Welcome to HUGEdu TOEFL speaking test,
now you have 20 minutes to answer the test.
Independent Tasks
Task 1
Talk about a country or culture that you would like to learn more about. What is the country or culture and why would you like to learn more about it.
Task 2
Some people think that materials printed on paper, such as books and newspapers, will one day be replaced by electronic versions of those materials. Others believe that printed materials will always be popular. Which point of view do you agree with? Explain why.
Integrated Tasks
Task 3
University to Create a Lounge for Commuter Students
Many students at our university do not live in dormitories. These students live in town or in the suburbs and travel to campus every day The university has decided to provide these commuter students with a special lounge in the student center – with couches, chairs, and a television. University officials hope that this lounge – a place to socialize and relax – will give commuter students some of the same advantages that dormitory residents now have. An important additional feature of the lounge will be a bulletin board on the wall for posting and sharing information that may be especially useful to commuter students and their particular needs.
The woman expresses her opinion about the university’s plan. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state her opinion about the plan and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
Task4
Agonistic Behavior
Within certain animal species, conflicts sometimes arise over resources such as territory or food. To resolve these conflicts, two animals of the same species may engage in agonistic behavior. With this type of aggressive behavior, the animals participate in a physical competition that demonstrates which animal is more powerful. While each animal attempts to prove its strength in the competition, it typically does so without harming the other animal. Once the winner is established, that animal gains access to the desired resources, while the weaker animal surrenders and leaves the area.
Explain how the example in the lecture illustrates agonistic behavior.
Task 5
Briefly summarize the problem the speakers are discussing. Then state which solution you would recommend. Explain the reasons for your recommendation.
Task 6
Using points and examples from the lecture, explain two strategies salespeople use to address customer concerns.
Now, you are all set.
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