{2} Speaking: Question 2

 






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:

• Buildings on a university campus

• Classes and majors at a university

• Transportation on a university campus

• Extra-Curricular activities at a university (sports, clubs, etc.)

The conversation is usually about 1.5 minutes long.  It is always between a man and a woman.  The speaker seems to support the change 50% of the time, and oppose it 50% of the time. 


THE QUESTION PROMPT


The question will look something like this:

“The woman expresses her opinion of the university’s plan. State her opinion and the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.”

After the prompt is displayed, you will have 30 seconds to prepare. You cannot see the reading while you prepare or speak.


HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION







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