TOEFL Speaking Type 2 Practice Set: Campus Sports Facility Renovation

The university has announced that the campus sports facility will undergo renovations starting next month.

The renovation aims to update the gym equipment, improve the locker rooms, and expand the indoor track. The project is expected to take six months to complete. During this period, the facility will be closed. The administration assures students that alternative arrangements have been made, including access to a nearby community gym at a discounted rate for all students.

Listening Transcript

Student A: Hey, did you hear about the sports facility renovation? I just read the announcement.

Student B: Yeah, I saw it. Honestly, I’m not too happy about it.

Student A: Why not? It sounds like it'll be great once it’s done.

Student B: Sure, but six months is a long time. I use the gym almost every day. Plus, even with the discounted rate, the community gym is still further away and not as convenient.

Student A: I guess that’s true. But the new facilities could be worth it.

Student B: Maybe, but I also heard that the community gym is way more crowded, especially during peak hours. It’s going to be hard to maintain my workout schedule.

Speaking Task Instruction

The reading passage describes a campus policy or announcement. The student in the conversation expresses an opinion about it and gives reasons. Summarize the announcement and explain the student’s opinion and reasons.

Preparation Time

30 seconds

Response Time

60 seconds

Sample Student Response

The reading passage announces that the campus sports facility will be closed for six months for renovations, with alternative access to a community gym for students. In the conversation, Student B is not happy about this. First, they mention that the renovation period is quite long, and they rely on the gym daily. Second, they find the community gym inconvenient because it's further away and more crowded, which could disrupt their workout routine. Overall, Student B seems to think that even though the renovations sound good, the temporary arrangements are not very practical for regular gym users.