This document provides instructions for a teacher to conduct a lesson on preparing responses for the TOEFL speaking test's task 2 section. It includes an sample question for students to answer, with guidelines for the teacher to time the student's preparation and response. It also provides two additional sample questions and instructs the teacher to provide feedback on fluency, structure, and time for each response. The teacher is asked to highlight three areas for the student's improvement in speaking abilities at the end of the lesson.

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TOEFL Speaking Test Preparation
Lesson 9: Task 2 (part 2)

2. Exercise 1
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Do you agree or disagree with the following statement?
Older people can make better decisions. Include specific reasons
in your explanation.
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Preparation Time : 15 seconds
Response Time : 45 seconds
- During the TOEFL test, you will be scored on your ability to speak clearly and
coherently about familiar topics.
- During the TOEFL test, you will be able to take notes during the reading and
audio portions of the test. You are permitted to use your notes to help prepare
your responses.

3. Teacher Notes
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Please structure your lesson as follows:
1. After a brief introduction, ask the student the question in Exercise 1.
Please time the student. (15 seconds to prepare; 45 seconds to answer)
2. Provide feedback on the answer’s fluency, structure, and time.
• Correct mistakes in grammar, pronunciation, and use of expressions /
vocab.
• Structure: Good answers will begin with a conclusion or summary statement,
followed by supporting evidence / information. Your student should end
strong by restating the conclusion or summary.
• Tell the student how long his/her answer took to (a) prepare, and (b) deliver.
3. Work through the additional exercises, repeating step 2 for each exercise.
4. In the final 5 minutes, provide feedback on how your student performed
and highlight at least three areas for improvement.
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4. Additional Exercise Questions
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1. Do you agree with the notion that younger people
can come up with new ideas or not?
2. Do you agree with the notion that the best way to
increase salary is by working hard?
3. Do you agree with the notion that better education
leads to a higher possibility of wealth?
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Preparation Time : 15 seconds
Response Time : 45 seconds
Preparation Time : 15 seconds
Response Time : 45 seconds
Preparation Time : 15 seconds
Response Time : 45 seconds

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