TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Sample: Using points from the newspaper article, explain the man's reasons for disagreeing with the university's decision.

1.子项得分 Delivery: 0 Topic Development: 0 Language Use: 0

2.预估分数

0. 3.表达

这个回答与题目完全无关，所以在表达方面无法给出建议。请重新回答问题，确保内容与题目相关。

4.话题发展 同样，这个回答与题目完全无关，所以在话题发展方面无法给出建议。请重新回答问题，确保内容与题目相关。

5.语言使用

原回答：MBC 뉴스 이덕영입니다. The man disagrees with the university's decision for two main reasons. (这里需要用英语回答问题，所以将原文删去并用红色加粗字体写出正确的开头。)

修正后的回答：The man disagrees with the university's decision for two main reasons. First, he believes that the small class size is actually beneficial for students, as it allows them to receive more individualized attention and feedback from the professor. This is crucial for improving their writing skills. Second, he thinks that the alternative option of taking a similar course at State University is not feasible for most students, as it takes more than an hour to get there by bus and many students do not have cars. This would make it very inconvenient for them to travel back and forth between the two universities.

在这个修正后的回答中，我们使用了更高级的词汇，如"individualized attention"（个性化关注）和"feasible"（可行的），同时保持了语句的自然流动。此外，我们还在回答中添加了平滑的过渡和有力的结论，使其更符合TOEFL iBT综合口语评分标准。

根据审阅建议，这是一个140字左右的完整回答：

The man disagrees with the university's decision to cancel the poetry writing course for two main reasons. First, he argues that the small class size is actually beneficial for students, as it allows them to receive more individualized attention and feedback from the professor, which is crucial for improving their writing skills. Second, he thinks that the alternative option of taking a similar course at State University is not feasible for most students, as it takes more than an hour to get there by bus and many students do not have cars. This would make it very inconvenient for them to travel back and forth between the two universities.

6.思维导图

• Disagreement
  • Small class size
    • Beneficial
    • Individualized attention
    • Crucial for improving writing skills
  • State University option
    • Not feasible
    • Long travel time by bus
    • Inconvenient for students without cars

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，回答内容较为清晰，但仍有部分语句不够流畅。建议在练习时注意语速的控制，尽量减少不必要的停顿。同时，注意正确发音以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，回答内容较为完整，但在组织结构上还有待提高。建议在回答问题时先简要概括文章内容，然后再详细阐述男生的观点。此外，在提供支持或举例时，尽量确保逻辑清晰且连贯。

5.语言使用

Original: The university decided to cancel the poetry writing course because firstly, the enrollment is declining and secondly, students will register a similar course at another university. The university decided to cancel the poetry writing course due to declining enrollment and the availability of a similar course at another university. (将原句中的"firstly"和"secondly"删除，使句子更自然。)

Original: In the conversation, the man disagrees with the opinion because firstly, he thinks the small size class is good because professor can pay more attention to students and if there are a large course, it will not benefit for every student and professor will not pay attention to every student. In the conversation, the man disagrees with this decision, arguing that small class sizes are beneficial as they allow professors to give more individualized attention to students. He believes that larger classes would not provide the same benefits. (将原句中的"firstly"删除，简化句子结构，并使用更自然的表达方式。)

Original: Secondly, he thinks to register a similar course at a university, students don't have much many courses, so it is not convenient for them, they must take more hours on the bus to there, so it is effective to enroll in there. Additionally, he points out that registering for a similar course at another university would be inconvenient for students without cars, as it would require them to spend hours on public transportation. (删除原句中的"secondly"，简化句子结构，并使用更自然的表达方式。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

The university decided to cancel the poetry writing course due to declining enrollment and the availability of a similar course at another university. In the conversation, the man disagrees with this decision, arguing that small class sizes are beneficial as they allow professors to give more individualized attention to students. He believes that larger classes would not provide the same benefits. Additionally, he points out that registering for a similar course at another university would be inconvenient for students without cars, as it would require them to spend hours on public transportation.

6.思维导图

- Cancel Poetry Writing Course
  - Declining enrollment
  - Similar course at another university

- Man's Disagreement
  - Small class sizes
    - Individualized attention
    - Professors' feedback
  - Inconvenience of other university
    - No cars for most students
    - Long public transportation time

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，这位同学的发音和语速基本上是清晰和流畅的，但偶尔会有一些不必要的停顿。建议同学在练习口语时，注意保持连贯性，尽量减少不自然的停顿。同时，注意发音的准确性，以避免出现拼写错误。

