2016-11-10 TOEFL: speaking question 5

Greg Malivuk
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http://www.pastebin.com/u/gmalivuk - notes from all classes
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http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-otherworldly-creatures-in-the-ocean-s-deepest-depths-lidia-lins
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Speaking section: 3rd section, first after the 10-minute break
- 6 tasks, which take about 20 minutes total (you speak for 5.5 minutes total)
1-2 - independent (your own opinions), 15 seconds to prepare, 45 seconds to speak
3 - reading/listening/speaking conversation about an announcement, 30s/60s
4 - reading/listening/speaking lecture about something academic, 30/60
5 - listening/speaking problem and solution, 20/60
6 - listening/speaking academic talk/lecture, 20/60
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Speaking Task 5
- listen to a conversation about a problem a student is happening
- read and hear the question: “The man offers the woman two solutions to her problem. Explain her problem, and explain which of the solutions you think is better and why.”
- 20 seconds to prepare your response
- 60 seconds to speak
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Your response should have these parts
1 Summarize the problem the student is having.
2 List (don’t explain) the two solutions that are offered in the conversation.
3 State your opinion. “In my opinion, the best solution for her is to …”
4 Explain the first reason. (advantage of your choice or disadvantage of the alternative)
5 Explain the second reason. (advantage of your choice or disadvantage of the alternative)
(6 Conclusion, if you have time.)
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Listen to the conversation and take notes. (Cengage 8.12)
Answer the questions on p. 497.
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Response example:
1 “The man is a heavy smoker and he would like to quit because he wants to take up speed skating. He has tried to quit on his own but wasn’t successful.”
2 “They discuss two possible solutions. First, he could be part of the heath center’s treatment program. Second, he could try hypnosis.”
3 “In my opinion, the best solution is to be part of the health center’s program to quit smoking. I have two reasons for this opinion.”
4 “The first reason is that the nicotine replacement program is likely to be effective because nicotine is the substance the body wants when you’re addicted to smoking.”
5 “The second reason is that hypnosis could be very expensive and less effective. The health center’s program is free for students.”
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http://www.bbbpress.com/2013/02/drama-games-tongue-twisters-the-ultimate-list/ - tongue twisters to get ready for speaking (if you want)
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p. 497 Task B - Listen to the conversation and take notes. Give the response to your partner.
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BREAK
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p. 498 Task C - same
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p. 500-502 Tasks 19.4/19.5 - Record your responses for these four tasks.
Listen to your responses and choose the one you’re most confident in.
What are the good and bad aspects of the sample responses? What score would you give them?
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In your book, section 3.8 (p. 311-321) is about this speaking task. p. 315-317 has some extra practice with these questions.
p. 318-321 - One way to improve your listening comprehension is this sort of gap-fill exercise.