Task 1
The question:
Describe your preferred method of learning - through reading books or through hands-on experience. Explain why you prefer that method.
My Answer transcript:
I would say learning to hands-on experience much more effective for me rather than reading books. just because if I hands on on something materials or something past it's it will stick on my mind even if I do wrong or fallacy would happen sometimes it is okay as long as I learn and evaluate what I did and that's what I learned so much rather than reading a book. for tomorrow experience of Hands-On is really practical on our job life
Please do Assessment to my speaking TOEFL IBT Practice, based on TOEFL iBT rubrics in scale out of 10 for each rubric (Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development):
To assess your TOEFL iBT speaking practice based on the official rubrics, I will consider three criteria: Delivery, Language Use, and Topic Development. Each criterion will be rated on a scale of 1 to 10.
### Delivery:
**Rating: 6/10**
- Pros: Your speech was mostly fluent and easy to follow.
- Cons: You had some pauses and hesitations ("I would say," "just because," "or something materials or something past"). Additionally, your pronunciation was not always clear, making it occasionally difficult to understand your points.
### Language Use:
**Rating: 5/10**
- Pros: You managed to communicate your basic ideas.
- Cons: There were several grammatical errors and awkward phrasings ("learning to hands-on experience much more effective for me," "if I hands on on something materials or something past," "fallacy would happen sometimes," "for tomorrow experience of Hands-On"). These errors sometimes distract from the message you are trying to convey.
### Topic Development:
**Rating: 6/10**
- Pros: You directly addressed the topic by stating your preference for hands-on learning over reading books. You also attempted to explain why you prefer this method.
- Cons: The answer could benefit from more detailed examples or experiences that specifically demonstrate the advantages of hands-on learning for you. The points were a bit disorganized, and there was some repetition of ideas ("hands-on on something materials or something past").
Overall, your speaking shows potential, but there are areas for improvement, particularly in language use and topic development. You might consider organizing your thoughts more coherently and focusing on delivering clearer, grammatically correct sentences.
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Task 2
Reading Passage:
The university administration is introducing a new policy requiring all students to attend a cultural diversity seminar as part of their academic curriculum. The seminar aims to promote understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. It will cover topics such as the importance of cultural sensitivity, intercultural communication, and the benefits of diversity in a globalized world. Students will be expected to attend one seminar per semester and actively engage in discussions and activities that foster cultural awareness. The policy will be implemented starting next semester, and non-compliance may result in academic penalties.
Listening Passage:
Speaker 1: Hey, did you hear about the new university policy?
Speaker 2: No, what's it about?
Speaker 1: They're making it mandatory for all students to attend a cultural diversity seminar.
Speaker 2: Seriously? What's the point of that?
Speaker 1: Well, according to the announcement, it's all about promoting understanding between students from different backgrounds. The idea is to create a more inclusive and respectful campus environment.
Speaker 2: Hmm, I suppose that makes sense. But do we have to attend every semester?
Speaker 1: Yeah, that's what I heard. They want us to engage in discussions and activities that increase our cultural awareness.
Speaker 2: I see. But what happens if we don't go?
Speaker 1: They mentioned there could be academic penalties for non-compliance. So, it's best not to skip these seminars.
Speaker 2: Got it. Well, I guess it's an interesting initiative, after all.
The question:
Summarize the university's new policy regarding the cultural diversity seminar. Include the purpose of the seminar, the expected level of student participation, and the consequences for not complying with the policy.
My Answer transcript:
The campus has a plan to make cultural diversity seminar as a mandatory for students. it will be one seminar per semester that a must for every student. This initiative in order to promote cultural diversity, International understanding about globalization, and also to make students more comfortable with campus diversity environment. according to the conversation between two students they seem so appreciate with this plan and feel interest to this plan. even if the student two never heard about this plan but he seems so appreciating.
Please do Assessment to my speaking TOEFL IBT Practice, based on TOEFL iBT rubrics in scale out of 10 for each rubric (Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development):
### Delivery:
**Rating: 6/10**
- Pros: You communicated the main points of both the reading and listening passages.
