TOEFL TPO 20 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion about the plan described in the article. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

1.Sub Scores

• Delivery: 2

• Topic Development: 2

• Language Use: 2

2.Estimated Scores

• Total Score: 15

3.Delivery The speaker's delivery could be improved by focusing on clearer pronunciation and reducing pauses. Some words were mispronounced, which led to spelling errors in the transcription. Additionally, the speaker should work on maintaining a consistent pace throughout the response. To improve, the speaker can practice speaking aloud and recording themselves to identify areas for improvement.

4.Topic Development The response does address the woman's opinion and some reasons she provides; however, it could be better organized and more coherent. The speaker should focus on clearly stating the woman's opinion at the beginning of the response and then providing her reasons in a logical order. Additionally, some details from the listening passage were not accurately represented or were missing from the response. To improve topic development, the speaker should practice summarizing key points from listening passages and organizing them in a clear and concise manner.

5.Language Use

Original: Well, the university plans to lower the temperature of the classroom after 5pm to reduce heating cost. The university plans to lower the temperature in classrooms after 5 PM to reduce heating costs. (Corrected for grammar and clarity) It thinks that the class will not be in session and the university don't want to influence the students. The university believes that classes will not be in session, and they don't want to affect students negatively. (Corrected for grammar and clarity) However, the man doesn't like the idea. However, the woman disagrees with this plan. (Corrected subject reference) Firstly, he thinks that the students need a study group and the study group will talk in the classroom. Firstly, she mentions that students use classrooms for evening study groups. (Clarified point and corrected subject reference) Although the library has few rooms to communicate, but they are still not enough. Although there are a few rooms in the library for group meetings, they are insufficient. (Improved sentence structure and clarity) Secondly, the woman thinks that the university should find another solution to solve the problem. Secondly, she suggests that the university should explore alternative solutions. (Improved sentence structure and clarity) Firstly, she thinks that the university should replace the window and the man also likes the idea. For example, she proposes replacing the old windows, which the man agrees with. (Corrected numbering and improved sentence structure) Thirdly, the woman thinks that it should make the students energy efficient. Lastly, she believes that improving the buildings' insulation would be beneficial. (Clarified point and improved sentence structure)

Revised Answer (140 words):

The university plans to lower the temperature in classrooms after 5 PM to reduce heating costs. The university believes that classes will not be in session, and they don't want to affect students negatively. However, the woman disagrees with this plan. Firstly, she mentions that students use classrooms for evening study groups. Although there are a few rooms in the library for group meetings, they are insufficient. Secondly, she suggests that the university should explore alternative solutions. For example, she proposes replacing the old windows, which the man agrees with. Lastly, she believes that improving the buildings' insulation would be beneficial. By addressing these concerns and implementing alternative solutions, the university can achieve its goal of reducing heating costs without negatively impacting students' academic activities.

6.Mind Map

- University's plan
  - Lower temperature after 5 PM
  - Reduce heating costs
  - No negative impact on students

- Woman's disagreement
  - Evening study groups in classrooms
  - Insufficient library rooms for meetings

- Alternative solutions
  - Replace old windows
  - Improve insulation in buildings

7.Key Words

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，发言者的语速较为稳定，但偶尔会有停顿。建议发言者在练习时注意保持流利、连贯的语言表达，并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 在话题发展方面，发言者提供了一个相对连贯和有组织的回答，但可以进一步加强。建议在回答时更明确地阐述女生的观点，并给出更详细的原因和例子来支持观点。此外，可以尝试使用更多的连接词和短语来使回答更加流畅和有逻辑性。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The woman wholeheartedly disagrees with the idea that a school will reduce the temperature provided in the classroom. The woman strongly disagrees with the university's plan to reduce the temperature in classrooms.（将“学校”改为“大学”，使表达更准确；用“strongly”替换“wholeheartedly”，使表达更自然。）

First, she thinks, the students always have evening meetings at night in the classroom, but now, because the library has fewer rooms for group meetings, in the winter, they will have no places to hold this meeting, because outside the door is very cold. First, she believes that students often use classrooms for evening meetings and study groups. However, due to limited space in the library for group meetings, they will struggle to find suitable locations during winter when it's cold outside.（重新组织句子结构，使表达更清晰流畅。）

Second, she thinks the school can improve the situation by other ways, such as repair the window or improve the isolated buildings. Second, she suggests that the university could explore alternative solutions like repairing windows or improving insulation in older buildings.（调整句子结构，使用更高级的词汇如“insulation”，使表达更自然。）

To make some basic improvement is very crucial, but to solve the problem and make the classroom still can be used to study at night. Implementing these basic improvements is crucial not only for solving the problem but also for ensuring that classrooms remain usable for studying at night.（调整句子结构，使表达更自然流畅。）

Revised Answer (140 words): The woman strongly disagrees with the university's plan to reduce the temperature in classrooms. First, she believes that students often use classrooms for evening meetings and study groups. However, due to limited space in the library for group meetings, they will struggle to find suitable locations during winter when it's cold outside. Second, she suggests that the university could explore alternative solutions like repairing windows or improving insulation in older buildings. Implementing these basic improvements is crucial not only for solving the problem but also for ensuring that classrooms remain usable for studying at night.