4.话题发展

从话题发展方面来看，这位同学的回答内容基本上是连贯和有条理的，能够明确表达对大学取消诗歌写作课程的反对意见。但在论述过程中，可以尝试使用更多的连接词和过渡词，使得回答更加流畅。同时，在给出反驳观点时，可以适当举例或者提供更具体的支持论据，以增强说服力。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The school plans to cancel the poetry writing course from the next year. The university plans to discontinue the poetry writing course starting next year. (将“school”改为“university”，使语境更符合托福考试；将“cancel”改为“discontinue”，更准确地表达课程被取消的意思；将“from the next year”改为“starting next year”，使表达更自然。) It is because of the declining enrollment in recent years, and the students who want to take the course could register similar courses at nearby state universities. This decision is due to declining enrollment in recent years, and students interested in taking the course can enroll in similar courses at nearby state universities. (将“It is because of”改为“This decision is due to”，使表达更清晰；将“the students who want to take the course could register similar courses”改为“students interested in taking the course can enroll in similar courses”，使句子结构更简洁。) However, the man in the conversation totally disagrees with his plan. First of all, he thinks that the small size of the course just made the course worthwhile. This is because the students could get individual intention and feedbacks and comments from the professor, only if it is a small course. Besides, the proposal to nearby university wouldn't work. the suggestion to attend a nearby university is not feasible. (将“the proposal to nearby university wouldn't work”改为“the suggestion to attend a nearby university is not feasible”，使表达更自然。) Most of the students do not have a car, and it will take at least an hour on bus to go to the university. It is really inconvenient and a waste of time during the way.

Revised Answer (140 words):

The university plans to discontinue the poetry writing course starting next year. This decision is due to declining enrollment in recent years, and students interested in taking the course can enroll in similar courses at nearby state universities. However, the man in the conversation strongly disagrees with this plan. He believes that the small class size actually makes the course more valuable, as it allows students to receive individualized attention and feedback from the professor. Furthermore, he argues that the suggestion to attend a nearby university is not feasible for most students, as they do not have cars and would need to spend at least an hour on public transportation to reach the university. This would be highly inconvenient and a waste of time for them.

6.思维导图

• Discontinue poetry course

  • Declining enrollment
  • Alternative at state universities

• Man's disagreement

  • Small class size
    • Individualized attention
    • Valuable feedback
  • Infeasible suggestion
    • No cars for most students
    • Time-consuming public transportation

7.关键词

1.Sub Scores

• Delivery: 3

• Topic Development: 4

• Language Use: 3

2.Estimated Scores

• Total Score: 26

3.Delivery The speaker's delivery is mostly clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some minor punctuation issues that result in inappropriate pauses. To improve, the speaker should practice speaking more smoothly and avoid unnecessary pauses. Additionally, working on pronunciation can help eliminate any spelling errors caused by inaccurate pronunciation.

4.Topic Development The speaker provides a coherent and well-organized response, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. The answer effectively addresses the man's reasons for disagreeing with the university's decision, using points from both the reading and listening materials. To further improve topic development, the speaker could consider elaborating on certain points or providing additional examples to strengthen their argument.

5.Language Use

Original Answer: The university plans to cancel the poetry writing course due to its small sites. The university plans to cancel the poetry writing course due to its small class sizes. (Changed "sites" to "class sizes" for clarity) The students can just directly register for a similar course to replace this course at nearby state university. Students can directly register for a similar course at a nearby state university as a replacement. (Rephrased for better sentence structure) However, the man in the listening doesn't like this idea. Firstly, he believes that the small sites make this course worthwhile because the students can gain more individualized attention from the professor, allowing them to get personal feedback and comments, which is something that they cannot get in a larger class setting. Besides, he claimed that without a car, it is hard for students to transport between two universities because they need to take more than an hour on public transportation, which is really inconvenient.

Revised Answer (140 words): The university plans to cancel the poetry writing course due to its small class sizes. Students can directly register for a similar course at a nearby state university as a replacement. However, the man in the listening disagrees with this decision. He believes that the small class sizes make the course more valuable, as students receive greater individualized attention from the professor, enabling them to obtain personalized feedback and guidance – an advantage not present in larger classes. Furthermore, he argues that without access to a car, it becomes difficult for students to commute between the two universities. The journey requires over an hour on public transportation, posing significant inconvenience for those who rely on it.

6.Mind Map

• University decision

  • Cancel poetry writing course
  • Small class sizes
  • Nearby state university as replacement

• Man's disagreement

  • Small class sizes beneficial
    • Individualized attention
    • Personalized feedback
  • Transportation difficulties
    • No car access
    • Long public transportation journey

