TOEFL Speaking 4

Some students like to take courses online. Others prefer to take courses on campus. Which do you prefer and why?

Include details and examples to support your explanation.

【PREPARATION TIME】15 seconds
【RESPONSE TIME】45 seconds

【READING TIME】45 seconds

Free Tennis Classes at Rec Center

Starting next week, the tennis classes at the recreation center will be offered free of charge to students rather than at the existing hourly rate. This was made possible by a grant that the center recently received to stimulate further interest in athletics on campus. Therefore, those students who were prevented from taking classes due to budgetary concerns will now be able to participate. It is expected that the change will be beneficial for students while promoting healthy activities on campus.

The woman expresses her opinion about the change described in the article. Briefly summarize the change and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

【PREPARATION TIME】30 seconds
【RESPONSE TIME】60 seconds

【READING TIME】50 seconds

Information Overload

Most people can relate to the problem of too much information. Whether we are at home, at work, or on the go, modern technology ensures that we are constantly bombarded with more information than we can effectively process. This phenomenon, commonly referred to as information overload, can have a number of damaging effects on both individuals and businesses. When people are confronted with more data than they can handle, they reject whatever is deemed to be unnecessary. This can result in critical information being overlooked. In some cases, people may simply choose to ignore all of the information presented to them.

The professor provides two examples. Describe how they illustrate the concept of information overload.

【PREPARATION TIME】30 seconds
【RESPONSE TIME】60 seconds

Using points and examples from the lecture, explain two forms of group influence.

【PREPARATION TIME】20 seconds
【RESPONSE TIME】60 seconds