TOEFL Speaking Task 2

📖 Texto de lectura

Campus Announcement: Starting next semester, the university will extend library hours to 24/7 during finals week only. This change aims to provide students with more flexible study time during peak exam periods. However, to accommodate this, the library will close for maintenance for two weeks before finals each semester.

🎧 Conversación de audio

M: Did you see the announcement about library hours? I think it's terrible. Closing for two weeks before finals is a huge problem. That's when I need the library most for research and group projects. W: But the 24/7 access during finals week sounds great. I always struggle to find a seat then. M: Sure, but two weeks of no library access is worse. Plus, maintenance during the semester disrupts our routine. We could use the online resources, but many textbooks and journals are only in print. And the university could just hire more staff instead of closing. W: I see your point. The closure would really hurt our preparation.

❓ Pregunta The man expresses his opinion about the announcement. State his opinion and explain the reasons he gives.

📊 Rúbrica TOEFL Speaking Task 2

Delivery: Fluency, pronunciation, intonation
Language Use: Grammar, vocabulary, sentence variety
Topic Development: Accurately restate the student's opinion and two reasons

Scored 0-30 based on holistic scoring (original 0-4, scaled to 30). 30s preparation, 60s response.

💡 Consejos

Take quick notes on the student's opinion and two reasons during reading and listening
State the student's opinion first (support or oppose), then explain the two reasons
Use template phrases: "The student believes... because... First... Second..."
Keep within 60s; ensure clarity and fluency

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