TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Sample: We'll read a short passage about a campus situation, and then listen to a talk on the same topic. You will then answer a question using information from both reading passage and the Top. After the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak. Listen to two students discussing the article.
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Task Overview
Reading Passage
Car Rental Program on Campus The university recently announced that it has made an arrangement with a local car rental company to offer rental cars to students at a discounted rate. Students can rent the cars, which will be available on campus, for short-term use to drive to places off campus. According to the dean of students, the rental cars are expected to make it easier for students to travel to town to do errands and go shopping. Also, she said that many students cannot afford to own their own car, so this new program will give them access to cars without the expense of owning one
Question
We'll read a short passage about a campus situation, and then listen to a talk on the same topic. You will then answer a question using information from both reading passage and the Top. After the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak. Listen to two students discussing the article.
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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,这个回答的发音大部分清晰,语速适中,但偶尔有些停顿不太自然。建议在练习时注意提高语言的流利度,尽量减少不必要的停顿。同时,注意发音的准确性,以避免拼写错误。
4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看,回答内容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。但在某些地方可以进一步完善,例如在提到学生乘坐公交车去市区需要花费很长时间时,可以更详细地说明这对学生的影响。此外,在论述学生无法承担购车成本时,可以提供更多具体的例子来支持观点。总体来说,在练习时要注意加强观点之间的联系,并尽量提供充足的支持或例证。
5.语言使用Original Answer: In the passage, the school announces that they have collaborated with a local renting company to offer renting cars for the students. In the passage, the university announces that they have partnered with a local car rental company to offer rental cars to students.(将"school"改为"university","renting company"改为"car rental company",以更准确地描述文章中的信息。同时,调整句子结构使其更自然。)
First of all, it is easier for the students to travel to town and go shopping there. Firstly, this program makes it more convenient for students to travel to town and go shopping.(使用"Firstly"代替"First of all",并调整句子结构使其更自然。)
Besides, since the students couldn't afford one car, it will give them access to cars. Moreover, since many students cannot afford their own car, this program provides them with access to vehicles.(使用"Moreover"代替"Besides",并调整句子结构使其更自然。)
In the conversation, the woman totally agrees with his plan. In the conversation, the woman completely agrees with this program.(将"his plan"改为"this program",以更准确地描述对话中的内容。)
First of all, she thinks that it will take at least two hours for the students to go to the town by bus, which is quite a part of their days. Firstly, she believes that it will take students at least two hours to travel to town by bus, which consumes a significant portion of their day.(调整句子结构使其更自然。)
And if they want to go to much shops, the time will be longer. Furthermore, if they want to visit multiple shops, the time spent will be even longer.(调整句子结构使其更自然。)
So it's an easier choice to drive to town. Therefore, driving to town is a more convenient option.(调整句子结构使其更自然。)
In addition, she thinks that the students couldn't manage a car, which means it's expensive for the students to add gas and solve car problems. In addition, she believes that owning a car is unmanageable for students due to expenses such as gas and car maintenance.(调整句子结构使其更自然。)
As a result, it's an easier solution for lots of students. As a result, this program offers an easier solution for many students.(调整句子结构使其更自然。)
Revised Answer (140 words):
In the passage, the university announces that they have partnered with a local car rental company to offer rental cars to students. Firstly, this program makes it more convenient for students to travel to town and go shopping. Moreover, since many students cannot afford their own car, this program provides them with access to vehicles. In the conversation, the woman completely agrees with this program. Firstly, she believes that it will take students at least two hours to travel to town by bus, which consumes a significant portion of their day. Furthermore, if they want to visit multiple shops, the time spent will be even longer. Therefore, driving to town is a more convenient option. In addition, she believes that owning a car is unmanageable for students due to expenses such as gas and car maintenance. As a result, this program offers an easier solution for many students.
6.思维导图
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University partnership
- Local car rental company
- Rental cars for students
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Benefits
- Convenience
- Travel to town
- Shopping
- Affordability
- Access to vehicles without ownership
- Convenience
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Conversation agreement
- Bus travel time-consuming
- Multiple shops visit takes longer
- Driving more convenient option
- Car ownership unmanageable for students
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partnership | /ˈpɑːrtnərʃɪp/ | Noun | A cooperative relationship between entities. | 合作关系 | The university's partnership with the car rental company benefits many students who lack transportation. |
| Convenience | /kənˈviːniəns/ | Noun | The state of being easy to use or access. | 方便 | The convenience of having rental cars on campus saves students time and effort when running errands. |
| Affordability | /əˌfɔːrdəˈbɪlɪti/ | Noun | The quality of being affordable or cheap. | 负担得起的,价格合适的 | Affordability is a key factor for students when considering transportation options. |
| Unmanageable | /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbl/ | Adjective | Difficult or impossible to control or manage. | 难以处理的,难以控制的 | Car ownership can be unmanageable for students due to the costs of maintenance and gas. |
| Solution | /səˈluːʃən/ | Noun | A means of solving a problem or issue. | 解决方案 | The car rental program offers an effective solution for students who need transportation but cannot afford their own vehicle. |
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