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.
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Outside Arts Involvement Should Satisfy Arts Requirement Undergraduate students at the university are required to take at least one arts course in music, art, or theater in order to expose them to the arts. However, I take violin lessons outside the university, and I don't think I should be required to take arts courses since l already have music experience. I think students who are involved in the arts outside the university should not be required to take arts courses because they are already artistically involved, cshow that they have experience with the arts, students could supply samples of their artistic work for evaluation biuniversity faculty.Sincerely, Matt Williams
Question
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.
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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,发言者的表达较为清晰,语速适中,但在某些地方存在不必要的停顿。建议发言者注意在适当的地方停顿,以提高表达的流畅性。同时,注意发音的准确性,避免出现拼写错误。
4.话题发展 发言者对于问题的回答较为完整,能够概括提案的内容并阐述女士对此的观点及理由。但在组织结构上可以进一步优化,例如在提到女士的观点时可以使用更清晰的连接词。建议在练习中多关注逻辑结构和连接词的使用,使回答更加条理清晰。
5.语言使用Original: The reason is that students studying outside the university should not be required to take an art course, because they already have some art experience and they can supply the samples to the professors. But the women disagree with the idea. The first reason is that it's a whole range of different courses in university, so students could benefit from the course. For example, they could get something new and be interested in it and they can explore some other area. And the second reason is that the suggestion doesn't work well in the university, because the professors are always busy teaching students or helping students and preparing some meetings. So they don't have time to do it. Submitting samples to them could take too much time often.
Corrected: The reason is that students studyinglearning outside the university should not be required to take an artarts course, because they already have some artarts experience and they can supply the samples to the professors. But the womenwoman disagrees with the idea. The first reason is that there's a whole range of different courses in universitythe university, so students could benefit from the coursethese courses. For example, they could discover something new and become interested in it, and they can explore other areas. And the second reason is that the suggestion doesn't work well in the universityuniversities, because the professors are always busy teaching students, helping students, and preparing for meetings. So they don't have time to do it. Submitting samples to them could often take too much time.
(学习: 更自然的表达方式;艺术课程: 保持一致性;女士: 单数形式;在大学里: 更自然的表达方式;这些课程: 更清晰地表示多个课程;发现新事物并对其感兴趣: 更自然的表达方式;在大学里: 更自然的表达方式)
Revised Answer (140 words):
The reason is that students learning outside the university should not be required to take an arts course, because they already have some arts experience and they can supply samples to the professors. However, the woman disagrees with this idea. The first reason is that there's a whole range of different courses in the university, so students could benefit from these courses. For example, they could discover something new and become interested in it, allowing them to explore other areas of art. The second reason is that the suggestion doesn't work well in universities, as professors are always busy teaching students, helping them with their projects, and preparing for meetings. Therefore, they don't have time to evaluate external samples. Submitting samples to them could often take too much time and add to their already busy schedules.
6.思维导图
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Proposal
- Students learning outside university
- Not required to take arts course
- Supply samples to professors
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Woman's opinion
- Disagrees with proposal
- Reasons
- Range of different courses in university
- Benefit from these courses
- Discover new interests and explore other areas
- Professors' busy schedules
- Teaching, helping students, preparing for meetings
- No time to evaluate external samples
- Range of different courses in university
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| requirement | /rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/ | noun | a thing that is needed or wanted | 要求 | The arts requirement at the university ensures that students are exposed to various forms of artistic expression. |
| diverse | /daɪˈvɜːrs/ | adjective | showing a great deal of variety; very different | 多样的 | The university offers a diverse range of arts courses, allowing students to explore their interests. |
| evaluate | /ɪˈvæljueɪt/ | verb | form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess | 评估 | Professors should evaluate students' external art samples to determine if they meet the arts requirement. |
| extracurricular | /ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjʊlər/ | adjective | (of an activity) pursued in addition to the normal course of study | 课外的 | Extracurricular arts activities can help students develop their skills and interests outside the classroom. |
| workload | /ˈwɜːrkloʊd/ | noun | the amount of work to be done by someone, especially in a specified period | 工作量 | Professors have a heavy workload, making it difficult for them to evaluate external art samples in a timely manner. |
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1.子项得分 Delivery: 2 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 2
2.预估分数
19. 3.表达
在表达方面,发言者的语速和发音需要改进。尝试练习更清晰、流畅的发音,并保持一致的语速,避免不必要的停顿。此外,注意正确发音以避免拼写错误。
4.话题发展 在话题发展方面,发言者对于提案的概述和女性的观点进行了较好的总结。然而,可以更清晰地组织思路和连接观点。例如,在提到女性同意提案时,可以明确指出她认为这将有助于学生共享餐厅空间。在解释她对互动的担忧时,可以详细说明她担心学生可能会打扰教授,并给出具体例子。总之,尝试更清晰地组织思路,并提供充足的支持或例子来加强论点。
5.语言使用Original Answer: The woman first agreed to this notice that it will help students share the mall room because the professor will have truthful options for their eating. They could eat at class, office and local restaurant. And they won't be at the diner there often. So if they link this room together, this room and this space can be fully used but she has some concern about it, about the interaction between the students and the teachers. Because they think eating with the teachers will bother the students because they will afraid that the professor will question them or even ask them if their paper have done. So if they want to just eat with their colleagues and quietly, they will not be with the students.
