TOEFL TPO 41 Speaking Task 3 Sample: Using the two examples from the professor’s lecture, explain what is meant by “the primacy effect" and how it can affect our opinions.
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Primacy Effect When people form opinions about a person or a situation, those opinions are likely to be based on first impressions, on an initial assessment of the person or situation. In other words, the opinions we have of people or situations tend to be based much more on the first information we team about them than on information we learn later. This tendency is called the primacy effect. Researchers believe that the primacy effect occurs because after people have made an initial judgment, they tend to notice evidence that supports that judgment, and disregard or fail to notice evidence that contradicts it.
Question
Using the two examples from the professor’s lecture, explain what is meant by “the primacy effect" and how it can affect our opinions.
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Résultat de l'Évaluation
1.Sub Scores Delivery: 3 Language Use: 3 Topic Development: 3
2.Estimated Scores
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 sentence structure could be improved for better clarity. To enhance the delivery, the speaker should focus on refining their sentence structure and ensuring that their ideas are expressed more concisely.
4.Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples from the lecture. However, the speaker could improve their topic development by providing more specific details from the lecture to better illustrate the primacy effect. Additionally, it would be helpful to restate the main concept of the primacy effect at the beginning of the response for better clarity. Overall, focusing on incorporating more specific examples and restating key concepts will help improve topic development.
5.Language UseOriginal: In the material, we know the primary primacy effect, which is a tendency that opinions we have of people or situations are based much on the first information rather than the information we learn later. In the psychology class, we learn the illustration of this concept by the example of the professor. Before the professor teaches, he is a research assistant in the lab. At first weeks, he gives a good suggestion to the boss. In this way, it leaves a good impression in the boss' mind and it never changes. Fortunately, he is a co-worker. At first weeks, she made a mistake and they recovered the data, consuming much money and time. The boss thinks she is unreliable and it is continuous thinking.
Corrected: In the material, we learn about the primary primacy (corrected for accurate terminology) effect, which is a tendency for opinions we have of people or situations to be based more on initial information rather than on information learned later. In the psychology class, we understand this concept through an example provided by the professor. Before becoming a teacher, he was a research assistant in a lab. During his first weeks first week (corrected for accuracy), he made a valuable suggestion to his boss, leaving a lasting positive impression. Conversely, his coworker made a mistake during her first week, causing data loss and additional expenses. As a result, their boss considered her unreliable, perpetuating this belief over time.
Revised (140 words): In the material, we learn about the primacy effect, a tendency for opinions to be based more on initial information rather than on information learned later. In the psychology class, we understand this concept through an example provided by the professor. Before becoming a teacher, he was a research assistant in a lab. During his first week, he made a valuable suggestion to his boss, leaving a lasting positive impression. Conversely, his coworker made a mistake during her first week, causing data loss and additional expenses. As a result, their boss considered her unreliable, perpetuating this belief over time. This example demonstrates how the primacy effect can influence our opinions of others based on first impressions, even when subsequent actions or performance may contradict those initial judgments.
6.Mind Map
- Primacy Effect
- Definition
- Psychology class example
- Professor's experience
- Positive first impression
- Lasting impact on boss's opinion
- Coworker's experience
- Negative first impression
- Continued perception of unreliability
- Influence on opinions
- First impressions vs. subsequent actions
7.Key Words
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primacy | /ˈpraɪməsi/ | noun | The state of being first in importance, order, or rank | The primacy effect plays a significant role in how we form opinions about others based on our initial impressions. |
| Perpetuate | /pərˈpɛtʃueɪt/ | verb | To make something continue indefinitely | The boss perpetuated his belief that the coworker was unreliable, despite her improved performance over time. |
| Impression | /ɪmˈprɛʃən/ | noun | An idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone formed without conscious thought or on the basis of little evidence | First impressions can greatly influence our opinions of others, even when they are not entirely accurate. |
| Contradict | /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/ | verb | To deny the truth of a statement by asserting the opposite | The coworker's subsequent actions contradicted her initial negative impression, but the boss failed to recognize this. |
| Subsequent | /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ | adjective | Coming after something in time; following | Subsequent actions or performance may not always change our opinions formed by the primacy effect. |
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Résultat de l'Évaluation
1.Sub Scores Delivery: 3 Language Use: 3 Topic Development: 3
2.Estimated Scores
23. 3.Delivery
The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some areas where the speech could be improved. The speaker should work on reducing unnecessary repetitions (e.g., "in the first week") and focus on using more varied sentence structures to make the speech more engaging. Additionally, the speaker should practice pronunciation to avoid any potential misunderstandings due to inaccurate pronunciation.
