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TOEFL TPO 66 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion about the letter-writer’s proposal. Briefly summarize the proposal. Then state her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

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Task Overview

Reading Passage

No Sports on the Dining Hall Lawn The open grassy area in front of the dining hall is one of the nicest features of our campus. Unfortunately, though, the grass is regularly trampled on and damaged by students playing games like soccer and Frisbee, resulting in ugly bare patches of dirt. I think the university should prohibit students from playing sports on the dining-hall lawn, so that the grass will look nicer. Banning sports from the lawn shouldn’t inconvenience anyone, since there are fields next to the gym where students can play sports instead.

Question

The woman expresses her opinion about the letter-writer’s proposal. Briefly summarize the proposal. Then state her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

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User Sample #1

Score
19

Evaluation Result

1.子项得分 Delivery: 2 Topic Development: 2 Language Use: 2

2.预估分数

19. 3.表达

在发音方面,你需要更加清晰和流畅地表达自己的观点。尝试保持一致的语速,并减少不必要的停顿。此外,注意正确发音单词,以避免拼写错误。建议多练习发音和朗读,以提高口语表达能力。

4.话题发展 在话题发展方面,你需要更加清晰地组织和连接观点。确保在总结提案时简洁明了,并在陈述女士的观点时提供充足的理由和例子。尝试使用更多的连接词和短语来帮助组织你的回答。多做练习,提高回答问题的条理性和连贯性。

5.语言使用

原文:In the reading passage, it's the letter about no spot on dining hall law. In the reading passage, there is a letter about prohibiting sports on the dining hall lawn. (在阅读文章中,有一封关于禁止在餐厅草坪上进行运动的信。)

It want to prohibit students not having law and so guests will be look nicer. It aims to prohibit students from playing sports on the lawn, making it look nicer for guests. (它的目的是禁止学生在草坪上进行运动,使草坪看起来更美观。)

In the listening, the woman disagreed with it. In the listening part, the woman disagrees with this proposal. (在听力部分,女士不同意这个提议。)

First, although it cause some damage, but everyone should cross the air. First, although it causes some damage, everyone should be able to use the area. (首先,虽然它会造成一些损害,但每个人都应该能够使用这个区域。)

And it's not all the students should responsible for it. Not all students should be held responsible for it. (并且不是所有的学生都应该为此负责。)

And all the students should in a hurry. Also, students are often in a hurry. (而且,学生们通常都很匆忙。)

They will not care about it. They might not pay attention to it. (他们可能不会注意到这个问题。)

So it's still terrible. So the situation remains problematic. (所以情况仍然很糟糕。)

Second, the campus to the class will always have a long walk to go. Second, students have a long walk from the campus to their classes. (其次,学生从校园到教室需要走很长的路。)

And after class, the student will have fun there. After class, students can have fun there. (课后,学生可以在那里玩耍。)

And in that long walking period, they have little time to care about the things that change. During that long walk, they have little time to worry about the changes. (在那漫长的步行过程中,他们没有太多时间去关心事物的变化。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

In the reading passage, there is a letter about prohibiting sports on the dining hall lawn. It aims to prohibit students from playing sports on the lawn, making it look nicer for guests. In the listening part, the woman disagrees with this proposal. First, although it causes some damage, everyone should be able to use the area. Not all students should be held responsible for it. Also, students are often in a hurry and might not pay attention to it. So the situation remains problematic. Second, students have a long walk from the campus to their classes. After class, students can have fun there. During that long walk, they have little time

6.思维导图


- Reading Passage
  - Letter
  - Prohibit sports
  - Dining hall lawn

- Listening Part
  - Woman's opinion
  - Disagrees with proposal

- Reasons
  - Damage and responsibility
  - Students in a hurry
  - Long walk to classes
  - Limited time for fun activities

7.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish definitionsSimplified Chinese translationsSample sentences
Prohibit/prəˈhɪbɪt/VerbTo formally forbid something by law禁止The university should not prohibit sports on the dining hall lawn, as it provides a space for relaxation between classes.
Trample/ˈtræmpəl/VerbTo step heavily on something, damaging it践踏Students playing sports on the lawn may trample the grass, but it is essential to have an accessible area for recreational activities.
Inconvenience/ɪnˈkənviːniəns/NounTrouble or difficulty caused to one's personal requirements or comfort不便Banning sports from the lawn would inconvenience students who want to have fun between classes without walking too far.
Substitute/ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/NounA person or thing acting or serving in place of another替代品The fields next to the gym are not a suitable substitute for the dining hall lawn, as they are located far from the main campus area.
Practical/ˈpræktɪkəl/AdjectiveLikely to succeed or be effective in real circumstances; feasible实际的The woman believes that the proposal is not practical, as students need a convenient place to unwind and enjoy sports between classes.
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User Sample #2

