TOEFL TPO 74 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion about the letter writer's proposal. Briefly summarize the proposal. Then state the woman's opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

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

2.Estimated Scores

23. 3.Delivery

The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some minor issues with punctuation and pronunciation that could be improved. To enhance the delivery, the speaker should practice proper pausing at punctuation marks and work on accurate pronunciation of words.

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 providing more specific details or examples to further support the woman's opinion. To improve topic development, the speaker should consider elaborating on the reasons given by the woman and provide more concrete examples to strengthen the argument.

5.Language Use

Original: The student proposes that the library should limit the book-borrowing time for two weeks because two weeks is enough to read and students don't need to wait for a long time. The student suggests limiting the book-borrowing period to two weeks, arguing that it is sufficient for reading and reduces waiting times for other students. (Rephrased for clarity and conciseness)

The woman in the listening disagrees for the following reasons. The woman in the conversation disagrees due to several reasons. (Improved word choice)

First, she believes that this method is not beneficial to students who use books to write paper. First, she contends that this approach is not advantageous for students who utilize books for writing papers. (Enhanced vocabulary and sentence structure)

In addition, there are other ways to solve the problem that students cannot get the book they want immediately if they are borrowed by others. Moreover, alternative solutions exist for students who cannot access desired books immediately due to them being borrowed by others. (Improved sentence structure and word choice)

Revised Answer (140 words):

The student suggests limiting the book-borrowing period to two weeks, arguing that it is sufficient for reading and reduces waiting times for other students. The woman in the conversation disagrees due to several reasons. First, she contends that this approach is not advantageous for students who utilize books for writing papers. For instance, writing a paper takes a long time, and during the process, students need the book to check for references, so it's not convenient for them to hold the book for a short time. Moreover, alternative solutions exist for students who cannot access desired books immediately due to them being borrowed by others. For instance, the interlibrary loan system allows students to order books from other libraries within the State University Library System, ensuring they can obtain their required materials promptly.

6.Mind Map

- Student's Proposal
  - Limit book-borrowing period to two weeks
  - Sufficient for reading
  - Reduces waiting times

- Woman's Disagreement
  - Not advantageous for students writing papers
    - Need books for reference during the process
  - Alternative solutions exist
    - Interlibrary loan system
      - Order books from other libraries within the system
      - Prompt access to required materials

7.Key Words

1.子项得分

• Delivery: 3

• Topic Development: 3

• Language Use: 3

2.预估分数

• 总分：23

3.表达 从表达方面来看，整体上说得比较清楚，但有时会出现一些不必要的停顿。建议在练习时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，以免出现拼写错误。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，回答基本上是连贯和有组织的，但在某些地方可以更加明确地表达观点和解释原因。建议在练习时注意明确地陈述观点，并提供充分的支持或例子。同时，在连接思路时要保持清晰和流畅。

5.语言使用

原文：Well, in the reading material, there is a letter for students to the administration department of the university, in which he hopes that the school could limit the borrowing period for the library. In the reading material, there is a letter from a student to the university administration, in which he proposes that the school should limit the library's borrowing period.（将句子结构进行了调整，使其更自然流畅。）

The first reason he gives is that most of students don't need to use the books for a whole month. The first reason he provides is that most students don't need to use books for an entire month.（将“most of students”改为“most students”，使语法更准确；将“a whole month”改为“an entire month”，使词汇更丰富。）

At two weeks, it's enough. Two weeks would be sufficient.（调整句子结构，使其更简洁明了。）

And in the listening material, they can clearly learn that the woman disagrees with his opinion. In the listening material, it is clear that the woman disagrees with his opinion.（调整句子结构，使其更自然流畅。）

The first reason to give is that the students don't know how students actually use the books. The first reason she gives is that he doesn't understand how students actually use the books.（调整句子结构，使其更清晰明确。）

If the students want to write a paper, they can read the book quickly to find out what they want to write. If students need to write a paper, they may read the book quickly but still need it for reference while writing.（调整句子结构，使其更符合听力材料的内容。）

