TOEFL TPO 10 Speaking Task 2 Sample: Briefly summarize the proposal in the student's letter. Then state the woman's opinion about the proposal and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

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Task Overview

Reading Passage

Student Art Display The university is currently considering possible locations on campus for displaying paintings and other artwork by students. I think the lobby at the entrance to the student center would be a great location. Since many students pass through the student center every day, artwork displayed in the lobby would be viewed by hundreds of people. Also, because the whole front of the building is made of glass windows, the lobby is filled with natural light. This makes it perfect for displaying artwork, which should have plenty of light to be seen and appreciated.

Question

Briefly summarize the proposal in the student's letter. Then state the woman's opinion about the proposal and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

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Evaluation Result

1.Sub Scores Delivery: 2 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 2

2.Estimated Scores

19. 3.Delivery

The speaker's delivery could be improved by focusing on clearer pronunciation and reducing pauses. Some words were difficult to understand, and there were a few instances of inappropriate pauses. To enhance the delivery, the speaker should practice speaking more fluidly and maintaining a consistent pace.

4.Topic Development The topic development was generally well-organized and coherent, with clear connections between ideas. The speaker successfully summarized the proposal in the student's letter and stated the woman's opinion about the proposal. However, there could be more emphasis on explaining the reasons behind the woman's opinion. To improve topic development, the speaker should provide more detailed explanations and examples to support their points.

5.Language Use

Original: The student's ~~lighter~~ letter (corrected "lighter" to "letter" for accurate vocabulary) plans to make the exhibition of the pictures in the interest of the student center. Firstly, the student's ~~lighter~~ letter (corrected "lighter" to "letter" for accurate vocabulary) thinks many students will pass through the student's center, and the art will be reviewed by more than 100 students. Secondly, the wall is made of glass, so it's filled with natural light, and the art will be good-looking. However, the woman doesn't like the idea. Firstly, she thinks the student's center gate is crowded with people, and the students will see people walking around, and the art can't get a look with lots of people moving. Secondly, she doesn't like the natural light, because if the weather is sunny, it looks too bright. If it's cloudy, it's too dark, so it's not a good choice to use the ~~lighter~~ light (corrected "lighter" to "light" for accurate vocabulary).

Revised (140 words): The student's letter proposes displaying artwork in the lobby of the student center for increased visibility and appreciation due to high foot traffic and natural light. However, the woman disagrees with this idea for two main reasons. First, she believes that the crowded nature of the student center would make it difficult for people to properly view and appreciate the artwork due to constant distractions from passersby. Second, she argues that natural light is not ideal for displaying art, as it can be too bright on sunny days and too dark on cloudy days. Instead, she suggests using controlled, consistent electric lighting, similar to what is found in art museums, to create the optimal viewing conditions for the artwork.

6.Mind Map


- Student's letter
  - Proposal
    - Art display in student center lobby
    - High foot traffic
    - Natural light
  - Woman's opinion
    - Disagreement
      - Crowded space
        - Difficult to view and appreciate art
      - Natural light issues
        - Too bright or too dark
        - Controlled electric lighting preferred

7.Key Words

Word	Phonetic Symbols	Parts of Speech	English Definition	English Translation	Sample Sentence
proposal	/prəˈpoʊzəl/	noun	A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion	A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion	The proposal to display artwork in the student center lobby has sparked a debate among students.
foot traffic	/fʊt ˈtræfɪk/	noun	The number of people walking through a particular area	The number of people walking through a particular area	High foot traffic in the student center could either attract more viewers or create distractions for those trying to appreciate the art.
distraction	/dɪˈstrækʃən/	noun	A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else	A thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else	The constant movement of people in the student center might serve as a distraction for those viewing the artwork.
controlled	/kənˈtroʊld/	adjective	Regulated, managed, or kept within limits	Regulated, managed, or kept within limits	Controlled electric lighting would provide a consistent and optimal viewing experience for the displayed art.
optimal	/ˈɒptɪməl/	adjective	Best or most favorable; optimum	Best or most favorable; optimum	The woman believes that an art museum setting with controlled lighting would create the optimal conditions for displaying student artwork.