Score
23

Evaluation Result

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

2.预估分数 Estimated Score: 23

3.表达 从表达方面来看,发言者的语言流利度和语速基本一致,仅有少量停顿。但在某些地方,发言者的发音可能导致了拼写错误。建议发言者多加练习,提高发音准确性,以便在考试中获得更高的分数。

4.话题发展 The speaker provides a coherent and well-organized response, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. However, there is room for improvement in terms of elaborating on the reasons given by the woman in the conversation. The speaker could provide more specific details from the listening passage to strengthen their argument. Additionally, it would be helpful to use more transitional phrases to guide the listener through the response more smoothly.

6.语言使用

Original Answer: The female in the listening disagree with the university's announcement to ban the sports in the school lawns. The woman in the listening disagrees with the university's proposal to ban sports on the school lawns. (将 "female" 改为 "woman" 更自然,同时将 "disagree" 改为 "disagrees" 使动词与主语一致。) For the first reason of making this lawn looks nicer, The first reason for wanting to make the lawn look nicer is that (调整句子结构,使其更自然。) the woman disagreed because it's not only the sports that is damaging the grass. the woman disagrees because it's not just sports that are damaging the grass. (将 "disagreed" 改为 "disagrees" 使动词与主语一致,同时将 "is" 改为 "are" 使动词与复数名词一致。) Since this grassy area is located so central, a lot of students cross through this lawn every day and cause damage. Since this grassy area is centrally located, many students walk across it daily, causing damage. (调整句子结构,使其更自然。) And for the second reason that it won't be inconvenient for a student, As for the second reason, which is that it wouldn't inconvenience students, (调整句子结构,使其更自然。) the woman disagreed because students actually just want to do some sports between classes, like for several minutes of football or frisbee. the woman disagrees because students actually just want to engage in sports between classes, such as playing football or frisbee for a few minutes. (调整句子结构,使其更自然。) But going to the gym might be too far for them, so it's still an inconvenience. However, going to the gym may be too far for them, making it an inconvenience. (调整句子结构,使其更自然。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

The woman in the listening disagrees with the university's proposal to ban sports on the school lawns. The first reason for wanting to make the lawn look nicer is that the woman disagrees because it's not just sports that are damaging the grass. Since this grassy area is centrally located, many students walk across it daily, causing damage. As for the second reason, which is that it wouldn't inconvenience students, the woman disagrees because students actually just want to engage in sports between classes, such as playing football or frisbee for a few minutes. However, going to the gym may be too far for them, making it an inconvenience.

7.思维导图


- Disagrees with the proposal
  - Reason 1: Not just sports damaging the grass
    - Centrally located grassy area
    - Students walk across it daily
  - Reason 2: Inconvenience for students
    - Engaging in sports between classes
      - Playing football or frisbee for a few minutes
    - Gym too far away

8.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish definitionsSimplified Chinese translationsSample sentences
centrally/ˈsentrəli/adverbin a central position or location中心地The grassy area is centrally located, making it a popular spot for students to engage in sports.
inconvenience/ɪnkənˈviːniəns/nounsomething that causes trouble or problems不便Banning sports on the lawn would create an inconvenience for students who want to play between classes.
engage/ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/verbto participate or become involved in参与Students often engage in sports like football and frisbee during their breaks between classes.
proposal/prəˈpəʊzəl/nouna plan or suggestion put forward提议The woman disagrees with the university's proposal to ban sports on the school lawns.
damage/ˈdæmɪdʒ/verb/nounto harm or have a negative effect on损害The grass is damaged not only by sports but also by students walking across it daily.
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User Sample #3

Score
26

Evaluation Result

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 回答中的发音大部分清晰,但在某些地方需要注意正确的发音。例如,将 "low" 改为 "lawn"。此外,尝试保持一致的语速,并减少不必要的停顿。为了提高表达能力,可以多加练习和模仿英语母语者的发音。

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完善。例如,在描述女士对提议的看法时,可以更详细地解释她为什么认为草坪损坏的主要原因不是踢足球。此外,在提到体育馆不是一个实际选择时,可以更明确地说明它离教室较远。总之,通过提供更多详细信息和具体例子来支持观点,可以使回答更加充实和有说服力。

5.语言使用

原文:The student proposed that the university should implement a policy prohibiting students from playing soccer on the dining hall low to protect the grass, suggesting they can play at the gym instead. The student proposed that the university should implement a policy prohibiting students from playing soccer on the dining hall lawn to protect the grass, suggesting they can play at the gym instead.(将 "low" 改为 "lawn",因为这是正确的词汇。)