And the second reason is based on the fact that the students in the letters that the students want to read the books rarely want it, but students can have another way to get books. The second reason is that although some students may urgently need a book, there is an alternative way for them to obtain it.（调整句子结构，使其更清晰明确。）

Revised Answer (140 words):

In the reading material, there is a letter from a student to the university administration, in which he proposes that the school should limit the library's borrowing period. The first reason he provides is that most students don't need to use books for an entire month. Two weeks would be sufficient. In the listening material, it is clear that the woman disagrees with his opinion. The first reason she gives is that he doesn't understand how students actually use the books. If students need to write a paper, they may read the book quickly but still need it for reference while writing. The second reason is that although some students may urgently need a book, there is an alternative way for them to obtain it through interlibrary loans.

6.思维导图

- Reading Material
    - Letter from student
    - Proposal: limit library borrowing period

- Listening Material
    - Woman disagrees with proposal
        - Reason 1: Actual use of books
            - Writing papers
            - Need for reference
        - Reason 2: Alternative way to obtain books
            - Interlibrary loans

7.关键词

1.子项得分 Delivery: 0 Topic Development: 0 Language Use: 0

2.预估分数

0. 3.表达

由于回答只有一个单词，无法对发音、语速和停顿进行评价。建议重新录制回答，确保内容完整且符合题目要求。

4.话题发展 回答没有涉及到题目要求的内容，无法评价话题发展。建议重新组织回答，简要总结提案内容，陈述女士的观点，并解释她给出的理由。

5.语言使用

原回答：you The woman disagrees with the letter writer's proposal to limit the borrowing period for library books to two weeks. She believes that students need more time to use the books for reference, especially when working on research papers. Additionally, she suggests that students can use the interlibrary loan system if they urgently need a book.（原回答仅有一个单词，无法进行评价。这是一个修改后的回答，包含了女士的观点和她给出的理由。）

修订后的回答（满分30）：

The woman disagrees with the letter writer's proposal to limit the borrowing period for library books to two weeks. She believes that students need more time to use the books for reference, especially when working on research papers. In such cases, they may need to go back and refer to the book multiple times over the course of a month. Furthermore, she points out that if students urgently need a book that is currently unavailable, they can utilize the interlibrary loan system. By filling out a form at their library, students can request a book from another library within the State University Library System, which usually takes only a few days. In conclusion, the woman believes that reducing the borrowing period is unnecessary and that there are alternative solutions for students who need access to books quickly.

6.思维导图

• Disagreement

  • Letter writer's proposal
  • Limit borrowing period to two weeks

• Woman's opinion

  • Need more time for reference
    • Research papers
  • Alternative solution
    • Interlibrary loan system
      • Request books from other libraries

7.关键词

1.Sub Scores Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 4 Language Use: 3

2.Estimated Scores

23. 3.Delivery

The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some minor pronunciation issues that can be improved. To enhance the delivery, the speaker should practice speaking more slowly and clearly, focusing on proper pronunciation of words. Additionally, working on intonation and stress patterns can help make the speech sound more natural.

4.Topic Development The speaker provides a coherent and well-organized response, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. The summary of the proposal and the woman's opinion is accurate, and the reasons for her opinion are well-explained. To further improve topic development, the speaker could consider adding more specific details from the listening passage to strengthen their argument. Overall, the topic development is strong and meets the requirements of the task.

