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DIRECTIONS
In this lesson, your tutor will help you go over question one from the TOEFL speaking test. Read
the question below out loud with the tutor.
One of your friends has recently received a lot of money. How do you suggest that your friend
use the money? Include specific details and reasons in your response.
WARM-UP
Choose a question at random from the list below. Answer the question right away without
making notes. Try to speak for at least 10 seconds.
● What are two things you would like to buy if you had a lot of money? I would like to buy a
big apartment in the middle of Seoul. I would also like to buy an expensive sports car,
such as a Porsche.
● What are some of the most expensive things people must pay for in their lives?
● How can you use that money to make more money?
BRAINSTORM
Use the following pointers as a guideline to refine your answer.
1. Introduction
○ I would suggest that my friend saves the money
2. Come up with supporting ideas
○ put money into a savings account
○ can prepare for the future
○ money can earn interest
○ can also earn more money
○ pay for college
○ put down money for an apartment
3. Come up with details to explain two of your supporting ideas
○ prepare for the future: She could use the money to pay for an apartment when
she is older.
○ earn more money: She can put the money into a savings account and earn
interest.
SAMPLE ANSWER
Reading great sample answers is one way to improve. Go over the sample answer with your
tutor. Ask questions if you have any.
Sample Answer
If one of my friends received a lot of money, I would suggest that she save the money. One
reason is that she could prepare for the future. For example, my friend could use the money to
pay for an apartment when she is older. Saving the money is also a good idea because my friend
can earn more money. She can put the money into a savings account and earn interest. Overall,
I feel that it is best for my friend to save the money.
FURTHER STUDY
Got more time? Here is a list of common vocab words related to the text you studied today. Go
over each one with your tutor.
Additional Expressions
arvenu
e.g. He was a rich p
who brought his son at an
early age to Paris.