- Cons: There were some hesitations and filler words ("it will be," "that a must for every student"). These affected the overall fluency of the speech. Your pronunciation could also be improved for better clarity.
### Language Use:
**Rating: 5/10**
- Pros: You conveyed the essential information, such as the seminar's purpose and the students' expected level of participation.
- Cons: There were several grammatical mistakes and awkward phrasings ("The campus has a plan to make cultural diversity seminar as a mandatory for students," "it will be one seminar per semester that a must for every student," "according to the conversation between two students they seem so appreciate with this plan"). These errors could make it difficult for the listener to fully grasp your points.
### Topic Development:
**Rating: 7/10**
- Pros: You successfully covered all the key points, including the purpose of the seminar, expected level of student participation, and potential consequences for non-compliance.
- Cons: Your answer could benefit from being more organized and focused. While you touched on the students' conversation, this part wasn't integrated seamlessly into your summary. You could also be more explicit about the consequences for non-compliance.
Overall, your speaking practice shows that you are on the right track. However, focusing on improving your language use and organization could help you perform better on the TOEFL iBT speaking section.
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Task 3
Reading Passage:
Polar bears, native to the Arctic regions, are facing an unprecedented threat due to the effects of climate change. The melting of polar ice caps has disrupted their natural habitat and hunting patterns. As a result, polar bears are struggling to find food, which has led to declining populations. This environmental crisis not only affects the bears but also has a cascading impact on the Arctic ecosystem. Conservation efforts are underway to mitigate the effects of climate change on polar bears, including measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Understanding the challenges these magnificent creatures face is crucial for their survival.
Listening Passage:
Professor: Today, we'll delve into the pressing issue of how climate change is impacting polar bear populations in the Arctic. As you've just read, the melting ice caps have drastically altered their habitat. This means that polar bears have to travel longer distances to hunt seals, their primary food source. This increased travel leads to exhaustion and lower reproductive rates.
Furthermore, the diminishing ice has other ramifications. With less solid ice to give birth on, female polar bears are now forced to seek alternative denning sites on land, which are less secure. This poses a threat to cub survival, as these sites are more vulnerable to predators and harsh weather conditions.
While these challenges are daunting, it's important to note that polar bears are resilient creatures. They have adapted to changing conditions in the past. However, the current rate of climate change is unprecedented, and without significant global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the Arctic environment, the future of polar bears remains uncertain.
The question:
Summarize the main challenges faced by polar bears in the Arctic due to climate change, as discussed in both the reading passage and the listening lecture.
My Answer transcript:
Polar bear habitat has facing very serious issue especially regarding melting ice cap on the Arctic. according to the professor and the reading passage that polar bear hunting patterns already disrupted since this ice cap melting, they have to do very long to find seals what they eat for and it came lower rate of success. and the second thing is about the natural habitat also disrupted because of this ice cap it makes female polar bear stay on the land that's really harsh weather for them to reproductive. To conclude the professor said that actually people has resilient creature that facing and unprecedented condition the polar bear remain uncertain
Please do Assessment to my speaking TOEFL IBT Practice, based on TOEFL iBT rubrics in scale out of 10 for each rubric (Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development):
### Delivery:
**Rating: 5/10**
- Pros: You attempt to convey the main points from both the reading and listening passages.
- Cons: Your speech has several hesitations, and the flow is disrupted by these pauses. Additionally, there are pronunciation issues that could make it hard for the listener to understand you.
### Language Use:
**Rating: 4/10**
- Pros: You do convey the overall theme, which is the adverse effects of climate change on polar bears.
- Cons: Numerous grammatical mistakes and awkward phrasings make it difficult to understand your points clearly ("Polar bear habitat has facing very serious issue," "they have to do very long to find seals what they eat for," "it came lower rate of success," "it makes female polar bear stay on the land that's really harsh weather for them to reproductive"). These issues significantly affect the clarity of your response.
### Topic Development:
**Rating: 6/10**
- Pros: You did manage to touch on the primary challenges facing polar bears, such as disrupted hunting patterns and altered habitats.