However, in the conversation, the woman disagreed with this proposal. She believed that soccer is not the main case of grass damage since most students have to walk across the low due to the day's central location. However, in the conversation, the woman disagreed with this proposal. She believed that soccer is not the main cause of grass damage since most students have to walk across the lawn due to its central location.(将 "case" 改为 "cause",因为这是正确的词汇。将 "low" 改为 "lawn",因为这是正确的词汇。将 "the day's central location" 改为 "its central location",以使句子更清晰。)

Thus, the proposal seems unreasonable. Students need to navigate through the area and hurry to the classes. Thus, the proposal seems unreasonable. Students need to navigate through the area and hurry to their classes.(在 "classes" 前添加 "their",以使句子更自然。)

Another reason is that a gym is not a practical option because it requires a long walk at the classes. Another reason is that the gym is not a practical option because it requires a long walk from the classes.(将 "at" 改为 "from",以使句子更自然。)

Students just want a place to play football from 15 minutes between classes. Students just want a place to play soccer for 15 minutes between classes.(将 "football" 改为 "soccer",以保持一致性。将 "from" 改为 "for",以使句子更自然。)

修订版(140字):

The student proposed that the university should implement a policy prohibiting students from playing soccer on the dining hall lawn to protect the grass, suggesting they can play at the gym instead. However, in the conversation, the woman disagreed with this proposal. She believed that soccer is not the main cause of grass damage since most students have to walk across the lawn due to its central location. Thus, the proposal seems unreasonable. Students need to navigate through the area and hurry to their classes. Another reason is that the gym is not a practical option because it requires a long walk from the classes. Students just want a place to play soccer for 15 minutes between classes.

6.思维导图


- Proposal
  - Prohibit soccer on dining hall lawn
  - Play at gym instead

- Woman's opinion
  - Disagrees with proposal
  - Reasons:
    - Soccer not main cause of grass damage
      - Students walking across lawn
    - Gym not practical option
      - Long walk from classes
    - Students want a place to play between classes

7.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish definitionsSimplified Chinese translationsSample sentences
prohibit/prəˈhɪbɪt/verbto formally forbid something by law, rule, or order禁止The university should prohibit playing soccer on the dining hall lawn to protect the grass.
practical/ˈpræktɪkəl/adjectivelikely to succeed or be effective in real situations实际的The gym is not a practical option for students who want to play soccer between classes.
central/ˈsentrəl/adjectivein the middle of an area or object中心的The dining hall lawn is damaged because it is in a central location and students walk across it.
navigate/ˈnævɪgeɪt/verbto find one's way导航Students need to navigate through the area and hurry to their classes.
inconvenience/ɪnkənˈviːniəns/nountrouble or difficulty caused to one's personal requirements or comfort不便Banning sports from the lawn shouldn't inconvenience anyone since there are fields near the gym.
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User Sample #4

Score
23

Evaluation Result

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

2.预估分数

23. 3.表达

总体来说,发音清晰,语速适中。但在某些地方,需要注意适当的停顿。例如,在 "This would not only protect the grass from damage caused by sports, but also not inconvenient for students as there is a field next to the gym." 这句话中,可以在 "but" 前稍作停顿。此外,尝试改进发音准确性,以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 回答内容基本上是连贯和组织良好的,但可以在一些地方进一步加强。例如,在提到女士的观点时,可以更明确地指出她认为这个提议不切实际。同时,在解释原因时,可以更详细地说明为什么体育馆旁边的场地不是一个理想的替代方案。总之,尝试在回答中提供更多支持和例子来增强话题发展。

5.语言使用

Original: The proposal suggests that the university should prohibit sports on the dining hall lawn. The proposal suggests prohibiting sports on the dining hall lawn. (删除重复的表述,使句子更简洁。)

Original: This would not only protect the grass from damage caused by sports, but also not inconvenient for students as there is a field next to the gym. This would not only protect the grass from damage caused by sports but also not inconvenience students, as there is a field next to the gym. (修正语法错误,改进句子结构。)

Original: However, the woman in the listening completely disagreed with this idea. However, the woman in the conversation strongly disagrees with this idea. (使用更自然的词汇和表达。)

Original: Firstly, because actually everyone is taking the shortcut since the lawn is centrally located, so that the people who do the sports should not be responsible for that. Firstly, she argues that everyone takes shortcuts across the lawn due to its central location, so people playing sports should not be held solely responsible for damaging it. (改进句子结构和语法,使表达更清晰。)

