TOEFL TPO 1 Speaking Task 2 Sample: Explain why the woman disagrees with the reasons expressed in the letter.

1.子项得分

• 交付：3

• 主题发展：2.5

• 语言使用：2.5

2.预估分数

• 22

3.表达 回答中的发音大部分清晰，但在某些地方存在一些不自然的停顿。建议在练习口语时，注意保持连贯性和语速的一致性，减少不必要的停顿。同时，注意提高发音的准确性，以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 回答内容与问题不符，没有准确地解释女士为什么不同意信中的观点。建议在回答问题时，确保理解问题的要求，并根据听力材料中的信息进行组织和阐述。在这个问题中，应该关注女士对于雕塑支付方式和空间占用的观点。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: In the passage, it talks about a notice that the university planned to match the roommates based on students' interests. In the conversation, the woman disagrees with the letter's reasons for opposing the new sculpture on campus. (原文内容与问题不符，需要根据听力材料进行修改。) First, it can improve the experience of the first-year students to get along well with others. Secondly, it can reduce the work for the housing office because few students will switch rooms in the middle of the school. Firstly, she points out that an anonymous donor is paying for most of the sculpture, not the university. Secondly, she believes that Paul's concern about space is due to his personal convenience as he and his friends play soccer in that area. (修改内容以回答问题要求。) However, the woman disagreed with this idea. Firstly, she said it doesn't need similar interests to make friends. She and her roommates have different personalities, but they are friends. And secondly, there are many cases for students to decide to move, such as they have different schedules or they want better locations. So even they have similar interests, they still want to move.

Revised Answer (140 words): In the conversation, the woman disagrees with the letter's reasons for opposing the new sculpture on campus. Firstly, she points out that an anonymous donor is paying for most of the sculpture, not the university. This contradicts Paul's assumption that purchasing such an expensive sculpture would put a financial burden on the university. Secondly, she believes that Paul's concern about the sculpture taking up all the green space in front of the campus center is due to his personal convenience. She explains that Paul and his friends often play soccer in that area, and they would have to find another place to play if the sculpture is installed. Therefore, the woman thinks that Paul's opposition to the sculpture is based on incorrect assumptions and personal convenience rather than genuine concerns for the university or its students.

6.思维导图

• Woman's disagreement
  • Anonymous donor
    • Paying for sculpture
    • University not burdened
  • Paul's concern about space
    • Personal convenience
    • Soccer playing area

7.关键词

1.子项得分

• 交付：3

• 话题发展：3

• 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，但有时会出现不必要的停顿。为了提高口语表达能力，建议在练习时注意保持连贯性，减少不必要的停顿。同时，注意正确发音，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，但在解释女士不同意信中观点的原因时，可以更加明确地表达。例如，在提到捐赠者支付雕塑费用这一点时，可以强调这意味着学校并不需要承担费用。另外，在讨论雕塑占用空间问题时，可以指出女士认为保留绿地并不是一个重要问题，因为学生可以在其他地方进行活动。通过提供更多具体细节和例子来支持观点，可以使回答更加充实和有说服力。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: According to the letter, Paul opposed the idea that school requires a new sculpture for campus. This is because of the poor financial condition, which increases the housing and tuition fees, and the sculpture is too large and takes up the green space. The woman doesn't support about this change to about his ideas. To begin with, she points out that the sculpture is donated by someone and she is really glad to see a nice art in the campus. Moreover, she argues that sculpture doesn't take up the space. Paul doesn't want to change since it takes up the place he kick soccer.

Corrected Answer: According to the letter, Paul opposes the idea of adding a new sculpture to the campus. He cites the school's poor financial condition, which led to increased housing and tuition fees, and also argues that the sculpture is too large and will occupy valuable green space. The woman disagrees with his reasoning. Firstly, she highlights that an anonymous donor is funding the sculpture, so it won't burden the school financially. She is also excited about having an impressive piece of art on campus. Furthermore, she contends that although the sculpture will take up some space, it won't significantly impact students' activities. Paul's resistance stems from his personal inconvenience since he plays soccer in that area. (根据信中的内容，Paul反对在校园增加新雕塑的想法。他提到学校财政状况不佳，导致住房和学费上涨，还认为雕塑太大，会占用宝贵的绿地。女士不同意他的观点。首先，她强调是匿名捐赠者资助雕塑，因此不会给学校带来负担。她还对校园里有一件令人印象深刻的艺术品感到兴奋。此外，她认为尽管雕塑会占用一些空间，但不会对学生的活动产生重大影响。Paul的抵触源于他个人的不便，因为他在那个区域踢足球。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

According to the letter, Paul opposes the idea of adding a new sculpture to the campus. He cites the school's poor financial condition, which led to increased housing and tuition fees, and also argues that the sculpture is too large and will occupy valuable green space. The woman disagrees with his reasoning. Firstly, she highlights that an anonymous donor is funding the sculpture, so it won't burden the school financially. She is also excited about having an impressive piece of art on campus. Furthermore, she contends that although the sculpture will take up some space, it won't significantly impact students' activities. Paul's resistance stems from his personal inconvenience since he plays soccer in that area. Overall, the woman believes that Paul's concerns are unfounded and that the new sculpture will be a valuable addition to the campus.

