Preparation time:15 seconds Response time: 45 seconds
Task1 Speaking (free-choice response)
(narrator) Describe one gift you ever given to others.
Preparation time:15 seconds Response time: 45 seconds
Task1 Speaking (free-choice response)
Topic: grandfather Expand →
1.hard-working:
e.g. two jobs 2.telling interesting stories: e.g. family stories/funny 3.brave and supportive 4.giving suggestions
→words for person
Level 1: bad, wicked, mean, shy, freak …
Level 2: cocky, disgusting, stupid, touchy, picky, fussy, stubborn, sel 3: snobbish, annoying, irritable, cynical(愤世嫉俗 的), radical, arrogant, racial , aloof(远离他人的), spoiled, alcoholic, grumpy(脾气暴躁的), trashy , slutty , frantic, creepy, grouchy( 心怀不满的 ), offensive, aggressive, weirdo, …
Tips during the test
Read questions carefully, be familiar with the direction; and be aware of your life details.
Organize your reply and write down a simple plan. (TST)
Preparation time:15 seconds
Response time: 45 seconds
Task1 Speaking (free-choice response) Things to note
→ Independent speaking (high beginner)
→ 15 〞to prepare and 45 〞to respond. → Responses are based entirely on your own experience and opinions. → Rated on the fullness of information.
I admire Mariah Cary, a pop singer. Actually I can answer the question with no hesitation, because she has grown on me since I was in high school. She even changed my mind. The most important thing is her almost perfect singing ability and she can also write songs for herself. I am not only entertained by her, but also amazed by her. Then in order to understand what she was singing, I made up mind to study English even harder. That is a very good attitude for a student who wanted to learn a foreign language. I will always love and support her.
More expanding
Topic: Mariah Carey Expand →
1. Admire her singing and songs
2. Entertained by her songs
3. Influenced my attitude towards English
Sample answer
transitions
Reasons:
Firstly/ First of all/ The first reason is that/ Of all the advantages Secondly/ Also/ Moreover/ Another reason is that/ In addition
Pick out 2 or 3 reasons
Task1 Speaking (free-choice response)
Topic: grandfather Supporting ideas: hard working √ railroad worker √ night clerk in hotel story telling skill √ family stories √ funny
TOEFL iBT SPEAKING
Rebecca
托福口语TASK1
Task1 Speaking (free-choice response)
What to speak in this task:
Describe a person/place/object/event which you familiar with, and give reasons why enjoy it？
Conclusion:
Overall/ Therefore/ Those reasons explain why
→words for person
Level 1: good, nice, cool, kind, sweet, funny …
Level 2: pretty, outgoing, easygoing, patient, good looking, warm-hearted, charming, trustworthy, confident, responsible, diligent, gentle… Level 3: self-disciplined, self-motivated, gorgeous, glamorous, elegant, decent, tasteful, workaholic, extroverted, introverted, altruistic( 无私的), charismatic, flawless…
Preparation time:15 seconds Response time: 45 seconds
Task1 Speaking (free-choice response)
(narrator) Where do you like to go when you are with friends? And why?
Speak clearly & slowly. Monitor the time. Adjust and use the microphone properly.
Openers & Tips for hesitation
For me...
I think it really, really…
I would say that... Personally, I believe that it… because… From my point of view, I think it is … because… As far as I am concerned…
Transitions:
first, also, because
Sample answer
The person whom I admire is my grandfather. I truly love him. First, he really worked as a bread-winner in our family. Because he had to do two jobs to support the whole family. One was a railroad worker and the other one was a night clerk in a hotel. I remember that he got exhausted when got back from work every night. Also, he always told me many interesting stories, either about family history or something else. I can’t remember the exact stories, but they were really funny and impressive.
→ describe something; → give reasons/details.
Task1 Speaking (free-choice response)
(narrator) What do you think are the characteristics of a good parent？
More expanding
Topic: mother Expand →
1. Help others
2. Doing housework besides her own job
3. Comfort me when I am sad
4. Help my study when I was a little kid