TOEFL TPO -1 Speaking Task 1 Sample: Some people tend to judge a person on the basis of the first observation, while other people believe that i t takes a l ong time to know a person well. Which approach to knowing people do you think i s better and why?

1. Sub Scores

• Delivery: 3

• Topic Development: 3

• Language Use: 3

2. Estimated Scores

• Total Score: 23

3. Delivery The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some instances where the speaker could improve by avoiding repetition of words or phrases, such as "really" and "strict person." Additionally, the speaker could work on varying their sentence structure to create a more engaging response. To improve, the speaker should practice speaking more confidently and concisely, focusing on articulating their thoughts clearly.

4. Topic Development The speaker provides a coherent and well-organized response, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support through a personal example. However, the response could be improved by providing more than one reason for their preference to take a long time to know a person better. The speaker could also expand on their example by discussing how this experience influenced their overall perspective on getting to know people. To enhance topic development, the speaker should consider incorporating additional reasons or examples to support their viewpoint.

5. Language Use

Original:

Well, from my perspective, I think it is better for me to take a long time to know a person better for several reasons. And the most important reason is that actually using a short time to evaluate a person is really, the information is really limited for you. Like for instance, when I first step into the society and have my first job, my manager, when I first met him, he's really like strict and not like to laugh and smile. So I think he's really strict, a strict person and a person who doesn't want to smile anytime. But later when I got in touch with him, he's totally different. He's a very easygoing person and always making jokes with his employees. So that is the totally different person that I know.

Revised:

In my opinion, taking a longer time to get to know someone is a better approach for several reasons. The most important reason is that making judgments based on a short period of observation can lead to limited and potentially inaccurate information. For example, when I first entered the workforce and met my manager, he appeared very strict and rarely smiled or laughed. Initially, I believed he was a stern individual who never showed any signs of happiness. However, as I spent more time with him, I discovered that he was actually quite easygoing and enjoyed making jokes with his employees. This experience demonstrated that first impressions can be misleading and taking the time to truly understand someone is essential.

In my opinion, taking a longer time to get to know someone is a better approach for several reasons (I revised this sentence to make it sound more natural and clear). The most important reason is that making judgments based on a short period of observation can lead to limited and potentially inaccurate information (I rephrased this part for clarity and conciseness). For example, when I first entered the workforce and met my manager (I changed "step into the society" to "entered the workforce" for clarity), he appeared very strict and rarely smiled or laughed (I revised this sentence for better flow). Initially, I believed he was a stern individual who never showed any signs of happiness (I rephrased this part for better flow). However, as I spent more time with him (I changed "got in touch with him" to "spent more time with him" for clarity), I discovered that he was actually quite easygoing and enjoyed making jokes with his employees (I revised this sentence for better flow). This experience demonstrated that first impressions can be misleading and taking the time to truly understand someone is essential (I rephrased this part for clarity and conciseness).

Corrected:

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6. Mind Map

- Preference/Opinion
  - Better to take a long time to know a person

- Main Point
  - Limited information in a short time

- Supporting Examples
  - First job experience
    - Initial impression of manager
      - Strict, not smiling
    - Later interactions
      - Easygoing, making jokes

- Conclusion
  - Taking time to know someone reveals their true personality

7. Key Words

8. Additional Examples

1. Sub-opinion: It is important to observe someone in different situations. Explanation: People may behave differently in various contexts. Supporting example: A coworker might be serious during meetings but fun and friendly during social events.

2. Sub-opinion: Time allows for trust to be built. Explanation: Trust takes time to develop and cannot be rushed. Supporting example: A long-term friendship often involves a deeper level of trust than a new acquaintance.

3. Sub-opinion: People change over time. Explanation: Personalities and attitudes can evolve as life experiences shape individuals. Supporting example: A friend who was once introverted may become more outgoing after joining a club or organization.

4. Sub-opinion: First impressions can be misleading. Explanation: Initial encounters may not accurately represent someone's true character. Supporting example: A shy person might come across as unfriendly at first, but they may just need time to feel comfortable.

5. Sub-opinion: Taking time to know someone allows for deeper connections. Explanation: Understanding someone's background, values, and experiences can lead to stronger relationships. Supporting example: A close friend who shares similar interests and values can provide valuable support and companionship.