TOEFL TPO -1 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion about the proposal described in the letter. Briefly summarize the proposal then state her opinion about the proposal and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
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Reading Passage
Ban Bikes in the Center of Campus Many students get around campus by riding bicyclearticular - the center ofwhich is great. However, I think that in one area in pacademic buildings arecampus between the academic buildings - riding bikes should be prohibited. The sidewalks connecting theing to their classes becausenarrow. When students ride their bikes on these sidewalks it's not very safe for other students who are walhat students follow the rule, anyone caught riding theirbikes in this area should bethere's very little room on them. In order to ensure tmade to pay a fine. Sincerely, Sam Carlton
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The woman expresses her opinion about the proposal described in the letter. Briefly summarize the proposal then state her opinion about the proposal and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
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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
在表达方面,发言者的语速不够流畅,有时会出现停顿。建议发言者在练习时注意语速的控制,尽量保持一致的速度,避免不必要的停顿。此外,发言者在发音方面也需要改进,以避免拼写错误。
4.话题发展 在话题发展方面,发言者的回答基本上是连贯和有组织的,能够明确地表达观点,并提供了一定的支持和例证。但是,在描述对话中女士的观点时,发言者错误地将“old man”作为对话中男士的代称。建议在总结对话内容时注意准确描述参与者。此外,在解释女士观点原因时,可以更详细地说明她提到的学生责任感以及资源浪费问题。
5.语言使用Original: The letter said universities should ban bikes in the center of their campus, because firstly the sidewalks connecting the academic buildings have been narrowed, so it is not so safe for students to work there because there is a little room, and in order to fill the room for students, students who ride their bikes have to pay a fine. In the conversation, the old man disagreed with the opinion, because firstly, he thinks students can work there anyway, and they are able to go through it without any problems, they also have some responsibilities, so they don't need the room. Secondly, he thinks campus security has to stand all the time, it is a waste of campus resources and a waste of campus security time, so it is not a good idea.
Corrected: The letter said universities should ban bikes in the center of their campus, because firstlyfirst, the sidewalks connecting the academic buildings have been narrowednarrow, so it is not so safe for students to workwalk there because there is a littlelittle room(删除“a”,使语句更自然). In order to fillcreate room for students, those who ride their bikes should pay a fine. In the conversation, the old manman disagreed with the opinion, because firstly, first, he thinks students can workwalk there anyway, and they are able to go through it without any problems(改为“walk”,与原文保持一致). They also have some responsibilities, so they don't need the room. Secondly, he thinks campus security has to stand all the time, which is a waste of campus resources and campus security's time(添加逗号,使语句更流畅), so it is not a good idea.
Revised (140 words): The letter proposed that universities should ban bikes in the center of their campus. The main reason was that the narrow sidewalks connecting academic buildings make it unsafe for students to walk due to limited space. To enforce this rule, students who ride their bikes should pay a fine. However, in the conversation, the man disagreed with this proposal. He argued that most students can walk in that area without any issues and are responsible enough to navigate safely. Therefore, additional space is unnecessary. Furthermore, he pointed out that having campus security monitor this area constantly would be a waste of resources and their time. Thus, he concluded that implementing such a rule would not be a good idea.
6.思维导图
- Proposal
- Ban bikes in the center of campus
- Narrow sidewalks
- Unsafe for students to walk
- Enforce rule with fines
- Conversation
- Man's disagreement
- Students can walk safely anyway
- Responsible behavior
- Unnecessary additional space
- Campus security monitoring is a waste of resources and time
- Conclusion: Not a good idea
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| proposal | /prəˈpoʊzəl/ | noun | A plan or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion. | 提议 | The proposal to ban bikes on campus has sparked a debate among students. |
| enforce | /ɪnˈfɔrs/ | verb | To make people obey a rule or law. | 实施,执行 | Strict measures should be taken to enforce the no-smoking policy in public areas. |
| navigate | /ˈnævɪˌɡeɪt/ | verb | To find one's way or move through a place or situation. | 导航,通过 | Students should learn how to navigate through difficult situations with patience and understanding. |
| monitor | /ˈmɒnɪtər/ | verb | To watch and check a situation carefully for a period of time. | 监控,监测 | The school should monitor students' progress and provide support when needed. |
| responsibility | /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti/ | noun | The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone. | 责任 | It is our responsibility to protect the environment and promote sustainable development. |
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