Original: And secondly, the woman argues that since there is a significant distance between campus and the field next to the gym, it is not an ideal alternative for playing sports as students would miss out on the opportunity to unwind between class or after lunch. Secondly, she contends that the field next to the gym, being significantly far from the campus, is not an ideal alternative for playing sports because students would miss out on opportunities to unwind between classes or after lunch. (改进句子结构和语法,使表达更清晰。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

The proposal suggests prohibiting sports on the dining hall lawn. This would not only protect the grass from damage caused by sports but also not inconvenience students, as there is a field next to the gym. However, the woman in the conversation strongly disagrees with this idea. Firstly, she argues that everyone takes shortcuts across the lawn due to its central location, so people playing sports should not be held solely responsible for damaging it. Secondly, she contends that the field next to the gym, being significantly far from the campus, is not an ideal alternative for playing sports because students would miss out on opportunities to unwind between classes or after lunch.

6.思维导图


- Proposal
  - Prohibit sports on dining hall lawn
  - Protect grass and not inconvenience students

- Woman's opinion
  - Strong disagreement
  - Reasons
    - Central location and shortcuts
    - Alternative field not ideal
      - Distance from campus
      - Miss out on unwinding opportunities

7.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish definitionsSimplified Chinese translationsSample sentences
prohibit/prəˈhɪbɪt/verbto formally forbid something by law, rule, or order禁止The university should prohibit sports on the dining hall lawn to protect the grass.
inconvenience/ɪnˈkənviːniəns/nountrouble or difficulty caused to one's personal life不便Prohibiting sports on the lawn would not inconvenience students as there is an alternative field near the gym.
central/ˈsentrəl/adjectivein the middle of an area中心的The dining hall lawn is centrally located, making it a popular spot for students to play sports.
alternative/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/nounanother option or choice可替代的The field next to the gym is not an ideal alternative for playing sports due to its distance from campus.
unwind/ʌnˈwaɪnd/verbto relax after a period of work or tension放松Students would miss out on opportunities to unwind between classes if sports were prohibited on the lawn.
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User Sample #5

Score
23

Evaluation Result

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

2.预估分数

23. 3.表达

总体来说,发音清晰,语速适中,但偶尔有些停顿。建议在练习口语时注意保持流利度和连贯性,尽量减少不必要的停顿。同时,注意提高发音准确度,以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 回答内容基本上符合题目要求,能够简要概括提案,并阐述女生的观点及理由。但在组织结构上还有改进空间。建议在练习时注意逻辑性和条理性,使回答更加清晰和有说服力。

5.语言使用

Original: A student proposes that the school should prohibit students from playing sports on the dining hall lawn. However, the woman does not think this is a great idea for two reasons. First, she mentions that since the lawn is centrally located, everyone walks across it every day, and the traffic is terrible there. As a result, forbidding students from working playing (原文中的"working"应改为"playing",因为这里讨论的是禁止在草坪上玩耍,而不是工作。) there cannot solve the problem. The situation will still look terrible. Second, she also mentions that the gym is not a substitute because people just want to have little fun between classes and there is a lot of work distance (原文中的"work"应改为"distance",因为这里讨论的是体育馆距离远,而不是工作量。) between the building and the gym. As a result, it's not a great solution.

Revised (140 words): A student proposes that the university should prohibit students from engaging in sports activities on the dining hall lawn. However, the woman disagrees with this proposal for two main reasons. Firstly, she points out that since the lawn is centrally situated on campus, numerous students walk across it daily, resulting in significant foot traffic. Consequently, banning sports activities on the lawn would not resolve the issue as it would still appear unattractive. Secondly, she highlights that using the gym as an alternative location is impractical due to its considerable distance from the main campus buildings. Students merely seek a convenient spot to have a brief recreational break between classes, and the gym's remote location does not cater to this need. Therefore, the proposed solution is deemed ineffective in addressing the problem.

6.思维导图


- Proposal
  - Prohibit sports on dining hall lawn

- Woman's opinion
  - Disagrees with proposal
  - Reasons
    - Central location and foot traffic
      - Lawn still unattractive
    - Gym as alternative
      - Impractical due to distance
      - Students need convenient spot for brief breaks

7.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish DefinitionSimplified Chinese TranslationSample Sentence
prohibit/prəˈhɪbɪt/verbto formally forbid something by law, rule, or order禁止The university should prohibit sports activities on the dining hall lawn to protect the grass.
centrally/ˈsentrəli/adverbin a central position or place中心地The dining hall lawn is centrally located, making it a popular spot for students to gather.
foot traffic/fʊt ˈtræfɪk/nounthe number of people walking in a particular area行人流量The central location of the lawn results in significant foot traffic, damaging the grass.
alternative/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/nounsomething that can be chosen instead of something else可替代方案Using the gym as an alternative location for sports activities is impractical due to its distance.
recreational/ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl/adjectiverelating to activities people do for enjoyment娱乐的Students need a convenient spot for brief recreational breaks between classes.
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User Sample #6

