TOEFL TPO -1 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion about the plan described in thearticle. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state her opinion about theplan and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

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Task Overview

Reading Passage

Library to Make Private Study Booths Available to Grad Students Beginning next semester, graduate students who study in the university library will be ableto reserve private study booths on a semester-by-semester basis. Each booth will befurnished with a desk, a chair, and a bookshelf, and will have a door that can be locked whenthe booth is not in use so that students will be able to securely store books and othermaterials. The booths will be located on the top floor of the library, where strict noiseregulations will be in effect.

Question

The woman expresses her opinion about the plan described in thearticle. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state her opinion about theplan and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

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Evaluation Result

1.子项得分

交付（Delivery）：3
主题发展（Topic Development）：3.5
语言使用（Language Use）：3

2.预估分数

总分：25

3.表达回答中的发音和语速基本清晰，但在某些地方存在不必要的停顿。建议练习更连贯的发音和自然的语调，以便在实际考试中更好地表达观点。

4.话题发展回答内容基本上符合题目要求，能够简要概括计划，并阐述女士对计划的看法及原因。但在组织结构上还有改进空间，可以尝试使用更清晰的逻辑连接词来组织句子。同时，在解释女士观点时，可以提供更具体的例子或细节来支持观点。

5.语言使用

原文：~~According to the announcement, the university has decided to allow students to reserve a private study booth.~~ Based on the announcement, the university plans to let students reserve private study booths. (修改了句子结构，使表达更自然) ~~This is because students can store books without using and provide them with a quiet environment.~~ This will enable students to securely store their books and offer them a quiet study environment. (修改了句子结构和词汇，使表达更清晰) The woman supposes, firstly, she points out that for the graduate students, they don't need to carry their books between home and libraries by doing that, and they can keep many books for their people. The woman believes that this plan benefits graduate students as they no longer need to carry heavy books between home and the library, allowing them to store numerous books in their booths. (修改了句子结构和词汇，使表达更自然) Moreover, she argues that they want to get a quiet environment and no distraction. Because just like other undergraduate students, they don't need to discuss and talk with others, they need to concentrate their papers more. Furthermore, she emphasizes the importance of a quiet and distraction-free environment for graduate students who require more focus on their research papers rather than engaging in discussions like undergraduates. (修改了句子结构和词汇，使表达更自然和连贯)

Revised Answer (140 words):

Based on the announcement, the university plans to let students reserve private study booths. This will enable students to securely store their books and offer them a quiet study environment. The woman believes that this plan benefits graduate students as they no longer need to carry heavy books between home and the library, allowing them to store numerous books in their booths. Furthermore, she emphasizes the importance of a quiet and distraction-free environment for graduate students who require more focus on their research papers rather than engaging in discussions like undergraduates.

6.思维导图

Announcement
- University plans
  - Reserve private study booths
Benefits
- Securely store books
- Quiet study environment
Woman's opinion
- Graduate students
  - No need to carry heavy books
  - Store numerous books in booths
- Quiet and distraction-free environment
  - Focus on research papers
  - Less discussion like undergraduates

7.关键词

Word	Phonetic Symbols	Parts of Speech	English definitions	Simplified Chinese translations	Sample sentences
Reserve	/rɪˈzɜrv/	Verb	To arrange to have something	预订	I believe reserving private study booths will greatly benefit graduate students' research progress.
Distraction	/dɪˈstrækʃən/	Noun	Something that takes your attention	分心的事物	A quiet and distraction-free environment is crucial for graduate students to concentrate on their work.
Undergraduate	/ˌʌndərˈɡrædʒuət/	Noun	A university student	本科生	Unlike undergraduates, who often engage in discussions, graduate students require more focused study time.
Concentrate	/ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/	Verb	To focus one's attention or efforts	集中注意力	Graduate students need to concentrate on their research papers without being disturbed by others.
Booth	/buθ/	Noun	A small, temporary structure	小房间，展位	The private study booths provide a secure space for students to store their books and materials.