Speaking - 1
The question:
When some people visit a city or country for the first time, they prefer to take an
organized tour. Other people prefer to explore new places on their own. Which
do you prefer and why?
My answer transcript:
I would say exploring new places on my own is better than just follow organized tour or by touring guide. It's because for me getting lost in somewhere that unknown for me it's really something to get a fun. for example I have been lost on Malaysia and I'm tried to solve my problem by talking to the local people seeing their real life instead of made up by tourism and so on. that's really such a fun for me
ChatGPT Assessment, based on TOEFL iBT rubrics in scale out of 10 for each rubric (Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development), then give me better modified version of my answer:
Based on the TOEFL iBT rubrics, here is an assessment of your response:
Delivery: 7/10
- Your response is generally clear and coherent.
- However, there are some grammatical errors and the flow of your speech could be improved for smoother delivery.
- Work on maintaining a consistent pace and intonation throughout your answer.
Language Use: 6/10
- Your language use is fairly accurate, but there are several errors in grammar and word choice.
- You should aim to use more varied vocabulary and sentence structures to demonstrate a wider range of language skills.
- Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and proper use of prepositions.
Topic Development: 7/10
- You address the prompt and provide reasons for your preference.
- However, your response lacks depth and could benefit from more specific examples or personal experiences.
- Consider expanding on your ideas and providing more supporting details.
Revised Answer:
Personally, I prefer exploring new places on my own rather than taking an organized tour or relying on a tour guide. There is something exhilarating about getting lost in an unfamiliar city or country. For instance, during my trip to Malaysia, I found myself in a situation where I had no idea where I was. Instead of panicking, I took it as an opportunity to engage with the local people and experience their authentic way of life, rather than a curated tourist experience.
By venturing off the beaten path, I was able to immerse myself in the culture and discover hidden gems that may not have been part of a standard tour itinerary. Exploring independently allows me to set my own pace, spend more time in places that captivate me, and deviate from the tourist hotspots. It provides a sense of freedom and flexibility that allows me to truly connect with the destination.
Moreover, exploring on my own enables me to challenge myself and develop problem-solving skills. Navigating unfamiliar streets, figuring out public transportation systems, and interacting with locals help me gain a deeper understanding of the place and its people. These experiences not only enhance my personal growth but also create lasting memories that are unique to my journey.
In conclusion, while organized tours have their merits, I find the adventure and authenticity of exploring new places independently far more rewarding. The freedom to embrace spontaneity, connect with locals, and discover hidden gems make it an enriching and fulfilling way to travel.
Speaking - 2
Reading Passage:
Professor Fox Accepts New Position
We are happy to announce that Professor Fox will be filling the vacant Dean of Students position. Strong organizational skills are important for this position. Professor Fox has demonstrated such skills in her role as Head of the Philosophy Department, where she has coordinated department affairs for five years. Additionally, the Dean of Students must be someone who is able to work well with students, since responsibilities include counseling and advising students who are dealing with personal problems. As our head women’s soccer coach, Professor Fox has proven to be a supportive role model for team members, always offering assistance when they ask for personal guidance.
Listening Passage transcript:
Narrator: Now listen to two students discussing the article.
Female student: I don't like this at all.
Male student: Why not? She's done a lot for the philosophy department... like, well, hiring some great new teaching assistants... and putting together seminars.
Female student: Well, she has trouble organizing schedules.
Male student: Whadda'ya mean?
Female student: Well, she only realized last minute that she didn't have enough teaching assistants in the department, so some classes got cancelled.
Male student: Oh!
Female student: And I wanted to take a special two-week philosophy course in Europe... she was supposed to sign all the paperwork, but she didn't do it in time so I missed the whole trip!
Male student: Oh, wow. So organization's not her strong point, I guess.
Female student: Yeah. Besides, she's always critical. A lot of us on the team have complained to the university about her aggressive coaching style.
Male student: Oh, really? I met her... I mean, I thought she was nice.