Score
23

Evaluation Result

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

2.预估分数

23. 3.表达

在发音方面,整体上表达清晰,但有些地方需要注意。例如,注意正确发音 "essential" 和 "notice"。此外,在说话时保持一致的速度,并尽量减少不必要的停顿。继续练习,以提高发音的准确性和流利度。

4.话题发展 回答内容基本上是连贯和有组织的,但可以进一步改进。首先,在总结建议时,请确保更明确地指出女士的观点。其次,在解释原因时,请尝试提供更多详细信息或例子来支持观点。例如,可以详细说明草坪位置对学生行走路线的影响,以及为什么体育馆附近的场地不是一个好的替代方案。通过提供更多具体信息,可以使回答更加充实和有说服力。

5.语言使用

Original: According to the reading passage, someone suggests that the university should prohibit students from playing sports on the dining hall lawn, so the grass will look nicer and there are fields next to the gym that students can play sports instead. In the reading passage, it is suggested that the university should ban students from playing sports on the dining hall lawn to maintain its appearance, as there are alternative fields near the gym for sports activities. (根据阅读材料,有人建议大学应该禁止学生在餐厅草坪上进行体育活动,以保持草坪的美观,因为体育馆附近有其他场地供学生进行体育活动。)

In this conversation, the woman disagrees with the proposal because of the following Firstly, she thinks everyone walk across the grass, not only students who play sports, because the grass located on the essential part of the way to the classroom building, and students may walk too hurry to notice it's better. In this conversation, the woman disagrees with the proposal for several reasons. First, she believes that everyone walks across the grass, not just students playing sports, as it is situated in a central location en route to classroom buildings. Students may be in a hurry and not notice they should avoid walking on it. (在这段对话中,女士不同意这个提议,原因有以下几点。首先,她认为每个人都会穿过草地,而不仅仅是玩体育的学生,因为草地位于通往教学楼的中心位置。学生可能匆忙走过,没有注意到应该避免踩在草地上。)

Secondly, the field next to the gym needs a long walk to go, most of the students just have a bit of time to spend on playing the sport, like they want to play the sport after lunch and before their next class, so it's little far for the students to go to the gym. Secondly, reaching the field near the gym requires a long walk, and most students only have a short time for sports activities, such as playing between lunch and their next class. Thus, it is inconvenient for students to go to the gym. (其次,走到体育馆附近的场地需要很长时间,大多数学生只有很短的时间进行体育活动,比如在午餐和下一节课之间玩耍。因此,去体育馆对学生来说是不方便的。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

In the reading passage, it is suggested that the university should ban students from playing sports on the dining hall lawn to maintain its appearance, as there are alternative fields near the gym for sports activities. In this conversation, the woman disagrees with the proposal for several reasons. First, she believes that everyone walks across the grass, not just students playing sports, as it is situated in a central location en route to classroom buildings. Students may be in a hurry and not notice they should avoid walking on it. Secondly, reaching the field near the gym requires a long walk, and most students only have a short time for sports activities, such as playing between lunch and their next class. Thus, it is inconvenient for students to go to the gym.

6.思维导图


- Reading Passage
  - Ban sports on dining hall lawn
  - Maintain appearance
  - Alternative fields near gym

- Conversation
  - Woman disagrees
    - Reason 1: Everyone walks on grass
      - Central location
      - Students in a hurry
    - Reason 2: Inconvenient to go to gym
      - Long walk
      - Short time for sports activities

7.关键词

WordPhonetic SymbolsParts of SpeechEnglish definitionsSimplified Chinese translationsSample sentences
prohibit/prəˈhɪbɪt/verbto forbid or disallow something禁止The university should prohibit playing sports on the dining hall lawn to maintain its appearance.
trample/ˈtræmpəl/verbto step heavily on something践踏The grass is regularly trampled by students walking across it in a hurry.
inconvenience/ɪnkənˈviːniəns/nounsomething that causes trouble or bother不便Going to the gym for sports activities would be an inconvenience for students with limited time.
alternative/ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/adjectiveoffering another option or choice可供选择的There are alternative fields near the gym, but they are not as convenient as the dining hall lawn.
en route/ɒn ˈruːt/adverbon the way to a destination在途中The dining hall lawn is en route to classroom buildings, making it a popular spot for students.
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