Task 1
The question:
If you had to choose between learning a new language or learning a musical instrument, which would you choose and why?
My Answer transcript:
For me I would much prefer to learn a new language rather than learning a musical instrument. not only because I have less interest on music but also if we learn a new language not only the language that we learn but also a history, cultural, gimmick, etc. I have an experience I've gone to China, actually I don't really understand what their language is but I studied their history, their values, etc that make me easy to communicate with them
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):
Certainly, I can assess your speaking practice based on the criteria typically used for the TOEFL iBT exam: Delivery, Language Use, and Topic Development. Please note that I am simulating the assessment process based on the guidelines available up to 2022 and do not serve as an official judge.
Delivery (Scale out of 10)
Your delivery is mostly clear, though it is challenging to fully evaluate delivery in written form. There are no obvious issues like hesitations, long pauses, or repetitions based on your transcript. However, the transcript doesn't reveal prosodic elements like intonation, stress, and rhythm, which are also evaluated under this criterion.
Score: 8/10
Language Use (Scale out of 10)
Your language use is mostly effective, but there are several minor grammatical and syntactical errors such as "not only because I have less interest on music" (it should be "in music"), and "if we learn a new language not only the language that we learn but also a history, cultural, gimmick, etc." (this sentence is a bit unclear and could be better structured). Your vocabulary is functional but not very varied or advanced.
Score: 6/10
Topic Development (Scale out of 10)
You have successfully responded to the question by choosing to learn a new language over a musical instrument. You have provided reasons for your choice, mentioning personal interest, and the added value of understanding another culture, history, etc. Your anecdote about visiting China adds a layer of personal experience to your argument, which enhances your response. However, the argument could be more compelling if you elaborated a bit more on how learning the language would specifically aid in better understanding and communicating with people from that culture.
Score: 7/10
Overall, you have given a competent response to the task prompt, but there are areas for improvement, particularly in language use and further elaborating your arguments in topic development.
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Task 2
Reading Passage:
Campus Update: The University Administration has announced that the large, old oak tree located near the Science Building will be removed in the coming weeks. This removal is part of a broader campus development plan to create space for a new state-of-the-art Computer Science facility. The tree has been a part of the university landscape for decades but was recently found to be in declining health, posing potential safety risks. Environmental assessments and alternatives have been considered; however, the removal is deemed necessary. The University ensures that new trees will be planted elsewhere on campus to offset this loss.
Listening Passage:
Student A: Hey, did you see the email about them taking down the old oak tree?
Student B: Yeah, I did. I can't believe they're actually going to remove it. That tree is like a landmark!
Student A: I know, right? But they're saying it's for a new Computer Science building, which we do need.
Student B: True, but it just feels wrong. That tree has been here forever. It's a part of the campus's identity.
Student A: I agree, but the email also said that the tree is in bad health and could be a safety risk.
Student B: I suppose that's a good point. Still, it's going to be weird not seeing it there anymore.
The question:
Explain the two students' opinions about the university's decision to remove the old oak tree. Do they agree or disagree with the decision? Use information from both the reading passage and the conversation to support your answer.
My Answer transcript:
The Cowboys has a plan to remove oak tree that already been there the day kids in order to enlarge the campus area especially to put it on computer science area. not only because that reason but also the campus seeing this oak tree already declining in half so they don't want to take any risk about safety of people on the campus. according to the conversation between two students it seems that students be doesn't agree with this plan because he think that this particular tree already being a landmark and identity of the campus and he feels weird if this tree removed from the campus area.
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):
Certainly, I can assess your speaking practice for Task 2 based on the TOEFL iBT exam rubrics. Just as a reminder, I'm providing this feedback based on guidelines available up to 2022 and I am not an official judge.
Delivery (Scale out of 10)
As with Task 1, evaluating the delivery in a written form has its limitations, but based on your written transcript, it appears mostly clear. However, there are some sections that might be confusing to a listener, such as "The Cowboys has a plan to remove oak tree," which lacks clarity.
