TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Practice Test #7
Instructions
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.
Reading Passage
University Should Invite a Business Leader as Graduation Speaker
I strongly believe that the university should invite a business leader to deliver the keynote address at this year’s graduation ceremony β perhaps a high-ranking executive from one of the prominent corporations in the area. Business leaders serve as excellent role models for students because they embody the essence of professional success. These individuals are influential, make critical decisions on a daily basis, and have earned impressive salaries through their hard work. Additionally, bringing a business executive to speak would further solidify our business programβs reputation as the largest and most prestigious in the state. This could attract prospective students who would see firsthand that our university offers a top-tier business education.
Listening
Narrator: Now listen to two students discuss the letter.
Man: Hey, Carla, did you see Ryan’s letter in the paper?
Woman: Yeah, but I have to say I disagree with his proposal.
Man: Oh, yeah?
Woman: You know, it seems like it’s always business people who speak at graduation. At least every year I’ve been here, it’s always a business person speaking.
Man: Think we could do with some variety?
Woman: I think other professions can be considered, influential and successful, like, say, teachers.
Man: Teachers are certainly influential and have an important role in the community.
Woman: Yeah, the school should consider having someone from another profession speak, since business leaders always do it.
Man: Yeah, but what about his point about it being good for the business program?
Woman: Well like Ryan said, that program is already quite big and well-known. It doesn’t really need the extra attention or free advertising that a graduation speaker would bring.
Man: Hmm… That’s true.
Woman: I think our education program could really benefit from the free publicity. It’s a great teacher training program, but it’s not as well-known. It’d be great if a local teacher could draw attention to it, which would definitely happen in a speech like that.
TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Practice Tests [With Reading Passages & Audio Transcripts]
OUR TOEFL SHOP
-
Sale!

TOEFL Rhetorical Purpose Question Bank [Premium]
$25.00Original price was: $25.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00. -
Sale!

TOEFL Sentence Simplification Question Bank [Premium]
$25.00Original price was: $25.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00. -
Sale!

TOEFL Vocabulary Quiz #2: Essential Words [Premium]
$25.00Original price was: $25.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00. -
Sale!

TOEFL Vocabulary Quiz #3: Intermediate Words [Premium]
$25.00Original price was: $25.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00. -
Sale!

TOEFL Vocabulary Quiz #4: Advanced Words [Premium]
$25.00Original price was: $25.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00. -
Sale!

TOEFL Vocabulary Quiz #5: The Most Challenging Words [Premium]
$25.00Original price was: $25.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00. -
Sale!

TOEFL Vocabulary Quiz #1: Core Words [Premium]
$25.00Original price was: $25.00.$10.00Current price is: $10.00. -

TOEFL Writing Task | Review, Score, & Expert Feedback
$25.00 -

TOEFL Writing Task | Review, Score, & Expert Feedback [60-Minute Video Session]
$35.00
Watch a few of my videos to see how I approach teaching and what you can expect.
Ready to Start Your English IELTS TOEFL SAT Journey?
TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL.