TOEFL Устная речь Task 1

❓ Вопрос Some people believe that university students should be required to take at least one course in public speaking before they graduate. Others think that public speaking should be an optional course, since many students feel anxious about speaking in front of large groups. Which view do you agree with? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

📊 Критерии оценки TOEFL Speaking Task 1

Delivery: Fluency, pronunciation, intonation
Language Use: Grammar, vocabulary, sentence variety
Topic Development: Clear position, sufficient reasons, logical flow

Scored 0-30 based on holistic scoring (original 0-4, scaled to 30). 15s preparation, 45s response.

💡 Советы

Use the 15s preparation to jot down 2 main reasons
State your position clearly, then support with specific examples
Use template phrases: "I believe... because... For example..."
Keep within 45s; maintain moderate pace, mind pauses and intonation
Avoid memorized templates; express naturally in your own words

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