Score: 7/10
Language Use (Scale out of 10)
There are several grammatical and syntactic errors in your response. For example, "The Cowboys has a plan to remove oak tree that already been there the day kids in order to enlarge the campus area," contains several errors and is unclear. Additionally, there are some inconsistencies in subject-verb agreement and misuse of tenses. These issues could make it difficult for the listener to understand your message.
Score: 4/10
Topic Development (Scale out of 10)
Your response includes information from both the reading passage and the listening passage, which is good. However, it's a bit unclear and doesn't fully capture the nuances of both students' opinions. While you mention that one student ("students be") doesn't agree with the plan, you don't mention the other student's perspective, who has a more nuanced opinion and sees the necessity of the new Computer Science building as well.
Score: 6/10
Overall, your response does address the main point of the question, but it could be improved by correcting the language errors and more fully developing the topic by presenting a clear and comprehensive picture of the two students' opinions.
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Task 3
Reading Passage:
The global demand for energy is increasing at an alarming rate, primarily due to industrial growth and rising populations. Traditional sources of energy like fossil fuels are not only depleting but also have harmful impacts on the environment. Renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power offer a more sustainable and eco-friendly alternative. These energy sources are called 'renewable' because they are replenished naturally and are less likely to run out. Adopting renewable energy can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the dependence on fossil fuels, contributing to a healthier planet for future generations.
Listening Passage:
Professor: Good afternoon, everyone. Today, we are going to delve deeper into the subject of renewable energy. While the reading passage laid the foundation on why renewable energy is essential, let's explore the economic benefits of transitioning to renewables.
Firstly, renewable energy projects create jobs. According to various studies, more jobs are created per unit of electricity generated from renewable sources than from fossil fuels. For instance, the solar industry in the United States has seen an exponential job growth rate, outpacing many other sectors.
Secondly, renewable energy is becoming more cost-effective. The cost of solar panels and wind turbines has decreased significantly over the past few years. Due to advancements in technology and economies of scale, renewable energy is often cheaper than fossil fuels, especially when you consider the long-term environmental costs associated with fossil fuels.
Lastly, let's talk about energy independence. Relying on renewable energy sources can help a country reduce its dependence on foreign oil and increase its energy security. By producing energy locally, countries can also improve their trade balance and become less vulnerable to geopolitical disruptions.
To sum it up, renewable energy is not just a solution for environmental problems; it also provides a plethora of economic benefits that can boost a nation's economy while contributing to global sustainability.
The question:
Based on the reading passage and the lecture, what are the economic benefits of transitioning to renewable energy? Provide details and examples from both the reading passage and the lecture in your response.
My Answer transcript:
Energy is very demanding needs nowadays, that now people try to change into renewable energy. it's really beneficial not only for our environment but also for economic. according to the professor there are three main benefits of renewable energy. the first benefit is renewable energy will create a very many jobs that some survey said that in US the jobs already exponential growth compared to other industry. the second benefit is it is cost effective, it is very cheap actually especially for the environment of maintenance. And lastly about dependency of country regarding the geopolitical and fossil fuels, since renewable energy could produce everywhere countries that on dilemmas on geopolitic will not be vulnerable
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):
Certainly, I can assess your speaking practice for Task 3 based on the TOEFL iBT exam rubrics. Keep in mind that my evaluation is based on guidelines up to the year 2022, and I am not an official examiner.
### Delivery (Scale out of 10)
As is the case with the previous tasks, assessing delivery is more limited in written form. Your transcript seems mostly straightforward but includes some phrases that might be confusing, such as "very many jobs" and "countries that on dilemmas on geopolitic."
**Score: 6/10**
### Language Use (Scale out of 10)
The language you use is generally understandable but contains several errors that impact clarity. For instance, "Energy is very demanding needs nowadays, that now people try to change into renewable energy," could be more clearly expressed. Similarly, "it's really beneficial not only for our environment but also for economic" has subject-verb agreement issues and could be clearer. Your vocabulary is functional but could be more precise.
