TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion about the proposal described in the letter.Briefly summarize the proposal. Then state her opinion about the proposal and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
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Move-in Schedule The week before classes begin is typically a hectic and confusing time with everybody moving back into the dormitories again. Currently, students can decide for themselves when to move in during that week, and the result is that many people wind up moving in on the same day, which creates chaos and crowding in the dorms. To make this process more efficient, I think the university should create a schedule that assigns each student a specific day for moving in. This change would allow students assigned to days earlier in the week to volunteer to help students assigned later days to move. Sincerely, Mike Santos
Vraag
The woman expresses her opinion about the proposal described in the letter.Briefly summarize the proposal. Then state her opinion about the proposal and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
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1Gebruikersvoorbeeld #1
Score23
Gebruikersvoorbeeld #1
Beoordelingsresultaat
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,发言者的语言流利度和语速基本一致,偶尔有停顿。要提高发言质量,建议发言者注意以下几点:1)避免不必要的停顿,使语言更流畅;2)注意正确发音,以减少拼写错误。通过练习和模仿母语人士的发音,可以逐步改善这些问题。
4.话题发展 The speaker provides a coherent and well-organized response, but there is room for improvement in topic development. To enhance the response, the speaker should focus on the following suggestions: 1) Clearly summarize the proposal in the reading passage, mentioning that it suggests assigning specific move-in days for students to avoid chaos and crowding; 2) When explaining the woman's opinion, ensure that her reasons are accurately presented and connected to the proposal; for example, mention that she agrees because it would make the process more efficient and provide opportunities for students to volunteer and make friends. By addressing these points, the speaker can develop a stronger response with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples.
5.语言使用Original Answer: A student proposes that the movie should be set on a specific day for each student, A student proposes that the move-in should be scheduled on a specific day for each student, (电影应改为搬家安排) and the woman in the conversation strongly agrees for two reasons. Firstly, it will make the whole process more easier, easier, (去掉多余的more) because the new domes are all high buildings, each with only a couple of elevators, so it will take students a long time to wait to get into the elevators, which is a painful process. And for example, the woman's parents, who takes 45 minutes to get into the elevators. And second, it will be easier for students to arrange their volunteer work, because they don't have class right away, so they have time to help with others, thus they can make a lot of friends and go out to play together.
Revised Answer (140 words):
A student proposes that the move-in should be scheduled on a specific day for each student, and the woman in the conversation strongly agrees for two reasons. Firstly, it will make the entire process easier because the new dormitories are high-rise buildings with limited elevators, causing students to wait for extended periods to access them. For instance, the woman's parents had to wait 45 minutes just to use an elevator. Secondly, assigning specific move-in days would facilitate volunteer work arrangements among students. Since classes do not begin immediately, students have ample time to assist others with their move-in process. This opportunity allows them to make new friends and engage in social activities together.
6.思维导图
- Move-in Schedule Proposal
- Woman's opinion: strongly agrees
- Reason 1: Easier process
- New dormitories: high-rise buildings, limited elevators
- Example: Woman's parents waiting 45 minutes for elevator
- Reason 2: Facilitate volunteer work
- No classes immediately, ample time to help others
- Benefits: Making new friends, engaging in social activities together
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| chaos | /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ | noun | complete disorder and confusion | 混乱 | The move-in schedule proposal aims to reduce the chaos during the move-in process. |
| facilitate | /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt/ | verb | to make something possible or easier | 促进,使便利 | Assigning specific move-in days would facilitate volunteer work arrangements among students. |
| ample | /ˈæm.pəl/ | adjective | more than enough | 充足的 | Since classes do not begin immediately, students have ample time to assist others with their move-in. |
| high-rise | /ˈhaɪ.raɪz/ | adjective | (of a building) very tall | 高层的 | The new dormitories are high-rise buildings with limited elevators, causing delays during move-in. |
| socialize | /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl.aɪz/ | verb | to spend time with other people | 交际,社交 | By helping others during move-in, students can socialize and make new friends. |
2Gebruikersvoorbeeld #2
Score26
Gebruikersvoorbeeld #2
Beoordelingsresultaat
1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 4 Language Use: 3
2.预估分数 Estimated Score: 26
3.表达 从表达方面来看,发言者的语言流利,语速稳定,仅有少量停顿。但在某些地方,发言者的发音可能不够准确,导致了一些拼写错误。建议发言者多加练习,提高发音准确性。
4.话题发展 The speaker provides a coherent and well-organized response, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. The summary of the proposal, the woman's opinion, and her reasons are all well-explained. However, the speaker could improve by providing more specific examples or details from the listening passage to further support their points.
5.语言使用Original Answer: The plan proposed that the school should have a 3D printer. The proposal suggested that the university should acquire a 3D printer. (建议使用更高级的词汇,如“acquire”代替“have”。) This way, it could benefit the students who are studying architecture or engineering, and it will also be centrally located in the library. By doing so, it would benefit students majoring in architecture or engineering and be centrally located in the library. (改进句子结构,使其更自然。) This way, it will be easily accessible for everybody. As a result, it would be easily accessible to everyone. (改进句子结构,使其更自然。)
Revised Answer (140 words):
The proposal suggested that the university should acquire a 3D printer. By doing so, it would benefit students majoring in architecture or engineering and be centrally located in the library. As a result, it would be easily accessible to everyone. The woman had mixed feelings about this proposal. She thinks that it's a significant improvement because creating models manually is time-consuming, and mastering 3D printer technology is essential for future job prospects. For instance, during her internship at an architecture firm last spring, she witnessed how detailed models could be printed using a 3D printer. However, she expressed concerns about its location. The 3D printer might become too popular, leading to long waiting times for its use. Therefore, she suggested placing the 3D printer in specialized locations such as the engineering or architecture buildings to better serve those who need it most.
