TOEFL TPO 39 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion about the proposal 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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Start a Ride-sharing Program Students who live off-campus often get to campus by car. I propose that the university create a student ride-sharing program, where students who live in the same area would form groups of four with each group driving to campus together in one car. The ride-sharing program would benefit students as well as the environment. For the students, they would save money by driving to campus in groups instead of separately. And since there would be fewer cars going and coming from campus, there would be a positive impact on the environment.Sincerely,Jim Sears

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The woman expresses her opinion about the proposal 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.Sub Scores

Delivery: 3
Topic Development: 3
Language Use: 3

2.Estimated Scores

Total Score: 23

3.Delivery The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some instances where the speaker could improve their pronunciation and reduce unnecessary pauses. To enhance the delivery, the speaker should practice speaking more naturally and focus on pronouncing words accurately.

4.Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. The speaker successfully summarizes the proposal and explains the woman's opinion on it. However, there is room for improvement in providing more specific details from the listening passage to strengthen the response. To improve topic development, the speaker should focus on incorporating more information from the listening passage to support their points.

6.Language Use

The reading proposed a change on campus, specifically that the university ~~must~~ should create a ride-sharing program. In one, the students that live nearby can come together in only one car to campus instead of each one coming in one car. This is because students can save money and because there will be a positive impact on the environment. The woman in the conversation strongly ~~support~~ supports that idea. She begins by saying that gas is up expensive and it will help a student. The gas prices is up and it's not only the gas, it's the mileage, it's the repairs. The more that you use the car, the more problem that it will have. Also, furthermore, she explains that less traffic means less pollution.

("must" changed to "should" for a more natural suggestion; "support" changed to "supports" for subject-verb agreement; "up" changed to "expensive" for clearer meaning.)

Revised Answer (140 words):

The reading proposed a change on campus, suggesting that the university should create a ride-sharing program. This program would allow students living nearby to travel together in one car instead of driving separately. The main benefits would be cost savings for students and a positive impact on the environment. The woman in the conversation strongly supports this idea. She explains that gas is expensive and participating in such a program would help students save money. Additionally, she mentions that reduced car usage would result in less wear and tear on vehicles, leading to fewer maintenance and repair costs. Furthermore, she believes that decreased traffic would lead to reduced pollution levels, contributing to a cleaner environment. Overall, the woman's opinion is based on the potential financial and environmental benefits of the proposed ride-sharing program.

7.Mind Map


- Ride-sharing program proposal
  - University should create
  - Benefits
    - Cost savings for students
      - Expensive gas
      - Reduced wear and tear on vehicles
    - Positive environmental impact
      - Decreased traffic
      - Reduced pollution levels

- Woman's opinion
  - Strongly supports the idea
  - Reasons
    - Financial benefits for students
    - Cleaner environment due to less pollution

8.Key Words

Word	Phonetic Symbols	Parts of Speech	English Definition	Sample Sentence
ride-sharing	/ˈraɪdˌʃɛrɪŋ/	adjective	A system where people share rides in a single vehicle, often to save money or fuel.	The university should implement a ride-sharing program to help students save money and reduce pollution.
cost savings	/kɒst ˈseɪvɪŋz/	noun	A reduction in expenses, usually as a result of efficiency improvements.	The cost savings from the ride-sharing program would benefit students by reducing their transportation expenses.
environmental impact	/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈɪmpækt/	noun	The effect of human activity on the natural environment.	The positive environmental impact of the ride-sharing program would include reduced pollution levels.
wear and tear	/wɛr ənd tɛr/	noun	Damage or deterioration resulting from ordinary use over time.	Participating in the ride-sharing program would reduce wear and tear on students' vehicles.
pollution	/pəˈluːʃən/	noun	The presence of harmful substances in the environment, usually as a result of human activities.	The woman believes that decreased traffic from the ride-sharing program would lead to reduced pollution levels.