**Score: 5/10**
### Topic Development (Scale out of 10)
Your response does capture the essence of the economic benefits of renewable energy from both the reading passage and the lecture. You mention job creation, cost-effectiveness, and energy independence. However, your explanation could be more detailed. For example, you could delve deeper into how the cost of renewable energy technology is decreasing, making it more cost-effective in the long term. Also, the point about countries becoming less vulnerable to geopolitical issues could be elaborated upon for a fuller understanding.
**Score: 7/10**
Overall, your response is in the right direction, but improvements could be made in the clarity of your language and in providing more detailed explanations.
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Task 4
Listening Passage:
"Hello, students. Today, we'll be discussing the history of the Internet, one of the most transformative technologies of the 20th and 21st centuries.
The story of the Internet dates back to the 1960s, when the United States Department of Defense initiated a project called ARPANET. The goal was to build a network that would enable different computers to communicate with each other, particularly in case of a nuclear attack. The first message was sent over this network in 1969 between two universities in California.
Moving on, the 1980s witnessed the development of the TCP/IP protocol suite by Vinton Cerf and Robert Kahn. This provided a standardized way for networks to communicate, essentially laying the groundwork for the Internet as we know it today. The TCP/IP protocol was adopted on January 1, 1983, and this event is often cited as the birth of the modern Internet.
Now, let's talk about the World Wide Web. Created by Sir Tim Berners-Lee in 1989, the Web made it significantly easier for people to access and share information online. It was initially intended for academic and research purposes but quickly became a platform for all kinds of activities, including commerce, communication, and entertainment.
One cannot discuss the Internet's history without mentioning the role of web browsers. The release of Mosaic in 1993 was a game-changer because it allowed users to view text and images together on a single page, providing a more user-friendly experience. This eventually led to the proliferation of web browsers like Netscape and later, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Chrome.
In summary, the history of the Internet is marked by a series of remarkable innovations, starting from ARPANET to the World Wide Web and modern web browsers. Each development built upon the last, contributing to the robust and ubiquitous network that has become an integral part of our daily lives."
The question:
"Based on the lecture, what were the key developments that contributed to the formation and growth of the modern Internet? Explain how each development built upon the previous ones."
My Answer transcript:
Based on the lecture that talk about history of Internet. the professor discussed and explain about the internet start on 1960s that US government built some aarpanet that tried to communicate two points in terms of tackle nuclear attack. next and 1969 the first message already sent using tcp/ip protocol. later on 1989 triple W already found it this is the platform to make easy for us to communicate each other. and furthermore web browser it's founded on 1993 start from Mosaic and now we already know about Netscape, Internet Explorer, Chrome. the professor conclude that this histor internet is really contributing each other compounding each other that's very useful for our life today
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):
Certainly, I can assess your speaking practice for Task 4 based on the TOEFL iBT exam rubrics. Again, note that my feedback is not official and is based on guidelines up to the year 2022.
### Delivery (Scale out of 10)
It's difficult to assess delivery in a written form, but based on your transcript, there are some unclear sections that may affect comprehension for a listener. For example, phrases like "next and 1969 the first message already sent using tcp/ip protocol" might be confusing.
**Score: 6/10**
### Language Use (Scale out of 10)
The language use in your response has several issues. Your sentence structures are often fragmented or incomplete, leading to confusion. For example, "the internet start on 1960s that US government built some aarpanet" lacks clarity due to grammatical errors. There are also inaccuracies, such as stating that the first message was sent using TCP/IP protocol in 1969, which is incorrect based on the lecture.
**Score: 4/10**
### Topic Development (Scale out of 10)
Your response does capture several key points from the lecture, including ARPANET, the first message, TCP/IP protocol, and the development of web browsers. However, your explanation could be more coherent and accurate. You don't correctly explain how each development built upon the previous ones, which was a crucial part of the question.
**Score: 6/10**
Overall, your response addresses the main points of the lecture but could be significantly improved by focusing on clarity in language use and by ensuring that the topic is fully developed in accordance with the question's requirements.
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