TOEFL TPO 7 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion of the university's plan. State her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

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To improve, the speaker should focus on refining their grammar and word choice for better clarity and accuracy.", "subscore_catetories": ["delivery", "language_use", "topic_development"], "content": " Well, the announcement says that school will eliminate the sculpture program from the University Arts Department since there are few students majors are really into it and through this way, they can cut the budget on the hiring of professors. However, the woman disagrees with the idea for the two main reasons. First of all, she believes that it's a big loss for the Arts Department to lose the sculpture program since it's not because that students don't want to take this time, this kind of classes. It's because they don't have enough time to take part in these classes since the required courses have already taken a lot of their times. Besides, as for the money issue, they can address the problem in either way, such as hiring a part-time job professor or ask a professor with secondary field, such as the painting professor who is also good at sculpture to solve this problem.", "score": 26, "total_score": 30, "raw_score": 3.3333333333333335, "n_words": 155, "n_paragraphs": 1, "n_sentences": 5, "score_delta": 0} {"corrections": [{"original": "school will eliminate the sculpture program from the University Arts Department since there are few students majors are really into it", "revised": "school will eliminate the sculpture program from the University Arts Department since there are few students majoring in it", "reason": "Changed 'students majors are' to 'students majoring in' for grammatical correctness. 'Majors' is a noun, while 'majoring' is the correct verb form.", "type": "grammar"}, {"original": "and through this way, they can cut the budget on the hiring of professors.", "revised": "and in this way, they can cut the budget on hiring professors.", "reason": "Changed 'through this way' to 'in this way' for idiomatic correctness. Removed 'the' before 'hiring of professors' for conciseness.", "type": "grammar"}, {"original": "for the two main reasons.", "revised": "for two main reasons.", "reason": "'The' is unnecessary before 'two main reasons'.", "type": "grammar"}, {"original": "it's not because that students don't want to take this time, this kind of classes.", "revised": "it's not because students don't want to take these kinds of classes.", "reason": "'Because that' is incorrect; 'because' suffices. Changed 'this time, this kind of classes' to 'these kinds of classes' for clarity and agreement in number.", "type": "grammar"}, {"original": "since the required courses have already taken a lot of their times.", "revised": "since the required courses have already taken a lot of their time.", "reason": "'Times' should be singular as it refers to an uncountable amount of time.", "type": "grammar"}, {"original": "(...) they can address the problem in either way, such as hiring a part-time job professor or ask a professor with secondary field (...)", "revised": "(...) they can address the problem in other ways, such as hiring a part-time professor or asking a professor with a secondary field (...)", "reason": "'Either way' implies only two options; changed to 'other ways'. Changed 'part-time job professor' to 'part-time professor'. Changed 'ask a professor with secondary field' to 'asking a professor with a secondary field'.", "type": ["grammar", ["word choice"]]}]} {"revised_answer": "The woman disagrees with the university's plan to eliminate the sculpture program from the Arts Department. She argues that it would be a significant loss because students are interested in sculpture but lack time due to required courses. Additionally, she suggests alternative solutions for budget issues, such as hiring part-time professors or utilizing professors with secondary skills in sculpture.", "corrected_answer": "The woman disagrees with the university's plan to eliminate the sculpture program from the Arts Department. She argues that it would be a significant loss because students are interested in sculpture but lack time due to required courses. (I revised this sentence for clarity and conciseness.) Additionally, she suggests alternative solutions for budget issues, such as hiring part-time professors or utilizing professors with secondary skills in sculpture. (I rephrased this part to improve readability and coherence.)", "n_revised_paragraphs": 1, "n_revised_sentences": 3, "revised_words": 59, "revised_speaking_statistics": "{"words": 59, "unique_words": 52}"} {"example_audio": "https://lingoleapcdn-c4b3fvbvaxg2d4c5.z01.azurefd.net/audiotest/aeS1TnmVmZa8.mp3?se=2024-08-15T14%3A46%3A45Z&sp=r&sv=2023-01-03&sr=b&sig=y9pMElqVU%2BTzD6egCvGoytYTxOjHvucjV/k7sEJTV%2BU%3D"} {"mindmap": {"Preference or Opinion": {"Main Point": "Disagreement with eliminating the sculpture program", "Supporting Examples": [{"Reason 1": "Loss for the Arts Department", "Details": "Students don't have enough time due to required courses"}, {"Reason 2": "Alternative solutions for budget issues", "Details": ["Hiring a part-time professor", "Utilizing a professor with secondary skills in sculpture"]}], "Conclusion": "The woman believes that eliminating the sculpture program is not a good idea and offers alternative solutions."}}, "keywords": [{"word": "eliminate", "phonetic_symbol": "/\u026a\u02c8l\u026am\u026a\u02ccne\u026at/", "part_of_speech": "verb", "definition": "completely remove or get rid of something", "sample_sentence": "The woman disagrees with the plan to eliminate the sculpture program, arguing that it would be a significant loss for the Arts Department."}, {"word": "budget", "phonetic_symbol": "/\u02c8b\u028cd\u0292\u026at/", "part_of_speech": "noun", "definition": "an estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time", "sample_sentence": "She suggests that instead of cutting the budget by eliminating the program, they could hire a part-time professor."}, {"word": "alternative", "phonetic_symbol": "/\u0254\u02d0l\u02c8t\u025c\u02d0rn\u0259t\u026av/", "part_of_speech": "noun", "definition": "(of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice", "sample_sentence": "The woman proposes alternative solutions, such as hiring a part-time professor, to address the budget issue."}, {"word": "secondary field", "phonetic_symbol": "/\u02c8s\u025bk\u0259nd\u0259ri fi\u02d0ld/", "part_of_speech": "", "": "", "definition": "an additional area of expertise or specialization that complements one's primary field of study or work.", "sample_sentence": "She suggests that a painting professor with a secondary field in sculpture could teach the class, thus solving the budget problem."}, {"word": "required courses", "phonetic_symbol": " /r\u026a\u02c8kwa\u026a\u0259rd \u02c8k\u0254rs\u0259z/", "part_of_speech": "noun phrase", "definition": "courses that students must take as part of their degree requirements.", "sample_sentence": "The woman argues that students are unable to take sculpture classes because their schedules are filled with required courses."}]} {"additional_examples": ["The woman believes that eliminating the sculpture program will negatively impact the diversity of the Arts Department. She argues that having a variety of art forms available is crucial for a well-rounded education. For example, students who are exposed to multiple disciplines can develop a more comprehensive understanding of art, which can enhance their creativity and critical thinking skills.", "She also mentions that cutting the sculpture program could discourage potential students from enrolling in the university. Many students choose their college based on the range of programs offered. For instance, a prospective student interested in both painting and sculpture might decide to attend another university that offers both programs, leading to a decrease in overall enrollment.", "The woman suggests that the university could seek alternative funding sources instead of cutting programs. She proposes applying for grants or seeking donations from alumni who are passionate about the arts. For example, many universities have successfully funded specific programs through targeted fundraising campaigns, ensuring that important courses remain available to students.", "She points out that interdisciplinary learning opportunities could be lost if the sculpture program is eliminated. Sculpture classes often collaborate with other departments, such as engineering or architecture, to create innovative projects. For instance, a joint project between sculpture and engineering students could lead to the creation of functional art pieces, providing practical experience and fostering teamwork.", "Lastly, she argues that part-time professors or adjunct faculty could be hired to teach sculpture courses at a lower cost. This approach would maintain the program while addressing budget concerns. For example, many universities employ adjunct professors who bring real-world experience and expertise to their teaching, enriching the educational experience without significantly increasing costs."]}