TOEFL iBT Integrated Speaking Structure
In a TOEFL integrated speaking task which includes a reading and a listening passage, it is essential that you can do four things.
1) Show that you understand the main idea of the reading passage.
2) Show that you understand the main idea of the listening passage.
3) Show that you understand the relationship between the two passages (I call this the point of integration).
4) Do all three of the points above in an organized, fluent one-minute speech.


Tip 1: It is a good idea to try to structure your speech the same way you would structure an essay. On this page we'll show you a possible style you can use.


The basic structure of a integrated speaking task could look like this -

Introduction
In this set of materials the reading passage  __(main idea of reading passage)_____ and the listening passage (main idea of listening passage + point of integration)___ .
Section describing Reading passage
The reading passage __(main idea of reading passage restated)___ .
Main point 1 & Supporting details or implications
Main point 2 & Supporting details or implications
(The number of main points will depend on the information in the passage. Also, how many supporting details you can include depends on time and importance of the details. You DO NOT have to include all supporting details. Sometimes you may not need to include any)
Section describing Listening passage
The listening passage __(main idea of listening passage restated)___ .
Main point 1 & Supporting details or implications
Main point 2 & Supporting details or implications
(How many supporting details you can include depends on time and importance of the details. You DO NOT have to include all supporting details.)
Concluding statement 
You do not need a concluding statement, and if you clearly stated the 'point of integration' .
 

Now look at a set of  materials. Click here to see the reading and listening passages.

Now look at a possible set of example notes. Click here to see the notes.


Here is an example speech using the structure above using

(1) Main point 1, (2) Main point 2,
Introductory paragraph

In this set of materials the reading passage tells us why the Dead Sea is called the Dead Sea and the listening passage tells that that it is not really a sea at all.

Section describing Reading passage
In the reading passage we're told that the Dead Sea is called dead (1) because has very high salinity and this means it's difficult for things to live there. It's very salty because (2) it's landlocked and in a very hot area with high evaporation.
Section describing Listening passage

The eh listening passage informs us that the Dead Sea is actually a lake. (1) To be a sea, an area of water has to be part of the ocean or open out into the ocean. (2) The Dead Sea is completely surrounded by land and has no outlet to the sea, so it's a lake not a sea.

Concluding statement
There is no concluding statement

 
Important Points
1) The  amount of information you can get into your speech depends on your fluency, but you must get the main points in.
2) As with integrated writing, letting the listener know that you completely understand the point of integration is crucial and it must be stated clearly.