4.Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples from both the reading passage and the lecture. However, there is room for improvement in terms of providing more detailed explanations of the primacy effect and its impact on people's opinions. The speaker could also mention how the professor's personal experience illustrates the primacy effect in action, as well as emphasize the contrast between the two research assistants' experiences. Overall, the speaker should work on expanding their response to include more in-depth analysis and discussion of the topic.
5.Language UseThe reading passage focuses on the concept of primacy effect the primacy effect(added "the" for proper article usage). It talks about how people form opinions for of(changed "for" to "of" for correct preposition usage) the person based on first impressions. The professor in the lecture gives a perfect example. The example is the professor was a scientist that when the professor was a scientist(rephrased for clarity and natural flow) in a laboratory and when he joined the team in the first week, he did a great performance. In the future, his boss appreciated him and trusted him even though he made some mistakes. But in the contract, on the other hand,(changed "in the contract" to "on the other hand" for proper transition) his colleague made a big mistake in the first week and so they cost a lot of money and time to fix it. After that, his boss did not really trust her even though she did a great report. So it's a great example for illustrating that.
Revised Answer (140 words):
The reading passage focuses on the concept of the primacy effect, which explains how people form opinions of others based on first impressions. The professor in the lecture provides an excellent example by sharing his experience as a scientist in a laboratory. When he joined the team, he performed well during his first week, which led to his boss appreciating and trusting him despite making mistakes later on. On the other hand, his colleague made a significant mistake during her first week, costing the lab time and money. As a result, the boss did not trust her even though she later produced a great report. This example effectively illustrates the primacy effect and how it can impact our opinions of others based on initial impressions.
6.Mind Map
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Primacy Effect
- First impressions
- Opinions formation
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Professor's Example
- Positive first impression
- Trust and appreciation
- Negative first impression
- Lack of trust
- Positive first impression
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Impact on opinions
7.Key Words
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primacy | /ˈpraɪməsi/ | Noun | The state of being first in importance, order, or position. | The primacy effect plays a significant role in how we form opinions about others based on first impressions. |
| Assessment | /əˈsɛsmənt/ | Noun | The act of making a judgment about something. | An initial assessment of a person can greatly influence our perception of them in the long run. |
| Contradict | /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/ | Verb | To say the opposite of what someone else has said; to deny the truth of something. | People tend to disregard information that contradicts their initial judgments about others. |
| Unreliable | /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl/ | Adjective | Not able to be trusted or depended on. | Due to the primacy effect, the boss considered the coworker unreliable after her mistake during her first week. |
| Incompetent | /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/ | Adjective | Not having or showing the necessary skills to do something successfully. | Despite her later success, the coworker was still seen as incompetent due to her initial poor performance. |
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Résultat de l'Évaluation
1.Sub Scores Delivery: 3 Language Use: 3 Topic Development: 3
2.Estimated Scores
23. 3.Delivery
The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, but there are some occasional pauses that could be improved. To enhance the delivery, the speaker should practice speaking more consistently and work on reducing unnecessary pauses. Additionally, focusing on accurate pronunciation will help eliminate any spelling errors that may arise from mispronunciation.