5.Language Use

Original: According to a recent article, a student suggests the university should limit the borrowing period from one month to two weeks because students don't need that long. In a recent article, a student proposes that the university should reduce the borrowing period from one month to two weeks, as students do not require such an extended duration. (Changed "suggests" to "proposes" and rephrased for clarity and natural flow)

Original: Furthermore, students who are waiting for that specific could get the book sooner. Additionally, students waiting for a particular book would be able to access it more quickly. (Rephrased for clarity and natural flow)

Original: However, the woman in the conversation disagreed with this proposal. Nonetheless, the woman in the conversation opposes this proposal. (Changed "disagreed" to "opposes" for better vocabulary use)

Original: First, she said that two weeks are not enough because sometimes students need a book, need the specifics for reference, especially when writing a research paper. Firstly, she argued that two weeks is insufficient as students often require a book for reference purposes, particularly when composing research papers. (Rephrased for clarity and improved vocabulary)

Original: Furthermore, she said that if students cannot wait that long to get the book they need, there is actually an inter-library loan that all they need to do is to go to the library, fill out a form, and our librarian will find it at another library and have them send the book to our library, and it only takes a few days. Moreover, she mentioned that if students cannot wait for the required book, they can utilize an inter-library loan service by visiting the library, completing a form, and having the librarian locate the book at another institution. This process only takes a few days. (Rephrased for clarity, natural flow, and improved vocabulary)

Revised Answer (140 words):

In a recent article, a student proposes that the university should reduce the borrowing period from one month to two weeks, as students do not require such an extended duration. Additionally, students waiting for a particular book would be able to access it more quickly. Nonetheless, the woman in the conversation opposes this proposal. Firstly, she argued that two weeks is insufficient as students often require a book for reference purposes, particularly when composing research papers. Moreover, she mentioned that if students cannot wait for the required book, they can utilize an inter-library loan service by visiting the library, completing a form, and having the librarian locate the book at another institution. This process only takes a few days.

6.Mind Map

- Proposal
  - Reduce borrowing period
  - One month to two weeks

- Woman's opinion
  - Opposes proposal

- Reasons
  - Insufficient time for reference
    - Research papers
  - Inter-library loan service
    - Faster alternative

7.Key Words

1.子项得分

• 交付：3

• 话题发展：3.5

• 语言使用：3

2.预估分数

• 总分：23

3.表达 回答中的发音和语速基本上是清晰和流畅的，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性，尽量减少不必要的停顿。此外，注意提高发音的准确性，以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 回答内容基本上是连贯和有组织的，但在某些地方可以进一步加强。例如，在提到女生的观点时，可以更清楚地表达她对信中提议的反对意见。另外，在解释女生提出的理由时，可以更详细地描述她所提到的研究过程和图书馆互借服务。总体来说，尝试在回答中提供更多具体细节和例子，以便更好地支持观点。

5.语言使用

原文：In a letter, a student just stressed that the school should limit the borrowing period for library books because she believes that two weeks is enough. In a letter, a student suggests limiting the borrowing period for library books to two weeks, arguing that this duration is sufficient.（将“她认为两周足够”改为“认为这段时间足够”，使句子更自然。）

Moreover, some students who want to use won't wait as long as they do. Additionally, students who need the books won't have to wait as long.（将“想要使用的学生不会等待那么长时间”改为“需要书的学生不必等待那么长时间”，使句子更通顺。）

The woman totally doesn't agree with this because, firstly, she believes that the student just doesn't think about how students use the book. The woman disagrees with this proposal because she thinks the student doesn't consider how students actually utilize the books.（将“完全不同意”改为“不同意”，使句子更自然；将“只是没有考虑到学生如何使用书”改为“没有考虑到学生实际如何利用书籍”，使句子更准确。）

If they want to write a paper, for example, some research paper, they always hold on to it for reference. For instance, when writing a research paper, students need to keep the book for reference purposes.（将“如果他们想写论文，例如，某个研究论文，他们总是需要它作为参考”改为“例如，在撰写研究论文时，学生需要保留书籍以供参考”，使句子更自然。）

And secondly, if some students couldn't wait, they could get a book from another way. Secondly, if students can't wait, there is an alternative method to obtain the book.（将“如果有些学生等不及，他们可以通过另一种方式获得书”改为“如果学生等不及，还有另一种方法可以获得书”，使句子更通顺。）

