【例題300】ChatGPTでTOEFLスピーキング対策！Independent Speaking Task
こんにちは。アメリカ・シリコンバレー在住のSeikaです。
私はTOEFLを勉強していて、現在スピーキングのIndependent Task（インディペンデント・タスク）の対策をしています。
とにかく演習をこなしたいと思い、例題300を作成してみました！
今回はこの例題とChatGPTを使った対策法をご紹介したいと思います。
TOEFLやスピーキングを勉強中の方、
Independent Taskの問題をとにかくこなしたい方、
ChatGPTを使った勉強方法に興味のある方、
読んでみてくださいね。
（2023年12月25日公開）
1. TOEFLのスピーキングテストとは
TOEFLのスピーキングセクションは、TOEFL iBTの3つ目のパートです。
試験時間は約16分、4つの質問で構成されており、各質問に対して準備時間と解答時間が決められています。
Independent Task（問題1）
個人のアイデア、意見、経験を表現する能力をテストします。
問題文が与えられ、15秒で準備し、45秒で解答します。Integrated Task（問題2-4）
統合タスクは全部で３問。
リスニングとスピーキング、またはリスニング、リーディング、スピーキングの複数の英語スキルを組み合わせる問題となっています。
詳細は公式サイトで確認してくださいね。
2. 例題300
それでは例題300です。
Do you prefer living in the city or the countryside? Explain why.
Should students be required to wear uniforms at school?
Is it better to travel alone or with a group?
Do you agree that technology has made life easier?
Is it important for everyone to learn a second language?
Should public transportation be free?
Do you prefer reading books or watching movies?
Should governments invest more in space exploration?
Is it better to work from home or in an office?
Should physical education be mandatory in schools?
Do you think online shopping will replace traditional shopping in the future?
Is it more important to have a fulfilling career or a high salary?
Should fast food be banned for its health risks?
Is it better to be a generalist or a specialist in the workplace?
Do you think that social media does more harm than good?
Should public figures have the right to a private life?
Is it better to have a small close-knit group of friends or a large social circle?
Do you think that art and music should be mandatory subjects in school?
Should governments provide free healthcare?
Is it more effective to study in short bursts or long sessions?
Do you agree that animals should not be kept in zoos?
Should parents limit the time their children spend on technology?
Is it more important to have practical skills or academic knowledge?
Do you think that everyone should play a sport?
Is it better to be an optimist or a realist?
Should people be allowed to work flexible hours?
Do you think that traditional books will become obsolete?
Is it more important to be a team player or to be independent?
Should everyone learn to cook?
Do you think that climate change is the most significant issue facing the world today?
Is it better to rent or to own a home?
Should students be allowed to grade their teachers?
Do you prefer indoor or outdoor activities?
Is it better to travel or to save money?
Should people prioritize work or personal life?
Do you think that all students should study abroad?
Is it more beneficial to play individual or team sports?
Should the government regulate internet content?
Do you think that museums are important?
Is it more important to follow your passion or to secure a stable job?
Should parents be strict or lenient?
Do you prefer to plan your day or be spontaneous?
Is it better to have a busy life or a simple life?
Should schools start later in the morning?
Do you think that people are too dependent on technology?
Is it more important to save money or to spend it on experiences?
Should everyone volunteer in their community?
Do you prefer to learn online or in a traditional classroom?
Is it better to be a leader or a follower?
Should public figures be held to higher moral standards?
Do you think that children should have chores?
Is it more important to be intelligent or hardworking?
Should people prioritize their own country or think globally?
Do you prefer to watch or play sports?
Is it better to be realistic or ambitious?
Should students have a say in their curriculum?
Do you think that privacy is more important than security?
Is it more beneficial to live in a diverse community or a homogeneous one?
Should people strive for work-life balance?
Do you think that life was better in the past?
Is it better to be self-employed or to work for someone else?
Should schools teach more life skills?
Do you prefer to spend time indoors or outdoors?
Is it better to have a lot of acquaintances or a few close friends?
Should the voting age be lowered?
Do you think that exams are the best way to assess a student's knowledge?
Is it more important to have a large home or a convenient location?
Should people invest in stocks or real estate?
Do you prefer to watch movies at home or in the cinema?
Is it better to buy or to DIY?
Should schools focus more on mental health education?
