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

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，偶尔有停顿。要提高发言质量，建议发言者注意以下几点：1)避免不必要的停顿，使语言更流畅；2)注意正确发音，以减少拼写错误。通过练习和模仿母语人士的发音，可以逐步改善这些问题。

4.话题发展 The speaker provides a coherent and well-organized response, but there is room for improvement in topic development. To enhance the response, the speaker should focus on the following suggestions: 1) Clearly summarize the proposal in the reading passage, mentioning that it suggests assigning specific move-in days for students to avoid chaos and crowding; 2) When explaining the woman's opinion, ensure that her reasons are accurately presented and connected to the proposal; for example, mention that she agrees because it would make the process more efficient and provide opportunities for students to volunteer and make friends. By addressing these points, the speaker can develop a stronger response with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples.

5.语言使用

Original Answer: A student proposes that the movie should be set on a specific day for each student, A student proposes that the move-in should be scheduled on a specific day for each student, (电影应改为搬家安排) and the woman in the conversation strongly agrees for two reasons. Firstly, it will make the whole process more easier, easier, (去掉多余的more) because the new domes are all high buildings, each with only a couple of elevators, so it will take students a long time to wait to get into the elevators, which is a painful process. And for example, the woman's parents, who takes 45 minutes to get into the elevators. And second, it will be easier for students to arrange their volunteer work, because they don't have class right away, so they have time to help with others, thus they can make a lot of friends and go out to play together.

Revised Answer (140 words):

A student proposes that the move-in should be scheduled on a specific day for each student, and the woman in the conversation strongly agrees for two reasons. Firstly, it will make the entire process easier because the new dormitories are high-rise buildings with limited elevators, causing students to wait for extended periods to access them. For instance, the woman's parents had to wait 45 minutes just to use an elevator. Secondly, assigning specific move-in days would facilitate volunteer work arrangements among students. Since classes do not begin immediately, students have ample time to assist others with their move-in process. This opportunity allows them to make new friends and engage in social activities together.

6.思维导图

- Move-in Schedule Proposal
  - Woman's opinion: strongly agrees
    - Reason 1: Easier process
      - New dormitories: high-rise buildings, limited elevators
      - Example: Woman's parents waiting 45 minutes for elevator
    - Reason 2: Facilitate volunteer work
      - No classes immediately, ample time to help others
      - Benefits: Making new friends, engaging in social activities together

7.关键词

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

2.预估分数

23. 3.表达

在表达方面，发言者的语言流利度和语速基本一致，偶尔有停顿。但是，需要注意的是，在发音方面有一些不准确之处，导致了拼写错误。为了提高发音准确性，请多加练习和模仿。

4.话题发展 在话题发展方面，发言者的回答内容基本上是连贯和有组织的，观点之间的联系也比较清晰。但是，在提供支持或举例方面还有待加强。建议在练习时尝试更多地使用具体事例来支持自己的观点，以使回答更有说服力。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The reading materials propose that the university should end the requirement that the students should participate in sports. Firstly, it is not any academic values. Second, most students have participated in sport teams, but the woman disagrees with that. She thinks there is a connection between academics and sports. It can reduce stress and stay healthy and increase productivity in lectures and lessons. So it will be very helpful to increase the habitat to the dream for students. Secondly, he disagrees with that because he can gain benefit from them. For example, the basketball teams can benefit from the yogas and other individuals can learn the balance from this.

Corrected Answer: The reading material proposes that the university should end the requirement for students to participate in sports. Firstly, it has no academic value. Secondly, most students have already participated in sports teams, but the woman disagrees with this. She believes there is a connection between academics and sports. Participating in sports can reduce stress, maintain health, and increase productivity in lectures and lessons. Thus, it will be very helpful for students to develop a habit of exercising regularly. Furthermore, she disagrees with Jim's point because athletes can still gain benefits from participating in different activities. For example, basketball players can benefit from yoga and other individuals can learn balance from such activities. (原文中的表述不够准确，修改后的回答更加清晰、自然。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

The reading material proposes that the university should end the requirement for students to participate in sports since it has no academic value and most students have already participated in sports teams. However, the woman disagrees with this proposal as she believes there is a connection between academics and sports. Participating in sports can help reduce stress, maintain health, and increase productivity in lectures and lessons. Thus, it will be very helpful for students to develop a habit of exercising regularly. Furthermore, she disagrees with Jim's point about athletes not needing additional physical activities, as they can still gain benefits from participating in different activities. For example, basketball players can benefit from yoga and other individuals can learn balance from such activities. This revised answer provides a clearer and more natural-sounding response that addresses the main points and supports the woman's opinion.

