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TOEFL Speaking Test Preparation

Lesson 4: Task 2 (part 2)

Exercise 1

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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Older people can make better decisions. Include specific reasons in your explanation.

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Preparation Time : 15 seconds

Response Time : 45 seconds

- During the TOEFL test, you will be scored on your ability to speak clearly and

coherently about familiar topics.

- During the TOEFL test, you will be able to take notes during the reading and

audio portions of the test. You are permitted to use your notes to help prepare

your responses.

Teacher Notes

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Please structure your lesson as follows:

1. After a brief introduction, ask the student the question in Exercise 1.

Please time the student. (15 seconds to prepare; 45 seconds to answer)

2. Provide feedback on the answer’s fluency, structure, and time.

• Correct mistakes in grammar, pronunciation, and use of expressions / vocab.

• Structure: Good answers will begin with a conclusion or summary statement,

followed by supporting evidence / information. Your student should end

strong by restating the conclusion or summary.

• Tell the student how long his/her answer took to (a) prepare, and (b) deliver.

3. Work through the additional exercises, repeating step 2 for each exercise.

4. In the final 5 minutes, provide feedback on how your student performed

and highlight at least three areas for improvement.

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Additional Exercise Questions

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1. Do you agree with the notion that younger people

can come up with new ideas or not?

2. Do you agree with the notion that the best way to

increase salary is by working hard?

3. Do you agree with the notion that better education

leads to a higher possibility of wealth?

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Preparation Time : 15 seconds

Response Time : 45 seconds

Preparation Time : 15 seconds

Response Time : 45 seconds

Preparation Time : 15 seconds

Response Time : 45 seconds

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