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TOEFL TPO 8 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The man expresses his opinion of the university’s plan. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

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Testo di Lettura

Music Coming to Cafeterias  Mary Dixon, Director of the Student Life Committee, announced yesterday that beginning next semester university cafeterias will broadcast classical music during mealtimes. “Music will foster a more relaxed atmosphere.” said Dixon, "Students' lives are hectic, and mealtimes provide important opportunities to take a break and catch up with friends before moving on to the next class or assignment." Added Dixon. "We're also hoping that, if we provide the music, students will unplug their personal music devices—their Walkmans and mp3 players or whatever—and will spend more time talking to each other. When students have their headphones on. they're not connecting with each other." 

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The man expresses his opinion of the university’s plan. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion. 

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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,回答的语速较为稳定,但有时会出现不必要的停顿。为了提高表达能力,建议在练习时注意语音的清晰度和连贯性。同时,尝试减少不必要的停顿,以保持语言流畅。此外,注意发音准确性,以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 In terms of topic development, the response is coherent and organized, but it could be improved by providing clearer connections between ideas and more specific examples. To enhance the topic development, try to focus on clearly stating the man's opinion and reasons for holding that opinion, as well as elaborating on how these reasons support his viewpoint. Additionally, consider using transition words or phrases to connect ideas more effectively and create a more cohesive response.

5.语言使用

Original Answer: According to the announcement, the school has decided to provide music in cafeterias. This is because if music provided in cafeterias, the students will pluck music and devices and more likely to spend more time talking with each other. The main opposite is Chang's argument that the school decision is incorrect. To begin with, he points out that the music cannot make the students more relaxed because students are already studying for a long time and moreover, he argues that many students don't like classical music and it only makes students more likely to play their own music.

Corrected Answer: Based on the announcement, the university plans to play classical music in cafeterias. The purpose of this is to encourage students to unplug their personal devices and engage in conversation with one another. However, the man disagrees with this plan for two main reasons. Firstly, he believes that playing music will not help students relax since they often study during lunchtime. Secondly, he contends that many students do not enjoy classical music, which may lead them to use their devices even more to listen to their preferred tunes. (修改了句子结构,词汇和语法,使语言更自然流畅。同时,增加了一些连接词和过渡词,使表达更连贯。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

Based on the announcement, the university plans to play classical music in cafeterias with the intention of encouraging students to unplug their personal devices and engage in conversation with one another. However, the man disagrees with this plan for two main reasons. Firstly, he believes that playing music will not help students relax since they often study during lunchtime, making it difficult for them to concentrate with the added distraction of classical music. Secondly, he contends that many students do not enjoy classical music, which may lead them to use their devices even more to listen to their preferred tunes. In conclusion, the man's opinion is that the university's plan may not achieve its intended goal of fostering a more relaxed atmosphere and promoting social interaction among students due to the potential distractions and differing music preferences.

6.思维导图


- Introduction
  - University's plan
  - Classical music in cafeterias

- Man's disagreement
  - Reason 1: Studying during lunchtime
    - Difficulty concentrating
  - Reason 2: Music preferences
    - Students using personal devices more

- Conclusion
  - Plan may not achieve intended goal
  - Distractions and differing music preferences

7.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish DefinitionSimplified Chinese TranslationSample Sentence
foster/ˈfɒstər/verbEncourage the development of (something, especially something desirable)培养,促进The university's plan aims to foster a more relaxed atmosphere during mealtimes by playing classical music.
distraction/dɪˈstrækʃən/nounA thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something else分心的事物The man believes that playing classical music in cafeterias will be a distraction for students who study during lunchtime.
contention/kənˈtɛnʃən/nounA point asserted as part of an argument or debate主张,论点The man's main contention is that many students do not enjoy classical music and will use their devices more to listen to their preferred tunes.
atmosphere/ˈætməsfɪr/nounThe pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or creative work氛围,环境The university hopes to create a more relaxed atmosphere in cafeterias by playing classical music during mealtimes.
social interaction/ˈsoʊʃəl ˌɪntərˈækʃən/nounThe process by which people act and react in relation to others社交互动The man argues that the university's plan may not promote social interaction among students due to the potential distractions and differing music preferences.
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