6.思维导图

- Woman's opinion
  - Strongly disagrees
  - University's plan to reduce temperature in classrooms

- Reason 1
  - Evening meetings and study groups in classrooms
  - Limited space in library for group meetings
  - Difficulty finding suitable locations during winter

- Reason 2
  - Alternative solutions
    - Repairing windows
    - Improving insulation in older buildings
  - Crucial for solving the problem and ensuring usability of classrooms at night

7.关键词

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

2.预估分数

20. 3.表达

从表达方面来看，回答的语速较为稳定，但偶尔存在停顿。建议在练习口语时注意保持流利度，并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 在话题发展方面，回答内容基本上涵盖了听力材料中女生的观点和原因。但是，在组织结构上还有待加强。建议在回答时先简要陈述女生的观点，然后再详细解释她提出的原因。此外，可以适当增加一些转折词和连接词，使回答更加连贯。

5.语言使用

Original: The reading passage is mainly describing the decision that universities decide to lower the temperature in classroom buildings on some time. The reading passage mainly describes the university's decision to lower the temperature in classroom buildings at certain times. (原句中的表述较为累赘，修改后的句子更简洁明了。)

Original: Besides, it gives the practical reasons that why universities have to do this. Additionally, it provides practical reasons for why universities need to implement this measure. (修改了句子结构，使其更符合英语表达习惯。)

Original: However, in the listening passage, the girl dislikes the ideas. However, in the listening passage, the woman disagrees with this plan. (使用更准确的词汇来描述女生的态度。)

Original: Firstly, in the winter, it is so cold that students have to stay inside for study, some place like library. Firstly, during winter, it is so cold that students need to stay indoors for studying, such as in libraries. (修改了句子结构，使其更符合英语表达习惯。)

Original: However, the library is closed too early, so it is a better choice and a comfortable and convenient place for students to study in classroom buildings. However, since libraries close early, classroom buildings are a more comfortable and convenient option for students to study. (修改了句子结构，使其更符合英语表达习惯。)

Original: Secondly, there are other options that universities can do rather than just keep students out of the school's building. Secondly, there are alternative solutions that universities can implement instead of merely keeping students out of the school buildings. (使用更准确的词汇来描述学校可以采取的其他措施。)

Original: For example, the schools can open the window or change the whole building so that the students can still study in the building. For instance, schools could replace old windows or improve insulation in the buildings, allowing students to continue studying inside. (修改了句子结构，使其更符合英语表达习惯，并提供了更具体的解决方案。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

The reading passage mainly describes the university's decision to lower the temperature in classroom buildings at certain times. Additionally, it provides practical reasons for why universities need to implement this measure. However, in the listening passage, the woman disagrees with this plan. Firstly, during winter, it is so cold that students need to stay indoors for studying, such as in libraries. However, since libraries close early, classroom buildings are a more comfortable and convenient option for students to study. Secondly, there are alternative solutions that universities can implement instead of merely keeping students out of the school buildings. For instance, schools could replace old windows or improve insulation in the buildings, allowing students to continue studying inside.

6.思维导图

• Reading passage

  • University's decision
  • Lower temperature
  • Practical reasons

• Listening passage

  • Woman's disagreement
    • Cold winter
      • Indoor studying
      • Library limitations
    • Alternative solutions
      • Replace old windows
      • Improve insulation

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，回答的语言流畅度和语速基本上是一致的，偶尔有停顿。为了提高表达能力，建议在练习时注意发音的准确性，尽量减少不必要的停顿。同时，可以多参加一些口语练习活动，提高自己的口头表达能力。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，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。建议在回答问题时尝试提供更多具体的例子和详细的解释，以便更好地支持自己的观点。同时，在组织内容时要注意逻辑性和条理性，使回答更加有说服力。

5.语言使用

原文：In the reading material, the schools are supposed to put control on the extravagant expense of the energy by lowering the temperature in class buildings. In the reading material, the university plans to control excessive energy expenses by lowering the temperature in classroom buildings.（将“the schools”改为“the university”，使语境更明确；将“put control on”改为“control”，使表达更自然；将“extravagant expense of the energy”改为“excessive energy expenses”，使表达更准确。）

However, the students disagree with the idea for four reasons. However, the woman disagrees with this plan for several reasons.（将“the students”改为“the woman”，使主体更明确；将“four reasons”改为“several reasons”，避免限定具体数量。）

