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New Auditorium - TOEFL Speaking Practice with Answers

New Auditorium - TOEFL Speaking Integrated Practice Questions with Answer Key

Prity Mallick

7 min read

Updated On July 31, 2024

"Prepare for the TOEFL Speaking Integrated Section with a practice test on 'New Auditorium' and learn the skills to improve score in the TOEFL exam."

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New Auditorium
Answer Key with Explanation for TOEFL Speaking Test - New Auditorium

The TOEFL Speaking Section tests a candidate's overall English communication skills, however, the Speaking Integrated Task takes it a step further. This task specifically evaluates your capacity to integrate knowledge from reading and hearing passages and present it in a logical manner in your response.

The Speaking Integrated Task evaluates various aspects of spoken English proficiency, including pronunciation, fluency, vocabulary usage, and overall coherence. To help you refine these skills, we have prepared a dedicated Speaking Integrated practice test centered on the topic "New Auditorium."

Let's begin your practice journey with this TOEFL Speaking Integrated Task and enhance your comprehension and communication strategies!

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 20 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 “New Auditorium” within 45 seconds.
The reading passage will be displayed on the screen for your convenience.

New Auditorium

University to Build New Auditorium The university has decided to demolish the old campus auditorium and replace it with a new one. The auditorium is one of the oldest original buildings on campus, and administrators say it is showing signs of its age: sagging floors, peeling paint, a drafty interior, and outdated decor. The new auditorium, by contrast, will have a clean, modern appearance. Also, the old auditorium is too small to accommodate the number of current students. The new auditorium will be bigger, with a greater number of seats to accommodate a larger student body.

Directions: After the passage appears, a timer located at the top of your computer screen will commence counting down the time allocated for reading. Once the reading time concludes, the passage will disappear from the screen, replacing an image showing a professor.

New Auditorium - TOEFL Speaking Integrated Questions with Answers

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

Audio Transcript

Sam : Hey Alaya! Did you read about the proposal of a new auditorium in our campus?

Alaya : I think I have read it in the campus newspaper today. I think it is quite interesting.

Sam : Well, I wish they wouldn’t do this.

Alaya : Really? But the place is so old…

Sam : Yeah, but I like that. I think it’s a nice, historic-looking building.

Alaya : Hmm … well, I guess it’s kinda pretty …

Sam : It’s an important part of the university’s history. It was one of the first things built on campus… we should preserve that… not get rid of it.

Alaya : That’s a good point. But what about the need for an expansion?

Sam : I don’t think it’s necessary.

Alaya : But it was built when the university was so much smaller.

Sam : That’s true, but think about it: have you ever seen the space completely full?

Alaya : Well … uh, no, I guess not.

Sam : Me either. There are never any events when the entire student body is there. In fact, there are usually just a small number of students in the audience for a play or a concert.

Alaya : That’s true.

Sam : So, why make it bigger, if it works as-is?

Alaya : I see what you mean

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 conversation demonstrates the man expressing his opinion of the university’s plan. State his opinion, and explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion. State his viewpoint and explain the reasons he provides for his stance.

Preparation Time: 20 seconds

Response Time: 60 Seconds

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Answer Key with Explanation for TOEFL Speaking Test - New Auditorium

We've provided two sample responses at different proficiency levels (mid-level and high-level). By understanding the differences, you'll gain valuable insights into the key elements that contribute to achieving a top score on the TOEFL exam.

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

Mid-Level Answer Audio Transcript:

In the conversation, um, Sam expresses his viewpoint that he doesn't agree with the university's proposal and decision to demolish, uh, the current auditorium and replace it with a new one. He believed, um, that instead of building a new one, it is important to not destroy the current auditorium. I think that, um, the historic auditorium should be kept. One reason is because of the historic importance and, um, another one is the number of students which is less. I believe that Sam’s viewpoint is valid, um, because there are hardly any students in the current auditorium. Therefore, I think, ah, that it’s unnecessary to replace it with a new building and questioning the decision stands. (117 words)

Rater’s Comment:

This response provides a clear summary of Sam’s opinion and the reasons for his perspective. The reasons are being mentioned but not explained much and could be improved by providing an elaboration on Sam’s perspectives, such as specific examples of events or additional context about the importance of the building. This response is a mid-level answer due to a lack of deeper exploration of the reasons given.

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

High-Level Answer Audio Transcript:

In the conversation, Sam expresses his strong opposition against the university's proposal of demolishing the current auditorium and constructing a new one. He contends that the current auditorium should be preserved rather than being replaced. From Sam’s viewpoint, he puts forward two reasons to argue. Firstly, he emphasizes the historical significance of the old auditorium. He points out how the building was one of the earliest constructions on campus and therefore, it must be preserved. Secondly, he questions the necessity to construct a new auditorium and it usually draws only a small audience. I believe that the practical need for a larger space does not outweigh the importance of preserving the building and maintaining the historical integrity of the campus is more important. (123 words)

Rater’s Comment:

This response is well-developed and thoroughly demonstrates Sam’s opinion and the reasons he gave to justify the same. The response mentions and explains the arguments, such as the original auditorium's historical significance and whether a larger facility is actually required. The answer has a well-rounded explanation with detailed reasoning, making it suitable for a high-level answer.

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