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TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Practice 019
TOEFL Speaking Task 2 Practice #019
Reading passage
Lounge for Commuter Students to Be Established
At our university, many students commute from nearby towns or suburbs rather than living in dormitories. To better support these students, the university has decided to create a dedicated lounge in the student center. This space will feature comfortable seating, including couches and chairs, along with a television, offering a place for commuter students to unwind and socialize. The lounge aims to provide commuter students with some of the same social benefits that dorm residents enjoy. Additionally, a bulletin board will be set up in the lounge to share information tailored to the specific needs of commuter students.
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Listening transcript
Narrator:Now listen to two students discussing the article.
Woman:Hey, it's nice that they're gonna do this.
Man:It's not a bad idea, but do you think it will accomplish what they're hoping?
Woman:Sure, I mean, the dormitories all have their own lounges, and think about how much time students spent there and how many people they meet.
Man:Yeah, I got to know a lot of people in my dorm during my first semester, just watching TV and taking study breaks in the lounge.
Woman:Right. Those dorm lounges are really central to student life. and I met people there that really helped me with my schoolwork, too. Students who live off campus don't have anything like that.
Man:That's true.
Woman:Plus, I like the idea of posting stuff. You know, things like notices from students who want to get together with other students to share car rides to campus.
Man:Yeah, ride share information could be helpful.
Woman:Absolutely. If students knew about ride shares, they could save money getting to campus, 'cause a few of them could travel in one car.
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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