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TOEFL TPO 63 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The man expresses his opinion about the plan described in the article. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state his opinion about the plan and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

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Task Overview

Reading Passage

New Degree NavigatorWeb Site Students must complete certain courses in their fields of study in order to meet the requirements for graduation. Currently, students meet with academic advisors to discuss these requirements. Soon, though, students will be able to use a new degree navigator Web site to keep track of their requirements The Web site will make it easier for students to monitor which courses they have already completed and which ones they still need to take before graduating, so they can plan their schedules accordingly Also, the Web site will help reduce the workload for academic advisors, who will not need to meet with students as often.

Question

The man expresses his opinion about the plan described in the article. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state his opinion about the plan and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.

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User Sample #1

Score
26

Evaluation Result

1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 4 Language Use: 3

2.预估分数 Estimated Score: 26

3.表达 总体来说,表达清晰流畅,但有些地方可以改进。例如,可以适当减少停顿,使语速更加稳定。此外,注意发音的准确性,以避免拼写错误。建议多加练习,提高口语表达能力。

4.话题发展 The topic development is well-done in the response. The speaker provides a coherent and well-organized response, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. The man's opinion is clearly stated, and the reasons he gives for holding that opinion are well-explained with relevant examples. To improve further, consider adding more details or examples to support the points made, but overall, the topic development is strong in this response.

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The university is going to make a new degree navigator website, The university plans to create a new degree navigator website, (将going to改为plans to,使表达更自然) because it is easier for students to monitor their courses they have completed and courses they still need to complete before graduation. Besides, it can reduce the workload of the academic advisors. In the conversation, the man really liked this idea. First off, he said that students now have different classes they need to take before graduation and it is very hard for them to stay organized. For example, a friend of him once missed a course and he had to take another course during summer break and his graduation was delayed for months. Besides, he also said that the advisors are all professors and they have a lot of other work to do. So, by doing this plan, the professors can have more time to talk about serious issues with students, such as switching majors and doing internships. Because of these two reasons, the man really likes this idea.

Revised Answer (140 words): The university plans to create a new degree navigator website, as it simplifies the process for students to monitor their completed courses and those still required before graduation. Additionally, it reduces the workload of academic advisors. In the conversation, the man expresses his enthusiasm for this plan. Firstly, he mentions that students currently struggle with organizing their required classes before graduation. He provides an example of his friend who missed a course, had to take another during summer break, and experienced a delayed graduation. Furthermore, he states that advisors are also professors with numerous responsibilities; thus, implementing this plan allows them more time to discuss serious issues with students such as changing majors or pursuing internships. Due to these reasons, the man strongly supports the idea.

6.思维导图


- Degree Navigator Website
  - Simplifies monitoring courses
  - Reduces academic advisors' workload

- Man's Opinion
  - Enthusiasm for the plan
  - Reasons:
    - Struggle with organizing required classes
      - Example: friend's delayed graduation
    - Advisors are also professors
      - More time for serious issues (changing majors, internships)

7.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish definitionsSimplified Chinese translationsSample sentences
Enthusiasm/ɪnˈθuːziæzəm/NounIntense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval热情,热忱The man showed great enthusiasm for the new degree navigator website as it simplifies course tracking.
Implement/ˈɪmplɪment/VerbPut (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect实施,执行Implementing this plan allows professors more time to discuss serious issues with students.
Organize/ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/VerbArrange systematically; order组织,安排Students currently struggle with organizing their required classes before graduation.
Responsibility/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/NounThe state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.责任,义务Advisors are also professors with numerous responsibilities.
Pursue/pərˈsuː/VerbFollow or engage in (an activity or course of action)追求,从事The new website allows advisors more time to help students pursue internships.
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User Sample #2

Score
26

Evaluation Result

1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3.5 Language Use: 3

2.预估分数 Estimated Score: 26

3.表达 在表达方面,你的发音大部分清晰,但有时会出现一些不必要的停顿。为了提高流利度,请尝试在练习时保持一致的语速并减少停顿。此外,注意发音准确性以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 Your response is generally coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. However, you could improve by providing more specific details from the listening passage to strengthen your argument. Additionally, try to make smoother transitions between points to enhance the overall flow of your response.

5.语言使用

Original Answer: About the plan described in the article, the man thinks it will be really helpful for students. Regarding the plan mentioned in the article, the man believes it will be extremely beneficial for students. (将really helpful改为extremely beneficial,使表达更自然且词汇更高级。) First, students all have so many classes to take, and the website can help them organize their schedules. Firstly, students have numerous courses to complete, and the website can assist them in organizing their schedules. (将all have so many改为have numerous,使表达更简洁且词汇更高级。) Second, the website can help students to record what classes they have to take to graduate. Secondly, the website can aid students in tracking the required courses for graduation. (简化句子结构,使表达更自然。) He mentioned one of his friends whose graduation has been delayed because he didn't take a certain class. He mentioned a friend whose graduation was postponed due to missing a required course. (调整句子结构,使表达更自然。) Third, about the advisor, it's also a good thing. Thirdly, regarding advisors, it is also advantageous. (将it's also a good thing改为it is also advantageous,使表达更自然且词汇更高级。) The advisors, often our professors, have so much work to do, and if the website can save their time, they could spend more time on the more serious things with students, like switching majors and internships. Advisors, who are often professors, have a significant workload; if the website can save their time, they could allocate more time to address pressing issues with students, such as changing majors and pursuing internships. (调整句子结构,使表达更自然且词汇更高级。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

Regarding the plan mentioned in the article, the man believes it will be extremely beneficial for students. Firstly, students have numerous courses to complete, and the website can assist them in organizing their schedules. Secondly, the website can aid students in tracking the required courses for graduation. He mentioned a friend whose graduation was postponed due to missing a required course. Thirdly, regarding advisors, it is also advantageous. Advisors, who are often professors, have a significant workload; if the website can save their time, they could allocate more time to address pressing issues with students, such as changing majors and pursuing internships.