Do you think that artificial intelligence will improve or harm society?
Is it more important to have a career you love or a job that pays well?
Should governments prioritize environmental policies over economic growth?
Do you prefer to eat at home or dine out?
Is it better to save for the future or enjoy the present?
Should parents monitor their children's internet usage?
Do you think that international travel is important?
Is it more beneficial to be an extrovert or an introvert?
Should the government subsidize renewable energy sources?
Do you think that public transportation is a viable alternative to driving?
Is it more important to have a beautiful appearance or a strong character?
Should students be taught entrepreneurship in school?
Do you prefer to listen to music or podcasts?
Is it better to live with family or alone?
Should recycling be mandatory?
Do you think that people should retire early?
Is it more important to be knowledgeable or creative?
Should governments invest more in arts and culture?
Do you prefer to use cash or credit cards?
Is it better to have a predictable routine or a flexible schedule?
Should schools have more practical or theoretical education?
Do you think that celebrities influence society positively?
Is it more important to be wealthy or healthy?
Should people be allowed to keep exotic pets?
Do you prefer to write by hand or type?
Is it better to live in a small town or a big city?
Should companies focus more on profit or social responsibility?
Do you think that people are naturally good or bad?
Is it more beneficial to have a strict schedule or a relaxed one?
Do you agree that all students should participate in sports activities at school?
Is it better to live in a multigenerational household or just with your nuclear family?
Should public libraries be replaced with digital platforms?
Do you think that a gap year before college is beneficial?
Is it more important to pursue happiness or success?
Should higher education be free for everyone?
Do you prefer to travel by car or public transportation?
Is it better to be an early bird or a night owl?
Should people try to preserve traditional crafts in the digital age?
Do you think that a vegetarian diet is better for health?
Is it more important to have a job that you love or a job that pays well?
Should people spend more time on leisure activities?
Do you prefer to use traditional media or social media for news?
Is it better to grow your own food or buy it?
Should people strive to be independent or interdependent?
Do you think that learning a musical instrument is important?
Is it more important to have innovation or tradition in society?
Should schools teach more about global cultures?
Do you prefer to live in an area with seasons or a consistent climate?
Is it better to have a hands-on job or a desk job?
Should governments focus more on urban or rural development?
Do you think that everyone should participate in community service?
Is it more important to be patient or assertive?
Should people prioritize saving for retirement early in life?
Do you prefer to make decisions based on intuition or logic?
Is it better to be a specialist in one field or knowledgeable in many?
Should traditional media be preserved in the digital age?
Do you think that it's important for everyone to play a musical instrument?
Is it more important to focus on local or global issues?
Should schools have uniforms or allow casual clothing?
Do you prefer to spend time with family or friends?
Is it better to have a predictable or unpredictable life?
Should people be encouraged to use alternative medicine?
Do you think that people should travel abroad for education?
Is it more important to have creativity or discipline?
Should governments regulate the use of drones?
Do you prefer to live in a planned or spontaneous way?
Is it better to have a single close friend or many acquaintances?
Should young people be encouraged to take entrepreneurial risks?
Do you think that learning history is important?
Is it more important to have freedom or security?
Should people be allowed to work remotely indefinitely?
Do you prefer to spend time in nature or in urban areas?
Is it better to have a fast-paced or relaxed lifestyle?
Should education focus more on science or humanities?
Do you think that people should prioritize environmental conservation over economic development?
Is it more important to have personal space or community involvement?
Should public transport be made free to reduce pollution?
Do you prefer to have a few deep conversations or many small talks?
Is it better to focus on the present or plan for the future?
Should people be encouraged to learn multiple languages?
Do you think that art can change society?
Is it more important to have a high standard of living or a high quality of life?
Should people be allowed to use smartphones in schools and colleges?
Do you prefer to live in a quiet rural area or a bustling city?
Is it better to be self-sufficient or rely on others?
Should people be encouraged to buy local products?
Do you think that everyone should learn basic first aid?
Is it more important to focus on personal development or professional development?
Should government policies prioritize the elderly or the youth?
Do you prefer to watch sports or participate in them?
Is it better to have a large family or a small one?
Should people invest in renewable energy sources for their homes?
Do you think that traditional teaching methods should be replaced with digital learning?
Is it more important to live a long life or a fulfilling life?
