New TOEFL iBT 612

  THE THIRD QUESTION Here’s how TOEFL speaking question three works: • You will read a short reading passage such as a piece of writing from a text book. • You will have 45 seconds to read it. • Next, you will hear a lecture. A professor will talk about the same topic, but what he or she says will be complementary to what you read. • After hearing the lecture, you will be asked to summarize what you have read and listened to.  You will have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 60 seconds to speak. CONTENT AND LENGTH The reading part is about 100 words long, and you are given 45 seconds to read it and take notes. The lecture will last from 3 to 4 minutes. You can also take notes. THE QUESTION PROMPT Whatever the question, what you must do is to summarize the most important points from the two sources, the reading passage and the listening passage.  HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION ´ In this set of materials, the reading passage describes ............................

  THE SECOND QUESTION Here’s how TOEFL speaking question two works: • You will read a short announcement, article or letter. • It will describe a change that is happening, or it will propose a change.  It will mention two reasons why the change will be made (or should be made). You will have 45 seconds to read it. • Next, you will hear two students talk about the reading. One of the students will agree with the change, disagree with the change, or (rarely) have a mixed opinion.  • He/she will give two reasons for their support or opposition. These reasons will address the reasons for the change mentioned in the reading. • After hearing the conversation, you will be asked to summarize what you have read and listened to.  You will have 30 seconds to prepare your answer, and 60 seconds to speak. CONTENT AND LENGTH The reading part is about 100 words long, and you are given 45 seconds to read it and take notes.  The changes are often related to: • Buildi...