TOEFL SPEAKING

QUESTION 1 and 2 - Opinion and personal preferences

Template Answer: Reason 1: Reason 2: In my view (answer) is for two reasons. First (reason 1), for example (give an example), Second (reason) 2, for instance (give an example). Thats why (answer). If I have only 1 reason, give an example of when that didnt happen and what that resulted.

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Question 1: Personal Preference Describe something (favorite thing/person/etc.). Present/past tenses, or conditional situation. 15 seconds preparation, 45 speaking. Personally, I would have to say that ... my favorite X is/was ... if I got the opportunity to ... First of all, ... Secondly ... So, that's why ... [restate] Question 2: Choice between two. 15 seconds preparation, 45 speaking. I definitely prefer X rather than Y agree that X rather than Y because of many reasons: First, ... Second, ... So that's why I prefer/agree that.

QUESTION 3 - Reading, Listening, Speaking

Template Reading Change, something new in campus, in most cases

Change: Reason 1: Reason 2: Listening Man Woman chart Man (or woman) Opinion Reason 1 Reason 2 Speaking The reading states that (tell about the change). The mans (or woman) opinion is that (his opinion). He/She provides 2 reasons. First. Second. Thats why.

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On the one hand, in the reading, there is a ... about ... In fact, the University/College/School is ... The main reasons are... On the other hand, the student/man/woman agrees/disagrees with the policy/proposal. His/Hers/Theirs reasons are: First, ... Second, ...

QUESTION 4 Reading (article), Listening (lecture), Speaking

Template Reading Title and Definition Listening Example of description, write keywords Speaking The article is about (title) which the passage define as (definition), the professor provides an example of (example) to illustrate this. He or she states (enounced or according to the professor) that. And so, this example clearly illustrates (definition)

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Short passage + lecture. The passage explains something in general terms, and the professors usually gives examples or applications of the concept. 30 seconds preparation, 60 speaking. Based on the passage, the X is ...

During the lecture, the professor explains further the topic by giving two examples/applications. The first example he/she gives is... The second ... These examples are useful to understand the concept of X

QUESTION 5 Listening (conversation) and Speaking

Listening Campus or simple problem Man/Woman chart Problem -> solution 1-> response-> solution 2-> response Speaking The mans (or womans) problem is that (problem). The students discuss 2 solutions. First (solution 1), Second (solution 2). If I were the man (woman), I would choose the second (first) solution. The 1st (or 2nd) isnt good because.. The 2nd is better because. Thats why I would choose the 2nd solution

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Conversation between two students about some problem in campus. 20 seconds preparation, 60 speaking. According to the conversation, the woman/man has a problem about ... His/her friend, gives him/her two suggestions. First, ... Second, ... In my opinion, he/she should do ... because ... Here it is VERY important that you give your opinion. Therefore, don't spend too much time describing the situation. Try to choose which option do you prefer while listening the conversation, and start thinking why is better that solution. Do not restate the SAME arguments of the adviser, so try to find any other advantage of that solution from your personal experience.

QUESTION 6 Listening (lecture) and Speaking

Listening Topic definition Subtopic 1 define, and example Subtopic 2 define, and example

Speaking In this lecture, the professor talks about. He describes two ways. The first way is The professor gives an example. The second way is the professor gives an example.