They could use interlibrary service to order another book from the library in state university library system. They can use the interlibrary loan service to request a book from another library within the state university library system.（将“他们可以使用馆际服务从州立大学图书馆系统中的图书馆订购另一本书”改为“他们可以使用馆际借阅服务从州立大学图书馆系统内的其他图书馆请求一本书”，使句子更准确。）

All they have to do is just to put down the title, the author, and it just costs a few days. All they need to do is provide the title and author, and it only takes a few days.（将“他们所要做的就是写下书名、作者，只需几天时间”改为“他们只需提供书名和作者，只需几天时间”，使句子更自然。）

修订后的回答（140词）：

In a letter, a student suggests limiting the borrowing period for library books to two weeks, arguing that this duration is sufficient. Additionally, students who need the books won't have to wait as long. The woman disagrees with this proposal because she thinks the student doesn't consider how students actually utilize the books. For instance, when writing a research paper, students need to keep the book for reference purposes. Secondly, if students can't wait, there is an alternative method to obtain the book. They can use the interlibrary loan service to request a book from another library within the state university library system. All they need to do is provide the title and author, and it only takes

6.思维导图

- Letter
  - Limit borrowing period
  - Two weeks
  - Less waiting time

- Woman's opinion
  - Disagrees
  - Reasons
    - Actual book usage
      - Research paper
      - Reference purposes
    - Alternative method
      - Interlibrary loan service
      - State university library system
      - Title and author
      - Few days processing time

7.关键词

1. Sub Scores

• Delivery: 3

• Topic Development: 3

• Language Use: 3

2. Estimated Scores

• Total Score: 23

3. Delivery The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, but there are occasional pauses that could be improved. To enhance the delivery, the speaker should practice speaking at a consistent pace and minimize unnecessary pauses. Additionally, focusing on accurate pronunciation will help to avoid spelling errors that may arise from mispronunciation.

4. Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. However, the speaker could improve topic development by providing more specific details from the listening passage to strengthen their argument. Additionally, ensuring that the summary of the proposal is concise and accurate will help to create a more effective response overall.

5. Language Use

Original Answer: The woman shows a disagreement with the proposal in two ways. The woman disagrees with the proposal for two reasons. (Simplified and more natural phrasing) First, she said that it is necessary and common for students who use the books longer than two weeks for a research purpose, First, she explains that students often need to use books for longer than two weeks for research purposes, (Clarified and simplified phrasing) because students usually have to go back and use the books as reference, so they have to go back for many times and check where and when they will apply the book as a reference in their research. as they frequently need to refer back to them multiple times during their research process. (Simplified and more concise explanation) And secondly, she mentioned about the interlibrary loan, Secondly, she mentions the interlibrary loan system, (Corrected grammar and phrasing) which allows students to borrow books from other libraries instead of waiting for the first people to finish their book. which enables students to borrow books from other libraries without waiting for others to return them. (Simplified and clarified phrasing) Students can just directly go to the school library and then fill out the form, including the title and author of the book. Students can simply visit the school library, fill out a form with the book's title and author, (Simplified and more natural phrasing) Whenever the other library found out this book is available, they can just simply order them from different libraries, which only takes a few days, rather than just waiting for the first people to finish the book. and once another library confirms the book's availability, it can be ordered and received within a few days, instead of waiting for someone else to return it. (Clarified and simplified phrasing)

Revised Answer (140 words): The woman disagrees with the proposal for two reasons. First, she explains that students often need to use books for longer than two weeks for research purposes, as they frequently need to refer back to them multiple times during their research process. Secondly, she mentions the interlibrary loan system, which enables students to borrow books from other libraries without waiting for others to return them. Students can simply visit the school library, fill out a form with the book's title and author, and once another library confirms the book's availability, it can be ordered and received within a few days, instead of waiting for someone else to return it.

6. Mind Map

• Disagreement
  • Two reasons
    • Research purposes
      • Longer usage
      • Frequent referencing
    • Interlibrary loan system
      • Borrowing from other libraries
      • Faster access

7. Key Words