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Independent Speaking
1. You will now be asked a question about a familiar topic. After you hear the question, you will have 15 seconds to prepare your response and 45 seconds to speak.
Question: Choose a place you go to often that is important to you and explain why it is important. Please include specific details in your explanation.
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Media: Asset/Media/TOEFLIBT/S1_2013_08_09_10_52_23.mp3
Important Points: In this question, you are asked to talk about a place you like to go often and explain why it is important to you. People who listen to your response should be able to easily follow the progression of your ideas. Responses scored at the highest level contain ideas supported with details and elaboration that go beyond simple structures. For example, the response “I like this place because it is nice” does not have enough detail. Why is this place nice? Developing this idea more might look like this: “I like this place because it is quiet and peaceful. Listening to the ocean waves on the beach relaxes me and helps me to relieve stress.”
Play the audio to hear a high-level response for the question and read the rater's comments below.
The speaker continues speaking throughout the entire 45 seconds. She speaks clearly using a variety of vocabulary and a wide range of grammar. Her reasons are well developed. She uses specific details about why France is an important place for her. Instead of just saying, “I'm interested in French culture because it is interesting she elaborates by talking about her friend, her interest in French history and culture from a young age, and the food. There is a logical progression of ideas that makes the response easy to understand.