TOEFL TPO 19 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The man expresses his opinion about the university’s plan. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

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, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some punctuation issues that result from inappropriate pauses. To improve, the speaker should practice maintaining a natural flow of speech and avoid unnecessary pauses. Additionally, working on accurate pronunciation will help minimize spelling errors.

4.Topic Development The speaker provides a coherent and well-organized response, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. However, there is room for improvement in fully developing the topic. The speaker could expand on the benefits of the upgraded facilities and provide more specific examples of how students might use the recreation center. Practicing elaboration and providing more detailed explanations will help improve topic development in future responses.

5.Language Use

According to a recent announcement, the university administration is going to increase $25 the fee by $25 (clarifies the meaning) for using SSIC equipment the equipment (removes unnecessary abbreviation) at the campus recreation center. They are going to use the money to upgrade the facility. Also, they believe that $25 is a reasonable and affordable increase for students. The men man (corrects typo) in the conversation think that this is a great idea. First, he said that people don't go there that often because the equipment there are old and broken down. With the upgraded facilities, students could go there to exercise to prevent from stressing out. Moreover, he said that $25 is one charge for a whole year, which is not that much to pay considering the benefit.

Revised Answer (140 words):

According to a recent announcement, the university administration plans to increase the fee by $25 for using the equipment at the campus recreation center. The additional funds will be used to upgrade the facility and provide newer, more modern exercise equipment. The administration believes that this increase is both reasonable and affordable for students.

The man in the conversation agrees with this plan for several reasons. Firstly, he believes that students currently avoid using the recreation center due to its outdated and poorly maintained equipment. By upgrading these facilities, more students will be encouraged to exercise and relieve stress. Secondly, he argues that a $25 annual fee is relatively insignificant compared to other expenses students may incur throughout the year. Considering the potential benefits of an improved recreation center, he believes the fee increase is justified.

6.Mind Map

• University administration

  • Fee increase ($25)
  • Upgrade recreation center

• Man's opinion

  • Agreement with the plan
  • Reasons:
    • Outdated equipment discourages use
    • Stress relief through exercise
    • Affordable annual fee
    • Benefits justify the cost

7.Key Words

Word	Phonetic Symbols	Parts of Speech	English Definition	Sample Sentence
Upgrade	/ʌpˈɡreɪd/	Verb	To improve the quality or usefulness of something, or raise its standard	The university plans to upgrade the recreation center to attract more students and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Justify	/ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/	Verb	To show that something is reasonable, right, or true	The man believes that the benefits of an improved recreation center justify the $25 fee increase.
Outdated	/ˌaʊtˈdeɪtɪd/	Adjective	No longer useful or acceptable because of being old-fashioned	The outdated equipment at the recreation center discourages students from using it regularly.
Affordable	/əˈfɔːrdəbəl/	Adjective	Inexpensive; reasonably priced	The man argues that a $25 annual fee is affordable for most students, considering the potential benefits.
Stress relief	/strɛs rɪˈliːf/	Noun	Activities or practices that help reduce stress and promote relaxation in one's life	Regular exercise at an upgraded recreation center can provide much-needed stress relief for busy students.