6.思维导图

• Paul's Opposition

  • Poor financial condition
  • Large sculpture occupying green space

• Woman's Disagreement

  • Anonymous donor funding sculpture
    • No financial burden on school
  • Excitement for impressive art on campus
  • Limited impact on students' activities

• Paul's Personal Inconvenience

  • Plays soccer in the area

7.关键词

1.子项得分 Delivery: 2 Topic Development: 1 Language Use: 2

2.预估分数 Estimated Score: 15

3.表达 在回答中，发音不够清晰，语速不稳定，有时会出现停顿。建议练习更流利、自然的发音，并保持稳定的语速。在练习过程中，注意正确的发音和适当的停顿。

4.话题发展 回答内容与问题不符，没有准确地解释女士为什么不同意信中的观点。建议在准备回答时，仔细审题并确保理解问题要求。在组织回答时，要确保内容与问题相关，并提供充分的支持或例子。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The letter proposed that to close the parking areas on campus and the woman in the conversation find it's a good idea because first she believed that students need more green area on campus so they can hang out and study in the grass area. The woman in the conversation disagrees with the letter because she believes that an anonymous donor is paying for most of the sculpture, not the university. She also thinks that Paul's concern about losing green space is due to his personal convenience, as he and his friends play soccer on the lawn where the sculpture will be placed. (原回答没有准确回答问题，已修改为正确回答。)

Revised Answer (140 words): The woman in the conversation disagrees with the reasons expressed in the letter for two main reasons. First, she believes that an anonymous donor is paying for most of the sculpture, not the university as mentioned in the letter. This means that Paul's concern about the university's poor financial condition is not valid since it is not spending its own money on the sculpture. Second, she thinks that Paul's concern about losing green space is due to his personal convenience, as he and his friends play soccer on the lawn where the sculpture will be placed. The woman suggests that they can simply use another part of the campus to play soccer. Therefore, she finds Paul's arguments unconvincing and supports having a new sculpture on campus.

6.思维导图

- Disagreement
  - Anonymous donor
    - Paying for sculpture
    - University not spending its own money
  - Personal convenience
    - Paul and friends play soccer on the lawn
    - Use another part of the campus

- Support for new sculpture

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

总体而言，发言者的表达较为清晰，但在某些地方可能需要稍作改进。建议发言者注意保持语速的一致性，并尽量减少不必要的停顿。此外，注意正确发音以避免拼写错误。加强这些方面的练习将有助于提高口语表达能力。

4.话题发展 The speaker's response is generally coherent and well-organized, but there are a few areas that could be improved. The speaker should focus on providing clearer connections between ideas and offering more specific examples to support their points. Additionally, the speaker should avoid repeating certain phrases and instead use a variety of expressions to convey their thoughts. By working on these aspects, the speaker can further enhance their topic development skills in future responses.

5.语言使用

Original: Students in the latter letter (原文中的“latter”应改为“letter”，以表示“信件”) disagree with the school's decision to build new sculptures on campus because of two separate reasons. First of all, it is because the school is faced with financial difficulties, especially when the housing and tuition is rising. What's more, there are little space for the school, available for school to build that sculptures. The woman in the conversation, however, disagree with the opinion with two specific points. First of all, it is because it is the donors who pay the bills for the sculptures so that the students' opposition is based on a wrong assumption. In addition, it only cause inconvenience to the students who kick soccers around the campus. So in the end, that's how the woman shows a disagreement over the student's opinion.

Revised (140 words): Students in the letter disagree with the school's decision to install new sculptures on campus due to two distinct reasons. Firstly, they argue that the school faces financial difficulties, particularly with increasing housing and tuition costs. Furthermore, they claim there is limited space available for constructing such sculptures. However, the woman in the conversation disagrees with these points for two specific reasons. Firstly, she highlights that donors are funding the sculptures, rendering students' opposition based on an incorrect assumption. Secondly, she asserts that it only causes minor inconvenience to students playing soccer on campus. In conclusion, these are the reasons why the woman disagrees with the students' opinion expressed in the letter.

