TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Sample: The man expresses his opinion of the Student Association's recent purchase. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 2.5 Language Use: 2.5

2.预估分数

19. 3.表达

在回答中，发音大部分清晰，但有时语速不稳定，偶尔出现停顿。建议练习更流畅、稳定的语速，并注意在适当的地方停顿。同时，注意准确发音，避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 回答内容基本上涵盖了听力材料中的观点和原因，但组织结构和连接词使用不够明确。建议在表述观点时使用更清晰的连接词，如“首先”、“其次”，以帮助听众更好地理解回答的结构。此外，在解释原因时，可以提供更多细节和例子来支持观点。最后，请注意使用正确的代词（如将“she”改为“he”）。

5.语言使用

原文：The student union has bought new sound system for the old Lincoln Hall, based on two reasons. The Student Association has purchased a new sound system for Old Lincoln Hall for two main reasons.（将“student union”改为“Student Association”，使其与原文一致；在“sound system”前加上“a”，使句子更通顺；将“based on two reasons”改为“for two main reasons”，使表达更自然。）

Firstly, it could increase the sales of tickets. First, it is expected to boost ticket sales.（将“could”改为“is expected to”，使句子更具说服力；将“increase the sales of tickets”改为“boost ticket sales”，使表达更简洁。）

And secondly, according to a survey, seeing a movie is the favorite entertainment of students. Second, a survey indicates that watching movies is the students' preferred form of entertainment.（将“according to a survey”改为“a survey indicates”，使表达更自然；将“seeing a movie”改为“watching movies”，使句子更通顺；将“the favorite entertainment of students”改为“the students' preferred form of entertainment”，使表达更准确。）

But the man disagreed with that decision. She thinks it as a waste of money. However, the man disagrees with this decision, considering it a waste of money.（将“But”改为“However”，使句子更连贯；将“disagreed”改为“disagrees”，使时态一致；将“She thinks it as a waste of money”改为“considering it a waste of money”，使句子更通顺。）

Firstly, he points out that the old Lincoln Hall is too old as it used to be a gym. First, he points out that Old Lincoln Hall is unsuitable due to its age and former use as a gym.（将“the old Lincoln Hall is too old”改为“Old Lincoln Hall is unsuitable due to its age”，使表达更准确；将“as it used to be a gym”改为“and former use as a gym”，使句子更通顺。）

And it will do no good to buy a new sound system. He believes that purchasing a new sound system will not improve the situation.（将“And it will do no good to buy a new sound system”改为“He believes that purchasing a new sound system will not improve the situation”，使表达更自然。）

And secondly, she thinks seeing a movie is not the favorite entertainment of students. Second, he thinks watching movies may not be the students' top choice for entertainment.（将“she”改为“he”，使代词正确；将“seeing a movie”改为“watching movies”，使句子更通顺；将“the favorite entertainment of students”改为“the students' top choice for entertainment”，使表达更准确。）

The survey is not complete because there could be some entertainment movies like social activities. He argues that the survey may be incomplete, as other forms of entertainment, such as social activities, were not considered.（将“The survey is not complete”改为“He argues that the survey may be incomplete”，使表达更自然；将“because there could be some entertainment movies like social activities”改为“as other forms of entertainment, such as social activities, were not considered”，使句子更通顺。）

修订后的回答（140字）：

The Student Association has purchased a new sound system for Old Lincoln Hall for two main reasons. First, it is expected to boost ticket sales. Second, a survey indicates that watching movies is the students' preferred form of entertainment. However, the man disagrees with this decision, considering it a waste of money. First, he points out that Old Lincoln Hall is unsuitable due to its age and former use as a gym. He believes that purchasing a new sound system will

6.思维导图

- Introduction
  - Student Association
  - New sound system
  - Old Lincoln Hall

- Reasons for purchase
  - Boost ticket sales
  - Survey: students' preferred entertainment

- Man's disagreement
  - Waste of money
  - Old Lincoln Hall unsuitable
    - Age
    - Former use as gym
  - Survey may be incomplete
    - Other forms of entertainment not considered

