TOEFL Speaking Task 1

❓ Pregunta oral Some people prefer to live in a new city or country after they retire. Others prefer to spend their retirement in the same place where they have lived for most of their lives. Which do you think is better and why? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion.

📊 Rúbrica 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.

💡 Consejos

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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