Female student: Humph! Well, my friend... she had some serious problems in her family. She went to talk to Professor Fox and...
Male student: Yeah? What happened?
Female student: Well, she wanted emotional support from someone she looked up to, but instead Professor Fox made all kinds of critical comments. Maybe she's good at philosophy, but she's not a counselor. When students go to the dean, they go because they need someone to talk to, not so someone can criticize them.
The question:
The woman expresses her opinion about the change described in the article. Briefly summarize the change. Then state her opinion about the change and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.
My answer transcript:
The reading passage is about promotion of Professor Fox into a dean of students. the female student seems don't like it at all. Because she think that the professor Fox is treble on scheduling, sometimes the classes is missing because she realized that she doesn't have sufficient teacher assistant. Moreover the female students give some example that she miss the trip to Europe because Professor Fox skip or didn't sign for the paper for her. and moreover she think that the critical thinking of the Professor Fox not suitable for counselor job as a dean of student in the campus.
ChatGPT Assessment, based on TOEFL iBT rubrics in scale out of 10 for each rubric (Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development), then give me better modified version of my answer:
Based on the TOEFL iBT rubrics, here is an assessment of your response:
Delivery: 7/10
- Your response is generally clear and coherent.
- However, there are some grammatical errors and the flow of your speech could be improved for smoother delivery.
- Work on maintaining a consistent pace and intonation throughout your answer.
Language Use: 6/10
- Your language use is fairly accurate, but there are several errors in grammar and word choice.
- You should aim to use more varied vocabulary and sentence structures to demonstrate a wider range of language skills.
- Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and proper use of prepositions.
Topic Development: 6/10
- You briefly summarize the change described in the article.
- However, your response lacks depth and specific details from the listening passage.
- Consider providing more specific examples and elaborating on the reasons the female student gives for her opinion.
Revised Answer:
The reading passage announces that Professor Fox has been appointed as the new Dean of Students. However, the female student expresses her strong disapproval of this change. She argues that Professor Fox has difficulty organizing schedules, leading to the cancellation of classes due to a lack of teaching assistants in the philosophy department. The student also shares a personal experience where she missed a two-week philosophy course in Europe because Professor Fox failed to sign the necessary paperwork on time.
Furthermore, the female student criticizes Professor Fox's coaching style, stating that many team members have complained about her aggressive approach. She provides an example of a friend who sought emotional support from Professor Fox but instead received critical comments. The student believes that Professor Fox's critical thinking skills are not suitable for the role of a counselor, as students need someone to talk to and support them, rather than someone who will criticize them.
In conclusion, the female student strongly opposes Professor Fox's appointment as the Dean of Students. She cites issues with organization, missed opportunities, and a critical coaching style as reasons for her negative opinion. According to her, Professor Fox's critical thinking skills make her ill-suited for the supportive and empathetic role required of a counselor in the university setting.
Speaking - 3
Reading Passage:
Critical Period
It is generally believed that for many organisms, there is a specific time
period, a so-called “window of opportunity,” during which the organism must
receive crucial input from its environment in order for normal development to
occur. This period is called the critical period. If the needed environmental input
is not received during this period, the normal development of certain physical
attributes or behaviors may never occur. In other words, if the organism is not
provided with the needed stimulus or influence during the critical period, it may
permanently lose the capacity to ever obtain a particular physical attribute or
behavior.
Listening Transcript:
Narrator: Now listen to part of a lecture in a psychology class.
Professor: Let's start with a physical attribute, say, uh, in kittens. Adult cats have extremely good vision, especially at night. But in order for a kitten's eyesight to develop normally, the kitten must be exposed to light during the first four months of its life. Without that, its eyesight will not develop correctly, it will never be able to see as well as it should. Even if the kitten is exposed to plenty of light after those four months of darkness, it won't
matter, its vision will never develop normally.
