TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion about the student’s proposal. 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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I’ve noticed that small construction projects on campus—like fixing sidewalks and parking lots—often take place during the regular school year, when classes are in session. I propose that whenever possible the university should schedule such construction projects to take place during the three-month summer break. One reason is that construction projects can be so disruptive; they create inconveniences and can make it hard to get where you need to go on campus. And, second, construction projects would be more likely to be completed quickly if they were scheduled for the summer when the weather is usually good. Sincerely, Eric Hughes
题目
The woman expresses her opinion about the student’s proposal. 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
在回答中，发音大部分清晰，但有时语速不稳定，偶尔出现停顿。为了提高发音，请多加练习，尤其是在句子之间保持连贯性。此外，注意正确的语调和重音，以便更自然地表达。
4.话题发展 回答内容基本上符合题目要求，但在总结提案时略显简短。为了更好地发展话题，请尝试提供更详细的信息和例子来支持你的观点。同时，在组织回答时，请确保各个观点之间有明确的联系，并适当使用过渡词汇。
5.语言使用原文：The school plans to make construction projects on campus, like fix sidewalks and parking lots on summer. The school plans to conduct construction projects on campus, such as fixing sidewalks and parking lots during the summer.（将“make”改为“conduct”，将“on summer”改为“during the summer”，使句子更自然。）
However, the woman disagreed with the time period. However, the woman agrees with the proposal.（原文表述错误，女士实际上同意提案。）
Firstly, she assumes that it is inappropriate to make that construction when they are at school, because a lot of people drive every day. Firstly, she believes that it is inconvenient to have construction during the school year since many people drive daily.（将“assumes”改为“believes”，将“inappropriate”改为“inconvenient”，使句子更自然。）
So the constructions will take too many spaces for them to park their cars, which consequently make them late. Thus, the construction will occupy parking spaces, causing delays for students and professors.（简化句子，使其更清晰。）
Secondly, because of the weather, it usually takes longer to finish. Secondly, due to weather conditions, construction projects usually take longer to complete.（调整句子结构，使其更自然。）
Revised Answer (140 words):
The school plans to conduct construction projects on campus, such as fixing sidewalks and parking lots during the summer. However, the woman agrees with the proposal. Firstly, she believes that it is inconvenient to have construction during the school year since many people drive daily. Thus, the construction will occupy parking spaces, causing delays for students and professors. She recalls last year's parking lot repairs that led to insufficient parking spots and people arriving late to classes. Secondly, due to weather conditions, construction projects usually take longer to complete. The woman mentions the snowstorms last year that caused interruptions in the parking lot repairs, prolonging the project's completion time. Overall, she supports scheduling construction projects during the summer break to minimize disruptions and ensure timely completion.
6.思维导图
- Proposal
- Construction projects during summer
- Woman's opinion
- Agrees with proposal
- Reasons
- Inconvenience during school year
- Parking issues
- Delays for students and professors
- Weather conditions
- Longer completion time
- Example: snowstorms last year
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English definitions | Simplified Chinese translations | Sample sentences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| proposal | /prəˈpoʊzəl/ | noun | a plan or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion | 提案 | The proposal to schedule construction projects during the summer break is reasonable and practical. |
| inconvenience | /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/ | noun | trouble or difficulty caused to one's personal requirements or comfort | 不便 | The ongoing construction during the school year causes inconvenience to students and professors. |
| occupy | /ˈɑkjuˌpaɪ/ | verb | to fill or use a space, area, or amount of time | 占用 | The construction will occupy parking spaces, making it difficult for people to find spots for their cars. |
| weather conditions | /ˈwɛðər kənˈdɪʃənz/ | noun | the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc. | 天气条件 | Due to weather conditions, construction projects usually take longer to complete during the school year. |
| disruption | /dɪsˈrʌpʃən/ | noun | disturbance or problems which interrupt an event, activity, or process | 干扰 | Scheduling construction projects during the summer break can minimize disruptions to campus life. |
