2017-03-29 TOEFL: speaking 3

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - notes from all classes
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Speaking section: third part of the test, after the (mandatory) 10-minute break that follows listening
There are 6 speaking tasks, which will take about 20 minutes to complete (with 5.5 minutes of speaking)
1 independent - open-ended, 15s to prepare / 45s to speak
2 independent - choice, 15 / 45
3 integrated reading/listening/speaking - campus announcement and conversation, 30 / 60
4 integrated reading/listening/speaking - academic text and lecture, 30 / 60
5 integrated listening/speaking - conversation about a problem and solutions, 20 / 60
6 integrated listening/speaking - academic lecture, 20 / 60
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DELTA p. 286 - Read the announcement about a change to the campus food service. Then listen to two students discussing the vote.
What’s the man’s opinion? - He prefers the second option.
What reasons does he give for this opinion?
	- Main cafeteria is always too crowded (no space to sit, long lines, no bike parking)
	- Additional eating areas will be more convenient (because classes are all over campus) and will provide more eating options (such as BBQ).
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Your response should have these parts:
1 Introduction: summarize the announcement
2 Topic/Thesis statement: state the person’s opinion about the announcement
3 Lead-in: “He gives two reasons for his opinion.”
4 Reason 1: “The first reason is…”
5 Detail/Example
6 Reason 2: “The other reason is…”
7 Detail/Example
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p. 291 - Read the announcement and listen to the woman talk about it.
Take 5 minutes with your partner to prepare/outline a “perfect” response to this prompt.
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ETS past tests - Tell your partner your responses to question 3 from tests 1 and 2.
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BREAK
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Record your responses to question 3 from ETS past tests 3, 4, and 5.
Listen to your own responses and choose the one you would like us to hear and discuss as a class.
What’s good or bad about your classmates’ responses?
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She told her friend that the professor isn’t very organized.
She said that the professor isn’t very organized.
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Writing section: 2 parts, integrated and independent
1 Integrated: read a passage about a topic, listen to a lecture about the same topic, 20 minutes to write about how the points from the lecture relate to the points from the listening
2 Independent: read a prompt that presents a choice (agree/disagree with a statement, or “some people think” / “other people believe” and then choose which position you agree with), 30 minutes to write an essay stating and supporting your position
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Independent writing thesis statement and lead-in:
“In my opinion, it is better to live on your own than to live with roommates. This is because living alone teaches you how to manage your money, allows more freedom, and makes you more responsible for taking care of your living space.”