Mastering Skills for the TOEFL iBT 2nd - Speaking

TranscriptsQ1 Practice 2Step 3 - Sample ResponseAs a child, one of my favorite books was Where theWild Things Are. It is about a boy who uses hisimagination to turn his room into a wild forest wherehe becomes the king of the Wild Things. I liked thebook mostly because of its great pictures. Eventhough the Wild Things are supposed to be fearsomemonsters, they are actually quite comical in the pictures.I also liked the book because the story was simpleand easy to memorize. I felt proud because I couldrecite the story even before I knew how to read.Q1 Practice 3Step 2 - Sample ResponseOne teacher who has positively impacted my life wasmy ninth-grade literature teacher, Ms. Murphy. Shehelped me to develop a passion for literature. Beforeher class, I never thought of actively pursuing literatureas a course of study. However, Ms. Murphy’s lecturesmade literature so much fun that I decided to studyliterature in college. Also, Ms. Murphy taught me howto deal with conflicts. Whenever she had a problem,she always handled it rationally rather than losing hertemper. By following her example, I was able to handleconflicts better in my own life.Q1 Practice 4Step 2 - Sample ResponseThe best advice I have ever received was from mymother. My mother advised me as a young child totake my schoolwork very seriously because it wouldhelp me in the future. It turned out to be the bestadvice that I have ever received. First, concentratingon my schoolwork helped me to achieve good grades,eventually allowing me to receive a college scholarship.I could not have afforded college without it. Plus, mygood study habits throughout college enabled me tograduate at the top of my class. I was immediatelyeligible for all sorts of jobs.Q2 Practice 1Step 3 - Sample ResponseI would prefer to attend a local college. This way, if Iencountered any problems, my family would benearby to provide assistance. In high school, when Iwas doing poorly in a class, they were there to giveme the advice I needed to pass it. I would want theirsupport in college, also. Secondly, I think I would receiveas good an education at a local college as at anational college, at half the cost. I know many graduatesof less expensive local colleges who have attained evenmore success than those from prestigious universities.Q2 Practice 2Step 3 - Sample ResponseI prefer to visit educational places when I travel to newareas. Primarily, I like visiting educational places likemuseums because I am often curious about the areaand the people I am visiting. I think that knowing thehistory and culture of a place helps me to betterunderstand and appreciate it. I also enjoy visitingeducational places because they are often distinctiveto an area. In contrast, places for entertainment likemovie theaters or amusement parks can generally befound anywhere. Since I can visit places like those athome, I would rather spend my time at places I willnot see again.Q2 Practice 3Step 2 - Sample ResponseI firmly believe that parents should be permitted toinfluence the type of materials that children learn inschools. My first reason for this is because parentsare often the best judges of what their children areready to learn. They are also best aware of the areasin which their children are struggling. Parents’ opinionsabout what their children should learn can be helpfulfor developing a curriculum. Secondly, children oftenfeel uncomfortable talking to teachers about problemsthey have with materials. Consequently, it is importantthat their parents are able to intervene and speak forthem.Q2 Practice 4Step 2 - Sample ResponseIn spite of today’s busy world, I do not think that it isa good idea for people to be constantly active. Beingactive all the time drains us of our energy. Our bodiesneed rest just like they need food in order to functionTranscripts 9