TOEFL iBT Speaking
Question 2 - Integrated
Speaking
Lesson Objectives
1. By the end of this lesson, You will be able to:
2. Explain the structure of TOEFL Speaking Question 2.
3. Identify what the question is asking and what information to include.
4. Understand the three scoring criteria (Delivery, Language Use, Topic
Development).
5. Organize and deliver a 60-second response combining information from
reading and listening.
6. Apply ETS tips to improve fluency, organization, and precision.
Overview of Question 2 — Integrated Campus Situation
Task Format
Section What You Do
Read a short passage about a campus issue or
Step 1: Reading
announcement (45–50 seconds).
Listen to a short conversation between two students
Step 2: Listening
discussing that issue.
You have 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to
Step 3: Speaking
speak your response.
What the Question Asks
You must explain the opinion of one of the speakers in the conversation
(usually the man or woman) and show how their opinion relates to the
information in the reading passage.
You are summarizing and connecting two sources:
[Link] reading (university policy or announcement)
[Link] listening (the student’s opinion about it)
Example
Reading passage summary:
The university plans to build a new auditorium because the old one is too small
and outdated.
Listening conversation:
A man disagrees. He says the old building is historic, not many students attend
events anyway, and building a new one would waste money.
Question:
The man expresses his opinion of the university’s plan. State his opinion and
explain the reasons he gives for holding that opinion.
Expected Response
“The man disagrees with the university’s plan to build a new
auditorium.
He believes the old building is an important part of the
university’s history, since it was one of the first buildings on
campus.
He also says there’s no need for a bigger one because not many
students attend events.
Finally, he thinks building a new auditorium would waste money.”
How to Approach Question 2
Step 1 – Read
Quickly identify the main idea of the reading (policy, change, or problem).
Note two key reasons mentioned in the text.
Step 2 – Listen
Focus on the speaker’s opinion — agree or disagree?
Write down why (two reasons).
Ignore unnecessary details.
Step 3 – Prepare (30 seconds)
Review your notes.
Organize your answer:
State the speaker’s opinion.
Give two reasons from the conversation.
Connect them to the issue in the reading.
Step 4 – Speak (60 seconds)
Use this structure
Part What to Say Example
State who you’re talking “The man disagrees with the university’s
1. Introduction
about and their opinion. plan to build a new auditorium.”
“First, he says the old building is historic
2. Reason 1 Give first reason + detail.
and part of the school’s identity.”
“Second, he says few students attend
3. Reason 2 Give second reason + detail. events, so there’s no need for a larger
space.”
4. Summary “For these reasons, he believes building a
Restate overall opinion.
(optional) new auditorium would be a waste.”
Scoring Criteria (0–4 Scale)
Criterion Description How to Improve
Speech is clear, smooth, and
Don’t rush. Practice timing
easy to understand.
Delivery (60 seconds). Use natural
Pronunciation and pace are
intonation.
natural.
Avoid confusing phrases; use
Grammar and vocabulary are
Language Use clear connectors and
accurate and appropriate.
academic expressions.
Summarize both reading and
Response is complete, logical,
Topic Development listening clearly; organize
and includes all key points.
ideas smoothly.
Example of a Student Response (Scored 3/4)
“The school has decided to build a new auditorium because it will be
cleaner and bigger to accommodate more students.
However, the man does not agree with this plan.
First, he says the new auditorium would not be as nice as the old one,
which is historic and important to the university’s history.
Second, he mentions that not many students attend events, so there is no
reason to make it bigger.
Also, building a new auditorium would cost too much money, so he
thinks it is not a good idea.”
Analysis
Criterion Comments
Delivery Clear and understandable; natural pacing.
Some small grammar errors (“not a nice historic building as
Language Use
before”), but meaning is clear.
Includes all key ideas from reading and listening, well-
Topic Development
connected.
3/4 – Good, but could be improved with more precise
Overall Score
language and smoother phrasing.
ETS Tips for Success
[Link]’t speak too fast.
Speaking too quickly can make your response unclear.
The 60-second limit is enough for a full, organized answer at a normal speed.
[Link] for the speaker’s reasons.
Focus on why they agree or disagree, not just whether.
[Link] clearly.
Combine information from both reading and listening in a logical way.
[Link] timed speaking.
Practice Activities
1. Read campus news articles (from English-language university websites).
Discuss the main issue and possible opinions.
2. Find short listening clips (e.g., university podcasts, interviews) on the same
topic.
Combine ideas from both sources in a one-minute summary.
3. Record yourself.
Listen to your pronunciation, rhythm, and tone. Identify hesitation points.
4. Practice daily timing.
Read: 45 seconds
Listen: 1 minute
Prepare: 30 seconds
Speak: 60 seconds
Key Takeaways Summary
Element Details
Task Type Integrated Speaking – Campus Situation
Preparation Time 30 seconds
Speaking Time 60 seconds
Input Reading + Listening
Output Summarize the speaker’s opinion and reasons
Scored On Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development
Speak clearly, don’t rush, summarize main points,
Important Tips
practice combining info
Speaker’s opinion → Reason 1 → Reason 2 →
Best Structure
Summary