As far as behavior's concerned, well, have you ever seen how little baby geese line up and then, single-file, they follow their parent goose around? Well, what would happen if they didn't see a parent goose within the first two days of their lives?
Actually, for normal behavior to develop, they must see what to follow within these first two days. What happens is, whatever large moving object they first see during those two days, they'll adopt that object as their parent... forever. It can never be changed. For example, suppose after the baby geese were hatched, the only other animal around was, I don't know, say a dog. OK? So the baby geese see a dog, but no other geese. Even though the dog is a totally different species, the geese will adopt it as their parent—they'll follow it around. And even if the parent geese reappear later, it won't matter to the babies—they'll follow the dog. After two days, the behavior is fixed and they'll never exhibit the normal behavior of following their real parent—a goose.
Narrator: Using the examples of kittens and geese, explain the idea of a critical period.
The Question:
Using the examples of kittens and geese, explain the idea of a critical period.
My answer transcript:
Critical period is a window of opportunity for species or life creature, that it happens a lot on the real life. it is crucial input of for organism to normal develop of something of their functional on their body or their psychology. The professor on the lecture gave two examples about this, the first one about the kitten, kitten must exposed to the light at the first 4 months of their life because if it doesn't, the kitten could not see and lost their normal vision. And the second one is about baby geese, that the baby should seeing their parents in less than 2 days because if it doesn’t they will follow other animals instead their own parents.
ChatGPT Assessment, based on TOEFL iBT rubrics in scale out of 10 for each rubric (Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development), then give me better modified version of my answer:
Based on the TOEFL iBT rubrics, here is an assessment of your response:
Delivery: 6/10
- Your response is generally clear, but there are some grammatical errors and the flow of your speech could be improved for smoother delivery.
- Work on maintaining a consistent pace and intonation throughout your answer.
Language Use: 6/10
- Your language use is somewhat accurate, but there are several errors in grammar and word choice.
- You should aim to use more varied vocabulary and sentence structures to demonstrate a wider range of language skills.
- Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and proper use of prepositions.
Topic Development: 5/10
- You briefly mention the concept of a critical period and provide examples of kittens and geese.
- However, your response lacks depth and doesn't fully explain the idea of a critical period.
- Consider providing more specific details and elaborating on how the critical period influences development in the examples given.
Revised Answer:
The concept of a critical period refers to a specific time period in which an organism must receive crucial input from its environment for normal development to occur. This idea is exemplified by the cases of kittens and geese, as explained by the professor in the lecture.
In the case of kittens, their eyesight development relies on exposure to light during the first four months of their lives. If kittens do not receive this necessary environmental input, their vision will not develop correctly, leading to permanent impairments. Even if they are exposed to light after the critical period, their vision will never reach its full potential.
Similarly, baby geese have a critical period within the first two days of their lives. During this time, they must see a parent goose in order for normal behavior to develop. If they do not see a parent goose within this critical period, they will adopt the first large moving object they see as their parent, regardless of species. For instance, if a baby goose sees a dog instead of a goose during the critical period, it will follow the dog and never exhibit the normal behavior of following its actual parent—a goose.
These examples illustrate that the critical period is a vital timeframe during which specific environmental stimuli or influences are necessary for normal development to take place. If the organism does not receive these inputs within the critical period, it may permanently lose the capacity to develop certain physical attributes or behaviors.
Speaking - 4
Listening Transcript:
Narrator: Now listen to part of a lecture in a business ethics class. The professor is discussing advertising.
Professor: Advertisers often try to sell you things by exaggerating about the quality of their products. It helps them get your attention. And exaggeration in advertising is usually considered acceptable, but not always. In the United States, there are laws to help determine what advertisers can say about their products. Basically, the law says advertisers can exaggerate as long as no one's gonna actually believe the exaggeration and take it literally. So, the exaggeration has to be very extreme. If it's not extreme enough and someone would actually buy the product because they believed the exaggeration, that advertisement may be illegal.