4.Topic Development The response provides a coherent and well-organized explanation of the primacy effect using examples from the professor's lecture. However, there is room for improvement in terms of providing more detailed connections between the examples and the concept of the primacy effect. To enhance topic development, the speaker should focus on elaborating on how the examples specifically demonstrate the primacy effect and its impact on people's opinions.
5.Language UseOriginal: Supremacy effect Primacy effect (The term used in the reading passage and lecture is "primacy effect," not "supremacy effect.") is a tendency where people's opinions towards a person or a situation are greatly affected by their first impression. In the professor's lecture, the professor compels (The correct word should be "compares") himself to one of his classmates. The difference between them is that the professor successfully completed the first task in the lab and leave (The correct form should be "left") a good impression to his boss as a result. However, his classmate didn't. This greatly affected the attitude of their bosses, regardless of the future appearance of them.
Revised (140 words):
The primacy effect is a tendency where people's opinions towards a person or a situation are greatly influenced by their first impression. In the professor's lecture, he compares himself to one of his coworkers, highlighting the differences in their initial experiences at the lab. The professor successfully completed his first task and left a positive impression on his boss as a result. In contrast, his coworker made a mistake during her first week, which negatively impacted her boss's perception of her abilities. Despite their subsequent performances, their boss continued to view them based on their initial impressions. This illustrates how the primacy effect can significantly affect our opinions of others, even when later information contradicts those initial assessments. To achieve a better understanding of someone's abilities or a situation, it is essential to consider all available information rather than relying solely on first impressions.
6.Mind Map
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Primacy effect
- Definition
- Influence on opinions
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Professor's lecture
- Personal example
- Positive first impression
- Negative first impression
- Impact on boss's perception
- Personal example
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Importance of considering all information
7.Key Words
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primacy effect | /ˈpraɪməsi ɪˈfɛkt/ | Noun | The tendency for people to form opinions based on their first impressions of a person or situation. | The primacy effect can lead to biased opinions, as it relies heavily on initial impressions rather than considering all evidence. |
| Perception | /pərˈsɛpʃən/ | Noun | The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted. | Her boss's perception of her abilities was negatively impacted by the mistake she made during her first week at work. |
| Contradict | /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪkt/ | Verb | To assert the opposite of a statement or idea; to be in conflict with. | The later information contradicted his initial assessment, but he still held onto his first impression due to the primacy effect. |
| Subsequent | /ˈsʌbsɪkwənt/ | Adjective | Coming after something in time; following. | Despite their subsequent performances, their boss continued to view them based on their initial impressions. |
| Assessment | /əˈsɛsmənt/ | Noun | The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something. | To make a fair assessment of someone's abilities, it is important to consider all available information, not just first impressions. |
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Résultat de l'Évaluation
1.子项得分 Delivery: 2.5 Language Use: 2.5 Topic Development: 3
2.预估分数
19. 3.表达
在表达方面,发言者的语速较快,但整体流畅度尚可。建议发言者在发音时注意清晰度,并适当控制语速,以便听众更好地理解。此外,注意在适当的地方停顿,以增强语言表达的连贯性。
4.话题发展 在话题发展方面,发言者成功地使用了教授的两个例子来解释“首要效应”的含义以及它如何影响我们的观点。然而,在回答中有些词汇和表述不够准确,如“preference efficiency”应为“primacy effect”。建议发言者在描述阅读材料和听力内容时更加准确地使用词汇和表述,并尝试提供更多细节来支持观点。
5.语言使用原文:The reading materials gives an item called preference efficiency. The reading passage introduces a concept called the primacy effect. (原文中的“preference efficiency”不准确,应为“primacy effect”。) The preference efficiency is a person gives people an impression based on the first information of the person. The primacy effect refers to forming opinions about someone based on their initial information. (原文表述不清晰,改为更准确的描述。) For example, the professor, for the first time for professor at the lab, he gave suggestion to the boss. So the boss thought the professor was a good researcher, but his co-worker made a mistake at the first time at the lab. The boss thought the co-worker is unreliable, though the co-worker is better than the professor.