- Cons: The points you mention could be better organized, and some are unclear due to language issues. The response lacks specific details that were present in the original passages (like the bears having to travel long distances and the threat to cubs from predators and harsh weather on land). Furthermore, the concluding part is confusing; it's unclear whether you're speaking about people or polar bears ("actually people has resilient creature that facing").
Overall, while you are on the right track in terms of addressing the topic at hand, there is room for improvement in all three assessed criteria. Your speaking could benefit from better organization, clearer language use, and a more thorough development of topics.
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Task 4
Listening Passage:
Lecturer: Good day, everyone. Today, we'll delve into the fascinating topic of cognitive development in children. Jean Piaget's theory has been instrumental in understanding how children progress through distinct stages of cognitive growth. Let's start with the first stage, the sensorimotor stage.
In the sensorimotor stage, which typically occurs from birth to about 2 years of age, infants learn about the world primarily through their senses and motor actions. Initially, they don't grasp the concept of object permanence, which means they believe objects cease to exist when they can't see them. However, as they approach the end of this stage, they develop object permanence, understanding that objects still exist even when out of sight.
Moving on to the preoperational stage, which spans from around 2 to 7 years old. During this stage, children become more skilled in using symbols, like language and drawing, to represent their thoughts. However, they tend to be egocentric, viewing the world from their perspective and struggling with concepts like conservation, where they may think a taller glass contains more liquid than a shorter one, despite the same volume.
The concrete operational stage, typically from ages 7 to 11, marks a shift towards more logical thinking. Children in this stage can understand principles like conservation and reversibility. For instance, they can see that the amount of water in a glass remains the same when poured into different containers.
Finally, in the formal operational stage, which begins around 12 and continues through adulthood, individuals can think abstractly and engage in hypothetical reasoning. They can contemplate "what if" scenarios and consider complex, abstract ideas.
Now, let's discuss the implications of these stages for educators and parents.
The question:
Based on the information presented in the lecture, please explain how an understanding of the stages of cognitive development in children can benefit educators and parents in their interactions with young learners. Provide specific examples to illustrate your points.
My Answer transcript:
The letter is talk about cognitive children that distinctive into four stages. the first stage is sensory motory stages that from birth into 2 years old this stages is dominant on sensory and motory they think that object is not permanent they only think what they see. the second stage is pre-operation stage that occur on two until seven years old it's already skilled and profoundly a language and drawing this stage is more egocentric than before. the third stage is concrete stage from 7 to 11 years old and logical thinking is already being on their brain and their thought. and the last stage is formal stage is 12 to adult it's more engaged and abstract ideas will could be consumed easily
Please do Assessment to my speaking TOEFL IBT Practice, based on TOEFL iBT rubrics in scale out of 10 for each rubric (Delivery, Language Use, Topic Development):
### Delivery:
**Rating: 5/10**
- Pros: You attempt to cover all the stages mentioned in the listening passage.
- Cons: Your delivery is interrupted by pauses and hesitations. Pronunciation issues are also present, which may hinder comprehension.
### Language Use:
**Rating: 4/10**
- Pros: Some basic points from the lecture are conveyed.
- Cons: Numerous grammatical errors and awkward phrasings exist in your response ("The letter is talk about cognitive children," "sensory motory stages," "it's already skilled and profoundly a language and drawing"). These mistakes make it difficult to understand your points and reduce the clarity of your response.
### Topic Development:
**Rating: 6/10**
- Pros: You manage to mention all the stages of cognitive development described in the lecture.
- Cons: The answer lacks depth and specific examples on how understanding these stages can benefit educators and parents. Additionally, the stages and their characteristics are not always clearly explained or defined. For instance, you did not elaborate on what "egocentric" or "logical thinking" entails in the respective stages.
Overall, you do touch on the stages of cognitive development, but your response could be significantly improved by focusing on clearer language use and providing more depth in topic development. Including specific examples to illustrate how understanding these stages can benefit educators and parents would strengthen your answer.
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