This document provides an overview and preparation for the TOEFL iBT Speaking section. It discusses changes from the old TOEFL to the new TOEFL iBT, including the addition of speaking tasks. It outlines the 6 speaking tasks, including their timing, content, and goals. It also analyzes sample responses at different score levels and common pronunciation problems to address beforehand like vowels, consonants, and challenging word combinations.
2. Lesson One: Outline 2 3 新托福照比老托福的变化 TOEFL IBT Speaking Scoring Rubric Preparation 考试准备 1 Introduction 考试介绍 5 Case study of iBT specking 4 Pronunciation Problem Beforehand
3. 新托福照比老托福的变化: 1 ◆ speaking has been added ◆ use integrated tasks that reflect how language are actually used integrated tasks 综合任务: questions that require use of more than one skill at a time read listen speak listen speak read listen write they give a better picture of how well the student can communicate in English.
9. Introduction 考试介绍 2 第四题 Academic Course Topic: General/Specific • A reading passage (75–100 words) broadly defines a term, process, or idea from an academic subject. • An excerpt from a lecture (60–90 seconds; 150–220 words) provides examples and specific information to illustrate the term, process, or idea from the reading passage.
10. Introduction 考试介绍 2 第五题 Campus Situation Topic: Problem/Solution • The listening passage (60–90 seconds; 180–220 words) is a conversation about a student-related problem and two possible solutions. • demonstrate understanding of the problem and to express an opinion about solving the problem.