TOEFL Speaking Template: Question 2 (2024)

TOEFL Speaking Questions:

Introduction

 

The TOEFL iBT Speaking questions assess your ability to communicate and use the English Language in academic environments such as university. In this part of the test, four speaking questions simulate real-life situations that usually happen inside and outside the classrooms. In this post, you can read, listen to, and practice with some TOEFL speaking sample questions and answers.

But if you want to check out my guides on how to answer the TOEFL speaking questions, read my free guides below:

 

Now, Let’s get to the fun stuff:

TOEFL Speaking Template: Question 2

 

Reading Main Point

  • “According to the announcement/article/letter…”

Reasons from Reading

  • “This is because ___ and ___.”

Transition

  • “The man/woman opposes this.”
  • “The man/woman supports this.”
  • “The man/woman has a mixed opinion of this.”

First Reason

  • “To begin with, he/she points out that…”

Second Reason

  • “Moreover, he/she argues that…”

Useful Vocabulary for Question 2:

To express the main point of the reading:

“According to the report…”
“As stated in the document…”
“In the article, it is mentioned that…”
“The announcement reveals that…”
“The letter indicates that…”

To express the reasons from the reading:

“This is because it saves time and money.”
“This is because it promotes sustainability and environmental conservation.”
“This is because it enhances efficiency and productivity.”
“This is because it fosters innovation and creativity.”
“This is because it improves accessibility and inclusivity.”

Transitions to use:

“The man opposes this idea vehemently.”
“The woman supports this argument wholeheartedly.”
“The man has a mixed opinion of this proposal.”
“The woman disagrees with this assertion strongly.”
“The man concurs with this perspective completely.”

To express the first reason:

“To begin with, he emphasizes the importance of environmental protection.”
“Firstly, she highlights the significance of investing in education.”
“One primary reason is his concern for social justice and equality.”
“To start with, the author discusses the benefits of renewable energy.”
“First and foremost, he underscores the need for healthcare reform.”

To express the second reason:

“Moreover, she argues that technological advancements can address societal challenges.”
“Furthermore, he asserts that cultural exchange promotes mutual understanding.”
“Additionally, she contends that economic growth should prioritize sustainability.”
“Moreover, he posits that globalization facilitates cultural exchange and cooperation.”
“Furthermore, she suggests that investing in infrastructure will spur economic development.”

Omid Kalantar

Omid Kalantar

Omid Kalantar is an English Language Teaching (ELT) professor and researcher at Universidad Nacional de Educación (UNAE) in Ecuador. He has extensive experience coaching exam candidates prepare for TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge C1 Advanced, iTEP, PTE, and Duolingo for more than a decade. He is also a former Cambridge Examiner. His expertise and research interests include various issues in applied linguistics, advanced level language proficiency, fluency, accuracy, and complexity in language production, English for Specific Purposes (ESP), materials development and curriculum design, and psycholinguistics. A complete list of his scholarly articles can be accessed on Google Scholar linked below.

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