TOEFL Junior Speaking: Picture Narration Sample Question and Responses

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This response was scored 3.

• The story is mostly complete, but lacks some details.
• The delivery is mostly fluid, but there is some noticeable hesitancy and choppiness.
• There are only minor pronunciation errors, for example incorrect word stress on “theater.”
• Some minor errors in grammar and vocabulary occur, but do not obscure meaning. For example, “They ask one grandman to where is their seat.”

This response was scored 4.

• The story is complete and accurate with substantial detail.
• There is only one minor error about the amount of popcorn, but the test taker later corrects this.
• The delivery is generally smooth with a confident rate of speech.
• Grammar and vocabulary are varied and appropriate to the task.