6.思维导图

- Proposal
  - End sports requirement
  - No academic value
  - Most students in sports teams

- Woman's opinion
  - Disagrees with proposal
  - Connection between academics and sports
    - Reduce stress
    - Maintain health
    - Increase productivity
  - Benefits for athletes
    - Different activities
    - Example: basketball players and yoga

7.关键词

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，回答整体流畅，但在某些地方存在不必要的停顿。建议在练习时注意语速的稳定性，尽量减少不必要的停顿。同时，注意发音的准确性，以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，回答内容基本上涵盖了所需信息，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，确保回答内容清晰、有条理。同时，可以尝试提供更多具体的例子和支持论点的证据，以增强说服力。

5.语言使用

Original: Student in letter suggests that the meal plans should be more flexible to students. And the woman in the listening part likes this idea, because firstly she says that these meal plans are a little bit annoying, because students have to walk a long distance to get to the dining hall to have their lunch, and between the classes, students don't have enough time to get to the dining hall, therefore they have to buy food at coffee house. Secondly, she thinks that it's a little bit inconvenient for students to grab something with them. Although they would be able to pick it up, they still have to get to the dining hall and carry it with them all morning.

Corrected: Student in letter The student in the letter(学生在信中) suggests that the meal plans should be more flexible to for(对于) students. And The(这个) woman in the listening part likes this idea, because firstly she says that these meal plans are a little bit annoying, because students have to walk a long distance to get to the dining hall to have their lunch for lunch(吃午餐), and between the classes, students don't have enough time to get to the dining hall, therefore they have to buy food at coffee house the coffee shop(咖啡店). Secondly, she thinks that it's a little bit inconvenient for students to grab something with them to take food to go(带走食物). Although they would be able to pick it up, they still have to get to the dining hall and carry it with them all morning.

Revised (140 words): The student in the letter suggests that the meal plans should be more flexible for students. The woman in the listening part agrees with this idea, stating that the current meal plans are somewhat annoying because students have to walk a long distance to reach the dining hall for lunch. Additionally, due to their tight schedules between classes, students don't have enough time to visit the dining hall, forcing them to buy food at the coffee shop instead. She also believes that it's slightly inconvenient for students to take food to go. Although they could pick up their meals from the dining hall, they would still need to carry their food with them throughout the morning.

6.思维导图

• Student in the letter

  • Flexible meal plans

• Woman in the listening part

  • Agrees with the idea
  • Annoying meal plans
    • Long distance to dining hall
    • Limited time between classes
    • Forced to buy food at coffee shop
  • Inconvenient to take food to go
    • Need to carry food all morning

7.关键词

1.子项得分 Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 2.5

2.预估分数

22. 3.表达

在表达方面，发言者的语速较为稳定，但有时会出现不必要的停顿。为了提高表达能力，建议发言者注意在适当的地方停顿，以增强语言的连贯性。此外，发言者需要注意准确发音以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 在话题发展方面，发言者基本上概述了阅读材料中的建议和听力材料中女士的观点及理由。然而，回答中有些地方缺乏清晰的连接词或过渡词，导致思路不够连贯。建议发言者在组织回答时使用更多的连接词和过渡词，以使回答更加有条理和连贯。同时，可以尝试使用更多具体的例子来支持观点。

5.语言使用

Original: The reading materials propose that the university should combine two short vacations to one long vacation. The reading passage suggests that the university should merge two short breaks into a single, longer break. (建议使用“suggests”代替“propose”，以及使用“merge”代替“combine”，这样更自然。同时，将“vacations”改为“breaks”以保持一致。)

Original: Firstly, it can help students to relax. First, it would help students relax. (使用“First”而不是“Firstly”，并将“it can help students to relax”改为“it would help students relax”，使句子更简洁。)

Original: Secondly, it also can help students to finish their assignment or big project. Second, it could also assist students in completing their assignments or major projects. (使用更高级的词汇，如“assist”和“completing”，并将“big project”改为“major projects”。)

Original: But the women disagree with the idea. However, the woman disagrees with this proposal. (使用更自然的连接词“However”，并将“idea”改为“proposal”。)

Original: That's because it will cause more stress. She believes it would lead to increased stress for students. (重组句子，使其更自然。)

Original: Because throughout the whole semester, if there are two vacations to break, it is very, very good. She argues that having two breaks during the semester is beneficial for students' well-being. (重组句子，使其更清晰。)

Original: And they had continuously classes, so students will feel very tired if there's no two breaks short. Continuous classes without two short breaks would make students feel exhausted. (简化句子，使其更简洁。)

Original: Secondly, she thinks that it's not realistic because students will not use this time to do their job or to finish their tasks. Additionally, she believes it is unrealistic since students might not utilize this time to work or complete their assignments. (使用更高级的词汇，如“utilize”，并将“tasks”改为“assignments”。)

Original: They will hang out with a friend. He did that. Instead, they would likely spend time socializing with friends, as she has experienced herself. (重组句子，使其更自然。)

Revised Answer (140 words):

The reading passage suggests that the university should merge two short breaks into a single, longer break. First, it would help students relax. Second, it could also assist students in completing their assignments or major projects. However, the woman disagrees with this proposal. She believes it would lead to increased stress for students. She argues that having two breaks during the semester is beneficial for students' well-being. Continuous classes without two short breaks would make students feel exhausted. Additionally, she believes it is unrealistic since students might not utilize this time to work or complete their assignments. Instead, they would likely spend time socializing with friends, as she has experienced herself.

6.思维导图

- Reading Passage
  - Merge two short breaks
  - Benefits
    - Help students relax
    - Assist in completing assignments and projects

- Listening Passage
  - Woman's opinion
    - Disagrees with proposal
    - Reasons
      - Increased stress for students
      - Two breaks beneficial for well-being
      - Continuous classes exhausting
      - Unrealistic expectations for time usage
        - Socializing instead of working on assignments

7.关键词

1. Sub Scores

• Delivery: 3

• Topic Development: 3

• Language Use: 3

2. Estimated Scores

• Total Score: 23

3. Delivery The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some instances where the speech could be more concise and better organized. To improve, the speaker should focus on reducing unnecessary repetitions and maintaining a steady pace throughout the response.

4. Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. The speaker effectively summarizes the proposal and explains the woman's opinion on it. However, there is room for improvement in terms of providing more specific details from the listening passage to support the woman's opinion. To enhance topic development, the speaker should focus on incorporating more direct quotes or specific examples from the listening passage to strengthen their argument.

5. Language Use

Original Answer: According to the letter, the students suggest that the school should introduce a return request system since a lot of students don't return their books when they finish them, which creates a lot of inconvenience for other students. In the letter, it is proposed that the school implement a return request system because many students fail to return their books promptly, causing inconvenience for others. (Rephrased for clarity and conciseness)

The girl agreed with the statement stated in the letter. The woman agrees with the proposal in the letter. (Simplified and corrected gender reference)

She stated, a lot of people when they are doing their research, they tend to borrow a lot of books. She mentions that many people tend to borrow numerous books while conducting research. (Rephrased for clarity and conciseness)

However, at the end they don't read all of them, while a lot of them only sit in their room and are not being used. However, they often do not read all of these books, leaving some unused in their rooms. (Rephrased for clarity and conciseness)

Which creates a lot of inconvenience for other students who are in urgent need of those books. This situation inconveniences other students who urgently need those books. (Rephrased for clarity and conciseness)

And secondly, she believed that creating photocopies of books is not an extra work. Additionally, she believes that photocopying books is not a significant burden. (Rephrased for clarity and conciseness)

At the school, there is a copy center at the library, where students don't have to copy the books by themselves, they can simply write down the pages that they need and then send to the library, where they will do everything free for them. The school has a copy center in the library where students can request specific pages to be copied without any cost. (Rephrased for clarity and conciseness)

Therefore, she believed that photocopies is not a big issue and the request return system should be used. Thus, she thinks that photocopying is not a major concern and supports implementing the return request system. (Rephrased for clarity and conciseness)

Revised Answer (140 words): In the letter, it is proposed that the school implement a return request system because many students fail to return their books promptly, causing inconvenience for others. The woman agrees with the proposal in the letter. She mentions that many people tend to borrow numerous books while conducting research. However, they often do not read all of these books, leaving some unused in their rooms. This situation inconveniences other students who urgently need those books. Additionally, she believes that photocopying books is not a significant burden. The school has a copy center in the library where students can request specific pages to be copied without any cost. Thus, she thinks that photocopying is not a major concern and supports implementing the return request system.

6. Mind Map

• Proposal

  • Return request system
  • Inconvenience for other students

• Woman's opinion

  • Agreement with proposal
  • Reasons:
    • Borrowing numerous books for research
    • Unused books in rooms
    • Photocopying not a significant burden
    • Copy center in the library

7. Key Words