TOEFL TPO -1 Speaking Task 1 Sample: Imagine you are looking for a new place to live near your university, you have two choices. The first place is a house which you would share with several other students. The second place is a small apartment which you would not have to share with others. Which would you choose? Explain why.

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Imagine you are looking for a new place to live near your university, you have two choices. The first place is a house which you would share with several other students. The second place is a small apartment which you would not have to share with others. Which would you choose? Explain why.

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1.子项得分 Delivery: 2 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 2

2.预估分数

19. 3.表达

从表达方面来看，发言者的语速较快，间歇较多。建议在发言时尽量保持语速的稳定，并减少不必要的停顿。此外，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，发言者对于选择小公寓的原因进行了较为充分的阐述，但可以进一步组织和完善。建议在回答问题时，先简要陈述自己的选择，然后逐一列举理由，并在每个理由后给出具体的例子或解释。这样可以使回答更加有条理和说服力。

5. 语言使用

Original:

going to choose the smaller apartments simply because I value my privacy more because I guess I've shared some apartments with some other roommates and it was a nightmare I mean sometimes I would be disturbed by them because my roommate would invite some friends or even boyfriend over it was always super disturbing and more than that I guess it's the shared housework that some roommates would never do so I was left doing some dishes or doing some cleaning of the apartments all on my own that was not fair

Revised:

I would choose the small apartment over the shared house, as I highly value my privacy. One reason for this preference is based on my previous experience of sharing an apartment with roommates, which turned out to be quite challenging. For instance, I was often disturbed by my roommate inviting friends or their significant other over, creating an uncomfortable environment for me.

Another reason for choosing the small apartment is the issue of shared housework. In my past experience, some roommates did not contribute to maintaining the cleanliness of the living space, leaving me to handle tasks such as washing dishes and cleaning the apartment on my own. This felt unfair and added unnecessary stress to my daily life.

I would choose the small apartment over the shared house, as I highly value my privacy (I revised this phrase to emphasize the importance of privacy in making this decision). One reason for this preference is based on my previous experience of sharing an apartment with roommates, which turned out to be quite challenging (I rephrased this sentence to make it sound more natural). For instance, I was often disturbed by my roommate inviting friends or their significant other over (I corrected "boyfriend" to "significant other" for inclusivity), creating an uncomfortable environment for me (I added this phrase to explain why it was disturbing).

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思维导图


- Preference or Opinion
  - Value privacy
  - Negative experiences with roommates

- Main Point
  - Choosing smaller apartments for privacy

- Supporting Examples
  - Disturbances from roommates' friends or partners
  - Unfair distribution of housework

- Conclusion
  - Smaller apartments provide a more peaceful and fair living environment

关键词

Word	Phonetic Symbols	Parts of Speech	English definitions	Simplified Chinese translations	Sample sentences
Privacy	/ˈpraɪvəsi/	Noun	The state of being free from public attention or unsolicited intrusion.	隐私	I value my privacy more, so I prefer living in a smaller apartment.
Roommate	/ˈruːmmeɪt/	Noun	A person who shares a room or apartment with another person.	室友	My roommate would invite friends over, which was disturbing.
Disturbance	/dɪˈstɜːrbəns/	Noun	The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition.	打扰	The disturbances from my roommate's guests made it difficult to focus on my work.
Housework	/ˈhaʊswɜːrk/	Noun	Regular work done in housekeeping, especially cleaning and tidying.	家务	The unfair distribution of housework led to conflicts between me and my roommate.
Unfair	/ʌnˈfɛr/	Adjective	Not based on or behaving according to the principles of equality and justice.	不公平	It was unfair that I had to do all the cleaning while my roommate did nothing.

补充示例
Sub-opinion: Smaller apartments are easier to maintain. Explanation: Less space means less cleaning and organizing. Supporting example: In a smaller apartment, I can clean the entire space in just an hour, giving me more time for other activities.
Sub-opinion: Smaller apartments are more cost-effective. Explanation: Lower rent and utility bills. Supporting example: By living in a smaller apartment, I can save money on rent and invest it in other important aspects of my life, like education or travel.
Sub-opinion: Smaller apartments encourage minimalism. Explanation: Limited space forces you to prioritize belongings. Supporting example: Living in a smaller apartment has helped me declutter my life and focus on the essentials.
Sub-opinion: Smaller apartments can be cozier. Explanation: Compact spaces can create a warm and inviting atmosphere. Supporting example: My small apartment feels like a cozy sanctuary where I can relax after a long day.
Sub-opinion: Smaller apartments promote independence. Explanation: Living alone helps develop self-reliance and decision-making skills. Supporting example: Since moving into my small apartment, I've learned how to manage my finances, cook for myself, and make important decisions without relying on others.