TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Practice Test #13

You will read a short passage and listen to a conversation on the same topic. You will then be asked a question about them. After you hear the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to speak.

The question for TOEFL Speaking Task 2 is almost always the same: The woman (or man) expresses her opinion about the proposal described in the letter. Briefly summarize the proposal, then state her opinion and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion. This format stays consistent across tests.

No More Posters on the Student Center Walls

In the past, students have been allowed to display posters promoting events, clubs, and activities on the concrete wall outside the student center. Starting next semester, however, the university will implement a new policy prohibiting posters from being posted on the building’s exterior. According to a university spokesperson, the decision is part of a broader initiative to improve the campus’s visual appeal. “The posters on the wall detract from the building’s appearance,” the official said, “so we must take them down.” Instead, students will be able to use the bulletin board in the dining hall for their posters, making the policy change less of an inconvenience for those wishing to advertise.

Sincerely,
Vera Nielsen