TOEFL%20iBT%20Speaking%20Sample%201%20(Independent%20Task)

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TOEFL iBT Speaking Sample 1(Independent Task)

• By Cathy Chang

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Planning

• Steps
• Start with a topic statement that states the main
  point of the response
• Support the topic statement with details
• Use transitions to show how the ideas are related

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Question 1

• Free-choice Response
• What is your favorite holiday? Use reasons and
  details to support your response.
• Preparation Time 0015

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Response Time

• 0045

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Question 2

• Paired-choice Response
• Do you prefer to be in a large or small class?
  Use reasons to support your response.
• Preparation Time 0015

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Response Time

• 0045

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Reference

• Philips, Deborah. Longman Preparation Course for
  the TOEFL Test iBT. New York Longman, 2006.