TOEFL TPO 70 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion about the plan described in the article. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state her opinion about the plan and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

{"content": "Well, in the reading, we know that the university is going to make some changes about the books in the library like the books that have not been borrowed for the past five years will be removed from the shelves First of all, they want to create a space for new books and also the removed books will be digitized And the woman in the conversation agrees with this plan First of all, she said she worked at the library last year and according to her experience, the shelves in the library were crowded with books you know, packed with those old books And actually, there were piles of books stacked in the librarians' offices the new books that the university had just bought but they just didn't have room for them, which is kind of a shame Plus, she thinks that it's a great idea to give students online access of those old books since they will be a lot easier to use And students don't have to go to the library personally or carry those books around and they can just sit in their dorm and read those books So it's a lot easier"} {"topic_development_description": "The response presents a clear progression of ideas and conveys the relevant information required by the task. It includes appropriate detail, though it may have minor errors or minor omissions.", "language_use_description": "The response demonstrates good control of basic and complex grammatical structures that allow for coherent, efficient expression of relevant ideas. Contains generally effective word choice. Though some minor errors or imprecise use may be noticeable, they do not require listener effort.", "delivery_description": "Speech is generally clear, fluid and sustained. It may include minor lapses or minor difficulties with pronunciation or intonation. Pace may vary at times as the speaker attempts to recall information. Overall intelligibility remains high.", "delivery": 4, "language_use": 4, "topic_development": 4, "subscore_catetories": ["delivery", "language_use", "topic_development"], "score": 30, "total_score": 30, "raw_score": 4.0, "n_words": 196, "n_paragraphs": 1, "n_sentences": 0, "score_delta": 0} {"corrections": [{"original": "changes about the books", "revised": "changes to the books", "reason": "'Changes to' is the correct prepositional phrase.", "type": "preposition"}, {"original": "shelves First of all,", "revised": "shelves. First of all,", "reason": "A period is needed to separate two independent clauses.", "type": "punctuation"}, {"original": "digitized And the woman", "revised": "digitized. And the woman", "reason": "A period is needed to separate two independent clauses.", "type": "punctuation"}, {"original": "plan First of all,", "revised": "plan. First of all,", "reason": "A period is needed to separate two independent clauses.", "type": "punctuation"}, {"original": "'you know', packed with those old books", "revised": "'you know,' packed with those old books", "reason": "'You know' should be enclosed in commas as it is a parenthetical expression.", "type": "punctuation"}, {"original": "'offices the new books'", "revised": "'offices. The new books'", "reason": "'Offices' and 'the new books' are separate clauses and should be separated by a period.", "type": "punctuation"}, {"original": "'access of those old books'", "revised": "'access to those old books'", "reason": "'Access to' is the correct prepositional phrase.", "type": "preposition"}, {"original": "'students don't have to go'", "revised": "'students do not have to go'", "reason": "'Do not' is more formal than 'don't', which fits better in academic writing.", "type": ""}, {"original": "'dorm and read those books'", "revised": "'dorms and read those books'", "reason": "'Dorms' should be plural to match 'students'.", "": ""}]} {"revised_answer": "In the reading, the university plans to remove books that haven't been borrowed in the past five years from the library shelves. This initiative aims to create space for new books that the library expects to acquire. The removed books will be digitized and made available electronically through the library's website, allowing students to access them easily on a computer. In the conversation, the woman agrees with this plan. She mentions that she worked at the library last year and observed that the shelves were overcrowded with old books. Additionally, there were piles of new books stacked in the librarians' offices because there was no room for them on the shelves. She believes it's a great idea to provide online access to these old books, as it will make them much easier to use. Students won't need to visit the library in person or carry heavy books around; they can simply read them from their dorm rooms. This change will significantly enhance convenience for students.", "n_revised_paragraphs": 1, "n_revised_sentences": 9, "revised_words": 165, "revised_speaking_statistics": "{"words": 165, "unique_words": 113}"} {"example_audio": "https://lingoleapcdn-c4b3fvbvaxg2d4c5.z01.azurefd.net/audiotest/aezHo0Wjs2Cq.mp3?se=2024-08-20T12%3A53%3A34Z&sp=r&sv=2023-01-03&sr=b&sig=xE1V6TquGNA6x%2BpqHGT%2BJ0BVEOmbQiHDQEOFY47QVDk%3D"} {"mindmap": {"Preference or Opinion": {"Main Point": "Support for removing old books from the library", "Supporting Examples": [{"Experience": "Worked at the library last year and noticed crowded shelves", "New Books": "New books couldn't be shelved due to lack of space", "Digitization": "Old books will be digitized for easier access", "Convenience": "Students can access books online without visiting the library"}]}}, "keywords": [{"word": "digitize", "phonetic_symbol": "/\u02c8d\u026ad\u0292\u026ata\u026az/", "part_of_speech": "verb", "definition": "Convert (pictures or sound) into a digital form that can be processed by a computer.", "sample_sentence": "I believe digitizing old books is a fantastic idea because it makes them more accessible to students, as they can read them online without physically going to the library."}, {"word": "crowded", "phonetic_symbol": "/\u02c8kra\u028ad\u026ad/", "part_of_speech": "adjective", "definition": "(of a space) full of people, leaving little or no room for movement; packed.", "sample_sentence": "The library shelves are so crowded with old books that there is no space for new acquisitions, which is quite inconvenient."}, {"word": "shelf", "phonetic_symbol": "/\u0283\u025blf/", "part_of_speech": "noun", "definition": "A flat, typically rectangular structure of wood, metal, or glass attached to a wall or forming part of a piece of furniture, providing a surface for the storage or display of objects.", "sample_sentence": "In my opinion, clearing out old books from the shelves will create much-needed space for new and relevant materials."}, {"word": "access", "phonetic_symbol": "/\u02c8\u00e6ks\u025bs/", "part_of_speech": "noun", "definition": "(the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place)", "sample_sentence": ""Providing online access to digitized books is beneficial because students can easily read them from their dorm rooms," she said."}, {"word": "", "": "convenience", "phonetic_symbol": "", "part_of_speech": "", "definition": "", "sample_sentence": ""}]} {"additional_examples": ["One example is that digitizing old books can significantly reduce the physical space required in the library. For instance, a single hard drive can store thousands of books, which would otherwise take up entire shelves. This not only frees up space for new acquisitions but also makes it easier to manage the library's collection.", "Another example is that digital books are more accessible to students with disabilities. For example, students with visual impairments can use screen readers to access the content of digitized books, which is not possible with physical copies. This ensures that all students have equal access to educational resources.", "Additionally, digitizing books can help preserve rare and fragile texts. For instance, some old manuscripts are too delicate to be handled frequently. By creating digital copies, the university can ensure that these valuable resources are available for future generations without risking damage to the originals.", "Moreover, having digital versions of books allows for advanced search capabilities. For example, students can quickly find specific information within a book using keyword searches, which is much faster than manually flipping through pages. This can greatly enhance research efficiency and productivity.", "Lastly, digitized books can be accessed remotely by students who are off-campus. For instance, during holidays or internships away from the university, students can still access their required readings online. This flexibility supports continuous learning regardless of a student's physical location."]}