The first reason is that there are no alternatives provided by schools for students to learn in freezing winter as a substitute for such class buildings because it is usually extremely cold in winter and other buildings like the libraries can rarely substantiate a few rooms for students to study. The first reason is that the university does not provide alternative spaces for students to study during freezing winter evenings, as other buildings like libraries have limited rooms available for group meetings.（将“schools”改为“university”，使语境更明确；简化句子结构，使表达更清晰。）

Another thing is that the drafty windows leak a lot of cold winds and as a result make the effort of saving energy helpless. Another reason is that the drafty windows let in cold air, making energy-saving efforts less effective.（简化句子结构，使表达更自然。）

So there must be other alternatives. Therefore, alternative solutions should be considered.（将“there must be”改为“should be considered”，使表达更准确。）

Revised Answer (140 words):

In the reading material, the university plans to control excessive energy expenses by lowering the temperature in classroom buildings. However, the woman disagrees with this plan for several reasons. The first reason is that the university does not provide alternative spaces for students to study during freezing winter evenings, as other buildings like libraries have limited rooms available for group meetings. Another reason is that the drafty windows let in cold air, making energy-saving efforts less effective. Therefore, alternative solutions should be considered. The woman suggests that the university could make basic improvements to the buildings, such as replacing old windows and improving insulation, which would make a significant difference in energy efficiency and still provide students with comfortable study spaces.

6.思维导图

• Reading Material

  • University Plan
    • Control excessive energy expenses
    • Lower temperature in classroom buildings

• Woman's Disagreement

  • Reason 1: Lack of alternative study spaces
    • Freezing winter evenings
    • Limited rooms in libraries for group meetings
  • Reason 2: Drafty windows and ineffective energy-saving efforts

• Alternative Solutions

  • Replace old windows
  • Improve insulation

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，这个回答的语音清晰，语速较为稳定，但偶尔会有停顿。建议在练习时注意保持连贯性和自然的语调，避免不必要的停顿。同时，注意发音的准确性，以免出现拼写错误。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，这个回答内容基本上是连贯和组织良好的，但在解释女士观点的原因时可以更加详细。例如，在提到更换窗户和提高建筑的保温效果时，可以进一步解释这些措施如何降低能源消耗并对学生产生积极影响。在练习时，请注意在回答中提供充足的支持或例子来增强观点。

5.语言使用

原文：Well, the article states that the university decided to lower the heating cost by lowering the temperature on weekends and weekdays after 5 p.m. where there is no classes. The article states that the university decided to lower heating costs by reducing the temperature on weekends and weekdays after 5 p.m. when there are no classes.（将"is"改为"are"，使语法更加准确。）

The university states that it will cause no negative impacts on students. The university claims that this will not have any negative effects on students.（将"states"改为"claims"，使表达更自然；将"impacts"改为"effects"，词汇更贴切。）

However, the woman is opposed to the opinion because she often used the classroom at evening for their study group because the library has few rooms. However, the woman disagrees with this plan as she frequently uses classrooms in the evenings for her study group since there are limited rooms in the library.（将"opposed to the opinion"改为"disagrees with this plan"，使表达更自然；调整句子结构，使语句更流畅。）

Now she has no place to go. Now, she has nowhere else to go.（将"no place"改为"nowhere else"，使表达更自然。）

And furthermore, the university should come up with other ways that is more energy efficient. Furthermore, the university should explore alternative methods that are more energy-efficient.（将"is"改为"are"，使语法更加准确；使用"explore alternative methods"替换"come up with other ways"，使表达更高级。）

For instance, they should replace the windows of the old teaching buildings because it is just not efficient. For example, they should replace the windows in the old teaching buildings because they are simply not efficient.（将"it"改为"they"，使语法更加准确；将"just not"改为"simply not"，使表达更自然。）

Revised Answer (140 words):

The article states that the university decided to lower heating costs by reducing the temperature on weekends and weekdays after 5 p.m. when there are no classes. The university claims that this will not have any negative effects on students. However, the woman disagrees with this plan as she frequently uses classrooms in the evenings for her study group since there are limited rooms in the library. Now, she has nowhere else to go. Furthermore, the university should explore alternative methods that are more energy-efficient. For example, they should replace the windows in the old teaching buildings because they are simply not efficient. By implementing these improvements, the university could significantly reduce energy consumption while still providing a comfortable study environment for students during evenings and weekends.

6.思维导图

• University's plan

  • Lower heating costs
  • Reduce temperature on weekends and weekdays after 5 p.m.

• Woman's disagreement

  • Uses classrooms in the evenings for study group
  • Limited rooms in the library

• Alternative methods

  • More energy-efficient
  • Replace windows in old teaching buildings

7.关键词