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TOEFL TPO 4 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The computer department is considering a scheduling change. Explain the man's opinion of the change and the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

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Task Overview

Reading Passage

Evening Computer Classes May Be Added  The computer department is considering offering evening classes in the fall. The proposal to add the classes is a response to student complaints that daytime computer classes have become increasingly overcrowded and there are no longer enough computers available. The department has decided that despite some added expense, the most cost-effective way of addressing this problem is by adding computer classes in the evening. It is hoped that this change will decrease the number of students enrolled in day classes and thus guarantee individual access to computers for all students in computer classes. 

Question

The computer department is considering a scheduling change. Explain the man's opinion of the change and the reasons he gives for holding that opinion. 

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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,整体上说得比较清楚,但有时候语速稍快,导致一些词汇发音不准确。建议在练习时注意控制语速,保持稳定的节奏,并尝试减少不必要的停顿。同时,多加练习发音,提高准确度。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看,回答内容基本上涵盖了男生的观点和理由。但在组织结构上可以更加清晰。建议在回答时先简要总结男生的观点,然后逐一阐述他提出的理由,并在每个理由之间保持连贯性。此外,在举例子时可以尝试更具体地描述,以增强说服力。

5.语言使用

原文:The computer department is scheduling a change that they will add more classes in the evening. The computer department is considering a change to add more evening classes. (改为更自然的表达方式) The mayor The man (更正为正确的主语) totally disagrees with this idea. He thinks that most of the students' affairs have other things at night and it is difficult for them to spend more time attending classes at the evening. Second, Furthermore, (使用更恰当的过渡词) he thinks that it is more expensive to have a teacher work at the academic and he thinks that it is cheaper to buy a computer in the classroom and the classroom is big enough to accommodate more computers.

修订版(140词):

The computer department is considering a change to add more evening classes. The man, however, strongly disagrees with this idea. He believes that most students already have various commitments at night, such as jobs, family responsibilities, and extracurricular activities, making it difficult for them to attend additional evening classes. Furthermore, he argues that the proposed solution would be more expensive due to the costs associated with hiring additional teachers and keeping the academic building open later. Instead, he suggests that purchasing more computers for the classrooms would be a more cost-effective solution, as computer prices have significantly decreased in recent years. Moreover, he points out that there is ample space in the computer department classrooms to accommodate additional computers, which would help alleviate overcrowding issues during daytime classes.

6.思维导图


- Computer department
  - Considering a change
    - Add more evening classes

- The man's opinion
  - Disagrees with the idea
    - Reasons
      - Students' commitments at night
      - More expensive solution
        - Hiring additional teachers
        - Keeping academic building open later
      - Alternative solution
        - Purchasing more computers
          - Lower prices in recent years
          - Ample space in classrooms

7.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish definitionsSimplified Chinese translationsSample sentences
overcrowded/ˌoʊvərˈkraʊdɪd/adjectivecontaining too many people or things过于拥挤的The computer classes are overcrowded, making it difficult for students to have individual access.
commitment/kəˈmɪtmənt/nouna promise to do something or to behave in a particular way承诺,责任Many students have commitments at night, such as jobs and family responsibilities.
cost-effective/kɔst ɪˈfɛktɪv/adjectiveproducing good results without costing a lot of money性价比高的Purchasing more computers is a cost-effective solution to address the overcrowding issue.
accommodate/əˈkɒmədeɪt/verbto provide enough space for somebody/something容纳,提供空间The computer department classrooms can accommodate more computers due to their ample space.
extracurricular/ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjələr/adjectiveconnected with activities that are not part of the usual course of work or studies课外的Students often have extracurricular activities at night, making it difficult to attend evening classes.

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