Toefl Test - Speaking Sample Questions - Task 2

This document provides samples of typical questions included on The TOEFL Test to assess English language proficiency.
Description of the task:
The prompt presents two points of view on one issue.
First decide which side you want to support and give specific reasons and examples why you agree with it.

1. SPEAKING SECTION
TASK 2
PAIRED –CHOICE

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE TASK
■The prompt presents two points of view on one issue
■first decide which side you want to support
■give specific reasons and examples why you agree with it.

3. Steps-Pre-speaking
■a.read and analyze the prompt
■b.decide which side you will support
■c.prepare an outline

4. OUTLINE
■-why the other choice might be good (admitting the
opposition)
■your choice
■-2 reasons why your choice is an even better choice
■-example
■-Conclusion: not necessary a formal conclusion. Just a
concluding sentence.

5. SAMPLE
■Sometimes students have to write papers. Sometimes
they have to give oral presentations. Which activity do
you think is better for students, and why? Include details
and examples in your explanation.
■Preparation: 15”
■Response: 45”

6. SAMPLE OUTLINE
TASK choose which is better:
writing papers or giving oral presentations
OPINION giving oral presentations
SUPPORTING POINTS & DETAILS
º easier: less time to prepare
º interesting for others
º important job skill: confidence

7. Sample response
It is true that some people prefer to write papers because
they find it easier. However, I strongly believe that oral
presentations are better. Why? For the following reasons:
First, because they are easier and take less time to
prepare. Another reason is that oral presentations are
interesting for other students who are listening. Finally,
many jobs require oral presentations, so students can learn
an important skill and develop confidence in speaking to a
group.”
For example, when I was at university I took a course of
public speaking and it ‘s been very helpful.
This is why I think oral ´presentations are better.