TOEFL TPO 3 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion of the change that has been announced. State her opinion and explain her reasons for holding that opinion.

1.Sub Scores Delivery: 3.5 Topic Development: 3.5 Language Use: 3.5

2.Estimated Scores

27. 3.Delivery

The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there is room for improvement in terms of pronunciation and reducing unnecessary pauses. To enhance delivery, the speaker should practice speaking more naturally and focus on accurate pronunciation of words.

4.Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples from the listening passage. However, the speaker could further improve by providing more specific details from the conversation to strengthen their argument. Additionally, ensuring that all points are adequately explained and connected to the main opinion will enhance topic development.

5.Language Use

Original: The woman in the conversation expresses her disagreement with the university's plan to eliminate hot breakfast options next month. She believes that on cold mornings, students generally need warm food options like omelets and cereal. She also questions whether cold foods are inherently healthier than hot ones, arguing that it should be a decision factor. Furthermore, she contends that this change might not save money as intended. If students cannot find satisfying breakfast options on campus, they may seek alternatives off-campus, which would be more expensive. This additional expense would add up over time and negate any potential savings from eliminating breakfast choices in the campus. In conclusion, the woman strongly opposes the university's plan.

Corrected: The woman in the conversation expresses voices her disagreement with the university's plan to eliminate hot breakfast options next month. She believes that on cold mornings, students generally need warm food options like omelets omelettes and cereal. She also questions whether cold foods are inherently healthier than hot ones, arguing that it should be a decision factor this should not be the determining factor. Furthermore, she contends that this change might not save money as intended. If students cannot find satisfying breakfast options on campus, they may seek alternatives off-campus, which would be more expensive. This additional expense would add up over time and negate any potential savings from eliminating breakfast choices in the campus on campus. In conclusion, the woman strongly opposes the university's plan.

("voices" is a more advanced vocabulary choice; "omelettes" is the correct spelling; "this should not be the determining factor" provides a clearer and more natural-sounding statement; "on campus" is the correct preposition usage)

Revised (140 words): The woman in the conversation voices her disagreement with the university's plan to eliminate hot breakfast options next month. She asserts that on cold mornings, students generally require warm food options like omelettes and hot cereal. Additionally, she challenges the notion that cold foods are inherently healthier than hot ones, arguing that this should not be the determining factor. Furthermore, she contends that this change might not result in the intended cost savings. If students cannot find satisfying breakfast options on campus, they may resort to off-campus alternatives, which would be more expensive. This additional expense would accumulate over time and negate any potential savings from eliminating hot breakfast choices on campus. In conclusion, the woman strongly opposes the university's plan due to concerns about health benefits, cost savings, and student satisfaction.

6.Mind Map

• Disagreement

  • University's plan
  • Eliminate hot breakfast options

• Cold mornings

  • Need for warm food options
  • Omelettes, hot cereal

• Health benefits

  • Cold vs. hot foods
  • Determining factor

• Cost savings

  • Satisfying breakfast options on campus
  • Off-campus alternatives

• Conclusion

  • Strong opposition to the plan

7.Key Words