Revised Answer (140 words):
The reading passage introduces a concept called the primacy effect, which refers to forming opinions about someone based on their initial information. In the lecture, the professor provides two examples to illustrate this phenomenon. In his first week working at a laboratory, he made a valuable suggestion that improved an experiment, leading his boss to view him as an excellent research assistant. Despite making mistakes later on, his boss's opinion remained unchanged. On the other hand, his coworker made a significant error during her first week, causing their boss to perceive her as unreliable and incompetent. Although she proved to be a better research assistant than the professor over time, her boss continued to focus on her mistakes due to the primacy effect. These examples demonstrate how first impressions can significantly influence our opinions of others.
6.思维导图
- Primacy Effect
- Definition
- Professor's Example
- Positive First Impression
- Valuable suggestion
- Boss's opinion
- Negative First Impression
- Significant error
- Boss's perception
- Influence on Opinions
7.关键词
| Word | Phonetic Symbols | Parts of Speech | English Definition | Simplified Chinese Translation | Sample Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primacy Effect | /ˈpraɪməsi ɪˌfɛkt/ | Noun | The tendency to form opinions based on initial information, rather than information learned later. | 首要效应 | The primacy effect can cause people to hold onto their first impressions, even when presented with contradictory evidence. |
| Perception | /pərˈsɛpʃən/ | Noun | The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted. | 感知,看法 | Her negative perception of the coworker was influenced by the primacy effect, despite the coworker's improvement over time. |
| Inaccurate | /ɪnˈækjərət/ | Adjective | Not completely correct or exact; containing errors. | 不准确的 | The boss's inaccurate assessment of the research assistants was due to the primacy effect, as he focused on their initial performance rather than their overall work. |
| Unreliable | /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbəl/ | Adjective | Not able to be relied upon; not dependable or trustworthy. | 不可靠的 | The coworker was unfairly labeled as unreliable because of her initial mistake, which overshadowed her later achievements. |
| Contradictory | /ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri/ | Adjective | Mutually opposed or inconsistent; in disagreement with something else. | 矛盾的 | People often ignore contradictory information when the primacy effect is in play, as they tend to focus on their initial impressions. |
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Résultat de l'Évaluation
1.子项得分 Delivery: 2.5 Language Use: 2.5 Topic Development: 3
2.预估分数
19. 3.表达
从表达方面来看,这位考生的语速较快,但在某些地方存在不适当的停顿。此外,发音也有一定的不准确之处。建议考生在练习时注意语速的控制,适当放慢,并尝试在句子间加入自然的停顿。同时,多加练习发音,以提高准确度。
4.话题发展 从话题发展方面来看,考生对阅读材料和听力材料的理解较好,能够结合教授的例子解释“primacy effect”的含义。但在组织结构上还有待提高。建议考生在回答问题时先简要介绍阅读材料中的概念,然后再详细描述听力材料中的例子,并明确指出这些例子是如何说明“primacy effect”的。同时,在描述例子时要注意使用恰当的连接词,使句子更加连贯。
5.语言使用Original Answer: The reading material gave a term called proficiency efficiency. The reading passage introduces a concept called the primacy effect. (原文中的词汇和概念表述不准确,已进行修正。) The proficiency efficiency is a person gives people an impression based on the first information of the person. The primacy effect refers to the tendency of forming opinions about someone based on their initial impression. (句子结构和表达不清晰,已进行调整。) For example, the professor gave an example of this term. The professor, the first day in his lab, and he suggested his boss a good suggest. On his first day in the lab, the professor made a good suggestion to his boss. (句子结构和语法有误,已进行修正。) So after the first day of the experiments, the boss gave the professor a good name called he's a good researcher, though the professor also made a mistake at some time. As a result, after that day, the boss considered him a great research assistant despite his occasional mistakes. (