TOEFL Speaking Task 2: Integrated (Campus Situation)
Task 2 tests your ability to synthesize information from a short reading passage and a listening conversation. You will read a proposal or announcement, listen to two students discussing it, and then summarize their reactions.
Preparation Time: 30 seconds
Speaking Time: 60 seconds
Task Structure
- The Reading: A campus announcement (e.g., new policy, building renovation). Take notes on the Change and the two reasons provided for it.
- The Listening: Two students discuss the change. One student will have a strong opinion (agree or disagree). Take notes on their stance and the two reasons they provide to support that stance.
Strategic Template
The university is planning to [state the change from the reading].
The reading provides two reasons for this: [reason 1] and [reason 2].
In the listening, the man/woman [agrees/disagrees] with this change.
First, regarding the [reason 1], the speaker says that [explain speaker's point].
Second, as for the [reason 2], the speaker argues that [explain speaker's point].
For these reasons, the student is [in favor of/against] the proposal.
Pro-Tips for Task 2
- Focus on the Student: The summary should be 80% about the conversation and only 20% about the reading passage.
- Keep it Simple: You don't need to summarize the entire reading; just state the proposal and its two main points briefly.
- Logical Flow: Use transitions like "On the other hand," "Furthermore," and "In addition" to connect your points clearly.
- Note-Taking: Draw a line down your scratch paper. Left side for Reading (Change + 2 reasons), right side for Conversation (Stance + 2 reasons).
