what is your opinion in method of answering integrated speaking quistion

[dr_no3man]

Hello everybody,
I have just an inquiry ---->
Is the method of answering the inegrated readin & lestining quistion in long man CD , is it good way in answering this kind ?
For those who don't know the method of longman it is like the Following:

In this set of materials, The reading passage about...........& the lestining passage about ................ ( a topic about each passage)

In the reading passage ...... ( discribe the passage) ...........
...................................
In the lestining passage ......... ( discribe the passage ) .............
..............

[dr_no3man]

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[dr_no3man]

It is really great !!!!!!
97 persons viewed this topic, but the odd behavior still occupying the place.
Thank you everybody.

[R&J]

Since I don't use Longman, I'm not sure about a format Longman suggesting. But, for me, the format described in your message is a bit long to speak everything in a minute and maybe confusing for a listener. I read somewhere saying that, for the integrated speaking questions, a test taker should talk about Listening part more than Reading part because most actions/points being asked are in Listening part. I did a bit of research to come up with my own guideline (because I choke a lot when it comes to an exam). Here is an example for "article vs lecture" question:

1. According to the article (...brief summary).
2. However, a speaker claims that the article is… (speaker’s position – against or for?).
3. First, the speaker discusses..., 2nd... (speaker’s points/reasons).
4. For those reasons/points, a speaker objects a legitimacy of the article.

I think there is no definite method or format we can follow. Because we need to improvise (or be flexible) during the exam, it's dangerous to depend on a pre-made format/method. The important thing is being able to mention a speaker’s points in your word. Well, at least this is what I keep reminding myself.

Hope you are relived a bit.

[dr_no3man]

Thank you very much R&J for your responcem it really helps me to understand more about this quistion.
Hope you the best in your test

N.B: my exam is 16th of August pray for me guys.

[quatro11]

Hey Doc No3man
I wish you all the best in your IBT..
We are waiting for you MAN to post your questions, just general IDEAS..
Please do so..

[dreams11]

hey, guy.
I will take TOEFLtest in Aug 17, can u post the spk questions and the writing question for me? thx a lot