Speaking & Pronunciation Flashcards
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In TOEFL iBT Speaking, what does the PREP formula stand for, and how is it used?
Answer: Point, Reason, Example, Point (restate) — a structure for organizing Independent Speaking responses
PREP stands for Point (state your main position), Reason (explain why), Example (provide a specific example), and Point restated (briefly restate your position) — a common framework for TOEFL Task 1.
Which speaking behavior is most likely to result in a LOWER TOEFL Speaking score?
Answer: Starting every sentence with 'Um... so... I think that...'
Beginning every sentence with 'Um... so... I think that...' is a significant fluency problem that disrupts listener comprehension and signals difficulty producing spoken English — directly lowering the Delivery score.
In TOEFL Speaking scoring, 'Language Use' specifically evaluates which aspects?
Answer: Your vocabulary range, grammar accuracy, and sentence structure variety
'Language Use' in TOEFL Speaking scoring evaluates vocabulary range and accuracy, grammatical accuracy, and sentence structure variety — how effectively you use the English language to express ideas.
For TOEFL Speaking Task 1, you are asked: 'Do you prefer studying alone or with others? Why?' Which response opening is MOST effective?
Answer: I prefer studying alone because solitude allows for deeper concentration on complex material.
Option B opens by directly stating the preference AND the core reason — 'studying alone because solitude allows for deeper concentration' — giving the response an immediate clear direction.
Which strategy MOST effectively improves pronunciation for the TOEFL Speaking section?
Answer: Practicing with authentic English audio and shadowing the speaker's rhythm and intonation
Shadowing — listening to authentic English speech and simultaneously mimicking the speaker's rhythm, stress, intonation, and pace — is the most effective evidence-based method for improving pronunciation and fluency.
In TOEFL Speaking, which sentence best demonstrates a 'specific' example rather than a 'general' one?
Answer: A friend of mine increased her GPA from 3.0 to 3.7 after she started running 30 minutes three times a week.
Option C provides a specific example with concrete details: a named person (a friend), a measurable outcome (GPA from 3.0 to 3.7), and a specific behavior (running 30 minutes, 3 times/week).