This is series of TOEFL iBT speaking practice tests. They help you practice to answer all types of questions in the TOEFL Speaking section.
This speaking test includes questions which are very closed to the contents of official TOEFL iBT tests.
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AUDIO TRANSCRIPT
Good afternoon, today we're going to talk about animation; specifically, I'd like to discuss the differences between traditional animation — animation done by hand — and computer animation. Now, to some the two types of animation might look very similar, but they are actually very different.
First, they differ in how long it takes to produce them. You see, traditional animation means that each image must be individually drawn, painted, or photographed—one by one. Then these images are put together to make a film or video. It's a very time-consuming process. Even a very short movie could take weeks. Computer animation, on the other hand, can be created far more quickly because the computer does most of the work. With a good program, you could make a short movie in a few hours.
Second, they differ in reputation. See, many people prefer traditional animation to computer animation. This is because they feel it is a more artistic form of animation—it is like a moving painting by a talented artist. Moreover, people respect the hard work needed to make traditional animation. Conversely, fans think of computer animation as less artistic and easier to produce. It is not as creative, they argue, since anyone with knowledge of a computer program can make animation—you don't necessarily have to have artistic talent.