7.Key Words

1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3.5 Language Use: 3

2.预估分数

23. 3.表达

从表达方面来看，说话者的发音大部分清晰，语速较为稳定，但偶尔会有些停顿。建议说话者注意在讲解过程中保持流畅的语速，并尽量减少不必要的停顿。此外，需要注意正确发音以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，说话者提供了一个相对连贯和组织良好的回答，并在一定程度上阐述了男子对大学决定的反对意见。然而，在解释男子反对大学决定的原因时，可以更详细地描述他的观点和理由。例如，在谈到小班教学更有价值时，可以进一步解释为什么这种教学方式能带来更好的学习效果。同时，在提到另一所大学距离较远时，可以补充说明这会给学生带来哪些不便。总之，为了使回答更加完整和有说服力，建议在阐述观点时提供更多具体细节和例证。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: Well, the university decided to not be able to offer the poetry course in the next semester. The university decided not to offer the poetry course next semester. (将句子结构调整为更自然的表达方式) Well, first of all, this is because of the declining enrollment of this course. Firstly, this is due to the declining enrollment in the course. (使用“Firstly”替换“first of all”，并调整句子结构) And second, the university thinks that students can take part in the similar course nearby another university. And the man in the conversation doesn't like this idea because, first of all, he thinks that it is a small course that's more worthwhile. I mean, you can get more attention from the professors and you can actually learn more in small groups. And second, he thinks that it's not going to work because another university is just too far away to get. Unless you have a car, you are not going to go there. And most of the students don't have a car.

Corrected Answer: The university decided not to offer the poetry course next semester. Firstly, this is due to the declining enrollment in the course. Secondly, the university believes that students can participate in a similar course at a nearby university. However, the man in the conversation disagrees with this idea for two reasons. First, he believes that smaller classes are more beneficial as they allow for more individualized attention from professors and facilitate better learning experiences. Second, he argues that attending a course at another university would be inconvenient for students without cars, as it would require a lengthy commute via public transportation.

Revised Answer (140 words): The university decided not to offer the poetry course next semester, primarily due to declining enrollment. They suggest students can participate in a similar course at a nearby university. However, the man in the conversation disagrees with this decision for two main reasons. First, he believes that smaller classes are more beneficial, as they provide more individualized attention from professors and facilitate better learning experiences. Second, he argues that attending a course at another university would be highly inconvenient for students without cars, as it would require a lengthy and time-consuming commute via public transportation. In conclusion, the man contends that the university's decision to cancel the poetry course is detrimental to students' learning experiences and overall convenience.

6.思维导图

- University decision
  - Not offering poetry course
  - Reasons
    - Declining enrollment
    - Nearby university option

- Man's disagreement
  - Small class benefits
    - Individualized attention
    - Better learning experiences
  - Inconvenience of attending another university
    - No cars for most students
    - Lengthy commute via public transportation

7.关键词

1.Sub Scores Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3

2.Estimated Scores

23. 3.Delivery

The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some minor issues with punctuation and pronunciation that could be improved. To enhance the delivery, the speaker should focus on proper pronunciation of words and appropriate pauses to make the speech more natural and easy to understand.

4.Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples from both the reading and listening passages. However, there is room for improvement in terms of providing more specific details from the listening passage to further support the man's reasons for disagreeing with the university's decision. To improve topic development, the speaker should try to incorporate more direct quotes or paraphrase key points from the listening passage to strengthen their argument.

5.Language Use

Original Answer: The university planned to cancel the poetry writing course due to its small size. Also, the students can register for a similar course to replace this course at a nearby state university. However, in the lesson, the man disagrees with this idea. To begin with, he believed that small size is crucial for all students because they can gain a lot of attention from their professor in order to get individual feedbacks and comments, which they cannot get in large class. Moreover, he claimed that unless students have a car, they will spend more than an hour on the bus on the public transportation, which will be really inconvenient for students to transfer from university to the state university. Therefore, that's why the man doesn't like this idea.

Corrected Answer: The university planned to cancel the poetry writing course due to its small size(change "its" to "the"). The students can register for a similar course to replace this courseas an alternative at a nearby state university. However, in the lesson, the man disagrees with this idea. To begin with, he believed that a small class size is crucial for all students because they can gain a lot ofmore attention from their professor in order to get individual feedback(change "feedbacks" to "feedback") and comments, which they cannot get in large classa larger class setting. Moreover, he claimed that unless students have a car, they will spend more than an hour on the bus using public transportation, which will be really inconvenient for students to transfertraveling from the university to the state university. Therefore, that's why the man doesn't like this idea.

Revised Answer (140 words): The university planned to cancel the poetry writing course due to the small size of the class. The students can register for a similar course as an alternative at a nearby state university. However, in the lesson, the man disagrees with this decision. He believes that a small class size is crucial for students because they can gain more attention from their professor, allowing them to receive individual feedback and comments, which they cannot get in a larger class setting. Furthermore, he claims that without a car, students will spend more than an hour on public transportation, making it highly inconvenient for them to travel between the universities. This inconvenience is another reason why the man opposes the cancellation of the poetry writing course.

6.Mind Map

• University decision

  • Cancel poetry writing course
  • Small class size
  • Alternative at state university

• Man's disagreement

  • Benefits of small class size
    • More attention from professor
    • Individual feedback and comments
  • Inconvenience of state university option
    • Public transportation issues
    • Travel time

7.Key Words