6.思维导图
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Proposal
- Acquire 3D printer
- Benefit architecture/engineering students
- Centrally located in library
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Woman's opinion
- Mixed feelings
- Significant improvement
- Time-consuming manual models
- Essential for future job prospects
- Concerns about location
- Popularity leading to long waiting times
- Suggestion: Place in specialized locations (engineering/architecture buildings)
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acquire | /əˈkwaɪər/ | verb | to obtain or get something | 获得,取得 | Acquiring a 3D printer would significantly benefit architecture and engineering students. |
| time-consuming | /ˈtaɪm kənˌsu mɪŋ/ | adjective | taking a lot of time to do | 耗时的 | Creating models manually is a time-consuming process, making the use of a 3D printer more efficient. |
| essential | /ɪˈsenʃəl/ | adjective | absolutely necessary or extremely important | 必不可少的,极为重要的 | Mastering 3D printer technology is essential for future job prospects in the architecture field. |
| popularity | /ˌpɒpjʊˈlærɪti/ | noun | the state of being liked or admired by many people | 受欢迎程度,流行程度 | The popularity of the 3D printer might lead to long waiting times for its use. |
| specialized | /ˈspeʃəˌlaɪzd/ | adjective | designed or developed for a particular purpose, job, or place | 专门的,专业的 | The woman suggested placing the 3D printer in specialized locations such as engineering or architecture buildings. |
3Gebruikersvoorbeeld #3
Score23
Gebruikersvoorbeeld #3
Beoordelingsresultaat
1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3
2.预估分数
23. 3.表达
在表达方面,发言者的语言流利度和语速基本一致,偶尔有停顿。但是,需要注意的是,在发音方面有一些不准确之处,导致了拼写错误。为了提高发音准确性,请多加练习和模仿。
4.话题发展 在话题发展方面,发言者的回答内容基本上是连贯和有组织的,观点之间的联系也比较清晰。但是,在提供支持或举例方面还有待加强。建议在练习时尝试更多地使用具体事例来支持自己的观点,以使回答更有说服力。
5.语言使用Original Answer: The reading materials propose that the university should end the requirement that the students should participate in sports. Firstly, it is not any academic values. Second, most students have participated in sport teams, but the woman disagrees with that. She thinks there is a connection between academics and sports. It can reduce stress and stay healthy and increase productivity in lectures and lessons. So it will be very helpful to increase the habitat to the dream for students. Secondly, he disagrees with that because he can gain benefit from them. For example, the basketball teams can benefit from the yogas and other individuals can learn the balance from this.
Corrected Answer: The reading material proposes that the university should end the requirement for students to participate in sports. Firstly, it has no academic value. Secondly, most students have already participated in sports teams, but the woman disagrees with this. She believes there is a connection between academics and sports. Participating in sports can reduce stress, maintain health, and increase productivity in lectures and lessons. Thus, it will be very helpful for students to develop a habit of exercising regularly. Furthermore, she disagrees with Jim's point because athletes can still gain benefits from participating in different activities. For example, basketball players can benefit from yoga and other individuals can learn balance from such activities. (原文中的表述不够准确,修改后的回答更加清晰、自然。)
Revised Answer (140 words):
The reading material proposes that the university should end the requirement for students to participate in sports since it has no academic value and most students have already participated in sports teams. However, the woman disagrees with this proposal as she believes there is a connection between academics and sports. Participating in sports can help reduce stress, maintain health, and increase productivity in lectures and lessons. Thus, it will be very helpful for students to develop a habit of exercising regularly. Furthermore, she disagrees with Jim's point about athletes not needing additional physical activities, as they can still gain benefits from participating in different activities. For example, basketball players can benefit from yoga and other individuals can learn balance from such activities. This revised answer provides a clearer and more natural-sounding response that addresses the main points and supports the woman's opinion.
6.思维导图
- Proposal
- End sports requirement
- No academic value
- Most students in sports teams
- Woman's opinion
- Disagrees with proposal
- Connection between academics and sports
- Reduce stress
- Maintain health
- Increase productivity
- Benefits for athletes
- Different activities
- Example: basketball players and yoga
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| requirement | /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/ | noun | something that is needed or demanded | 要求,需求 | The university's sports requirement helps students maintain a healthy lifestyle. |
| productivity | /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/ | noun | the effectiveness of productive effort | 生产力,生产效率 | Participating in sports can increase students' productivity in lectures and lessons. |
| well-rounded | /ˌwelˈraʊndɪd/ | adjective | having a range of abilities or interests | 全面发展的,多才多艺的 | Engaging in different sports activities can help athletes become more well-rounded individuals. |
| benefit | /ˈbenɪfɪt/ | noun | an advantage or profit gained from something | 好处,益处 | Athletes can still gain benefits from participating in various physical activities. |
| connection | /kəˈnekʃən/ | noun | a relationship in which a person or thing is linked | 联系,关联 | The woman believes there is a connection between academics and sports, which can improve performance. |
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