Speaking: Integrated Task Synthesis Flashcards

In an integrated task where a student proposes a solution to a problem, your response should explain what?

Answer: The problem and the solution the student prefers, with reasons

This 'problem-solution' conversation task asks you to state the problem and the speaker's chosen solution plus reasons.

When two solutions are presented and the speaker picks one, you should report which?

Answer: The speaker's preferred solution and why the other was rejected

A complete response gives the chosen solution and the reasoning, often including why the alternative was dismissed.

Which scored category is NOT part of the integrated speaking rubric?

Answer: Typing speed

Speaking responses are scored on delivery, language use, and topic development—not typing.

To show strong 'language use,' an integrated response should feature what?

Answer: Accurate grammar and a range of vocabulary and structures

Language use rewards grammatical accuracy and an effective, varied range of vocabulary and structures.

What is the maximum raw score a single TOEFL speaking task can receive from a rater?

Answer: 4 points

Each speaking task is scored 0–4 and then scaled to the 0–30 section score.

Why is listening carefully to the lecture critical in integrated tasks?

Answer: The lecture content disappears and you must report it from notes/memory

Audio is played once and not shown as text, so accurate notes and recall are essential.

A well-organized 60-second integrated response generally follows which order?

Answer: Main idea, then supporting reasons/examples, then the source relationship

A clear progression from main idea to supporting details to the source connection maximizes coherence.