Should there be stricter regulations on advertising to children?
Do you prefer to live in an apartment or a house?
Is it better to be knowledgeable about current events or history?
Should people be encouraged to use public parks more?
Do you think that it's important to maintain cultural traditions?
Is it more important to have physical strength or mental strength?
Should governments invest in arts and culture as much as in technology and science?
Do you prefer to spend your free time indoors or outdoors?
Is it better to have a predictable career path or explore different options?
Should people be encouraged to use eco-friendly products?
Do you think that children should be allowed to use technology at a young age?
Is it more important to have a sense of humor or a sense of seriousness?
Should there be more public spaces like parks and gardens in cities?
Do you prefer to watch movies or documentaries?
Is it better to be self-taught or formally educated?
Should governments provide incentives for using renewable energy sources?
Do you think that people should be allowed to work flexible hours?
Is it more important to have a clear career goal or be open to different opportunities?
Should people be encouraged to use alternative transportation methods like cycling?
Do you prefer to have a structured daily routine or a flexible one?
Is it better to live in the same place all your life or move around?
Should governments focus on promoting mental health?
Do you think that social media platforms should be regulated?
Is it more important to have a career that you are passionate about or one that is stable?
Should people be encouraged to grow their own food?
Do you prefer to be in a leadership role or a supportive role?
Is it better to follow trends or be unique?
Should there be more emphasis on teaching practical skills in schools?
Do you think that people should spend more time with their families?
Is it more important to have a lot of knowledge or wisdom?
Should there be more public art in cities?
Do you prefer to learn through books or experiences?
Is it better to have a career in the arts or in business?
Should people be encouraged to participate in local community events?
Do you think that traditional crafts should be preserved in the modern world?
Is it more important to have a fulfilling personal life or a successful professional life?
Should public transport be modernized even if it's more expensive?
Do you prefer to spend your leisure time alone or with others?
Is it better to have a fixed or flexible mindset?
Should people be encouraged to shop online to reduce pollution?
Do you think that traditional methods of learning are still effective?
Is it more important to be self-reliant or to rely on a community?
Should schools focus more on teaching critical thinking skills?
Do you prefer to spend time creating or consuming content?
Is it better to have a wide range of interests or focus on one area?
Should people be encouraged to use digital payment methods?
Do you think that it's important for people to engage in artistic activities?
Is it more important to have a balance in life or focus on one aspect?
Should there be more green spaces in urban areas?
Do you prefer to learn new things or perfect what you already know?
Is it better to have a large living space or a convenient location?
Should people be encouraged to reduce their carbon footprint?
Do you think that people should be allowed to customize their work environments?
Is it more important to have a good work ethic or talent?
Should there be more regulations on the use of artificial intelligence?
Do you prefer to engage in physical or mental activities in your free time?
Is it better to focus on achieving personal goals or contributing to society?
Should people be encouraged to use alternative energy sources in their homes?
Do you think that traditional forms of entertainment are still relevant?
Is it more important to have financial stability or personal fulfillment?
Should public spaces be designed to be more inclusive?
Do you prefer to spend time in well-known destinations or explore offbeat places?
Is it better to have a small but close-knit family or a large extended family?
Should people be encouraged to participate in cultural activities?
Do you think that it's important for people to be aware of current affairs?
Is it more important to have a strong sense of identity or be adaptable?
Should there be more investment in public health?
Do you prefer to engage in activities that challenge you or ones that you are comfortable with?
Is it better to have a broad perspective or a deep understanding of one subject?
Should people be encouraged to use less water in their daily lives?
Do you think that traditional forms of communication are still effective?
Is it more important to be ambitious or content?
Should there be more focus on developing public transportation systems?
Do you prefer to spend time in nature or in man-made environments?
Is it better to focus on personal achievements or team success?
Should people be encouraged to reduce waste in their daily lives?
Do you think that people should be more involved in local governance?
Is it more important to have a stable routine or be open to change?
Should there be more efforts to promote sustainable tourism?
Do you prefer to engage in activities that are relaxing or energizing?
Is it better to have a career in a field you love or one that offers stability?
Should people be encouraged to use public spaces for recreational activities?
Do you think that traditional festivals are still relevant in modern society?
Is it more important to have a diverse range of experiences or specialize in one area?
Should there be more support for local businesses?
