TOEFL TPO 42 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The man disagrees with the decision announced in the student newspaper. Explain why the university made the decision and why the man disagrees with.

1.Sub Scores

• Delivery: 3

• Topic Development: 3.5

• Language Use: 3

2.Estimated Scores

• Total Score: 27

3.Delivery The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some minor punctuation issues that can be improved upon. To enhance the delivery, the speaker should focus on appropriate pauses and work on accurate pronunciation to avoid any spelling errors.

4.Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. The speaker effectively explains the university's decision and the man's disagreement with it. To further improve topic development, the speaker could provide more specific examples or details from the conversation to strengthen their argument.

5.Language Use

Original: According to a recent announcement, starting next fall, the university will stop providing evening classes in many departments due to a steady decline in enrollments. The university recently announced that starting next fall, they will discontinue evening classes in numerous departments because of a consistent decrease in enrollment. (Rephrased for better flow and clarity)

The fact that the evening classes are taught by teaching assistants is the primary reason for the decline. The main reason for this decline is that most evening classes are led by teaching assistants. (Simplified sentence structure)

However, the man in the conversation disagrees with this decision. Nonetheless, the man in the discussion opposes this decision. (Improved word choice)

Revised Answer (140 words):

The university recently announced that starting next fall, they will discontinue evening classes in numerous departments because of a consistent decrease in enrollment. The main reason for this decline is that most evening classes are led by teaching assistants. Nonetheless, the man in the discussion opposes this decision. He believes that small classes are more preferable as students can be more involved in discussions or activities, leading to a better learning experience. Additionally, he argues that experienced faculty members may have been teaching for over 20 years and could be tired by now. In contrast, young and inexperienced teachers might be more enthusiastic when teaching, which could bring different perspectives to students. To achieve a higher score, the speaker should focus on using advanced vocabulary, proper grammar, natural flow of statements, smooth transitions, and strong conclusions in their response.

6.Mind Map

• University decision

  • Discontinue evening classes
  • Decrease in enrollment
  • Teaching assistants as instructors

• Man's disagreement

  • Benefits of small classes
  • Experienced faculty vs. enthusiastic teaching assistants

7.Key Words

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，这位考生的回答相对清晰，语速适中，但在某些地方存在不必要的停顿。为了提高表达能力，建议考生在练习时注意语音语调的准确性，并尝试在不影响理解的情况下减少停顿。

4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看，考生的回答基本上符合题目要求，能够解释大学做出这个决定的原因以及男生对此表示反对的原因。但是，在组织结构和论据方面还有改进的空间。建议考生在练习时注意提高论点之间的逻辑关联，并尝试使用更多具体事例来支持自己的观点。

5.语言使用

Original Answer: The university is going to stop offering evening classes in many departments in next fall, but the man in the listening part doesn't like this idea, because firstly he says that most students prefer more classes, because it's a better way for them to learn more knowledge, and he knows a lot of students who feel opposite to the survey. Secondly, he thinks that most experienced teachers have been teaching the same thing for over 20 years, so they may be tired about teaching. Therefore, teaching assistants with no experience may be more enthusiastic than the experienced teachers, so they can communicate that excitement.

Corrected Answer: The university is going to stop offering evening classes in many departments instarting next fall(改为starting，使句子更自然), but the man in the listening part doesn't like this idea. becauseFirstly, he says that most students prefer moresmaller classes(改为smaller，更符合原文意思), because it's a better way for them to learn more knowledgegain knowledge(改为gain knowledge，使句子更自然), and he knows a lot of students who feel opposite tocontrary to the survey(改为contrary to，使句子更自然). Secondly, he thinks that most experienced teachers have been teaching the same thing for over 20 years, so they may be tired aboutof teaching(改为of，使句子更自然). Therefore, teaching assistants with no experience may be more enthusiastic than the experienced teachers, so they can communicate that excitement.

Revised Answer (140 words): The university plans to stop offering evening classes in many departments starting next fall. However, the man in the listening part disagrees with this decision. Firstly, he believes that most students prefer smaller classes as it provides a better learning environment for them to gain knowledge. He also knows many students who feel contrary to the survey results. Secondly, he thinks that experienced teachers who have been teaching the same subject for over 20 years may become tired of teaching and lose their enthusiasm. In contrast, teaching assistants with less experience might be more passionate and eager to teach, which allows them to effectively communicate their excitement to the students. Therefore, the man argues that eliminating evening classes might not be the best solution for improving students' learning experience.

6.思维导图

- University's decision
  - Stop offering evening classes
  - Starting next fall

- Man's disagreement
  - Students prefer smaller classes
    - Better learning environment
    - Gain knowledge
  - Experienced teachers vs. teaching assistants
    - Experienced teachers may be tired of teaching
    - Teaching assistants may be more enthusiastic and passionate

7.关键词

1.子项得分

• 交付 (Delivery): 3

• 主题发展 (Topic Development): 3.5

• 语言使用 (Language Use): 3

2.预估分数

• 总分: 25

3.表达 回答中的语音清晰，但在某些地方稍微有些停顿。建议练习更连贯、流畅的发音，保持一致的语速，尽量减少不必要的停顿。此外，注意正确发音以避免拼写错误。

4.话题发展 回答内容基本上是连贯和组织良好的，但在解释男生不同意大学决定的原因时可以更加详细。例如，在提到小班课程有助于学生参与度时，可以进一步举例说明这种情况如何提高学生的学习效果。同时，在论述教师经验问题时，可以补充更多关于新老教师教学风格差异的观点。总体来说，尝试在回答中加入更多具体事例和论据以支持观点。

5.语言使用

原文：The university administration decided to cancel the evening classes because of their small size and they believe that students might prefer experienced faculty members. The university administration decided to cancel the evening classes due to their small size, believing that students might prefer experienced faculty members.（将两个句子合并为一个更自然的句子，用逗号连接。）

原文：However, in the conversation, the man disagrees with the decision because he believes that students actually prefer small classes as they can participate more actively and pay better attention which leads to a better learning experience. However, in the conversation, the man disagrees with the decision, arguing that students actually prefer small classes since they can participate more actively and pay better attention, leading to a better learning experience.（在句子中添加逗号以提高可读性，并使用“arguing”和“since”使句子更自然。）

原文：Another reason is the teacher with around 20 years of teaching experience might be less enthusiastic. Another reason is that a teacher with around 20 years of teaching experience might be less enthusiastic.（在“reason”后添加“that”以使句子更自然。）

原文：On the other hand, interacting with first-year teaching teacher could be more engaging and a better way to study. On the other hand, interacting with first-year teaching assistants could be more engaging and a more effective way to study.（将“teacher”改为“teaching assistants”，并使用“a more effective way”使句子更自然。）

根据修改建议，回答的修订版本（140词）：

The university administration decided to cancel the evening classes due to their small size, believing that students might prefer experienced faculty members. However, in the conversation, the man disagrees with the decision, arguing that students actually prefer small classes since they can participate more actively and pay better attention, leading to a better learning experience. Another reason is that a teacher with around 20 years of teaching experience might be less enthusiastic. On the other hand, interacting with first-year teaching assistants could be more engaging and a more effective way to study. That's why the man disagrees with this proposal.

6.思维导图

- University decision
  - Cancel evening classes
  - Small size
  - Preference for experienced faculty members

- Man's disagreement
  - Benefits of small classes
    - Active participation
    - Better attention
    - Improved learning experience
  - Teacher experience
    - Less enthusiasm in experienced teachers
    - More engaging interaction with first-year teaching assistants

7.关键词