观点，使回答更有说服力。

5.语言使用

原文：The proposal suggests that the university should make the textbook list available earlier. The proposal recommends making the textbook list available earlier at the university. (建议使用更自然的表达方式) By doing so, students will have more time to shop and find less expensive textbooks. This would allow students to have more time to search for and purchase affordable textbooks. (使用更高级的词汇和更自然的表达) Besides, they can work on the teaching for new courses early. Additionally, they can start preparing for their new courses in advance. (改进句子结构和词汇选择) The man quite agreed with that idea because he thinks that the brand new textbooks in the bookstore are very expensive and the number is few. Besides, if students can find books online ahead of time, they can save a lot of money. Furthermore, if students can locate books online beforehand, they can save a significant amount of money. (使用更高级的词汇和更自然的表达) Besides, in the beginning of the semester, students are always very busy. Moreover, at the start of the semester, students are typically quite busy. (改进句子结构和词汇选择) But they often have free time before the semester, so they can make preparation for it ahead of time.

修订版（140字）：

The proposal recommends making the textbook list available earlier at the university. This would allow students to have more time to search for and purchase affordable textbooks. Additionally, they can start preparing for their new courses in advance. The man strongly agrees with this idea because he believes that brand new textbooks in the bookstore are very expensive and limited in quantity. Furthermore, if students can locate books online beforehand, they can save a significant amount of money. Moreover, at the start of the semester, students are typically quite busy, but they often have free time before the semester begins, allowing them to prepare ahead of time.

6.思维导图

• Proposal

  • Make textbook list available earlier
  • Benefits
    • More time to search for affordable textbooks
    • Prepare for new courses in advance

• Man's opinion

  • Strongly agrees
  • Reasons
    • Expensive and limited brand new textbooks in bookstore
    • Save money by locating books online beforehand
    • Busy start of the semester, but free time before it begins

7.关键词

1.Sub Scores Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3

2.Estimated Scores

23. 3.Delivery

The delivery of the answer is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some punctuation issues that result in inappropriate pauses. To improve the delivery, focus on proper punctuation and phrasing to ensure a smoother flow of speech. Additionally, work on accurate pronunciation to avoid any spelling errors.

4.Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. However, there is room for improvement in terms of topic development. Make sure to provide a more concise summary of the proposal and the man's opinion, as well as elaborating on the reasons he gives for holding that opinion. This will help create a more comprehensive and well-developed response.

5.Language Use

The school university (use a more specific term) has implemented a new policy that the list should be available immediately as the registration upon registration (improve sentence structure), and the board man (clarify the subject) holds a positive view to this policy of this policy (improve preposition usage). The first reason he mentioned is that since the book is really expensive, textbooks can be quite costly, (use more formal language and proper plural form) and if students have more time, they can find the internet to find some more cheaper book, search online for more affordable options, (improve sentence structure and word choice) and this way they can save money. The second reason he mentioned is that students are really busy because they need to keep up with assignments after the course begins, and they have some time before the semester starts. So, students can have more preparation if they can get a list as early as possible.

Revised Answer (140 words):

The university has implemented a new policy that makes textbook lists available immediately upon registration, and the man holds a positive view of this policy. He provides two reasons for his opinion. Firstly, he believes that textbooks can be quite costly, and by having more time, students can search online for more affordable options, ultimately saving money. Secondly, he mentions that students are often busy with assignments once the course begins, but they usually have some free time before the semester starts. By receiving the textbook list earlier, students can better prepare for their courses and manage their workload more effectively. Overall, the man supports the new policy as it allows students to save money on textbooks and provides them with an opportunity to prepare for their courses in advance.

6.Mind Map

- University policy
  - Textbook list availability
    - Upon registration

- Man's opinion
  - Positive view
    - Reason 1: Cost-saving
      - Online search for affordable options
    - Reason 2: Better preparation
      - Time before semester starts
      - Manage workload effectively

7.Key Words