6.思维导图


- Plan in the article
  - Man's opinion: extremely beneficial

- Reasons
  - Students
    - Numerous courses to complete
    - Organizing schedules
    - Tracking required courses for graduation
  - Advisors
    - Significant workload
    - Saving time
    - Addressing pressing issues with students
      - Changing majors
      - Pursuing internships

7.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish definitionsSimplified Chinese translationsSample sentences
beneficial/ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl/adjectiveproducing good results or helpful effects有益的,有利的The new degree navigator website is extremely beneficial for students and advisors.
numerous/ˈnuːmərəs/adjectivemany, existing in large numbers众多的,大量的Students have numerous courses to complete, making it difficult to keep track of their progress.
significant/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/adjectivelarge or important enough to have an effect or to be noticed显著的,重要的Advisors have a significant workload, so the website can save their time and help them focus on other tasks.
pressing/ˈprɛsɪŋ/adjectiveneeding immediate attention; urgent紧迫的,迫切的Addressing pressing issues like changing majors and pursuing internships is crucial for students' success.
allocate/ˈæləˌkeɪt/verbto give something, especially a share of something available, for a particular purpose分配,分派The website can help advisors allocate more time to address pressing issues with students.
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User Sample #3

Score
23

Evaluation Result

1.子项得分

  • 交付 (Delivery): 3

  • 主题发展 (Topic Development): 3

  • 语言使用 (Language Use): 3

2.预估分数

  • 总分: 23

3.表达 回答中的发音大部分清晰,但在某些地方可能需要更好地控制语速和停顿。建议在练习时注意语速的一致性,以及在适当的地方停顿,以提高整体表达效果。

4.话题发展 回答内容基本上是连贯和有组织的,但在某些地方可以进一步加强逻辑关系和支持细节。例如,在描述男生对计划的看法时,可以更明确地指出他是同意还是反对,并给出更具体的例子来支持观点。此外,在总结时,可以更清晰地概括男生提到的理由,以便听众更容易理解。

5.语言使用

原文:The university is planning to build a new degree navigation web. The university is planning to introduce a new degree navigator website.(将“build”改为“introduce”,将“navigation web”改为“navigator website”,使表达更自然。)
First, students can use it to monitor their courses and plan courses accordingly. First, students can use it to track their course progress and plan their schedules accordingly.(将“monitor their courses”改为“track their course progress”,将“plan courses”改为“plan their schedules”,使表达更准确。)
Second, it can share some workload of advisors. Second, it can help reduce the workload of advisors.(将“share some workload”改为“help reduce the workload”,使表达更自然。)
In the conversation, the man disagrees agrees with it.(将“disagrees”改为“agrees”,因为男生实际上是同意这个计划的。)
First, everyone needs different courses to graduate, and they can hardly stay organized without the website. Like the woman, she has to take math or economic lessons to graduate. One of the friends of the man also has to delay graduation to complete this history degree. Second, the advisors will be less busy. Most of them are professors and they have other work to do, so they cannot have enough extra time. Besides, they can talk to students about serious issues like switching majors or internship.

修订版(140词):

The university is planning to introduce a new degree navigator website. First, students can use it to track their course progress and plan their schedules accordingly. Second, it can help reduce the workload of advisors. In the conversation, the man agrees with the plan. He believes that it will be helpful for students because everyone needs different courses to graduate, and staying organized without the website can be challenging. For example, the woman has to take math and economics courses to graduate. The man also mentions his friend who had to delay graduation to complete his history degree. Furthermore, the man thinks that the website will make advisors less busy since most of them are professors with other responsibilities. This way, they can focus on discussing more serious issues with students, such as switching majors or pursuing internships.

6.思维导图


- Introduction
  - Degree navigator website

- Benefits for students
  - Track course progress
  - Plan schedules

- Benefits for advisors
  - Reduced workload
  - Focus on serious issues

- Man's opinion
  - Agrees with the plan
  - Examples and reasons

7.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish definitionsSimplified Chinese translationsSample sentences
Navigator/ˈnævɪˌɡeɪtər/NounA person or device that helps to find a route导航员,导航仪The degree navigator website will help students find the right path to complete their degree program.
Organized/ˈɔrɡəˌnaɪzd/AdjectiveArranged in a structured or systematic way有组织的Staying organized is essential for students to manage their course requirements efficiently.
Workload/ˈwɜrkˌloʊd/NounThe amount of work assigned to a person or group工作量The new website will help reduce the workload of academic advisors.
Responsibilities/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪtiz/NounDuties or tasks that one is required to perform责任,义务Professors have many responsibilities, including teaching, research, and advising students.
Internship/ˈɪntɜrnˌʃɪp/NounA temporary position for training or work experience实习Gaining practical experience through internships can be beneficial for students' future careers.
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