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

从表达方面来看，这位同学的回答基本上清晰流畅，语速适中，偶尔有停顿。但在发音方面还有待提高，尤其是一些单词的发音需要更加准确。建议多加练习，注意发音的准确性。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，这位同学的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明确。但在论述过程中，可以尝试更深入地阐述一下原因和例子，以使观点更具说服力。建议在练习时多关注论证过程的深度和完整性。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The Students' Association purchased the new sound system based on two reasons. The Students' Association purchased the new sound system for two reasons.（"based on" 改为 "for"，使句子更自然。）Firstly, it is expected to boost ticket sales. First, it is expected to increase ticket sales.（将 "Firstly" 改为 "First"，使句子更简洁。）And secondly, they think the motion movie is the students' top choice of entertainment. Second, they believe that movies are the students' top choice for entertainment.（将 "motion movie" 改为 "movies"，使句子更自然。）The men disagree with that idea. The man disagrees with this idea.（将 "men" 改为 "man"，修正拼写错误。）Firstly, he pointed out that the old Lincoln Hall is too old to be suitable for an auditorium and the new system will not improve the situation. First, he points out that Old Lincoln Hall is too old to be suitable for an auditorium, and the new system will not improve the situation.（将 "pointed out" 改为 "points out"，使时态一致。）Secondly, she doesn't think that movie is the top choice of students. Second, he doesn't think that movies are the top choice for students.（将 "she" 改为 "he"，修正性别错误。）

Revised Answer (140 words): The Students' Association purchased the new sound system for two reasons. First, it is expected to increase ticket sales. Second, they believe that movies are the students' top choice for entertainment. The man disagrees with this idea. First, he points out that Old Lincoln Hall is too old to be suitable for an auditorium, and the new system will not improve the situation. He believes that the poor acoustics in the old building will render the new sound system ineffective. Second, he doesn't think that movies are the top choice for students. He argues that students chose movies as their favorite activity because there are limited options for recreation and social activities on campus. If more options were available, he believes that students might not rank movies as their top choice.

6.思维导图

- Students' Association
  - New sound system
    - Two reasons
      - Increase ticket sales
      - Movies: top choice for entertainment

- Man's disagreement
  - Old Lincoln Hall
    - Too old for auditorium
    - New system won't improve situation
  - Movies not top choice
    - Limited options on campus
    - More options might change students' preferences

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

从表达方面来看，这位同学的回答基本清晰，但在某些地方存在一些不太自然的停顿。建议在练习时注意语音的连贯性和节奏，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，这位同学的回答基本上符合题目要求，但在组织结构和论据方面还有待加强。建议在练习时注意以下几点：首先，在陈述观点时要更加明确和有力；其次，在论述原因时要提供更具体的例子和支持；最后，在组织结构上要保持清晰和连贯。通过以上改进，相信你的回答会更加完善。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The student association purchased a new sound system to attract more students to watch movies and increase the ticket sales. However, the man in the conversation thinks this is a waste of money. Firstly, he believes that it's a bad choice to put the system in the old linking hole because there are only bad equipments there and the hole is 200 years old, so the students will not have a comfortable atmosphere there. Secondly, he deems that students picked watching movies as their first social choice because there is nothing else on the campus, therefore he thinks if there were any other social activities the students will not do that vote.

Corrected Answer: The student association purchased a new sound system to attract more students to watch movies and increase ticket sales. However, the man in the conversation thinks this is a waste of money. Firstly, he believes that it's a bad choice to install the system in Old Lincoln Hall because it has poor equipment and is 200 years old, so students will not have a comfortable atmosphere there. Secondly, he assumes that students chose watching movies as their top social activity because there are no other options on campus; therefore, he thinks if there were any other social activities available, students would not have made that choice. (将“old linking hole”改为“Old Lincoln Hall”，因为这是原文中提到的地点；将“bad equipments”改为“poor equipment”，以更准确地描述设备的质量；将“students picked watching movies as their first social choice”改为“students chose watching movies as their top social activity”，以使表达更自然。)

Revised Answer (140 words): The student association purchased a new sound system to attract more students to watch movies and increase ticket sales at Old Lincoln Hall. However, the man in the conversation believes this is a waste of money for two main reasons. Firstly, he argues that installing the system in Old Lincoln Hall is a poor decision due to its age and inadequate equipment, which would prevent students from enjoying a comfortable atmosphere. Secondly, he assumes that students chose watching movies as their top social activity only because there are no other options available on campus. He believes that if other social activities were provided, students would not have selected movies as their primary choice. In conclusion, the man thinks the investment in the new sound system is unnecessary and will not achieve the desired outcome.

6.思维导图

- Student Association
    - New sound system
        - Attract more students
        - Increase ticket sales

- Man's opinion
    - Waste of money
        - Reason 1: Old Lincoln Hall
            - Poor equipment
            - Uncomfortable atmosphere
        - Reason 2: Lack of other options on campus
            - Students' choice influenced by limited activities

7.关键词