Free TOEFL Speaking Task 4
Read ALL of the following Directions before beginning this exercise:
1. Click PLAY on the audio
2. Click "Open Announcement" when the audio says "Begin Reading Now"
3. Close the announcement when the audio says "Now listen to a lecture on the same topic . . ."
4. Take notes while you listen
5. Prepare your answer when the audio says, "Begin preparing after the beep."
6. Click START on the timer when the audio says, "Begin speaking after the beep"
Close Announcement
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