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Bicycle on Campus - TOEFL iBT Speaking Integrated Practice Test

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Bicycle on Campus - TOEFL iBT® Speaking Integrated Practice Test with Responses

Sanskriti Gupta

5 min read

Updated On May 29, 2024

Preparing adequately for the TOEFL iBT® Speaking Integrated task is crucial for achieving success in the Speaking Section. Participating in simulated tests specifically designed for the integrated task will help you in familiarizing yourself with the format and structure of the exam.

So, we offer our customized Speaking Integrated practice test on the Topic- ‘Bicycle on Campus'. This test is tailored to enhance the core skills needed to approach this section of the exam confidently. So, let’s begin your TOEFL iBT® preparation!

Instructions

The narrator will introduce you to the question format, consisting of reading a short academic passage followed by a related lecture on a similar topic.
Subsequently, you will be asked to respond to a question, integrating information from both the passage and the lecture.
After hearing the question, you will have 30 seconds to prepare your response and 60 seconds to deliver it.
Following the initial instructions, the narrator will prompt you to read the passage on Bicycle on campus within 45 seconds.
The reading passage will be displayed on the screen for your convenience.

Bicycle on Campus

Starting from the upcoming semester, the University will implement a policy prohibiting the use of bicycles within the campus premises. This decision is prompted by the high pedestrian flow on campus sidewalks, which are designated for pedestrian use. Incidents involving minor collisions between cyclists and pedestrians have occurred due to this congestion, although no severe injuries have been reported. University authorities view bicycles as a safety concern in this context. Additionally, this restriction is not expected to inconvenience students, as the University offers an efficient alternative through its complimentary campus bus service, which connects all campus buildings.

Directions: A clock displayed at the top of your computer screen will indicate the remaining time for reading. Once the reading time ends, an image of a professor teaching a class will appear on the screen. Then, you will hear the following instructions.

Now, listen to this Audio and answer the question that follows.

Audio Transcript of Speaking Integrated Test on ‘Bicycle on Campus’

Narrator: Now listen to a conversation between two students.

Male Student: Hi, Sue, have you read this article?

Female Student: Yes, I have. I don't think it's a good idea.

Male Student: Really? Don't you think it's a safety issue, as they mentioned?

Female Student: No, at least not during daylight hours. I believe both incidents occurred at night, when it's difficult to see cyclists. The article didn't mention that.

Male Student: That does change things.

Female Student: Absolutely. Perhaps at night, when visibility is low, there's a safety concern. But I don't see any danger during the day, especially when most people are moving around and going to classes.

Male Student: That makes sense.

Female Student: Plus, the campus is so large that if they implement this, it will be challenging to navigate.

Male Student: Well, we can rely on the bus, I suppose. Although it only runs once every hour.

Female Student: True. It's not very convenient. If everyone has to use the bus, we'll spend a lot of time waiting for it, which is not ideal considering how busy we all are.

Directions: Once the lecture concludes, the picture of the professor will be replaced by a screen instructing you to prepare for answering the question. Subsequently, the following question will appear on the screen and will be read aloud by a narrator.

Question:

The woman expresses her opinion of the proposed policy change. State her opinion, and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

Preparation Time: 30 Seconds

Response Time: 60 Seconds

Answer Key with Explanation for TOEFL iBT® Speaking Test - ‘Bicycle on Campus’

Listen to the Audio to hear a high-level answer to the provided question.

High-Level Answer Audio Transcript:

The woman in the conversation opposes the proposed policy change that restricts the use of bicycles on campus. She argues that it's not a safety issue during the daylight hours because the incidents mentioned in the article occurred at night when the, uh, visibility is reduced. She believes that the danger primarily arises from low visibility, suggesting that there is no significant risk during the day when most activities, like, um, commuting to classes, occur. She also mentions that it would be difficult to get around the large campus without bicycles because the campus bus service doesn't run often enough.

Rater’s Comment:

The response effectively summarizes the woman's opinion regarding the proposed policy change restricting bicycle use on campus. The explanation of her reasoning is clear, highlighting the perceived lack of safety issues during daylight hours due to incidents primarily occurring at night with reduced visibility. The response also acknowledges the logistical challenges posed by relying solely on the campus bus system, especially on a large campus. However, there are a few instances of hesitations ("uh" and "um") that slightly disrupt the flow of the response. Overall, the response demonstrates a good understanding of the conversation and presents the woman's perspective coherently.

Listen to the Audio to hear a mid-level answer to the provided question.

Mid-Level Answer Audio Transcript:

Well, uh, the newspaper reported that uh, the students are not allowed to use bicycles due to safety concerns. But, um, the girl… the girl disagrees with this decision. She believes that first, uh, the bus is the main cause of accidents, um, especially at night when the visibility is poor, while biking during day is safe. Um, second, she argues that the campus very huge size makes it very, uh, inconvenient not to use bicycles to reach classes. Lastly, although the campus support provide bus, it's, uh, not…

Rater’s Comment:

The speaker appears to have grasped some key points from both the reading and the conversation. However, there are several significant details either missing or inaccurately conveyed in her response. For instance, she wrongly attributes accidents to buses, whereas the reading indicated that incidents occurred when bicycles collided with pedestrians on sidewalks. The presence of numerous vocabulary and grammar errors at times hinders understanding of the speaker's intended message. Phrases like "campus very huge size" or "campus support provide bus" lack clarity. While the speech is generally clear and comprehensible, the frequent use of "uh" throughout the responses can be distracting for the listener.

What are your thoughts on that Speaking Integrated Task? Share your feedback with us in the comments section and let us know how you would have answered it on TOEFL day!