Tài liệu Speaking and Writing Strategies for the TOEFL iBT part 25 pdf

Speaking Task Three - 229

Does the response (argument) demonstrate coherence?

Because of Organization, Progression, Development-summarization, Unity￾synthesis and Language Use-paraphrasing, the test-taker has proficiently

“summarized the points in the reading” and shown how the woman’s

argument opposes the new policy. This demonstrates coherence.

(OPDUL=C). Yes √ No _

Note: When you practice speaking, use a recording device or get your classmates

and instructor to help you with your revision checklist. After you identify areas

that lack coherence, repeat the same response until the coherence level increases.

TASK: Go back and rate the response on page 225 using the Integrated Speaking

Rating Guide on 324. Compare your rating to the one on page 341. Note: For this

response, the speaker’s delivery was proficient.

Avoid these five problem areas when delivering your response.

When you summarize the reading passage, make sure you identify the main topic

and the reasons why the university is introducing the new policy.

A lack of reading passage development-summarization will result in a

lack of topical unity-synthesis between the reading passage and the

student’s argument. This will result in a lack of coherence (OPDUL=C)

and a lower score.

When you summarize the student’s argument, make sure you identify the

student’s opinion and each supporting illustration (3TiC). Make sure you identify

the cause-and-effect relationship in each body paragraph as well. They are the

reasons that support the student’s opinion.

A lack of body paragraph development-summarization is a big reason

why test-takers score low on integrated Speaking Task #3.

Five Common Problems

1. Lack of Reading Passage Development-Summarization

Remember!

2. Lack of Body Paragraph Development-Summarization

Remember!

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