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

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，这位同学的回答基本上是清晰流畅的，语速适中，偶尔有些停顿。为了提高表达能力，建议同学在练习时注意掌握自然的语调和节奏，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，这位同学的回答内容基本上是连贯和有条理的，观点之间有明确的联系，并提供了一定的支持或例子。但在阐述观点时可以更加深入和详细。为了提高话题发展能力，建议同学在练习时注意扩展论述内容，给出更多具体的例子和论据来支持自己的观点。

5.语言使用

原文：The student in the letter suggests that the university should require all business majors to complete a summer internship. In the letter, the student suggests that all business majors should be required to complete a summer internship.（将句子的主语和动词更改为更自然的表达方式）（将句子的主语和动词更改为更自然的表达方式） But the man in the listening part doesn't like this idea because, firstly, he says that everyone gets different experiences. However, the man in the conversation disagrees with this idea because he believes that everyone's experiences vary.（使用“however”代替“but”，并使用更高级的词汇“vary”代替“different”）（使用“however”代替“but”，并使用更高级的词汇“vary”代替“different”） For example, his brother did a similar internship previously, and during that time, he always did copy and replied emails every day. For instance, his brother had a similar internship before, and all he did was make copies and respond to emails daily.（使用更自然的表达方式描述兄弟的经历，并使用“daily”代替“every day”）（使用更自然的表达方式描述兄弟的经历，并使用“daily”代替“every day”） So, he didn't get much useful experiences and important skills. As a result, he didn't gain many valuable experiences or essential skills.（使用“as a result”代替“so”，并使用更高级的词汇“valuable”和“essential”）（使用“as a result”代替“so”，并使用更高级的词汇“valuable”和“essential”） Secondly, he thinks that it's difficult for the university to pay students for their internship since the university doesn't have extra money for it. Secondly, he believes that it would be challenging for the university to provide financial support for internships as they lack additional funds.（使用更高级的词汇和表达方式描述观点）（使用更高级的词汇和表达方式描述观点）

修订版（140字）：

In the letter, the student suggests that all business majors should be required to complete a summer internship. However, the man in the conversation disagrees with this idea because he believes that everyone's experiences vary. For instance, his brother had a similar internship before, and all he did was make copies and respond to emails daily. As a result, he didn't gain many valuable experiences or essential skills. Secondly, he believes that it would be challenging for the university to provide financial support for internships as they lack additional funds.

6.思维导图

- Introduction
  - Letter: Require internships

- Man's opinion
  - Disagrees with the proposal
    - Reason 1: Varying experiences
      - Example: Brother's internship
    - Reason 2: Financial challenges
      - University lacks additional funds

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，发言者的语言流利度和语速基本一致，偶尔有停顿。为了提高表达能力，建议发言者注意以下几点：1）在适当的地方停顿，以便更清楚地表达思想；2）注意发音的准确性，避免拼写错误；3）在练习时尝试使用更丰富的词汇和表达方式，以增强语言的多样性。

4.话题发展

从话题发展方面来看，发言者的回答内容基本上是连贯和有组织的，思路清晰。但是，在某些地方可以进一步完善。为了提高话题发展能力，建议发言者注意以下几点：1）在总结提案时，尽量简洁明了地概括关键信息；2）在陈述男子的观点时，可以更详细地解释他的理由，并给出具体例子；3）在组织回答时，尝试使用过渡词或短语来连接不同的想法，使回答更加流畅。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: So in the proposal, the author believes that it's a very good idea that the botanical students provide guides for the tourists to fundraise for the generous donor. But in the listening, the man students doesn't think it is a very good idea. Firstly, the information that the students will provide will be very basic. And also the audience cannot really understand the knowledge. And maybe they're keeping saying the same thing to every group and it's very meaningless. And secondly, for the audience, they just want to walk around and see the beautiful flower and enjoy a piece of quiet. And also there are already basic introduction nearby the plants, such as the origin of the plants. So they don't really need this kind of guided service.

