In this question, you'll listen to part of a conversation or a lecture. You will then be asked a question about what you have heard. Your response will be scored on your ability to speak clearly and coherently and on your ability to accurately convey information about what you heard. You'll have 20 seconds to prepare your answer and 60 seconds to speak.
You may take notes while you read and while you listen to the conversations and lectures. You may use your notes to help prepare your response.
We recommend you practice taking notes with a pen and paper like you will during your TOEFL exam.
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Question:
The speakers discuss two possible solutions to the woman’s problem. Briefly summarize the problem, then state which solution you recommend and explain why.
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How we review your speaking response | Our TOEFL certified instructors will review your speaking response based on the following criteria:
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Task fulfillment is about how well you respond to the question you are given. TOEFL raters are looking for a response that answers the question directly, with relevant ideas that are fully developed. Fulfilling the task means answering all parts of the question completely. |
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Pronunciation and intonation is about how you form English sounds and how you use natural English intonation. Your pronunciation and intonation can damage your score if it is difficult for the raters to understand what you are saying. |
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Flow and speech is about how quickly you can speak and how much pausing and hesitation you use. You don’t have to speak quickly, but just quickly enough to sound natural and explain all of your ideas. Raters want to hear natural rhythm and flow. |
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Correct grammar usage is about how you use English grammar and sentence structure. Raters want to see that you can use what you know correctly. Your grammar doesn’t have to be perfect to score high, but mistakes shouldn’t interfere with your meaning. |
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Vocabulary usage is about how you use English words. Raters are looking for responses that use different words correctly and accurately, and that use a wide range of words that help listeners understand. |
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Support and development is about the content of your speaking response. Your content should be related directly to the topic, and you should have several main ideas that support your opinion or position. These ideas should be persuasive or compelling. |
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connections and coherence are about how you put your ideas together and link different sentences to each other. Raters want to see speaking that flows naturally from idea to idea without confusing the listener. |
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Exercise 2 Tips for Success
Answer structure
1. Describe the problem the student is facing and the two suggested solutions.
2. State which solution you prefer.
3. Provide reasons why you chose this solution.
A format for the 60 seconds speech:
20-25 seconds - Describe the problem the student is facing and the two suggested solutions
10 seconds - State which solution you prefer
20-25 seconds - Provide reasons why you chose this solution
Answer template
He/She has two solutions.
One solution is that _________
Another solution is that _________
I think the man/woman had better _________
One reason is that _________
Another reason is that _________