TOEFL TPO -1 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The man expresses his opinion of the new requirement. Briefly describe the requirement, Then state his opinion and explain his reasons for holding that opinion.
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Task Overview
Reading Passage
New Requirement for Theater Studies Majors Starting this fall, the theater studies department wil add a new requirement for all students majoring in theater studies. In addition to their reading and writing assignments, theater studies majors will be expected to make trips off campus to attend three theatrical performances each semester at the city's theaters. "The reason we've added this requirement is that we feel that seeing professionally produced plays is necessary to fully understanding the art of drama," the head of the theater department said, in order to fund these trips, all theater studies majors will be required to pay a fee of $35 each semester.
Question
The man expresses his opinion of the new requirement. Briefly describe the requirement, Then state his opinion and explain his reasons 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
回答中的发音大部分清晰,但在某些地方存在不太自然的停顿。建议练习更流畅、连贯的发音和语速,并尽量减少不必要的停顿。注意在关键词和短语之间保持适当的语调变化,以增强表达效果。
4.话题发展 回答内容基本上符合题目要求,但在组织结构和论述方面还有待加强。建议在描述新要求时更加简洁明了,并在陈述男生观点时更加详细地解释其理由。同时,注意在回答中使用恰当的连接词,使得观点之间的联系更加紧密。
5.语言使用原文:The department announced that the new requirement for theater students major is to help them to work in the theater because students can make trips off campus and seeing professional theater is better for students for studying drama. The department announced a new requirement for theater studies majors, which aims to enhance their understanding of drama by attending professional theater performances off-campus.(将原句中的表述进行了简化和重组,使其更加简洁明了。)
In the listening, the men totally agree with this. In the listening, the man completely agrees with this.(将“men”改为“man”,使其与题目中的描述一致。)
First, he thinks that it's important for students to go to the theater because the play needs to be seen and heard, not just on pages. First, he believes that attending theater performances is crucial as plays should be seen and heard, not just read on pages.(对原句进行了改写,使其更加通顺自然。)
And the actors come from life. Additionally, he mentions that actors bring characters to life on stage.(对原句进行了改写,使其更加通顺自然。)
And in addition, he thinks that a ticket is easier cost to learn a lot so students can afford it. you Moreover, he considers the ticket cost reasonable as it provides valuable learning experiences for students at an affordable price.(对原句进行了改写,使其更加通顺自然。)
修订版(140词):
The department announced a new requirement for theater studies majors, which aims to enhance their understanding of drama by attending professional theater performances off-campus. In the listening, the man completely agrees with this. First, he believes that attending theater performances is crucial as plays should be seen and heard, not just read on pages. Additionally, he mentions that actors bring characters to life on stage. Moreover, he considers the ticket cost reasonable as it provides valuable learning experiences for students at an affordable price.
6.思维导图
- New Requirement
- Theater studies majors
- Attend professional theater performances
- Off-campus
- Man's Opinion
- Completely agrees
- Reasons:
- Plays should be seen and heard
- Actors bring characters to life on stage
- Ticket cost reasonable and affordable
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| requirement | /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/ | noun | something that is needed or demanded | 要求,需求 | The new requirement for theater studies majors is to attend professional theater performances. |
| crucial | /ˈkruːʃəl/ | adjective | extremely important or necessary | 至关重要的 | Attending theater performances is crucial for understanding the art of drama. |
| enhance | /ɪnˈhæns/ | verb | to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something | 提高,增强 | The new requirement aims to enhance students' understanding of drama. |
| affordable | /əˈfɔːrdəbl/ | adjective | inexpensive; reasonably priced | 负担得起的,价格合理的 | The ticket cost is affordable for students, providing valuable learning experiences. |
| off-campus | /ˌɒfˈkæmpəs/ | adjective, adverb | not located within the grounds of a college or university | 校园外的 | Students are required to attend theater performances off-campus as part of their major. |
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