Corrected Answer: The woman initially agrees with the proposal, stating that it would help students share the dining space since professors have various options for their meals. They could eat in class, their offices, or local restaurants. As a result, they wouldn't use the dining area as often. Combining these spaces would maximize usage; however, she expresses concerns about potential interactions between students and professors. She believes that eating with professors might make students uncomfortable due to possible questions about assignments or paper progress. Therefore, if professors prefer to dine with colleagues or enjoy a quiet meal, they might not want to share the space with students. (在修改后的回答中,我们使用了更自然的语言风格,修正了语法错误,并确保了句子结构、词汇和语法的正确性。此外,我们还改进了表达方式,使陈述更自然流畅,并在段落之间进行了平滑过渡。)
Revised Answer (140 words): The woman initially agrees with the proposal, stating that it would help students share the dining space since professors have various options for their meals, such as eating in class, their offices, or local restaurants. As a result, they wouldn't use the dining area as often. Combining these spaces would maximize usage; however, she expresses concerns about potential interactions between students and professors. She believes that eating with professors might make students uncomfortable due to possible questions about assignments or paper progress. Therefore, if professors prefer to dine with colleagues or enjoy a quiet meal, they might not want to share the space with students. Overall, while the woman supports the idea of combining dining areas for better space utilization, she acknowledges potential drawbacks regarding student-professor interactions during meals.
6.思维导图
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Agreement
- Share dining space
- Professors' various meal options
- Class, offices, local restaurants
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Concerns
- Interactions between students and professors
- Uncomfortable situations
- Questions about assignments or paper progress
- Uncomfortable situations
- Professors' preferences
- Dine with colleagues or enjoy a quiet meal
- Interactions between students and professors
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| maximize | /ˈmæksɪmaɪz/ | verb | to make as large or great as possible | 最大化 | Combining the dining areas would maximize the usage of space, benefiting both students and professors. |
| interaction | /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/ | noun | mutual action or influence | 互动 | The woman is concerned about potential interactions between students and professors during meals. |
| uncomfortable | /ʌnˈkʌmftəbəl/ | adjective | causing discomfort or distress; not at ease | 不舒服的 | Eating with professors might make students feel uncomfortable due to possible questions about assignments. |
| preference | /prɪˈfɛrəns/ | noun | a greater liking for one alternative over another or others | 偏好 | Professors might have a preference for dining with colleagues or enjoying a quiet meal. |
| drawback | /ˈdrɔːbæk/ | noun | a disadvantage or problem | 缺点 | While the woman supports the idea, she acknowledges potential drawbacks regarding student-professor interactions. |
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Evaluation Result
1.子项得分 Delivery: 2 Topic Development: 2 Language Use: 2
2.预估分数
19. 3.表达
在回答中,发言者的语速较快,有时会出现不必要的停顿。建议发言者放慢语速,确保发音准确,并尽量减少不必要的停顿。此外,注意在适当的地方使用标点符号,以提高语言表达的清晰度。
4.话题发展 回答内容与问题相关性较弱,没有明确总结提案及女士对提案的观点和理由。建议在回答时先简要总结提案内容,然后明确指出女士的观点及其支持该观点的理由。此外,注意组织内容,使回答更加连贯和有条理。
5.语言使用The Women's Disability is a powerful title. The woman discusses the university's solar panel proposal. (原文与问题无关,修改为与问题相关的表述) First, it seems that students will move to a new place outside the campus, which is not safe on the campus. First, she mentions that new student housing is being built off-campus, providing more living options for students. (修改为更清晰、准确的描述) Students can't go to the campus for food. (删除与问题无关的内容) So, students may prefer to live in the new places without moving or going to the campus. Thus, the need for additional on-campus housing may be reduced. (修改为更恰当的表述) Second, the women said that the writer did not read the project carefully, since the photo panels will be installed behind the tree in an open area. Second, she points out that Jack may not have read the project details carefully since the solar panels will be placed behind trees in an open area. (修改为更清晰、准确的描述) They will not be constructed in the center of the campus. So, the campus will not be open. As a result, the solar panels will not affect the campus's aesthetics. (修改为更恰当的表述)
Revised Answer (140 words):
The woman discusses the university's solar panel proposal. First, she mentions that new student housing is being built off-campus, providing more living options for students. Thus, the need for additional on-campus housing may be reduced. Second, she points out that Jack may not have read the project details carefully since the solar panels will be placed behind trees in an open area. As a result, the solar panels will not affect the campus's aesthetics. Overall, the woman believes that the solar panel project is a good idea and addresses Jack's concerns about space and aesthetics by highlighting the new off-campus housing and the careful placement of the solar panels to minimize their visual impact on campus.
6.思维导图
- Solar Panel Proposal
- New Off-Campus Housing
- More living options
- Reduced need for on-campus housing
- Project Details
- Solar panels placed behind trees
- Minimal visual impact on campus aesthetics
- Woman's Opinion
- Supports the project
- Addresses Jack's concerns
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aesthetics | /ɛsˈθɛtɪks/ | noun | the study of beauty in art and nature | 美学 | The solar panel project takes aesthetics into consideration by placing them behind trees. |
| minimize | /ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/ | verb | to reduce something to the smallest amount | 最小化 | The university aims to minimize the visual impact of solar panels on campus. |
| off-campus | /ˌɔfˈkæmpəs/ | adjective | not located within the campus | 校园外的 | The new off-campus housing provides more living options for students. |
| proposal | /prəˈpoʊzəl/ | noun | a plan or suggestion put forward for others to consider | 提案 | The woman supports the solar panel proposal as it addresses concerns about space and aesthetics. |
| visual impact | /ˈvɪʒuəl ˈɪmpækt/ | noun | the effect or influence of something on how it looks | 视觉影响 | The solar panels' placement behind trees helps to reduce their visual impact on campus. |
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