TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion about the plan described in the e- mail. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state her opinion about the plan and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
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Reading Passage
Subject: Geology Field Trip Change Dear class, Our annual Intro to Geology field trip usually involves going to a nearby national park to identify various types of rocks common to this area. This year, however, we will go to the city’s new natural history museum instead. I think the museum will be a more valuable educational experience, since it will give us a chance to see many more kinds of rocks than we would see in the nature preserve. Also, the recent hot weather would make the hike through the nature reserve difficult, so the museum is a more pleasant alternative. Looking forward to our field trip! Sincerely, Professor Sheridan
Question
The woman expresses her opinion about the plan described in the e- mail. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state her opinion about the plan and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
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1.子项得分
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Delivery: 3
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Topic Development: 3
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Language Use: 3
2.预估分数
- 23
3.表达 总体来说,发言者的表达清晰,语速适中,但在某些地方存在不必要的停顿。建议发言者注意在适当的地方停顿,以提高语言流畅度。此外,发言者需要注意正确发音以避免拼写错误。
4.话题发展 发言者对于计划的总结和女士对计划的看法进行了阐述,但在组织结构和连接思路方面还有待提高。建议发言者在陈述观点时更加有条理,并在论述中加入更多支持或例证来增强说服力。
5.语言使用Original: Well, the professor thinks that the geology field trip should be changed. The professor suggests changing the geology field trip. (建议使用更简洁的表达方式)
Original: First of all, they will go to the city's new natural history museum instead. Firstly, they will visit the city's new natural history museum instead. (使用“Firstly”使句子更自然)
Original: Besides, the recent hot weather would make the hike through the natural reserve difficult. Additionally, the recent hot weather would make hiking through the nature reserve challenging. (使用“Additionally”和“challenging”使句子更自然)
Original: In the conversation, the woman doesn't like the idea. In the conversation, the woman disagrees with the plan. (使用“disagrees with”使句子更自然)
Original: I mean, she wants to identify the rock themselves, not just in the textbooks. She prefers identifying rocks in person rather than just studying them in textbooks. (使用更自然的表达方式)
Original: She wants to know the settings of the context. She wants to understand their natural context and setting. (使用更自然的表达方式)
Original: Besides, she also says that she wants to spend more time outdoors, not just inside. Furthermore, she mentions wanting to spend more time outdoors instead of always being indoors. (使用“Furthermore”和更自然的表达方式)
Original: She always stays in the dorm room. She often stays in her dorm room. (使用“often”使句子更自然)
Original: She wants to go outside to get fresh air. She desires to go outside for fresh air and exercise. (使用更自然的表达方式)
Original: Therefore, the woman doesn't like the idea. Hence, the woman is not in favor of the plan. (使用“Hence”和“not in favor of”使句子更自然)
Revised Answer (140 words): The professor suggests changing the geology field trip. Firstly, they will visit the city's new natural history museum instead. Additionally, the recent hot weather would make hiking through the nature reserve challenging. In the conversation, the woman disagrees with the plan. She prefers identifying rocks in person rather than just studying them in textbooks. She wants to understand their natural context and setting. Furthermore, she mentions wanting to spend more time outdoors instead of always being indoors. She often stays in her dorm room. She desires to go outside for fresh air and exercise. Hence, the woman is not in favor of the plan.
6.思维导图
- Professor's Plan
- Change geology field trip
- Visit natural history museum
- Hot weather challenge
- Woman's Opinion
- Disagrees with plan
- Identifying rocks in person
- Natural context and setting
- More time outdoors
- Fresh air and exercise
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenging | /ˈʧælɪnʤɪŋ/ | Adjective | Difficult in a way that tests your ability | 具有挑战性的 | The hot weather makes hiking through the nature reserve a challenging experience. |
| Context | /ˈkɒntekst/ | Noun | The situation or background | 背景,环境 | Understanding the natural context of rocks is essential for geology students. |
| Disagree | /ˌdɪsəˈgri:/ | Verb | To have a different opinion | 不同意 | I disagree with the plan to change the geology field trip to a museum visit. |
| In favor of | /ɪn ˈfeɪvər ʌv/ | Preposition | Supporting or approving something | 支持,赞成 | The woman is not in favor of the plan because she prefers outdoor activities. |
| Natural setting | /ˈnæʧrəl ˈsetɪŋ/ | Noun | The environment where something occurs | 自然环境 | Observing rocks in their natural setting provides a better understanding of their formation processes. |
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