TOEFL TPO 15 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The man expresses his opinion about the proposal in the student's letter. Briefly summarize the proposal. Then state the man's opinion about the proposal and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

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University Should Pave Running Trails The university has about three miles of unpaved dirt running trails that pass through the forest near campus. I think these trails should be paved with cement. One reason for paving the trails would be to increase their safety. When it rains, the dirt turns to mud and becomes very slippery, so the runners who use them can slip and fall. Pavement would solve this problem. Also, paving would make the trails look nicer, which would encourage students to use them. Bumps in the trail would be smoothed out and weeds would be paved over, making the trail more attractive to runners.

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The man expresses his opinion about the proposal in the student's letter. Briefly summarize the proposal. Then state the man's opinion about the proposal and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

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1.子项得分

交付：3
主题发展：3.5
语言使用：3

2.预估分数

总分：26

3.表达回答中的发音和语速大致清晰，但仍有一些不太自然的停顿。建议在练习时注意保持连贯流畅的语速，尽量减少不必要的停顿。同时，可以多加练习发音，提高准确度。

4.话题发展回答内容基本上符合题目要求，能够概括提案内容并说明男生的观点及理由。但在组织结构上可以进一步优化，例如先明确表示男生反对这个提案，再分别陈述两个理由。此外，在论述理由时可以尝试使用更多连接词和过渡词汇，使表达更加连贯。

5.语言使用

Original: The letter says that the school should pave the trail to increase the safety and to look nicer in order to attract more people. The man is opposed to the proposal because first of all, it's actually very dangerous to run on a hard surface. It will cause injuries to your body. It's better to run on a soft surface. In addition to this, people love the way it is right now. It offers people an opportunity to get away from the ordinary buildings in the university. It makes people to feel like they're in nature. They don't have to renovate it.

Corrected: The letter suggests that the school should ~~pave~~ pave (改为：pave) the trail to increase safety and improve its appearance, thereby attracting more people. The man opposes this proposal primarily because running on a hard surface is actually quite dangerous and can cause injuries. He believes that running on a soft surface is preferable. Furthermore, he points out that people currently enjoy the trails as they are, as they provide an escape from the typical university buildings and create a sense of being in nature. Thus, there is no need for renovation.

Revised (140 words): The letter suggests that the university should pave the running trails to enhance safety and improve their appearance, which would attract more students. However, the man opposes this proposal for two main reasons. Firstly, he argues that running on a hard surface is actually quite dangerous and can lead to injuries, whereas running on a soft surface is better for one's body. Secondly, he highlights that people currently appreciate the trails' natural state, as it offers an escape from typical campus buildings and creates a sense of being immersed in nature. Therefore, he believes there is no need for renovation, as the trails already serve their purpose and are enjoyed by the users.

6.思维导图


- Letter's Proposal
  - Pave trails
  - Increase safety
  - Improve appearance

- Man's Opposition
  - Hard surface dangers
    - Injuries
    - Soft surface preference
  - Enjoyment of natural state
    - Escape from campus buildings
    - Sense of being in nature

- Conclusion
  - No need for renovation

7.关键词

Word	Phonetic Symbols	Parts of Speech	English definitions	Simplified Chinese translations	Sample sentences
Renovation	/ˌrɛnəˈveɪʃən/	Noun	The process of improving a structure	翻新，整修	The university should consider the students' opinions before undertaking any renovation projects.
Immersed	/ɪˈmɜrst/	Adjective	Deeply involved or absorbed in something	沉浸在…中的	I find myself completely immersed in nature when I run on the unpaved trails.
Enhance	/ɪnˈhæns/	Verb	To improve or increase the quality of	提高，增强	Enhancing the safety of the running trails will encourage more students to use them.
Deterrent	/dɪˈtɛrənt/	Noun	Something that discourages or prevents	威慑物，制止物	The potential injuries caused by running on hard surfaces can act as a deterrent for many students.
Preferable	/prɪˈfɛrəbl/	Adjective	More desirable or suitable	更可取的，更合适的	Running on a soft surface is preferable to avoid long-term damage to one's body.