The choice leaves out the second part of the answer. That means it must be either Choice C or D. I know that D is not correct because the professor said that there were three types, not two. It must be Choice C" Modeling how to think helps students learn to think when they see similar test items. | 24S REVIEW OF TOEFL iBT SECTIONS Support your answers The directions in speaking questions usually ask you to give examples or reasons to support your answers. Develop the habit of adding the word because after your opinions and provide at least two reasons to support your position. You will become a better thinker and a better speaker. For example. My favorite pastime is traveling because I like to meet people and I enjoy learning about different places. My favorite city is San Diego because the climate is beautiful year round and there are many interesting sights in or near the city. Use the word because Give two or three examples or reasons Understand the task You must listen to the question to understand how to organize your answer. If you are being asked to state an opinion you should state your opinion and argue only one side of the issue. If you are being asked to argue both sides of the issue and take a stand then the task is very different. In that case you will have to make a case for both sides before you state your opinion. Read the question carefully Respond to the topic Pronounce to communicate Everyone has an accent in English. People from Australia have an Australian accent. People from the United States have an American accent. People from Britain have a British accent. See what I mean The important point is that your accent is okay as long as the listener can understand you. It is good to try to improve your pronunciation but communication is more important for the TOEFL and for your academic and professional life. Accept your accent Improve communication Sound confident If you speak in a very low voice hesitating and apologizing the listener makes some negative assumptions. This person is not confident. This person probably doesn t know the answer. Try to speak up and sound assertive without being aggressive. It helps to start with a smile on your face. Speak up Be assertive Read 135 words per minute Yes this is a speaking strategy. To succeed on
