[TOEFL][Speaking] New template: easy version | Q1, Q2

[Q1]

 

: Use specific reasons and details in your response

- 2 Options Question & Agree/disagree Question

 

Well,  I personally

1. lean towards choosing A. 

2. agree with the statement

 

One personal reason is that [reason]

1. It could be helpful in managing time

2. It could be helpful in managing costs

3. It could be helpful in alleviating stress

4. It could be helpful in personal growth, both mentally and even in terms of character

5. I've experienced it firsthand

 

For instance, [example] 

- time

1. When I study or do programming, sometimes I tend to lose my focus and start doing other things. But after doing A, it often helps me avoid these issue.

- costs

2. When I , sometimes I make impulsive choices and struggle to make rational decisions.  But after doing A, it often helps me avoid these issues.

- stress

3. When I study or do programming, sometimes I tend to lose my focus and start feeling stressed. But after doing A, it often helps me avoid these issues.

 - personal growth

4. Before experiencing A, I didn't know the importance of A. But after experiencing A, I came to understand [good point: ex, responsibility] precisely, and thanks to that experience, I've been able to lead a self-directed life.

- firsthand experience

5. I'm currently striving to share what I have and what I've learned as much as possible, but in the past, I was selfish and lacked consideration for others.

6. Before experiencing A, I didn't know what I wanted to do exactly. But after experiencing A, I came to understand what I wanted precisely, and thanks to that experience, I've been able to lead a self-directed life.

7. I believe that it's better to consistently and regularly accomplish tasks. Trying to do too much at once can quickly lead to fatigue, and it makes effcient time management difficult in the long term.

 

Also, [additional example]

- common

1. When I look around, I can find people who like A, and I think they probably like it not just for the sake of liking it, but because it helps them in some way. 

2. My parents said, even if it's not what we want, it's important to try a variety of experiences because they can help broaden our perspective and expand our thinking. And I think this is 100% true.

 

- personal growth

3. I think maintaining a consistent daily routine cultivates self-discipline and patience, which helps in personal mental growth

 

Therefore, based on these reasons, I believe that

1. the statement could be reasonable/true/corret.

2. A could be helpful.

3. A might be the better choice for me.

 

Example 1

well, I personally lean towards choosing other types of food. One personal reason is that it could be helpful. 

 

For instance, When I eat fast food, sometimes I make impulsive choices and struggle to make rational decisions.  But after doing a protein diet, it often helps me avoid spending money and gaining weight issues.

 

Also, I think maintaining a consistent daily routine cultivates self-discipline and patience which helps in personal mental growth.

 

Therefore, based on these reasons, I believe that eating other types of food such as protein on a daily basis might be the better choice for me.

 

Example 2

Well, I personally disagree with the statement. One personal reason is that I've experienced both firsthand.

 

Before teaching elementary students, I didn't know the difficulty of this. But after experiencing it, I came to understand the difficulty of communication precisely.

 

Also, I'm currently striving to share what I have and what I've learned as much as possible, so teaching a python class as a TA was even easier and more exciting experience for me. 

 

Therefore, based on these reasons, I believe that teaching in a college might be the better choice for me.

 

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[Q2]

 

Briefly summarize the proposal and explain the reasons he/she give for (not) holding that option

- disagreement/ agreement

 

The reading passage and conversation talk about a change in [A]'s rules.

1. However, the man/woman in the conversation doesn't agree with this decision and presents some reasons.

2. And, the man/woman in the conversation agree with this decision, presenting some reasons. 

The first reason why

1. he/she opposes the new policy is because 

- it may be practically meaningless

- it couldn't be helpful

- it cannot solve [] problem

- it could cause another unexpected problem 

 

He/She argues that because + Additional information from listening (one sentence)

 

2. he/she supports the new policy is because

- it may be siginificantly meaningful

- it could be helpful

- it can solve the [] problem

- it could be helpful to solve previous problem he/she has experienced

- 

 

He/She says that + Additional information from listening (one sentence)

ex)

- It's because doing A ensures the fact of B.

 

Also, another reason is that 

1. disagreement

- it may be practically meaningless

- it couldn't be helpful

- it cannot solve problem of []

- it could cause negative effects

 

He/she believes + Additional information from listening (one sentence)

ex)

 

2. agreement

- it may be siginificantly meaningful

- it could be helpful

- it can solve the [] problem

 

He/she anticipates/believes that+ Additional information from listening (one sentence)

 

Therefore, based on these reasons, he/she believes that the change in the rules

1. might not be the better choice

2. might be the better choice.

 

Example

- disagreement

The reading passage and conversation talk about a change in the Biology research club's rules. However, the man in the conversation doesn't agree with this decision, presenting some reasons.

 

The first reason why he opposes the new policy is that it may not be helpful. He argues that because candidate students are not experts, so new requirements might not be an adequate standard to check their interest in biology.

 

Another reason is that it might be practically meaningless. He believes students lack presentation experiences from their classes, so a presentation interview could put too much pressure on them.

 

Therefore, based on these reasons, he believes that the change in the rules might not be the better choice.

                                                                                                       

- agreement

The reading passage and conversation talk about a change in the college's volunteer credit rules. And, the woman in the conversation agree with this decision, presenting some reasons.

 

The first reason why she supports the new policy is that it could solve the problem of volunteer shortages. She says that If volnteering is rewarded with college credit, it can attract more students, especially during school festivals.

 

Another reason is that it might be practically meaningful. She anticipates that volunteering, when recognized by college credit, would serve as strong evidence of community service, which could be beneficial when students are job hunting.

 

Therefore, based on these reasons, she believes that the change in the rules might be the better choice.