问答题
Talk about a new skill that you would like to learn. Use
details and examples to explain your answer. SAMPLE
RESPONSE
Score: "I would like to learn how to play the guitar.
Right now I can't play any musical instruments, so that would be a new skill for
me. It would be a good skill to have because I could take my guitar to parties
and play music for my friends. Also, I could join a band and play songs with
other musicians. Maybe I could make money, but I don't care about that. The most
important reason is because I enjoy music, and I would like to understand it
better." 1. What opinion is stated in the response? What
details and examples support this opinion? 2. Evaluate the
sample response according to the descriptions of the four levels on page 281.
What score do you think the response should receive? Why?
【正确答案】1. Opinion: I would like to learn how to play the guitar Supporting details and examples: I could take my guitar to parties and play music for myfriends; ...1 could join a band and play songs with other musicians; ... I could make money... The most important reason is because I enjoy music, and I would like to understand it better
2. The response would receive a score of 4 on the TOEFL. It effectively addresses the task. It states an opinion clearly, supports it with appropriate details, and expresses ideas coherently.
[听力原文] Talk about a new skill that you would like to learn. Use details and examples to explain your answer.
Now listen to a sample response.
I would like to learn how to play the guitar. Right now ! can't play any musical instruments, so that would be a new skill for me. It would be a good skill to have because I could take my guitar to parties and play music for my friends. Also, I could join a band and play songs with other musicians. Maybe I could make money, but I don't care about that. The most important reason is because I enjoy music, and I would like to understand it better.