TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Practice #007 - Old… | English Rhino

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TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Practice #007

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University Should Invite a Business Leader as Graduation Speaker I strongly believe that the university should invite a business leader to deliver the keynote address at this year's graduation ceremony - perhaps a high-ranking executive from one of the prominent corporations in the area. Business leaders serve as excellent role models for students because they embody the essence of professional success. These individuals are influential, make critical decisions on a daily basis, and have earned impressive salaries through their hard work. Additionally, bringing a business executive to speak would further solidify our business program's reputation as the largest and most prestigious in the state. This could attract prospective students who would see firsthand that our university offers a top-tier business education.

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Narrator:Now listen to two students discuss the letter.

Man:Hey, Carla, did you see Ryan's letter in the paper?

Woman:Yeah, but I have to say I disagree with his proposal.

Man:Oh, yeah?

Woman:You know, it seems like it's always business people who speak at graduation. At least every year I've been here, it's always a business person speaking.

Man:Think we could do with some variety?

Woman:I think other professions can be considered, influential and successful, like, say, teachers.

Man:Teachers are certainly influential and have an important role in the community.

Woman:Yeah, the school should consider having someone from another profession speak, since business leaders always do it.

Man:Yeah, but what about his point about it being good for the business program?

Woman:Well like Ryan said, that program is already quite big and well-known. It doesn't really need the extra attention or free advertising that a graduation speaker would bring.

Man:Hmm... That's true. Woman: I think our education program could really benefit from the free publicity. It's a great teacher training program, but it's not as well-known. It'd be great if a local teacher could draw attention to it, which would definitely happen in a speech like that.

Your speaking task

The speaker expresses an opinion about the proposal in the reading passage. Summarize the proposal, state the speaker's opinion, and explain the reasons given.

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