Corrected Answer: So in the proposal, the author Natalie Greine believes that it's a very good idea beneficial approach for the botanical students botany students to provide guides for the tourists visitors to fundraise for the generous donor a generous donation. However, in the listening, the man students doesn't think it is a very good idea the male student disagrees with this idea. Firstly, he argues that the information provided by students would be too basic and not truly beneficial for visitors' understanding. Moreover, he believes that guides might end up repeating themselves to different groups, rendering their efforts meaningless. Secondly, he points out that many visitors simply want to stroll around, admire the beautiful flowers, and enjoy some peace and quiet. Furthermore, there are already informative signs near the plants, providing essential details such as their origins. Thus, he concludes that guided tours are not truly necessary.

(将“the author”改为“Natalie Greine”，使回答更具体；将“very good idea”改为“beneficial approach”，提高词汇的多样性；将“the botanical students”改为“botany students”，使表达更准确；将“the tourists”改为“visitors”，使表达更符合语境；将“the generous donor”改为“a generous donation”，使表达更准确；将“the man students doesn't think it is a very good idea”改为“the male student disagrees with this idea”，使语法和表达更准确。)

Revised Answer (140 words): In the proposal, Natalie Greine believes that it's a beneficial approach for botany students to provide guided tours for visitors as a way to fundraise for a generous donation. However, the male student in the listening disagrees with this idea. He argues that the information provided by students would be too basic and not truly beneficial for visitors' understanding. Moreover, he believes that guides might end up repeating themselves to different groups, rendering their efforts meaningless. Secondly, he points out that many visitors simply want to stroll around, admire the beautiful flowers, and enjoy some peace and quiet. Furthermore, there are already informative signs near the plants, providing essential details such as their origins. Thus, he concludes that guided tours are not truly necessary for visitors to have an enjoyable experience at the garden.

6.思维导图

• Proposal

  • Natalie Greine
  • Botany students as guides
  • Fundraise for donation

• Male student's opinion

  • Disagrees with the idea
  • Reasons
    • Basic information provided
    • Repetition for different groups
    • Visitors' preferences (peace and quiet)
    • Existing informative signs

7.关键词

1.Sub Scores Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3

2.Estimated Scores

23. 3.Delivery

The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, but there are occasional pauses that disrupt the flow. To improve, the speaker should practice speaking more consistently and reduce unnecessary pauses. Additionally, pay attention to pronunciation to avoid any spelling errors that may arise from inaccurate pronunciation.

4.Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas. However, the speaker could provide more specific examples or details to better support their points. To improve topic development, the speaker should focus on elaborating on their reasons and providing more concrete evidence to strengthen their argument.

5.Language Use

The reading passage proposes that the business department should require all the business major business-major students to complete a summer internship. The man strongly opposes this idea for two main reasons. Firstly, the man believes that not everybody benefits from these internships. For instance, the man's brother did an internship, but he only did 30 works menial tasks("30 works" is unclear; "menial tasks" is more specific and accurate), which demonstrates that there's no guarantee that everybody can gain knowledge from an internship. Secondly, the man believes that it is unrealistic for the university to give money for students to go to internships because the university itself does not have spare money. Overall, the man disagrees with this idea because it is unrealistic and not helpful.

Revised Answer (140 words):

The reading passage suggests that the business department should mandate all business-major students to complete a summer internship. However, the man strongly opposes this proposal due to two primary reasons. First, he argues that not every student will benefit from such internships, as experiences may vary significantly. For example, his brother participated in an internship but only performed menial tasks, indicating that there is no guarantee of gaining valuable knowledge from these experiences. Second, he contends that expecting the university to provide financial assistance for unpaid internships is unrealistic since universities typically do not have extra funds available for such purposes. In conclusion, the man disagrees with the proposal as he believes it is both unrealistic and potentially unhelpful for many students.

6.Mind Map

- Reading Passage
  - Proposal: Require business-major students to complete internships

- Man's Opinion
  - Opposition
    - Reason 1: Varied experiences, not always beneficial
      - Example: Brother's internship with menial tasks
    - Reason 2: Unrealistic financial expectations from the university

- Revised Answer
  - Summary of proposal and man's opinion
  - Elaboration on reasons and examples

7.Key Words