6.思维导图

- Letter
  - Disagreement
  - Financial difficulties
  - Limited space

- Woman's response
  - Donors funding sculptures
  - Incorrect assumption
  - Minor inconvenience
  - Soccer on campus

- Conclusion
  - Reasons for disagreement

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

总体来说，发言者的表达较为清晰，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提高语音的连贯性和减少不必要的停顿。同时，注意发音的准确性，以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 发言者对于问题的回答基本上是连贯和有条理的，但在某些地方可以进一步完善。例如，在描述女士对雕塑的看法时，可以更详细地说明她认为这是校园里的艺术品。此外，在总结时可以更明确地指出女士与信中观点的分歧。建议发言者在练习时关注话题的深入发展和逻辑关系的明确表达。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: Paul suggested that the university shouldn't have purchased such an expensive but ugly-looking with odd angles sculpture. Paul suggested that the university shouldn't have purchased such an expensive, ugly-looking sculpture with odd angles.（将描述雕塑的词语顺序调整得更自然。）
It not only increases the student's financial burden but also take up the empty spaces in front of the campus center. It not only increases the students' financial burden but also takes up the empty space in front of the campus center.（改为复数形式，以及修正动词形式。）
But the woman in the listening party disagrees with him because for one thing, the sculpture is purchased by a donor but not the school's money and it is really an art in the school. However, the woman in the conversation disagrees with him because, for one thing, the sculpture is funded by a donor, not by the school's money, and it is truly a piece of art on campus.（使用更自然的连接词，调整句子结构，以及使用更准确的词汇。）
For another thing, Paul and his friends used to play soccer in front of the campus center where the sculpture will be placed there, so he opposed it because of his own convenience. Additionally, Paul and his friends used to play soccer in front of the campus center where the sculpture will be placed; thus, he opposes it due to his own convenience.（使用更自然的连接词，以及调整句子结构。）
That's all. In conclusion, these are the reasons why the woman disagrees with Paul's opinion.（使用更正式的结论语句。）

Revised Answer (140 words): Paul suggested that the university shouldn't have purchased such an expensive, ugly-looking sculpture with odd angles. It not only increases the students' financial burden but also takes up the empty space in front of the campus center. However, the woman in the conversation disagrees with him because, for one thing, the sculpture is funded by a donor, not by the school's money, and it is truly a piece of art on campus. Additionally, Paul and his friends used to play soccer in front of the campus center where the sculpture will be placed; thus, he opposes it due to his own convenience. In conclusion, these are the reasons why the woman disagrees with Paul's opinion.

6.思维导图

- Introduction
  - Paul's opinion

- Disagreement
  - Woman's perspective
    - Donor-funded sculpture
    - Piece of art on campus

- Personal reason
  - Paul's convenience
    - Soccer playing area affected

- Conclusion
  - Reasons for disagreement

7.关键词

1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 2 Language Use: 2

2.预估分数

19. 3.表达

从表达方面来看，发言者的语言流畅度和语速基本一致，偶尔有停顿。建议发言者注意在适当的地方停顿，以提高语言的连贯性。同时，注意准确发音，避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，发言者没有完全回答问题，而是回答了与问题无关的内容。建议发言者在回答问题时要确保理解问题的要求，并针对问题提供有条理、组织良好的回答，以及清晰的观点和充分的例证。

5.语言使用

原文：Well, in the letter, Sun suggests more students should invite a business leader as their graduation speaker because, first of all, the business leaders are excellent role models that can represent the professional side and, besides, it can reinforce the community that the business profile identifies and biggest in this area. In the letter, the author argues against acquiring a new sculpture for campus due to financial reasons and concerns about space. However, the woman in the conversation disagrees with these points. (原文中的内容与问题无关，已修改为与问题相关的内容。)

The woman in the conversation disagreed with this letter because, first of all, she thinks it has always been the business leaders who speak at the graduation ceremony. The woman disagrees with the letter because she reveals that an anonymous donor is funding most of the sculpture's cost, not the university. (原文中的内容与问题无关，已修改为与问题相关的内容。)

So, other professions should also be considered like the teacher since they are also very influential and successful. Besides, the business program is already very big and well-known, so it doesn't really need the extra attention or free advertisement that the graduation speaker will bring. However, the education program can really benefit from this since it is a very great training teacher program but it is less well-known, so this can really draw more attention to this program. Additionally, she believes that Paul's concern about space is due to his personal convenience as he and his friends play soccer on that lawn. She suggests that they can use another part of the campus for their activities. (原文中的内容与问题无关，已修改为与问题相关的内容。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

In the letter, the author argues against acquiring a new sculpture for campus due to financial reasons and concerns about space. However, the woman in the conversation disagrees with these points. The woman disagrees with the letter because she reveals that an anonymous donor is funding most of the sculpture's cost, not the university. This means that the university's financial situation is not a valid reason to oppose the plan. Additionally, she believes that Paul's concern about space is due to his personal convenience as he and his friends play soccer on that lawn. She suggests that they can use another part of the campus for their activities. In conclusion, the woman disagrees with the reasons expressed in the letter because they are based on incorrect assumptions about funding and personal convenience rather than genuine concerns about space and finances.

6.思维导图

- Letter
  - Arguments against sculpture
    - Financial reasons
    - Space concerns

- Woman's disagreement
  - Anonymous donor
    - University not funding sculpture
  - Personal convenience
    - Paul's soccer activities
    - Alternative campus locations

- Conclusion
  - Incorrect assumptions

7.关键词