Do you prefer to engage in individual activities or group activities?
Is it better to have a fast-paced lifestyle or a slow-paced one?
Should people be encouraged to use sustainable materials in their homes?
Do you think that people should prioritize local issues over global ones?
Is it more important to have a lot of acquaintances or a few close friends?
Should there be more efforts to preserve local languages and dialects?
Do you prefer to spend time in busy cities or quiet rural areas?
Is it better to be well-informed or well-educated?
Should people be encouraged to participate in local cultural events?
Do you think that traditional education systems are still effective?
Is it more important to have a lot of life experiences or a few significant ones?
Should there be more investment in renewable energy technologies?
Do you prefer to engage in activities that are familiar or try new things?
Is it better to have a career that is fulfilling or one that is financially rewarding?
Should people be encouraged to reduce their use of plastic?
Do you think that people should be more involved in community projects?
Is it more important to have a strong individual identity or be part of a community?
Should there be more efforts to promote mental health awareness?
Do you prefer to spend time learning new skills or perfecting existing ones?
Is it better to have a lot of free time or a busy schedule?
Should people be encouraged to use energy-efficient appliances?
Do you think that people should prioritize personal growth over professional growth?
Is it more important to have a strong work-life balance or focus on career advancement?
Should there be more public awareness campaigns on environmental issues?
Do you prefer to engage in activities that are physically challenging or mentally stimulating?
Is it better to have a life that is structured or one that is spontaneous?
Should people be encouraged to support local artisans and craftsmen?
Do you think that people should be more engaged in political discussions?
Is it more important to have a secure job or a job that allows for personal growth?
Should there be more efforts to reduce air pollution in cities?
Do you prefer to spend time in crowded places or secluded areas?
Is it better to have a predictable income or an income that varies?
Should people be encouraged to use less electricity in their daily lives?
Do you think that people should be more aware of global issues?
Is it more important to have a lot of hobbies or focus on a few?
Should there be more investment in public art projects?
Do you prefer to engage in activities that are creative or analytical?
Is it better to have a job that is demanding or one that is less stressful?
Should people be encouraged to use alternative forms of transportation?
Do you think that people should be more involved in their local communities?
Is it more important to have a strong sense of community or individuality?
Should there be more initiatives to promote healthy lifestyles?
Do you prefer to spend time in modern cities or historical towns?
Is it better to have a lot of knowledge in one area or general knowledge in many areas?
Should people be encouraged to reduce their carbon emissions?
Do you think that people should be more aware of cultural differences?
Is it more important to have a lot of friends or a few close ones?
Should there be more efforts to preserve historical sites and buildings?
Do you prefer to engage in activities that are social or solitary?
Is it better to have a stable but routine life or an unpredictable but exciting one?
3. ChatGPTを使った練習方法
先ほどの例題300とChatGPTを使った練習方法をまとめていきます。
3-1. ChatGPTにSpeaking Scoring Guides (Rubrics)を理解してもらう
公式サイトに掲載されているSpeaking Scoring Guides (Rubrics)をコピーしてChatGPTにはりつけ理解してもらいます。
3-2. ボイスコントロールの拡張機能を追加
Voice Control for ChatGPTを追加してください。
3-3. タイマーを準備
問題は準備15秒、解答45秒です。
タイマーを設置し、計りながら練習します。
3-4. ChatGPTに練習問題を伝える
ChatGPTに練習問題を伝えます。
I would like to practice speaking with you by asking an independent question. Here's the question: （例題）
Are you ready to listen to my answer?
3-5. 音声入力しながら解答をする
マイクボタンを押し、音声入力を開始できるようにします。
問題文を確認し15秒準備し、45秒で解答します。
3-6. ChatGPTのフィードバックを確認する
解答を送るとすぐにChatGPTからフィードバックがきます。
今回はTOEFLのスピーキング対策として例題300とChatGPTを組み合わせた勉強法をご紹介しました。
AIを利用することで、短期間で多くの演習をこなすことが可能になります。
ただもしかすると、ChatGPTの発音認識能力と本番のテストでの発音の判断基準に差が生じてしまうかもしれません😓
それでも、とにかく多様な問題に触れたい。
解答を自分の中にストックしておきたい。
といった方は、ぜひこちらの例題とChatGPTで勉強してみてください。
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