Take this example: a vacuum cleaner manufacturer made a vacuum cleaner that didn't weigh very much, and they wanted to get the point across about how light it was. So they made a TV commercial showing the vacuum cleaner floating in the air while cleaning the house. Well, that was a visual exaggeration. It got people's attention. And because a floating vacuum cleaner is obviously impossible, the commercial was legal because no one would actually believe the visual exaggeration and buy the vacuum cleaner because they thought it floated in the air.
But what if the company wanted to show that the vacuum cleaner was very powerful? What if it made a television commercial where a person uses the vacuum cleaner to perfectly clean this really big and really dirty carpet in, uh, just a few seconds. Well, that would really grab your attention. But the thing is, even though the commercial is an exaggeration, you can imagine someone actually believing it and buying the vacuum cleaner and then being very disappointed because the vacuum cleaner couldn't do that. So advertisers can't use an exaggeration like that because it's actually not extreme enough and someone might believe it.
Narrator: Using the example of the vacuum cleaner, explain when it is legally acceptable to use exaggeration in advertising and when it is not.
The Question:
Using the example of the vacuum cleaner, explain when it is legally acceptable
to use exaggeration in advertising and when it is not.
My answer transcript:
According to the transcript that exaggeration on advertising could be legal or not legal. the professor said the example of vacuum cleaner advertising campaign, somebody make a campaign or visual that the vacuum cleaner can do floating around the room and cleaning the room by floating, that's really impossible to do, that exaggeration should be categorize as illegal. But on the other hand if the vacuum cleaner really powerful and the advertiser do something that still logically done by a vacuum cleaner, it's acceptable for US government.
ChatGPT Assessment, based on TOEFL iBT rubrics in scale out of 10 for each rubric (Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development), then give me better modified version of my answer:
Based on the TOEFL iBT rubrics, here is an assessment of your response:
Delivery: 6/10
- Your response is generally clear, but there are some grammatical errors and the flow of your speech could be improved for smoother delivery.
- Work on maintaining a consistent pace and intonation throughout your answer.
Language Use: 6/10
- Your language use is somewhat accurate, but there are several errors in grammar and word choice.
- You should aim to use more varied vocabulary and sentence structures to demonstrate a wider range of language skills.
- Pay attention to subject-verb agreement and proper use of prepositions.
Topic Development: 5/10
- You briefly mention the legal acceptability of exaggeration in advertising and provide an example of the vacuum cleaner campaign.
- However, your response lacks depth and doesn't fully explain the conditions for when exaggeration is legally acceptable or not.
- Consider providing more specific details and elaborating on the criteria outlined by the professor in the lecture.
Revised Answer:
In the lecture, the professor discusses the legal acceptability of exaggeration in advertising, using the example of a vacuum cleaner campaign. The professor explains that advertisers can use exaggeration as long as it falls within certain boundaries defined by the law.
For instance, the professor mentions a TV commercial where the vacuum cleaner is shown floating in the air while cleaning the house. Although this is a visual exaggeration, it is considered legally acceptable because it is clearly impossible, and no reasonable person would believe it. The exaggerated visual catches people's attention, but it is understood as a creative device rather than a literal claim about the product's capabilities.
However, the professor highlights a different scenario where exaggeration would not be legally acceptable. Suppose the vacuum cleaner manufacturer wanted to showcase the product's power by creating a commercial where a person effortlessly cleans a large and dirty carpet in just a few seconds. While this exaggerated claim may grab attention, it crosses the legal boundaries because it is not extreme enough to be obviously impossible. Some individuals might actually believe the claim and purchase the vacuum cleaner based on that belief, only to be disappointed when the product does not live up to the exaggerated claim.
In summary, the legal acceptability of exaggeration in advertising depends on the degree of extremity and the likelihood that individuals would believe the exaggeration as a literal claim. Exaggerations that are clearly impossible and unlikely to be taken literally are generally considered acceptable, while those that could deceive consumers or lead to false expectations may be deemed illegal.
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