TOEFL TPO -1 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The man expresses his opinion about the plan described in the article. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state his opinion about the plan and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
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Classes to Begin Later The university has announced that, beginning next year, the first classes of the day will start an hour later, at 9 A. M. instead of 8 A.M. The change comes in response to the frequent complaints of professors that students are too sleepy to concentrate and to participate in class discussions in early morning classes. The university hopes that the extra hour will help students come to class better rested and more ready to learn. The change will also provide professors with more time at the beginning of the working day to prepare for their classes.
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The man expresses his opinion about the plan described in the article. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state his opinion about the plan and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
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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,整体上说得还算清楚,但有些地方需要改进。例如,可以适当减少不必要的停顿,保持语速的一致性。此外,注意发音的准确性,以避免拼写错误。
4.话题发展 从话题发展的角度来看,回答基本上是连贯和有组织的。但是,在解释男子对计划的观点时,可以更详细地说明他的理由。例如,在谈到学生晚睡的习惯时,可以提供更多具体的例子。同时,在描述教授通勤时间问题时,也可以进一步阐述。总之,通过提供更多支持和例证来丰富回答内容。
5.语言使用Original: In the letter, a university announced that the first classes in the future will start an hour later. The extra hour can give the students a better rest and make them more ready to learn. With the change, the professor will also have more time to prepare for the classes. In a conversation, the man disagrees with that. First, because he thinks that if students know they have more time, they will stay up late, like doing their assignments or hanging out with their friends. This bad sleep habit will not be changed. Second, he thinks that it will take long time to drive at that time because the traffic is worse. Most people get out that time.
Corrected: In the letterarticle, a university announced that the first classes in the futurestarting from next year, first classes of the day will start an hour later. The extra hour canis expected to give students better rest and make them more ready to learn. With this change, the professorprofessors will also have more time to prepare for their classes. In a conversation, the man disagrees with thatthis plan. First, because he thinks that if students know they have more time, they will stay up late(为了使句子更自然,可以添加逗号), like doing their assignments or hanging out with friends(添加逗号). This bad sleep habit will not change. Second, he thinks that it will take long timelonger to drive at that time because the traffic is worse. Most people get outcommute at that time.
(原文中的“letter”应改为“article”,以与题目保持一致。此外,对于上课时间的描述应更具体。还需要注意一些语法问题,如使用正确的时态和名词复数形式。在描述男子的观点时,可以使用更自然的连接词。最后,注意使用更准确的词汇来表达意思。)
Revised Answer (140 words):
In the article, a university announced that starting from next year, first classes of the day will start an hour later. The extra hour is expected to give students better rest and make them more ready to learn. With this change, professors will also have more time to prepare for their classes. In a conversation, the man disagrees with this plan for two reasons. First, he thinks that if students know they have more time, they will stay up late, engaging in activities such as doing their assignments or hanging out with friends. Consequently, their bad sleep habits will not change. Second, he believes that it will take longer to drive at that time due to worse traffic conditions since most people commute at that hour.
6.思维导图
- University announcement
- First classes start an hour later
- Expected benefits
- Better rest for students
- More preparation time for professors
- Man's disagreement
- Students' sleep habits
- Staying up late
- Assignments and socializing
- Traffic issues
- Longer commute for professors
- Worse traffic conditions during peak hours
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| announcement | /əˈnaʊnsmənt/ | noun | a public statement about something new | 公告,声明 | The university's announcement about the new class schedule sparked a debate among students. |
| sleep habits | /sliːp ˈhæbɪts/ | noun | regular patterns of sleeping | 睡眠习惯 | Poor sleep habits can negatively affect a student's academic performance. |
| commute | /kəˈmjuːt/ | verb/noun | to travel regularly between home and work | 通勤 | Many professors have to commute long distances to reach the university. |
| peak hours | /piːk ˈaʊərz/ | noun | the busiest times of day | 高峰时段 | Traffic is usually worse during peak hours, making it difficult for people to arrive on time. |
| socializing | /ˈsoʊʃəlaɪzɪŋ/ | gerund/noun | the act of spending time with other people | 社交活动 | College students often stay up late socializing with friends, which can affect their sleep patterns. |
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